A/N: Heya guys! Back again for the next theme of this week.

As announced from the last chapter, the theme for today is First Date so let's get this started right away.

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- First Date -

A few days had passed ever since the guild celebrated the two's new relationship. Wendy had been sleepless at some nights as she thought back at the time they both intended to confess their feelings for each other.

Who would've thought that both of them had thought the same way for each other that long?

Wendy didn't mind too much. Her thoughts were filled with joy after all that happened between them. The same goes for Natsu as well after finally realizing what he was feeling towards her.

Back then, the guild celebrated as they were greeted by other guild members inside, wishing them happiness. The way how they set the guild just for this small occasion sure is something by the way.

It's like the place is being intended to celebrate for people getting married, looking at the bouquet of roses plastered on the walls adorned with white banners and all sorts but it looks like the people misunderstood the situation since the two had just started going out. It's not like they're going to marry each other right off the bat.

Though the celebration part was more than appreciated.

Still, the whole guild misunderstood their relationship and Erza couldn't have been more embarrassed as she was the one who planned all of it despite Happy and Carla's warning not to get carried away.

Wendy thought it wouldn't be so bad to look forward something as that in the future though.

Ah, what am I thinking?


...


It was already on the seventh day of the week as the guild continued on its usual activities. Brawls break out here and there but none of the main players seem to be in a mood to start a ruckus in the middle of the day. Especially, if one of them had pursued in a relationship.

The halls were filled with noises and celebrations as members laughed their hearts out alongside with their friends. Some toasted with beer drinks and decided to waste themselves out till the end of the day.

Even with the whole celebration between the two had already gone past the date, people still hold many remembrances of that day.

As a result, the two couple had been the perfect target for teasing from other members, especially to Wendy as some of her friends kept talking about their new relationship even though they started anew with each other.

It's interesting to note that a certain barmaid had been blessed with juicy gossips throughout the event and who knows just how many things she has on other people's personal relationships.

Natsu stood near a cake shop as he waited for the bluenette to arrive.

Apparently, the two decided to have their first date since none of them had enough time for each other because of the constant shower of attention centered around them from their members back at the guild.

Natsu decided to think up a plan where he could spend time with her alone and this is what he came up with after seeking advice from Mira.

Telling it to Lucy or Erza would just prompt them to spy on them which would turn out pretty awkward he noticed them right away. So far, the barmaid understood his request and lied about the two going somewhere.

He might have to thank her later for that.

He stood firmly in patience, waiting as he glanced at the crowd, hoping to catch the bluenette woman on sight but to no avail.

After a few minutes, a voice resounded from the other direction in a sweet tone.

"Looking for someone?"

He smiled as he turned back, recognizing that voice all too well.

"Well, I don't mind waiting for―WOaaaaaah!" His statement was cut short as soon he saw her full outfit.

She wore a white-blue colored dress top with frills decorated on both edges and sides. Her skirt reaches down to her knees which were accompanied by a pair of slippers for her feet. Her hair was silkier than before and the sweet scent of lavender tickled his nose which added to the growing flustered look on his face as he stuttered on the spot.

Wendy knowing his face too well, playfully asked as if acting innocent.

"A-Ah, it's nothing... It's just―you look good in that outfit." Natsu looked away, trying to hide the blush on his cheeks.

Wendy smiled as well, not minding his expression as she tip-toed right next to him as if the compliment didn't cause her to be extremely embarrassed anymore. Rather, it made her happier than she would've expected.

It seems like her shy demeanor vanished. She acts a little more independent more than ever. She was already standing out from the eyes of the other people as some of them caught a glimpse of her as they walked by.

"Is that..."

"Wendy Marvell from Fairy Tail?"

"She's looking beautiful than usual."

"Is that Salamander beside her?"

"Don't tell me... Are they going out?!"

The two could hear the murmurs around them but Natsu grew tired of the stares and got over his embarrassment as he returned his attention back to her.

"Let's go, Wendy."

The sky dragonslayer who was preoccupied with the chatters soon looked back as she took hold of his hand. They walked through the streets as other people continued to stare at them in either shock or disbelief.

