So I'm back with the next chapter. I hope you all love it. I made sure to put in a lot of fluff and hearts and drama. I know how much you all love drama.

I do not own Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima does.

Enjoy

Warmth. That was the first thing that Lucy noticed. A soothing heat that took away any sense of dread and pain that she may have felt. The second thing she noticed was the scent. Spice and smoke. Though that may not sound like the best scent in the world. It was amazing to her. Like someone mixed the smell of a campfire with some cinnamon. It was heaven.

She smiled and snuggled closer to the source of the heavenly concoction. However, no matter how hard she tried, it evaded her. Unhappy at her predicament, she scrunched her face in disappointment.

"How cute." A deep (sexy) voice filled her senses, sending them into overdrive.

Lucy's eyes shot open, only to find herself face to face with Natsu. Propped up on one elbow, he held a lock of her hair twirled between his fingers, watching her as if nothing was wrong.

"Good morning sleeping beauty."

It was weird. Whereas, normally, she would be freaking out about the fact that she just woke up next to a guy stroking her hair (no matter how good-looking he was). Any bit of danger or urgency she felt was gone. No matter what, being here, next to him, just felt unbelievably right. Never in her entire life had Lucy felt so complete just lying next to another human being. Even when she was with Stin-.

Then it came back to her. All the memories of the past, of last night, crashed into her. Taking fistfuls of his shirt, Lucy cried into his chest. Every memory of the past few years just made her even more upset.

She cried out of anger. That for the last couple of years, she'd been treated like garbage by someone who claimed to love her. How she'd let someone make her feel like less of a woman for so long.

She cried out of sadness. No matter how much she'd wanted to say that it was goodbye, it still hurt her because she did love Sting. She couldn't lie and say that she didn't have any happy memories. However, the ones that she did have were overshadowed by the bad.

She cried for healing. Here she was, a woman in the prime of youth, finally free and at peace. No longer would she have to fear being criticized. She could be who she wanted to be without having to worry about upsetting someone. Things that made her happy would no longer be looked down upon as inferior. She was a person. Her thoughts, feelings, and ideals mattered, and she would never let that be taken from her again.

Her heart could only leap at the resounding peace that she held in her heart. The tears lightened up and the shaking stopped. All that was left was warmth and a soothing touch.

"Shhh…It's okay Luce. Let it all out."

Lucy didn't notice it until she stopped crying, but she was being soothed. The same arms that had helped her and been extended to her were now the ones that were willing to pick up the pieces. Looking up, she found those beautiful onyx eye trained on her. Eyes so filled with concern and love that it surprised her. Yes, Natsu had confessed to being in love with her, but she only thought it was a little crush. It was inconceivable to her that someone could fall for another person when they'd only met three months ago. However, now, as she stared back at him, she realized how wrong she was.

Reaching up, she grasped his face in her hands and brought him closer until they were eye to eye.

"Natsu. Do you love me?"

"Yes." No hesitation.

"Why?"

"Because, you've always been mine. Somewhere, it was written that Lucy Heartfilia, would be with Natsu Dragneel, and he would love her for the rest of his life."

"But how do you know? What if I'm not the one for you?"

"That's not possible. I told you, we were meant to be."

She giggled at his declaration. Never had she met someone so sure of themselves.

"Then make me a promise." Stroking his face, she hoped that her eye conveyed her feelings. "For the rest of your life, you have to love me more than anyone else ever could. I don't want you to give up any thing for me, but I do want everything that is you. Every moment that you aren't fulfilling your dreams or just being you, devote those moments to loving me."

Natsu's heart stopped for a moment as he listened to her. Pulling her closer into a hug, she spoke softly into her ear. "I promise. I promise that you will never find anyone who loves you as much as I do."

Once they pulled away, Lucy looked in his eyes, "I want to kiss you, but you know why I can't right?"

"Yea, for right now, you are still with Sting."

"I'm going to go make it official. I'm going to tell him that I'm yours. Okay?"

"Do you want me to come with you?"

"No, you just wait here. I'll call you when I get back."

"Alright."

The two of them departed from the bed. Natsu walked Lucy towards the door, but still kept her close to him. Even if she was breaking things off with him, Natsu still hated the idea of her going to meet Sting by herself.

Once they reached the door, he grabbed her by the waist and placed a kiss to her forehead. "Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?"

"I'll be fine. It won't take long." Then an idea popped into her head. Reaching up, she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Natsu. Will you make another promise with me?"

