"Natsu! Natsu! Open this door!" Levy called as she knocked on his bedroom door. After the fiasco with the press conference, things are getting out of hand with the band. Natsu is just keeping himself in his room and won't open up for anyone. "I really don't know what to do."
"It's only getting worse for you guys." Qaasim said as he turned on the television and showed the news. It showed what happened at the conference and it wasn't looking good for the band.
"I've got to make a calls. I really hope our performance doesn't get cancelled." Levy said as she stepped outside.
"I think we all need some air." Erza said.
"You guys go. I'll try to check on Natsu." Nat said.
"I will too." Rosalina said. Everyone stepped outside and were trying to figure their own thing out. Nat and Rosalina opened up the door and saw Natsu just laying against the bed.
"You doing okay?" Nat asked.
"No." Natsu said.
"Natsu, we're sorry." Rosalina said.
"Yeah. Sorry you're going through this." Nat said. "Is there really anything we can do to help out?"
"Nothing can make me feel better." Natsu said. "I can't help myself because one of my closest friends seem to have gone behind my back and is dating the girl that I like. I probably even ruined a big performance for the band. I just don't see how things can go up from here." They both feel really bad for Natsu and just don't know what to do to help them.
...
Outside
It became dark and everyone was trying to keep themselves distracted from their own problems. Alex and Gajeel seem to be taking it pretty tough themselves with the others trying to support them.
"I can't believe this." Gajeel said.
"I know. It's terrible." Alex said.
"Don't worry." Erza said. "I'm sure Natsu will pull through and we'll still perform."
"Yeah. Don't feel too bad for them, Alex." David said.
"I'm sure Fairy Tale is going to be fine." Thomas said.
"We still haven't proven who the better drummer is!" Gajeel complained. The others couldn't believe they're talking about that a time like this. "Just admit that I can rock!"
"But not as much as me!" Alex said.
"Are you two serious?!" Erza said with a raised voice and that got the two of them nervous. "How can you two be talking about that at a time like this? Our friend seems like he is having a serious problem and you're still debating on who the better drummer is?! You're both good! Deal with it and move on!" Erza can be pretty scary when she wants to be.
"How does she do that?" Qaasim questioned.
"I bet you really are regretting talking back to her, Thomas." David said.
"I've been on guard ever since I saw what she is like when she's mad." Thomas said. As all of them were talking about that, Gray kept his distance from them. He already ran out of patience with Natsu. He doesn't have any to deal with the others.
"You okay, Gray?" He looked and saw Zeref coming over.
"I be better if it weren't for Natsu." Gray said. "What has gotten into the idiot brother of yours? What the heck is his problem?"
"He's just...upset." Zeref said.
"At me? For what?!" Gray said as he has had enough of this nonsense.
"Gray, you might as well just admit it." Zeref said, but Gray still didn't get it. "How do you think Natsu feels? After all, you and Lucy are dating."
"Whoa! Whoa! What?!" Gray said as he was shocked to hear that. "Lucy and I aren't dating?!"
"What?" Zeref said.
"We're not dating! Why would you even think that we are?" Gray said.
"Well, you and she have been going off together a lot and you two have been acting secretive." Zeref said.
"That's because Lucy is upset. I've been comforting her and I'm trying to keep her from being embarrassed because of this crazy idea she has." Gray said. "Lucy thinks that there's something going on between Rosalina and Natsu."
"What?!" Zeref said. "Rosalina and Natsu? That's crazy. Wait a minute. Gray, tell me what's been going on." That was when Gray started to tell Zeref everything and things were starting to make sense. That was when Zeref saw the whole misunderstanding and he wasn't going to be the only one.
...
Natsu
Natsu finally stepped out of the room and went for the fridge. He looked to the side and spotted Lucy coming to check on him.
"Just getting something to drink." Natsu said as he opened the fridge and grabbed a bottle.
"You okay?" Lucy asked.
"Like you care." Natsu said.
"What's that suppose to mean?" Lucy said as she felt offended Natsu would even say that. Natsu just remained silent and Lucy really hates how things have been going lately. "You had a problem with Gray, now with me? Natsu what is going on?" Lucy is the last person he wants to talk to about any of this, but he also hates how he's acting towards her.
"Let's just say things haven't gone the way I expected these past couple days." Natsu said.
"Same here." Lucy said. Natsu started to see Lucy was upset and he didn't like what's been going on.
"Lucy..." Natsu said and got her attention. Natsu decided to just go for it and talk to her about all of this. Its' not like he can hit her. "Look... I just..."
"Natsu!" Zeref called as he stepped inside and was pulling Natsu back into the room. "Get in here, right now. We need to talk."
"Now?" Natsu said.
"Yes, now." Zeref said as he pulled Natsu inside with Nat and Rosalina surprised.
"What's going on?" Nat asked.
"Hold on." Zeref said as he closed the door so they could talk in private.
"What is this?" Rosalina asked as they all gathered on the bed.
"I just talked to Gray. He claims that Gray and Lucy AREN'T dating." Zeref said.
"What?!" Natsu said as that caught all their interest. "So why have they been together the way they have these past few days?"
"Apparently, Lucy thinks there's something going on between you and Rosalina." Zeref said.
"What?!" Rosalina said.
"That's crazy. Rosalina is like ten years older than me." Natsu said.