After all, this is Fairy Tail they're talking about. Salamander who was known for his dense nature is finally going out with the Sky Maiden. An unusual development they'd say.

Well, it can't be helped.

Only the people of the guild knew about the relationship and they've been quiet about it ever since until the two decided to hold their date together.

They soon arrived at a train station as Wendy looked in confusion at the pinkette who was looking like he didn't mistake their destination.

She thought about heading for some sight-seeing around Magnolia but never expected to go into a train station which is a bad case for dragonslayers like them.

"Ah, Natsu-san? Where are we going?"

"A lot of people are looking right at us. It wouldn't feel right for me to spend time with you if it's like that so we're heading out." He said.

"Where to?"

"To Crocus."

"Eh? But Natsu-san... A train..." She worried about their motion sickness but it seems like Natsu doesn't seem to mind at all. Moreover, he doesn't feel like getting sick any moment despite looking at the train station before them which was something she's been noticing that's been off.

Normally, the two of them would already fall over just by gazing at the transportation but they're not receiving any sort of pain as they walked near it.

Wendy could not feel her stomach churn despite stepping foot inside. The same goes for Natsu as well.

What the hell was going on?

Wendy was confused all over as they were led to an open seat, finally able to relax after a small trip from the guild.

"I don't understand. I don't feel pain riding transportation anymore." She voiced her confusion as Natsu grinned towards her like he already figured it out.

"Right? It happened to me a few days ago when I tried looking for a small job after our celebration. At least, I don't feel anything weird anymore riding trains."

Although coming up with a small explanation behind this unexpected phenomenon, the two could pretty much guess the reason behind it.

Pausing for a moment, the two smiled at each other before stifling a sweet laugh.

"I guess, I was really lucky to have you," Natsu replied.

"Me too..."

Their first date is already beginning.


Crocus.


The Flower Blooming Capital of Fiore remains as a standing landmark of the whole country even after years of rebuilding it back to its former glory, suffering from the war against Alvarez. People had been living peacefully and the queen of Fiore continues on governing the whole country in hopes of further improving their relationships with other countries.

Natsu and Wendy thought about the memories they had visiting this place for the first time.

It was at that time when they recently returned from the seven-year gap. The whole guild was back together and prepared themselves for the Grand Magic Games in order to restore their position as the strongest guild in Fiore.

A lot of things happened between them, including the time she was incapacitated on the first day. The initial days looked bleak for their guild but they prevailed and even saved the world from absolute destruction from the dragons.

However, those days were already gone past them and the two had come here to share their best moments with each other.

Although it was regrettable to not tag both Happy and Carla around, they can always invite them on their next date.

"Uuuwwaaaaaaa... They still never changed, huh?"

"Seems so... I wonder if Hisui-sama is working busy again."

"Huh? Isn't she just a princess back then?" Natsu asked, seemingly confused.

"You probably didn't know but Princess Hisui was crowned queen after the war ended. It was at that time when she decided to use all her resources to rebuild the country."

"Mmhmm... sounds like a difficult task, helping the country and sorts. Where's the king?"

"He retired, remember? He entrusted the next line of succession in which this case, his daughter to the country."

"Hmm... Sounds hard."

"Well, that's the job of a queen, Natsu." She smiled sweetly which caught him slightly off guard as his blush returned in the process.

Looking away, he also changed the topic.

"A-Anyways, let's get somewhere to eat! I hear there are some delicious stalls around here." He hastily walked ahead whilst holding her hand in which she simply resigned herself to his requests.

She can't exactly let go of him especially in this huge and unfamiliar city.

A few moments later, they arrived at a cake shop; a similar place where they agreed to meet back at Magnolia.

Unlike from the shop from their town, the place was bigger in comparison to the place. A sweet smell of sweets waffled in the air as several customers walked in to order some of them to satisfy their hunger after a long day's walk.

The two walked inside and it was not long until they were the next one in line for the order.

Wendy was fond of sweets and while she's not as extremely loving as that of the strawberry cake maniac, she still has a slight tendency to indulge when given the chance. It's a good thing she had the restraint of herself unlike the scarlet knight though.

