Konichiwa my lovlies! I realized that Natsu has been kinda ooc lately... DON'T WORRY I'M DEFINITELY CHANGING THAT!

So yea, all I can really say is go read my other stories and um... FOR THE LOVE OF MAVIS GO VOTE ON MY POLL! PLS! I'M CLOSING IT ON NEW YEARS SO YA'LL BETTER VOTE!

Um... yea... on with the story then!

Chapter 6

"Date" #1

I flashed Lucy a grin as we stood in the cool night. She smiled back. "I'd love to go get something to eat. S'ides I'm starving." I rubbed my stomach suggestively. Lucy giggled at my actions. Oh my fucking Mavis, it sounds like wind chimes when she laughes. I could get used to that...

Before I could say anything else, she grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the lot. I didn't even think about telling anyone I'd be leaving! I panicked for a split second, but when I saw her small hand grabbing onto mine, I just decided I'd live in the moment. Again... I could get used to this.

When she stopped walking into darkness we stopped at a silver Chevy pick-up truck. It looked similar... What distracted me from thinking was a red-headed female sitting in the front seat. I gaped at her. "Erza!?" I shouted in my confused state. Why in the fucking hell would Lucy bring me here?! Did Erza get her to do it?! Maybe Lucy didn't want to repay-

"Hop in already." Erza said. I raised an eyebrow at the two of them. Lucy didn't hesitate however, instead she opened the backseat door and jumped right in. I had no choice but to follow in after her.

I didn't utter a word to either of them. I felt so awkward sitting in Erza's truck. But when Lucy smiled at me I couldn't help but smile back.

"I didn't expect you to be so quiet, Natsu." Erza suddenly said. "Even in the resteraunt you're not as talkative as I would have thought. Why is that?"

I scratched the back of my neck as I answered her, "I guess I'm still getting used to the people."

"Ah, it must be quite a change." Erza peered at Lucy and I from her seat. "I hope you enjoy it here." She smiled at me. I don't know a lot about mothers, but she kinda seems motherly...

"Erza! Look at the road!" Lucy exclaimed. Erza cursed under her breath as she turned towards the front once again.

Lucy grabbed something on the floor of the truck before exiting. As soon as I shut the door behind us, Erza drove away. I looked around us, into the dark of the night... Its... really... dark...

When I looked around for Lucy, my eyes squinted at her phone's flashlight. "Oops, sorry. Don't look into it." She said. I rubbed my eyes and tried to follow behind her. "Where are we?" I asked. "In your subdivision."

"What!? Why!?" I asked frantically. I heard her oh-so-sweet laugh before she said, "Because there is a place I want to show you." That's right. Lucy lives next door. She must know the area well.

I followed Lucy as she set off into the darkness. It didn't feel right to disturb the silence we had. Instead I focused on the sound of the creatures around us. The frogs croaked, The trees swayed and the crickets sang an unfamiliar song. It wasn't until my nose picked up on a certain smell that I knew where we were going. I could never forget the smell of wet rocks and muddy banks and dank water. It wasn't a very pleasing smell, yet I didn't want to retreat from it. Next I heard the sound of rushing water and the croaking of frogs crescendoed into a summer melody. We were heading towards a creek.

"Watch your step," Lucy warned as she moved some tree branches aside. "I used to always slip on this part." I watched my footing as we went over a muddy patch and then onto sand. "Here we are." Lucy said as she turned off her phone light. I almost yelled in protest, but restrained the urge as my eyes analyzed the world I had been brought too.

We were on a small, sandy beach that was partly surrounded by a softly flowing creek. The full moon shone brightly above and provided plenty of light, even though the canopy of trees around us would seem to prohibit that, the beach we were on seemed to be the only are that got the pleasant moonlight. Suddenly small sparks danced around the sky and illuminated the plants. I watched each firefly go on and off as the foliage became visible. Each tree, bush and bamboo plant melted in with the -almost magical- setting.

When I looked at Lucy again she was sitting comfortably on a picnic blanket. She glanced at me with expecting eyes, patting down a spot next to her. I quickly sat down and stared at the basket between us. She giggled when my stomach rumbled again.

I'm sure she could feel how elated I was as she started pulling food out of the basket. Sandwiches... yuuuum...

Shit! Don't drool,Natsu! Don't drool!

My hand went up to wipe the tall tail sign that I was too happy to be given food. I then took the plate from her and had to restrain myself from scarfing it down. I felt like a creep for wanting to keep staring at the beautiful girl next to me as we ate. Her eyes kept staring at the sky- the moonlight illuminating her face in an angelic glow. Mavis, she's beautiful. Stunning. Even with her bandages, there's no mistaking it.

When she finally looked at me I almost jumped out of my skin. I quickly turned away from her, my cheeks flushed pink from embarrassment. I could practically feel the warmth radiating off of her smile. "My mom used to take me here." She suddenly said. I slowly looked back at her with curious eyes. Lucy pointed at the sky. "This was our secret hideout to escape the real world. We would spend hours in the dark drawing constellations."

I envy her nostalgic smile. Her childhood must have been great. I on the other hand...

"If this is so special to you, why show it to me?" I ask her. She smiles at me again. "Because for some reason I trust you. The way you protected me the other night...And... Well, I feel like this is suitable for thanks." Lucy explained. I smile, yet I feel a small tug on my heart. She was only doing this out of thanks. Why am I expecting more?

"We should hang out more." I tell her, not able to keep my trap shut. She raises her eyebrows slightly. "I like us hanging out. You're the first person to wanna be friends with me since I moved here." I grin at her. She only smiles in return. "I think I'd like that." Lucy replies, laying down on the blanket while staring at the sky. I lay down as well, my eyes trying to see what she is seeing.

"Do you know any constellations?"

"None. Can you show them to me?"

Her hand points at the sky. "Well that one is Candis Minor and..." Even though I can't see where her hand is exactly pointing, I only listen with interest. As Lucy rambles on in her sweet voice, I only think... man, I could get used to this.

Yeahhh! If ya'll don't know, I update my stories every other... chapter? So now I'll update "The Phoenix" next... I don't make sense.. I don't know...

See you lovelies next chapter! :*

XOXO

~locoanime