Haha. I asked for 3 reviews and I got 5. :) I'm not complaining or anything. So I posted this chapter early. Enjoy!

Sting trudged down the street, laden with the weight of all of Lucy's shopping bags. Dang, wouldn't she ever stop?

"Blondie! You done yet?" He called out to the blonde bounding from window to window, nose pressed against the glass.

"Nope!" She called back. "It's only been an hour." Yes. An hour during which she bought the entire mall!

"How about this?" Sting started hyperventilating as she walked into yet another boutique. "We spend one hour doing what I want, then an hour doing what you want?" She turned around and pouted at him.

"But nii-chan, you spent an hour and a half eating." She stared at him with wide innocent eyes. Meeting her eyes, he dropped his head in submission with a sigh. Seeing this, she smiled again, making his lips stretch as well.

It was really disturbing, how fast she had him twisted around her little finger. It almost was like she really was his sister. What?! No! She wasn't his sister. No way in earth land would that happen. And yet, when she smiled, he felt like smiling. He smiled just at the thought of it. He wanted to protect her... but he knew he wasn't in love. Kissing her? On the lips, that is. That would just be awkward. More of... he didn't want anyone to kiss her. He felt a growl rising up his throat and rushed to swallow it. No! She wasn't his sister!

Another thought crept in. Fairy Tail. Everyone there was nakama, right? They were family. Not tied by blood, but by love. It was alright to consider Lucy a sister, right?

…

"Natsu! Don't burn down this window!" Happy yelled at Natsu, who stood in front of the shop Lucy had just entered.

"But Lucy's in there with that Saber jerk!"

"Still!"

"But Lucy's in there having fun with the Saber jerk!"

"You llllliiiiiiiiiiiikkkkke her!"

"I do not!" Natsu yelled back, his cheeks crimson.

Happy gave up on their pretence of intelligent conversation, having deemed Natsu impossible to convince. So as his partner went back to glaring at the window, the blue-haired exceed observed their surroundings. Shops in all directions, people milling around in families, families running shops together, about 10 policemen walking in the crowd... And one heading their way. Happy's eyebrows shot up and he started shaking Natsu's shoulder.

"Natsu! Natsu!"

"What is it, Happy?" He still hadn't taken his eyes off Lucy.

"There's a policeman coming towards us!" At this, Natsu spun around to face the police,en

"Sir! Where's your identity card?" He stopped in front of Natsu, completely invading his personal space, as Natsu patted his chest trying to find the card he had hung on a chain.

"Right her-" He stopped patting and looked down. It wasn't there. Panic mode! Natsu searched his body frantically, while Happy just shook his head, and the policeman's face grew increasingly suspicious.

"Sir, I'll need to arrest yo-"

"Right here, sir!" Natsu handed him the card that had been hidden in who-knows-where. Immediately, his hands were pinned behind his back.

"Sir, you're under arrest!" Natsu's eyes widened. What the hedge?

"But, I have my identity card!"

"It's a picture of a cat!" The card was forced in front of his face and a smiling Happy looked back at him.

"Happy, give him your card!"

"But why, Natsu?"

"Just do it!" A struggling Natsu yelled back as the officer tried to drag him away.

"Sir, here's my card!" Happy flew over to the officer and held out his card. The officer nodded in understanding.

"Sorry sir, there was a mix-up, it seems. Please fix this before you are truly arrested." With that said, he released Natsu from the uncomfortable position who stumbled and fell down, panting.

"That was too close, Happy!"

"Baka Natsu! You gave me your card!"

"Hey! It's not my fault you were too lazy to get your own!"

"I see why Lucy hates you, Natsu! You're too stupid!"

"Shut up!"

"OI! You two idiots are making too much noise!" A snide voice called out. Natsu looked up to see Sting carrying shopping bags over his shoulder beside a fuming Lucy.

Silence.

Natsu and Happy burst out laughing. Sting cast a glance at the imminent explosion beside him. Yeah… better stay out of this. He sidled away just in time.

"NATSU! HAPPY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!?" Lucy yelled at them, hitting them on their heads.

"Ow, Luce… What was that for?" Natsu asked, rubbing his head.

"I know you hate Natsu, Lucy, but don't get me dragged into it!" Happy cried.

"Baka!" Another hit on both their heads. "Why are you following me?"

"Well, you're with the biggest Saber Jerk Sabertooth has, Luce! How could I not be worried about you?"

Sting observed their interaction quietly. Was there something more between them? He couldn't tell. Hmm… He snuck a glance at his blonde-haired sister scolding the pink-haired man. He'd have to get it out of her.

"-can handle myself! I'm perfectly capable of diversionary tactics!"

"But you can't defeat Sting!" Natsu pointed out.

"Are you suggesting I'm weak?" Lucy fired back, casting a death glare worthy of Erza. Natsu shrunk back.

"NO, no, no, Luce! Just watching out for you! You know what? Happy and I'll just be in that shop there!" he said, starting to move away.

"I'M NOT DONE WITH YOU!" Lucy shouted after him, waving her clenched fist in the air as he started running. Turning back to a slightly terrified Sting, she switched personalities.

"Come on, I'm not done yet!" She beamed brightly and dragged his hand along. He stumbled and followed her, smiling as well.

Lucy's really growing on him! :) One more review and you'll definitely get Chapter 3... though chapter 4 and 5... I really need to think of a plot. So anyone who has plot suggestions, give them in a review! Warning: I might not be able to post for a while. We're going on holiday so yeah... Fanfic recommendation: When Stars Align. Seriously, check it out: It's awesome; I've been following it since day 1.