~PREVIOUSLY ON THE LAST CHAPTER~
"Don't look at me like, I'll kill you!"
Well, maybe.
It was month 6 of Lucy's pregnancy and her stomach was huge. They have found out that the child will be a girl and decided to name her Nashi. The place was all excited, throwing a small baby shower for Lucy while giving her varies of baby clothes and things for the newborn that'll be here just in 3 months. Natsu was the most excited, always caring for her and fussing over how she shouldn't eat so much, lie down a lot, or even go somewhere without him by her side. He wanted them both healthy.
Currently, Gray and Gajeel – a relative of the Dragneel's – have come over to make the crib for the child. Natsu, who says buying a crib was just too much and he wanted to make something for his little angel, he decided to make the crib. With the help of Gray and Gajeel of course.
Juvia, Gray's girlfriend along with Levy, Gajeel's girlfriend was with the pregnant Lady in the garden, eating cookies and drinking lemonade while watching the males all fuss about what to do or how to make it. Today was a perfect day to be outside and Natsu saying that the fresh air was good for Lucy, he decided he'll keep her in the garden with him. "No, no, we're not using metal for the crib! That'll hurt my precious Nashi!"
"Does it look like I give two shits? I just want this to be over with."
"We're making this for the safety of my daughter; say that to my face once again and I'll smash your head against that wall over there." Natsu hissed, pointing at the brick wall of his castle. Gajeel and he started to bicker, pointing at random objects while screaming at each other faces. Gray just sighed and planted his arms on his hips, his chest bare and face scrunched up in concentration. He wasn't doing this for Natsu; he was doing it for his future niece and of course, Lucy. "Natsu, I think it's time for a break!"
"Yeah, Gajeel, Gray, you two should come over for some cookies and lemonade."
"Anything to get away from making that piece of crap."
"Do you have any shaved ice?" The three came over to their girl's, taking some cookies and drinks from the table. The ladies happily gave their men some snacks to ease down their anger. Gray was a bit frustrated on how in the world you make a crib and Gajeel was pissed off about why he should be doing this for somebody he'll not even care about. Well, that's what he said about Lucy before he met her but now he did, he was fussing over her too. In a rude-ish manner but Lucy appreciated it.
"How are you feeling?" Natsu asked as he smiled at his pregnant fiancé, putting his palm against her bump as he nibbled on a cookie. His mother bakes the best chocolate chip cookies. Lucy smiled and placed her hand on top of Natsu's, looking up at her pink-haired fiancé. "Perfect," She murmured before Natsu leaned down to press his lips against hers.
"Get a room." Gajeel grunted who sat on the chair Levy was sitting in a few minutes ago. She was now on his lap, a small blush on her cheeks. "Leave them alone, Gajeel." Levy scolded who he just grunted in response to.
Levy and Lucy had only met this morning and they immediately bonded, due to the fact that they both loved reading and thought the same, they instantly became best friends. While Juvia was a bit hard to become friends with since Gray apparently introduced Lucy as his 'best girl-friend' which made Juvia extremely jealous. Even though they were together, Juvia didn't hesitate to call the blonde her 'love rival' and so, Lucy and Juvia weren't in such good terms as Levy.
"How's it going it with the crib?"
"Going shitty, why can't you just buy a fucking crib?"
"Because I want to make something for my little girl, problem?" Natsu shot Gajeel a glare as he balanced Lucy on his lap who giggled, her arms wrapped around his neck while her feet hanging from the armrests on the chair. Natsu's face immediately stretched into a smile as he heard the giggle from his precious Lucy. He still couldn't believe he hated this woman just a couple months ago. "You could have made something less complicated."
"Well I wanted to make something Nashi would use everyday till she grows out of it."
"Why couldn't you just paint her room or something?"
