Btw, I don't plan on this story being as long as my others. I don't know the length of it yet, but it definitely won't be over 10 chapters. It's just a short story, cute story! Sorry I haven't updated in so long, but I'm glad you guys like the first chapter! Have fun!

Lucy was thoroughly confused about what happened. Natsu… the same best friend who was supposed to be gay kissed her? That just doesn't make sense! Natsu is gay for Gray! He's not straight! He definitely isn't so why the hell is he kissing her of all people? He could have at least kiss Loke or Gajeel! It didn't even have to be Gray! But no, he had to kiss a girl and her of all people! She's sinking her own ship! She would not get in the way! Gratsu would be canon even if she has to force them to be together! She will not allow something like that to happen again.

Sighing, Lucy walked down the hall with her backpack thrown over her shoulders and phone clutched in her hand. Her friends wouldn't shut up about the kiss, but she just wanted to pretend it never happened. But that's when it dawned on her… she must be Natsu's beard. He knew people were catching on to his and Gray's love, but he wasn't ready to come out of the closet yet. That had to be it. She was just a beard and he wanted to throw everyone off the gay trail. Lucy wouldn't be fooled though. She sees the way they look at each other… Granted, it's not really a pleasant look, but behind all that anger is a sexual tension that is just aching to be released. It's only a matter of time before they start making out in the middle of the—

No! Lucy gets it now! She was practice! Natsu is obviously the inexperienced one out of the two of them… Gray can get whoever he wants, but Natsu is such a dork. He just need to practice. Maybe gray told him he was an awful kisser and he needed to practice, and who better to practice with than his best friend. But that doesn't make sense because Natsu wasn't that bad of a kisser. He was pretty decent. His lips were pleasantly chapped and so warm. The way they meshed with hers turned Lucy to mush and she wouldn't mind—

No! Lucy shook her head. That theory obviously didn't make sense… Natsu was a decent kisser. It had to be a beard. He must have known she was getting close to his and Gray's secret. She was telling him that it was okay and that they'd still care about him, even if he was gay. He must have gotten really nervous suddenly and kissed her to hid his and Gray's relationship. That had to be it.

She entered her first hour, which she happens to have with Levy. Once she was in her seat with her bag dropped to the floor, Lucy turned around in her chair and desperately grabbed Levy's shoulders with unsure eyes. She didn't say anything, but pleaded for help. The bluenette sighed and patted her on the head. "There there, Lu chan. I know… it's a confusing time for us Gratsu shippers."

"What am I supposed to do, Levy chan? Just act like it never happened? I'm obviously his beard and he's just trying to hide his love for Gray, right?"

Levy sighed again while shaking her head. "I hate to tell you this, Lu chan, but we may have a bigger problem on our hands."

Lucy pulled her arms away from Levy in shock and held one hand to her lips. "No… no, don't even say it. I've been avoiding the thought since yesterday."

"We have to face the facts, Lu chan."

Lucy vigorously shook her head. "No! It's not true! H-he can't—"

"He might—"

"Don't say it Levy chan! My heart will be broken!"

"He might be straight!"

"Nooo!" Lucy buried her eyes in her hands. "It just can't be true! I mean, Natsu has pink hair Levy!"

"What about my pink hair?"

Lucy jumped and turned around slowly with a wavering smile. She just can't look at him the same way. Natsu… and— and straight? It just can't be true! Her desperation got the best of her and she turned back around in her chair to face her best friend. Natsu leaned over, looking at her curiously, before a grin split across his lips. "You said you'd accept me no matter what, Luce. And that's what I want."

"You mean that's what you want to be, but you can't because you're fighting with your inner demons, right? It's okay to be different. You don't need to force yourself, Natsu. I will love you no matter what."

His brows furrowed and he looked extremely confused. Levy spoke up behind her which Lucy did not want at this moment. She wasn't ready to face the facts yet! Natsu was gay! She was just his beard! That's all there is to it! There's no way he's— Lucy can't even say it. Natsu Dragneel and straight don't belong in the same sentence. He has pink hair!

"Natsu… are you attracted to girls?"

Too soon, Levy! Give her time to mourn!

"No, not really."

Thank the lord! That leaves only one option! It means he's attracted to—

"I only like Lucy."

