Chapter 17

Lucy Heartfilia's POV:

I snapped my eyes open, my heart pounding it's way through my chest. Ever so slowly, I stretched my cramped up bones, moaning in satisfaction. I was so stiff.

"Lucy,"

I froze, my stiff joints screaming in protest. I stayed absolutely still, snapping my eyes shut. Hoping they thought I was asleep, I stayed still.

"Lucy..." I heard them whisper. I heard their footsteps, my breathing shallower and shallower with each step. I tried staying quiet, wondering what the person was about to do.

"You know...it'd work better if I wasn't a dragon slayer." I heard a distinct voice say lightly. I nearly groaned, stuffing my face into the pillow.

"Lucy..." He said softly.

"Stop-just- just get away from me." I recoiled from him, moving to the other side of the bed. I heard Natsu sigh, a choked noise coming from him.

"I'm just happy you're awake! I knew you would live!" Natsu cheered, trying to seem upbeat. I didn't reply with much enthusiasm. I just sat there, staring at the wall.

"Lucy...?" Natsu put his hand on my shoulder and I flinched away from him, frowning deeply. I refused to look at him. He groaned in annoyance but I ignored him.

I know I was being unreasonable. I know I was being frustrating. I mean, here's Natsu, actually caring for me and all and I'm just giving him the cold shoulder. And I should've gotten over it, I get that. But...it was personal. I told him my secrets...

"God I'm so stupid." I whispered to myself, tightening my fist around my pillow to keep the tears at bay. I heard shifting and Natsu was suddenly standing in front of me, a serious look on his face.

"Lucy, I'm sorry. I really am. I just-"

"You what Natsu, what exactly made you play this sick game?" My voice wouldn't be able to go above a whisper without breaking and showing my true feelings. Hurt washed across his features but I kept my poker face on, staring down at the floor as I laid down.

"I'm sorry Luce." Natsu said. The sincere look on his face made me want to hug him and tell him it'd be okay. But I couldn't. I needed to show him it wasn't okay.

"I can't do this right now." I muttered, turning over in the bed to face the opposite wall. Natsu ran around the bed, standing in front of me once more. I narrowed my eyes at him, turning once more.

I felt something tug me upright, and I found myself staring straight into his dusky eyes.

"Lucy." He begged. I could feel a blush crawling up my neck, noticing our close proximity.

"Are you Natsu now or Fireball?" I asked snarkily, trying to get him away. Anger flashed through his eyes and he reeled back, glaring at me for a moment before pacing.

"Damn it Lucy!" He yelled, punching the wall in. I felt a sliver of fear crawl its way up my system, snaking around my brain. He looked over to me, a look I've never seen before on his face.

"Damn it all to hell!" He continued to roar, throwing stuff around the room. I jumped under the covers to avoid a flying book, a small whimper escaping my lips when it thumped onto my head.

All the crashing suddenly stopped. Cautiously, I rose the blanket up, peeking out of it with trembling hands.

"Lucy.." His whisper froze me. I braced myself for his rage when I felt a lump land on me. I looked down to my feet to see Natsu slumped over, his face hidden into the sheets.

"I'm sorry Lucy, please forgive me." He whispered shakily. I realized he was crying, and felt ten times worse. Slowly, I scooted down and adjusted his body so his face was buried into my shoulder.

"It's okay Natsu...don't cry. Shh." I stroked his hair softly, waiting for him to calm down. The stress building in him over the last few days was slowly released as he snotted up my shoulder.

"I was just mad that you liked my c-counterpart more than me." He admitted after he had finished, pulling away and trying to scrap together some dignity.

"Why would you think that?" I asked him gently, wiping his dried tears away from his cheeks. He stared into my eyes the whole time, a dark look appearing on his face.

"Well...it was just...you looked at him differently." He admitted to me, pouting childishly. I giggled softly and he shot me a glare to which I shut up at.

"I thought that..if I was Fireball then-just maybe-you might...like...me.." He blushed five different shades of red, rubbing the back of his neck in embarrassment. I felt my cheeks turn pink and nodded in realization, my eyes widening.

"Oh," Was all I could think to say. He ducked his head, staring at the ground with hollow eyes.

"You're my best friend Natsu, my one and only." I reassured, taking his hand in mine. I stroked his hand, offering him a loving smile when he turned to look at me. He didn't meet my eyes as he stared at our hands, frowning.

"Why do you do that?" He asked me honestly. I blinked in confusion, wondering what he was talking about.

"Do what?" I prompt him.

"Nevermind." He sighed, looking away. I frowned, furrowing my eyebrows in confusion.

"Do what?" I replied stubbornly. He turned to me and I put my hand on his cheek, forcing him to look me in the eye.

"Do. What?" I said slowly. A frantic look flashed in his eyes as he studied my face before it suddenly melted away, a calm look coming over his face.

"Natsu..." I whispered, my throat closing into itself. I found myself lost in his gaze and was afraid I'd do something soon I'd regret.

"Lucy please," He pled. I rose an eyebrow in confusion, only to be met with his soft lips.

My mind shut down, and I found myself kissing him back.

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