"Well, that's what Lucy thinks and it appears to be upsetting her for some reason." Zeref said. "Gray's just been trying to help her out the whole time. The reason they've been acting secret about is because Gray was afraid Lucy would be embarrassed for thinking of that or something."
"Whoa." Nat said.
"Again, that's crazy! I'm in love with Lucy!" Natsu said with Zeref spotting something. "If only there was a way for her to know that."
"She does now." Zeref said. He pointed behind Natsu and when Natsu turned around, he spotted Lucy and she heard everything. Natsu was shocked and Lucy couldn't stop smiling.
"Hi." Natsu said.
"Hi." Lucy said.
"Get up there." Zeref said as he pushed Natsu to move towards her. Natsu wasn't sure what to say. He didn't need to as Lucy wrapped her arms around him and Natsu held her in his.
"Deja vu, huh, Rosalina." Nat said as it had those two think of their own little moment.
"I think I know what's next." Rosalina said. Natsu and Lucy looked at each other and closed the distance. Zeref and the others were trying not to look. Made a little noise, but those two didn't cared as they kissed each other. After all the tension and hard times with the band, the two of them are finally together.
...
The Next Morning
It may have been a rough day, but now it's a new day. All any of them could have done last night was try and get some sleep. Natsu probably had something great happen to him, but even he had a hard time sleeping in a cramped trailer with all the guys. The door opened up with the girls coming in with Zeref waking up.
"Hey, girls." Zeref said.
"Morning. That was certainly a thing to see last night." Rosalina as she pointed to Natsu and Zeref agreed with her on that.
"Hey, Zeref. Sleep okay?" Erza asked.
"I think I was the only one here that did." Zeref said as he pointed to the guys sleeping all over the trailer. Erza and Levy walked over and tried to get the guys up.
"Wake up! It's time to get up!" Erza said as the guys were waking up. Lucy hurried over and kissed Natsu right when he was waking up.
"Morning." Lucy said.
"Hey, you." Natsu said as he kissed her. Zeref was happy for his brother. Those who didn't see what happened last night were surprised.
"Did you just see what I saw?" Gajeel questioned.
"Did those two really just kiss?" Erza asked.
"I saw it too." Levy said.
"When did this start happening?" Gray said.
"So who wants what for breakfast? You guys have a big day." Zeref said.
"We do?" Gray questioned. With all that's been going on lately, they almost forgot something until Levy reminded all of them.
"The dinner! The senator's family!" Levy said. "It's still on!" The band freaked from hearing that. They still have their performance for their most important guests.
...
The Dinner
All of them got dressed up for this big event. Even NBB was able to go with them. They soon found themselves in a great hall and were amazed. Sitting at the center was New York's senator with his family.
"Anyone else feeling a little out of place?" Natsu said. All of them were. This really didn't seem like their kind of scene. All of them had a seat and trying to enjoy their dinner. Trying was the keyword because it felt so stiff and uncomfortable for them. They just aren't use to this sort of fancy stuff.
"People actually like this stuff?" Gray questioned.
"Seriously. How is this a party? It's so quiet." Gajeel said.
"Just behave yourselves." Levy said. They were trying, but this didn't seem to be as fun as they thought. That was until they heard one of the senator's kids banging on the table with silverware like they were playing the drums. The senator's wife got the child to stop, but it stirred something with the band. Natsu actually took a fork and tapped it against his plate. It got the others going as they used the fancy table settings as instruments and were actually making great music. Normally, people would be complaining about it, but it actually sounded nice. The band got this party really going and it helped when they got on stage for their song. A song about how you want to hear certain words from someone. For Natsu and Lucy, they might be able feel it.
(Natsu)
I need to know
I need to hear it from you
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
I just need to know
I don't want to hear it from anyone, but you
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me cause I need to know
You are my heart
You are my soul
Tell me cause I'm dying to know
I want to know
Tell me you love me
So I can give you my love
I need to know
I need to hear it from you
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
I just need to know
I don't want to hear it from anyone, but you
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
(keytar solo)
I need to know
I need to hear it from you
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
Do you love me?
Tell me that you love me
Tell me you love me
(Yeah)
That song really got people moving and it ended up being a great party. Natsu and Levy spoke to the senator himself and was a pleasure for both sides. As they were talking, Gajeel and Alex were settling things.
"You were pretty good up there." Alex said.
"Thanks. I guess you're a great drummer yourself." Gajeel said. "We'll call this a draw."
"Good." Erza.
"Yeah. You should probably listen to Erza more." Thomas said.
"Still scared of Erza?" David asked and he so was.
"Oh brother." Qaasim laughed.
"Well, this party was fun." Levy said as all of them were coming together. "However, I think it's time we were on our way home."
"It was great to meet you guys." Natsu said.
"Same here." Nat said as they were all saying their farewells. "I'm glad to see things worked out well with you two."
"Same here." Natsu said as he wrapped his arm around Lucy. "So...tell me you love me."
"Yeah." Lucy laughed.
"Okay." Gray said. "We are going to want an explanation for this later, but let me just say on behalf of all of us... Finally!" All of them had a laugh before the band got on their bus and was on their way home. Natsu and Lucy are together, the band had a great time on tour, and there was much fun. Now there's only thing left to say. What's going to happen from here?