later that night, Lucy tucked the baby in to her sheets and let out a cute yawn.

"i can't believe pretty Lu really live with us"

neither did she

she just moved to Magnolia to live independently, look for a job, and maybe find someone to settle with.

she just met this kid and her father and unexpectedly became close, became a mom to the eyes of many people and now she's here living with them as a baby sitter.

Lucy just hummed and gently caressed her hair, "are you happy?"

the baby smiled, still eyes closed and nodded, "more happy pretty lu"

"then i'm happy too"

a few minutes passed and Sol eventually dozed off. Lucy carefully leaned away and stood up. she threw one last look to the baby and stepped out of her room, closing the door without a sound.

she stretched her arms and heared her muscles crack making her scrunch

her nose, "i'm sleepy gosh"

the door opened the moment she took the last step of the staircase.

approaching the person with running steps, Lucy flashed a smile, "you're here"

Natsu nodded and sighed, "quite exhausted"

"oh i see that. here let me help you" she said and got his bag so he can take off his wet shoes.

"i prepared dinner, better eat it". Natsu chuckled and nodded with a hum, "i'll eat it chef and you should sleep now you seem tired"

"are you okay down here?"

"of course now you can take your beauty sleep"

Lucy then took this chance to ruffle his hair like how he does with her, "you did well. eat quick so you can take a shower and sleep" she warmly said and turned back.

Natsu heaved a sigh and felt his heart racing "is this the feeling of having someone waiting and taking care of you?" he mumbled and looked around seeing no one but him...but unlike the past years, he knows that he's not alone. he finally felt the warmth of a home and a welcoming aura.

"i like it"

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Lucy went down as the clock strikes 6 am. she rubbed her eyes with her sweater paws and fiddled to the light switches, turning it on.

the whole house is still cold and quiet. the dim morning lights illuminated the curtains. she skipped to the kitchen and decided to cook breakfast.

since she lives here for free, how about help them with the chores right?

Lucy started to prepare bacons and sandwiches, while waiting for the bacons to be ready, she took the chance to open the curtains and sliding windows to let the light in.

she was about to walk back to the kitchen when footsteps striding down the stairs echoed. her eyes darted to him, pink hair slightly messy, white loose shirt, black shorts and slippers.

how can he look handsome with that clothes wtf

"Luce?"

the said girl snapped back. his tired droopy eyes are now slightly widened in shock. Lucy managed to flash a smile and waved, "good morning"

"good morning.. oh are you cooking bacons?" he asked when the smell lingered on his nose

"yes for your breakfast..wait up!" she then ran to attend the cooking, cursing and squealing in a whispered manner

dang he's so handsome i can't

Natsu rubbed his nape and dragged his feet to the kitchen, leaning his back on the doorway while watching her busy figure

is this the feeling of having a wife?

"you didn't have to"

his voice made her turn back and smiled, "it's okay you should get ready tho"

"thank you Luce"

"this is nothing na-nana...go on" she then focused on the foods again but Natsu didn't moved. he's still there, probably daydreaming of having a happy loving family with

"dada?" Sol's voice echoed which Natsu snapped back and walked to the stairs rapidly

Lucy put the bacons down on a plate and put the dishes on the table alongside with the sandwiches.

she then walked out to greet Sol but halted when she saw Natsu kissing the baby's cheeks. her giggles then heard right after. Natsu began to tickle her with his free hand, the other arm carrying her against his chest. Sol's laugh became louder.

Lucy's heart may or may not melted at the sight of the two. Natsu really looks like an ideal father, a kind husband.. her smile faded when she remembered what Yuki told her about Sol's mother.

she's missing a very important part of her mother life

"pretty Lu?"

with her nickname being called, she looked up again to the stairs and flashed a smile.

Sol squirmed on her father's hold and he willingly put her down. she began

running down and waddle to the older's arms. Lucy carried her up and

kissed her cheek, "good morning" she greeted

Natsu smiled and contently sighed

'she looks like Sol's mom'

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a doorbell interrupted their laughs and Sol slid down the couch as she volunteered to open the door.

the baby tiptoed to reach the doorknob and gasped at the familiar girl's sight, "auntie yuyu!"

Yukino laughed and carried her up. Sol removed her cap and put it on her

head. Yuki laughs became louder when it slid down to her face, "it's too big for you sol"

"finally you arrived" Natsu said and took the cap off his daughter's head

"sorry i woke up late..and you could have left ya know"

"nah it's okay.. Sol behave okay?"

"yes dada i will play well"

"bye yuki"

"bye Natsu!"

Natsu glanced at the girl and smiled brightly. he then turned back to Yukino and tapped her shoulder, "take this as a parental training"

"you didn't.." the younger glared and he just laughed, "okay fine i'll head out now.. bye babies"