Chapter Six: Confessions

When we got to the apartment building, we split up and went to separate apartments. When she was about to open the door to hers, I turned and ran toward her.

"Lucy," I said.

"Yea—"

I cut her off. I picked her up and ran to my apartment. I unlocked the door and went in with her.

"Natsu, what are you do—"she started. Once again I cut her off, but this time I talked.

"Lucy, I love you," I said hurriedly.

"Wha—" I cut her off again. Why did I keep doing that?

Anyway, I cut her off with a kiss.

Funny thing is, she didn't pull away.

Like, seriously? Was I dreaming?

The fact is, I was.

I sat up in bed, looking out at the huge guild hall in the distance. I could tell they'd been remodeling overnight, because random scaffolds and insulation panels were laid out everywhere.

Then I started thinking back to my dream. Why had I said that? Was it true?

Maybe.

Anyway, I had to get back to the guild and find a job. Maybe I could even have Lucy tag along.

Oh, I forgot.

Damn it.

She got kicked out.

Better not bring it up if I see her.

"Hey, what's up Natsu?" Lucy said, running into my apartment.

"How did you get in?" I asked.

"Oh. I kinda kicked your door down."

"What?!"

"Just kidding! But didn't I ask you a question?" she enjoined.

"What?" I asked.

"You're so forgetful."

"No seriously, what did I ask?"

"First of all, I asked something. Second of all, I asked, 'What's up?'" she said.

"And third of all?" I questioned.

"There is no third of all. But you still haven't answered my question," she said.

"What question?"

"UUUUUGGGGGHHHHH!"

"Was it something I said?" I asked. And I really wanted to know, too.

She cursed and stormed out of the room.