A/N : IDK why, but this chapter came out a little bit more confusing than expected. Any doubts pls ask me okey? 3

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CHAPTER 4

NATSU POV

-Oh god, Mira sure is scary. I swear that she can make Erza shiver , I'm telling you Happy.

-Aye! Erza would turn as red as a strawberry if it was her back there.

I can't help but laughing. The white haired girl sure is the only one who can put some fear into the Titania. And strawberries... HA! No wonder why she likes them, it suits her well.

-Happy, why the girls are taking so much time to come back? Lucy said she would be back soon.

-Natsu, it's been only 3 days. Give them sometime, maybe they really are doing girls stuff, maybe shopping. You know how much time they take to shop.

-Don't remind me...- Shivers when down as I remembered how many clothes I had to carry for Lucy last time she had an extra money. Worst than Erza luggage, much worse.

And why does anyone that you like travel seems to take so long to come home? Really, that's annoying. When I'm traveling time seems to get by so damn quick. I mean, destroying cities makes everything a lot more fun too ,ya know. But when it comes to waiting for someone, it sucks. A lot. Especially Lucy.I do have my friends in here. It's fun to mess up with Ice Brain and all, but the girls are taking too long to come back home

I want to go to Lucy's apartment just to spend some time there... but that's not a good idea I think. I have the feeling that her smell will make every feeling stronger, even the emptiness, after all, she's not here.

And what is all of that after all? That Falling thing, is it destiny or something like that? Nah, I don't think so. Even tho I'd never choose anyone else to stay by my side but her. What the...? What am I saying? Okey, focus Natsu, let's get back to that dragons thing than, let's go step by step, start at what you already know.

I think they call their lovers "mate", but I don't like that word, it makes it feel like you are attached with no choice to that person, even if you don't like it. But I do like Lucy,a lot! A LOT! Do I ... love her? I'm blushing , that's impossible! And again, FEELINGS ARE WEIRD! I mean, I don't know anymore! I've never felt anything like this before, and if it is what I think it is, I'll never feel anything like this for anyone else .For sure I do need to make some more research about all this, but just the thought of doing so makes my head ache.

You know what? For now I'll let it be, I won't do any research, this is Levy's thing. I'll discover everything by myself. Step by step. I just need to learn how to take everything nice, slow and easy.

And that sure is an impossible task for me.

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-Natsuuu, you're too quiet.

-Sorry Happy, I'm just thinking about some things that happened to me lately. - I said while laying down on my hammock.

- YOU? THINKING? AMBULANCE, CALL AN AMBULANCE! I NEED HELP IN HERE!

-HAPPY!

-WHAT?

- I DO HAVE A BRAIN YOU KNOW?

-Aye, but you don't use it a lot...

-Huh? Are you calling me stupid?

-Maybe... - He stopped flying and set down by the side of my head, where there was an empty space where he slept.

- But I really am thinking ya know. I need to put my mind on order. -A lazy yawn came unexpectedly- And I sure am sleepy.

-Aye, me too. I'm gonna sleep Natsu - he cuddled to his head while getting himself ready to sleep. I'm surprised he didn't tried to chat any longer- Good night!

-Night pal.

After some minutes, when I was finally almost sleeping...

-Natsu?- Whispered a sleepy Happy

-Yeah bud.

-Maybe she'll be back by tomorrow, don't you think?

I smiled. He did cared for her, even with all the jokes he makes out of her, even with all the Lucy Kicks , he did loved her. She was his second best friend after me in the end.

-I really hope so.

- I miss that weirdo.

- Me too Happy, a lot more than I thought I would.

-You liiiiiiike heeeer

I giggle, yeah...Happy being Happy, he could'nt let that slip by.

-Shut up Cat ! - I said trying to sound like Lucy, and Happy giggles

-But maybe...maybe- I whisper while we both finally fall asleep.

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-GOOD MORNING YOU BUNCH OF LAZY BUTTS! - I said while kicking the front door wide open- WHERE'S THAT ICE PRINCESS? I NEED TO BEAT HIM UP! - And I do need it, anything to distract me.

- WHAT DID YOU JUST SAID FLAME HEAD?

- Are you picking up one me ,Gray?

-Huh? I thought you were the one who wanted a fight

-COME AND GET IT! I'M ALL FIRED UP NOW!

-Here it comes...- said all the gild with a sigh.

- KARYU NO...

-ICE MAKE...

The front door opens up and we hear someone with the most angelical voice greets us

-Tadaima!

I turn around to look at the newly arrived members from a mission, I can't help but smile. After 3 days that looked more like an eternity, she came home.

-LUCE!

She looks my way with a huge smile and rosy cheeks. Wow... I never would think that this would make me feel so at ease. Something so simple as a smile...

-I'm home ,Natsu.

-Took too long.

-Sorry, didn't mean to worry you.

-YOU LIIIIIKE EACH OTHER! - Happy... why do you do this ? We need to have a serious talk.

-Oh shut up cat! - She laughed and hugged us both by the side, putting one arm on my shoulder and with the other she grabbed Happy.

-AND THEY ARE HOME! - I yelled to the guild, and everyone started the usual mess. I took the chance to pull Luce by the shoulders too. I don't know why I did this, but having her next to me just makes sense, and it's comforting. She laughs, so I take this as a sign that everything is ok.

Yeah, for sure I can get used to this.