Lucy was starting to wake up, but she felt her body was kind of stiff. Her bed felt pretty hard and lumpy.
"What's with this bed?" Lucy questioned as she moved her hands around, but she noticed something. She got a good feel and it doesn't feel like she's sleeping on a bed. It felt more like skin with muscles. She also felt her legs around something with something poking at her between her legs. Lucy carefully moved her head and noticed she was sleeping right on a naked Natsu. It was then that all of the events of last night came back to her. "Oh my gosh..."
"Urgh..." Natsu seemed like he was about to wake up and Lucy went stiff. She didn't know what to do once he woke up. Luckily for her, it seemed like he was still sleeping. Lucy looked around and saw their clothes scattered on the floor with a small opened pack. What's more is that Lucy played half of this on her own. She might have had a few drinks and got a little drunk, but she was also aware of what was going on around her. She tried to resist, but she couldn't. Lucy just got up from the bed and made her way out of the room, but it actually didn't go unnoticed by Natsu with him smirking. Lucy made her way to the bathroom and got right in the shower to try and clear her head.
"This isn't happening. It didn't happen." Lucy said as she was entering a state of denial. "Natsu and I did not sleep together. We didn't." The more she denied it, the more it came back to her. "How could I have let this happen?" Lucy didn't know what to think. She never really thought of Natsu like that, but it felt so good to her at the same time. As she was trying to get her thoughts together, her guard was down. That gave the opportunity for someone to grab her breasts and she felt something placed between her legs.
"Morning." Natsu said as he joined her in the shadow.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?!" Lucy said.
"Something to make this a good morning." Natsu said as he kissed around her neck and the feelings Lucy thought she shouldn't have was coming back.
"Natsu, stop it." Lucy said as she tried to put her walls back up.
"That's what you were saying last night." Natsu said as he turned her head towards him. "You know you want to." Natsu kissed her and Lucy couldn't resist how it felt as she reached for the back of of his head and held him there. Natsu pressed her against the bathroom wall and Lucy just let Natsu had his way with her.
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Lucy
Lucy was able to make it to work, but she was pretty distracted by what went on between her and Natsu. First, she allowed it to happen last night. Then, she allowed it to happen again this morning. Lucy never wanted to be one of those girls that got played by Natsu so he sleep with her, but now she has. What's worse is that she's still staying there. How is she suppose to handle this?
"What am I going to do?" Lucy questioned.
"Having trouble on deciding what to type?" Lucy took notice that Levy came by again.
"Don't you have your own work to do?" Lucy asked.
"I usually get mine done because I'm not distracted." Levy said. "What's wrong now?"
"I'll tell you only if you promise not to tell anyone or get I-told-you-so on me." Lucy said. When she said that, Levy instantly figured out what happened.
"You and Natsu did something intimate, didn't you?!" Levy said as she seemed happy about it.
"Wow. You being so smart like that is one of the reasons you're my best friends." Lucy said. Levy would like to cheer that she knew it, but she respected Lucy's wishes and didn't get all chipper about it.
"So how was it?" Levy asked.
"Levy..." Lucy said as she sound agitated, but sighed and changed her mood. "It actually felt really nice. I'm starting to get an idea as to how and maybe why he got a lot of girls. Now I've become one of them, the one thing I didn't want to be. I told myself that I would never allow myself to be seduced or anything by him as long as I'm there and I've failed."
"Are you sure you're not being too hard on yourself?" Levy said. "You're actually friends with Natsu. Those girls were probably a bunch of randoms and one night stands. Besides, you're staying with him. That means you'll be around more often."
"Yeah...and that probably means I'll be the tool for his own pleasure. He already made his move this morning and I let it." Lucy said. "I'm worried I won't be able to resist next time."
"What does Natsu really think of all this?" Levy asked.
"I'm not sure. He probably enjoyed it and making plans to make his next move." Lucy said. "I thought he and I had an understanding, but just like the womanizer I knew he was, he made his move and I couldn't stop it." She was starting to think the person she saw as her friend has been replaced by a womanizing inconsiderate playboy with her being his most recent victim.
"It sounds like you should just keep some distance form Natsu until you figure things out and I know where you should go." Levy said.
"Where?" Lucy asked.
"There's a Japanese festival going on. It's a few hours away, but it's beautiful and a lot of fun." Levy said. "You can rent one of those robes called a yukata. Maybe if you go, it will take your mind off of Natsu and give you some time to figure things out. Of course, it's pretty far. So you might have to get a hotel room for the night."
"That actually does sound like it would be fun." Lucy said.
"Great. You can take my ticket." Levy said. "I was going to go, but I've got to be somewhere else for an assignment on the same day. So I won't be able to go."
"Thanks, Levy. You really are a great friend." Lucy said. If Lucy can get some distance from Natsu, things will be great for her.
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Natsu's Apartment
After work, Lucy went back to the apartment and started packing. She heard the door open and saw Natsu came in and she was going to try and keep her distance from him.
"Hey!" Natsu said.
"Hi." Lucy said. Natsu moved closer and he noticed that she was packing.
"What are you packing for? Are you leaving?" Natsu asked.
"Only for a day or so." Lucy said. "Levy gave me her ticket for this little festival that's going on. I'm going to check it out and sleep in a hotel room."
"Sweet! I was just going to talk to you about that!" Natsu said and Lucy didn't like where this was going. "Lisanna came by and gave me an extra ticket. She had a couple because she was planning to go with her siblings, but they can't go. Now all three of us can go."
"Three of us?" Lucy said. If there's three, this might be easier for her than she thought.
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The Festival
Lucy was uneasy about Natsu going, but if Lisanna goes too, it might be easier. They picked her up and the three of them headed for the festival that was a few towns away. Once they got there, it looked like a summer festival and it looked amazing. It looked more amazing with it being dark out.
