School jock Natsu Dragneel never pays attention to bookworm Lucy Heartfilia because really, who would? But then he starts complimenting her every day about something. Anything. Everything. And she finds herself falling even deeper into his waiting embrace.
Disclaimer: Fairy Tail and its characters belong to Hiro Mashima
Here's a quick meaningless chapter. Becuase, you know, I kinda haven't updated in forever. So, I hop eyou enjoy this 500 word-chapter.
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Chapter 14
Sick. Being sick was one of the worst things for me, not only because I felt like the weight of the world was ramming into my head repeatedly, but because I normally had a strong immune system. So on the rare occasions that I did get sick, it was no ordinary "cold" or "fever." And, as of now, I couldn't be left alone. No matter how many times I told him that I would be fine on my own and didn't need him to take care of me, he stayed.
"So," I began, pausing to cough despite the pound my head gave with each forced exhale. Natsu looked at me patiently, sitting on the edge of the crowded bed. "Why are you still here?" I finished in my hoarse voice, and I almost winced when he threw me one of his wide, toothy grins.
"Someone has to take care of you, yeah?"
"Yeah but why you?" I sighed, closing my eyes that seemed swollen with the want for sleep.
"Well who else would take care of you other than your wonderful boyfriend?" He purred cheekily, and my eyes snapped open, glaring at him in a childish way.
"You're not my boyfriend."
"Who says?"
"Me," I finished, closing my eyes again.
"Aw, c'mon Luce, you're so boring!" He whined. I still don't know why I like this idiot.
"Well excuse me for being sick," I mumbled through sleep-laced words. Natsu huffed, and I cracked one eye open to see him readjust himself on the bed, leaning against the wall, arms crossed over his broad chest. He closed his onyx eyes, and let his head of spikes fall onto his shoulder. Before I could close my eyes and try to get some more sleep, I bolted upright, and was thrown into a vioent coughing fit.
"Lucy? Do you want some water?" Natsu's harmonious voice asked, but it was coated with worry. I somehow managed to nod my head, and he rushed off into my kitchen, disappearing behind a wall. My coughing continued, and Natsu came back, holding a thin glass of water. I took it with slightly shaky hands, and through sputters, managed to drink the container of cool water.
"Thank you," I sighed, and he smiled down at me, placing the now empty glass on my bedside table, and snuggled back onto his spot on the end of the bed. I soon heard his soft snores and I found myself soon succumbed into a dreamless sleep.