Chapter 3

Lucy's POV

Slowly I felt uncomfortable; I tried to break out of his embrace only to feel it tighten, "Natsu?"

"Please…Can we just stay like this for a while?" He whispered in my ear.

My eyes were bulging out of their sockets; does Natsu perhaps…like me?

"Natsu, I'm sure there are lots you want to show me. Would you be kind enough to lead me inside?" I pushed against his chest as a sign to show I was embarrassed. He obliged with a 'yes' and pulled me inside by hand.

The interior design was beautiful. It's like the so called 'heaven' existed here right before my eyes. Floral design covered the walls, cream dyed curtains hung around the place, and in the middle of the mansion to get to the next floor was a long staircase. Midway of the stairs, a tall muscular man with pink hair and the same cheeky grin as Natsu stood with his hands behind his back and dressed in formal attire.

"Welcome to our mansion. I'm Natsu's father, Igneel Dragneel."

"Graced by your presence, thy name is Lucy Heartfilia." I answered.

"Natsu, show Lucy around. Also entertain the Lady." With only a few words to say, he walked off.

With no warning, Natsu dragged me to his back garden. After he had no trouble crashing the door down, my eyes widened as the familiar scenery stood before me. A rose garden, the same one I have at home.

"Do you like it?" He looked into my eyes, then back at the rose garden. "I had this rose garden made, because it reminded me of you." He sheepishly smiled.

"It's amazing…" I couldn't speak, the fact that he said that it reminded him of me made me excited to be with him.

"Let's sit down; I'll get Gray to get us some tea and snacks." He sent Gray off to the kitchen while he pulled me to a gazebo covered in grape vines and floral patterns. He walked me to a chair and pulled it out. "My Lady, this seat is for you." He grinned.

"Thank you my lord." I bowed and sat down. He took the seat next to me as he started talking.

"So… are you arranged for anyone yet?" He asked while blushing a deep shade of red.

I was shocked; Natsu… did he want to ask for my hand in marriage.

"No, father hasn't found a suitable young man for me yet, but I don't want to. I want to marry of my choice; I hope the day comes where women get a right to choose who to marry." I said while on the verge of tears.

"Do you like me?" I looked up, he was grinning, "Well? Do you like me?"

I was right, he liked me. Can I finally like who I want? "I… will like only one person. I like you."

"We are still young, and thus we don't know what love means or can do. But can you promise me something?" He reached out for my hand and took it in his. Then he looked seriously into my eyes.

"If my lord tells me to keep a promise, I will keep it till I die." I smiled.

Natsu's POV

Her words were full of determination. If we knew we loved each other then I will ask for this, "Lucy, in 10 years' time, will you promise to marry me?" Her eyes widened. Of course I knew this was so sudden to ask but. I loved her, she was my world. I can't live on for more than a day without her.

"Yes, for my lord. No, for Natsu my only love I promise that I will marry you." Her tears spilled from her eyes. Slowly I lifted my hand and wiped them away. I pulled her into a hug. I don't care if people say it's foolish to marry for love and only for wealth. Lucy is my love and my wealth; she is my one and only everything.

~Time Lapse [10 Years] ~

Lucy's POV

"My lady, Natsu's carriage has arrived outside." Virgo stood beside me bowing.

Immediately I stood up, took hold of my dress and ran to the front door and waited for Gray to knock on the door. Slowly footsteps approached the door; I didn't give him time to knock. I kicked the door open.

"Gray!" I shouted. He, as always stood at the same spot every day.

"My Lady Lucy" He bowed and held his hand out. I gladly took it and walked with him to the carriage. "We have a few surprises prepared for you." He ran with me to the carriage.

He opened the door and again it was the same design as 10 years ago, but a shadow lurked in the far side of the leather seat. I jumped onto it, and embraced it, "Natsu!" I yelled at it.

"Hey, this is your first surprise, me." He grinned. He took my hand and kissed it. He was the same as always, kind, able to cuddle with. I knew the reason why I fell in love with him I just couldn't confirm it.

Natsu rested his head on my lap, which was covered in a pink silk dress. Our hands were intertwined, while my left hand was playing with his spiky pink hair and his right hand twirled my long bangs that fell on my chest.

We arrived at the Dragneel manor and Natsu opened the door for me. I took it, and stepped out. I lost my step! I fell into Natsu's arms. This time we held each other with more affection, I pushed my chest against his as our lips met; he passionately kissed me and held me tighter I felt his heartbeat burst under my palm.

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~Cheryl