Chapter 3

Lucy's POV

A knock sounded loudly against the thick door.

"Mmm... Who is it?" I asked. Trying to sound as fixed as possible.

"M'lord and Lady, it is time to break your fast downstairs." Lisanna exclaimed cheerfully after swing the door open.

Strong arms around me shifted slowly as the figure rolled to his other side.

She ran in and to the shielding curtains. She dragged them to their ends and the binding sunlight hit my eyelids. Although there was no physical pain. I felt a hint of a headache digging itself up.

Without warning a shadow had become my shield against the sunlight. I jolted but due to the inconvenience of the now killing and overthrowing headache, my eyes refused to open.

"Rest assured, It's only me." A rough voice whispered in my ear. I smiled and with will power I forced open my eyes to look into the onyx orbs of the man hovering above me.

"Natsu..." I smiled warmly.

"Well, -uh- I guess I'll leave you guys for some alone time," Lisanna said mischievously. She headed towards the door and just before she closed the door to leave us, "Don't take too long~" She giggled.

I sighed, ever since I forgave her and let her serve by my side. Her new sides never cease to awe me. She changes almost everyday, revealing to us sides that we had never discovered before. It never occurred within me, that she probably is two faced or has an alter-ego.

"It's just the two of us now..." Natsu said softly as he looked into my eyes.

"It's so quiet without them around, isn't it?..."I looked past him and straight at the ceiling.

He may have misunderstood me for wanting to take a rest once in a while, so he rolled over next to me. It took me by surprise.

I think, maybe I should cheer him up. "What should we do?" I whispered hoping it sounded somewhat seductive, and moved so that I was resting on his chest.

Almost immediately he regained his strength as if he never really lost it and pulled me up so my head laid on the pillows, pinned my hands above my head and looked into my eyes.

"You know... What we did last night, it still makes me want more of you." He brought his head down to my neck and began sucking on one spot.

He then pulled back and looked at the spot he marked and gave what I seemed to identify as a satisfied look.

He continued down my neck and carefully pushed my gown downwards during the progress and proceeded to kiss the top of my mounds. I moaned softly, after all this time of him being my lover. He knows my reaction to his every action and he used them in advantage of me.

"S-stop..." I managed to heavily breathe out.

He, at my word, did stop his progress. Secretly, I felt disappointed. I too, wanted more of him.

"Don't pretend or try to resist me." He continued, I felt glad that he had advanced on.

But, the thought that had haunted me to sleep last night, still refuses to leave me in the morning. As if it were a curse, It couldn't be rid of until I had it spilled. If I continued to hold the thought back and refuse to tell anyone, which could be the best option to save body from losing my self conscious, the thought itself would rob me of my sleep and mentality day after day.

"I... can 'we' go have breakfast, if you wouldn't mind?" I asked.

"..." He looked up, "Okay." He smiled, but behind closed doors, he felt uncomfortable of my words. Still being reasonable, he sat up and got off me.

We headed downstairs to the dining table. Like always, we sat next to each other and ate happily. But today that was only Natsu. The usual, casual guy that ate everything that came into his sight, surprisingly after all he ate, he's always able to maintain his tempting body, fit.

I thought over and over about the both of us to go through becoming demons. We can live long and watch the world grow together. Never mind the time limit of the human life-span anymore, even though we spend each day in bliss. I couldn't wish for more, that is until our time runs out. Until our death.

A source of hope would be to become demons right?

I wonder if I should I should take the thought of talking it over with Natsu, into consideration.

"Natsu?-"

"Lucy," He stopped me, "If there's something wrong, and bothers you much. Please, talk to me. You've been acting, 'strangely' lately for the last 24 hours. While we were in our room too... you normally wouldn't stop me while I'm... But, never mind that, please. You need to say something about it, soon enough stress is going to affect your body."

With simply words, he touched my heart. Of course I knew he cared for me and such. Who had known that he still moves my heart day after day?

"You're right. I should tell this soon to someone I trust the most." I emphasized on the word someone.

I pulled him closer and whispered in his ear, "In apologies for this morning, I'll pay with my body." As I backed away, I noticed Natsu's tinted cheeks and giggled, "If you want to, that is."

"I-I do." He stuttered.

"Before you can enjoy yourself. Let's head out. I have a matter to discuss."

Soon after eating, we headed straight out to the gazebo.

A sudden wave of faint, dizziness swept over me. I held my head and groaned. Hearing my cry, Natsu swung around swiftly and came closer, "Lucy? Are you okay?"

I was in too much of an insensibility to respond to him. Instead, I collapsed.

Natsu's POV

She toppled to the ground. Just before her head could hit some path stones, I reached out to her and caught her in my arms.

"Lucy?! Lucy!" I shouted her name, in hope she could hear me. But to no prevail she didn't open her eyes, "Gray! Lisanna!" I called.

They came rushing out of the manor and to my side. Both flabbergasted at the scene before them.

"Gray, go get a doctor!" He obliged and ran inside to inform one.

"M'lady!" Lisanna cried. She dropped to the ground and held Lucy's hand, "Please, open your eyes!"

I was in trauma. How could this have happened?

Hello! Sorry, for this late chapter. Though I may just change my routine of typing maybe once or twice a week. And I do apologize if there were any mistakes, I just am too lazy to fix any boo boos.

So I left you all on a cliffhanger. Really, what could have happened to Lucy? You guys are going to be so happy, but instantly fall into despair soon after. You're going to hate me. But this will lead to a closer bond between the couple.

How was this chapter? Hope it will continue to be this kind of, stuff.

Thank you all for reading!

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Cheryl~~