After rolling out of bed, Lucy showered and dressed before making her way to the guild hall. Even on her days off she still enjoyed spending her days with the rest of the fairy tail members. She swung the large wooden doors open and made her way towards her beloved guild members. Everything was the same as every other day. Natsu and happy eating, Cana drinking at an unreasonable time of the morning, Gray and loke chatting at the bar.
Wait.. Loke?!
Lucy froze in her place for a second before quickly grabbing a seat beside Levy. She knew she wasn't welcomed from the death glare Gajeel threw her from the other side of the table, but avoiding her spirit was worth sitting opposite the angry iron dragon. "S-so Levy, what are you reading? Lucy averted Gajeels eye contact by focusing on her blue haired friend. "Oh hey Lu, just script magic. Are you going on a job?" Levy always talked in such a sweet voice. "No why's that?"
"Oh, i thought you might of summoned Loke for a job. Or is he just here visiting?" Levi asked. "I have no idea" Lucy let out a sigh, letting her eyes wander over towards the spirit. His hair was still in his true leo form, but he wore his dark green jacket and orange shirt. Almost as if he knew she was looking, he cocked his head to the side and made eye contact with his master. He truly looked like a lion, his eyes on hers like a predator. His smirk made Lucy blush and look away. It felt like he was playing a game with her, she wasn't even sure if he was still mad at her.
Lucys celestial spirits always made her wonder. 'Are they actually happy with me? Or am i just a half decent mage they can form a contract with. I have no idea what goes on in the celestial world when i don't summon them' these transcendent being always left her wondering. She kept her eyes down until that firmiliar green jacket was next to her. "Can i talk to you outside?" Loke offered his hand out to her. "I'll see you later Levy" Lucy didn't take her eyes off the spirit and accepted his hand. He walked briskly out the door holding her hand as she followed. 'He really is a gentle man' Lucy thought to herself. Once they were outside Loke let go of her hand and placed it inside his pockets. Despite being revealed as a spirit he still kept his human characteristics. Loke breathed in the fresh morning air and smiled, starring at the slow rolling clouds his hazel eyes gleamed before his owner.
"How are you feeling today?" Loke finally broke the silence. "I'm fine, thank you for saving me.. A-and I'm so sor-" "Lucy you don't have to apologise." He cut her off, removing his glasses and shoving them in his pants pocket. "I think we both got a little embarrassed the other night." Lucy turned her face towards the pavement trying to hide her embarrassed blush.
"Like i said, I love all my spirits equally, and i really appreciated you coming through for me that night.. Even though i didn't ask you too." Loke looked towards her, feeling grateful for the apology he didn't ask for. "Like i said Lucy, no need to apologise" Loke gave her a reassuring smile, Lucy returned the gesture knowing they were both on good terms. He gave her a friendly pat on the shoulder as he turned around to head back inside, encouraging her to follow. They walked back up to where Gray stood at the bar, which was now surrounded by other guild members reading through their job sheets.
"I should be the one apologising" He continued in a tone loud enough for those around them to hear. "After hugging on your bed in the middle of the night it's understandable i gave you the wrong impression. I might say i love you back one day, but I'm just not ready for that stage of our relationship." He finished with a wink. Grays jaw dropped to the ground along with everyone elses. Mira held her blushed cheeks in awe at the awkward situation. "I'll see you later beautiful" and with a wave he disappeared back to his own world. Everyone in the guild hall starred at a gob-smacked Lucy. "So thats why you slept for so long yesterday!" Natsu piped up.
Lucy screamed like a banshee as she ran out of the guild, even through her keys the celestial spirits cringed at the noise, all but one. "Hurting a lions pride is not a forgivable thing' He laughed, he felt a tinge of blush on his face knowing how embarrassed his master was.