Hello everyone! I am finally back with a new chapter. I'm not in love with this chapter, but it's really fluffy so haha.

I also just wanted to say a quick thank you to the people who left sweet comments/reviews on my update (last chapter) I really appreciate them.

Also. I apologize for the typos that are probably in here, I didn't have much time to really edit. I think I have kept you all waiting long enough, so lets get on with the chapter.

Chapter 23

I woke up from the sun shining from the window into my face. I felt warmth surround my body, and I felt safe. I felt really, truly safe.

It took a few moments for my tired brain the remember where I was. But once I saw the arms that were wrapped against me, I blushed at the memory of last night.

I moved my body slowly, so that I was not facing him.

His eyes were closed. Asleep. His breathing was steady, and his hair all messed up, but still looked good. The shining sun practically made his skin shine. And I couldn't help but run my hand softly across his chest.

My fingers barely touching his skin, almost like I was afraid that he would break at my slightest touch.

I then looked up at his face. His eyes closed, his face ever so slightly a shade of pink. His face was so relaxed, and peaceful looking. Before I could stop myself, I was slightly brushing my fingers in his har. It was soft and reminded me of cotton candy. I've never really looked at his hair that much, let alone brush it.

He moved his head slightly,and he began to stir. Nervously, I stopped moving, afraid that he was going to wake up. But he didn't. Instead, he moved his arms, and he actually moved closer to head was resting on my chest, and it was just too cute to move him. So I let him lay there, hoping that he would not know what was going on since he was asleep, and I just continued to stroke his hair.

Time passed, and I was afraid to move him, I didn't want to wake him up since he looked so peaceful asleep. But as I heard the birds chirping, and noticed that the sun was now higher in the sky. I also knew that if I didn't move soon, I would never want to leave. So I ever so carefully tried to wiggle myself from him. At one point, it seemed as though he was going to wake up again, almost giving me a heart attack, but thankfully he didn't.

After several very stressful minutes, I slowly got out of the covers, and sat on the edge of the bed. As soon as I noticed that I was completely naked, I blushed uncontrollably. Even Though I knew that no one was looking, I still felt too exposed, and went quickly to find cloths.

I had to go and pick up my pieces of clothing that we just through on the floor, and started to put them on. I put on my underwear, and was about to put on my shirt, when I looked over the the floor and saw his shirt laying there.

So I walked over there, and picked it up.

It felt warm to the touch, even in the coolness of the house. As I was holding it, I could smell his scent on it.

Whenever I hug him, or or close to him.

Especially last night.

His scent just makes me all warm inside, I don't know how to describe it. He just always reminds me of warmth. The warmth of a fire, and the blazing, yet comfortable, scent of just makes me feel safe, and protected.

So I put his shirt in, and instantly I felt warmer and safer. Of course though, It was huge on me, but it was something that made me good good nonetheless.

"My shirt looked way better on you than it does me."
I turned around quickly, my eyes wide in shock, to see a Natsu just sitting in the bed, his bare chest showing.

"N-natsu…" I shuttered."how-how long have you been up?"
"Not long." He yawned, stretching his arms up, showing off his arms, making me blush."It got cold, and I woke up." he said.

"Oh, okay."
"Also," he began. "You weren't there."
"Wh-"
"I just woke up, and you were gone. I was sad for a moment. But then I saw you standing there, and I got happy again."

I blushed even harder. "Why didn't you say something sooner?"
He shrugged. "I don't know."

I walked over to the bed, and got in, sitting down so I was facing him. I tried not to think about how little clothing he had on under the sheets. I just sat there for a moment, not saying anything, but just really looking at him. And his messy bed head hair, and just wanting to always wake up to seeing him like this.

He brought his hands up to my cheek, and brought his face closer to mine. He gently kissed me, and it filled me with warmth and happiness.

"Good morning" His voice was soothing.

"Good morning." I blushed, and couldn't keep the smile off my face.

"hey, Luce?"

"Yeah?"

"Would you liked to go have breakfast now, with me."
I laughed. "Is food the first thing you think about when you wake up."
"It's up there." he said. "But not the first."
"Then, what's the first." I asks, curiously.

"You."

I couldn' help but go wide eyed as he said that, and I'm pretty sure that even my mouth opened slightly. "Really?"
"Yep. really." he smiled.

I then leaned in, and I kissed him lightly. It was still so new to me. That me and him can actually kiss. I never knew that It would feel like this. It just feels so right.

then , I just got out of the bed. "Get changed. I"ll start making breakfast."

He gave me a huge toothy smile, and said. "Okay."
So I just walked downstairs, and began to start making breakfast. I decided on just making pancakes, since they weren't too hard to make.

So I grabbed all the ingredients, and got out a pan so I could start cooking. As I was mixing in the ingredients, I happened to look at the clock, and saw that it was almost noon. So the morning of the day was gone, but at least I had the afternoon.

As I was cooking the pancakes, I heard Natsu come out of the room. As He walked into the kitchen, I greeted him with another good morning. And he greeted me with wrapping his around me as I was cooking.

Now, that was all fine, but as soon as I looked over slightly, I saw that he was once again not wearing shirt.

"I thought I told you to get dressed."
"But Luce." He winned. "I did, I just couldn't find my shirt, because someone put in on."
I blushed uncontrollably. "Hey! You have a bunch of other shirts you could wear."

