Chapter Ten: Dance!

Now that was a party.

After talking with the master, the guild was transformed into a chaotic, but incredibly fun party. I think master will use any excuse to through one. But hey, why not?

Drinks were being passed around, and Gajeel and Mira were trading off singing on stage. Guild members paired off and danced together. Poor Gray, he was being dragged around by Juvia. Off to the side you could see Lucy laughing at the scene. I wonder how long that love triangle is going to last. Knowning Juvia, she isnt going to give up against her greatest love rival, Lucy. 'Love, huh.' I blushed thinking about my own situation. Natsu had kissed me earlier. It was brief and caught me off guard, but I have to say that I didnt see anything wrong with it. I actually quite enjoyed it, too bad it was so short. Wait a second, so I want to kiss Natsu!? Ahh, he's the first guy that I've had such feelings for and I'm getting so confused. 'I dont understand how these things work?'

I gave an exasperated sigh. Let's sort this out: One, I like Natsu. Two, I'm pretty sure he likes me too. Three, neither of us have confessed our feelings for one another and four, I like kissing him! Ahh, I'm so embarrassed! But what do I do? Who normally confesses first, the girl or the guy?

I looked back on the dance floor. Watching the love triangle, I know that Juvia has confessed to Gray many times. But I have the feeling that her love is a bit off track from the norm. I saw Al and Biska. It has been made completely obvious to everyone that they like each other but they cant see it themselves.

I shook my head, 'I just dont know what to do.' I have read a lot of romance novels on my journy's and I always enjoyed when the man confessed in romantic ways. I always hoped that the guy I like would confess to me in those sorts of ways. I looked at Natsu across the room. Once again he was dancing around in a ridiculoius manor drawing a small crowd. Maybe I'm putting to much of an excpectation on him. But I want to at least see how things fold out for us. If he doesnt confess within a decent time span then maybe I will. But I feel that I dont have the courage to confess. Ahhh! Well maybe I should stop thinking about those things and enjoy the rest of the party. I also wonder where Miki went, I haven't seen him in a while. Im sure he is fine.

I walked onto the dance floor and music was being played by a DJ. The tempo was upbeat and and people were jumping up and down to the beat. I decided to join in and let the music consume me. I always loved dancing and swaying to the songs. I closed my eyes, relishing in the sounds. Then behind me I felt a presence. I didn't move away thinking that it was Natsu and kept on swaying. The music started to pick up and the atmosphere got a bit intense. Couples started grinding and seductively moving. 'They sure have courage.' Maybe Natsu and I could do that.

What took a lot of guys, and what I might say was completely unexpected of me I started to grind against Natsu. For a moment he didnt do anything but then he grabbed my hips and joined in. I was slightly embarrassed about what we were doing. It was out of character for me but I was happy that I was with Natsu.

All of a sudden his hands started travelling my body, and I was getting uncomfortable. I didnt think Natsu was the kind of guy to go so fast.

Just as I was about to turn around to stop what we were doing, I fiery fist came and smacked the guy, whom I had assumed this whole time was Natsu. The guy was flung across the guild and wasnt given a second look for me. Natsu looked off in his direction with an anger stricken face.

My hands went to my face in horror and tears brimmed my eyes. I had thought that whole time I was dancing Natsu! Natsu turned to look at me and only made a 'Tch' sound. I had hurt him. I didnt mean to! Natsu stalked off.

Dammit! What have I done? But it wasnt my fault right? I only did what I had because I thought it was him. But from his point of view that wasn't what he was seeing. I need to go after him and explain what was going on. Wiping my nose and eyes I ran off to where Natsu had gone.

Thankfully, he didnt go far. He was sitting on the balcony his legs hanging over the edge. I slowly approached him, hoping that my presence wasnt going to agitate him. He saw me out of the corner of his eye and then looked straight again and huffed. He was upset.

"Natsu." I said standing off to his right."I need to explain what happened."

"What's there to say? You were enjoying your time dancing seductively with some random guy." He then stood up and turned away from me.

"But you have to understand-."

"There's nothing to get Annabel." He then started to walk off. Tears were now falling down my face, but I wasn't going to give up. I ran up to him and grabbed his collar and spun him around and planted my lips on his. I closed my eyes and tears still continued to fall. 'Please don't hate me, anyone but you.'

Unknowingly to me Natsu had his eyes wide open in shock. That was the last thing that he was expecting to happen after what he has seen.

I then ended the kiss, still holding onto Natsu's shirt, afraid to let go.

"Please don't say anything until I am done." I looked at him pleadingly. He just nodded, but was also a bit shocked still. "When I was dancing and noticed someone behind me I thought it was you." Natsu looked slightly apprehensive. "I started to dance the way I did because I thought it was you and that maybe we had something. But the guy started to get to touchy and I had second thoughts about it being you, and well, then you interrupted and I was horrified. The last thing I want to do is make you upset Natsu, so you have to believe me." I probably look totally pathetic right now. Tears were falling and I could feeling that my nose was starting to drip, how embarrassing.

Natsu closed his eyes. He grabbed my hand that was still clinging to his shirt and tightly held it. He then looked up at me. "I'm sorry." He started. "I jumped to conclusions. I was just so upset to see you dancing like that with some guy. I guess I was kind of jealous too." I hiccuped and rubbed my eyes.

"It's okay. It's my fault for not checking to see who was behind me." I smiled for him accepting his apology. Natsu then pulled me into a tight hug. I welcomed his hug completely and hugged back. We stayed there for a while enjoying eachothers closeness and touch.

Just then were heard a muffled cough. Gramps along with a bunch of other people were standing at the balcony's entrance looking at us. I quickly jumped out of Natsu's arm, much to his annoyance.

Gramps began to talk slurring his words. "Get inshide you brats! T-The party 'hiccup' is jusht getting shtarted!" He was obviously drunk. I looked at Natsu and just laughed. He smiled as well and we walked back into the guild.

Once inside I took in the scene. Tables and chairs were overturned and small scuffles were happening all around. Natsu then got excited noticing Gray, who was obviously drunk was picking a fight with Freed, who was equally drunk. "Gray! Fight me! We will settle this once and for all!"

Natsu ran off and and joined in the fight. I sat down once again at a table that was thankfully upright and watched. Fairy Tail is a crazy place, full of just as crazy people.

I hope you enjoyed the chapter, no action really, but some lovey-dovey moments! Please review! We shall get some action soon, just have to build up to it!