Hi guys! Sorry for not updating in forever, I've just had a lot of stuff on lately. First I've had exams and to go with that, serious friend drama and it's taken up a lot of my time. Also over this time I have done a lot of self discovery, mainly in that I cry a lot during movies and TV shows. Another reason I have been away for a while, mainly at the end of November was because I was watching I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, do you who don't live in the United Kingdom have that to show? Also I have watched Mockingjay part two and yeah cried a lot. I also unbelievably cried during the new Star Wars which really made my weekend. Apart from starting another anime, sadly it is only available on Netflix but you could find it on YouTube or whatever you watch anime on and that it the Glitter Force. Corny name yes but it is really cute and I have been told that it is a lot like Sailer Moon — don't take my word for it though as I haven't watched Sailor moon... Don't judge okay!

Actually the only reason I am writing this so soon is because of a really cute review I got from the guest ; WolfShadow1, it really inspired me to carry on writing so for that I say thank you. Also that was by far the longest review I have ever been given on my work, so again I appreciate the fact that you read my story.

I guess I'm annoying you know so on with the story, as usual I do not own fairy tail and please rate and review... I almost forgot... ITS NEARLY CHRISTMAS.

It had been a couple days since Lucy's date with Gray and nothing out of the ordinary had happened. Well apart from the fact that Sting Eucliffe had decided to 'pop' around to see his 'friend' Natsu Dragneel. Even though at the moment they were totally not love rivals.

Natsu had a plan to get her to go out on a date with him,as he knew she would be suspicious of he asked her out. I mean he is supposed to be the densest person in the guild, no the whole of fiore , no the world! He had his plan of action set, so when she walked into the guild that morning, he did what he had to.

"Hiya Luce... Can you come with me to the new Arcade later on today?" The perky pink haired idiot ran up to his Blonde haired partner, calmly speaking to her. She looked at him and nodded

"Sure, why not. I didn't have any other plans today."

"I'll meet you at your apartment at 4:00,if that's okay?" He flashed his famous grin at her.

"Yep, see ya" with that, she ran out of the guild,back to her apartment.

~Lucy's Apartment

The blonde ran back into her room and took a moment to breath. Her pale pink bed sheets happened to be the first thing that her eyes laid on,pale pink the colour of Natsu's hair;

"Natsu..." She couldn't believe that he had ran up to her like that and asked her out. Was it even a date? I mean he didn't think about her or anyone like that, did he?

"AAGHHHH" she let out a frustrated shriek at her best friends antics. She put on some pale red nail varnish and she waited for it too dry. After it had dried,she got into the shower and washed her hair with some new strawberry and vanilla flavoured shampoo and conditioner.

After she had her shower, she dried her hair and plaited a strand of her hair into a braid and tied it with a red ribbon. She left the rest of it down as she started on her make-up. She put on her base-coat of foundation and covered up a spot that had appeared by the side of her left eye with concealer. She put on pale red eyeshadow that matched her nails and some clear mascara. She then painted her lips with a pale pink lip gloss. Now it was time to chose her outfit.

She ran to her wardrobe and started throwing her clothes out of it to decide what looked best with what. During this she started singing as she danced around her apartment.

"I'm going break your little heart

Watch you take the fall

Laughing all the way to the hospital

Cause there's nothing surgery can do

When I break little heart two"

After a long while of deciding what to wear she finally chose her outfit. It was a long sleeved red jumper that reached her mid-thigh, with that she wore some black leggings with brown ankle boots. She went for a more casual look as she knew she was going to the arcade... With Natsu who just invited her as a friend (or so she thought...)

By the time she had finished getting ready it was 3:45 and fifteen minutes until Natsu was due to pick her up. She was getting rather nervous, unsure of if she made the right decision to go out with him, even if it was just as friends. She had a few minutes to think about the past week , it sure had been a weird one. First her old friend had asked her out and then gray, Natsu and sting had stopped their date. Then Gray had asked her out on a date, which she has politely agreed too. Next a few days later Natsu had asked her to come with him to the arcade -the most romantic place ever,NOT! She didn't even notice herself drift off to sleep as her head was full of these confused thoughts and suspicions.

Natsu knocked on Lucy's door and when she hadn't answered for the third time he snuck in through the window. A million thoughts raced through his head as he landed on her bed. What if she's been attacked? What if she's been injured? What if she's hurt? He charged into her living room to find her asleep on her couch, after seeing her he let out the breath that he hadn't know he was holding. He walked over to her and gently brushed her hair out of her face and saw how gentle and innocent she looked as she slept. He gently shook her arm as he whispered;

"Hey Luce... Wake up" her bambi eyes fluttered awake and stared at him softly.

"Oh sorry Natsu , did I fall asleep?" He felt his heart melt at the sight of his crush and best friend, she just looked so young and beautiful.

"Yep! Don't worry about it, do you want to go now?" He flashed her his famed grin and she returned it with a sweet smile.

