Hey everyone :D so chapter 3 gosh I had a bit of trouble with this one. Anyone ever have a whole story planned out but then didn't want to do it that way anymore? That's what happened to me xD thanks to everyone who is following this story and to those who put this story in their favourites. Also thanks to those who reviewed. Enjoy the story
Disclaimer- I don't own Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima does.
Lucy smiled as she woke up to the bright sun shining through the open window by her bedside. It was another lovely day in Magnolia. The only bad part was Lucy wasn't allowed to be out there enjoying it.
Lucy let out a sigh as she thought to when she'll be able to go back to her apartment. She really didn't want to be in the hospital anymore. She was told a day ago by the doctor that she'd be allowed to go in a few days but she needed to make sure she had lots of rest and didn't put to much strain on her back. Lucy winced as she remembered how badly she had hurt the first two days she had woken up. Lucy looked down at her body as she thought back to all that had happened.
Lucy had troubles remembering the actual injuries themselves. She only remembered watching Loke go back to the spirit world after being hit with the laser. So she asked Erza to see if she knew what had happened. Erza had told her what she knew from Happy and told her that the mages had been taken care of. Her thoughts seemed to switch to something else as she thought about Erza's visits. She usually snuck in some strawberry cake for Lucy but Lucy usually let Erza eat it, knowing it was her favorite. Erza would happily do so and would tell Lucy about what's been going on at the guild. Lucy already knew all that she told her though because of Natsu's visits. He visited her everyday like clockwork.
She didn't get to think too much about Natsu's visits before he walked into the room, Happy right behind him.
"Luuuucy" Happy said excitedly as he flew over to the bed. He reached behind his back and pulled something out in front of him.
"I brought you a fish!" he said proudly. Lucy's eye twitched as she smiled at him.
"Why thank you Happy" she thanked him. "So what brings you two here today for?" she asked Natsu. Happy answered first.
"The doctor told us you could go home tomorrow!" Happy said excitedly. Lucy looked confused.
"I thought he said not for a few days yet" She said in a questioning voice. Natsu nodded.
"He told us that you were lots better than yesterday when he said that. And well um, I might have asked him to let you out earlier" Natsu said as he looked out the window.
"But there's a catch" Happy told her. "Natsu and I have to stay with you and make sure you don't hurt yourself" he added with a large grin on his face. The smile Lucy had had earlier fell.
"Really?" she asked Natsu, trying not to show her disappointment that she would have to have someone with her twenty-four seven. He nodded again before turning to her with his toothy smile.
"You'll have to put up with Happy and I for a while" he told her.
"Aye!" said Happy.
Lovely. Well I guess it's not all bad though, I get to go home! Lucy thought to herself as the three of them continued to talk about everyday things.
Natsu looked over at Lucy as he saw her stumble slightly as she walked toward the doors.
"Are you sure you're okay Luce?" he asked her, concerned. Lucy gave him a stiff nod.
"I'm fine. I can do this I want to walk out of this hospital myself" she told him. Natsu and Happy looked to each other as she took another step.
"Lucy, maybe this is too much movement for right now" Happy told her. Lucy looked back at him.
"How else am I going to get home? You going to carry me?" she asked in a sarcastic voice. She turned to take another step but felt a tight pain go up he back as she moved her leg forward. She flinched and felt her leg spasm under her and she felt herself falling. She heard footsteps behind her and felt arms wrap around her waist to hold her upright. When she was steady the hands shifted, one arm moved behind her knees while the other moved under her arms. The arms then lifted her into the air and she felt her head connect with a hard chest. She looked up to notice Natsu carrying her and she felt a blush rise on her cheeks. She then realized what he planned to do.
"Natsu put me down!" she told him as she tried to move. She flinched though as she felt his arm rub against one of her wounds when she wiggled her body.
"I..I can walk" she said in a weaker voice. Natsu looked down at her with a sympathetic yet hard look that said no arguments. Dejected she rested her head against his chest again as he spoke.
"This will be easier Lucy, you need to save your strength for getting better" he said as he started to walk out the doors. Happy right behind him nodded. Lucy nodded her head against his chest as she finally gave up and let him carry her.
Not even three minutes after that though she put up another protest.
