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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapter 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4 days left...

Lucy ended up not going to the guild after all. And Natsu didn't come to her bed either. She had a good night sleep, a normal one, in a long time. Well since she's met Natsu.

The good night sleep had taken away stress she accumulated from Levy's suprise visit. Although it was good, Lucy had always woken up freezing without her personal heater there to snugg-

"What are you thinking, Lucy?" Lucy pesters herself as she sat straight up in bed, throwing the blankets to the side. "Be happy that Natsu didn't come last night... Who knows what my reaction would be if he did."

What would her reaction be? Oh she knows herself too well how she would have reacted. She'd enjoy the warmth Natsu's body would be giving off, snuggle closer, her face in his chest. She would think it was a dream her mind manifested for her. It was her deepest desire to wake up to Natsu holding her close, tightly, making her feel safe... Perhaps she wouldn't even kick him out of bed and give him a lecture.

No.

She wouldn't have.

Instead, she'll enjoy their closeness, maybe even taking advantage of Natsu to trace his every line of his face. Stroking his hair. Maybe even... even touching his rough jawline... then she'd move to his lips...

But she was glad he didn't come. Because then, he would have definitely caught her doing those acts. And she would be embarassed. And Natsu being Natsu will question her about it until he got answers that'll satisfy him.

Natsu wasn't dumb. He was just gifted with denseness about any romantic feelings/relationships ever!

Sure when he was little he was more aware of it since he had Lisanna making advances towards him. However, now he's different. It's like he's become immune to it. Or maybe it was just Lucy herself, that he's become immune to.

"I'm just his nakama, after all." Lucy muttered, depressingly.

Ah yes, nakama. Natsu was the king of it! Nakamas was the source of his strength to defeat the evil villains. Nakamas are the reason why Natsu continues to fight.

Glancing at the clock, it was 10am. She had slept later than she usually did. Which makes sense since Natsu usually keeps her warm at night, but when morning comes, it's like she's in an oven. There's also Happy who makes it his mission to wake early to take pictures and maybe laugh at their sleeping positions.

She was sure Happy had a couple of pictures hidden away in his little green bag just waiting for a perfect chance to use it. How else did Mirajane obtained her sleeping photos when she goes on missions. Man, was those photos of her not pretty.

Noticing that she had to pay for rent the day before she was supposed to 'confess', Lucy decided she would need to go on a mission.

"Hopefully I can do it by myself so that I don't have to be with Natsu and Happy."

Lucy grabbed her towel and clothes and headed for the bathroom.

- - - - - - - ***** - - - - - - - - - -45 mins later - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

"That was perfect, just what I needed."

Lucy had emerged from the bathroom fresh and ready to tackly any mission she's about to go on. She had decided to wear a simple outfit, covering her curves and cleavage perfectly. Shorts that came to her knee and a purple t-shirt that was short in the front and long in the back and of course her boots and whip.

Deciding that she should pack a backpack of neccesities and clothes in case she won't be coming back, she closed her door and summoned Plue for company to the guild.

"Now that I think about it, isn't it odd, Plue? I haven't heard or seen Natsu since yesterday morning... But then again he's probably gone on a mission, right?"

The small spirit responded excitingly, "Plue plue!" (You're probably right!)

"Haha maybe." Lucy brightened up as she got to the front of the guild.

Before she can take a step towards the guild, the doors burst open to reveal a fireball heading her way.

"EEEEK" Lucy screamed before barely dodging the ball. Anger taking control, she marched into the guild to see Natsu trying to land a punch at Laxus.

A sweat dropped appeared on Lucy's face at the scene. Scurrying to Mirajane's side at the bar, Lucy sat down, ordering a smoothie. While waiting for Mirajane to come back, Lucy had picked out a mission, ready to go. Hopefully without Natsu noticing.

"Pssst Lucy...!" Lucy looked over to Mirajane holding her smoothie in a cup, but motioned her to the back of the bar with her waving hand and leaving before Lucy could stand.

"What is it, Mirajane?" Lucy asked with a worry look once Mirajane stopped at the kitchen, still holding the request job in her hand.

"I just wanted to check up on you. I heard you didn't come to the guild yesterday and Natsu waited for you all day." Mirajane handed Lucy her strawberry banana smoothie before placing a hand on Lucy's shoulder, noticing her backpack.

"Oh my, are you heading somewhere?"

Lucy nodded slightly, feeling a bit guilty. Perhaps Loke was late in delivering her message to Natsu. "I wasn't really feeling well yesterday, but I'm fine now!" Lucy gave a light laugh, "And I'm planning on going on this mission."

Lucy handed the white girl the request for a look-over.

