Here is chapter 6! Hope you enjoy it!

A Place Called Home

Chapter 6

Lucy froze as Cobra's lips pressed softly against hers, and couldn't do anything for a moment as Cobra's hand slowly trailed over her cheek and down her neck. Only to finally shiver as his hand slipped onto her shoulder, squeezed slightly and pulled her closer. Finally giving in, she gave a soft moan and responded to the kiss.

Molding her body against his, she slipped her hand into his hair and scraped her nails softly against his scalp, relishing in the growl that sounded in his throat as he twisted around her. Pinning her beneath him as he deepened the kiss, his tongue sliding between her lips, and encouraging her tongue to tangle with his. Giving another moan, she arched her back slightly, earning another growl from him as his hand started to slide down her body. Tracing the side of her right breast, outlining the dip of her waist, and then coming to a rest on her hip.

Shifting slightly, she withdrew from the kiss as he gave her hip a squeeze and pressed his hips softly into hers. The moment her lips left his, he dipped his head and started leaving a trail of nips and kisses over her cheek and down her throat as his hand started to sneak back up and started to slip beneath her tank top. She gave a groan along with him as he quickly took a soft, smooth globe in his rough hand and kneaded ever so softly.

"C-Cobra." She breathed out, gnawing on her bottom lip and twisting her body as pleasure coursed through her. She couldn't believe that this was happening, but knew from over heard conversations between the other slayers that they mated for life. Whoever they chose to bed, and they meant seriously, not some fling, then that was who they would stick with forever. Something that she wouldn't mind at all, especially since she had already deep feelings for the man.

"Cobra! How many times have I told you not to...What the hell!?" Jellal stated, causing both of them to freeze as he slung open the door and stared at them with wide eyes. Lucy's body tensed and stared at him, before turning her gaze to Cobra who was looking at his old leader with a displeased scowl.

Suddenly, she understood what they were doing, what she had been about to give away because of her own feelings. She didn't even know if Cobra wanted this to be a fling...or more? A blush suddenly painted her face, and she squeezed her eyes closed.

"Lucy Kick!" She screeched, twisting out from under Cobra and slamming her foot into Cobra. Causing him to shoot across the room, slam into Jellal, and both of them to crash out of the room. Not wasting a second, she jumped from her bed, slammed the door shut, and then slumped to the floor on the other side. How was she going to interact with all of them now? How was she going to face Cobra now?

"Lucy, is everything alright?" Cobra asked, causing her to tense and quickly flip the lock on the door.

"I...I'm fine. Why...Why don't the rest of you go ahead and go to the guild ahead of me." She stated, listening as nothing but quietness was her response. Only to jump slightly when a sharp curse sounded, and then soft muttering. After a moment, she head someone moving away from the door. Then a soft knock sounded.

"I do apologize Miss Lucy. We will go on ahead." Jellal sounded, causing her to blink and then move closer to the door. Listening as she heard muttering from the other room, and then felt all the tension leave her body when her apartment went quiet again.

Now that she was alone to her thoughts, she curled up tightly and fought to keep her rampant thoughts back. She stayed on the floor for a few minutes until she felt calm enough to stand. Once she was on her feet, she headed to her bathroom and started the water. Needing nothing more than a long soak at the moment.

Lucy gave a sigh as she finally stepped out of her bedroom, dressed in a pale pink sweater, and a favorite pair of jeans. Rubbing a towel through her still slightly damp hair as she stepped into the living room.

"I was starting to think that you were drowning yourself." A soft mutter sounded, causing her to still and look to the couch. Blinking in surprise when she saw Midnight sitting cross legged on the middle cushion, arms crossed against his chest. She swallowed, and fought back the blush that wanted to appear and instead dropped the towel in favor of her brush she left on a shelf.

"I thought everyone went on to the guild." She muttered, looking over her shoulder to see Midnight shrug and hide a yawn behind his hand.

"They went on ahead, I thought you might want to talk about what happened." He muttered, causing her to tense and bit her bottom lip. Only to shake her head and finally face him, knowing that a pale blush was on her features. They watched one another for a moment, and she gave a sigh as the urge to talk about it started to become to strong. While usually she would seek solace from Mira, Levy, Cana or one of the other girls from the guild, she figured that Midnight could help her more with Cobra and what she was feeling around him.

"It's just. I feel like I'm jumping into something that will ultimately end up with both of us hurting. Something I don't want, and something Cobra doesn't need." She muttered, plopping down beside him and watching him as he blinked and studied her for a moment. Then felt worry course through her when he gave a sigh and closed his eyes.

"So, you don't want to hurt him because you feel like everything is being rushed. Correct?" He asked, causing her to nod and then give a sigh.

"That, and because...I don't see how someone like him could even like me." She muttered, it was mostly to herself so it came to a surprise when Midnight actually answered her.

"What do you mean by that?" He muttered, causing her to blink as she detected a slight defense in his voice. Blushing again, she shifted on the couch and lowered her eyes.