"Please put me down" she said in an embarrassed voice. "Everyone is staring" Natsu looked around at all the people and noticed in fact that no one was looking at them or even sparing them a glance. Lucy felt him let out a laugh.
"No one's looking Lucy" he told her as he continued walking.
When they finally arrived at her apartment Lucy looked up at the building. Natsu carried her toward the door and walked through it. Once he entered her bedroom he walked over and sat her down on her bed, careful not to brush against her back. Lucy let out a happy sigh as she felt the comfort of her own bed.
"It's good to bed home" she said as she smiled. Natsu grinned.
"Now you just need to get better so you can go to the guild and see everyone" he said. Happy responded with his agreement. Lucy nodded and let out a small yawn. Natsu noticed and pushed lightly on her shoulder.
"Maybe you should have a rest Luce" he told her. Lucy nodded and lay back carefully on her bed before pulling her covers up under her chin. Another yawn escaped her as she closed her eyes and almost instantly feel asleep.
When she awoke again the daylight had faded into darkness and she smelt the aroma of food. Her stomach growling she sat up and slipped her feet over the edge of her bed. She took a deep breath before she stood up. It was easier than it was before and she took a tentative step toward her kitchen. After a few steps she felt a small throb in her lower back so she decided to stop for a minute. She waited until the throb subsided before she continued on. When she reached the doorway to her kitchen she could hear Natsu and Happy talking. Happy was telling Natsu that he wasn't doing something right and Natsu always responded with a "Yes I am." Lucy let out a laugh which drew the attention of the two.
"Lucy" Said Happy as he moved over to her. Lucy smiled as she tried to hold in another laugh.
"Um Natsu. Why are you wearing my apron?" She asked him. She noticed his frown as he looked down at himself.
"Mira said that if I was going to cook I had to wear it" he told her. Lucy smiled as she moved toward the stove.
"What smells so good?" she asked as she took in another whiff of the aroma.
"It's a stew!" exclaimed Happy as he looked toward the pot. "Natsu made it all" He added.
"Only because you wouldn't help" Natsu glared at the cat. Happy laughed.
"You were doing great without me" he said. Natsu scowled.
"That's not what you were saying before Lucy came in" He fired back at the cat. Lucy stepped between the two.
"Well whatever it is it smells great. When will it be ready?" She asked Natsu.
"Soon. Why don't you head back into your room and I'll bring it to you?" he told her. Lucy nodded and turned to walk back out of the kitchen. Happy followed behind her, bored with the cooking. As they walked over to the table Lucy felt the pain in her back again and stopped. Happy looked back at her and asked her what was wrong.
"Nothing really. just a small pain in my back. It will go away in a minute" she told him. The pain passed again and Lucy continued on to the table. A few minutes later Natsu brought out a bowl of stew for her and set it down in front of her. She looked down at the bowl and her stomach growled loudly making Natsu chuckle. She picked up her spoon and began eating greedily. It was good! As she continued to eat she was aware that Natsu brought out a bowl for himself and Happy. When she finished she smiled and watched as Natsu finished off his food as well.
"I was very good Natsu. When did you learn to cook so well?" she asked him. Natsu smiled and answered her.
"Mira taught me a little bit about cooking the past few days. She said I wasn't very good at it at first but she said I got a lot better." Lucy nodded.
"I'll agree with that. Is there anymore?" she asked this time. Natsu nodded and got up to go and refill their bowls. Lucy turned her attention to Happy who was still eating. He looked up and smiled at her.
"This would taste even better with some fish" He told her as he then continued eating. Lucy let out a laugh as she waited for Natsu to get back.
After everyone had finished eating Lucy had asked Natsu if there was anything she could do to help clean up. Natsu just shook his head and told her to go lay back down. So that's what she did, she grabbed a book from her desk and walked back to the bed. She then proceeded to read. She wasn't sure when she drifted off but by the time she opened her eyes the sun was shining again. She looked around her room as she sat up in bed and noticed Natsu sleeping on the floor and Happy sleeping at the end of her feet. Carefully she moved her feet away from Happy and swung them over her bed. As quietly as she could she stepped over Natsu and walked slowly to the bathroom.
When she came back out Natsu was still asleep and she smiled. She then turned to walk to her kitchen. She entered the room and walked to her fridge to pour a glass of milk, she then drank it. She heard Natsu enter the room behind her and she looked over at him giving him a smile.
