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Chapter 25

Waiting Games

'Just ask Lucy to go on the mission with you.' Natsu's brain prompted.

"No it's nothing," Natsu blurted out and quickly walked away.

Dammit.'

Glancing over his shoulder he saw Lucy and Cana shrug and continue talking. Finding a deserted corner of the guild Natsu observed them silently.

Lucy looked the same as she always did. Her smile was bright and her laughter caused the corners of Natsu's mouth to twitch in response. Even though she looked the same Natsu felt like he was seeing her for the first time.

He would just have to wait until she was alone.