Chapter 2

Natsu P.O.V.

As I was fighting with Grey I over heard Lucy and Mirajane talking about the job I had picked out. I decided to stop and go see what they were doing.

"Anyways, can you tell me what you know about this job?" Lucy asked Mirajane while holding up the paper I had given her.

"Oh, the demon hounds, ya I know a bit." Mira started. "That posters been up there for about a week or two. They say the hounds are kidnapping people then leaving their dead corps' in the town square. They think that there might be something bigger than the hounds, like a master. It's not conformed, but theres a little truth to every rumor." She finished.

"Wow." I said while looking over Lucy's shoulders. She jerked around and looked at me with a hint of pink on her cheek.

"You SERIOUSLY need to STOP sneaking up on people like that! You're gonna get smacked one day for it." She said holding up her right hand, threatening to hit me.

"Ok, ok sorry. Calm down, what did I even do?" I asked, tilting my head to the side. Did I make her mad? She turned back around.

"None of your business." She said in a mumble. It kinda hurt when she said that. We are a team aren't we? Shouldnt she tell me everything? I guess that kinda stuff is mainly for girls anyways. I sighed.

"Well when you're done talking we need to start packing for the job. I don't wanna miss the fair!" I exclaimed. I had never been to a fair before, so I wanted to go my first time with someone I really cared about. Wait, what? I care for Lucy? Well as a friend, ya. But, this feeling… My heart feels all funny when I'm near her. But, thats just because shes a really good friend. Nothing more, right?

I walked out of the guild, being sure to make faces at Grey on the way out. I know I can act like a kid sometimes, but its fun! Anyways, that same weird feeling came back as soon as I walked through the door, someone was watching me.

I looked around to see a homeless woman in the corner asleep and a few people passing by. Nothing that would seem suspicious. The feeling made me worry, what if somethings after Lucy?

Lucy P.O.V.

"Well when you're done talking we need to start packing for the job. I don't wanna miss the fair!" Natsu shouted, then left the guild building. I sighed as I felt my blush leave.

"What was that?" Mirajane asked. "Oh I see, theres something going on here~" She cooed.

"MIRA!" I shouted, probably getting more unwanted attention.

"Oh so I was right~" She said.

"D-don't be stupid. Besides, he would never fall for me." I said in a mumbling voice.

"Awe, you two are adorable~!" She squealed.

"W-whatever. I gotta go pack for the mission. S-so bye." I told her as I walked off.

"Oh I see, good luck!" She shouted at me with a thumbs up. I smiled at her then left the guild. To my surprise, Natsu was still here. He seemed to be worried about something, like before when we were coming here.

"Hey Natsu, is something wrong?" I asked. He looked at me with a little shock. He then gave me a nervous look.

"I just keep feeling like somethings watching us. Its creepy and I don't like it." He stated.

"Aye. Very creepy." Happy seconded.

"Now that you mention it, I'm beginning to feel it too. Lets just get out of here." I said as I started walking towards home.

Once we were home, I began to pack my things. Natsu, never really needing anything other than food, decided he was done and decided to take a nap on the couch. I walked over to my drawers and started to take out the things I may need. I laid them on my bed and went to go get my suit case. I decided to make it a million times easier and pack light this time. Its hard to lug around a huge bag, even for Natsu.

I laughed remembering how he would complain about carrying my things. And when Erza would come… I almost felt bad for the poor guy. Once I was done packing I went to check on Natsu, just to make sure he wasn't raiding the fridge again.

I walked into the living room to find Natsu still sleeping on the couch. He looked kinda cute, just laying there. It was almost peaceful looking. I went and sat on the edge of the couch.

"Natsu, hey Natsu. You need to get up." I said poking at his sides. He didn't respond at all.

"Natsu, you really gotta get up. We need to go to town for a few things before we leave" I said, shaking his body. Natsu groaned.

"...Lucy…." He said in his sleep. I was about to speak, but Natsu grabbed me and hugged me like a pillow. I blushed a deep shade of red.

"NATSU!" I shouted, honestly not wanting him to let go, but having to anyways. I tried getting out of his grip, but it was no use. I was basically trapped. He wasn't going to wake up for anyone either. After what seemed like an eternity, I just gave up. I just closed my eyes and took a nap.

Natsu P.O.V.

I was awoken to the sound of a slight snore. I was startled to see Lucy lying there in my arms. I blushed a deep red. WHAT WAS I DOING? Why is Lucy sleeping with me? I tried un-wrapping my arms around her unnoticed but I woke her up in the process.

"Huh… Oh, good morning Natsu." Lucy said rubbing her eye and sitting up. I blushed a deep red when I saw her top shirt button was undone. I looked at the clock to see that it was about 8:30 at night.

"Um, Lucy. Why are you here?" I asked.

"Whadda you mean? This is my house." She stated blankly, still not fully aware of the situation.

"I mean, why were you sleeping on the couch with me?" I asked tilting my head to the side. Her eyes widened and she began to blush.

"Oh-well, you kinda grabbed me and I couldn't get out of your arms. I gave up and just, well, ya." She explained, looking at the floor. I blushed a little more. Did I really do that? What was I dreaming about?

"Oh, uh well, sorry." I said awkwardly standing up and going to the kitchen. I was getting thirsty. Lucy got up and followed me.

"It's fine, I guess. Anyways, are you ready for the job? I packed light this time." She asked grinning. Finally she knows not to pack up the entire apartment!

'Ya, but do we have to take the train? It'd be easier to walk cuz-" I started, not wanting my motion sickness to get in the way.

"We are riding the train! It would take longer to walk. And we want to be back in time for the fair, so the train it is." She stated to me, not wanting to budge. I let out a heavy sigh.

"Fine. We'll take the train. But next time we are walking!" I told her.

"Ok, ok. The train is going to leave in about an hour so we should leave soon. We'll be in town by tomorrow." Lucy planned. I had a feeling in the pit of my stomach that this was going to be a wild ride.