"I'll do whatever you ask."

"When I get back, kiss me."

Bending his head, he took a nip at her nose, "I wouldn't have it any other way."

With that, Natsu drove Lucy back home so that she could get dressed and fix her situation with Sting. Throwing on something comfortable, shorts and a t-shirt, she got in her car and left.

The fifteen minute drive to Sting's apartment gave her time to think up what she would say to him. No matter how much of a dick he was to her, she couldn't just be heartless. Even if he didn't care about her doesn't mean she never did. Her music was off and her phone was on silent. The only thing she needed right now was to concentrate on her conversation with Sting.

Time seemed to move faster than she wanted it, because after only a few minutes, she was in front of his apartment. Looking around, she was relieved to see his car (how awkward would it have been if she waited for him). Pulling up into a parking space, Lucy turned the car off and meditated. All the years of yoga gave her good center of self. She was able to meditate when she needed to and gather her thoughts whenever the situation demanded her to.

Finally finding the words to convey, she departed from her car and made it up to the building. Sting lived in a 4 story building that was five minutes away from Sabertooth. Just because he didn't like living "near assholes" he decided to live on the fourth floor.

'Thank goodness this place has an elevator'

Departing from the elevator, she made her way over to room 406.

*knock knock*

While she waited, she got more nervous. The anticipation of their conversation, of their break up, it scarred her. How would he react? Would he be mad? Would he hurt her? Thinking back, she realized that it may have been a good idea for her to ask Natsu to wait outside.

Turning away to get her phone, the door finally opened, but not to the person she expected to see.

"Well if it isn't Lulu. What a pleasant surprise."

Standing in the door, was Minerva; in nothing but Sting's t-shirt (one that she got him for their anniversary). Leaning against the door, just so the shirt could ride up and show she was only wearing her underwear, Minerva watched Lucy like a hawk. Enjoying every moment that she thought Lucy was suffering.

"So what do you need, Lulu? Sting and I were in the middle of something important." The black haired beauty smirked in the blonde's direction.

While yes, Lucy was taken back and hurt, she didn't let it show. She wouldn't let her win this time.

"Minerva, babe, come back to bed. Tell whoever is at the door to go sho- Lucy!"

"Hi Sting."

"Shit. Lucy, I can explain."

"How long has this," she gestured to Minerva in disgust "been going on?"

The blonde male looked towards Lucy, eyes trying to ask for forgiveness, but found no doubt or mercy in her brown orbs. He could only sigh and rake his hand through his hair.

"How long Sting."

And there it was. Hatred. For four years, she'd always said his name with so much love and devotion. However, now, it was filled with contempt and dismissal. He looked towards her and could only confront it head on. Steeling himself he met her eyes.

"Two years."

"I see. Well I'm glad, this makes it easier." Turning towards Minerva, the blonde smiled "You can have him if you want. I know how much you always wanted someone to like you, because, you know, daddy issues. Does he still not talk to you?" The hatred that burned in Minerva's eyes only served to make Lucy stronger. "You know, going through life taking what someone else has will only depreciate you. At one point in time, I envied you. You're beautiful and confident. However, now that I look at you, I just feel pity. Maybe now you can stop acting like a dog in heat and finally have some self-respect?"

Minerva turned away, from the door and walked back inside. The words "fucking bitch" echoed.

Turning towards Sting she looked him in the eyes. "I'm in love with Natsu. I have been for the last three months. I didn't know it because I thought you were the one for me. However, I was mistaken. We are over. Have fun do whatever you want, but I will no longer be included." She walked closer and gave him a hug. An action he was not expecting. "Goodbye Sting."

Before he could reach after her, Lucy was already down the hall towards the elevator. A weight off her shoulders. It hurt to find out that for the past two years she was being cheated on, however, that was no longer her problem. She was finally free and happy.

Getting in her car, she decided that it would be a good idea to go home and 'get pretty' first before going straight to Natsu's. So she turned on her Pandora and sang until she got to her apartment. Setting her keys down on the table, she went to her closet to pick out an outfit for her meeting with Natsu.

*knock knock*

She wasn't expecting anyone. Heading to the door, she came face to face with the last person she thought she would see.

"Hey sexy. You and your tits miss me?"

Orca.

Dunn Dunn Dunn~ Surprise much? Yup. I thought so. Okay well please rate and review. I'll have the next chapters out tomorrow. I'm an old lady who is tired. lol See ya next chapter

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