A/n: Hieyo :) I've noticed that I never have a single way of saying 'hello', I feel kind of stupid, loads of authors have their signature greeting... could anyone come up with one for me please? Thank you ^=^ Also, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! WOOHOO :) ! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING THIS! THAT IS THE BEST PRESENT I COULD EVER ASK FOR! 3

Onto the chapter, bon voyage:)

WHEN WE WERE KIDS

CHAPTER TEN

The rain was lovely against my skin, as we ran, thunder struck, and lightning flashed, it made me feel wild, like nobody could control me. I looked at Natsu. He had a glint in his dark eyes, that told me he felt the same way to, he was grinning, and his teeth were fang-like, I started to love his grin, it showed me he was happy, and that made everyone else happy too, including me.

The hill was a long climb, we tried to run up it, but it ended up in energetic walking, we didn't talk, because we were out of breath. We got to the the flatter bit at the top, it was rocky and dusty, but the rain made us regain our energy quickly.

"This way to the field!" He said, and ran more. I was getting tired, but I ran after him. He went down a path, and I lost of him. I went down the path. It was a slight rocky edge, so I sat on it, and admired the view. In front of me, was a field, of what looked a bit like wheat. Golden, and dry at first sight, but then, you can see the wild flowers, and little fluffy sprigs. Out there, laughing, was Natsu. He was running about in the waist high field, holding his arms out. Thunder growled, and he held his arms up, "Come at me! Louder!" He yelled. And, as if by reply, the Lightning flashed, lighting up the sky, he punched the air. I laughed at him, it was a great sight. He looked up at me, and gestured for me to come over. I slid down the rocks, and ran into the field.

I twirled around, my head looking up at the sky, with my eyes closed, the rain splashing my cheeks. I laughed, and held my hands up, just as Natsu had. I let myself fall to the ground, and lay down in the field, I smiled, and caught my breath. It was really exhilarating, but I loved it. Natsu was still yelling at the heavens, as thunder and lightning clashed around him. The sun was setting now, and a few rays of the orange light peaked through the clouds, and a rainbow appeared, I might of been dreaming, because it was so beautiful. Natsu stopped shouting, and came and sat next to me, panting.

"Wow, I have waited for this for ages." He told me.

"You're right, it's amazing." I simply said, closing my eyes again and sighing in content.

"Ha, but there wasn't a rainbow last time! Thank you!" He said. I got up and rested on my arms.

"Why are you thanking me?" I asked. He looked at me, and grinned, I swear...

"Because, for some reason, since you've been here, the weather has been nice to me." He said, and laughed. And then, it happend, but magnified one hundred times.

It's like I took in everything around me, and everything in mind, all at once. I was sitting in a field, rain, thunder, lightning, and a rainbow. I had my best friend next to me, smiling at me, laughing. And I was there too, feeling everything. My heart skipped a beat, and my gaze was just stuck on him. He was laughing, and that was good, when he was sad, that was bad, and when he was with me, I loved every single moment. I loved the way he cared about his friends so much. I loved the way he joked around, the way he ate spicy stuff, the way he couldn't care less about girl boy stuff, the way he was true to his word, everything, even his goofy grin. I loved him.

Loved.

Him.

Everything.

I forgot to breath again. I was bought back down to earth by him giving me a questioning look.

"Something wrong? Do I have a bug on my face or something?" He asked. I realised I was staring at him. I blushed, and looked back up at the sky.

"No, sorry, just lost in thought." I said.

"What is it with you? You seem to be having mood swings."

"Ha, something like that..." I said. He got up.

"I have now idea what that meant, anyway, let's go home. It'll be dark if we're not careful. Luce?" He asked. I was day dreaming. Thinking about god knows what.

"Sorry, coming." I said, and got up. What am I thinking, I can't be in love with him. I've known him a week, what next, day dreaming about Gray in class? Swooning at lunch break? Tsch, get a hold of yourself, Lucy! I told myself.

We walked back, through the rain. My dress was sticking to my skin, and was becoming quite cold. On Hyacinth road, Natsu started to hum, it was a tune that I recognised. Suddenly, he strated to sing the words. I didn't realise his voice would be so velvety. "Lights will guid you home..." I stopped, recognising the song. He noticed.

"What?"

"That song..." I said.

"Oh yeah, I remembered. Thank you." He said. "What?" He asked again. I was holding my face with my hands.

"No...don't remember!" I complained.

"Why? It was nice of you, you helped me got to sleep."

"Nobody should ever remember me singing! This is way to embarrising!"

"Tsch...you care to much about what people think of you. If it's any comfort to you, I think you have a great voice." He said. I took my hands off from my face.

"You...do?"

"Yeah. And I like that song. What is it?"

"Fix you."

"That's so cheesy, but I love that song. Do you have a lacrima pod you could lend me with it on?"

"Yeah, sure. Natsu?"

"Yes Luce?"

"Will you please not tell anyone?"

"Sure. I don't know why you wouldn't want me to, though."

"Pff...come on, let's go." I said, and continued walking, Natsu followed, still humming.

We were on the street that was just before our road, when I felt strange...

"Hey Natsu? Is it just me, or does something seem of?"

"I know what you mean... come on, let's get back." He said. I nodded and turned the corner, and stopped. Natsu bashed into my back, not having realised I had stopped.

"Lucy!" He growled. I just stood motionless, waiting for my body and brain to make a connection. From where we were, I could see my house. I saw the smoke rising up from the flames that engulfed it, and the heat making dents in the air. I didn't think.

"OBBA-CHAAAN!" I screamed, words barely distinguishable. I ran as fast as I could, nothing else around me mattered. All that did was the house and Silver. I ran until I came to the front door. The flames were mainly coming from the back of the house, but I could feel the heat from inside. I didn't have my keys. My keys. Why was I thinking about such an irrelevant thing now? I kicked the door down, and flames lashed out. I took in a deep breath, and walked into the inferno.

When I was inside, what bothered me the most was the smoke, it stung my eyes and stayed in my lungs. Then came the heat, stinging my face. My dress was still damp, so it was some good protection. I battled my way through the flames, and then into the kitchen.

"Obba-chan!" I coughed, as I saw her figure slumped over the counter. Seperating us was the table, completely alight. I took a big gulp of smoke, hoping my body could find the air, and pushed it with my hands. It burnt like hell, but I still pushed. It fell down in an emberous heep, and I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her towards the exit. But my vision became slow and blurry, as the smoke took over. The last thing I remember before passing out, was hands taking hold of me. And then, dark.

Hope you enjoyed! It's the morning of my bday now, and I suspect Hetty has drawn me a Sting birthday card... I totally fangirl over him 3 bisous, Roji