Natsu had ordered some chocolate slice of his own while she had picked a blueberry flavored one.

The two sat on a vacant seat as they spend their time together. They sat near the transparent glass at the edge of the store to give them a bit of a view outside.

A sea of people walked past their visions as they relaxed for now.

Natsu had begun digging first to his slice in such a normal manner. Wendy thought he would just gulp the whole thing down to his stomach but it seems like he's trying to act as composed as he could in front of her.

She giggled in thought but it can't be helped. Doing it in this kind of place might bother the people around them.

"Ne, Natsu..."

"Mmhmm?"

"Aren't you a bit gentle than usual?"

"Hmm? Is that so? Maybe it's because I took advice with Mira just yesterday."

"Mira-san?" Her eyes perked in curiosity.

"Yeah. You know... Dates are something when a girl and boy get together like friends. She said that this is more than that which caught me to thinking that maybe I should take this a bit more seriously, especially when I'm with you." He scratched his head sheepishly.

"...And just like that, I asked her for help."

I see... So the way he acts right now is because he wanted to make the best impression as he can to make their date memorable.

Wendy appreciated the thought but...

"Natsu."

"Yeah?"

"Let's go sightseeing."

"Sure but why the rush?"

"I want to go see something." She grinned playfully as soon as she was finished with her food.

Natsu didn't know what she plans to do but he decides to follow her as they went out of the store after paying the owner the bill. The crowd was still flooding with people and some of them recognizing the two as members of Fairy Tail.

The two waded through the crowd as Wendy leads the way with Natsu hastily following her lead.

"Oi! Wendy! Wait up!"

He couldn't keep up with her speed since she can easily slip past through people as if she was like the wind. Then again, her specialty in magic was air so this is probably something she always had in her despite not being aware of it. To him, she was like a calm breeze that always comes by every once in awhile to give off its soothing feeling.

Natsu would always see this similar situation where he would spot her sitting on a bench together with Carla inside the guild. While the rest of them mostly tend to their rambunctious lifestyle, Wendy would always stand out silently away from the eyes of many, caressing her best friend.

This is one of the reasons why he began to develop feelings towards her. And in just like that, he was slowly drawn to her gentle presence to the point where he eventually confessed to that day.

...

Wendy failed to heed the pinkette's call as she paced on until her feet suddenly tripped on a small stone slab, disrupting her balance.

"Wendy!"

As if to save her from the hard tripping, Natsu caught her just in time as he took hold of her hand.

"I told you to be careful. If I hadn't caught you, you might've injured yourself."

The bluenette looked surprised at what happened but then realized she was being stared at by people as they saw their intertwined hands. It looked to them that they're like one of those fairy tales where a prince would hold close to his princess.

She felt her cheeks rise as she realized this assumption, bringing back her shy nature once again as Natsu helped her back on her feet.

"Geez... You always find the time to trip like that. You sure are very clumsy, I give you that." Natsu teased which didn't go unnoticed as Wendy looked at him with a peevish pout.

"I-I'm trying to improve myself, you know... I just didn't realize my step." She tried excusing her klutz behavior but Natsu was already chuckling to himself, playfully teasing her.

"Muuuoooo... Natsu-san..."

"Sorry, Wendy. Anyways, where are you taking me to?"

"Like I said, we're gonna go sightseeing. We're heading to Domus Flau."

"Isn't that where the games were held? Is there some kind of game going on today?" He asked with a little bit of glint in his eyes, expecting a fight. Wendy sweatdropped upon looking at his somewhat determined expression but it was something she wanted to see on their date.

"No, silly. We're just going to relax there." She softly replied.

"Ah, is that so? Well, why didn't you tell me that?"

"It's a secret." She winked which was unlike of her. Natsu, however, having to hear a little secret from her felt curious. His face now averted from being battle-ready into a curious person as he traced his eyes back on her.

"What's this little secret? Can you tell me?"

"Nope." She quickly denied.

"Come on, Wendy! Teeeell Meeeee..."

Okay, now he's just being childish. Wendy couldn't deny that cute side of him either as a small blush appeared on her cheeks once again. But then she remembered her original plan as she regained her composure and looked at him with serious eyes.