"Yeah! This was a great idea." Natsu said as he wore a blue yukata with Lisanna beside him in a white yukata.
"I've actually been here before. They have delicious food and fun games." Lisanna said. "Not to mention there are great fireworks.
"Uh... Hi..." They both turned around and saw Lucy with her yukata. Natsu thought she looked beautiful with her wearing her hair up with a strand on the side and she wore a pink yukata with flowers on it.
"Wow..." Natsu said with Lisanna noticing the look he was giving her.
"So let's go and have some fun." Lucy said as she tried to. The three of them went in together and it certainly was a fun experience. There was delicious food and fun games for them to play. It was a lot of fun. If only Lucy could enjoy it more, but she was trying to keep her distance from Natsu. She wanted to come here to keep away, but he followed. Natsu could see Lucy was having trouble adjusting to things. So he spotted something that might help.
"Lucy, hold on." Natsu said as he went to a stand. Natsu came back, but they couldn't see what he bought. "Hold still." He placed something in her hair and it was a hairpiece that looked like a lotus flower with gold beads hanging from it. "There."
"Wow. That actually looks really good on you." Lisanna said. She had to admit that it did. Lucy loved it, but it made her even more confused.
"Natsu?" Natsu turned around and was surprised as he saw Gary there.
"Gary?! You're here too?!" Natsu said.
"Yes, but I had no idea you would be. This is a nice surprise." Gary said.
"Better than you think!" Lucy said as she got an idea and went over to Gary. "How about I hang with Gary and you two can have your own fun?" The others were surprised by this, but Lucy didn't give them a chance to talk about it as she grabbed his arm and pulled him away. Natsu didn't really want to see her go.
"Actually, this gives me the opportunity. I actually want to talk to you about something, Natsu." Lisanna said. Without Lucy around, he was all ears. They stepped off to the side and talked in private.
"So what did you want to talk to me about?" Natsu said.
"Well, I was hoping to use this as an opportunity to tell you that...I like you...a lot." Lisanna said. Natsu was a little surprised to hear that. "However, it's as clear as day you like that friend of yours: Lucy. I was fine seeing you deal with those other girls because it seemed like they didn't mean much to you, but she's different. I can tell. I'm guessing that, despite all the girls you've been with, none are like Lucy. It's a bit of a cliché for someone like you, but also a classic and who doesn't like the classics."
"Lisanna..." Natsu said.
"If you want to be with Lucy instead, I'll understand. I'm just glad I got to meet you and made a pretty good friend. At least that's what I hope we are now." Lisanna said. "Are we?"
"Yeah. Of course." Natsu said. "Although, it's easier said than done with Lucy. I don't think she's into me like that."
"Maybe because she doesn't think you're serious about a relationship considering who you are." Lisanna said. "You've got to prove to her that you are serious about her."
"Prove that I'm serious about her..." Natsu repeated. He thought a lot about all that he's done and he could see her point. "You're right. Thanks." Natsu didn't wait around anymore as he hurried off to see Lucy.
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Lucy
"I'm sorry for dragging you along like that, Gary." Lucy said as she and Gary walked through the place. "A lot has happened recently and I just needed some space from Natsu just for a while."
"Is everything okay?" Gary said.
"Sort of... I'm not really sure myself." Lucy said.
"I'm sorry that you're not doing well." Gary said. "Although, I must say that you look absolutely beautiful dressed like that."
"Thanks. You are sweet." Lucy said.
"Lucy, as you may have noticed, I'm not Natsu." Gary said. "I don't use my fireman status for advantages. If you are not comfortable at Natsu's still, you are more than welcome to stay with me." Lucy was a little surprise by the offer. "How about you and I talk about it some more over a nice dinner?" Lucy wasn't really sure what to say, but she didn't get the chance because she saw Natsu running their way.
"Come on, Lucy." Natsu said as he grabbed her hand and dragged her away.
"Natsu, what do you think you're doing?!" Gary said.
"Sorry, but there's something I want to show Lucy!" Natsu said.
"Show me? Natsu, you can't just drag me off." Lucy said.
"Isn't that what you did earlier?" Natsu said and that got her to be quiet.
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Natsu and Lucy
Natsu led Lucy to a more secluded part of the festival, surrounded by trees and such. Natsu took a quick look at Lucy and saw how radiant she looked under the moonlight.
"What are we doing here? What did you want to show me?" Lucy said.
"There's suppose to be fireworks that are going to go off soon." Natsu said.
"And you had to drag me out here for that?" Lucy said.
"Well, no." Natsu said as he placed his hands on Lucy's arms. "I wanted to talk to you about us. Don't you think we should at least talk about what went on between us. I surely do."
"Well, I don't." Lucy said as she looked away. "It was a mistake in the first place. I tried not to be one of those girls you seduced and it turns out, I am now. I'm just another girl that you slept with without so much as a care." She pushed one arm off him, but Natsu grabbed her wrist and got her to look at him.
"That's not true. You're much more than that to me." Natsu said.
"Natsu, I'm not that much different than most girls." Lucy said. "I know where this is going. We slept together and now things are going to be weird between us. I've never seen you commit to any relationship. Why is that anyway?" Natsu looked right at her and smiled when he said this.
"Because they're not you." Natsu said. Lucy wasn't expecting an answer like that. Natsu closed the distance between them and kissed her with sparks flying...literally. Right when he kissed her was when the fireworks went off. Still, Lucy didn't pulled away. She wasn't expecting Natsu to be like this, but she's not sure if he's being sincere or this is just another line so he can sleep with her again. Lucy played dangerously close to the fire and now she's getting burned from it.