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Gajeel: She is crazy

NO I am not I am….* Stops short when sees Lucy dragging a beat up Natsu by his foot* What happened to him?

Lucy: He kept yelling at me about making him miss the stupid disclaimer and I got mad *Stops and shrugs her shoulders as she let go of the groaning Natsu*

Natsu: ughhhhh *Groans*

Gajeel: *laughs really hard pointing at Natsu* who knew that bunny girl had it in her.

Erza: Yes I personally liked the roundhouse kick you did to him Lucy! Your fighting has gotten better *grins proudly at the smirking blonde while Gajeel is still on the floor laughing*

Wow that is amazing! Lucy may you do the honors…:D

Lucy: I would love to….Lilmissshortie1 does not own Fairy Tail or it's characters! *Grins proudly*

Natsu: I wanted to do it…no fair. *Mumbles at the ground*

Couple: Natsu x Lucy

Rated: T

G for Giving up?

Giving up on us?

Lucy woke up to the sun's rays shining on her face. Her blonde hair everywhere and the light snoring of the person next to her also is the reason of her being awake. Lucy propped herself on her left arm facing the snoring boy. Well more like man.

Even though he is a man he still looks like a boy sleeping. His snores getting louder. His pink hair ruffled everywhere. Even though he is just eighteen she still sees him as a boy. He still acts like it to, but Lucy doesn't mind. That's what love is right? Loving the other person no matter their flaws and for Natsu he had a lot of flaws. But Lucy did also. They still love each other either way.

Lucy smiled down at him studying his face. She wished she had a camera to take a picture. Then Lucy's smiled faded when she remembered that Natsu hasn't talked to her in a week now. Lucy doesn't even know why all she knows is that he won't touch her nor kiss her. He won't even talk to her and when she tries he brushes her off or even snaps at her. Lucy misses her Natsu not the one that she has been seeing.

Lucy sighed heavy and made her way to the bathroom to get ready to go to the guild. As Lucy got ready she kept thinking about the time when Natsu told her his feelings. It was a very intense day.

Flashback….

"Stupid Natsu!" Lucy grumbled as she slammed the door to her apartment. Lucy closed her eyes and yelled at the top of her lungs to let out her frustration on the Salamander. "How can he be so ahhhhhh!"

Lucy screamed and yelled some more as she made her way to the kitchen to make herself some tea. She used some breathing techniques to keep herself calm. Finally, when Lucy was able to breathe normally and has relaxed she poured her tea in her mug.

"YO!" A voice came from behind her startling the poor stellar mage. Lucy ended up spilling the hot water all over her counter. Lucky none fell on her hand. "Luce you ok? Your all red," The pink haired boy looked at her worried now.

"AM I OK? NO NATSU I AM NOT OK! I GOT MY TEA EVERYWHERE BECAUSE OF YOU!" Lucy yelled at his face. She then turned back around to the counter to wipe it. When she went to go get the wipe she felt another hand grab it to. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" She hissed. Lucy instantly felt bad for yelling when she noticed the guilty look on the boy.

"I wanted to wipe it for you. So you could feel better," Natsu mumbled looking down at the floor. He felt guilty for lying to her about his feelings earlier and now this. He doesn't want Lucy to hate him. In fact he wants her to…

"I'm sorry I have just been in a bad mood. Here," Lucy whispered letting go of the wipe so Natsu can take over. Natsu immediately smiled at her and went on to wiping. As he was wiping the counter Lucy stared at him questionably.

'Why is Natsu acting like this? He looks like he is thinking hard about something.' Lucy thought as she sighed slapping herself in the face with her left hand. Natsu looked up at Lucy worried as he saw her slap herself in the face with her hand. She covered her face with her hand. Natsu just stared at her thinking wither or not to tell her the truth. 'I don't even know if I can be in the same room as him.. After he told me that he just likes me as nakama.' Lucy sighed thinking more and more to herself.

Natsu couldn't take it anymore the way Lucy looks. She looks so sad and unhappy. Natsu stepped closer to her. Lifting his hand to hers that is covering her face.

"Lucy?" Natsu whispered as he grabbed a hold of her hand pulling it away from her face. Lucy saw as Natsu's face went from determined to worry to determine again. Lucy knew she probably looked like a mess to him. If only he knew how much she loved him. If only she knew the same from him.

