That afternoon saw Lucy laying on the couch with her nose buried in a book. She was so engrossed in her story that she didn't notice when Natsu sat next to her.

…at least, not until she felt his hand stroke over her knee. A sweet chill ran down her spine.

"Natsuuuu. Cut that out. I'm trying to read."

"No. I wanna touch you. You're smart. You can read with my hand on your leg."

Ooogh…

"Fine. As long as that hand minds its manners and stays right where it is. I can't concentrate if you're pawing at me."

"Sheesh, alright, miss bossy." Shrug, smile.

So Lucy read.

Truth be told it was hard to focus on her story when the touch of his hand brought delicious thoughts into her mind. By the time she finished the chapter and put the book down, those delicious thoughts were running rampant.

She made a show of stretching, felt the heat of his stare as he watched her.

Siiiigh.

"Lucy. There's something you should know."

"Hmm? What's that?"

"I don't have any manners. Neither does my hand." Growl. The naughty boy moved his naughty hand. He feathered his fingers down her thigh and traced the hem of her shorts. She squirmed.

"Mmm, how very rude."

"I think ya like it when I get rude." Stroking her inner thigh. Stoking the fire between her legs.

"I love it when you get rude." Sensual purr. She shifted and spread her legs then reached down and unbuttoned the shorts. "Come here, Natsu. Let's misbehave."

"Hell yeah." He growled, this sexy devilish look on his face as he pulled her shirt off. "Luce, have I told ya how fucking perfect you are? You ain't even completely naked and I wanna devour ya."

As if on cue she kicked away the shorts, spread her legs, and traced her hand over her exposed pussy.

"What's stopping you, love?"

"Absolutely nothing." He pounced. Shed his pants, claimed her mouth and body at the same time.

They moved together with animalistic fervor. He went hard and fast. Lucy mewled, feeling him hit every sweet spot just the way she looooved it.

She was brought back to earth by a rather ominous creaking sound from beneath her.

"Na…Natsu…st, stop stop stop." He stopped, pulled out, shot her a look that was confused and slightly irritated. "I don't want to break this couch. Take me to bed, love."

Confusion and irritation were replaced by immediate comprehension and a sexy as hell grin.

"Anything you want, Lucy-baby." So very carefully, he carried her across the room and settled her on the soft bed. Before he had a chance to get going again she stopped him with a "wait a minute" finger gesture then grabbed a bottle of lube off the nightstand.

Then she got on her knees, took his cock in her hand, and licked up some of the sticky sweet mess.

"Mmm. We taste delicious."

"Hell yeah. Now hurry up and let me fuck ya." His words sent a delicious tingle straight to her clit. She slathered a generous amount of lube on him before laying back, spreading her legs, and beckoning him over with a finger wiggle.

"Like I could ever say no to you. Mnnn…" She let out a moan feeling him push back into her depths. One hand tangled through already messy pink locks while the other dug into his shoulder.

Truth be told she was more than wet enough without the lube, and Gods only knew they would have had an incredible romp regardless.

But Lucy was rather adventurous. And the tingling sensation felt ohhh so good, especially with his warm cock savoring every inch of her.

"Gimme your hand." Their hands intertwined. They shared slow, sweet kisses, making love with increased frenzy followed by the hazy bliss of afterglow.

Lucy giggled. Natsu peered up at her from the comfy pillow of her boobs.

"You okay?"

"Duh. I'm happy." Lazy smile as she fluffed his hair. Natsu got the hint and climbed up to cuddle with her for a while. Turns out he was pretty happy too.

That last afternoon of quarantine was pretty relaxed. No sparring, just chilling and bonding in a different way.

The pair worked on cooking dinner. Lucy left the finishing touches to Natsu as she went to wash up and change.

Some time later when the meal was ready and Lucy came back, it was hard to tell which silly human was more awestruck. Lucy was rather impressed with his table setting skills. Natsu, on the other hand, couldn't keep his eyes off her.

Ravishing, in a shimmering blue celestial gown, her hair in a loose halo around her body.

Eventually Natsu remembered where he was. He offered her a chair, scooted her close to the table, and took the seat next to her.

"Thanks, Natsu." Her soft giggle was music to his ears.

They shared dinner in the sweet comfortable silence of lovers. Every so often Natsu would reach over and touch Lucy's shoulder or stroke her back. And every time Lucy would respond by leaning over and kissing his nose or cheek, cute smile on her face.

So much more than friendship.

Once plates had been cleared Lucy snapped her fingers. Natsu watched, mesmerized, as her gown transformed into lingerie.

"I believe I'll go to bed now. Care to join me?" She rarely used her cultured society girl voice, never really had a need to. But somehow the voice, the outfit, and the situation worked perfectly.

Natsu thought it was sexy as fuck.

By the time he got to the bed she had untied her panties and was laying on her back playing with her boobs. He could already see the delicious perk of her nipples peeking through the silky material.

He didn't waste any time. Pants and briefs were discarded and he joined his beloved Lucy on the bed.

"Like what you see, love?"

"Yeah."

"Then show me. Let's make love, Natsu."

"Anything for you, Lucy-baby."

For most of the week, their activities had been more raunchy and wild. Tonight, though… Tonight was different. Each touch reverent, each kiss deep and tender. No animalistic frenzy, but rather, pure lovemaking in its barest form.

They moved together as one, Lucy's legs wrapped around Natsu's lower back, each motion accented by her little gasps and moans. Passion reached its peak and the pair crashed into one another's arms.

Natsu rested his forehead on Lucy's. More tender kisses, more sweet whispers of shared love.

For several moments relaxed shared silence. Then…

"hey Luce? Can we talk?"

"uhhh sure." A pause. She snapped her fingers again, this time becoming wrapped in a nightgown that was simple and comfortable yet as beautiful as her other celestial garments.

She sat next to him on the bed.

"What's up? Is something wrong?"

"Huh? Nah. Everything's good. Lucy…" Here he took her hand. "…I wanna be your mate."

Mate… The words made her blush.

"So you want to stay with me?"

"Duh. I just said that. Why not? I'll even fix my place up for ya, make us a nice little cottage."

"Natsu, you'd do all that…for me?"

"Yeah." One word, accompanied by a genuine fang-bearing smile. Lucy couldn't even attempt to verbalize her response. So, she pounced and hugged him, letting happy tears flow. "Is…that a yes?"

"duh…" Lucy giggled, face buried in chest and scarf. She heard Natsu laugh, relieved, and felt him run his hands through her hair.

"Gimme your hand." Assuming he just wanted to hold her hand again Lucy did what she was told. Seconds later she felt him sliding something cool onto her finger.

Suddenly she knew exactly what Natsu had been working on earlier that week.

A ring… he made me a ring…

"Wow…it's so pretty." An opalescent blue stone was set in a cool metal band that fit her finger just right.

"Look on the inside."

"Okay…?" Curious, Lucy slipped it off, and took a look at the inside of the band. There, in Natsu's odd handwriting, were carved four letters. NaLu. Lucy couldn't help smiling as she slipped the ring back on.

She also couldn't help the tears of love and utter joy from flowing down her face as Natsu pulled her into a hug then kissed her.

Who would have thought…who could have ever imagined, that a week in quarantine for a silly magic bug would have changed so much?