Lucy nervously stood next to her best friend at the bathroom counter, some of the other girls in fairy tail crowded around them and anxiously awaiting for the timer. After what felt like forever, Cana's phone beeped, causing all of them to turn towards Levy in anticipation. The petite girl only stared, her hand squeezing Lucy's tighter and eyes beginning to tear up. "W-what if it's negative?"
"Then you and Gajeel can fuck till it isn't." Cana said rather bluntly, causing Lucy to blush a bit. Erza harshly slapped Cana's shoulder and Lisanna giggled…
"Juvia would like to do the same with Gray sama…" the bluenette pouted. "Gray sama would make the cutest babies with Juvia."
"I-I think you and Gray's babies would be very cute too." Lucy mumbled.
"Yours and Natsu's kids love would be little devils…" Cana laughed as she took a swig of beer, somehow still wanting to drink while in a public bathroom at a bar.
"I-I would still love them no matter what…" Lucy took a moment to look down at her tummy and squeeze the fabric there. "But this is about Levy chan."
Lisanna stared at her for a moment, but Erza shoved the white haired girl out of the way and held her hand out in front of Levy. "Let me see the test. As the oldest one here, it's my responsibility to take care of this, if you're too nervous to read it."
"No, I'll read it…" Levy trailed off. "We've just been trying and I-I feel like I'm pregnant… but I don't want to get my hopes up. I just really want a baby."
"Levy chan…" Lucy moved her hand up to touch her shoulder and smiled at her best friend brightly. "It's okay… if it's negative then it wasn't meant to be. Maybe another baby in the future is meant to be yours and Gajeel's child. It's okay if it doesn't happen right away."
"It's surprising that you believe in that kind of stuff after what you've been through." Lisanna said.
Lucy looked up at her other best friend and nodded with a bashful expression. "W-well… if my papa didn't…" Lucy blinked a bit and shook her head. "If he didn't do that then I never would have ran away from home. I never would have been a prostitute and Natsu never would have saw me walking past Fairy Tail and saved me. If none of this didn't happen, I wouldn't have Natsu, or you guys. All the pain seems worth it if I get to be friends with everyone." But Lucy just smiled at Levy with shining eyes. "That's why… But there's no need to be so doubtful. You haven't looked at the test yet, Levy chan. We can talk about sad stuff after we know." Lucy suddenly jumped and pointed at Levy with a stern glare. "So until you read it, pouting is prohibited!"
Levy grinned at her with the other girls smiling along with her. She looked down at the stick a bit hesitantly and turned it over. Everyone crowded around her to see the result… The test had a single word written on it… Pregnant.
They all stood frozen but Juvia quickly hugged her friend with a huge smile. "Congratulations, Levy!"
Tears ran down the petite girls cheeks with big sniffles. Everyone joined Juvia in her hug with Levy squished in the middle with many squeals and words of positivity.
"I-I have to tell Gajeel…"
"Come on!" Cana grabbed her hand and pulled her out the door with everyone following after her. Lisanna grabbed her wrist before she could leave, so Lucy looked over at her other good friend curiously.
"Is something the matter, Lucy? You seem a bit down."
"N-no…" Lucy pulled her arm from Lisanna and fumbled with her fingers nervously. "Levy has great news. I couldn't be any happier."
"Don't lie…" Lisanna smiled at her and reached her hand out to touch her stomach. "Did you and Natsu finally have sex?"
She blinked a bit shocked and blushed down at her feet. "H-how can you tell?"
"You seem more… I don't know, soft. Your smiles are more sincere, but you're also a bit more bashful around Natsu. Especially when he teases you. I knew something changed and guessed it was that.l
Was she really so obvious? Lucy felt really happy after they spent their night together. They haven't done it since then, and the fact that Natsu hasn't pushed her anymore than he did before, made her feel all the more special. It's a bit silly since she was a prostitute, but she considered Natsu her first time. She lost her virginity when she was 18 but Natsu was her first time actually doing it with love and meaning. So it was special to her and a bit embarrassing. And since they finally had sex, it feels like their relationship took a more serious turn. She couldn't help her blatant love for her boyfriend and needy behavior. She just loves Natsu a lot…
"Natsu is special." She blushed and continued to play with her own fingers. "The whole experience was really special since it was so different and I also felt really special. The way Natsu treated me and loved me made me so embarrassed, but it wasn't bad. I just can't help but love Natsu even more."
"That's really great Lucy…" Lisanna smiled at her with soft eyes. "But then why do you seem so down right now? As soon as levy mentioned taking the test, you looked a bit bothered. Did Natsu not use protection?"