Lucy eyes widened as she felt Natsu's right hand on her left cheek which is immediately getting warm. Both of the mages stared into each other's eyes for what seemed like forever. Natsu leaned in closer to Lucy as she leaned in closer to him. Their lips colliding soft and gentle at first then hungrily and with much passion. Lucy felt her whole body taking in Natsu's warmth as he pulled her closer to him by her waist. Their tongues fighting for dominance as Natsu pressed Lucy against the counter. Lucy leaned back a little as Natsu leaned forward. They pulled apart panting for air, but Natsu just moved straight to her neck. Lucy let out a soft moan as she felt Natsu suck and nibble on her collarbone. Lucy felt herself being lifted onto the counter as Natsu continued to suck and nibble her neck. When she felt her bottom make contact the counter top Lucy wrapped her legs around Natsu's waist bringing them closer. She placed her hands in his hair trying to pull him away from her neck. When Natsu pulled away from her neck he immediately went back to her lips. Lucy pulled him closer by her feet and hands making the kiss more intense.

She never felt anything like it before. She felt so hot, but at the same time not burning hot. It is a weird feeling that is passing over her. She couldn't believe everything that is happening now. She is making out with her best friend and secret lover. Her thoughts immediately stop as she felt Natsu lifting up her shirt. She doesn't know that she is ready for that with him yet. Reluctantly her arms moved up. Lucy felt her shirt come off her body. This made Lucy come back to reality as she opened her eyes.

Lucy was shocked to see that Natsu and she weren't in the kitchen anymore. They are on the couch. Natsu sitting down shirtless already with a shirtless Lucy on top of him kissing. Her legs straddling as her bra pressed against his chest. Lucy immediately pulled back and rested her forehead against Natsu's. Both breathing hard and uneven. Both searching each other's eyes once more. Both happy that they see all the love that they had for each other.

"Lucy…I love you," Natsu breathed as he looked at the blonde beauty. He couldn't believe he finally said the words.

"I love you too, Natsu!" Lucy breathed happily.

The two carried on where they left off. Both enjoying each other's company and Love.

End of Flashback…..

Lucy smiled at the memory. She remembered how she felt. She loved him so much and she still does. No matter what she will still love him.

Lucy felt her chest swell as she remembered all the times he snapped and ignored her lately. Even Happy noticed and would try to comfort the blonde when she cried. It has only been happening for a week now, but she feels like they get worse every day. The worse thing is that she doesn't want to mention anything in the guild for she is afraid that Erza will beat Natsu mercilessly. The problem is that Mira has started to notice the difference in the couple.

Lucy stepped out of the bathroom sporting a black mini- skirt and a blue tank top. Lucy had her hair in its signature style as she made her way to get her black high heel boots. As she sat down on her desk putting on her boots she heard a rustling sound. Lucy finished putting on her boots and looked up to see a shirtless Natsu sitting up on the bed stretching. He looked so tired.

Lucy was thinking about saying good morning in her normal cheerful tone, but she decided against it. She has had enough of Natsu's attitude to her. Now she will show him how she really feels by doing the same. She is no longer going to let him off the hook each time.

Natsu stared at his girlfriend as she grabbed her belt putting her keys and whip on quietly. He knew that she saw him. He knew that she is treating him different. He wants to know why.

"I am going to the guild," Lucy stated as she walked past the confused Natsu. She went to the kitchen to grab something quick to eat to take on the way. From the kitchen Lucy heard Natsu grumble as he slammed the bathroom door shut. Lucy let out a sigh in frustration as she grabbed her apple and made her way to the door.

"Morin Lucy!" Happy exclaimed as he walked into the room. Lucy turned to him and smiled as she said her hi. Happy has been really worried about Lucy's and Natsu's relationship lately. He is scared that they might drift apart. He loved living with Lucy. He loved how much she is like a mother to him. He just hopes that Natsu will tell her the real reason why he is acting the way he is soon. Before she gives up on them. "Lucy may I go to the guild with you?"

"Yeah sure." Lucy replied with a smile on her face. She really didn't want to be alone on the way there.

"NATSU! I AM GOING WITH LUCY TO THE GUILD!" Happy yelled to the bathroom to inform his father figure. When he heard Natsu reply yes Happy turned back to Lucy. He saw the sadness come to her face as she looked at the bathroom. Happy knew she misses him, but today is different. Usually Lucy would have the face of sadness then she would go back to her cheerful face so no one will know. Happy watched with worry as he say her frown turn to a scowl as she continue to look at the way to her room , where Natsu is at. Happy couldn't help but think that she is already on the processes of giving up. He needs to tell Natsu before it's too late. "Lucy?"

