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Summary: Lucy couldn't take it anymore so she confessed!


Under the Moonlight


LUCY

"Ne, Lushiii~" Happy called out, getting my attention from the book that I was reading.

"What is it?"

He snickered, glancing at the Dragon Slayer beside us. Natsu just groaned when he saw the feline looking at him, laying his head down sideways by the counter to look at the both of us. "Happy don't it's really creepy a'right?"

"Natsu got stalkers!" Happy stated. I felt my eyebrows crease as I lean closer to him, interested and a little unnerved by his story.

"What stalkers?"

"Hehe When we climb down your window this morning after kicking us out, didn't Natsu forget his coat?" I felt my face redden at the sudden reminiscent of what he is talking about.

It was early this morning that I found myself determined to finally do a plan that has been on my mind for a long time now...But then, I woke up to see a shirtless fire Dragon Slayer snuggling with me in my bed! Of course, I'd be freaked out so I did what I normally do, I kicked them out.

"But wait, you walked half-naked in the streets? Why didn't you just go back inside and used your coat!" I chastised Natsu to which he just responded with a cheeky grin of his.

The nerve! "And then what Happy? Did something happen?"

"Ohh something happened alright! A bunch of women saw Natsu and approached him, waving papers and asking him for his signature. They are a really weird bunch, I mean, what would they do to Natsu's signature?" He stopped when Natsu sighed.

"Yeah, it was really creepy Luce! Once I signed their papers, they still didn't leave me alone! They asked a bunch of questions that are all over the place like what type of weights I carry or why is my hair pink! Can you believe them? My hair is not pink, it's salmon! And why would they ask why is my hair like this? So yeah, I just answered them what you told me before. That Gelatin-no, Genesis thingy? Anyways, their eyes were really scary looking as if they wanna eat us! Tch, a bunch of cannibal women..."Natsu continued, frowning as he think of it. Happy said something about it but I can't seem to shake off this heavy weight that suddenly formed within. I gripped the book that I'm holding then closed and placed it down on the counter, not wanting Levy to see how I 'hurt' one of the most valuable treasures in the world.

"And listen to this Lushii, when Natsu figured out that he can't ward them off with his nonchalant attitude, we ran! We ran away as fast as we could as the those women chased after us! Good thing we grew up in Magnolia and lost them!"

"We were pretty tired so when we got home, all we did is to lay down on our couch to rest. That's how you saw us when you brought me my coat back." Natsu added.

I frowned. So there's a bunch of women who approached Natsu because they were attracted to what they saw huh? How many is a bunch in Happy's terms? But never mind that... I mean, I get it. Natsu has a really toned and great body...hell, I for one can't help but give an appreciative glance at his physique once in a while. Add his boyish looks and–Okay, stop Lucy...

Now, where am I? Oh right! How dare they approach him just because of his body! They didn't know him like I do! They don't know his quirks, his

"Luce? Why aren't you saying anything? And why is your face looked like it's goin' to cry or something?" In my peripheral view, I saw Natsu sit up straight and leaned over to ask Happy the same question.

"Can't you see? She's the jealous cause' she likkeeeesss youuu~"

"Lucy? Jealous? Why?" He then turned towards me, who at the moment, is internally freaking out.

Is this the right time?

Oh gosh, I decided I'm going to do it now didn't I?

But in the middle of the guild?

What if he rejects me? Can I really bear the thought of Natsu avoiding me because of awkwardness? No, but at least I would get my answer. If things got to that point, I'm just going to try my best and mend our friendship!

Yes, that's right! I'm going to do this one way or another!

Who knows? Maybe he felt the same way and I'm not reading those subtle glances and touches wrong!

Okay, you can do this Lucy!

"Lucy, are you jealous?"

I took a deep breath and looked at him. "Yes, Natsu. I'm jealous."

His eyes widened. I eyed the sudden flush that seems to appear on his cheeks and on the shell of his ear. "You are?"

I hummed, smiling at his adorable reaction. I widened my eyes when I saw his gaze on my lips but then I blinked and he is looking straight back at me.

Did I just imagine that?

My grin widened when I saw him scoot closer. "Why are you jealous?"

"Because they don't see you past your toned and gorgeous body like I do!" I blushed when I realized what my answer implied.