"Cause we'll be moving out once we get married so that'll wait. We're still looking for a house." Lucy said as she looked at the four who stared at her. Everyone nodded as Gajeel snorted and looked away in disgust. He really wasn't the type to like anything that didn't concern him. Even though Natsu was his cousin, he honestly didn't care.
Suddenly Lucy remembered something when she looked at Gajeel and Natsu. "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you guys," Lucy said as she nuzzled into Natsu's neck who looked at her, curiously. "Gajeel, Natsu, I heard your cousins are coming over for some party or something." Lucy felt Natsu tense and when she heard the small, "Gajeel are you okay?" coming from Levy, she knew it wasn't good. "Who's coming over?"
"I hope it's not those two pricks."
"Lucy . . . who told you this?"
"Grandine, she said something about relatives coming over to see us. I think she said someone named . . . Steven? Spunk? Something with an S is excited to see me."
"Sting." Natsu spat, Lucy hearing the venom coming from his mouth she pulled away to look at her fiancé and Gajeel to see if he looked the same as Natsu did. Gajeel had a scowl on his face as he looked even more disgusted. Did they hate each other or something? "I'm guessing Laxus is coming over too, then." Gajeel said making Natsu's frown deepen. "Laxus too? Damn." Gray said as he shook his head in disapproval. Lucy was guessing he knew him and didn't like him for that matter.
"Is Rogue-Kun coming too, then?" Levy asked, earning Gajeel to glare at the ground. He knew Levy and Rogue were close, they were friends but he hated that his cousin always flirted with his girl.
Now, Lucy was curious. "Who's Rogue? Natsu, who are they?" Lucy asked making Natsu shake his head and smile at her. This was making her even more curious. "Just family, don't worry about it." He whispered, giving her cheek a kiss. Lucy frowned, thinking why he would try to hide them from her. "Do you hate them?"
"Not hate . . . we're just not in the best terms."
"Why is that?"
"Cause they're annoying?" Gajeel said, sneering at nobody in particular. Gajeel didn't look like he was their biggest fan either. "Well, we better get the crib somewhat done before they come." Gray said as he stood up, setting Juvia back down in her seat as he looked at the males. Gajeel and Natsu grunted in response and stood up, putting their ladies back in their chair.
Gajeel and Gray left to go work on the crib once again leaving Natsu with the girls. "When are they coming, did she say when?" Natsu asked, squatting as he came face to face with Lucy. Lucy tried to remember, tapping her chin as Natsu stared at her desperately. He hopes they don't come too early. "They're coming around 4, I think."
"What time is it now?"
"It's 2:47."
"Thanks Juvia, we still have about 2 hours. Maybe around 3:30 we'll go up and get dressed, okay?" Natsu said, looking Lucy in the eyes as she smiled and nodded. Natsu grinned and gave her a quick kiss on the lips before standing up to inform the boys.
If Sting or anyone of his other relatives hit on Lucy, he wouldn't hesitate to punch them in the face. Lucy is his.
~X~
"Natsu, does this dress make me look fat?"
"You're not fat, Lucy. It's just the baby bump and wear that sundress I bought you couple days ago. You looked great in it and it's actually the only dress that'll cover you up good." Natsu said as he looked at Lucy while lying down on their bed, clicking random buttons as he switched channel to channel. Gajeel and Levy were in the guest room as Gray and Juvia left, not wanting to deal with the relatives. It was almost 4 and they were getting ready to meet the family. "Why aren't you getting dressed?"
"Why would I dress for them?" Natsu snorted, continuously flipping through the channels on his television. Lucy sighed and left to go change her dress once again. Were the relatives as bad as Gajeel and Natsu explained them as?
As Lucy had finished doing her makeup and hair, the doorbell rang making Natsu groan from their room. Lucy emerged from the bathroom, all dressed up. Natsu got off the bed and grinned at Lucy, cupping her face in his large hands. "Beautiful," He mumbled, pressing his lips against Lucy's eyelids. All she could do was smile as he kissed her. "Stay close to me, alright? And if they make you feel uncomfortable in any way, tell me. I won't hesitate to kick them out,"
"Natsu, they're not that bad, right?"
