Me: Natsu, disclaimer!

Natsu: Right!

-sends up flames to form words saying:

Ari-chan does not own Fairy Tail, it belongs to Hiro Mashima. -

Me: Why so fancy this time, Natsu?

Natsu: 'Cuz.

Me: -.-

Natsu: :D

Me: -.-"

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Chapter 3

A Fight pt.2 & Afterwards

Last time:

"Fire Dragon's Roar!" Natsu yelled, letting loose a gyser of flames.

It dawned on me then, why he smelled so familiar, HE WAS A DRAGON SLAYER!

Now:

I faced the onslaught of flames firmly, the onlookers gasped and even yelled warnings out, but what happened next seemed to put everyone into shock.

I ate his fire.

Natsu just stared at me for a second, a dumbfounded expression on his face.

Natsu's POV

"Fire Dragon's Roar!"

'I've got her now!' I thought to myself as I sent my flames blazing towards her. But then something I never thought would happen, did.

She ate my fire! I stared at her.

Thats why she smelled familiar! She smelled like another dragon! She's like me!

My attention snapped back to what was happening. "Twins Dragon's Roar!" She yelled before sending both fire and water at me!

Ari's POV

Natsu had collapsed after my Twin Dragon's Roar overtook him. I kind of felt bad for him. Everyone rushed me and I got lightheaded again, but I fought throught the crowd to get to the now awake, but dazed, Natsu.

"Here." I offered him some of my flames, so that he could recover.

"Thanks." I watched him as he gratefully ate the flames from the palm of my hand.

I helped him to his feet as I got up and I went to turn away to leave. "Wait." I turned back to him with an eyebrow raised in question. "Where were you going earlier?" Natsu asked. "Oh, that? I need to find somewhere to stay, since it seems Im going to be staying in Magnolia for a while." I give him a small smile. It feels weird to be smiling at first, but then he smiles back and it almost feels normal.

"You can stay with me if you like." Natsu states, as if it where nothing.

"A-are you sure? I mean, I don't want to-" I start, taken aback, but he cuts me off. "It's fine, really. Come on, it'll be fun." He grins widely at me, and I can't help but cave. He probably wouldn't give up anyway. "Okay, fine. But only for tonight." I say.

"Huh-uh. You're gonna stay until you find somewhere else to stay." He says stubbornly.

I huff and he smiles triumphantly, knowing he's won. "Fine. Let's just go, okay?" It had gotten pretty late in the time that we had been running around and sparring, and the sun was almost gone behind the horizon by now.

Natsu grins and nods. "Okay." He grabs my hand and begins to lead me off away from where we had been fighting. I feel a strange warm tingle creep up my arm from where his skin was touching mine. It wasn't unpleasant, but I didn't know if I liked it or not, it was something new to me.

=TIMESKIP, BROUGHT TO YOU BY COFFEE~!=

After we went back to the guild to get my stuff, Natsu began to lead me to his home. He and I made small talk, about things we each liked, neither of us ready just yet to approach the topic on both of our minds: the fact that we where both Dragon Slayers.

"What's your favorite time of year? Like season?" Natsu asked. "I really like summer." I replied. "REALLY?! ME TOO!" He laughed. For some reason he seemed to be honestly interested in my responses. Maybe because we're both Dragon slayers. "Favorite color?" Natsu requested. "Hmm... I like blue and orange. I like purple, red, and pink too." Natsu seemed to turn his face away at my mention of the last color. I felt slightly dejected, but brushed it off.

Natsu's POV

I wanted to know more about this girl. I waited for her as she went into the guild to get stuff. What should I do? Ask her questions? Hmmm... Maybe... GAH! I'm no good at these kinds of things!

Ari came back out f the guild hall with her backpack and blanket. It was almost the exact same color as my hair! My stomach felt all weird and fluttery when I caught her scent when she came closer. I wonder what that means? Am I allergic to her?

I hoped not.

I notice her give me a strange look. I relaxed a little, realizing I had tensed up a little bit. I smiled at her and she finally smiled back. It looked stiff, like she wasn't used to moving her face like that.

As I started to lead Ari to my house, I started to relax more, so I decided to try the question thing.

"So... What's your favorite kind of weather?" I causually asked her. She looked like she felt a bit awkward, but she answered my question. "I like it when it's just warm enough to go swimming, not overbearingly hot, but not cold either. I also like the rain, but I've never seen snow." I smiled. "What's your favorite time of year?" I paused. What was that again? oh yeah. "Like season?"

"I really like summer." Ari states. A grin spreads across my face, and I shouted. "REALLY?! ME TOO!" She seemed to zone out as I tried to think of another question. It came to me. "Favorite color?" She seemed to think on it a bit then said, "I like blues and orange." She paused seeming, I dunno, embarrassed maybe? "I like purple, red and pink, too." My face seemed to go hot and the fluttery feeling in my belly came back when she said the last color, and I remembered her blanket. I turned my face away quietly hoping she couldn't tell I felt weird.

Ari's POV

Suddenly, there was a faint gurgling, growling sound that seemed to originate from my stomach. Natsu noticed, naturally, and asked if I wanted to get something to eat. I felt my face get warm. "Sure." I said to him, then I addressed my stomach under my breath. "Whose side are you on, jerk?" It's only response was to grumble louder.

Natsu chuckled and led me through the streets to a nearby park. There was a booth of sorts sitting a little ways away and he pulled me towards it by my hand. I ignored the tingly feeling in my arm and followed him, slightly confused. Why did I feel this way!? I only just met Natsu today and I already have a crush on him? Wait...is that it? Do I like the rosette boy? I frowned a little at myself. He probably already has a girlfriend or something, with how nice and sweet and careing he is.

During my mental rant at myself for having feelings for someone I probably had no right to be oogling anyway, Natsu had led the both of us to what appeared to be an outside food shop in a park of sorts. They obviously sold bowls of ramen. The little shop had a bar and stool setup for guests who didn't order takeout. Natsu dragged me over to the stools and we sat down. I didn't know what to order, so he oredered for the both of us. The man who was running the shop seemed to know Natsu a bit seeing as he started small talk with said rosette.

Happy: *flys into view and smiles* Hi, readers what you all think? Leave Ari-chan a review and you will be cuddled by me next time!

Me: Happy! Leave the readers alone! They will do as they please! .

Happy: Aye sir! Fine then but if you all want a hug reveiw and let Ari know you want to hear more bout me and Ari-sama's little friend!

Me: Happy thats a secret! X□X I'm sorry readers but its a surprize! ^□^ *Pugga walks by brushing her hair (again)* o.o I don't understand why some people have to brush their hair every 24 minutes. (Pugga) .

Pugga: • Meh... It's not every 24 minutes! It's more like every morning and then when it gets messed up. Geez, you hate brushes. *pokes at you with brush* Hehehehe.

Me: *HISS* EVIL ACURSED ITEM, BEGONE! *smacks brush away into the sky* = Okay, not every 24 minutes, just every time you see a brush. You're all: *sees brush* BRUSH! MUST BRUSH HAIR! *brushbrushbrushbrushbrush*

Pugga: Hehe, well brushing feels nice on my head. ^_^ You are totally cute author-chan!

Me: º□º *demonic voice* NOO. NOT CUTE. NEVER CUTE.

Pugga: =D Hehe you are a cutie!

Natsu: Yeah you are. *picks up author-chan and takes off* She's mine guys!

Happy: Aye! •◇• *carrys pugga away*

Pugga: Later readers!

Me: NOOOOOOOOOO~! T□T