"N-no, he didn't, but that's not what's bothering me. It's not that I'm scared of being pregnant." She rubbed her wrist and sighed. "I'm just envious of Levy. I wish I could have Natsu's baby…"
She's probably acting annoying because this is such great news. But she can't help but think about having a baby herself. Being the one to find out she's pregnant and telling Natsu that their having a baby. Natsu would be so happy… he said he wants kids so Lucy's sure he'd be excited. And she was excited too. Lucy knows she acts a bit naïve at times, but she's actually quite mature… she's been through things most people her age haven't… she had to grow up on her own and take care of herself. She left home at 18 and had to find a way to survive and keep a roof over her head. So despite only being 19, Lucy feels like she's lived a lot longer just because those years took so much out of her and felt like it lasted decades. She was ready to settle down… she wanted to live a normal life with kids in a house that they both worked hard to make theirs. Lucy still wanted to open a bakery, but she also wants to start a family with Natsu. It sounded really nice.
Lisanna smiled at her again and took a step closer to hold her fumbling heads in hers. "Then talk to Natsu about your feelings. I bet you anything he's feeling the same way." Lucy nodded a bit glumly as Lisanna tilted her head curiously. "When did you and Natsu have sex? You know, Levy's test came with two… you could take it now."
"It was a week ago."
Lisanna frowned, but patted the back of her hand reassuringly. "Well I'm sure Levy wouldn't mind giving you the extra one. You can take it after it's been two weeks, okay? But I would really wait a few days after that."
"O-okay…"
"Hey," Lisanna said, causing Lucy to peek back up at her. "I bet you're scared you can't get pregnant, right Lucy? But it's okay. This was an accident. You didn't even try yet and have sex on the days of ovulation, so even if it's negative, I bet it was impossible to get pregnant the day you and Natsu did it. There's no need to get nervous and negative right away."
"B-but I was a prostitute and I could be messed up inside. What if I get pregnant, but I have a miscarriage? What if I can't have Natsu's baby and he leaves me because we can't make a family together?"
"Now you're just being ridiculous…" Lisanna smiled as she poked her on the nose. Lucy blinked with a small pout. "Natsu loves you so much… there's nothing you could do to make him leave. And he wouldn't leave you even if you didn't want to have sex so that means no babies, but you already gave him that so even if you can't, that doesn't matter to Natsu. And even if you can't have a baby, you can still adopt. You guys will be wonderful parents."
She nodded with a frown and wiggling nose. "N-Natsu is always really nice to me."
Lisanna laughed. "It's not just being nice, Lucy. He loves you, so there's no need to think about things like that."
She nodded again, her cheeks puffed out and pouty with eyes lowered to the floor. "Thank you, Lisanna. That made me feel better."
"Good," Lisanna Let the second test slide out of the box, then closed Lucy's fingers around it with a reassuring smile. "Now go find Natsu and talk to him about your feelings okay?"
She nodded and gave Lisanna a big hug before she ran to the door and opened it as she slid the test in her pocket. It was loud with cheers in celebration as she searched for her boyfriend with her head turning every which way. Where was he?
"Boo!" Lucy jumped as familiar hands grabbed onto her shoulders, causing her to whirl around and slap her boyfriends chest. Natsu just laughed, letting his hands slip around her waist and ducking his head down to kiss her cheek. "What took you so long in there, Luce? I was getting worried."
"She was talking with me." Lisanna wrapped either arm around their necks and grinned mischievously. "Lucy has something important to discuss with you. It looks like Gajeel and Elfman already left to… celebrate, so why don't you two lovebirds go home and have a talk."
"L-lisanna!" Lucy glared at her, but she only put both hands up in defense and skipped away.
"You may have not said anything if I didn't bring it up." Then she turned around and winked at her childhood friend. "And you're welcome Natsu."
When Lucy looked back up at her boyfriend, she was a little sad to see a frown on Natsu's concerned face. "What happened that you didn't want to tell me?"
"N-no… it's not that I didn't want to tell Natsu, I'm just nervous."
"Come on…" Natsu held her hand with his big one and led her to the door. She swallowed hard, nervous about what he'd say and if he's mad at her. After they left the guild, Natsu looked down at her with parted lips and a worried expression. "What's wrong?"
"I-I… I want to wait till we're back home."
"That's fine, but you have to let me hold you okay?"
