Well guys, this is it. The final chapter :) I'm both happy and sad about this. I want to keep going but at the same time I just don't have the time :P
I hope you guys like it and thank you to those who stuck with the story the whole way. It's not long but it means a lot to me, so thank you :3
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 6
Being Happy
Lucy P.O.V
Natsu's lips are warm and soft. The taste like fire and honey. It's unusual but nice. I feel him freeze beneath me for a moment before his arms wrap around my waist and he pulls me closer. His head tilts to the side and I press my lips closer, loving the feel of his hands on the small of my back. When we break away, he rests his forehead against mine and stares at me, dark eyes clouded.
"I wish I'd kissed you sooner," I whisper, pecking him on the nose.
"I wish I'd kissed you by the Sakura Tree like I meant to," he mumbles. I freeze and pull away, staring down at him. "Yeah, I was going to kiss you but I freaked out at the last second. I'm an idiot, aren't I?"
"Yes, you are," I whisper, placing my forehead back on his. "But your my idiot."
"I like the sound of that," he mumbles, before capturing my lips to his. Yeah, he's an idiot, but I wouldn't have him any other way.
One year later
Natsu P.O.V
"She'll be here Natsu," Gray says, placing a hand on my shoulder. "You need to chill out."
"I know," I grumble, pushing his hand off. Ice pervert. "But what if she gets lost, or hurt or something. Her memories still haven't fully returned."
"Natsu. It's the guild," he chuckles. "She can get to the guild from her, I mean your, apartment."
"I guess your right," I mumble, my eyes glued to the door.
"She wouldn't miss her own party, Natsu," Levy chirps, dashing by with a plate of cakes. I just nod, not letting my eyes leave the guild door.
"Natsu, please," Wendy whispers from my side. "I can practically feel your nerves. It's making me edgy."
I let out a long breathe and turn to grin at her. "Sorry Wendy. I'll try to relax."
"Good," she says, smiling. "I'm going to go help Levy set up the food." She skips away, blue hair flying behind her.
Lucy turns nineteen today. Mira decided we should throw her a party and I was all for it. I wanted to see her have fun. After everything that happened a year ago, she's been nervous about everything. Which isn't the Lucy I fell in love with. I would give anything to see her laugh -really laugh- again, and this party is perfect.
"Natsu, I think I hear her," Gajeel grumbles from the door. I look back at the front of the guild and stare at the wooden door.
It slides open with a boom, revealing Erza in a black dress. I sigh, about to turn away, when a flash of blonde catches my eye. Lucy stands just behind Erza, who steps back to let her in. I gasp audibly, as do many other men in the guild. I make a mental note to kill them later.
Lucy's hair is fully down and wavy, framing her beautiful face which is clear of all make-up. Her brown eyes sparkle as she takes in the guild, decorated for her. Her dress is a soft pink colour, the exact shade of my hair, and ends about mid-thigh. It's strapless and ruffled. It's looks amazing on her.
I walk over to her, a grin on my face, and take her hand. "Hey, I breathe, kissing her cheek.
"Hey," she giggles. She takes her free hand and places it on my cheek. "You look stressed. You okay?"
"Yeah, I was just worried about you," I say, tugging her towards me for a hug.
"Natsu, I'm a big girl," she laughs, pushing away. "I can get from our place to the guild."
Our place. I love the sound of that. I moved in with Lucy about a month ago and I don't regret it. I did practically live there anyway, but being able to say it's my house too is the best thing ever.
"I know, but I still worry," I say, puling her fully into the guild. "Let enjoy your party shall we?"
"Yes, lets," Lucy laughs, letting go of my hand to hug those around her. I watch her face, memorizing every smile, every laugh. She really is beautiful. Her smile could light up a room.
Lucy P. O.V
I dance until my feet are sore. My throat hurts from laughing and my cheeks from smiling. I twirl away from Gray, smiling a quick apology to him. He nods in understanding and grabs Juvia, who almost faints due to happiness. I stand to the side, watching the dancer for a moment, before slipping away outside. I lost Natsu a while back; among all the dancers. He'll find me though, he always does.
I lean back against the guild wall, staring up at the night sky. When did it get dark? How long have I been in the guild. It was light when I entered it. Time really does fly when your having fun.
"I feel so lucky Mama," I whisper, staring at the small sliver of moon visible "I have friends that love me, a place to call home and someone who loves me so much my heart might explode. I still miss you but I'm not going to wallow in sadness anymore. I'm happy Mama. I wish you could see how happy I am."
"I'm sure she can, Luce," a soft voice says. I turn to see Natsu exit the guild. He walks over and leans beside me, his hand taking mine. "Even though she isn't with you physically, she's always with you. In your heart."
"When did you get so smart?" I ask, leaning my head on his shoulder.
"I've always been smart!" he laughs. "I just play dumb."
"Sure you do," I giggle. He laughs and grabs my arm, pulling me so I'm leaning against his chest. I press my head into the crook of his neck, breathing in his scent.
"Luce?" he murmurs, after a moment of silence. I mumble to say I'm listening. "I love you."
I pull back and stare at him. His eyes are soft, a small smile on his lips. I search his face for any traces of a joke but I find none. Did that idiot really just say he loves me? I kind of guessed it but to hear him say it, out loud, is the best present ever. I lean my head back into his neck and sigh.
"I love you too, Natsu," I mumble. His arms tighten around me and he breathe out a sigh. "Did you think I wouldn't say it back or something?"
"I guess I did," he laughs softly. "I'm an idiot."
"You really are," I chuckle, pulling back to look at him. "But I love you, idiot or not."
"Good," he whispers, before dipping his head and kissing me softly.
I may have been broken, lost and confused, but I'm fixed now. And Mama? I am happy. So very, very happy.
There we go :) Sorry for the crap ending but I really didn't know what to write :/
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