"Alright, then let's have a challenge." She proposed which caught him off guard as the pinkette stopped and stared at her in surprise.

"Challenge?"

"Yup. See that large statue over there near Domus Flau? Whoever gets to the top last will do anything that the other says."

Now isn't this a bit unexpected?

Natsu never thought of her issuing a challenge to someone which was unlike of her since Wendy had often avoided fights and other challenges from other people unless she needs to. Seeing her proposing a simple yet interesting challenge shocked him a bit but then calmed down as soon as he heard the conditions.

"You sure about this, Wendy?" His eyes narrowed.

"Yep."

"I wouldn't hold back even if it's you." He warned, his eyes relit with passion as Wendy noticed his determination to beat her in their challenge.

"I knew you wouldn't."

"Then that condition. You're gonna swear on it." He asked for confirmation. For some reason, Wendy thought about other consequences of their challenge which then caused her to blush madly at some certain circumstances that might happen if she loses their bid.

"N-Nothing obscene or anything, alright?!" She stuttered, making sure he wouldn't have to make her do those 'things'.

"I don't get what you mean but I understand."

Seeing how they're finally decided to issue the challenge, the two dragonslayers locked their eyes towards each other as they filled themselves with determination.

It looks like their date is turning into something more of a competition rather than an actual event of spending time around the city.

At that moment, Wendy lightly tapped one of her feet to the ground as a burst of air erupted around her, causing Natsu to stagger back as he regained his composure, only to look at the distance as Wendy took off ahead of her.

"HEY! THAT'S CHEATING!"

"No one said about not using magic!" Wendy shouted from the distance as she leaped between rooftops and made her way towards the large stadium with the aid of her magic alongside her.

Natsu smirked as his heart felt somewhat lively than ever.

"Alright! I'm all fired up!"

And in just like that, he soon took off as he soared towards the air with the use of his flames to boost his speed.

Much like Wendy, he trailed from behind following her figure as they ran through rooftops to bypass the crowd walking from below. Onlookers stopped by to see them ran through the high buildings as if looking like they were seeing some spectacular show right in front of them.

The two continued on their way towards the stadium as they sighted the structure in front of them. Wendy can notice the pinkette trailing behind him as he released more flames from his hands to boost him forward. Even as something as a simple challenge, he really doesn't hold anything back.

I guess, he was really looking forward to getting that reward from her.

Wendy jumped high into another tall structure, running to the walls with her sky dragonslayer magic. Expelling air from her hands, she flew high in such speeds, reaching to the top with ease as she can see the finish line.

Just one more leap to the large statue's head then it's her victory.

"You're not bad Wendy but..." She heard him speak.

But as she was about make the jump, her eyes traced a crimson blur from the side as Natsu suddenly dashed away from her, surrounded by flames.

The bluenette widened her eyes in surprise as she saw him finally ahead of her, about to claim the first place from her at the last moment.

"THIS IS MY WIN!"

However, Wendy merely stared at him as his figure blazed right towards the statue. Because his eyes were focused on looking behind at her, he never noticed his trajectory and merely crashed into the large statue's face, causing a slight dust cloud.

Eventually, Natsu recovered but as he crawled his way to the top, Wendy had already finished.

A smirk was plastered on her face she claimed her first victory over the pinkette.

"My win."

"That's bull! I want a rematch!"

"Nope. A loser must keep his end of the bargain. The result doesn't lie, Natsu-san."

She knew Natsu isn't the type of person who would lose to someone and would always come up with a rematch at every challenge he lost.

But since it's her he was facing, he resigned to his loss and accepted the result.

I guess even losing to a simple match, it seems vexing to him at least.

"Okay... You win... Your orders are mine to follow." He smiled.

It's not like they both have something to lose here. From how they see it, they wouldn't mind who's the winner or loser between them.

And now... Natsu being the loser to obey her request, complied as he stood next to her as Wendy felt a bit embarrassed about how the atmosphere was slowly turning between them.

It's not like she was asking him to do some certain things. She wouldn't do that... Oh, noooooooo!

