Chapter 12: Natsu's POV

The look of absolute surprise that adorned Lucy's face makes me think how cute she is. I have stopped scolding myself for thinking that because I realized, after talking to Mira, that I like Lucy. Like as in, more than a friend. I just cannot stop thinking about her.

Lucy was so surprised that she jumped back, right into my arms. I hug her and as she looks up at me, I give her my signature grin. "Happy Birthday, Luce!"

Everyone; Erza, Jellal, Juvia, Gray, Cana, Levy, Wendy, Romeo, Lisanna, Bisca, Alzack and even Mira and Gramps were here.
We all had planned this since last week when Lucy ran off, crying. I am still pissed at Gray for bringing up her parents. I wasn't the only one that was angry. Levy and Erza ranted at Gray after telling us about how she ran away and her Mamma dying. I immediately begin to suspect she wasn't telling them the whole truth. Either that or… No, she wouldn't lie right?
Erza then mentioned that it was Lucy's birthday the following week and we all got together to plan this.

"H-how did you guys get in?" Lucy asked, still recovering and still leaning into me, to my great satisfaction
"Well, when Natsu grabbed you and jumped out of the window, which was very dangerous by the way," Gramps explained, glaring at me. "I used my spare key to unlock the door and while you were out with Natsu and Levy, we were decorating!"

Lucy looked around, taking everything in for the first time, I did the same. Everywhere I looked it was pink and blue. Balloons, streamers, banners.
Erza bought a Strawberry cake and had it decorated. There was a table with a mountain of presents, all different shapes and sizes.

I look at Lucy and see her tear up, worried I turn her around to face me, "Luce? Are you okay? Why are you sad?"
I can hear everyone audibly sigh.
"I'm not sad, Natsu!" she explains, turning to look at everyone again, then back to me. "I'm just really happy! These are happy tears!"
"I have tears named after me!"
We all looked up and laughed as we watched Happy flying around in circles.

After a lot of fun and talking, we decided it was time to eat some cake and then open the presents.

"Lucy! You are to open my present first!" Erza demanded, handing Lucy a present. Opening it, she held out a whip that looked similar to the one she owned.
"I upgraded your whip for you, since it would do next to no damage at all."
"Thank you, Erza!"

As time went by, the pile of presents became less and less. Gray got Lucy an ice sculpture of the Fairy Tail mark, using never melt ice. Juvia got her a miniature water fountain that seemingly would never end. Mira got her a pair of rings, the jewels on them changing color whenever her emotions changed.
"You have to give the other ring to the person you trust the most!" she explained, handing Lucy the ring. Instantly, Lucy got up and walked over to me.
I must have looked confused because Lucy gave me the ring and said, "I trust Natsu the most!"
Blushing a little, I accept the ring and put it on my right pointer. "Thanks, Luce! I trust you, too!"
Everyone giggled or chuckled and I raised my eyebrow at the squealing Mira.

Next was Jellal who gave Lucy a magic key ring, everyone looked at him with a quizzical look but he just said that he had a feeling that she might need it later. She gratefully thanked him, even though she was obviously by far the most confused.
Cana gave Lucy a big mug that said, I'm young and I'm free! This got a giggle from the blonde. Wendy gave Lucy a bag of healing orbs, saying she didn't know Lucy well enough yet but hoped to in future.
Romeo gave Lucy 2 books, one on dragons and one on fire. Happy gave Lucy a rainbow fish in a bowl that she dubbed to name Happy.
Gramps got Lucy a glass ball sculpture with rainbow particles that looked like stars flittering around in it.

After what seemed like forever the last present was opened and it was finally my turn.
"Open mine now!" I exclaim, starting to get up to get my present.

"Wait, Lu-Chan! I'm sorry I'm late!" Levy ran into the room and almost fell over when a big muscular arm came around her waist and hoisted her upright again. She looked over her shoulder as did we all.
Standing there was a big muscular man, black hair, red eyes and many piercings all over his face.
"This is Gajeel Redfox," Levy explained, turning to look at her friends. "H-he is m-my…"
"I'm her boyfriend!" the gruff sounding voice that came out of his ever-scowling mouth interrupted the stuttering bookworm.

"WHAT!?"

What! Levy already has a boyfriend?

I know, I know! No drama, no romance... yet!

Tell me which ship you like most:

1. Natsu x Lucy (NaLu)

2. Gajeel x Levy (GaLe)

3. Gray x Juvia (Gruvia)

4. Jellal x Erza (Jerza)

Let me know and also tell me any other ships you might like to see... *hint hint*

Anyway, this is Part 2 of 3, yes I changed it. I just couldn't miss the opportunity!

See you guys later, okay! You will have to wait until next week until Part 3!

Mwahahahah! Bye guys!