The request was perfect for Lucy. It would pay her rent and she'd have left over money as well. The person requested a female mage to help administer a school's magic test in Hargeon. It would be a two day mission, but she'll be back to pay her rent... and to confess...

Mirajane nodded, "But are you going alone? What about Natsu?"

Lucy was quick to point out that the person only requested a female mage, not leaving any room for Natsu to be able to come. "Besides, he'd probably just show off and ruin the test."

The girls laughed, agreeing that that sounded just like Natsu.

"Alrighty then Lucy. I'm sure you'll do great! If you need anything, don't hesistate to talk to me. About ANYTHING. ANYTHING AT ALL."

Yes Lucy, especially about you confessing to Natsu... please tell me about your feelings. Mirajane smiled before returning back to the bar, waiting on orders.

When Lucy got back to the bar, Laxus was sitting with the Raijinshu giving him compliments are his strength. On the other side of them was a pile of broken tables and chairs, on top of a pink haired mage. As Lucy got closer, she saw it was Natsu snoring away.

"Hmm, he looks cute when he's asleep."

Not staying by his side too long, since the last she did that, she received a punch from him, Lucy found Happy sitting with Carla and Wendy.

Bidding them hello, Lucy gave Happy a fish and a piece of paper, "Hey Happy. Do you mind giving this Natsu once he wakes up?"

"Okay Lucy! But where are you going?" Happy notices her backpack as he accepts the fish and paper.

"Hmmm... I'm going on a mission." Lucy whispered quietly, afraid that Natsu would hear in his sleep.

"Eeh!? Why aren't you asking us to go with you?!" Happy gave Lucy a side glance.

Lucy patted Happy softly, "Because I need it for rent and I don't want Natsu to wreck a whole town. I won't be gone long. Just to give him the note once he wakes up. Thanks Happy!"

Lucy left without saying goodbye, rushing to the train station. Once she bought a ticket and found her seat, she could finally relax.

There was no way Natsu can wake up and follow her now.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ***Sometime after Lucy Left.**** - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Natsu woke up with a pounding headache and something heavy on him. Scrambling to get up, he groggily open his eyes to see a blue cat staring at him.

"You woke up Natsu!"

Cheers can be heard throughout the guild. "Finally!" "It took you long enough Natsu!" "At least he woke up earlier this time!" "There's always next time Natsu!"

Clutching the side of his head, he leaned against the wall, glaring at a smirking Laxus.
"Good thing you woke up, Natsu. I almost had to tell Wendy to heal you." The leader of Raijinshu smirked, walking away with the rest of the members.

"Laxus teme! I'll get you- OW- next time!"

"Natsuuuu calm down!" Happy grabbed his partner's leg gently.

"I'm fine Happy..." Sniffing the air, Natsu stood up automatically, sniffing the spot where he was just seconds ago.

Happy stayed behind, fidgeting.

"Hey Happy, was Lucy here?"

Natsu didn't have to look back to know that Happy nodded. "Where'd she go? She was - sniff- just here."

Happy rummaged through his bag, looking for Lucy's note. "Hold on Natsu... nope... this is fish... half eaten fish... fish... OH! Here it is."

Grabbing the note, Happy placed it in Natsu's hand, stepping back waiting for Natsu to explode.

Lucy's scent was coming from the note as Natsu opened it. Why do I get a bad feeling about this...

Hi Natsu!

As you can probably guess, I did visit the guild today... For a mission. I'm sorry that I didn't invite you and Happy along! I really need the money for rent. It's a two day mission job, don't try to come join me, I won't forgive you.

See you,

Love Lucy.

"I don't get it... why didn't she ask me... We always go on missions together. We're a team..." Natsu stared at the note, rereading it again. And again. And again until Happy managed to drag him to a nearby table.

Sensing his change in demeanor, Happy left to get him an ice bag... and space.

When Happy came back, Natsu was a gloomy, brooding mess. Sighing, Happy sat in front of Natsu's blank state.

"Lucy will come back Natsu. If you want, I'll give you my fish so cheer up!"

Natsu shook his head slowly and stood up, dragging his feet against the wooded floor.
"Natsu?"

The fire mage stopped, turning slightly. "I'm going back home to rest."

Then Natsu left the guild feeling sad and lonely.

"Lucy..." Natsu sighed before heading back to his house.


A/N: Glad to see you guys made it!

Lol... I feel like my chapters are getting longer and longer...

Anyways, please stay tune for the next chapter!

P.S. Even tho I say I don't really care about the reviews, but I also want to know your input on how the story's going so far. What do you think?

I mean I did come back to after a year or so.