So I'm going to take a moment to respond to the reviews first:
Souring- Good points. I read it over a million times and it sounded ok but not great Thanx. I still kindda like the way it's worded but thanks again! :) And yeh like we were talkin it was referenced in passing so the concept is solid just kindda still gonna ignore most of it LOL I'm glad you like my concept though cause like I said it seems possible.
catarina- TY! Much appreciated :)
Exxcaliburr- TYVM :) And I LOVE Gajeel and his smart ass bluntness LOL So when I find a spot for him I usually try and go with it :)
Nayami-Chan- WOW! TYVVM! I too find that the lack of the lovable character Happy is sad. He is Natsu's right hand so to speak and so I tend to pull him into the story more often even if he isn't a main focus he still has his own roll to play. And don't worry too much I might pull at some heart strings but I don't think the angst I have will make tears come to the reader. I'm not writing a tragedy LOL
Link- Yur too funny! Just wait it's a bit of a roller coaster yet to come :)
rxp- LOL I've got it written but like I said it's days away from posting LOL It's not gonna be quite what anyone expected ;)
NOW ON WITH THE STORY!
Lucy huffed in frustration. For at least ten minutes now she had been trying to pry a certain pink haired pyro off her so she could attempt to get ready for the day. Sadly all her attempts were futile only causing him to hold on tighter, or burrow further into her. She was past the point of embarrassment and shock. When she woke up buried under the man she just sighed unsurprised.
Her mind vaguely yelled at her to freak out but she ignored it. After waking up curled up with Natsu for the third day in a row she almost felt like it was routine. Lucy groaned. Thinking like this was not good. She was going to drive herself insane at this rate. This had to stop. It's one thing to hang out with her all the time and even insist on sleepovers because of fears and such but at this point he was taking advantage of the situation and her reputation was on the line. "Natsu! Wake up already!" she demanded as she tried shaking him.
"Mmmmm five more minutes."
"NO! Not five more not one more! Get off me already! We need to get going and you need to stop this!"
Bleary eyes slowly opened and took in the blond's angry face, "Jeez Lucy, you're too loud." Natsu mumbled as he began to yawn, rolling over and stretching, finally releasing his hostage.
Jumping out of bed at the speed of light Lucy instantly turned on her partner, "Natsu this is ridiculous! It's one thing to share the bed but this is getting out of hand! You can't keep cuddling up with me like this!"
"I thought you liked it too."
"That's not the point here!"
"So you do like?"
"Yes, I mean no, I mean UUGGGGG that doesn't matter! What matters is that it's making me unfit for marriage!"
"Eh? I don't get it."
Growling in frustration, Lucy was on the verge of pulling her hair out. This man was messing with her to much! Taking a deep breath in preparation to explain the simple insinuations that could be made over such actions, she was interrupted by Happy.
"He llliiiikes you!"
"KAAAA! YOU SHITTY CAT! That's it Happy I'm calling Cancer out to shave you!"
"WAAAAAAA! Natsu save me Lucy is trying to steal my identity!"
Natsu looked between the cowering Happy on his head and Lucy before he laughed and got up. Still laughing he grabbed his clothes and headed to the bathroom.
After they were all packed and ready to go they checked out of the inn once again thanking the old woman and made their way to the dinner they ate at last night. After eating their fill once more, also horrifying onlookers, they headed to the market to pick up some more previsions to last the day's journey. Lucy had struck up a conversation with a gentile looking old man that sold fresh fruits of the area. After talking for some time the man asked if they would like to accompany him to the next town riding in his cart and keeping him company.
Lucy didn't hesitate to accept the offer as Natsu didn't seem to put up a fight either. The morning passed with no incident as Natsu stayed curled on Lucy's lap, Happy sleeping on top of him and Lucy talking of random things with the old man. Once they parted the trio grabbed lunch in a small café and headed out once more this time on foot.
"'It will be well past night fall when we reach another town. We should look for a place to camp.' She says." said Horologium to Natsu.
"What does it matter if you're not the one walking? Says I." he replied sarcastically. He hated when she used her clock. He'd much rather hear her voice and be able to smell her clearly but no, she would wimp out and take refuge in the clock.
"Aye you should walk with us then you won't be so heavy Lucy!"
"'Baka neko I'm not heavy. And it matters because I don't want to get lost in the dark.' She says."
"Lucy we won't get lost in the dark if we stick to the road. Besides I can light the way and once we get to the next town we're like a train ride away from our destination."
"'Fine. Have it your way. Since when are you excited to ride a train anyway?' She says."
