Making this chapter was a lot of fun. I really had to think of ways to make the date special enough for Lucy to fall for that guy. That was tough. Well I really hope you all will enjoy this one as well and I'm really so happy that people are liking my first story. You all are inspiring me to keep going with this one.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairytail. Honestly wish I did but nope... I don't...

Well here's the third chapter...


Chapter 3: Realize

Natsu was going back home with a lot on his mind which was rare because usually he didn't have anything on his mind. When he saw that guy with Lucy he just felt that something wasn't right. Somehow he didn't like the idea of Zeake living with Lucy even if it was only for a month. And he was feeling kind of bad that Lucy didn't want him to stay for long like he usually does but then again he hadn't been around her apartment lately and that wasn't her fault. The more he thought about Lucy, the less Lisanna came into his mind. As a matter of fact he hadn't thought about his girlfriend the whole day.

So when he reached home with Happy on his shoulder, they quickly went to sleep and he just thought he'd talk to Lucy again the next day.

Lucy woke up with a smile on her face and looked over to her couch. She couldn't help but smile to see the weird position Zeake was sleeping in. His head and his torso was on the ground while the rest of his body was still on the couch. Then she went to the bathroom and took a nice hot bath and settled that she would go to the guild.

She had left Zeake home since she thought that he might still be tired due to his travels the previous day. She still couldn't believe that he was in her life again and what was harder to believe was his asking her out the night before. That was never what she had expected of him.

Now she was outside the guild doors and opened the door to go inside.

"Good morning Lucy!" Mira was obviously the first one to greet her with that ever warm smile that she thought she would never get enough of no matter what.

"Hey Mira! Good morning" She quickly went over to her and sat down.

"How was yesterday? Anything special happened between the two of you? Come on tell me.. Don't skip any details." Mira was as eager to know about the steller spirit's romantic life like as usual.

Lucy frantically waved her hands in protest and said "Of course not.. We're just friends. I just helped him to look for an apartment"

"But in the end you'd rather him staying in your house instead..." A sudden voice made both of them turn their heads.

"Oh Natsu.. Morning" Lucy greeted the pink haired boy when she saw him.

"Aha! There is something going on between the two of you. And you said you were just friends." Mira looked at her with a huge smile on her face.

"It's not what you think. It's just that we couldn't find a place for him so I just thought he could stay at my place since it would only be for a month or so..."

"Oh really.. Well sooner or later something's gonna happen I'm pretty sure.." And with that Mira left the two of them and started with her work again.

Natsu noticed a blush on Lucy's face and didn't like it. There was that feeling again. The same one as last night. It really didn't feel good at all.

"Natsu.. Come over her would ya... You gotta make up for what you did yesterday..." Lisanna called out for him from a table she was sitting on.

He went over to her though he really didn't want to leave Lucy alone at the bar.

"Sigh... Leaving me for her again... I guess that can't be helped..." She whispered to herself while she was watching Natsu go over to Lisanna.

"Hey Lucy! Why'd you leave me? I thought we had plans for today..." Suddenly a loud voice was heard and everyone looked over to see who had spoke just then.

"Oh Zeake.. Sorry about that. But you look so tired so I thought that it would be better if you rested for a while."

Then he walked over to her, picked her up and carried her bridal style towards the doors.

"Hey what's this. Put me down would ya. This is embarrassing... Everyone's looking."

"But remember when you were small you told me that you wanted your prince charming to carry you like this." He looked down at her with his delicious blue eyes and noticed that Lucy had a blush on her face.

"Where are you going Lucy?" Erza came over to them and stood in their way as she was as protective as ever.

"Oh don't worry Erza.. I made plans with him for today. I'll come over later again."

"What do you mean plans... Be specific would ya.. Actually we're going on our first date..." Zeake corrected her.

"EEEEPPPPPP! Told you something would happen between the two of you..." Mira screamed as soon as she heard what Zeake said.

"Well.. He! He! So off we go then.." Lucy shyly said and with that the both of them went out while Zeake was still carrying her in his arms.

After a few seconds had gone since they left Natsu said "Hmmph..What's so good about him anyway?"

"Is that jealousy I sense?" Mira questioned him

"Of course not. Why should I be jealous of him when I have a cute girl like Lisanna right here with me?"

The blushing Lisanna then kissed Natsu on his cheek just to show him how pleased she was to hear that. "Don't worry Natsu. I'm sure you'll still be Lucy's best friend even if Zeake will be her boyfriend."

"What! Since when did they become a couple? I thought they were just going on a friendly date! Nobody told me she was his girlfriend! Happy! Let's go!" He barged out and started sniffing in the air to smell that vanilla that he loved so much.

"Wow! I never expected that to happen?" Gray exclaimed. A bit shocked about what the fire breather just did.

"He's just acting like an over-protective brother.. That's all... Nothing more than that I'm sure" Lisanna comforted herself.

"Ya I guess so. They are pretty close. You're probably right..." Erza reassured her.

"Bunny girl's got a date. That's just so funny!"

"Gajeel would you just shut up! I think it's great that she's got a date. She was looking kind of lonely these days. I'm so happy for her!" Levi retorted back to Gajeel's comment.

"I really don't get with girls and dates.. It's sounds pretty lame"

"Hey don't say that! I bet you want to be on a date with somebody as well!" She said that while poking him with her index finger.