"Yeah, let's go!" She bounced straight up and ran to the door.

"Well, you coming?" She smiled as he stared at her, all he could do was look on in wonder at her excitement.

"YOSH!" They ran out of the door and all the way to the arcade and many times they had passed people talking about 'how cute they where' and " they wish they had a relationship like that.' Usually Lucy would contradict these such statements, but today she just ignored them , too busy having a good time with her teammate.

The arcade was an impressive place, with numerous games, cafeteria and even a building with the purpose solely for astronomy on the rooftop. The pair looked around in awe at the dimly lit room that was full with the noises of the games and people playing them. They turned to each other and in unison asked ;

"what do you want to do first?" They stared at each other and burst out laughing until Lucy broke it by re starting up the conversation.

" So... How bought we play air hockey? Loser has to buy the winner food" Natsu quickly nodded at the thought of food and walked over to a Air Hockey table, with Lucy close behind him.

Natsu had won the first game 10 : 8 on the second game Lucy had won 12 : 7. As it was a draw, they paid for a tiebreaker match. The game was on as neither wanted to pay for the meal. After two minutes, the game was still on with the match point being decided on the next scorer.

"Your going down Heartfillia" the pink haired boy gave her a smug smile.

"In your wildest dreams Dragneel" she replied, the look on her face filled with steely determination. It was a tight last point, both sides where exhausted from the nonstop battle. Beads of sweat were formed on their foreheads as they hit the air puck back and forth. When Natsu stopped for a moment out of pure exhaustion, Lucy took her chance and shot the air puck into his goal, giving her the winning point. As soon as the blonde won she jumped up and started having a celebratory dance while Natsu stared in disbelief as the dawning reality set in that he had to pay for his and Lucy's meal. That meant he couldn't eat as much as he usually would as he had to pay for it all. Seeing the downcast look on his face, Lucy walked up to Natsu and gave his arm a gentle squeeze as she said to him,

"Hey don't worry, I won't eat a lot so you can have as much as you want" she smiled at him as they made their was to the cafeteria.

"Hey Natsu, get me a portion of cheesy chips (chunky fries) and some lemonade " she grinned at him as she sat down on a table. While Natsu was ordering their meal, a pair of guys sat down on the table that Lucy was at and started flirting with her.

"Ummm hi, yes I know you seem to like me or my likely my boobs but can you please go and die in a hole" she said to the guys.

"Oh blondie likes to play hard to get, does she" he smirked as they both grabbed her wrists so she couldn't get away. Unfortunately for them,at that moment Natsu was walking over with their meals and it enraged him to see Lucy getting harassed by the two men. He slammed the tray on the table and asked them seemingly calm about what they were doing. He then grabbed the two pervs and dragged them away from her and to a quiet corner.

"What do you think your doing, touching my girl like that" he spat, a menacing growl emitting from his throat.

"So-sorry we did-didn't know. We won't do it again , sorry" they stuttered , a strange wet patch appearing by their groins. It reeked like hell.

"You better not do that again or I will not be as nice" and with that he stormed off to a concerned Lucy.

"Are you okay Natsu?" She asked him placing a hand on his, almost immediately calming him down.

"Yeah I'm fine now, I'm pretty certain that they pissed their pants though" he smirked triumphantly as she rolled her eyes and smiled that he was back to his usual self. They tucked into their meal as the earlier events left their minds as they enjoyed each others company. Neither of them noticed time fly by and as they finished eating they went back to the games.

After a couple of hours of playing with and against eachother on every game in the arcade, Natsu grabbed Lucy's hand and pulled her up the stairs and took her to the rooftop. They lay down and just stayed there and watched the stars.

"Hey, Luce..." He started saying, stopping in his sentence thinking about how to word what he was going to say next.

"Yes Natsu, what's wrong" she lazily replied to him as she stared up at the stars moving on the ceiling.

"Nothing, I just wanted to ask if you would mind, if I called this ...a ...a date?" He said the end really warily as he waited for her reply. It took a little while for her too reply, in state of her shock but when she did reply, Natsu was overjoyed at her answer.

"Actually Natsu I wouldn't mind at all. I'd love for you to call this a date" as she sat up and gave him a breathtaking smile. She then got up and said to her best friend,

"Well it's getting late, can we make our way home?" He then got up and the two started walking back to Lucy's apartment.

"Thanks Natu, I really enjoyed today, it was fun,especially when I kicked your ass at air hockey" he had a pout and was about to complain when she lightly kissed him on the lips. He stood there in shock, before kissing her back and pulling his arms around her. They stayed like that for a few minutes before ending the kiss. Both blushing madly, Lucy ran back into her apartment leaving Natsu staring at her in adoration, with his heart beating out of control.

" I love you Luce always have always will. I can't let them take you away from me" with his eyes filled with burning determination, he walked off.