Ok, back again, and I looked at my stats and I have over 2000 views from all round the world. That shows me that you guys may not be following, rating, or reviewing, but you're still reading it. Anyways, here you go. And I'm sorry that this is such a slow build up, but with this prompt I think it's needed.

Italics- dreams

Chapter 10 (here already, wow)

Lucys p.o.v

I woke up to warmth surrounding me. Also to being held into a strong chest and broad arms. Freaked out for a moment, I quickly struggled until I saw a flash of pink hair and quickly relaxed. Realizing it was Natsu, instead of being freaked out, I started to blush, and by blush I mean my whole body having a tint of pink and my face being red. I think back to the day before, and even if my life depended on it, nothing could stop the smile that graced itself on my face.

Everything went perfect, I got my mind off of things, and I got to spend it with the person I care about most. What's better than that? And to top it all off, I slept perfectly, no nightmares at all, knowing it probably was due to being in Natsu's arms. That thought was in the back of mind at the moment though. And then a realization hit me like a train.

I would have to see the guild today. It's not like I can avoid them forever, they are my family. None of them know about him, so it will be alright. I just have to fake a smile and stick by Natsu,then everything will be fine. I don't know if I was trying to make a little plan or reassuring myself, probably both anyway.

Realizing I was still in Natsu's arms, I easily slipped out of them with a plan of making breakfast. I quietly went into the kitchen,with the intention of eggs, bacon, and pancakes. This obviously included turning on the radio and dancing the whole time,knowing that Natsu was such a dense sleeper he wouldn't even flinch at the sound.

Natsus p.o.v

All I could hear was Lucy's screams and pleading. Screaming and pleading for me to come find her, to save her. I was in a forest, running through trees, trying to find the source of the screams, the pleas. I couldn't do anything but try to find her and hear the screams of Lucy, and it was slowly tearing me apart, little by little, knowing that I couldn't help her and comfort her unless I found her.

I felt like I was being tortured with hearing Lucy's screams. If this was a new technique to torture me, I would give up everything I had to make it stop. I would do anything to know that when I got to her, she would be fine. I tried to think of how I would save her and she would be fine. How I would kill the bastard and make sure Lucy was fine. But, in reality or this dream, I knew I would have to find her to make my thoughts come to life.

And right now that wasn't happening. Her screams were switching directions, sometimes coming from all. I could do nothing but look and hope I went the right way. But as I kept looking, I came to the conclusion that there was no way I could find Lucy. This meant I was forced to listening to Lucy's screams until I woke up. What felt like hours of hearing my partner scream and silently crying. Finally, I was able to wake up.

I woke up with a gasp and my heart racing rapidly. I quickly came to my senses and I sat straight up, looking around I couldn't find Lucy. This almost gave me a heart attack until I heard slight humming in the kitchen and the radio going. This relieved me almost instantly. Just knowing Lucy was safe after that dream was almost enough to make me cry tears of joy.

Quickly reserving myself, I went into the kitchen, only to be hit by the smell of the most delicious food. I could basically taste the food already. I saw Lucy quickly turn around, considering my footsteps must have been loud. "Oh Natsu, you're up. I was just about to set the table and then wake you, but since you'reup, you can set the table yourself." I nod at her request before quickly complying with it.

Soon enough, we were sitting at the table, our plates stacked high. We quietly chatted about random stuff before I quickly dropped the question that both of us were dreading to talk about.

"So Lucy, are we going to go the guild today?" Just the fact that I said it had me sweating a bit, not knowing how she would reply.

"Yes we are, but Natsu, I'm going to have to stick with you until I get comfortable enough, and that means no fighting," she saidnervously, which I don't blame her for.

"Ya, I understand. I'll just ignore the two idiots and I already have the perfect excuse," I said, beaming at my sudden idea.

I saw her giggle at my enthusiasm before replying, "And what would that be?"

"I'm too mature to have any more petty fights," I said, knowing it would cause her to laugh.

And I was correct, because after I said that, Lucy burst into a fit of giggles.

That ended the discussion of that topic because it lead to Lucy telling me how I'm not even close to being mature. After breakfast, I helped Lucy clean before she went to get ready for today. I just went and took a shower before coming out and waited for her. (I just imagine him going into the shower fully clothed and then coming out and just drying himself quickly).

Soon enough, we were out of the house and walking towards the guild. And the way there was filled with petty jokes, trying to distract Lucy at least a little. But soon enough, we arrived at the guild doors. We slowly took a deep breath before I opened the doors.

That's all for today everyone, hope you enjoyed it.