"In my world, they're the villains." He sighed and turned around; putting his arm around her he gently pushed her towards the door. He knew he was going to regret this.
The pair left their room and towards the stairs to see three males by the doorway, looking around for Natsu or Gajeel. Neither Gajeel nor Levy was in sight so they probably were still in their room and Natsu was going to be forced to greet them first. "Stay close," Natsu whispered, never taking his eyes off the three as he held Lucy's hand and bode close, walking down the stairs.
As the pair was making their way down the stairs, the three males all turned their heads towards Natsu and Lucy. The first thing that came into Lucy's mind when she looked at their faces was handsome.
"Natsu-San!" The blonde smirked, somewhat looking smug. Natsu just snorted, looking away as he glared at the floor. He then turned towards Lucy, his face lighting up as he smiled. "And this must be the future Mrs. Dragneel?" The blonde one smirked once again, reaching for Lucy's hand but Natsu pulled her away, growling at the blonde one. "Don't touch."
"It's not like I'm going rape her."
"Sting, I'm warning you."
"Relax, Natsu-San." Sting said he held his hand out for Lucy to place hers on top of his. He decided that he should let Lucy decide she wanted to be touched by him. Lucy hesitantly placed her hand on top of Sting's, eyeing him suspicious. She watched as his face turned into a smile, leaning down he placed a kiss on the back of her hand. "It's a pleasure meeting you Miss . . ."
"Lucy, call me Lucy."
"Ah, Lucy. Names Sting Eucliffe." He smirked once again, bowing towards the blonde. He probably had a smirking habit, Lucy thought. Sting lifted his head up and looked at Lucy. Lucy couldn't help but think he was handsome. His messy blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes made him look sort of like some super model. "Hey!" He suddenly shouted, startling both Lucy and Natsu. "You sort of looks like me."
"In your dreams, you stupid dumbass!"
"No, look!" Sting took Lucy from Natsu earning a growl and a loud hey from him but he ignored him, facing the other two males he stood next to Lucy. "Doesn't she look like she could be a Eucliffe?" Lucy couldn't help but blush as she looked at the other two. She could look like his sister. Soon Lucy felt Natsu snatching her back, glaring at Sting. "I said don't touch." His voice murderous as Sting just laughed it off. He doesn't look scared of Natsu.
"Lucy, ignore him. He's a dumbass, this is Rogue; he's Sting's step-brother."
"Pleasure to meet such a beauty, name's Rogue Cheney."
"L – Lucy Heartfillia." Lucy couldn't help blush as she shook his hand. He looks sort of mean but at least he's much sweeter and quieter than Gajeel was. She shouldn't judge a person by his appearance. He kind of does look like Gajeel too. His black hair and his red eyes, they look like brothers. "And this is Laxus,"
"Nice to meet you, sexy."
"Her name's Lucy." Natsu growled as he heard what Laxus just called his fiancé. Laxus shrugged and smirked, looking away from the couple. "Tch, let's go Lucy. It's not safe for you or Nashi to be around this piece of shits." Natsu hissed, taking Lucy by the waists and hand, walking away from the three. Sting was the only one who waved, smiling like a fool. He looked like the type that liked pissing Natsu off and he did a great job on it since Natsu did look angry.
"Lighten up," Lucy mumbled as Natsu sat her down on the chair, sitting right next to her. "I don't like them." Natsu sighed, running a hand through his locks as he leaned against the chair. Lucy frowned as she put her hands on her stomach, thinking why he would hate them. They seem like nice guys.
"Oh, Sting, Rogue, Laxus!" The pair heard Grandine's voice coming from the entrance. They soon heard Igneel's and Wendy's voice following with hers. After a while Gajeel's growl was heard along with Levy's uneasy voice, Gajeel and Levy coming where Lucy and Natsu were, they sat down. "I hate them,"
"The same with me."
