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Me: I don't own rights to Fairy Tail or its characters! Warning: Major Nalu fluff ahead!

Frozen and Forgotten Feelings

Happiness

Natsu POV

"Would it be alright if we went to Hargeon before going to the guild?" Lucy asked as she carefully tucked Michelle into her bag. "I was wondering if they would be able to help pick up the pace."

Gray shot me a glance, his eyebrow raised. "What do you think?"

I crossed my arms over my chest. "Involving more people may make things complicated, but it's worth a shot." My face heated as she suddenly leapt forward, wrapping an arm around my neck as she did the same to Frost, giving us both a hug. Scratching the back of my neck, I sheepishly returned the hug, casting Ice Princess a glare when he did the same.

The second we entered the port town, Lucy seemed to come to life. Her smiles seemed more genuine and she looked as if she was floating on air. I nearly tripped when she grabbed my hand and began yanking me toward a building. "This was my favorite café! Can we stop and get something?" she asked, hoping in place as her eyes danced with excitement. "Please?"

"I'm pretty hungry too," Stripper pipped up, leading the way to one of the outside tables. "Let's eat."

"Natsu, do you remember if something happened over there?" she asked as we sat down and placed our orders, pointing towards one of streets that was lined with potted flowers. "It feels familiar, but I can't quite place it…"

My heart did a flip; it was the place I had first run into Lucy! Turning to her, I slung an arm over her shoulder, grinning. "Don't tell me you forgot where we first met."

For a few seconds, she was silent, eyes focused on the alley. Her eyes lit up and began to sparkle as our food arrived. "That's right! Some guy was using a charm spell to make all the girls in town fall in love with him. You came through the crowd and said 'Who the heck are you?' to the guy and broke the spell for me!"

I choked, the food in my mouth turning to ash. Did it really happen like she just described? Come to think of it, I was a bit excited that day since I had heard about a salamander near the port. "Yeah, I remember that too."

"Not to mention the way you rescued me on the boat," she smiled, literally making the sun seem dull. "I was so happy to see you."

Something seemed to bloom in my chest as she delicately began to eat her desert, fresh apple pie with lite whipped cream. The way she smiled at its taste made my heart clench, and it skipped a beat as she licked a lingering dab of cream on her upper lip, my eyes locked on her tongue's movement. Ever since the accident, her appetite has been smaller than any I've ever seen, and for a while I was worried that she was going to waste away. Seeing her enjoy food like this brought hope to the situation.

"You want another slice?" I asked, noticing how quickly she had finished the slice. "Or would you like something else?"

"Or do you want to go shopping?" Gray pipped up, shoving his tower of plates towards the corner of the booth. "Girls love to go shopping, right?"

She held up her hands. "Not all girls do, but now that you mention it, I could use a change of clothes."

I locked eyes with Gray as a waitress placed our ticket on the table. "I got the last one, it's your turn, stripper."

"No way," he huffed, crossing his arms. "I say we settle this with another game."

"Fine," I smirked, prepping my throwing arm. "Just don't cry when I win."

Lucy rolled her eyes, but smiled. "Ready?"

"Rock, paper, scissors! SHOOT!"

...

"Where do you want to go first?" I asked as we left the restaurant. "We should be done by the time Ice Princess gets done working to pay off the bill."

She placed a finger on her chin, thought for a few seconds, then shyly pointed toward the piers. "I would like to check the stands before checking out any of the other shops."

As we walked through the market, she would point out various items of interest from bracelets to shoes. Every once in a while I would point out something amusing and would be rewarded by a smile or a giggle. She was slowly but surely regaining everything that made her Lucy, my Lucy…

I shivered as a strange feeling creeped down my spine as I watched her twirl, showing off a short sky blue dress with star patterns stitched with gold thread. Did I just say that? A part of me liked the sound of it, but there was a part of me that was beating itself up. Lucy wasn't an object, so why did I just call her mine? My Lucy…

"Aww, look at the pretty young woman," a stall owner appeared next to me, nodding. "She would make a fine wife someday."

My face burned as I struggled for words. "Its not like you think- I mean, she is like family-"

The stall owner threw her head back, laughing. "Young man, you are like an open book."

I sputtered, speechless. "I don't- she's not- I mean, it's not-"

"Hush now, dragon slayer." She smiled, walking over to her stall.

I was instantly next to her, my hands ablaze. "How did you know I was a dragon slayer?"

"Please," she huffed, holding a book out to me. "Who doesn't know the salamander from Fairy Tail? Afterall, he is known to travel with a beautiful Celestial wizard. I never would have imagined that Lucy would accomplish her dream of joining the guild she's always wanted. I'm so happy for her."

"Wait," I tilted my head, curious, the flames dying. "How do you know Lucy?"

"Natsu!"

Lucy came running up to me, bags in her arms. A huge grin was on her face, and she was practically glowing. "Looks like you found some good stuff, huh?" I smiled, taking a few from her.

"I sure did!" she turned to the stall owner and smiled widely. "It's nice to see you again!"

The woman nodded, giving her a hug and slipping the book into my free hand with a wink. "Be sure to take care of her, Salamander." For a few minutes, they chatted over little things, including her novel. Towards sunset, they FINALLY said their good-byes and we were heading an inn that she had recommended.

"I sent Gray a text telling him where we are staying for the night," she explained, taking the bags from me and laying them on her bed. Turning to me, pointed out the book that was still in my hand. "What's that?"

"I saw it and thought you might like it," I blushed, handing it to her.

"Did you get it from that book stall? She always has some of the best." She thumbed through the pages. "That's odd, the pages are blank."

I scratched my head, trying to come up with any possible reason that I would give her an empty book and said the first thing that came to mind. "You could write anything you want, even a new novel if you wanted."

She looked from me to the book in her hand then back again. "You got this for me?" Tears began to gather in the corners of her eyes, making them glisten. "Natsu…"

I blinked in surprise as she suddenly leapt forward, her arms wrapping around my neck. The coolness of her body felt heavenly against my own, and the sweet smell of vanilla filled my nose. My arms wrapped around her slender waist, holding her close. "Hey, don't cry, Luce."

Leaning back, she smiled up at me, tears trickling down her cheeks. "Are happy tears allowed?"

Chuckling, I pulled her back into a hug. "Wierdo."

...

Lucy POV

When I had first opened the book, I noticed that there was a message on the inside cover:

Please use this book to write your feelings, and when you are ready, present him with it. You may be surprised at his reaction. This is a special book, my dear Lucy, one that I would like you to have. There is a spell on it that allows a person to place their ideas directly onto this book's pages. Be safe on your adventures, Lucy, and be sure to stop by anytime.

"I know exactly what I'm going to write in this book," I said, wiping my tears away and stepping out of his arms. "And I want you to read it when I'm finished."

"I'd be more happy to read it, but," he tilted his head. "I thought you didn't like other people reading your writings before Levy."

I smiled, reaching up and playfully flicking his nose, winking as his cheeks tinted light pink. "This is something between you and I, no one else will be allowed to read it." The story was already beginning to send my mind reeling with excitement. Opening the book the title appeared in elegant calligraphy the color of wine: The Dragon's Princess.

Me: Aww, how cute!

Natsu*blushing*

Me: Look at bashful Natsu, kawaii!

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