He laughed. "But I bet you like seeing me like this more." he whispered in my ear."
"Don't say things like that as I'm cooking!" I said, more in embarrassment than anger. "Or I will burn your food.

"Okay, okay." He said, and finally gave me some space to cook.

So he just sat at the kitchen table, and watched me as I cooked. Once I was done making enough pancakes, and hoping that it'll be enough for him, and i would have to make more, I placed them down on the table. I didn't realize it, but as I was cooking Natsu actually got us plates and cups, and he actually set the table.

"Thank you for setting the table." I said as he got up to get us something to drink.

"Your welcome." I heard him smile, and he sat back down."

"Mhm. Luce," He said, with his mouth full of food. "These are really good."
I thanked him, and then we went on with our breakfast. And this ha probably been one of the best breakfasts that I have ever had, and him being her made it all the better. I still didn't know what any of it meant. What me and him are. Or what he wants it to I was way too scared to ask. I mean, it's basically the same, just with,being closer. an d being able to kiss, obviously. But what we're going to do? Were we going to tell people? What would they say? What would they do? What's going to happen?

Before my brain could think of any more nerve racking questions, the doorbell rung. I looked at him with confusion, wondering who it could be.

"It's probably just the mailman or something." he said. "Could you go get it as I start with the dishes?"
I agreed, and went over to the door, and opened it up. Once I opened the door, a pure face of shock was on both mine and the other person's face.

"Lucy?" the raven haired man said.

"G-gray?" I was suddenly aware of how little I was wearing, it being only underwear, and thankfully a long shirt. "W-what are you doing here?" My face was brighter than a christmas tree.

"I was going to ask you the same question."
"Hey Luce!" natsu called, walking to the door. "Who's at the door?

"Uh…"

"gray? " he said, almost as wide eyes as me. And of course, Natsu wasn't wearing a shirt, and wearing only his boxers. "What are-"
"Oh my god!" Gray yelled. "You two slept together!" I couldn't tell if he was grossed out, or exited.

"We-we can explain…"
"Oh god no, please don't." He said. "I do not want to know the details." He started to walk away.

"Wait! Gray!" I yelled, and he turned back. "Are, are you going to tell anyone?"
"Are you guys going to tell anyone?" me and Natsu looked at eachother, but then looked away quickly. "Have you guys even talked about it? Wait… was it the first time you two...were together? Ugh gross! I don't want to think about it!"
"Do you want to talk about it?" Natsu turned to me, and asked.

"Well, I mean, I don't know." I said awkwardly. "Like, I do want to talk about it, but like, I don't know how you feel about it."

"Well I don't know what to say because I don't know how you feel-"
"You two are completely hopeless." Gray sighed. "Look, I won't tell anyone, but you two need to figure out what's going to happen between you two."

Natsu and I made eye contact with each other, we didn't know what to say or do.

"Okay, well," Gray began, "i'm gonna leave. You two have fun, uh, tell me how it turns out. And I know my opinion has nothing to do with, but I think you two should give it a chance. I mean, everyone already knows how much you two like each other, it was only time before you two kids figured it out." and before either of us could say anything, Gray practically ran away, leaving my and Natsu alone.

So we both kind of awkwardly went back into the house, not knowing how to start conversation. I mean, of course I liked him, Just, what do I do? Usually, I would ask Cana about these sort of things, but that's obviously not going to happen. And it's just, what if it doesn't work out? Would we still be friends? Would we talk? Am I willing take a chance? Am I willing to let go of everything that we have?

I think I am. I think I'm willing to risk it all for something more.

'Nat-"

Before I could say his name, his lips were on mine.

He pushed me against the wall, and our kissed deepened. It was full of all the unspoken words that we never said.

His hands reached up and cupped my face, and we let go from our kiss, both of us out of breathe.

"I don't know what you're feeling." Natsu, said, looking at me. "Hell, I don't even know what i'm feeling." his face was red,and I could tell that he was nervous. "But I want to give it a shot."
My heart was racing. "What are you saying?" I squeaked out.

"It's just, I want to spend more time with you. But not just 'as friends.' I just, I just always look forward to seeing you. And every time I do, My heart beats out of my chest, and sometimes I can't even think clearly. I can't stop thinking about you. And last night, wow, last night, that was just. And I just, I don't want you to be with anyone else. It just feels wrong. And I'm sorry if you feel the same, I just had to tell you. But If you don't feel anything, then… then-"

I pulled him into a kiss before he could continue. "I like you too."

He smiled back, and before long we were kissing again,and it felt like heaven.

We went back into his room, and I couldn't even tell you how long we were in there if I wanted to.

As we were laying in his bed, cuddling, and trying to be as close to each other as we could be, I heard my phone ring.

I heard Natsu sigh. "No, don't get it. Stay here."
"It could be something important." I said, trying to detach myself from his grasp. Thankfully I did, and so I followed the sound of the ring to get my phone.

I grabbed my phone and I saw the name 'Levy' pop up, so I answered it.

"Hey lev-"

"YOU DID WHAT WITH WHO LAST NIGHT?!"

This was a really bad chapter, I'm sorry. It's so weird, because very soon this story is gonna take a very big turn and I'm so exited for it haha. Once again, sorry for the typos, I'll try and edit them tomorrow I just don't have much time tonight, I hope you understand.