"Come on you three, you should go bond with Lucy! She's such a sweetheart!" Hearing Grandine's voice, Natsu's ears perked up, going to Lucy's side. He wrapped a protective arm around Lucy. "They're not getting anywhere near you." Lucy sighed and gave Natsu's hand a pat while pursing her lips. "Don't worry Lu-Chan, they're not that bad."
"Natsu makes it seem like they are . . ."
"But they're not. They just act like that in front of Natsu and Gajeel; they're real nice and fun." Lucy nodded and smiled, as the 6 entered the room. "Ah, there she is. Isn't she beautiful?" Grandine asked, smiling as she pointed at Lucy who smiled. "Yes, she is." Sting nodded in agreement. "Err, hi again."
"Hello, beautiful." Sting smirked, coming to her side making Natsu growl once again at Sting. "Don't worry, Natsu-San. I won't hurt her." Sting sat right beside Lucy, grabbing her hand. "How did someone as beautiful as you get to Natsu-San? I think you and I would be a better couple."
"That's it, Sting, get out of my house!"
"Oh Natsu, he's just talking."
"Flirting you meant, Lucy's mine and I won't let him flirt with my girl!" Natsu shouted at his mouth that held him back, sighing in process. She didn't get why her son was so protective over his stuff. "How about you and I get to know each other more?" Sting asked, pressing his lips against Lucy's palm once again. Lucy stared at Sting, having the sudden urge to stand up and slap him across the face. He was such a flirt, and she bets he's doing this on purpose. Just to piss her fiancé off. "Sting-Kun?"
"Yes, Lucy-Chan?"
"I appreciate you don't flirt with me. I have Natsu and as you can see, I love him." Sting raised a brow at this and took his hand away, smiling slightly. "I see, I see." He mumbled as he let out a chuckle and walked to Rogue's side, grinning a bit.
Lucy knew he wouldn't listen to her, and she knew it won't be hearing the end of this.
"How long are those bastards staying?" Natsu asked, looking at his father who shrugged. "They're staying for the weekend; did I forget to tell you that?" Grandine said making Natsu's eyes widen. "We're leaving!" Gajeel barked, grabbing Levy's hand and stomping away. Levy gave them an apologetic smile as they left the place, Gajeel slamming the door shut. Relative gathering his ass. He rather be somewhere else, anywhere but here with them.
"Fuck! Come on Lucy, we're going to our room."
"Don't make too much noise,"
"Fuck off, Laxus." Natsu glared at Laxus as he went back upstairs with Lucy who just quietly trailed behind him. She could feel his grip around her hand tighten. When they entered the room, Natsu let her hand go and jumped on the bed, groaning into the pillows. He hated them, why'd they have to be here? "Natsu, what's wrong?"
"I don't want them here!"
"It's not your choice; it's just going to be 2 days." Lucy sat on the edge of the bed, giving Natsu's back a pat. She ran her hand up and down his back causing him to relax some. "I don't want them flirting or looking at you . . . you're only mine."
"And I always will be, so don't worry." Natsu gave Lucy a glance and grinned, sitting up to pull her into his arms. He hugged her around the shoulders and Lucy hugged back, holding him tight. "We're not going back down till dinner, got that?"
"Yes sir."
"And it gives me plenty of time to give you and Nashi a year full of kisses." Lucy giggled and nodded, looking at his onyx orbs that stared right back at her. He leaned down and pressed his lips against hers, both smiling against the kiss. "One," He mumbled, leaning down to press his lips against hers again.
Lucy giggled and continuously kissed him back, wondering if he'll really give her 365 kisses right now and there. And 365 to Nashi too.
Knowing Natsu, he will. "102."
"Natsu, you just missed 100 kisses."
"Oops, guess I need to start over – 1." He really was the cutest thing.
