Author's Note: Hey guys. I've been thinking about stopping for awhile; in writing I mean. I need to freshen up a bit and organize some things but don't worry I won't leave my stories unfinished that I promise you. Let's just hope I won't be gone for a long while. Here is another update. Hope you will read this also please review.


Lucy POV

"Okay that's the last on the list," I smiled after checking my list making sure I bought everything. "Better get home and check on Happy."

I'm a bit hesitant about leaving him but I really need to stock some food. I'm such in a hurry that I didn't even stop to any bookstore that I passed by. Speed walking towards my apartment, I hastily open my door but stop dead on my tracks.

"Ah, Lucy," Lissana greeted me with a smile. She is holding Happy on her shoulders. "Welcome back."

"Lissana?" I whispered in surprised then returned her smile.

Looking at Happy in her arms I noted that the said cat is still sleeping. I sigh in relief that I was worried over nothing. Happy purred as Lissana rubbed his back in circular motion.

"You're back early?" I asked as I closed the door. "I thought you and Natsu will arrive tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

"We're a bit worried about Happy since it would be hard for you take care of him by yourself," Lissana answered. "It seems like he is feeling better."

"Oh, speaking of which; where is Natsu?" I asked I walked towards my kitchen. "I hope he is not sleeping in my bed."

Lissana giggled as she continued to rock Happy. She looked at the entrance of my kitchen; my eyes widen fully understanding what she meant. I immediately enter my kitchen only to find my team mate eating the last bit of my food.

"Natsu!" my voice full of venom.

"Ah Lucy," he looked at me with not trace of guilt of what he doing right now. "Do you have any more food? I'm still hungry."

"My kitchen is not for you to raid!" I shouted as I throw him out the kitchen. "Seriously, I have no food left."

Then I heard giggles obviously coming from Lissana. I can imagine Natsu pouting making Lissana giggle at him. I also smiled picturing a sulking Natsu. Now in good mood I started to clean the mess Natsu made and make dinner. After cleaning I started cooking letting my hands guide me of what I'm doing.

"There all done," I smiled to myself observing the dishes I just finished cooking. "I guess I'll just call them then."

Natsu and Lissana are smiling to each other while Happy is still asleep in Lissana's shoulder. Words died in my throat as I silently looked at them after I entered the room. No matter how many times I see this kind of scenario I can never get used to it and the throbbing feeling in my chest only gets worse. They look like a real family that you can see in a family portrait and there is no place for a best friend who is suffering from one sided love. I'll only get in the way so it's best if I let fate make its course for them. I took a deep breath before putting my best smile.

"Dinner is ready," I called making my presence known. Natsu's face light up and hurriedly walk out to get some food. "You can give Happy to me I know you're tired Lissana so I made a light snack for you so relax for a bit."

"Thanks Lucy," Lissana smiled as she handed me the still sleeping feline. "I guess I'll fill my stomach first before I go home."

"Of course," I smiled. "It's the least I can do for making you go in my place and putting up with Natsu for days."

"Hey, we're friends," Lissana grin. "Besides thanks a lot for taking care of Happy while he is sick. Goodness knows he could be fussy as Natsu."

I put Happy against my chest knowing the cat likes to sleep on chest a lot. I smiled reassuringly at Lissana as she disappeared to join Natsu in the kitchen. I stroke his fur earning a soft purr and he nuzzled his head against my breast. Looking at the sleeping feline I can't help but smile softly. Happy is precious to me and sometimes I wonder what would it be like if I had a kid like him. Not that I'm hoping that he somehow sees me like a mother figure.

"Lucy?" a groggy voice snapped me from my thoughts.

"Did I woke you up Happy?" I rubbed the back of his head. "Are you hungry?"

"Kind of," he answered with a sleepy voice. "I want fish."

"You feeling better buddy?" Natsu asked as he entered while rubbing his well filled stomach.

"Natsu," Happy leaped from my arms to Natsu.

"He just woke up," I informed him. "I'll prepare something for him."

I took one last look at the two as Natsu started to tell how the mission went. I smiled at them at how they get along well. Now that I think about it, I never saw the three of them hung out together. I smiled to myself thinking that it could be arrange.

"Ah Lucy," Lissana exclaimed as we met at the door way to my kitchen. "I better get going now. Thanks for the food."

"It's no trouble," I smiled at her. "There is also something I would like to ask you about."

"What is it?" Lissana look at me expectantly.


Author's Note: An update. I know it's not that really good chapter but I hope you'll still be in tune. Until then, see you.