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Chapter 94

Critical Error

In the low light of the ballroom everything took on a soft hazy glow and suddenly a wave of courage rose up in Natsu's soul. He had to tell Lucy now.

This was the perfect moment that would never come again.

Carefully he drew them both to a halt just to the side of the dance floor, out of the way.

They stood silently for a moment. Despite Lucy's curious stare Natsu took a breath and...

"Ouch..."

A sudden knock from behind sent Natsu stumbling, causing him to trod on Lucy's foot.

Natsu whirled around furiously.

"Watch where you're going."