He smirked, "You think I have a great body, Luce? My my, does Lady Heartfilia stare at it when her defenseless best friend is not looking?"

Is this still Natsu?!

I calmed myself down.

Determination flaring, I leaned closer. "Defenseless? Don't make me laugh, Dragneel...And I do stare at it, appreciatively I might add. Why? Are complaining?"

He chuckled darkly, the sound causing shivers to run up my spine. "No, I'm not. In fact..." He leaned much closer and whispered. "Stare all you want, Luce..."

"Well, I don't really need your permission to do that..."I smirked at him.

He only hummed, eyes trailing over my form.

"When you said they can't see past my amazing body and that you do, what d'ya mean by that?" I softened my gaze and reached over to him. He watched my hand as it settled on his unruly salmon locks and smiled.

I smiled as weaved my fingers on his soft hair, giggling when I heard him sigh contently.

"They don't know the Natsu who likes to burn things whenever he's bored. That every night, before he goes home, he will enter his best friend's apartment to caress her hair and bid her goodnight in the most gentle voice one would not think that he's capable of..." I smiled when I saw him pull his scarf to hide his reddening cheeks then continued, "They don't know that whenever he saw his partner cry or sad, he would perform ridiculous antics like making up songs and dances together with Happy, just to make her smile and laugh. He will act so silly, not caring if they are in the middle of a busy street or in a serious situation. He will make her laugh, uncaring of how those actions would tarnish his reputation of being the feared and strong Fire Dragon Slayer of Fairy Tail. Those women don't see how he will dutifully take care of his best friend when she was sick, how he will try to cook and read instructions out of a medicine container just to know the proper way of giving it to a sick person. They did not see his thoughtful side when he uprooted a Rainbow Sakura Tree just because his best friend is sick and couldn't make it to the festival. They didn't see a person who would protect his loved ones to the best of his ability. They didn't see that he was such a great person! They don't and it bothers me that they can't see who you are past that body of yours! You are much more than that! They don't know you as I do!" I finished off, looking away when I saw his stunned expression.

"Lucy..."

I turned to look at him and whispered, "They don't like you as much as I do..." I shot him a shy smile, looking down in embarrassment.

"Luce, I don't-"

I quickly stood up, tears welling up my eyes. "I-It's okay Natsu...I understand. I-uhmm I-I'm just gonna g-go? Haha silly me I forgot I still n-need to do my laundry and-oh! I left my stove open! And-and- I forgot to lock my door so b-bye!" I stuttered, my heart breaking at each step that I take away from him.

"Lucy wait-" The sound of his voice broke my concentration and fell to the guild floor. I heard him push off his seat and hurried over to me.

I didn't look at him as I covered my face, embarrassed. I heard him sigh, "You didn't let me finish Lucy...Why're you leaving before I even tell you how much I love you? You're such a weirdo..."

At what he said, I finally let my tears go. I sniffed punching him weakly, "W-who would call the woman he l-loves a weirdo?"

"Natsu Dragneel, that's who..." He chuckled. I felt him sigh, "I'm sorry Lucy...Do you know what I was supposed to say earlier before you walk away?"

"W-what?"

"I was supposed to say, 'Luce, I don't know how will I top that confession of yours but just know that I love you and I am yours..' Cheesy right?"

I giggled, looking up at him from his embrace. "Yeah, that is so cheesy! But I love it!" I squirmed a bit and kiss his cheek. He looked shocked but I just smiled. "Thank you, Natsu..." I adjust his hold to be able to wrap my arms around him and looked straight into his eyes.

"And I'm yours..." He grinned before I saw a mischievous glint in his eyes. I suspiciously stared at him. "Whatever you plan to say don-"

"And now, my super amazing body will be yours too!" He laughed loudly as I smacked him on his chest in embarrassment. "Natsu!"

"What? I was just stating a fact, Lady Heartfilia..." He grinned, his demeanor from before returning.

Not wanting to forfeit, I smirked back. "How rude of you Mr. Dragneel to imply that when you haven't even asked me out..."

"I'm yours and you're mine, right? What more can you misunderstand from that?" I just continued looking at him, waiting.

He broke his character by grinning and I cheered, knowing that I won.

"Can I have the pleasure of calling you mine?"

"Oh gosh, you really need to stop reading my stories! But yes, I would really love to!" I laughed merrily, happy that we were officially together now!

