CHAPTER 36

My eyes fluttered open, I was in a familiar place. I opened my eyes farther. I was home, in my bed. The curtains across the window were closed, though I could tell that the sun was up. The door was cracked open, I could here noise from the other room of the house.

I took a deep breath, I felt refreshed. From releasing all of that power, the other day. Wait, how long have I been asleep? It had to be the morning after. I sat up in bed, and stretched. I pulled the blankets back and got out of bed, my bare feet cold against the floor. I went over to the dresser and slipped into some pajama pants. I quietly opened the door, and walked down the hall towards the kitchen. I entered the kitchen suprised to find it empty. The house seemed quiet. Then a pair of warm arms wrapped around me, pulling me against his chest. I let out a smile. It's seems that Natsu was here. He kissed the side of my neck.

"Excited to see me are you?" I asked, leaning my head back farther, against his shoulder. He kissed me on the lips. Then one of his hands squeezed my hip. I let out a gasped of suprise, he squeezed my hip again, I began to laugh.

"Stop it.." I days between laughs, I have never been tickled before.

"Yes!" Natsu yelled in mock victory. "I found your tickle spot!"

I laughed harder as he continued. Tears running down my face. Then he stopped. I leaned fully against him, catching my breath. I wiped away a tear.

"You know that was the first time I've been tickled." I said, finally catching my breath.

"No! That's impossible! Your friends must have tickled you when you were little." Natsu said.

"Never, did you think Riviori would allow tickling in his guild?" I let out a short laugh. "That would be funny though. Could you imagine?"

Natsu didn't laugh.

"You don't find it funny?" I asked.

"I do it's just..." He began

"It's just what?" I asked.

"Remember that Gerald guy?" He asked. Of course I remembered him. I especially remembered the stab wound. I let gave a short nod.

"What aren't you telling me?" I asked.

"Well when I came back home, you were still unconscious. There was a letter on the door, addressed to you. And.. I opened it." He responded.

"What does this have to do with Getald?" I asked. Suddenly I felt cold in his warm arms.

"The letter said that the reason why he came and attacked you because you failed your Decade Quest. Your Decade Quest to kill Fairy Tail's Dragon Slayer. Me." Natsu said.

"What?" I asked. Stunned. "Natsu...you must know that I would never even think about hurting you." I stammered.

Natsu tightened his arms around me, giving me his special warm smile.

"I know. That's why I burned the letter."

I nodded. Closing my eyes I let out a shaky breath.

"Wait. If Gerald is dead then who wrote the letter?" I asked, glancing up into Natsu's eyes.

"I didn't get that far...I burned the letter before I finished it." He said sheepishly.

I kissed him on the cheek. "Thanks for not being angry. Had I known back then I were to meet you, I would've never-"

Natsu silenced me with a kiss.

"I know, I know." He said.

I nodded trying to shallow down my fear.

"So what about Igneel? And Magnolia?" I asked, changing the subject.

"Eyrx are you alright?" Natsu asked.

I was off in my thoughts, I barely heard him. I ran a hand through my hair.

"Oh God...what have I done." I whisper. I felt a year run down my face. Natsu gently wiped it away.

"I-I'm so sorry. If I had known all those years ago that I would be with you, I would have done everything different. I would have joined Fairy Tail after my dragon left." I said, falling back against Natsu's chest.

"Don't say that. If you would have joined Fairy Tail when you were younger, we could have never fell in love." Natsu stated kissing me on the cheek.

"You're right. I'm going to look past this." I said glancing up at Natsu. Smiling, I kissed him back. He smiled and kissed me harder. I pulled away.

"Is Happy around? It would be awkward if he walked in on us." I asked.

"He's with Charle" Natsu replied.

"Good," I said, taking his hand. I lead him down the hall. I never made it that far. Natsu scooped me up in his arms. Kissing me with passion.

"Natsu I'm pretty sure that I can walk." I said.

"I know." He responded. Placing me on the bed. He kissed me and when he pulled away I let out a whimper.

"Sorry, it slipped out." I replied, blushing. Natsu laughed kissing my neck.

"Natsu, stop you will leave a mark like last time." I responded, remembering wearing his scarf to hide the marks.

"So," He said.

I grabbed his wrist.

"Please don't. I don't want any marks." I said.

Natsu instantly pulled back, like I struck him.

"Sorry I thought you were joking." Natsu said.

I gave him a coy smile. "It doesn't mean you have to stop kissing me on the lips."

He returned the coy smile. And squeezed my hip. I let out a long laugh.

"I love you Eyrx."