Lucy hummed in contentment as the sweet smell of cherry blossoms drifted into her room. Burrowing deeper into her bed she attempted to keep hold of the pure peace she felt. Not only had she gotten some of the most restful sleep she had ever had but she wasn't woken by loud or obnoxious noises. She could get used to more mornings like this. However in the mist of so much bliss a few things started to occur to her.
She was exceedingly warm, felt a heavy weight on her, and not only that but her stomach was vibrating? The last strange sensation she felt was as if someone was caressing the exposed skin of her side. None of these things felt bad per say, just different. The caress for instance was soft and gentile in nature but whatever was doing so was somewhat rough or calloused. The weight she felt seemed to all be focused to one side and as for the vibrations, they were smooth and almost as if in a breathing pattern. All of these things weren't displeasing just strange.
Furrowing her brow at these thoughts she finally decided to open her eyes and figure out just what was going on. You would think that she should be panicking, however she had an odd sense of ease about the whole situation and so she took her time stretching before looking down. For a long moment she was surprised at what she saw. Natsu was curled up to her side resting on her chest and seemed to be the cause of the strange caressing whether he was awake or not she couldn't tell since his eyes were hidden by his bangs. Happy was in a ball, asleep for sure from the looks of things, on her stomach. Panic did rise suddenly until she remembered the events of hours earlier.
Letting out the breath she had taken in to scream she smiled down at the pair. It was stolen moments like this that always left her heart filled with such joy and then sadness. She knew she would look back on this moment and wish for a repeat that would never come and that was what would leave her saddened. Once again she thought she could get used to waking up this way only to harshly brush the thought aside. This was indecent when it came down to it. Even if they were friends this was crossing the boundaries and she can't let that happen. She might be a bit of a flirt but in all honesty she wasn't that kind of woman. If word ever got out that she let a man, even if he was her most trusted and loved friend, share her bed without a commitment, she would be unfit to marry. Shaking her head slightly she pushed all those thoughts out.
Instead she decided to focus on the positive of the whole situation. They were able to give one another some much needed comfort and sleep. Smiling at the thought she once again let her hand take purchase in Natsu's hair stroking in a soothing manner only to be startled when his face turned to her with a bright smile plastered on it. "I'm sorry didn't mean to wake you." She whispered out preparing to move her hand away, however she was once again surprised when he seemed to follow her hand in way of telling her not to stop. Blushing she heeded the silent request and kept up her ministrations.
Natsu let out a low contented growl at her actions letting his eyes slip closed in bliss. "Naw, I've been up for a while now. But you said if I didn't wake you up you'd make breakfast." He admitted.
Lucy giggled slightly at his selective hearing, "No I said I wouldn't kick you if you didn't wake me up. I'd make breakfast if I woke up in a good enough mood."
Natsu pouted up at her, "Same difference. If I didn't wake you up you wouldn't get mad and if you're not mad you're in a good mood. So you'll make us breakfast, right?"
Keeping a smile on her face she sighed dramatically, "Fine… I suppose I can make something for breakfast."
"You're the BEST Luce!" Natsu exclaimed while hugging her closer and burrowing into her chest further.
Lucy blushed a deep shade of red at his actions. "Yeh… Umm… Y-you n-n-need to l-let me up though." She stuttered in her embarrassment. Mentally cursing herself for getting so flustered over such actions, she puffed out her cheeks in an attempt to get them back to a normal color.
Natsu's good mood damped a bit. He was hungry since he'd been up for at least an hour, he guessed, but he really really didn't want either of them to move just yet. He had spent his time awake thinking just how amazing it felt to wake up the way he did. Not only did he finally get some restful sleep but he was surrounded in everything Lucy. Her calming scent mixed with the feel of her pressed against him and her soft, smooth skin against his hand was bliss. He had stayed in his position just relishing in the moment trying to figure out a way to never have to give up his current situation.
His happiness had been short lived when he felt her stretching. In her early moments of wakefulness he heard her heart rate accelerate and braced himself for her screaming. To his surprise it had never come. He felt the muscles that she had tensed loosen as she relaxed once more only to be pleasantly surprised that she embraced him once more. A new found hope rose up at that moment and he couldn't help the smile that he shot her. When she thought she was the cause for waking him he couldn't stop himself when he blurted out the fact he had already been awake. Once again she happily surprised him by not freaking out and just continuing her soothing caresses.
He pouted suddenly. In this moment if you lit the tastiest fire ever across the room from him he'd ignore it. He was willing to give up eating fire just to stay in this position. He had to be sick. But sickness or not he was going to prolong the inevitable for as long as he could. Seeing the still sleeping Happy curled up on her stomach he had a thought, "Happy's still asleep. Wouldn't be fair if we woke him up. I mean, he was the one that asked to stay and all." Mentally crossing his fingers he hoped this would work.
Lucy frowned a bit looking at the exceed curled up on her. Natsu was right, the poor little guy had been so distraught last night and he did need his rest. "Yeh, you're right. I'm sure if we're gentile enough though he can be moved to the pillow or something."
Natsu shook his head in the negative, "It's fine I can wait a while longer for food." Blushing a bit at the realization of what he said he quickly added, "I mean, ya know, since he hasn't slept so good lately and all."
Lucy's blush came back stronger than before at his actions and words. Did he realize where his damn head was? Huffing once more at her own embarrassment she rushed out, "Right… right…" Looking at anything that wasn't the man currently snuggled up against her she stated, "Well you can get up… If you want that is... I mean I'm awake already so no fear of waking me up now." She was laughing nervously towards the end damning herself for basically telling him to stay where he was.
Natsu tensed and pouted. She was right there really was no reason for him to stay put anymore. Even with no reason he still didn't want to move. An evil glint formed in his eyes suddenly. She had said if he wanted to and he didn't want to so that could only mean, "But Luuccyyyyy you're so comffy! You might even be comfier then your bed!" He whined childishly while burrowing into her. Smiling mischievously he couldn't help himself as he rubbed his head against her chest and continued, "Especially right here! So soft and squishy," he purred out. He knew he was about to be scolded but teasing her was too much fun sometimes.
Lucy could feel the heat reach her ears. Punching his head as hard as she could at the moment she said, "Oi! Don't be a pervert!" However she still didn't try to remove him.
"Ouch! Damn Lucy I was just messing with you. You didn't have to hit me that hard." He pouted at her while removing himself partially from her to rub his now abused skull.
She had to physically restrain the whimper she wanted to produce at the loss of contact between her and Natsu. Scolding herself mentally she knew she shouldn't let those feelings surface, it would only lead to heart ache in the end. She was about to apologize but continue scolding him verbally when Happy chose to make his wakefulness known.
"You guys are too noisy in the morning." Happy said while sitting up and rubbing his eyes. "I was having a really great dream too! Charla had finally taken my fish…" he said dreamily.
"It's Lucy's fault Happy! She hit me!" Natsu defended as he attempted to get comfortable again.
Huffing from embarrassment and frustration Lucy lashed out, "I wouldn't have hit you if you weren't acting like an idiot!"
"How is giving you a compliment acting like an idiot?"
"How is acting like a pervert giving me a compliment?!"
"Guys I'm hungry." Happy interrupted.
All of the fight left Lucy after hearing Happy's simple comment. "I'm sorry we woke you up Happy." She smiled as she pet his head affectionately. "Let's get you a fish to munch on while I make us all some pancakes." She said while making her way out of Natsu's hold and getting out of bed, heading off to the kitchen. She needed some distance in order to regain her composure.
"AYE! Fish and pancakes! You're the best Lucy!" Happy exclaimed jumping in the air to follow her in the kitchen.