I could feel my cheeks burning up from getting caught trying to steal a glimpse of her. The woman who was once everything to me, was standing before me, and it saddened me that we were slowly drifting apart. I can't lie though, I was happy to see her, but not happy it had to always be in the courtroom. Along with my cheeks turning red, my body started to react when those big brown eyes were staring back at mine. She was beautiful human being, who was far too stubborn for her own good. But she also had a heart of gold and lived life with so much passion.

I watched her shake her head in disapproval as if she knew the sinful thoughts that were roaming around my head. I started to grin, because I knew if she did, she would probably give me one of her infamous kicks and call me a pervert. The moment seemed only like a few seconds, but I snapped out it as the bailiffs were escorting us to the mediation room. I hated this room with a passion. It reeked of stale carpet and there were no windows, but I always felt myself indulging it, because most of the time Lucy and I would be left alone to discuss Nashi.

Nashi had to be one of the most beautiful little girls in the world. She ended up coming out looking exactly like her mother from head to toe, which left my imprint on her minor. I only gifted her with salamander colored strands in between her blonde ones and a toothy grin. She had the personality of no other and had gotten her passion and stubbornness from Lucy and aggressiveness and impatience from me. That kid is one hell of a Dragneel in my eyes...but can I really call her my own? I have been feeling like a horrible father, because I had only met her 6 months ago, when I arrived back in Magnolia from what was supposed to be a one year business trip. I'll admit it, I freaked when Lucy emailed me telling me she was pregnant, because we literally only had sex once, but I guess that was all it took. I could never find the strength to explain myself to Lucy on why I didn't come back when I was supposed to. But to be honest I was far too afraid of what kind of father I would become, since my own was in and out of my life. I had no idea to how be a damn dad let alone a good lover.

"Right this way" bailiff Rogue ushered.

I nodded and followed the direction he was pointing in. As we entered the room Lucy was stopped by the bailiff escorting her. I overheard a bit of their convo before finding a chair to sit in.

"Would you mind signing this" he asked pulling out a book from his jacket.

"Of course," Lucy replied "anything for a reader of mine. What's your name"?

"Sting" he said firmly. "It's for my girlfriend though. Can you make it out to Yukino? It's Y-U-K-I-N-O".

"Sure thing" she smiled jotting it down. "She's one lucky girl".

"Thanks" he said reaching for the book back.

I really never expected Lucy to be this famous as an author. She use to write her little stories throughout high school, and they would sometimes be published in the school newspaper, but I didn't think much of it back then. Ever since I came back, I have seen her billboards and pictures strewn across multiple outlets. It was mind-boggling, because I don't how she found time to reach it to the top while also raising a child. Most women would give up their passions to raise their families, but she opposed that life style.

Lucy finally entered the room and began picking at her nail polish. She seemed so anxious, but tried to look carefree leaning against the wall.

"Thank you for finally gracing us with your presence Ms. Heartfilia" I said snarky.

Knowing what I said would hit a nerve, I waited patiently for her response.

"Cut the shit Natsu! Let's get this over with" she shot back.

Amused with her sass, I sat in solitude watching her whole demeanor change. God, I was still smitten by her. I loved everything about her, particularly when it came to teasing. But today she seemed more serious and uninterested with my shenanigans.

"I only wanted to talk to you about getting Nashi on Fridays. I put in a request to have them off until further notice. So instead of only getting her on Saturday and Sunday, I would also be able to get her on Fridays".

"Why would you do that without running that by me first"? She questioned.

"Look, Nashi is our daughter...it's a simple Yes or No Luce".

"I don't know Natsu, she has piano practice on Fridays and I need to be there".

"Not necessarily... you just want to be" I said with my voice trailing off.

"OH REALLY? Or maybe it's because I have always been there, unlike you. You should have just stayed where you-".

Here we fucking go again, I murmured to myself. I can never say anything right to her because she always takes it wrong. I could feel myself getting madder by the minute. There wasn't going

to be many more times for her to go off on me like this and me just sit there and say nothing. I get it she's mad at me for what I did... but let's at least try to be adults for our daughter sake.

"What a surprise! After all the times you said you didn't want to be like your dad, you ended up being just like him. Freaking idiot". She laughed.

I don't know which one of those words pushed me to my limit, but I found myself pinning up her wrist against the wall staring deeply into those brown eyes.

"You take that shit back Luce" I snarled.

"No Natsu because it's the truth" she spat trying to squirm out of my grip.

I tightened my grip around her wrist and continued to stare into her eyes until she stopped trying to break free. I closed in on what little space we had left, leaving us less than an inch apart. I could feel her shallowed breath brush against my lips.

"Natsu" she said seductively.

I could feel my pants start to tighten as my name left her lips. Her eyes began to look into mine trying to figure out my next move. But before I could make it, Lucy hiked up her knee with all her might and thrusted it into my groin, making me collapse to the ground.

"You fucking pervert" she hissed while slamming the door.

Seriously Natsu... you would pick a time like this to get a boner, I said to myself in disbelief as my body had just betrayed me.

Well that escalated quickly (O_O'). Let's see what Gray has to say about all this.