It's been three days since the pool accident and Natsu looked after Erza's every movement. He followed the redhead everywhere, besides the washroom or when she's changing. He swore that he wouldn't let that happen again.

"Natsu, you don't have to follow me everywhere you know. Go get a job or something." Erza sighed, sounding annoyed. She had to admit, she enjoyed Natsu spending time with her, but this was getting out of control.

"Why would I go on a job when I can be... STARING AT YOU?!" Natsu said suddenly with his eyes wide opened. Erza's eyes were filled with terror. She began to shake just by hearing Natsu's words. It was like some kind of horror movie and the random ghost girl just popped out of nowhere.

"Natsu stop it! You're scaring her!" Lucy shouted as she crossed her arms on Erza's shoulders from behind.

"Huehuehue! Don't worry Luce. I'm just playing." Natsu rubbed the back of his head while grinning.

"Dammit Natsu! You really scared me!" Erza shouted. She got out of Lucy's hold and ran up to the dragon slayer and began to hit his chest with her tiny hands.

Natsu didn't react. He just stared at the tiny girl hitting him. After a few more seconds, he grabbed both her hands with his own. He looked Erza in the eyes. Their contact made Erza blush a shade of pink.

'Could he be…' Thinking about it just made Erza blush even more.

"Everyone… I would like to make an announcement." The dragon slayer said with his eyes not moving away from Erza's. Now that he got everyone's attention…

'This is it! He's going to declare his love for Erza!' Mira squealed in her head.

"I…" Natsu began.

"Yes?" Erza replied, a smile growing on her face. Everyone in the guild was starting to think the same thing now. They were all getting ready to cheer for the new couple

"I… I JUST SCARED ERZA!" Natsu shouted with a grin. Everyone in the guild's excitement died. They all sighed and went back to what they were doing.

Eraz also sighed and let go of Natsu. 'Why did I even think that he would…' and once again, Erza was left disappointed.

A confused Natsu scratched his head. "Huh? I thought it was amazing to be able to scare Erza…"

"Yo Natsu!" Gray shouted from across the guild.

"What do you want?" Natsu shouted back.

"Erza's a kid. Don't be stupid." Gray laughed.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY YOU ICE BASTARD?!"

And so, Natsu and Gray began to fight once again. Since Erza was no longer scary, no one is able to stop the two. They went at it for a few hours and the sun was already setting.

"Hmpph, are they ever going to stop?" Erza sighed as she looked at the duo fighting.

"Not when you're a kid." Mira said as she placed a strawberry cake on the counter for the redhead.

"Yeah, being stuck in this kid body sucks." Erza blew at her bangs.

"So you don't like being a kid?" Mira asked.

"Not really, I have a lot of trouble doing things which I usually wouldn't have. But there are some positives to it."

"Like what?"

"Well, me and Natsu got a whole lot closer." Erza blushed.

"Well you should have if you're spending almost every day with him."

"Hey Mira. Can I ask you a question?" Erza asked as she poked at her strawberry cake.

"Sure." Mira smiled.

"Promise that you'll be honest?" Erza said as she held out her pinky.

"Alright. I promise I'll answer as truthfully as I can." Mira said and wrapped her pinky around Erza's and shook.

"So what do you want to ask?" Mira asked.

"Am I scary?" Erza asked innocently.

"Of course not! You're adorable!" Mira hugged the girl and rubbed her cheek against Erza's.

"Even when I'm older?" Erza mumbled as her cheeks were getting harassed.

Mira let go of the redhead and moved back a bit. "Promise you won't get mad?"

"Promise." Erza replied.

"Well most of the guild is scared of you." Mira said truthfully. If what Erza wants truth, then the truth she's going to get.

"Really?" Erza asked.

"Yup. Isn't it obvious? Everyone does whatever you tell them to do." Mira said.

"Really? I thought they were only doing as I told because they're a bunch of great people." Erza frowned.

"You don't have to be sad about it, Erza. It's who you are and we all accept that." Mira patted Erza's back.

"So everyone, including Natsu?" Erza asked.

"I think he and Gray fear you the most." Mira giggled.

Erza tilted her head down even more.

"Nono, don't be sad!" Mira panicked.

The redhead looked directly into the barmaid's eyes. "Mira, I'm not going to lie. I have feelings for Natsu." Erza confessed. Her face was turning redder and redder.

"Ouuuuu, continue!" Mira clapped.

"But I don't think he holds the same feelings for me." Erza frowned.

"What makes you think that?" Mira asked.

"Well, there's a lot of competition. Like Lucy, Lisanna, and even you. Especially after the grand magic games! Girls from the other guilds acknowledged his strength after they witnessed future Rogue's defeat." Erza explained.

"First of all, I won't steal Natsu from you, but I'd be lying if I say that he doesn't look cute." Mira confessed. "Second, it's almost certain that Natsu harbours feelings for you."

"Really?" Erza began to smile.

"Yup, or why else would he be taking care of you." Mira giggled. The barmid put her hands on Erza's shoulders. "Look, Natsu is as dense as a rock. The only way to find out if he really has feelings for you is to ask him." Mira explained.

"Alright, I'll do it!" Erza stood up and put on a serious face. "I'm going to tell him." She began to walk towards the dragon slayer to confess to him.

A few seconds later

"I CAN'T DO IT MIRA!" Erza turned back around to the barmaid.

"Why not? He's right there!" Mira convinced.

"I just can't… not here… there are too many people." Erza frowned with a blush.

"Alright, I guess the only way is for you to do it at home."

"I guess that would be better if it was just the two of us…" Erza smiled. She then stormed off towards the dragon slayer with confidence.

"Natsu!" Erza shouted at the dragon slayer who was on the floor with Gray about to punch him in the face.

He grabbed onto Gray's arm to block the attack that was coming. "Yeah?"

"Let's go home. I'm tired." Erza said.

"Fine. Gray, we`re done for today. Erza`s tired." Natsu frowned as he let go of the ice mage's hand. He was just getting fired up.

"Whatever." Gray left and went back to his table like nothing happened at all.

"Alright Erza, would you rather be piggybacked home or carried home?" Natsu asked with a grin.

"Uhmmm… let's take a walk today. A slowwww walk." Erza suggested.

"Uhmmm… sure! Whatever you like my princess." Natsu grinned. He then got on one knee and held one of Erza's hand and gently planted a kiss.

"You the man Natsu!" Elfman screamed.

"Woooooooo!" Jet and Droy cheered.

"What was that for?!" Erza squealed as smoke was coming out of her ears. Her face was getting red and hot.

"Mira said that that shows that you like someone. And since I like you, I did it." Natsu grinned. The confused redhead then turned to the barmaid who was smiling. She just smiled and nodded her head.

'Well I guess that's a start…' Erza thought. The only reason she wanted to walk was so that she could have time to think of how she would confess to him.

The two then headed off into the sunset, with Erza not sure of how to confess to her beloved dragon slayer.

A/N: I shall leave the good parts for next chapter. And since school is starting for me in 2 days, there might be a lack of updates so just bear with me.

Well I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and don't forget to review!