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Natsu POV

I ran into the guild hall looking for Lucy. Last night I didn't spend the night at her house because I was preparing everything for our picnic. I wanted to make sure this night was perfect for Lucy. I already knew everything I had to say. It was so silly! I can't believe girls are obsessed with this kind of stuff.

At the bar, I spotted Lucy. She was drinking her usual strawberry milkshake. That would explain why she always smelled of strawberries. I wondered what gave her that vanilla scent. Either way, Lucy was definitely my favorite smell. I walked up to her, ready to tell her we were going out when Lisanna stopped me.

"Natsu! We haven't talked about how you should ask her out. You can't just go demanding things. You have to make it romantic and special." I looked at Lisanna and sighed. Of course this would also have to be done a certain way. I was planning on just telling Lucy to meet me at the place for the picnic. Why did this have to be so complicated? "Okay, Lisanna. What do I say?"

"Okay, well, you have to first make sure she is in a good mood. You do that by complimenting her hair or her clothes. Tell her she looks nice. Then, you ask her if she wants to go out on a date with you tonight. Make sure you ask, not demand. If you think Lucy might freak out at the word 'date' ask her if she wants to hang out alone with you tonight. Tell her you have something awesome planned just for the two of you." Lisanna had her finger on her chin again as she told me the best way to ask Lucy out. She had that blush on her cheeks too. Why did girls blush so much?

"Okay! Thanks Lisanna! You're the best!" I gave her my signature smile and set off once again for Lucy. She was still there at the bar with Plue.

"Lucy! Hey!" I said as I took a seat beside her. "Natsu! Good morning!" She gave me her brightest smile and her eyes looked bright.

"Lucy, you smell very nice today." Of course, she smelled nice everyday, but Lisanna told me I had to compliment her first.

"Natsu, what does that even mean?" Lucy was looking at him confused, and her cheeks were turning pink.

"Lucy, I have something planned for us tonight. Will you come and hang out with me?" I continued. This was the next step. First I comppliment her, then I ask her out.

Lucy was starting to turn red now, and she wasn't answering me. What was going on through her mind?

Lucy POV

It was such a beautiful day today. This morning, I felt renewed and ready for the day. I took a nice, long hot shower using my favorite vanilla-scented shampoo and strawberry-scented body wash. I could just tell today was going to be wonderful.

At the guild hall, I sat at my usual spot and ordered a strawberry shake. I looked around, but I didn't see Natsu anywhere. Only Lisanna, Elfman, Erza, and Wendy were hanging about. I guess it was too early.

After awhile, Natsu came and sat beside me.

"Lucy! Hey!" He looked particularly happy today. I wonder what was going through his mind. "Natsu! Good morning!" I smiled at him. I was happy to see him.

"Lucy, you smell very nice today." What in the world? Why did he say that? Natsu never complimented me in any way and this was a very weird compliment. Despite that, I felt myself begin to turn pink. In my head, I started imagining Natsu looking cute. NO! I can't think that about Natsu, that's weird!

"Natsu, what does that even mean?" I was so confused. Why was he being so weird?

"Lucy, I have something planned for us tonight. Will you come and hang out with me?" NANI?! Something planned for us? The image of cute Natsu went into my head again. OMG! Was he asking me out? Where did this come from. My face started to turn red as I thought about me and Natsu alone on a DATE! I was becoming worse than Juvia!

Finally, I composed myself. Natsu was just staring at me, waiting for my answer. It seemed he was very serious. He wasn't just joking with me? "Okay Natsu, let's hang out tonight. Are you going to pick me up at my house, or should we meet somewhere?"

Natsu POV

Thank goodness she said yes. For a moment there, I thought she was going to say no! Hmmm, what was that feeling just now? I felt a little worried. But why? Why would I feel mattered. How weird.

"Alright Lucy, I'll come by your house at 7pm tonight. Make sure to dress nice okay? BYE!" And with that, I ran off to prepare our meals for tonight. Of course, I couldn't cook. So, I had to buy everything pre-made. But it was worth it for Lucy. Tonight would be a special night for her. Maybe after tonight, she won't be so bothered about a kiss.