Lucy stared up at him, her eyes softening and and lips opening into a soft smile. "N-Natsu, I… I love you so much." She stoped walking to bury her eyes under his arm and hug her boyfriend tight. Even if Natsu didn't know what she was going to say, he still wanted to hold her. He made her swell in happiness.
"I love you too, baby."
She peeked up at him with her eyelashes fluttering, but quickly pulled away and tugged him along by the hand. "I-I want to be home now!"
Natsu laughed behind her, but quickly jogged to follow her running, people looking at them strange, but she didn't care. Lucy started to pant heavily, but it only happened twice before Natsu picked her up bridal carry and took her the rest of the way. She could have been angry, but Lucy chose to just grip his shirt and lean into his chest to take in his warm body heat and comforting scent.
He didn't put her down to even unlock the door and just grinned at his cat meowing at their arrival. "Yo, Happy. We're bout to go cuddle in Luce's room. You in?"
Happy meowed and trotted ahead of them, easily jumping up on the bed and immediately snuggling into Lucy's lap once he set her down. Natsu climbed in after her and draped his arm over his girl's shoulder so he could still see her, but they were both comfortable with a blanket warped around Lucy's shoulder and Happy enjoying the pets she was giving him.
"So…" Natsu kissed her temple as he slid his hand lower to cup her side. "What's wrong."
"I-I don't really know…" She fumbled with Happy's ears to distract herself and sighed softly. "I just… don't want you to leave me… But— but I really want to… t-to just… start with the new chapter of my life to... together."
"And what does that mean exactly?" Natsu grinned in amusement his olive eyes slanting in play and lip pulled between his teeth.
Lucy blushed at his expression, but turned away quickly. "I-I just want to… y-you know… I want to be like L-Levy!"
"You want to be short like levy? Have blue hair like levy? Like reading like levy? You'll have to be more specific, Luce."
She glared at him, not happy with his teasing attitude, but he made her so bashful and her embarrassed. Does she have to spell it out for him?
"I-I want to have a baby and get married!"
He looked a little shocked, but soon smirked as he shifted on his side to pull something out of his pocket. She gasped at the small velvet box, before Natsu opened it to reveal a beautiful ring. It looked real with one large diamond perched on what looked to be a stem. Silver plated gold swirled around like vines with small rubies embedded into the ring that burned brightly like fire. It was a flower and so pretty. She reached her hand out to touch it, wanting it on her finger this instant, but just before it was in her grasp, Natsu snapped the box closed and slipped it back in his pocket, causing her to look up at him with a glare. After he didn't show signs of cooperation, Lucy frowned and looked away from him.
"I-I'm sorry… is it for somebody else? I understand if… if you don't want to get married."
"No, silly… it's for you." She snapped her gaze back over and blinked when he suddenly pressed his lips to hers just when she turned. "I wouldn't dream of marrying anyone besides you, babe… But why not have fun teasing you as well, since you want it so bad."
"Natsu is stupid! I want it now! It looked really pretty and shiny, and I will take good care of it!"
"Nope, you'll never know when I'll propose, just know I've thought of marrying you long before you did, Luce."
"Natsu isn't fair."
"You're right, I'm not fair." He brushed his nose with Lucy's, but she moved her head away with a hmph. Despite her attitude and pouty behavior, she was still so cute and adorable. "Let's talk about the baby thing now."
"No, I don't want Natsu's babies anymore because they may turn out like you and will be mean to me!"
"Come on, Luce." Natsu chuckled, the amusement in his voice very clear. "I promise I'll propose somewhere way better."
"But I want it now."
"So needy…" Natsu grinned as he wrapped both arms around her and squeezed her small body close. Lucy whined and threw a tiny fit, smacking at his chest and trying to wriggle out of his hold.
"Natsu is an asshole!"
He pulled away to blink down at her a bit shocked because this was the first time she's called him a name like that. Except for stupid, of course, but that was an everyday occurrence now. But still, he was holding his ground. No matter how adorable and cute her pouty face was, Natsu wanted the moment he actually proposes to her to be special. And surprising. No, he probably won't plan something huge like a romantic dinner because that would be so obvious. He won't take her on a fancy vacation yet because that will also be too obvious. But he will just drop down on one knee one day and propose to her. She'll be so shocked that her cute attitude will be worth it. And maybe he'll keep her guessing a bit as well.
"Come here, Luce."
"No!"
She turned her whole body away from him with happy cradled to her chest, and laid down in bed in a small ball. He's never seen her so stubborn before, and he has to say, he kind of likes this side of her as well. It's like that little sassy part of her was coming out to play. He's seen it directed at other people, mostly that guy at laser tag the day they first met, but it's never been directed at him. It was kind of hot.
