"Huh…?" I groaned, as my eyes slowly opened.

"Shit!" I cursed as I clutched the right side of my head with my hand. The pain in my head was unbelievable, like you had just been whacked with a hammer.

'What the hell happened?'

As I took in my surroundings, I could not help but recognize a familiar smell.

"Oi, Luce!" A voice reached out to me.

I managed to turn my head to the side, only to be met by a figure with salmon hair.

Salmon. Hair.

Just where the fuck am I and who the hell is this?!

'Maybe I got kidnapped.' A thought passed my mind.

'Nah, I'd probably be tied up if I was.' I couldn't help but let out a small giggle.

"Luce, why are you laughing?" The boy's face was splashed with concern.

Luce? Salmon… hair?

"NATSU?!" I shrieked.

'DING DONG Lucy! Congratulations for taking your time!'

"Yup! That's me!" He pointed to himself while giving a toothy grin.

'Well… he does look kinda cute while doing that.'

I mentally slapped myself.

'Where the hell are those ideas coming from?! He's my best friend for fuck sake, for a potential love interest!'

"Uh… earth to Lucy?" He frantically waved his hand in front of me.

"Huh?"

"Oh sorry, I guess I zoned out for a second." I laughed.

"Weirdo…"

"What was that?" I narrowed my eyes and sent a threatening glare.

"E-eh nothing!" He stuttered while jumping back.

"Good. Now… where am I, Natsu?"

"At my house, duh!"

'His house? No, this is happening way too soon!'

"Are you okay, luce? You're face is red, do you have a fever?!" His voice sounded panicky.

"No, I'm fine Natsu. What happened?"

"Well… after you fell asleep I didn't know what to do so I carried you back here, cause no way will I turn away a friend!" His smile reinforced me.

A little pang of hurt rang through my heart.

'Why does it hurt? After all, we are friends.'

"Thanks Natsu." I forced a smile.

"No problem!"

As I sat, Natsu told me what happened after I ran out. Apparently I had won, so I guess that's good. Afterall, I did practice my ass of trying to sing that song! He said I can collect my prize tomorrow.

Well I'll just have to wait and see, wont I? Hopefully no one comments about it, god that'll be embarrassing. I still don't understand those thoughts. Do I really?

I don't know. We're friends of course, stupid Lucy. Don't get your hopes up!

Or are we?