I had just went out the front door of our small home and was about to walk out the gate fore school when I noticed someone standing there. I stopped in my tracks wondering why Romeo was here.

"Morning Lucy-san," Romeo greeted with a smirk. "I know you helped me before,"

I could feel the irritation started to burn in me because that smirk just reminds me too much of Natsu. I wondered what he wanted this time though.

"What did you come here for little Natsu?" I asked as I pinched his cheeks trying to remove Natsu's smirk from his face.

"I came here to give you a job," He said in between pinches as he held up a letter.

"Job? What is this about?" I eyed the letter suspiciously.

Suddenly Romeos face became sad and his eyes teared up as he gave me the puppy dog look.

"Well my brother has been a little listless recently and every morning he makes me happy as he greets me warmly and so I want to make him happy to since he is the best big brother ever,"

"I am not listening, I did not just hear that," I said covering my ears and not wanting to hear how great Natsu is.

"So Lucy take the job. Your poor right?"

The way that he said it irked my nerves to no end. I know that we don't have much money and my father works two jobs just to be able to put me through school and pay the bills. A black Mercedes had just pulled up as I watched the door open.

"Oh crap," Romeo whispered.

I watched as Natsu got out of the car, with a glare set in his eyes. Romeo rushed to try and hide behind me.

"Your ennui brother has arrived," I said as my left eye started to twitch.

Natsu narrowed his eyes when he heard what I said. Natsu was now standing just a few feet from us and I felt the tension rising as Romeo started to tremble behind me.

"Please do not do things without my permission Romeo," Natsu stated.

"Are you angry that I brought the invitation to her?" Romeo asked as more tears formed in his eyes. "I just thought that she could make the boring party fun for you,"

"Fun you say?" Natsu suddenly had an evil blue aura surrounding him as his eyes became red.

Romeo's face started to drain of all color.

"What are you so angry about?" I asked a little surprised at his reaction to Romeo being here.

"Lucy please give back the invitation," Natsu said.

"But Romeo gave this to me,"

"It's none of your concern. Don't do unnecessary things," Natsu while reaching his hand out.

"I've already accepted it. You know how I am, once I have accepted it, that's all there is to it."

"Even if that invitation meant that you would go to a party as my partner?" He asked with a stern face.

"Naturally!" I shouted getting really upset that he would doubt me.

That's when it hit me. Partner? Did he actually say partner?

"Part...ner?"

"Suit yourself, however you will follow my orders for this party. I'm your employer after all." He emphasized the will and the glare he sent my way actually sent a chill down my spine.

The look he sent my way was one of hatred. Was it me he hated? Or was it the idea of going to a party with me? It hurt to think these things and have him look at me like this. He has never showed such a face to me before.

After I finished speaking with Natsu and Romeo, they left and I rushed inside.

"Mom, I need some cloth."

"Cloth?" My father questioned.

"What are you planning to do with it?" My mom asked.

"It's for a party I am going to," I said while holding up the invitation.

My parents were clearly shocked but gave me some cloth anyway. Now I was sitting in my room trying my best to sew something decent enough to wear to the party. My mind was set and I was determined to do this right.

"I will become the best partner and then he wont be able to complain," I said speaking to myself while smirking.

~The next day at the greenhouse~

I pulled out the dress that I made last night and showed it to Natsu.

"Behold," I said but before I could continue Natsu instantly shot it down.

"Rejected,"

"Wow, how cruel," Mirajane said.

"What a thing to say," Levy added.

"Natsu sure has guts to take Lucy to a party," Gray chimed in.

"He told me it was just a job, I didn't know that he would make Lucy suffer by taking her to a party," Erza said.

"It's not going to be that kind of party," Natsu explained. "Your always over doing things,"

"Where is this party?" Mirajane wondered.

"Well it's a birthday party, and it's for a man named Laxus Dreyar," I said pulling out the invitation.

"Lucy, my driver will pick you up after school, you are to leave with him." Natsu informed. "We urgently have to get the measurements for your dress."

"But what about-"

"I thought that I told you that I am the employer and that this is a part of the job,"

He sent the same glare as earlier towards me and I flinched for a second.

"Okay then, boss."

"I'm glad that you understand," Natsu said walking away.

As soon as he was out of sight, I plopped down into one of the chairs and sighed.

"Lucy, no need to worry," Mirajane started.

"It's fine, I'll be just fine if I work hard enough," I returned thinking silently about what I had gotten myself into. "By the way, what's the difference between a festival and a party?"

Everyone sweat dropped as Gray chuckled finding this humorous.

"So that's what you were worried about," Mirajane stated.

"Oh Lucy, when you go to the party, I think it would be best if you didn't speak," Levy said and that was a huge blow to my ego.

"That's harsh Levy," I said under my breath.

~After school at the dress shop~

I was leaning against the wall for support as the woman took my measurements. I covered my mouth with my left hand to stifle the laugh that tried to escape.

"Please Ms. Heartfilia, don't move," she asked politely.

"I'm sorry its just that when you hands touch my sides it tickles." I told her.

"But I can't measure you correctly like that,"

"Okay, I will try my best," I said raising my arms in the air and fighting all the urges to squirm.

She quickly wrapped the tape measure under my bust and I couldn't help but explode in a fit of laughter.

Downstairs in the lobby were two people standing and talking when they heard my laughing.

"Who is that laughing?" the one man asked.

"That is Ms. Heartfilia, this was requested by Natsu-sama," the other man said.

I was panting heavy with my back against the door. I was just recovering from another fit of laughter. My face was blue from the lack of oxygen that I was not able to suck in while laughing.

"Sorry," I commented as she watched me from across the room.

Suddenly the door I was leaning on opened up from behind me and I landed into someones arms.

"I'll help you get your measurements," this man said.

"Oh thanks," I said nervously.

"Wait," I looked down to see that I was only in my undergarments and a blush spread over my face. "Get the hell out!" I shouted throwing a kick his way, but he blocked it.

I was shocked that someone other than Natsu was able to do that. He smirked down at me with a gleam in his eyes.

"You must be Lucy Heartfilia, am I correct? From Fairy tail at Magnolia university right? Your famous," He said circling around me like I was some kind of prey.

"Really?" I asked as he stood behind me.

"Okay, so let's get her measurements," he said placing his hands on my shoulders.

"Let me go!" I said feeling uneasy under his touch.

"You sure are struggling violently." He said in a low voice.

"Struggling?"

"I wonder if Natsu has been domesticating you properly," I turned to him with wide eyes, what was he talking about?

"Now time for the measurements,"

~TBC~