Ch. 39 — The Box on the Shelf
Day: 39
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail!
Genre: Romance
Summary: Natsu finally decides to find out what's in that little box that Lucy never lets him touch. He is both delighted and horrified at what he finds.
Natsu quietly closed the door to Lucy's apartment behind him. He stood still, listening for any noise. When he didn't hear any, he visibly relaxed, a sly grin taking over his face.
He tiptoed into her study cautiously, as the blonde had taken to setting traps around the house for this very reason. Thankfully, he didn't appear to spring any.
His eyes glimmered mischeaviously as his eyes came to rest on the box on one of her shelves. He had asked before what was in there, but the celestial mage had always dodged the question.
Today was the day he found out what was in that box.
He carefully picked it up, then sat down on the floor, legs crossed. He put the box in his lap and, careful as not to break it, pried open the lid. Inside were dozens of folded papers. He took one out and began to read.
Dear Mother,
Today my mind is finally at ease. I have a family, friends, and maybe even a lover.
He is kind, and makes me laugh whenever I feel down. He makes me feel happy inside. Is that what it means to be in love?
With compassion,
Lucy.
Natsu stared at the paper for a long time. Then, the door clicked open, and he heard footsteps on the wooden floor. Usually, he would have quickly raced to greet the blonde, but now he just stared numbly at the letter, even as she entered her study.
"Natsu!" She shrieked, cheeks flaring up. "What are you doing?!"
"Um, err…"
"I told you never to touch that!" Lucy growled, snatching the paper out of his hands. She quickly looked it over. "Oh, god. Why did you have to read this one…" The celestial mage moaned miserably.
"So, who's the lucky guy?" Natsu said softly.
Lucy looked up at him in dismay. "Wait, seriously? It's you, dumbass!"
Natsu blinked. "Oh." Then, in one smooth movement, he stood up and pulled the blonde into a deep, passionate kiss.
Natsu: I don't know what to say.
Yes you do.
Natsu: I do?
Yep. You're going to say that this is a masterful piece of art that deserves an award.
Natsu: …
:)
Opinion:
A woodchuck would chuck as much wood as a woodchuck would if a woodchuck could chuck wood.