"I just don't see what he would see in me. I mean, he's strong, sweet, and just an amazing person overall. I don't see any redeeming qualities in myself that would make him want me as a mate." She muttered, peeking over to see a surprised look on his face and feeling her embarrassment increase.

"Seriously, I've never seen two people more dense." He muttered, causing her to blink and straighten in surprise. However, before she could say anything, he stood up, stretched his arms and then offered her a hand to help her off the couch.

"Let's walk to the guild. We can talk on the way." He muttered, causing her to frown but slid her hand into his. She shook her head and glared at him for a moment.

"I suddenly have the feeling like you're trying to play matchmaker like Mira." She muttered, watching as he blinked before he looked away quickly with the faintest blush on his face. She stilled, and then gave a quick laugh before latching onto his arm.

"No way! When did this happen?" She asked, giggling when he gave a groan and quickly moved to the door.

"While you and Cobra were away on the mission. Anyway, that isn't the issue at the moment." He grunted, opening the door and waited as she slid into her boots and slipped on a jacket.

"Issue or not, neither you or Mira are going to hear the end of this." She laughed, watching with a smile as he gave a defeated sigh and shook his head.

"Damn woman, way to observant for your own good." He grumbled, following behind her as she began to fire one question after the other at him about how he and Mira got together.

Cobra stilled as Erza sent another glare in his direction, and relaxed slightly when Jellal placed a soothing hand on the red head's shoulder. Causing her to relax and turn to him, no doubt bitching about what he had told her about stumbling in on Cobra and Lucy.

Damn man, needed to keep others out of their business. He thought, grabbing the mug that the she-demon bar maid had put in front of him, all the while still cursing his old leader for disrupting him earlier. He had been so close to making Lucy's his, he had been in such bliss. Now, he just felt like an asshole who had been trying to take advantage of her. The others hadn't been of any help either, the moment they had entered the guild, Sawyer told Sorano and Meredy what had happened. Which was overheard by Cana, and now the entire guild knew what had happened. And from the feeling of malice he was getting from a lot of people, they didn't seem to happy about the fact that he had tried to claim the blonde.

In truth, the only ones who didn't seem to mind were his fellow dragon slayers. Then again, they probably already scented his want and desire to claim Lucy as his. Still, even though they were acting better about it than the other guild members, it was obvious that they weren't pleased with the way that he had...attempted to mate with her. Instead of talking it out, like he had been originally planning to do, he had skipped over the conversation that was needed, and went straight to claiming her. Which was interrupted by Jellal.

He could only begin to think how Lucy was feeling about all of this, especially since her soul had been in such a disarray when Jellal had interrupted them. Something was telling him that he wasn't going to be forgiven for this. Although, he was still curious as to why Midnight had decided to stay back and wait for the blonde. He knew that his old friend wasn't going to do anything, mainly because he already had the eldest Strauss sibling, but he still wasn't sure if he wanted the man speaking in his defense or not.

A sudden buzz from the souls around him snapped him out of his thoughts, and a quick look around showed everyone looking at the doors to the guild. Looking over his shoulder, he tensed slightly as he saw Lucy giggling at Midnight, who looked as if he wanted to be anywhere else than beside her. He watched as she whispered something to the man, who tensed before mumbling something back and then headed for the bar. Cobra raised a slight eyebrow as the man walked by.

"She found out about me and Mira. Now holding it over my head." He muttered softly, before moving on. Cobra held back a bark of laughter, and somehow managed to keep a smile off his face.

"Best of luck to you." He muttered, smirking when Midnight glared at him but blinked when the man suddenly returned his smirk.

"I'm not the one who has Titania's wrath, or the one who jumped Lucy. The luck should be going to you." He shot back, Cobra winced and released a small growl.

"That was below the belt." He hissed, feeling a nerve tick above his eye when Midnight merely waved and continued to the bar. Sliding into a seat in the center, and then lowering his head to rest on his crossed arms and start to talk softly with the she-demon.

"Lucy!" The sudden call for the blonde caused him to turn toward her usual table, and tense as he saw Natsu and Gray wrap arms around her. He held back a growl, but did glare at them until they finally released her. Only to blink when Gray turned her to face him, and suddenly started to talk with her. His hands gesturing towards him, causing him to tense as he realized the ice mage was asking her about what happened. The way she glanced over at him showed that he was correct, and tensed as the sudden urge to run overcame him.

His gaze shot to the mission board, and without a second thought he was quickly on his feet and in front of the board. Not looking, he swiped the first mission that he saw and slapped it between Mira and Midnight.

"Tell the client to meet me at the train station." He muttered, glancing long enough to see that he had to go to Clover. Without another word, or even glance to the one he was running from, he left the guild and headed for the train station. He knew what he was doing was cowardly, but he also figured that Lucy needed some time since he had basically forced himself onto her.

"Damn, Midnight was right. I am an idiot." He muttered.

There you have it! Next chapter should be posted some time next Monday and I promise that it will have more in it.