Never would she request as something indecent like that. Well, at least not yet but―

'Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! I can't think straight!' Wendy screamed inwardly as she tried to erase her dirty thoughts.

She was feeling ashamed right now. Thinking all sort of things like that even to someone as gentle as her.

Her face lit from red to crimson. Even any sort of movements doesn't seem to function for her right now as she was preoccupied with her own twisted thoughts. Natsu noticed her expression which prompted him to ask.

"Ummm, Wendy?"

Fortunately, his voice snapped her out from her daze as she instinctively turned her eyes over to him, seemingly embarrassed.

"Y-Yes."

"So about your request..." It seems he was looking forward to it as well but...

Again with her thoughts! She mentally slapped herself for not being able to contain herself.

She was not like this earlier so why she was acting this much flustered about giving him a request.

'It's only a simple request, right? Nothing too serious, alright... Focus Wendy!' She straightened herself as possible as she can as she finally looked at him in determination.

This was the second time they had eye contact with each other this close. As a result, her blush returned but she managed to mutter something underneath her breath.

"C-C-Can you... hug me?"

There was a slight pause between them as Wendy couldn't look straight in the eye, wanting to hide her embarrassment before she can talk normally. However, at that moment, she felt a pair of arms wrap around her figure as Natsu embraced her as she requested him to.

"Like this?"

Wendy felt her heart beat fast from the hug but soon, it settled down alongside with her blush as she felt the warmth that was emanating from his body, probably from his constitution as a fire dragonslayer. It's something that's convenient for him to stay warm even in cold temperatures. Natsu never once felt cold because of this and he could radiate heat to those around him to keep them warm as well.

Right now, he also released an ample amount of heat that's perfect for the cold wind brushing past them.

She felt calm just by feeling his presence close to him.

"Hnn..." She nodded as she snuggled close to his chest.

A few seconds transpired between them as they both eased from each other's embrace.

And at that moment, Natsu muttered softly beside her.

"You know... you could just ask me if you wanted a hug even without requesting me to."

"I just want you to be yourself... that's why I decided to challenge you a bit."

"I see... Well, I did feel a bit alive so thanks, Wendy."

They smiled as they both sat down together. They expended a lot of energy going up in this place so they rested and spend the rest of their time together till sunset.


...


A few hours passed and the day eventually ended with the two returning back to Magnolia as the sun sets over the horizon.

Natsu escorted Wendy back to the dorm just in time as she walked ahead of him, moving past the gates surrounding Fairy Hills. The pinkette stood on the other side since this is as far as he can go with her. Boys aren't allowed to step inside so he can't complain.

"I'll see you tomorrow." Wendy glanced back with a sweet smile in which he returned with a smile of his own.

"Sure... Rest well, alright?"

"Okay."

Even throughout the end of their date, he still gave her a parting consideration towards her well-being. It really shows just how much he cared for her deeply.

Natsu soon turned away as well, making his way back to his own home until he was stopped after her voice called him back.

"Natsu!"

The pinkette slowly glanced back as his ears picked up footsteps coming straight towards him.

At that moment, his eyes soon widened as he saw a glimpse of blue hair swaying gracefully in his eyes as well as a pair of warm lips connecting to his own. Wendy had leaped forward as she pushed herself towards him in which he caught in order not to get tackled. At the same time, the feelings she collected from this date were conveyed into this warm kiss.

The kiss lasted only for a few seconds as she pulled herself back from him with a sweet blush and a lovely smile that she would only show to him alone.

"Thank you. For this date."

Showing him gratitude for this day, Wendy did one of the things she wanted to do with him at the end of this day. Natsu merely smiled, accepting her gift wholeheartedly as they both ended their date on a sweet note.

"You're welcome."


A/N: And there you have it. A fluffy date between our two adorable dragonslayers. The next theme would be Conflict but as I said from the previous chapters, there would be changes in the theme since the next theme was kinda performed at the Confession part so I'll make some changes with the title and replace it with something else. It's not like we're obliged to follow themes strictly so look forward to it.

I'll see you guys in the next theme/chapter.

- The wiErDos send their regards...