"Don't be mad, Luce."
"I'm allowed to be mad! Natsu showed me a wedding ring that he bought for me, and now he won't give it to me! You're being really mean and I'm upset!"
"Hey, look at me…" she shook her head, causing Happy to look over her arm and send him an unamused stare. He flipped the cat off when the blue fluff ball nuzzled into her breasts with a small purr, and groaned at his best friend. He's such a little asshole. "Baby…"
"Don't 'baby' me." She moved one hand over her arm to shoo him away, but Natsu just got behind his beautiful girlfriend and spooned her lovingly. She groaned and scooted away, but she was soon pinned to the wall so he grabbed her around the waist and pulled her back to him. "N-Natsu! I'm actually really mad, okay?"
"You sound so much more mature when you're serious… I guess I can take all those other times when you're mad at me as just playing around then?"
"N-Natsu… I'm actually upset so please just let me be alone with happy. Dangling something I want in front of me, then hiding it at the last second isn't nice. And I'm upset."
He stared at her seriously, but Lucy just held happy tighter to her chest while kissing the cat on his head. He sighed, and kissed her on the ear before sliding out of bed. "I guess I'll sleep in my room tonight."
"Natsu?"
"Hmm?"
"I-I love you, but Natsu is stupid."
"I love you too." He ran a hand through her long hair, causing the blonde to turn away from him a bit more. He frowned but left, making sure to leave the door open before he wondered down the hall and into the kitchen. It was only seven… too early to go to bed and with happy taking Lucy's side, he's kind of bored. He could invite some people over… Gajeel is probably busy with the whole pregnancy thing just happening so he can invite Gray and Loke over. But he and Gray have been kind of weird since he just confessed to Lucy… It's not his fault his best friend is in love with his girlfriend… So maybe asking Loke is a good idea too?
Sighing, Natsu pulled his phone out and texted his two good friends, making sure that they know that Lucy won't be around and for there to be no funny ideas. They both responded with their usual antics, but agreed. He plopped down on the couch, and leaned his head back with a deep sigh. Hopefully Lucy won't be mad at him for long. Because he still wanted to have some fun with this. She was still so damn cute when being stubborn though.
God, he's the luckiest man alive.
Yo, I'm at the bottom today. It's funny because I'm combining two ideas for this whole wedding ring thing. Partly from the office, and partly from my own parents. My mom picked out her wedding ring with my dad, but as soon as he was handed the ring, he put it in his pocket and wouldn't let my mom have it until he actually proposed. My mom was pissed and probably gave him a horrible time. She's still pretty salty about it when the story comes up. So that's how this whole thing works. And if you've seen the office, then I'm sure you know what will be coming next ;)
The other thing I wanted to address is on the more serious side. I apologize if Natsu and Lucy's relationship has made any of you uncomfortable. I've had I think two comments where people said Lucy acting childish is disturbing to them when Natsu and Lucy had sex. I didn't mean to make it that way, and I want to explain it a bit more. I think it's obvious why Lucy is maybe a little naive and childish, but one thing people forgot is that Lucy is an adult. She took care of herself her whole life… she didn't have a real mother or father figure. Like I said in the story, she had to work to put a roof over her head, even if that means throwing her pride away and selling her body. And the thing with Lucy is, we usually see he talking to Natsu when he's embarrassing her or she's taking about Natsu. She's actually very kind of… distant towards people she doesn't view as her friend and her way of speaking is also more childish when it's concerning Natsu. Yes, she likes talking to stuffed animals, but I honestly collect stuffed animals and I talk to a blanket I've had since childhood. I love my blanket so damn much, I couldn't sleep without it. And I'm 21, a completely normal young adult who is actually quite mature and independent. Plus, there's other grown adults who play with dolls or children toys. It's normal to have a part of your childhood with you. Like Pokémon for a lot of people. I never had anything like Pokémon and cherish my blanket so damn much. It just depends on the person.
Lucy likes stuffed animals because hers got taken away from her as a child, so she's grown rather attached to the ones Natsu gives her. Which once again, is still normal. We always see Lucy's shy side because she's either talking with Natsu or talking about Natsu. He's the first real important person to her and he embarrasses her, but if you look back at the beginning of the story, Lucy isn't as childish. She is an adult just like Natsu who knows how to take care of herself. She's just more cute around him. Plus, we did see a more serious side to her this chapter. Which Natsu deserves it for being a little shit. That's all, so please tell me what you think and sorry if I offended anyone. I hope you guys continue really read!