Chapter Three - A Heartfelt Apology

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Natsu sat indian style on Lucy's bed, looking at her with apologetic eyes.

"Lucy, please look at me."

Lucy was turned the opposite way of the dragon slayer, still too embarrassed to face him.

"I'd rather not." She said quietly, suddenly she felt a hand on her shoulder.

In one swift motion Natsu whipped Lucy around, engulfing her in a hug, she felt his muscular arms tighten around her.

"I'm sorry, Lucy," he whispered into her hair "I didn't mean the things I said, and I never wanted to make you cry."

Lucy, who was trying to get away, froze. Natsu? Apologizing... To me? Her cheeks flushed as she relaxed in his arms. Natsu spoke up again, still nuzzling her.

"I love chocolate and I would love to take you to the dance if you want to go."
Lucy put her hands on his chest, pushing away from him. "I thought you didn't want to go." She asked, confused.

"I want to go, if you want to go." Natsu displayed a boyish grin, Lucy's heart fluttered in her chest.

"After all, we are partners!"

Lucy smiled back at him, "the best around!"

Lucy got up from the bed and made her way to the bathroom to fix her makeup. As she reached her sanctuary, she closed the door and put her back against it. Taking a deep, shaky breath she began to brush her hair.

Why am I so nervous? Lucy thought, then smiled. I never would've guessed Natsu had a sweet side like that. He looked so adorable, and the way he held me.. He's so- Lucy caught herself, and shook her head. Partners. Partners. That is all we are and all we ever will be.

"Lucy, are you coming?" Natsu called to her, her heart raced, worrying for a split second about Natsu reading her mind.

"Yeah! Just a second!"

Lucy came out of the bathroom, all the evidence of her being upset had been erased. Lucy looked beautiful, an air of confidence hung around her which made her all the more attractive.

Her hair was in a top bun, exposing her neck, a few spiral-curled pieces fell down effortlessly. Her makeup was simple, highlighting her best facial features. She had changed into a different dress to match Natsu. Black and shoulderless, the bottom fell just below the knee. A thick white ribbon decorated her waist, tied in the back with a big flawless bow.

Her black stilettos clicked on the wood floors as she walked closer to Natsu.

"How to I look?" Lucy giggled, covering her mouth. Natsu was star struck, thinking that Lucy had never looked this good... Or had she? Had he just never noticed before? He gathered himself by nodding.

"You look great." He gave her a crooked smile that momentarily stole her breath.

"Let's go." Needing to get some fresh air to cleanse her thoughts she tried to walk past Natsu, but he stepped in front of her, blocking the door.

"Wha-?" Lucy started but was cut of by the sight of Natsu's out stretched arm.

"Might as well do this right… Right?" He smiled sheepishly.

"Yeah." Lucy blushed, then laughed. She took his arm and they walked out together.

Yes I know, very short chapter :(

But good news is, chapter 4 is a long one! I am not quite finished with the ending of it yet, so expect to see it up within the next couple of days.

After chapter 4 I have a bunch of chapters written already so I will be posting them after my lazy boyfriend edits them.

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