Disclaimer: I claim no rights over any of the characters portrayed in this story. They belong to Hiro Mashima and I am merely borrowing them for a while. I promise to give them back.

Chapter 109

Captive Audience

When Natsu finally entered every male in the building practically fell out of their chairs to get a better look.

He held a plain burlap sack carefully in his hands as he made his way over to Lucy.

For a moment he stood behind her, but when she didn't look up he cleared his throat.

"Oh," Lucy jumped a little, startled by his sudden appearance, "Natsu. You scared me. Is there something you need?"

"N-no. I mean yes. I have something for you."

Reaching into the bag with shaking hands, Natsu drew out the contents and thrust it at Lucy.