Hey guys! Wow! I am really pleased about the reviews that have been posted! Thank you guys so much! So far, the results of pairing votes are as follows:

RoLu: 4
StiCy: 3
NaLu: 2
LaLu: 2
CoLu: 1
GaLu: 0

RoLu is in the lead! Followed by StiCy. NaLu and LaLu are tying for third, CoLu (CobraXLucy I know it's random but I felt he should at least get a CHANCE with Lucy) and GaLu is in last place. The pair in last place by the time I post the 4th Chapter will be dropped. Better get a wriggle on! Please review! Reviews keep away writers block! ;)

I hit my head against the wall in my kitchen. What the hell did I just agree to? Babysitting duty? Babysitting Dragon Slayers? I'm gonna die. I hear a rap at the window and sigh in annoyance, at least he was knocking now, if only I could convince him to use the door…

"It's open Natsu." I call. I hear the window slide open. I walk out of the kitchen and into my bedroom. Natsu is sitting on my bed, waiting for me. He sees the suitcase and clothes on the floor and I can see him beginning to panic.

"Are you going on a job?" He asks.

I nod. "Yeah."

"With Erza? You're going with Erza right?" His voice is anxious.

"No." I put a jacket in the bag. I shouldn't need two. One would be plenty.

"Grey? Is the Ice Maiden going?"

"No." I close the suitcase and lock it. I open the cupboard and find my favorite bag. The one Virgo gave me. I pick up my purse from the desk and put it in the side pocket. My clothes for tomorrow are on my chair. Tomorrow is an early start. I turn and squeak. Natsu's face is inches from mine.

"You're not going alone are you?" He asks. His breath warms my face. I try to take a step back, but I am already pressed up against my desk. I blush and look away, not game enough to look at his face. "Lucy," His fingers tilt up my chin and his eyes hold mine, the intensity of his gaze shocks me. "Who are you going with?"

"I can take care of myself." I say, voice hardly above a whisper. He sighs and drops his arm, running his hand through his hair. "I know Luce." He says. "But I worry."

He steps back and throws himself on my bed. His weight makes my suitcase fall off the bed, the lock pops open and all my clothes fall on the ground. He grins.

"Sorry?"

"YEAH YOU ARE SORRY!" I yell, he just laughs. "OUT, OUT, OUT, OUT, OUUUTTT!" I scream flapping my arms at him. He laughs and rolls over, he falls on the floor, making a loud 'thud' I bite my lip to keep from cracking a smile. He looks up at me, a slight blush spreads across his cheeks and all of a sudden, I am sure he can see up my skirt. "OUT!" I demand, practically shoving him out the window. He braces an arm on either side of the window pane and looks under his arm.

"I'll stop by in the morning before me and Happy head off, okay?"

"Happy and I." I correct him. He laughs and jumps out the window. I watch, when he lands, he looks almost graceful. I shut the window, but I don't lock it. He won't go back to his house. He'll sleep here tonight. I re-pack my clothes and think about the meeting with Master Makarov.

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"Lucy, one more thing before you go."

I turn to look at the master. He seems to be unsure about whether or not to continue.

"Master?" He shakes his head.

"Don't worry about it. Just be sure to take extra care."

I smile, and wave off his concern. "Don't worry Master there's no need. Natsu will be with me after all!" I hurry out of the room and shut the door. I didn't hear his next words… 'That's what I'm worried about.'

Why is Master worried about Lucy being with Natsu? Reviews, comments, thoughts, helpful advice. I know it's another short Chapter, but never fear school holidays are here! They start on Friday and I'll have plenty of time to write then. After my Maths homework that is. D: Don't forget to check out my other stories, 'On the Re-Bound!' and 'Illegitimate' Thanks guys!