Chapter 28

After a long day of work, I decide to go home. I've been trying to think of every idea possible. I really have to do this article right. But it was getting late. Levy already went on ahead. The office practically looked deserted which is weird compared to how busy it is during the day. I guess, I'm not used to this.

"Are you done?" A voice creeps up on me whilst I'm still at the computer.

I jump and turn on my wheelie chair, with panic written on my face.

"Sorry, did I scare you Luce?" Natsu chuckles a little.

"Just a bit." I sigh in relief.

"What are you still doing here?" I ask with a frown.

"What 'bout you?" Natsu turns the question around, "You never stay this late."

"Well," I starts, "I was working – "

"Luce," He says in a low concerning voice as he places his hand over mine, "Don't over-do it."

"But, I just want to produce something acceptable." I sigh.

"I know," He murmurs and glances away, "But don't work yourself sick or somethin'."

"I was going home now anyway." I smile a little at his concern.

"Me too, shall we get dinner or something?" He asks charmingly. You know, I do like this Natsu.

And just as I say, "Yes." A phone starts ringing.

Natsu groans and pulls out his phone. The heat from his touch still lingers upon my hand.

"What is it?" He says with agitation as he turns away slightly, "What tonight?!"

I tilt my head in slight confusion.

"She is?!" Natsu looks to me with confusion.

"Huh?" I raise an eyebrow.

"Whatever, okay. I'll come." He sighs and hangs up; carelessly shoving his phone back into his pocket.

I look at him questioningly.

"Apparently we're having dinner round your Dad's?" Natsu asks.

"Oh yeah!" I remember, "He called this morning."

"My Aunt said I had to come and she said you were coming as well." He scratches his the back of his head.

"Well, we better go." I say and stand up with effort.

"I don't see why we have to go for dinner suddenly." He still has an annoyed expression.

"It's only for tonight." I tell him with a soft smile.


As we walk down the street my eyes can't help but wondering to Sting's house. My gaze becomes fixated in curiosity.

I hope he's okay...

And then Natsu loops his arm around my waist and my attention shifts to him, "What's wrong, Luce?"

"Nothing." I shake my head.

He pulls his arm away when we reach the front door of my old house.

After ringing the door bell we wait for under a minute and Dad opens the door.

"Lucy!" He booms with happiness and pulls me into a bear hug, I hear Natsu enter in behind me.

"Hi Dad..." I say as I suffocate.

He then looks to Natsu, "Natsu, right?" He holds out his hand.

"Yeah, nice to meet you Mr Heartfilia." Natsu grins and says politely as he shakes his hand firmly. I find it strange how he's polite.

"No, no," He shakes his head, "Call me Jude."

"Honey," Dad says as he shuts the door, "They're here!"

Step Mom enters with a smile.

"Lucy dear!" She says with an endearing smile and hugs me.

"I apologize for my idiot nephew." Her eyes trail with in annoyance at Natsu.

"Come on sweet heart," Dad shakes his head, "He seems like a fine lad."

He claps Natsu's back.

"My dear Aunt, doesn't seem to agree." Natsu shakes his head and emphasises.

Step Mom scolds him lightly and we all enter the dining room.

I take a seat at the large rectangular table, set with glasses, white ceramic plates and cutlery. Natsu sits beside me. Dad sits opposite Natsu and Step mom leaves to get the food.

"So Natsu, heard you work at Fairy Tail, like my daughter." Dad starts talking to him.

"Yeah," Natsu nods and takes a sip of water, "Actually, Lucy and I work together."

"Is that right?" Dad says in shock.

"She got promoted to a higher position." Natsu goes on.

"Really?" Dad looks at me in shock then back at Natsu.

"I take it, she didn't tell you." Natsu glances briefly at me.

"Ah, Lucy doesn't tell me much." Dad laughs.

"I-It never came up..." I say with slight embarrassment.

"Think she's shy." Natsu smiles at me playfully.

"Of her old man?" Dad laughs again and Step mom renters, "What's all the racket?"

She is holding a big pot with a spatula.

"Your father said you like Spaghetti Bolognese, Lucy." She smiles as she serves me first.

"Yeah, it's probably my favourite." I smile back at her.

She then serves Dad and then Natsu, "Don't complain, boy."

"I wasn't complaining." He frowns a little, "In fact I love Spaghetti too."

She then serves herself.

"Is the house alright?" She asks me and looks to Natsu as well, "Sorry, dear, I didn't tell you my Nephew was living there."

"No, no!" I shake my head, "Not at all, it was kind of you to let me stay free of charge."

"I hope he is treating you well." She looks at Natsu again.

He twists his face a little.

"Well," Natsu starts, "She doesn't liv - "

"He does, don't worry." I smile, "The house is lovely too."

She beams back.

Natsu glances at me with confusion.

"Yeah..." Natsu agrees uncertainly.

"Also, they work together."Dad informs.

"Lucy, are you on the Elites?" She asks.

I nod.

"Wow. I didn't realize!" She gasps.

"It's only quite recent." I shake my head.

"My, my, brains and beauty." She comments kindly.

"Oh, thank you." I smile shyly.


Once we finish eating I offer to help Step Mom with the dishes.

"Sorry, again for not telling you about my Nephew." She apologizes as she starts washing the dishes gently.

"its fine," I shrug off, "I was just a bit surprised when I walked in to the house." I laughed.

"Especially, since I knew him from work." I explain as I grab a towel and wipe the dishes dry.

"So how is he doing?" She asks.

"He's doing alright." I tell her.

"But how come you didn't tell me about Natsu?" I ask curiously.

"I thought it would put you off." She frowns, "You see, I thought it would be good for him to have someone."

"I sometimes worry about him, living all alone in that house. He's strange isn't he?" She laughs.

"That's understandable." I sweat drop.

"I'm surprised how close we are now, actually." I smile.

"At least you're both getting along." She looks at me happily.

I nod with a smile.


"Well, we should get going." I say as I stand from the couch after catching up.

"Yeah, we have work tomorrow." Natsu looks at his watch before standing up.

"Oh yes," Step Mom gasps a little, "Sorry to keep you so late."

"The boys were too busy chatting away." I laugh as we are led to the door.

"Anyway, thank you for having us." I smile as Dad opens the door.

"You should visit more, Lucy!" Dad grins.

"Yes, you are welcome any time." She smiles warmly.

"You too, Natsu." He gruffly shakes Natsu's hand.

"I would love to." Natsu claims.

"Well, you take care now." Step Mom calls as we walk out the door, into the sudden breeze of winter.

"You too." I wave and Natsu waves as well.

"What's the time?" I ask as we walk out of the street, I glance again to Sting's house.

"Ten past nine." Natsu flashes a look at his watch.

"Ah..." I sigh. I couldn't be bothered for work tomorrow.

"Lucy," Natsu's voice changes, seriously.

I look at him questioningly, "What is it?"

"Why didn't you tell them you weren't living with any more?" He asks.

I look away, "Your Aunt was kind enough to offer the place and I felt bad..."

"It's alright, I'm not expecting you to move back if you don't want to." He says leniently.

"And if I said I want to?" I stop and turn to him, he stops in surprise.

"I think you could answer that one yourself." He whispers in a way that takes my breath away as he cups my cold face with his heated hands.

"But, I'll say it anyway," He draws his face closer, "Please, come back."

Then softly kisses me, his heat radiates to me and instantly warms me up from the inside.

We part slowly.

"Okay..." I whisper back with a undying smile.


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