Chapter 2

Even more rounds pass by. The questions and answers cause roars of laughter along with more threats. Everyone is having a good time all around. But now Lucy is fighting off sleepiness that's creeping in on her. She would love to play more, but her bed is calling her name. "I think I'm going to call it a night," the blonde announces, standing up. "It's late and I'm tired."

Natsu stands on his feet as well. "I'll walk your place, Luce."

"I'm fine on my own. Plus it's farther for you to walk home from my apartment versus the guild."

"It's fine. C'mon." He's already walking towards the doors.

Lucy waves goodbye to her guildmates. "Have fun playing!"

"G'night, guys!" the pinkette calls.

The friends all say their goodbyes before returning to their game.

The partners leave the guild, walking in silence under the night sky.

"Well, that sure was something," Natsu says eventually.

The blonde smiles. "I wouldn't mind playing again actually."

"Did ya have a lotta fun?"

She nods. "Sure! I mean, some of the questions Levy asked were a little embarrassing."

The pinkette laughs, rubbing the back of his head. "Mirajane got me on a few too."

"I was able to get revenge on Levy by asking Juvia some questions at least."

"I did too!" Natsu pumps a fist into the air. "That'll show 'em to mess with us!"

Lucy throws a fist in the air to join him. "Oh yeah!"

As the duo gets closer to her apartment, the blonde walks along the wall separating the street from the lower water level. She looks up at the sky above her that has twinkling stars in it. "It's really pretty tonight."

The pinkette looks up at his partner rather than where she's looking. "Sure is."

"The stars are easier to see at your house since you live outside the city."

"Some nights it's crazy bright out with 'em."

When they reach Lucy's apartment building on Strawberry Street, she hops off the wall and heads for her room. Natsu joins her.

The blonde looks at him. "You've already walked me this far, Natsu. You don't need to walk me to the door."

"That's exactly what I'm gonna do."

She rolls her eyes, enjoying the time with her partner. It's special.

Sure enough, the pinkette is still with her by the time they reach her apartment.

"So that was fun," Lucy comments, unlocking the door. "I'm glad Mirajane suggested that game."

Natsu nods in agreement. "We did have a good group to play it with."

They walk into her apartment together. She turns on the lights while he shuts the door with his foot.

The blonde walks over to her bed and collapses onto it stomach first, not bothering to take off her clothes or even boots. Not feeling comfortable, she flips onto her side and then her back.

"Still feeling like crap?" the pinkette asks rhetorically, taking his sandals off by the door. People may think he's dense, but there's more to him than that. He pays special attention when it comes his girlfriend, especially when she isn't her usual self.

"I'll be fine soon enough," Lucy huffs, closing her eyes. "The first three days always suck the most. Plus, the first day is always the worst."

It's her time of the month and potions can only do so much before they wear off. She's miserable even though she did a good job of hiding it earlier.

"Why don't ya get comfy clothes on and I'll make things all better?" Natsu suggests.

She opens her eyes and looks over at him as he walks towards the bed. The blonde knows exactly what he means. "Really?"

"Of course. My job to take care of ya." Then he smooches her forehead. "Now get to it, Luce"

She stands up and walks over to her dresser to grab her pink pajama set. "Don't burn down anything while I'm gone," she warns, walking towards the bathroom.

"No promises," he chuckles.

The blonde doesn't take much time swapping clothes and brushing her teeth so she's ready for bed. She's eager for snuggle time with her personal furnace also known as her boyfriend.

They started dating months ago and have kept their relationship under wraps. Only the three other dragon slayers of Fairy Tail know because of their amazing ability to smell. The couple's scents are typically all over one another because of how they spend their time. It's a dead giveaway.

When Lucy leaves the bathroom, she finds the rest of her apartment is different than the way she left it. For starters, all the lights are off. Multiple candles are lit and placed on different pieces of furniture throughout the room.

"Took ya long enough," the pinkette comments, his voice coming from the bed.

She makes her way over to him. "If I knew you were planning this I would have been out much sooner."

"Pfft, I couldn't spoil the surprise for ya."

The blonde lies on her back, snuggling up to her boyfriend who's resting on his right side. She watches the light dance across his face. "It's was a very sweet surprise."

Natsu concentrates, focusing on his magic to heat up his left hand. Then he rubs slow, gentle circles over her cramping area. "Just don't tell the others I'm sweet. Especially Ice Princess."

She giggles, already feeling much better because of his touch. "I like your sweet side. After all, I'm the only one who gets to see it."

"And I like that you're the only one who knows about it."

"Me too." Then Lucy lifts her head to peck his lips with her mouth for a quick kiss.

The pinkette licks his lips. "I like the way ya taste."

She doesn't mean to snort, but she does. "That's such a weird thing to say."

"But it's trueeee." Without losing focus on his left hand, he nuzzles his head against hers. "I like the way ya smell too. Vanilla and strawberries."

"You're so weird."

"Hate to break it to ya, Luce, but you're the weirdo in this relationship."

"Am not!" she protests.

"Are tooooo!" Then Natsu lowers his body and lays his head on the left side of her collarbone. His hand still keeps up the circular motion, sending heat into her body.

In turn, the blonde uses her left hand to play with his air and run her fingers through it. She's so comfortable she can feel her eyelids growing heavy.

"I like when ya do that," he practically purrs.

She smiles softly. "That's why I'm doing it."

"You're a great girlfriend."

"You're not a bad boyfriend."

He chuckles at her humor. "Damn straight."

"Hey, are you staying over?" Lucy asks.

"If ya want me too."

She closes her eyes. "That would make me happy."

That's all he needs as an invitation.

A/N: Fluffy feels :3 Always a good thing!