AN: Since getting 1000 followers on tumblr, I opened up requests on tumblr only! Here is the first one, just a very short drabble, for phoenix-before-the-flame! :D

"Cozy"

Rated K

Summary: Natsu slips through Lucy's window for a night of cuddles.

Cozy

Lucy's eyes fluttered open as she heard her window creak open above her bed. She didn't need to turn and look to know who it was inviting themselves into her home in the wee hours of the night. A gust of wind washed over her as he jumped through the window, landing just beside the bed.

With her mind still muddled after just waking up, Lucy didn't bother to remind Natsu that he wasn't supposed to break in through her window. She knew that he wouldn't listen anyways. After being friends with him for years, she'd long since accepted his presence next to her nearly every night.

It wasn't like she truly minded. He was like her own little heater. And it helped to know that he didn't break into just anyone's houses. No, he only broke into hers.

A smile ghosted her face as she felt the covers being lifted. Natsu gently climbed into bed, giving an inch of space between them as he settled.

Lucy had mixed feelings towards that inch of space. On the one hand, she was grateful for it. She knew that if one of them were to cross the unspoken boundary, her relationship with Natsu would be changed forever. They were more than friends, less than lovers. That was how it'd always been, and it was probably going to stay that way whether she wanted it to or not.

On the other hand, she had dreamt of resting her head over his chest while he held her in his arms many times. She could only imagine his warm hands wrapped around her, and their limbs tangled in a ball of comfort.

Once Natsu finished settling in, Lucy became very aware of his presence. He must've thought that she was sleeping since he hadn't said a word yet. Pulling her mind out of the hazy fog it had been in thanks to just waking up, she flipped onto her other side to face him.

"How many times do I have to tell you not to break into my apartment?" she asked, her voice hushed.

Natsu momentarily startled but relaxed at the sight of her smile. It was bright enough to light up the dark room.

"I didn't know you were awake," he said, laying on his side to face her.

"Well, I am. And now I'm telling you to go."

"Oh, c'mon. You don't mean that."

"Yes, I do."

Natsu's lips curled up into a carefree grin, causing Lucy's stomach to flutter. That damn smile was always the one to do her in. He must've known the power behind it. He could easily have her, and the rest of the world, wrapped around his finger with it.

Natsu lifted his hand and brushed a lock of her hair behind her. His onyx eyes, so deep and inviting, pierced her soul as they bore into hers. They gazed into each other's eyes, their breaths fanning each other's faces.

There was something about their muted setting that seemed so romantic to Lucy. With the moonlight peeking through her curtains and washing over Natsu's face, she took him all in. His bangs were flat against his forehead and his chin was tucked beneath his scarf. The carefree grin from before had morphed into something more serious, making her inwardly swoon.

"Do you really want me to go?" Natsu asked, his voice quiet in the night.

Lucy's gut coiled at the raspy edge of his voice. The words that were on the tip of her tongue disappeared, leaving her to shake her head.

No, she didn't want him to go.

The carefree grin from before popped back onto his face as he smiled at her.

"Good, because I'm tired as hell," he said. "I wasn't gonna leave anyways."

"It's a good thing I never want you to leave then," Lucy replied, peeking up at him through her lashes. She could make out the pink dusting his cheeks thanks to the moonlight. Cracking a yawn, she scooted closer to him, finally getting rid of that damned gap. Perhaps she wasn't thinking straight thanks to her deliriousness, but at the moment, she didn't care if her relationship with Natsu changed. If anything, she welcomed it with open arms as long as it meant she could lay by his side like this every night.

Luckily, Natsu didn't comment on her newfound courage. Instead, he slid his arm underneath her head, allowing her to rest on him. With his other hand, he gently traced his fingers over her shoulder.

Lucy's eyes grew heavy as she snuggled closer to him, indulging in his warmth. With a pleased hum, she laid her head on his chest and snaked her leg over his, wringing them together. She could hear Natsu's heartbeat clear as day, proof that they had survived yet another one of Fairy Tail's debacles.

Natsu cracked a yawn as he ran his fingers through Lucy's hair. It was smooth as silk. He could feel Lucy's leg tangled around his, her fingers splayed against his stomach, and her lips curled into a smile on his chest. He breathed in her scent, a mixture of honey and lavender thanks to her shampoo. It was heavenly. He rested his hand on her back, rubbing soft circles over her shirt.

"G'night, Lucy," he whispered.

"Goodnight, Natsu," she mumbled in reply.

She listened to the pounding of his heart and dozed off to sleep, entangled with him underneath the covers, just as she had always dreamed of.