I remember waking up from the "nap" laying on top of the incredibly naked, hard, warm, and deliciously comfortable body of Laxus Dreyar. Wiping the sleep out of my eyes, I lift my head to be greeted by the softest gaze I have ever seen the man wear. Those beautiful steel grey eyes held an emotion I couldnt quite place, but left a warm gentle buzzing throughout my body. "Mornin' Blondie" the man lazily drawled. "What time is it Sparky?" I queried. "Time for us to have a little discussion Princess. I think we need to figure out what this "thing" between us is." "I'm all ears Thor." At this Laxus smirked. "At least she isn't running away, and god of thunder is totally fitting a man of my attributes!" He mused to himself. Shaking his self absorbed reverie away.

"Lucy, I think we have something here, between us. You are the only woman that I have ever shared a morning after with, on multiple occasions. I'd like to date you, call you my girl. I understand that you are an incredible and independent woman. Your career and training come first. I am willing to wait as long as you need. I don't want to hold you back, I just want to fit into your life. Be there to support you. I think can make it work but I understand if you don't fee"

"Yes Laxus."

"same way. I don't think I could just be friends, but... wait, what?"

"I said yes Sparky. I'd like to try. After Tartorus and Alvarez, I think I finally have my priorities straight. I do want to take it slow. I know that's odd to say because I am lying naked on top of you, but I have never been in a real relationship before, so yes, I do want to take it slow. My writing career has taken a different turn. I am in the final stages of publishing my first book. I have my training routine down. I actually saved people during Alverez. I am not a damsel in distress. I know now that I am a strong mage."

"Yes you are."

Laxus then captured Lucy's lips in a breathstealing kiss.