Lucy's Pov

I walked down the familiar path to strawberry street to my apartment that I had rented as soon as I got to Magnolia with Natsu and Happy trailing behind. I sighed remembering how and why Natsu is following me.

~Earlier~

I sat down at the bar lazily drinking my strawberry and vanilla shake with a scoop of ice cream and a strawberry on top while the team watched me closely. "So Lucy, are you feeling any better?" I nodded at Mira who was smiling happily ate me. " I'm glad, you gave us a right scare!" I smiled apologetically and then hopped off my stool to go home. However when I went to leave a hand was placed on my shoulder. "Wait Lucy, I think it would be safer if one of us stayed with you just in case." I sighed, recognizing Erza's concerned voice. Mira shoved Nastu in front of me and smiled deviously. "Yeah, Natsu can look after you!" Erza and Mira smiled cruelly and us. I frowned until I realized what they were suggesting. "OH HELL NO! I'm fine by myself thank you!" Erza stepped forward and looked down at me. "Are you disobeying me?" I shook my head violently while shaking. "Good, now take good care of her Nastu!" I sighed in defeat and walked out the guild with a cheerful Natsu and Happy following.

~Back to the present~

"Hey Luce, where am I supposed to sleep?" We had arrived at my cute little apartment and we're standing in my front room, watching the black screen on the T.V. "In your own house." Natsu shook his head and sat on the couch, making himself comfortable. I just noticed Happy was no where to be seen. "i have to protect you from now one!" I sighed. Of course hes one of those people who takes everything seriously. "Fine, you sleep on the couch." He crossed his arms and pouted while mumbling a 'fine'. If he is planing on sleeping in my bed, I'm going to Lucy kick him out of my house. I walked up the stairs, not noticing Pinkie following me. Once I walked into my room, I went over to my drawers and stripped down to put my pj's on. I was just about to un-clip my bra when i heard a 'boing' coming from my bed. I quickly turned to see a red faced Natsu and that snickering cat that had gone missing. "You two. Out. Now." The cat flew out laughing at my red angry face. Natsu stayed looking up at the ceiling, still blushing crimson. My eyes widened and I fell to the floor.

~Flashback~

Me and Nastu were laying on the grass, looking up at the starry sky. "Lucy, why are you out here all by yourself?" I carried on staring at the twinkling constellations and one star in particular. "My mommy died from illness and my daddy hates me... He only likes work. He blames everything on me and even abuses me... I don't like my house. I'm scared." Natsu said nothing, instead he intertwined my hand with his. "What do you want to be when your older, Nastu?" Natsu finally turned his head towards me with a huge grin. "Your personal protector!"

~End~

I opened my eyes and found myself in my bed with my pj's on with Natsu's head resting against the side of the bed and his hand holding mine. I sat up and used my free hand to flick his temple. "Ow!" He rubbed the sore spot with his hand before looking up at me. "Luce! Are you okay? I mean, I caught you and Mira came to get you dressed and I said she could leave-" He sharply inhaled as he talked to fast and lost his breath. "-And that's all. Lucy what happened this time?"

I told him all about the memories and how they linked together. He listened silently. "Ah I see. So I met you when we were about 10, Yes? The stuff you say kinda rings a bell." I nodded, I've seemed to be nodding a lot lately. i looked down at our hands that Natsu still hasn't noticed. I coughed a few times to try and get him to noticed. However he is a dumb idiot. "What is it Lucy? Do you need water? Are you having a coughing fit?! It's okay I got this!" Natsu went to leave but his own hand stopped him. Yes! He has finally realized! He blushed and let go. All the warmth left my hand and they turned to their normal heat. He walked to the doorway, still wanting to get me a glass of water. He stopped at the doorway and turned to face me, leaning against the door frame. "Hey Lucy, do you still want me to be your personal protector?" I smiled warmly and nodded. "Yes please."