AU. "Promise me…you won't forget me." She bit her lip when he pulled away, lifting one hand to cup her cheek. His handsome face was fierce when his eyes met hers. "I promise," he vowed gently. "I'll never forget you Lucy Heatifilia."As the sun began to set and the warmth faded with it, she pressed a hand to her mouth. I love you, Natsu. I will always love you.

He chuckled in her ear. "Now, now. Calm down, little one. I'll make sure we…" Lucy jerked her head violently to the side when he pressed his lips against her throat and flicked his tongue out to taste her skin, her lips lifting in a snarl. "enjoy ourselves." The road to recovery was never a smooth, easy one; after all it takes more strength to heal than to hurt.

No one but Natsu and Lucy would ever know what hid behind their careless smiles and laughter. No one would ever know of the heart break, tears and curses that they hid.