Lucy.
Lucy was writing a sad story about a prince who never saved his princess when she heard a knock on her door. Mira went over to the door and opened it. "Gray!" she exclaimed with surprise.
Lucy was wondering why Gray came back. He had already finished his shift of watching her. Oh God, now she wondered if she was a poster in the guild job board and if they were being paid to watch her. They would not do that to her, right?
Mira broke her train of thought when she heard Mira gasp. The word she whispered was quiet but unmistakable. "Natsu?"
Lucy head shot up and looked toward the door. Her heart was racing at the mention of his name. 'Why is it so hard to breathe?' she thought. Walking into her apartment was none other than Natsu. "Mira, Natsu said he would finish your shift."
And with that said, Gray pulled her out of the room, leaving Lucy with Natsu.
Natsu was staring at his feet as he shuffled further into the room. Lucy had so much to ask him but she had too many emotions flying around her head. She managed to ask, "Natsu, why didn't you come sooner?"
Natsu did not speak for a while. He just kept looking at his feet. He ignored her question and finally said, "How do you feel?"
"I am fine. How are you?"
"I am a coward," Natsu whispered barely audible.
"You are very brave. But I wished you had come sooner. I was worried about you…."
Natsu.
Natsu's heart stopped for a second. He looked up for the first time and saw Luc y for the first time since carrying her to the guild. She had many bandages on her and she was bruised all over her body. "Why the hell were you worried about me? I mean, look at you! You should worry about yourself!"
Lucy looked taken aback. "I-I just missed you. I haven't seen you since the fight and no one would tell me anything..."
Lucy was now fighting back tears. Natsu instantly felt bad for yelling at her. "Lucy, it was all my fault. If I just controlled myself this would have never happened."
Lucy.
Natsu was crying at this point. It was Lucy who felt bad now. She was also a little surprised. She almost never sees Natsu cry. Lucy reached out and wipped off his tears. He took her hand and held it. "I am so sorry, Luce."
Natsu's opal eyes started right into hers. Lucy blushed a little as he stared more intently. "I promise, I will never, ever let you get hurt again. Ever."
Lucy blushed furiously. She did not know how to reply. He suddenly realized he was still holding her hand and let it go. He started to blush as well. "Anyway… Whatcha writing about?" Natsu asked, changing the subject.
"Oh this, it's nothing," Lucy stated. 'Not any more,' she thought after and with that in mind, tore it up.
"Can I get you anything?" Natsu asked.
"A glass of water would be nice."
"Right away!" Natsu hopped up and went to the kitchen.
Lucy watched him go. She was so happy that he had finally come to see her. She remembered him holding her hand and started to blush again. Natsu came back into the room, glass of water in hand, and saw Lucy's red face. "What's wrong, Lucy? Are you feeling ok?"
"I am good. Just a little tired," She covered.
She could not tell him the real reason! "You go ahead and sleep. I will stay awake."
Lucy turned away from Natsu and closed her eyes. Her face felt hot and she was smiling. She closed her eyes and drifted off to a heavenly sleep. For the first time in 5 days, she had a restful, non-monster dream.