"Oh..sorry Happy," Lucy replied after she shook her head. She turned her head back to the blue feline looking at her with worry. She smiled at the feline in reassurance. "Let's go Happy."

Happy watched as Lucy left the door. He quietly followed behind her. He couldn't help ,but remember her face just now. Even though she smiled at him , Happy saw the tear threatening to come out of her eyes.

"Natsu please hurry and tell her. Before it is too late," Happy whispered as he and Lucy made their way to the guild.

At the guild… (2 hours later)

Natsu opened the guild doors hoping to see his girlfriend. He wanted to talk to her. He is more determined than ever. He is going to do it today no matter what. He is not going to mess up like last time. Natsu shuddered as he remembered last time. Everything had gone so wrong that it left him in a bad mood for a week.

As Natsu walked through the guild he couldn't help, but feel guiltier about the way he has been treating Lucy. In those usually days Lucy would just brush off his attitude. Until today. Natsu needed to do it today before he loses her forever. He saw her at the table reading a book. Natsu grew nervous for what's about to happen. Can he tell her? Natsu felt the box in his pocket get heavier and heavier the more he looked at her. Lucy. The more he thought about the girl the more he became more determined.

"Yo! Lucy!" Natsu said happily as he sat down next to the blonde. Natsu studied her as she didn't pay attention to him. "Lucy?" Natsu moved his face closer to see if she would notice him. She did.

Lucy let out a heavy sigh as she slammed her book shut. She rolled her eyes as she looked at Natsu whose face is just inches from hers.

"What Natsu!" Lucy hissed surprising herself and Natsu. Although Lucy didn't show that she was surprised she still kept her glare as she looked at him. Her heart swelled on the inside as she saw Natsu's face turned to hurt as he leaned back looking at her in the eye.

"Lucy?" Natsu asked in disbelief on his girlfriend's attitude. Then he looked down sadly he knew why. This is the same way he treated her. Natsu wants to take all that back so much. "Lucy I…"

"Natsu I have to go. I will see you another time," Lucy stated and got up immediately. She was on the verge of tears just then. She hurt him, but he hurt her ten times worse when he did the same. Lucy was almost to the guild doors when she felt a hand grab her. She knew it was him. He would never let her walk away like that without an explanation. "Natsu let go of me Now!," Lucy growled at him.

"NO!" Natsu yelled dragging Lucy outside the guild so no one can see them fight. Natsu held on to Lucy as he dragged her all the way to the nearby lake where Happy likes to fish. He set up the place earlier so he could ask her. Natsu was clutching on to Lucy as she screamed yelled and protested at him. She even tried to hit him, but Natsu ignored them all until they finally got there.

"NATSU WHAT THE HELL YOU THIN…." Lucy stopped short when she saw the scenery. It was so beautiful. The lake glistened under the sun as the trees whistled in the wind. There was a blanket on the floor with a picnic basket on top. Butterflies fluttered past her face. Lucy looked at the place it is so beautiful. Lucy had taken steps forward engrossed in the beauty as she looked around. Natsu still stood where he was at looking at Lucy. He had already let her go, but he is still prepared if she tried to run again. "Natsu…." Lucy whispered as she looked at Natsu again. This time all the anger and sorrow gone. She is happy that he is back to normal now.

"Lucy I am so sorry for the way I treated you," Natsu whispered as he walked to Lucy cupping her face. Lucy leaned into his hand happily. Natsu smiled as he saw her real smile come to her lips. He knew it was knew or never.

Lucy gasped as she saw Natsu go down on his knee in front of her and pulling out a small black box from his pocket. Natsu looked up at Lucy's teary brown eyes. His black eyes emitting all the love he has for her.

"Lucy, I know that you are already my mate and you will always be no matter what. We are already bonded and no one can break that. The problem is that I know that you want more." Natsu said looking at Lucy. Lucy let a tear fall down because of Natsu's words she couldn't believe it.

"Natsu..I don't want anything more…all I wanted and still want is you. All of you to myself," Lucy whispered. Natsu grinned at her. He loves her so much. He still wonders everyday how he got so lucky.

"I know, but I want to marry you. Lucy will you marry me?" Natsu asked uncertain for her reaction. Even though Lucy knew it was coming she still froze in shock. Not believing he said it. Is this really Natsu? "That and I want all the assholes that keep checking you out to know. That you are mine," Natsu added with determination. Lucy chuckled at him. Yup, he is still the same.