"Good morning" she said. Natsu nodded at her, his eyes still half closed.
He looks adorable when he's sleepy, she thought to herself before she shook her head clearing it. Natsu yawned and moved to the fridge himself.
"Food….." he said while yawning. Lucy laughed as she heard him.
"How about we go to the guild today?" she asked him, hopefulness in her voice. Natsu looked at her.
"You sure you're up for it?" he asked. Lucy nodded.
"I'm walking around a lot easier now then yesterday. And no pain. I promise to take it easy and not push myself to hard. Please can we go?" she asked. She didn't want to stay in her apartment for the whole day doing nothing. Sure she could find something to do like write more of her book or finish the novel she was reading, but she didn't really feel like it.
After a few minutes Natsu finally agreed and Lucy left the kitchen to get some different clothes on. She kept it simple, she wore a baggy t-shirt and track pants, not wanting to put too much pressure on her back. When she was ready she left the bathroom and noticed Natsu and Happy waiting for her. She smiled at them and they left her apartment.
On the way to the guild Natsu kept close to her in case she got tired or started to hurt. Lucy smiled to herself at his protective ways and walked without problem to the guild. When they arrived and entered through the doors, everyone in the guild turned to them. Courses of welcome back Lucy rang through the air as everyone greeted her. Many concerned voices asked her if she should be up and walking so much already in which she assured them she was fine. Remembering her deal with Natsu she walked to the closest table and sat down. Instantly her muscles began to relax and she settled into her seat.
She talked with her friends for a long time and before she knew it, it was noon. As Lucy was talking with Levy Mira brought over a plate of food for Lucy and she smiled at her.
"Thanks Mira" she said. Mira smiled.
"You're welcome Lucy. You need to keep up your strength after all, and don't worry Natsu's paying for it" she said with a wink. She turned and headed back to the bar and Levy told her she would talk with her again later. Lucy sat silently eating her food before Natsu joined her at the table. She heard his stomach growl and she grinned.
"Hungry?" she asked him. He nodded. Lucy pushed her plate toward him.
"Here you can have the rest of mine. I'm full" she told him. he happily took the plate and began to wolf down the food. After he finished he took the plate back up to Mira and Lucy began to talk with more guild mates.
Mira's pov
Mira watched Lucy talk with Cana and Juvia for a bit before turning her attention to Natsu, who had gone off to find Gray. She noticed him look back to Lucy every so often though and it made her smile.
Why can't those two just admit their feelings? It's incredibly obvious, she thought to herself as she started to wipe down the counter. She began to think. What if somehow she could help them? Mira's smiled turned slightly devilish. She had just the plan.
Normal pov
Lucy had been talking for what seemed like forever to her and she couldn't help but begin to nod off during her present conversation. Her head started to tilt downward and she heard her name being called. She jerked her head up at her name and looked across to Erza who was looking at her concerned.
"Lucy are you okay?" she asked. Lucy nodded.
"I'm fine Erza. Just a little tired is all" Lucy responded. Erza nodded her head and got up from her seat. She excused herself and walked off leaving Lucy to stare off into the guild. She must have dozed off again because she felt someone lightly shaking her shoulder. She let out a murmur and pushed at the hand near her shoulder. Distantly she heard a chuckle and her name being called before she felt like she was being lifted. She once again felt her head rest against a chest and she snuggled into the arms that held her. Letting out a content sigh she drifted back into sleep.
The next time she awakened slightly she could feel movement around her body and assumed she was being taken somewhere. She lifted her head slightly to see Natsu.
We must be heading home, she thought sleepily to herself. She closed her eyes and let out a whispered thank you to Natsu who smiled down at her.
"It's no problem Lucy. Go back to sleep now, you'll be home soon" he told her. She did just that. When Natsu arrived back inside her apartment he laid her gently on the bed and covered her with the covers. Noticing her hair was in her eyes slightly, he pushed the strands away from her face. He heard his name come from her mouth on a sigh and he looked at her. He smiled as he noticed her breathing hadn't changed.
"Goodnight Luce" he whispered to her before he settled down himself after opening the window for when Happy came back.
Oh goodness! Mira's up to something. What kind of plan does she have? Will it succeed? Will something happen between our celestial mage and our pink haired dragon slayer? You'll have to keep reading to find out!