"Now now, where were we? Oh, yes I was under the thought that you only want me from my body! How cruel of you Luce!"

I smacked him in the chest once again because of how silly he is, "Stop being silly Natsuuu~"

"Oh damn! I can't take it anymore! Hey lovebirds, if you're going to make out get a room will ya?!" A voice startled us only to find the guild watching us.

I yelped, untangling myself from Natsu before standing awkwardly. Natsu copied me, just more relaxed and unbothered by being stared at.

I stared around us, blushing at the teasing glint I saw in their eyes.

Silence enveloped us only to be broken by Mira who squealed loudly. It was then followed by the other girls and the loud holler of the boys.

"Pay up fuckers!" Cana exclaimed, earning groans from the crowd.

The girls surrounded me as I saw Natsu being congratulated by the others. He seems to notice my staring because he turned to look at me.

He waved, saluting as I giggled, now calm because of his silliness.

"Congratulations Lu-chan! I'm so happy for you guys!" Levy exclaimed after enveloping me in a hug.

"Aww thank you Levy-chan! I'm sure Gajeel will come around soon...I can tell that he really likes you!" Levy just blushed and hid her reddening face using her book. Right after her, Erza gave me one of her infamous bear hugs.

"I'm really happy for you and Natsu...Natsu may be a bit dense but he really is a great guy and after all the things you have both experienced, you two deserved this kind of happiness." She stated and I happily squeezed her back, appreciating her words.

She let go of me, "I'm really proud of you, Lucy. As your teammate, friend, and someone who grew up to be Natsu's older sister, I once again welcome you into the family!" I grinned at her, laughing when I heard Natsu exclaim, "An older sister?! Erza?!" and Erza's "Is there a problem Natsu?!"

"Can't believe you're both together now but I can't say I didn't imagine it..."I turned around to find Gray smiling at me. I grinned at him, "Yeah, I'm really glad I confessed even if it's so nerve-wracking!"

"You did really great even if is weird watching you both flirt with each other so openly but really, you guys fit each other so perfectly..."I swat his hands that pat my head, giggling as I did so. He glanced in Natsu's direction, "Hey pyro! Make Lucy cry and I'm gonna trash your face! Understand?!" I hit his usual bare chest playfully.

By then, a loud voice answered him. "Oh yeah?! Well if that ever happened, I'm gonna let you beat me up, not just trash my face! Ya hear that, Luce?!"

I laughed. "I heard you Natsu! Now, stop yelling!"

"Good! Cause' I'm gonna take care of you, love ya!" A loud cheer was once again heard around the guild and I can only cover my face with my hands in embarrassment.

"Uhh Yeah, not going to get used to that yet...Can't believe how Flamebrain said that so casually." Gray cringed as I laughed at the look on his face.

I caught someone in my peripheral view. "Gray? I hate to intrude but I can't help but ask, when will you tell Juvia what you feel?"

He remained silent for a moment, before giving me a small smile. "Seeing you mustering up the courage and confessing to pyro, I'd say soon..."

"I know it's soon but let me be the first to tell you both that I'm happy for you guys..."

"Thank you, Lucy..."


It was already past midnight when the guild party ended. While some members went into their respective homes, some chose to sleep in the guild hall. Natsu was accompanying me home since Happy stayed with Wendy and Charle after jokingly saying how he will give us some 'Alone time.'

"Luce?" I hummed in question as I happily matched Natsu's strides.

"Did that really happen earlier?" I tilted my head in confusion. I stopped walking, facing him.

"What?"

He ruffled his hair, face flushing under the moonlight. "Y'know, you confessing and stuff? Are we officially together now?"

I walked towards him and held him by his cheek. I smiled at the adorable look on his face and kissed him on his cheek. "Yes, you're mine and I'm yours..."

Under the moonlight, I saw how his face brightened by that one simple statement...

Under the moonlight, I saw how both of his hands held both of my cheeks...

Under the moonlight, I saw how he pulled me near and closed his eyes...

It was under the moonlight that Lucy Heartfilia and Natsu Dragneel first shared their first kiss.


AUTHOR'S NOTE:

And that's the end! Hope you liked it!


As for my other stories, I am in the process of writing the next chapters! I was busy with my studies and after a stressful week of exams, here I am!