Author's Note: 'Sup guys. This update is just to let you know that I'm still active and I didn't abandon this story.
"Why are all dressed up?" a sudden and familiar voice asked.
"Natsu!" I shouted while holding my hand against my chest. "Do you really need to sneak up on me every time?"
"We came to hang out," Natsu said with a grin.
"Aye," Happy echoed. "We brought pens and cards."
"I can't" I waved my hand in a dismissing manner. "I need to go."
"What?" Natsu said while pouting. "And we came all the way here."
"Oh, come on you guys always come here," I countered while tying my hair. "Besides I always go out during Wednesday."
There done. I look at myself in the mirror. I choose to wear comfortable clothes and tied my hair so that it won't bother me during my cooking and baking lesson. I feel satisfied with myself knowing there are things that I can do by myself even though it's just simple things. At first I take lessons so that it could help earn his attention but now I'm starting to do it because I like it. Well, not that I'm gonna deny but I also want him to compliment me when I get better.
"Lucy," a very serious and rare tone of voice snapped my attention.
I turned to look at Natsu. He is sitting on my bed with a very serious face. Happy is nowhere and I can faintly hear movements in my kitchen. That little cat thief is raiding my fridge again.
"Is there something you want to tell me?" Natsu asked expectantly.
"Not that I can think of," I answered with a shrugged. "Why?"
He frowned at me and he seems to be sizing me if I'm telling the truth. He let out an irritated huff.
"You've been going out a lot lately," his tone sounded annoyed. "And you've smelt weird lately."
I hugged my chest, completely insulted. I take a bath everyday unlike someone who takes a bath once a week. Being called weird is normal but saying I smell never happened. Oh my gosh, maybe he catch on of what I've been doing which I don't really mind but it's the chance of him asking why is something I want to avoid. I can't really lie on him. Nah,maybe I'm just over thinking things.
"Look Natsu, there are things that I want to do by myself same as you wanting to do some things by yourself," I reasoned out. "Isn't that right?"
He just averts his eyes away from me showing that he is not content with such reasons. He really is childish sometimes. As much as I want to console this sulking Natsu I still have class to go to.
"I got to go now," I informed him. "Tell you what you and Happy can stay here until I get home is that good."
He just glance at me and that is all the answer I need. Leaving him in a foul mood will keep me distracted during my lessons so I need to compromise.
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"I noticed you are a little late tonight Lucy-san," a kind voice said.
"Koume-sensei," I greeted him with a smile. "Something unexpected popped up."
"Oh, I hope nothing serious then," he answered with a bit of worry. "I don't want one of my good students to drop off."
"Of course not sensei," I said with motivation. "I love to cook and I want improve myself."
"You mages never seize to amaze me," he answered with a laugh. "Always giving your best in everything you do."
I can feel my chest swell with pride with that complement. Being a member of one of a well known guild put a lot of pressure; it is not just representing yourself but also your family.
"I always see your guilds name on newspapers," he informed. "Like destroying a house, destroying a mountain or flooding a village.
"Um..um…we are not that dangerous or anything," I waved my hand in defence. "We tend to go overboard sometimes that is all."
"Especially your partner, Natsu was it?" he continued on. "What a fellow I dare say."
"No, that's not it-" he put a hand on my head to stop me from rumbling.
"I hope I get to meet your partner too next time," he said with a smile.
I can feel my face heat up with that look he is giving me. Why am I having a hard time hiding my feelings when it comes to him? Never mind I already know the answer to that.
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It's been a long night and all I want is to take a bath and sleep. I drag my exhausted body to the bathroom and take a quick shower. After changing into comfortable clothes I crawl under my comforter and let out a satisfied sigh. When I'm at the brink of falling asleep I feel movements beside me. Too tired I ignore it knowing who it is.
"She smells weird again," a voice said breaking the silence in the room.
I choose to ignore his comment in favour of falling to my sweet dreams. Just before I sleep fully consume I feel muscular arms snake around my waist and under my neck making that arm my make-shift pillow. The feeling of warm breath against my neck fully lull me to sleep.
Author's Note: Hope you like the update. Originally, I have a lot of ideas for this story and now I'm not sure if I can still carry on those ideas. I'll try to make it a reality since there is no harm in trying. Hope to hear from you guys. Sorry if I missed some mistakes.
