Lucy trudged towards the guild doors, tired and irritated. It was early, just a little past 6 in the morning and she got NO sleep last night (due to a certain pink haired devil) Dazed and exhausted, Lucy absentmindedly tripped over a rock, nearly stumbling and dropping the little sleeping dragon boy in my arms.
"Ugh! I'm not cut out for this!" She grumbled, clutching Natsu tighter.
Natsu roused from his sleep a bit before going still once more. She sighed at the tiny boy and poked his tanned cheek, surprised at how soft and squishy it was. She had been carrying Natsu in classic baby position, in the crook of her elbow. All night Natsu had been running around and wreaking havoc her bedroom, and Lucy spent the night trying to stop him. When Natsu had finally depleted his vast reserves of energy and fell asleep, Lucy had to clean up and salvage all that wasn't broken. It was Lucy who had woke up first thing in the morning only to glare enviously at the still sleeping ball of energy that had caused a disturbance in her life.
It took all of her willpower to drag herself out of bed and since Natsu had exhausted himself last night, Lucy had to dress him and carry him around as he lazily dozed off. Not to mention it was scorching today. Beads of sweat clung to Lucy's forehead and she began to walk slower and slower. Clambering through the doors of the guild Lucy sighed heavily.
"G-goodmorning." She panted, her legs shaking unsteadily.
The guild greeted her with irritation as they all fanned themselves uselessly in the scorching heat.
"It's sooo hot." Levy complained, waving lazily at Lucy.
Lucy looked down at the boy in her arms, he seemed perfectly fine and cool, despite the blazing weather. As if sensing her gaze on him, Natsu woke up, rubbing his eyes and glancing around cutely.
"G'morning." He smiled sheepishly and every girl in the guild melted.
"Awww you're so cute Natsu~" Mirajaine squealed.
"Absolutely, I've never noticed before!" Levy acquiesced, making a grabbing motion at Lucy. Lucy handed Natsu off to Levy and the small boy squeaked out a sleepy protest.
"No... I wanna stay with Luuushy!" Natsu whined, pouting adorably.
"Awwwwww." The girls of the guild swooned in unison, ignoring Natsu's previous request. The boys just clucked their tongues bitterly. Eventually a huge crowd formed around Natsu, each girl attempting to make a grab for him.
"No way, Natsu's popular with girls?" A incredulous voice spoke in awe next to Lucy. Lucy turned around to see a certain orange haired playboy.
"What the-? How did you get out here?" Lucy asked, eyeing Loke warily. Loke just offered a small smile before waving at her and disappearing.
By now Lucy had been pushed out the group of girls numerous times and opted to take a rest on a nearby stool. As the guild fangirled over Natsu, Erza and Gray had strolled in, plopping down next to Lucy on the stool.
"Oh, Erza how have you and Gray been?" Lucy asked nonchalantly, eyeing a bitter looking Gajeel who had begun to glare at Levy with great amusement.
"Wha-? Oh, you mean this lil' doggy here? He's fine... what's it to you blondie?" The red haired woman spoke tipsily.
Lucy just stared at her blankly, remembering that she didn't recognize her in this state.
"It's been 4 days, only 3 more days left with this stupid potion." Lucy grumbled, clutching her cheek and leaning on the bar table.
"Yes!" Gray cheered from Erza's arms and Lucy grinned. He must have it hard. She thought with a smirk.
That's when an indignant shout was heard from the direction of the crowd of girls.
"Let me go! I wanna be with Lucy!." Natsu growled, hopping down from Mirajaine's arms and pushing past the crowd. He sprinted towards the bar where Lucy sat, looking up at the confused blonde with eager eyes. Natsu raised his arms in a gesture that meant he wanted to be picked up.
"N-Natsu...?" Lucy blushed, an embarrassed look on her face as she picked the small boy up. She was happy. Over-joyed, even that he chose to be with her... that is until his empty stomach broke the peace.
*grooooowl*
"Luuuuuucy i'm hungry."
Lucy sighed then sweatdropped, "Oh, Natsu."