Natsu smiled, "I told ya! So long as you're around it's not so bad!"
Nothing more was heard from the walking clock because Lucy curled up tighter trying to hide her blush. Eventually, the trio stopped shortly to rest and eat only to pick back up and continue on. After finally reaching the city they boarded the train and made their way to Mining Cailys shortly after eleven that night. Finding an inn for the night they once again shared a room after Lucy just gave up arguing because she wanted to bathe and sleep.
After a deliciously hot shower Lucy emerged from the bathroom to find Natsu and Happy sitting on the floor playing what looked to be poker. Now that the dirt from traveling was removed and the muscles that had been sore loosened she felt much better. Taking a seat between them she said, "Deal me in next hand. We can play a couple before bed."
"Sure thing!" Natsu said dealing. Five hands latter left Lucy the ultimate winner and Natsu stunned. "How the hell did you beat us every hand?"
"Aye?"
Lucy smiled as she put the cards away. "Before mama died, my father would have weekly poker games with his associates. Sometimes I would sneak out of bed and they would teach me how to play. Eventually they would let me play my own hands once in a while but then complain they taught me too well." She smiled fondly at one of the few sweet memories she still held of her father.
Natsu smiled with her. It wasn't often she spoke of her life prior to meeting him but when she did he always listened. "Ya know, next game night at the guild we should suggest a poker tournament! You'd wipe the floor with em!"
"Aye Lucy! You might be useful yet!"
"What the hell is that supposed to mean kitty?" Lucy growled out while glaring at Happy.
"WAAAAA! Save me Lucy's going to sell me to a pet store!" with that Happy flew off and buried himself under the pillow in a sitting chair on the other side of the room.
"Whatever," she grumbled as she made her way to the bed. Noticing her hot headed partner following she stopped and turned on him. "And what do you think you're doing?"
"Going to bed too weirdo. It's late and you said we should meet the mayor when he gets in first thing."
"No not tonight Natsu. You're sleeping on the couch." She demanded pointing to the mentioned furniture.
Ignoring her he climbed in, he turned out the lantern and made himself comfortable. Luckily he could see just fine in the dim moon lit room. When Lucy reached to the bed to grab a pillow, more than likely heading to the couch herself, he chuckled and grabbed hold of her pulling her to the mattress.
"KAAAA PERVERT! What the hell are you doing?" she yelled attempting to break free and failing.
"I told you going to bed." He said sleepily unaffected by her yells as he pulled her closer tucking her in with him.
"And I said we're not sleeping in the same bed again!"
"Shhh go to sleep you're too noisy."
"Not until one of us is on the couch!"
"Just shut up and admit you like this already."
"That's not the point! You're making me unfit for marriage!"
"That makes no sense weirdo!"
"YES IT DOES! What would people think if they knew about this?"
Natsu sighed, "Luce, do you honestly hate this?"
His tone caught her off guard and deflated her anger. He sounded almost hurt. Frowning she took a deep breath, "Natsu… I…" Could she admit it? He obviously liked sleeping with her like this but if she admitted it all her fears about their friendship could easily come true. Not to mention the fact that this could just be something he looked at as 'fun' or 'cumffy' and nothing more. Feeling the blush creep up her neck she knew her answer and she didn't want to lie, "I… You win. I refuse to admit anything but you win." She sighed in defeat.
Natsu on the other hand looked like the cat who got the cream. His smile only widened as he felt her roll into him more and place an arm around him as she buried her head in his chest. He was on cloud nine. No fights in the morning, he was sure of it! Hell no fights over this anymore! If he wasn't holding the one thing he wanted most in the world he'd be jumping up and down with joy. Instead he pulled her just a little closer, smiling a little brighter at her contented sigh, and closed his eyes. "Night Luce."
"Night Natsu." She mumbled sleepily against him in reply.
Across the room a forgotten Happy smiled as well remembering his bestest plan ever. Making his way over to his sleeping partners, he chose the spot by Lucy's head again and went to sleep as well.
KKAAAAAA I love making Natsu be all cuddly. He just feel like the type that would snuggle up to something because it felt nice. So a little fluff to add to the mix. I can't help myself at times it's just needed. And what is Happy planning? My goodness he mentioned something about that days ago didn't he?
Ahh what can I say? Moving on...
I want to thank all my readers you guys are incredible! You should see my traffic graph! Btw for those that read through my review and responses you read right I did deal with Natsu's dream a bit. Currently I would call it more lime than lemon. However when I go to post that chap I will up the rating just to cover my ass because you can never be too safe.
Once again THANK YOU to all of you reading and keep the comments comin!
~Gemi