Rating: T
There to Stay
Not many people knew it but Natsu was Lucy's biggest fan. He might tease her and mock her stellar spirits but deep down he admired the girl. Some people assumed that because she was a Heartphilia her life had been easy but Natsu knew money didn't equal happiness. He understood how difficult her life had been, how much she had gone through trying to get her father's love. But he kept all that to himself. Now wasn't the time to reveal these feelings to her. There would be a time and he would know it when it came. For now he was just content to be there, a constant presence in her life. A pillar of unconditional support that despite the teasing he knew she recognized. Natsu understood that in order to truly have this girl he had to prove to her he was worth it. He had to prove to her that he was there to stay. And so day after day he secretly admired her strength and determination while staying silently at her side.