Gajeel flushed beet red when he heard what she said and turned away from her so that she wouldn't notice his blush.

"My My Is Gajeel Redfox blushing? I never thought I'd live to see this."

"I'm not.. It's just that.. Well.. Errr.. My it's hot in here!"


"So where are you planning to take me on this date." Lucy was wearing a yellow tank top with pink shorts with a belt to keep her keys. She wore blue snickers and tied up her hair in a high ponytail. She was in this attire because Zeake had told her they were going on a small adventure that day.

"It's a surprise. I searched for this place the whole night yesterday after you went to bed. But don't worry.. I know you'll love it.. Just trust me k.."

"You didn't have to go to all that trouble you know. A simple date would have been enough."

"But you're way too good for just a simple date. And since this is our first I wanted to make it special."

"You are something you know that.."

"Yup! I know... "

They stated climbing up a hill and Lucy was beginning to feel worn out. Like any gentleman would do when he saw a lady tired, Zeake carried her all the way to the top. Both of them were unaware that a certain fire mage with a blue cat was following their every step.

"I think Lucy will be very mad if she found out we were following her on her first date." Happy tried reasoning with him.

"It'll just be for a while.. I promise."

"But this looks special to her. I really wish you don't hurt her. And plus you left Lisanna at the guild without saying a word."

"She'll understand. She knows I love her"

"Ya but do you think you love her.. I'm kinda puzzled myself about your feelings." Happy thought silently.


"So what is this place like? The place where you're taking me."

"It's a secret.. I want it to be surprise... But don't worry.. It's pretty close from here.. I want you to close your eyes now okay?"

"Okay.." Lucy closed her eyes. She couldn't help but feel so excited. Nobody had ever done anything like this for her before. She was really curious though about this place.

"You can open your eyes now..."

She saw a huge waterfall which looked magnificent. It was so beautiful. Of course she had seen numerous amounts of waterfalls in her life but this one was so different. It was just filled with awestricken beauty that her eyes couldn't help but stare at it.

"O wait. There's more... This is just the beginning of our beautiful day."

There was a small boat at the foot of the waterfall. He led her to the boat and said "My magic is not only for books you know.. Just wait and you'll se what I'm talking about.."

When they got into the boat the waterfall divided and there was a cave behind it. The boat went inside and the waterfall was closing up.

"Happy fast! We gotta go in!"

"I think we should leave now Natsu!"

But Natsu grabbed Happy and quickly went inside just in time before the waters closed up on them.

"This is amazing! Did you do all this!" Lucy was looking at the colourful display of lights in front her. It could be compared to the Aurora lights at the polar regions. She had never ever witnessed such beauty. Her heart was racing and her chocolate brown eyes were shimmering with joy at this sight.

"My magic allows me to create anything that is in my mind. That's why all my books are so creative. Whenever people read my books, it takes them inside the book itself you see."

"That's amazing.. Now I really wanna read your books.. That's the first thing you'll give me once we go back."

Now the whole place was surrounded with pictures of when they were really small. Scenes of them playing on the gardens of the Heartfillia mansion. All those precious memories. They brought tears to Lucy's eyes but not of sorrow but because of the happiness she had felt inside. This was just breathtaking.

"I can't believe you did this just for me."

"I'm willing to do anything for you. After all these years. After what I made you go through, this is the least I can do for you."

Lucy went closer to him and rested on his chest. She smiled at the comfort he gave her. Even if she she couldn't forget the wonderful warmth that Natsu gave her, she still felt pleased. She was still in love with that pink haired boy after all. But she knew she couldn't be with him for she would always be his nakama and nothing more. So she gave in and gave Zeake a kiss on his cheek still having that smile on her face. Then she whispered "Thankyou" into his ears.

Zaeke felt contented of what he had done. Hoping that he was able let her forget about Natsu. He had loved her since he was small and was always waiting for the day that they might meet again. He put an arm around her and continued to ride along the gentle waters.

Natsu had never seen this place before. He looked at the pictures of Lucy and Zeake's childhood and sighed. He didn't understand this feeling at all. Why was he so bummed at the sight of seeing Lucy in the arm of another guy. Why? He felt that he should be the one and not him. But he had Lisanna and he couldn't be selfish and let Lucy not find a guy of her own. But he wanted him to be the only guy in Lucy's life.

He never had thought about it. Now when he looked over the past few months, he hadn't been much with Lucy. He hadn't taken care of her and not been there for her as he used to. He was so frustrated with himself. How could he have neglected her so much? And why is it now that he's realizing it? Is it because he's je.. No it couldn't be.. He loved Lisanna right? Why would he be jealous... He's not in love with Lucy right.. She was only his friend and Lisanna was more than that but why was he feeling this way.

As soon as he and Happy got out of the cave he ran back to the guild. He knew that he shouldn't be here anymore. He needed to be with Lisanna. If he was with Lucy too much it wouldn't be good for him. He might fall for her. After all, Lisanna was the only girl for him and he wouldn't let Lucy change that.

What he didn't know was that he had already fallen for Lucy. No matter what Lucy had already taken a place in his heart. There was nothing he could do to stop that from happening now... Nothing...


Phew.. Another chapter done. Let me know if you liked it k... I could have made it better i know but this is all I could do.. I'm sorry if it isn't up to your expectations... Please please read and review... I sure would want to know about what you guys think of it so far...