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"Mew! Mew mew Mew!"
Natsu sighed.
This again
"Alright Happy, whatever you say"
He rose the kitten up and set it atop his head. It then curled up among the spikes of pink that were Natsu's hair.
Happy now Happy?
He smirked.
Lucy couldn't help but giggle.
"Have you always known how to speak cat? or is that just one of you're new skills?"
Natsu rolled his eyes. The blonde always liked to push his buttons. But he appreciated their banter, thats what made them such good friends.
"Ha ha very funny. But you would pick up what he wants pretty quick too if you lived with him. He has a habit of not shutting up until he gets what he wants.."
Natsu placed a hand up to his head, and Happy playfully slapped it away.
Lucy giggled some more.
"Whatever you say Natsu"
She looked down at her hands. She had gotten into the habit of tracing the outline of her Mark absently. But she couldn't help but admire how beautiful it was, not to mention romantic. It's said that the mark reflects both yourself, and your soulmate.
Her Mark was hot pink, and shaped almost like the half of a heart. It had a sharp point, and looked to be engulfed with flames, especially around the edges.
She hadn't seen anything so beautiful in her life. This mark gave her purpose.
Natsu couldn't help but look at her. She was so fixated on her Mark.
I wonder what mine will look like
He pondered over this for awhile, and then Lucy noticed that he was staring at her.
"Im sorry, sometimes I just get lost in thought about my Mark,"
She said.
"Its okay Luce I understand. I think thats what everybody does when they get it. At least in the beginning."
Natsu folded his arms and looked strait at the path ahead of them. Lost in thought.
I can't imagine being told who I'm going to love
He clenched his hands into fists, and closed his eyes for a moment, not wanting to think about it.
*Chime* *Chime*
He glanced back at Lucy who was looking down at her phone. He looked at her for a moment. She giggled at something on her screen. He smirked at her and relaxed, something about her always managed to calm his racing mind.
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"I can't wait until everyone's here!"
Mira sang as she danced around the room.
A white haired girl who looked fairy similar to Mira, only smaller, giggled and got up to join her sister in her merriment.
I cant believe todays the day!
She had been thinking the same thing over and over again. There was no use getting her mind off of it. Especially the idea of it possibly being someone she already knew.. a pink haired boy flashed in her mind.
No stop it Lisanna he's just you're friend!
She shook the idea strait out of her head, and turned her attention back to the strange, yet fun, song and dance her sister was creating.
Lisanna had always had a soft spot for her childhood friend, Natsu. They were inseparable as children. They even rescued a homeless kitten that they found wondering the streets of Magnolia together. Unfortunately due to her high intelligence, her family sent her away to boarding school for 2 years. She kept in touch with Natsu, but with her extraneous academics made it hard to keep in too much contact. It was only a few months ago that she returned, and my how her friend had changed.
He was so muscular, tall, and had the most ravishing obsidian eyes that just made her heart melt. He still had his care free attitude though, and he even kept their kitten, Happy.
*Ding dong*
Lisanna stopped dancing around and walked over to the front door.
Little to her surprise she saw Lucy, and behind her was Natsu.
"Hey! Glad you could make it Lucy! h-hi Natsu!"
She hoped they couldn't tell she was blushing.
Mira appeared behind her.
"Natsu! What are you doing here! This is an ALL GIRLS party!"
He scratched the back of his head.
"Haha I know, but I was at Lucy's place already, so I walked her here. I wanted to stop by and give something to Lisanna!"
Natsu dug through his back pack, obviously looking for the present. He finally got it out and handed it to her.
Lisanna's blush intensified.
Mira giggled and gave him a huge smile.
"Thats so sweet!"
"Happy Birthday Lisanna," he said with a sincere smile.
She took it graciously.
"Thank you so much Natsu!"
She had to stop herself from attacking him with a hug.
"Well anyways, can I come in?" Lucy said.
She was always an impatient one.
Mira chimed in,
"Of course! Everybody else is in the living room!"
"Bye Natsu! Thanks for walking me here"
"No problem Luce! And hey! I want that rematch soon"
"Sure thing Natsu, Ill text you! Haha"
She walked into the room, followed by Mira.
Natsu turned his attention back to the girl in front of him.
"Well anyways I should get going before it gets too dark out. Happy needs his dinner."
As if on cue of his name, and the mention of food, the kitten let out a confident "Mew!"
Lisanna beamed
"Aww! Well okay. Nice to see you Natsu! You too Happy!"
She reached up to the top of Natsu's head and pet the kitten. Happy immediately started purring.
Natsu scoffed at Happy, and then smiled at Lisanna.
"Haha, bye Lisanna. Ill see you around!"
He started walking away. Lisanna's eyes followed him until he was out of sight.
Hmm he's so thoughtful, and kind. He's grown up so much.
As if snapped back into reality, she looked down at the present in her hands and started ripping it open. Inside the package was a letter, it read:
"Happy" Birthday Lisanna!
—Natsu & Happy
She looked under the letter and saw a framed and very sweet picture of Happy curled up in his bed, with a thought bubble drawn in that read: "Im glad you're back! Now I can rest easy!"
A large smile creeped onto her face.
What a thoughtful gift! Im surprised actually..
"Did you like your gift?"
Lisanna turned to the blonde who was inquiring
"Yes its wonderful! Doesn't seem very Natsu though.. haha"
Lucy laughed out loud.
"Haha yeah, I had to help him with it. He wanted something that showed how much Happy missed you while you were away."
"Well thank you Lucy, you did a great job."
Lisanna placed the photo up on a shelf in the middle of the living room, somewhere where she could see it every day.
She surveyed the room, Cana, Juvia, and Levy were lounging on the couch engrossed in conversation. Lucy and Mira were standing across from them, probably talking about what Mira has planned for the night.
Everyone's here!
She beamed, excited for the night ahead.
It was nearly 9 o'clock, and the party was just beginning.
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