Hey everyone! My late submission for NaLu Fluff Week 2016, Day 3! Enjoy!

Prompt: Cuddling

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail.

3rd Person's POV

Natsu grinned sneakily as he climbed into Lucy's apartment through the open window. It was 10 pm at night and the pinkette figured the blonde would most definitely attempt murder if he got caught. But the thing was, Natsu couldn't sleep. So he had dropped a sleeping Happy off at the girls' dorm, Fairy Hills, to stay with Wendy and Carla, then bolted off for Lucy's apartment.

Natsu shut the window as he came in and glanced towards Lucy's bedroom. He had climbed through her living room window.

He crept over to the door, nudged it open, and saw Lucy, peacefully sleeping in her bed. Natsu smiled softly at the Celestial Mage's sleeping figure. At least she's alright, he thought. And still asleep, the Dragon Slayer mentally added. He could only imagine the screaming and the Lucy Kick he was going to get the next morning…but, he figured, this would definitely be worth it.

The pink haired teen tiptoed over to Lucy's bed and carefully peeled back the covers. He froze as the blonde turned in her sleep. She mumbled something unintelligible; even with his enhanced hearing, he still couldn't hear what she had said.

Natsu soundlessly climbed into the bed with Lucy and heard her mumble again. This time, he caught it.

"Natsu…don't leave me again…"

The Fire Dragon Slayer froze at her words. He felt an overwhelming sense of guilt, recalling how he had left her for a year, with nothing but a note. Natsu lightly brushed a strand of blonde hair away from her sleeping face and smiled gently.

"Don't worry Luce," he murmured. "I won't leave you again."

He wrapped an arm around her waist and rested his face in her hair. Natsu felt Lucy turn over to his side and press her face into his chest. He briefly wondered if she was awake, before falling asleep to the sound of her heartbeat.

Extended Ending:

Lucy awoke to the sound of footsteps in her living room. Who's here? she thought worriedly, curling up in a ball. She tugged her covers a bit further over her head, terrified. Who could be in my apartment? she thought frantically.

The door creaked open. Lucy dove under her covers and shut her eyes. Her side was turned towards the door. A familiar husky scent filled the air. What the…Natsu? she thought inwardly. Although Lucy didn't have the enhanced sense of smell like any of the Dragon Slayers, Natsu had a familiar smell…she couldn't really describe it, but he smelled like…fire and warmth and home.

She turned on her side as Natsu climbed into her bed. Lucy felt her neck and face heat. What's he doing?! she yelped inwardly.

"Huh?" Lucy heard Natsu mutter.

Well crap. She accidentally muttered it aloud. Deciding to mess with Natsu a bit more, she decided to say something else. Something that had echoed in her mind after Natsu had come back.

"Natsu…don't leave me again…" she murmured softly.

Lucy caught his reply a moment later.

"Don't worry Luce. I won't leave you again," he said reassuringly.

She couldn't help it. Lucy felt a blissful smile spread across her face and she turned over to Natsu's side, resting her face on his chest. Thank you Natsu.

And done! It was sort of inspired by this head canon I found on Pinterest. It was so cute 3 I hope you all enjoyed and don't forget to review/favorite/follow/vote/comment/repost/like/share! Until next time! SoulHorse, over and out.