"Yes! Natsu, I will!" Lucy said happily as her tears fell. Natsu got so excited that he dropped the ring. He quickly freaked out looking for it after he noticed. Lucy chuckled as he cursed heavily at himself as he looked.

"Here I found the damn box," Natsu said happily when he ran back to Lucy with the box in his hand. "Here!" Natsu said giving her the box.

"What the hell you doing?" Lucy said angrily because Natsu is not doing it the proper way.

"I'm giving you the box."

"Your suppose to give me the ring!"

"I am. It is in the box."

"Your suppose to put the ring on my finger!"

"Why would I do that?" Natsu asked scratching the back of his head in confusion.

"Ooooh never mind just give me the box," Lucy sighed in frustration when Natsu refused to give her the box. "What now , Natsu!"

"I want to do it right" Natsu whined as he opened the box. Lucy's eyes widened at the right. It is so beautiful. The ring is silver ring with the diamond shaped like the Fairy Tail symbol of course. But the engraving on the inside was what caught Lucy's eye the most.

The Dragon and the Princess

As Natsu slipped the ring in on Lucy's ring finger Lucy let her tears fall. Natsu looked up at her face and wiped her eyes for her. Then he kissed her. The two kissed for a long time.

"I love you, Natsu" Lucy whispered when they finally pulled away for air.

"I love you too, Lucy," Natsu breathed giving Lucy his famous toothy grin. They both pulled away as Natsu led Lucy to the blanket to sit down for their picnic. "Are you hungry?" Natsu asked as he went through the picnic basket.

"Yeah! What are we having?" Lucy asked eagerly wondering what the Salamander made for them.

"FIRE CURRY!" Natsu said happily as he took out two bowls of curry that are lit on fire. He smiled happily.

"ARE YOU A DEVIL! I CAN'T EAT THAT!" Lucy yelled.

"But I can eat it?" Natsu wondered why Lucy can't.

"THAT IS BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT NORMAL! I AM!" Lucy yelled again. Natsu laughed then went back in the picnic basket.

"I am kidding Lucy! I already brought something for you," Natsu said as he took out a bowl of Shio Ramen for her. Lucy smiled and took the Ramen gratefully.

"Thank you, Natsu" Lucy said smiling. After eating in silence for a while. Lucy couldn't help, but go back to the memories of the past week. She felt herself get sad all over again. "I thought you gave up on us." Lucy whispered.

"What you mean, Luce," Natsu asked curiously as finished his food. He looked worried at Lucy's saddened face. He thought she would be happy now that they are engaged.

"This past week I thought you gave up on us….I…thou…thoug," Lucy stuttered as she tried to keep her tears in. Natsu moved next to her side putting an arm around her in comfort.

"Luce, I would never give up on us. I love you too much to lose you. This week I was stressed about finding the perfect way to make you mine forever," Natsu said as he stroked her cheek. Lucy looked up in his eyes searching. Then she smiled at his words.

"Idiot, I am already yours forever," Lucy chuckled as she punched lightly to the side. Natsu laughed and captured her lips again.

"Good because I am never letting you go" Natsu whispered against her lips. Leaving shivers go down Lucy's body. "Come on let's go to the guild and tell everyone,"

"Have you told Erza about this in advance?" Lucy asked crossing her arms and raising an eyebrow at him. Natsu froze in his spot in fear.

"On second thought how bout another day." Natsu shuddered thinking about the horror erza would inflict on him because he didn't tell her.

"Ooooh noo we are going! I wanna show Levi-chan the ring you got me," Lucy laughed as she grabbed Natsu's hand dragging him towards the guild.

Natsu looked toward the blonde that is his whole world. He loved the way she smiled and laughed. He never wants anything to run it. He loves her no matter what. Natsu smiled as he saw how engetic she was. Without caring Natsu raced ahead still clutching Lucy's hand. Lucy is now the one being dragged, but she didn't care. As long as she was with him. She would go anywhere.

The two new engaged couple raced to the Guild hand in hand. Happy to tell the rest of their family the news. Both happy that they will never give up on each other.

Because their biggest fear is giving up.

But also their biggest strength is never giving up.

These two will always be together. Igneel watched from where he is happy that is son has finally found someone to share is life with someone.

"Natsu I think it is about time I have shown myself to you and my new daughter in law!" Igneel whispered as he chuckled to the way his son told the rest of the guild about his bride to be.

AWWWWWW that was so sweeettt ...i loved it ...lol it was long though hahaha. plz tell me what you think...

Do you think i should make sequel to the chapter in another letter? Plz tell me what you think...