Ch. 2 — Singing in the Shower
Day: 2
Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail or the song Ring of Fire by Anita Carter and made famous my Johnny Cash.
Genre: Romance
Summary: Natsu breaks in to Lucy's apartment (never would have guessed, would you?), but something is… different.
Natsu raced up the steps to Lucy's apartment, taking two stairs at a time. He wanted to get there before she finished her morning shower, so he could show her the job request he had just found on the board. It was perfect for them! All the client wanted them to do was start a bonfire for a party she was throwing, and half of the reward was a silver key! He couldn't wait to see her face when he told her about that last part.
The dragon slayer skidded to a halt seconds before slamming face first into Lucy's door. With a huge smile on his face, Natsu pulled out a key from his pocket. To be specific, a copy of Lucy's key. Gajeel had made for him (under the condition that he was NEVER to tell the blonde who had made it), and it made breaking in much, much easier. Natsu still had lingering bruises from when he had gotten in by climbing through the small window. The door made a satisfying click when he slid the key into the keyhole and twisted it, and he pushed the door open, careful to do so slowly enough that the hinge wouldn't squeak and alert Lucy to his presence. Then he slipped in and closed the door softly behind him.
The sound of running water immediately filled his sensitive ears. Good. This way he could still surprise her. Natsu moved carefully towards the nearest armchair and flopped down, sinking into the pillows. He sat there for a few minutes, waiting for Lucy to finish up. When it became clear she wasn't going to be finishing any time soon, he began to fidget, tapping his fingers on a bouncing knee.
He froze when another sound drifted into the air from the bathroom. It was a single melodious note, one that seemed to resonate throughout the entire apartment. And if he looked underneath all the lilting layers, he could tell it was Lucy. Singing.
Then she started again, this time with recognizable words.
"Love is a burning thing
And it makes a fiery ring.
Bound by wild desire
I fell into a ring of fire.
I fell into a burning ring of fire,
I went down, down, down and the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns,
The ring of fire, the ring of fire.
The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet.
I fell for you like a child,
Oh, but the fire went wild.
I fell into a burning ring of fire,
I went down, down, down and the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns,
The ring of fire, the ring of fire.
I fell into a burning ring of fire,
I went down, down, down as the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns,
The ring of fire, the ring of fire.
And it burns, burns, burns,
The ring of fire, the ring of fire,
The ring of fire, the ring of fire."
Natsu let out a breath he had not realized he had been holding when Lucy let go of her last note. The water turned off, and a minute later she stepped out of the bathroom dressed in sweatpants and a loose t-shirt, humming a different song under her breath. She froze when she caught sight of the pink-haired boy on her chair. Lucy's eyes narrowed.
"Natsu, you better have a very good reason why—"
"You have a beautiful singing voice." Natsu stated bluntly.
A blush quickly spread it's way across Lucy's face. "W-what?"
"You heard me."
"I-I…" The blush grew and darkened.
"Lucy, are you OK? Your face is beginning to look like a tomato." With those words, the spell broke. The blonde's expression turned to one of fury as she remembered that this guy had broken into her house while she was taking a shower.
Natsu backed up, raising his hands in a defensive gesture. "Uh…Lucy?"
"LUCY KICK!"
Day two complete! I don't really have much to say right now, as I am tired and caffeine-deprived… so please just review! It makes my writing better and gives me inspiration! :)
Natsu: 'Cause you need that!
Are you just going to pop up in my author's notes to make degrading comments?
Natsu: Pretty much!
… *goes to find Erza*
Natsu: Kyaaaa! Please don't hurt me!
Erza: Natsu, behave or I will rip off your ears.
Natsu: *nods vigorously*
Erza: Now, what was this I heard about cake?
*hands cake*
Erza: Thank you *takes a bite*
See you tomorrow!