Do not own Fairy Tail.
Candlelight
Lucy made her way to the little house Natsu called home. She had only been to the abode twice before, but she was curious as to what Natsu wanted when he said to come over tonight. Lucy knocked on the door and waited, but no answer. She tried the knob and found it unlocked. Lucy stepped inside and was a bit surprised to find the house clean, a small candle offering a bit of light in the dark room. Lucy looked around and spotted Natsu in his hammock. Happy was sleeping on a perch above the swinging bed. Lucy stared down at the dragon slayer, a soft smile on her lips.
Natsu opened his eyes, sensing the celestial wizard in the house. He saw her smiling down at him and returned the gesture. He reached out and grabbed the girls hand, pulling toward him. Lucy climbed in the hammock, causing it to swing a little. She snuggled up to the warm wizard, resting her head on his chest and her leg over his. Natsu wrapped his arm around her shoulder, leaning his head against hers.
"I wanted to sleep at home tonight, but I still wanted you with me." Natsu whispered.
"It's okay. I don't think I would have been able to go to sleep without you beside me." Lucy returned, just as softly.
Natsu smiled. It just felt so right to hold her, to have her next to him. The hammock slowly rocking the two to sleep, both content, warm and peaceful. Natsu inhaled, drawing the small flame from the candle to him, extinguishing the light. He closed his eyes and drifted to sleep.
Natsu awoke first, then looked down at the beautiful blonde using him as a pillow. He knew exactly what it was he felt for her, despite everyone thinking he was dense. Natsu looked back up at the ceiling, seeing bits of sunlight pour in. Lucy began to stir, drawing his attention back down. She opened her eyes and looked up, seeing her best friend looking down at her. Lucy smiled at him, then turned to see Happy still sleeping. She looked back at Natsu, who leaned down and kissed her forehead, causing her to look like a tomato.
"They liiiike each other." Happy sing songed.
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The three walked toward the guild, chatting and laughing. Natsu asked what the book was that Levy gave her, causing Lucy to stammer and turn her head to hide her embarrassment. Natsu and Happy both teased her a bit, trying to get their friend to spill the beans.
"It was a naughty book." Lucy finally confessed, whispering.
"Naughty?" Natsu asked.
"Ask Laxus to explain it." Lucy replied, really embarrassed.