Hey again guys :) This story will not be going on for much longer, much like my other one. My exams are coming up in the next few months, so I won't have a lot of free time but I promise you that I will still write when I can :)

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Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail (It's magic is credit to the amazing Hiro Mashima), only the my ideas and love for the show.

Chapter 5

He's An Idiot

Natsu P.O.V

I'm an idiot. There is no other way to say it. I am an complete idiot. I should have just gone through with it. It's not like I haven't been thinking about doing it since I realised how I felt. Why did I do it? Oh yeah, that's right, I'm an idiot.

I glance over at Lucy, curled up against the brick wall. She says nothing and I know I hurt her. I should have just kissed her. Yes, I was scared but so what? It's not like I had much to lose. Well other than our friendship and possibly her. Damn, I'm not doing a good job of motivating myself.

I hear Lucy sniff and stare intently at her, but she doesn't move. She just buries her head further into her hands. I let out a small sigh, too low for her to hear, and tilt my head back to look at the sky. A soft wind blows from the river and I notice her shiver. I tug at my scarf a bit, looking over at her as she shiver again. Well, I didn't want her to catch a cold, did I?

I push myself up and make my way over to where she sits. I kneel in front of her and pull over my scarf, wrapping it around her. I feel her freeze as my hands brush her bare shoulders and her breathe hitches. God, I feel like a horrible person.

"Luce, please, look at me," I mumble, leaning closer. She shakes her head but I notice how her face burrows into my scarf and I smile. "Lucy, please, I am so sorry. I know I'm an idiot. Please, just look at me."

When she stays silent, I panic. I didn't know how to do this. I'm hopeless when it comes to this stuff. It's only when I hear a slight, breathy laugh emit from her mouth that I relax.

"Yeah, you are an idiot," she breathes, finally looking up. Her eyes bore into mine and I don't hesitate I lean down and plant a kiss on her forehead Not what I wanted but I didn't want to mess up again.

"I am so sorry Lucy," I mumble, leaning my forehead on hers. "I understand if you hate me now."

"Natsu, I could never hate you," she whispers, smiling slightly. "You may be a total idiot and so dense, I don't understand you, but you are my best friend. I-I.."

I look at her, confused, when she breaks off and looks away. Her cheeks are bright red and I can feel heat coming from her face. She look like she has a fever.

"Lucy, are you ill? Was today too much for you?" I ask, taking her hand. She chuckles and look sadly at me.

"No, you idiot, I'm fine. You really don't change, do you?" she whispers, looking away again. She stand up and turns to face the river, leaning on the side of the bridge. Her voice is so faint, I almost don't catch it. "So why do I feel this way then?"

I stare blankly at the back of her head, torn between asking her what she meant or pretending I didn't hear. I settle for the second option, going to lean beside her with my back to the river. We stand in silence; her watching the water and me watching her in small glances. Why did she forgive me so easily? I hurt her and she forgave me. I didn't deserve her, not one tiny bit.

"So, are we going anywhere else?" she asks, breaking the silence.

"We could go to the guild hall, I guess," I say, by voice a little bitter. I don't want to share her just yet.

"Not yet," she says and I can't help but smile. " I just..not yet, okay?"

"Okay, Luce," I say quietly. "Then do you want to take a walk about town?" She nods and I take her hand, pulling her away from the bridge.

We walk for hours, Lucy remembering small things about her life at Fairy Tail. It's not until it's getting dark and we are heading back to her apartment, that I notice her hand is still in mine.

Lucy P.O.V

Today wasn't so bad I guess, in the end. I've always known Natsu was a dense idiot, I should be used to it by now. But, I can't help thinking there is something more between us. Our hand haven't separated the whole day. That's got to be something, right? As we make our way to my apartment, I hop up onto the verge at the river. Natsu's hand holds mine and I can't help but grin down at him. A grin he returns.

"Thank you, Natsu," I say. He blinks up at me, clearly confused. "You're always there for me when I need you. I wish I could do the same for you."

"Lucy, you're a lot stronger than you think," he answers, smiling now. "Don't even think differently. You're strong in a different way from me."

"Thanks," I whisper, hopping back down. I unlock the door to my apartment and step inside, Natsu following me. I don't question this. I'm just happy to be with him. "I'm going to take a bath."

I look over at him and he nods, going to flop down onto my bed. I grab my pajamas and make my way to the bathroom. While the tap runs, I stare at my reflection. I still wasn't the same as I remembered but I was beginning to become the girl in the mirror again. The one with bright eyes and a smile. Not the girl that cried and missed her mother. Yes, I still missed Mama, but I wasn't sad anymore. I was free.

I turn off the tap, strip and slip into the water. A contented sigh escapes my lips as I rest my head against the wall. Remembering a good few years of my life was stressful, that's for sure. I hear movement from outside the door and sit up, leaning towards the sounds.

"Gray, not now, she's in the bath," I hear Natsu say.

"Natsu, she's my friend too, you know," someone answers in a deep voice. Gray, I guess.

"I know but it's hard for her," Natsu answers. "She's already remembered so much and don't want to hurt her with anymore right now."

"Huh," is all Gray says. There is a silence and I start to sit back, when Gray speaks again. "You really love her, don't you?"

"Yeah," Natsu sighs and I freeze. "I do but I'm not sure she feels the same way. At least, not anymore. I thought she might, before she lost her memories. Now, I'm not to sure."

"I think she does," Gray answers, sounding sincere. When did those to get along so well? "Trust her and she'll tell you how she feels in time."

"I guess so," Natsu answers then chuckles. "Get out of here, Ice Princess. She'll be coming out of the bath soon."

"I'm going, Flame Brain," Gray laughs, his voice fading. "Trust her, Natsu." I hear my door close and he's gone.

"I do trust her, Ice Cube. I trust her with my life." I blink, staring at the bathroom door. I had to be dreaming, right? No way was Natsu in love with me. That's just stupid. He was to dense for love. Could he seriously love me?

I take a few more minutes in the bath before hauling myself out. I quickly dry and change before exiting the bathroom, running a towel through my hair. Natsu sits on my bed, staring blankly out of the window. I stand watching him for a moment before walking over and sitting beside him. He turns and grins at me, pink hair bouncing.

"There you are," he says. "I thought you had drowned."

"Don't be an idiot," I laugh, playfully pushing his shoulder. He grabs my hand and lies back, pulling me with him. We lay side by side, our finger interlocked our breathing low.

"Hey, Lucy?" he asks, his voice soft. I turn to face him and he stares at me. "If you could go anywhere, where would it be?"

"I already got that wish, Natsu," I whisper, smiling. "I got to be a member of Fairy Tail and live here with everyone. There is no where I would rather be. What about you?"

"I'm perfectly happy, right here," Natsu answers.

"What? In my bed?" I giggle, joking.

"Yes," he says, totally serious. I sit up and look at him, still holding his hand.

"What?" I whisper, staring into his eyes.

"I'm happiest when I'm here, with you," he answers and I feel my eyes begin to water.

"Natsu," I mumble, just before I lean forward and press my lips to his.

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