W-what? She hasn't even came to that conclusion yet. She just thought she was a girl and Natsu might be straight so he wanted to kiss a girl. But she's supposed to believe that she came in the way of her own ship? This was just the worst!

"So you're only attracted to Lucy?" Levy clarified.

When Lucy's eyes locked with his, he looked away with a little blush and pout. "Y-yeah… Shes beautiful, okay?"

Lucy's face flamed into a crimson heat. She stared at her best friend in shock with her words unable to come out. Her heart thumped vigorously and it only accelerated when Natsu turned his head again to meet her gaze. She quickly looked down at her lap and fumbled with her fingers. She ignored Natsu's intense stare, but peeked up at him through her bangs, only to blush further when he licked his lips at the site of her embarrassed and red. Natsu suddenly grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the room with Lucy trying to catch her footing behind him. "N-Natsu!"

"I'm sorry. I didn't want anyone else to see you looking like that!"

Like what? Lucy looked down at the hand that wasn't being held and furrowed her brows. What was she looking like?

She was suddenly pulled into an empty classroom and pinned against the wall with her hands at her side. Natsu leaned over her and she squeezed her eyes shut, unsure of what else he was going to do. His breath fanned over her lips, then a hot breath suddenly blew into her ear with Natsu rough fingers coming down to tickle her side. "Boo!"

Lucy jumped and whacked him on the chest with a small giggle, which only made him laugh. He looked so handsome with his arms clutching at his stomach and smile wide and toothy. His eyes shined in play before one corner of his lips pulled up into a smirk and he the took a step closer to her while biting at his lower lip. He looked… he looked sexy and hot, and Lucy couldn't help but squirm. Lucy held her arm self consciously and stared up at her best friend. What was wrong with him today? Natsu was never like this. He never made her heart so…

Lucy clutched at her chest with a small blush and looked down at her feet. He never made her feel so jittery. This was certainly different than the Natsu she was seeing since she's known him. Bottom or uke didn't seem to fit his personality anymore. Maybe he and Gray would switch? She just didn't know Natsu could be such a tease. She always saw him as the blushing bottom character who would be nervous to have sex for the first time. But now… now with him leaning over her with a confident smirk, his muscles straining under his tight shirt and and sharp canines gnawing at his lip, she found him unbelievably attractive.

It made her shake her head and lean further back against the wall to try and get farther away from him. This didn't feel right. She never cared about the opposite sex as something more than a friend and somebody to ship with another male. This was foreign. Her heart wasn't supposed to beat like this and Natsu was supposed to be in love with Gray! She's wanted those two to get together since she saw them interact and she still feels the same way. She's invested in this ship and she will go down with it. She will not get in the way of Natsu and Gray. Natsu said he wasn't attracted to girls and is only attracted to her. He can only find someone attractive if he likes them. That means there's still a chance. Natsu can be gay! She just has to make Natsu fall for Gray! This can still work! There's still a chance!

"I think we should head back to class, Natsu."

He frowned and didn't remove himself from the wall so she was stuck like this. "Don't wanna. You said you'd accept me so accept me."

His hand settled on her waist with the other one coming up to cup her cheek so tenderly. Her world was spinning and she felt a little dizzy. She had to place both hands on his chest to keep herself steady which didn't help her position because Natsu only held her tighter. He suddenly ducked his head down and pressed his lips to hers for the second time. She was shocked once again and stood there, unsure of what to do. It only lasted for a moment before he pulled away so their lips weren't touching, but he stayed close. "You said I should do what I want to. And I want to do this." He pressed kiss after kiss to her lips and her heart felt like it was going to explode from beating so fast. Eventually, Lucy's eyes feathered shut and she let him have his way with him. Damnit, what's gotten into him? Why did Natsu suddenly seem so fond of kissing? And why wasn't she pushing him away?

The warning bell rang and Natsu pulled away with a grin. Her lips were parted with her eyes lidded tiredly. Her hands squeezed his shirt with Natsu still holding her so tightly, and she found her self fumbling back to try and step away from him, but she was pinned to the wall.

"You said I should do what I want… and you would judge me. You would love me no matter what. And I want you." He leaned over to mumble against her ear with a smirk that made Lucy shiver. "You're mine now, Lucy Heartfilia."

How did it turn out like this?