We all sit upstairs in Natsu and Gray's room which seems to be the biggest. There are at least three of us on a bed each and the rest on a small sofa that I had never noticed before. Lisanna is sitting on the sofa telling us of her latest adventures while we relay some of ours. She is really nice! I have no idea why I was so worried about not being able to get along with her. Then I look at Natsu's bed and it hits me. Oh… right.

"So Lucy! I hear you and Natsu got a little cosy last night" Lisanna jokes. I am immediately thrown off by the comment and almost fall off my position of Gray's bed. My face burn bright red and I look over at Natsu who is obviously doing the same. We hadn't exactly discussed what would happen if Lisanna found out so I really was struggling for words.

"W-what makes you say that Lisanna?" I ask trying to seem normal.

Lisanna giggles. "I'm joking! There was a picture of you and Natsu leaving together last night from the premier. I had to laugh. It was clearly made into something more than it was."

I laugh awkwardly back with the others looking at me in a sense of 'what are you going to say to that?!' "I know reporters eh?" I joke back making everyone calm down. "No Natsu and I are just friends. He's been giving me advice on tour since we're both the front singers."

I look over to Natsu who is frowning. He looks almost disappointed but he doesn't contradict me at all. Lisanna giggles back. "That's great! Who knew Natsu could teach!"

"Eh! I'm actually a good teacher aren't I Luce?" I'm thrown aback again! He used my nickname! I hope Lisanna doesn't notice!

I blush. "You're okay. It does help since you have been touring longer than I have."

"That's good. I would have to give you the 'be good to him and look after him speech' if something actually had happened." She gives a dark look that unsettles me a little. I think she might have twigged something but hasn't told either Natsu or myself.

I just giggle back in response. "I think we all look out for each other in one way or another" and just like that the tone in the room has been restored with Levy explaining to Lisanna that we all used to be friends in high school before The Mages came about.

But inside I could not help but wonder what would have REALLY happened if I had said about last night? It's not like we are dating or anything but he has asked out..twice. I look around the room and I can feel the collective awkward laughters from everyone who was in the know about last night. I felt quite bad that Lisanna didn't know but, I was probably not going to see her again for a long time, or even at all! All I had to do was get through these last few hours and all would be fine.

After no time at all I see Lisanna look at her watch. "I'm really sorry guys but I need to go. It was lovely to see you all again." She gets up and hugs us all and thanks us for the company. When she gets to me she whispers in my ear "Take good care of Natsu. Even if he doesn't show it, he needs it more than most" I blush at the sentiment. She is trusting me to look after Natsu! She must have noticed how I feel about him! I nod in silent response. She winks at me and walks towards the door.

"Hold on Lisanna. I'll walk you out" Natsu says following her out the door. Part of me wanted to follow them, but part of me knew that they would need their privacy.

I see some of the others leave and I follow them out, before deciding that I need to get some food from the bar downstairs before going to the meeting in a few hours. The girls join me in the walk down and walk off to go with security to the local shop across the road. I walk towards the bar and I am welcomed with the sight of Lisanna and Natsu still talking to each other in the hall!

Before I say anything, I sneak by so they do not see me and take a space at a nearby bar where they are still in ear shot. I turn my head slightly so I can get a slight view. I don't want to listen in on their conversation, but I was concerned that Natsu was going to repeat history all over again.

As if it was one more blow to the memory of last night I hear Lisanna turn to Natsu "You know, you need to be more like Gray and get yourself a girl Natsu. I want to see you happy again."

Natsu blushes awkwardly. "I am happy right now Lisanna. I just need time to myself."

Lisanna giggles. "Natsu. You have never been one to need time by yourself. Listen. I know that you are scared to love again and that is normal. I have moved on myself and I feel fine about us now."

"You…you've moved on?" Natsu asks shakily being taken aback. I feel a pang in my heart. Does that mean that he was waiting for her? Does he still love her?

Lisanna nods. "His name is Sting. I've kind of been seeing him for a few months now, but…seeing you today was closure for me…..for us."

Natsu gives a small smile. "Are you happy?"

"I am very happy Natsu, and I know that you can be if you really wanted it. I see the way that you look at Lucy. She is a really nice girl and she seems to like you too. Why don't you try anything with her?"

Shit! This is his chance if any to say something about last night! I should not be listening to this!

"I….did. Last night, the papers weren't exactly lying when they predicted us being together"

Lisanna looks shocked and smacked him playfully on the arm. "Natsu! Why didn't you say anything?"

"Because I don't know where I stand with her. I really like her and I think that she likes me but….I still have feelings for you and I don't want to do anything with her until they are gone. It was a one night stand that only happened because we were drunk. I mean, Im taking her out on a date tonight but I dont know where it will go from there. I dont what to repeat what happened with us."

I feel tears trickle down my face while the words sink him. He likes me! But he still have feelings for Lisanna! How on earth can I process that!

"That is your burden to bare Natsu, but honestly I think that letting yourself love Lucy will do you the world of good. From who I met this afternoon, I can see that you and her suit more than you and I ever did."

Natsu laughs "Maybe you're right. I just keep thinking about what might have been you know, with the baby and all. Would we be married by now, little one would definately be here by now and probably going off to nursery soon. I was so ready. I wanted him or her so badly and…now that's just not the case." My tears continued but not for myself. They fell for Natsu and the thought that he is still heartbroken from the loss of his unborn child!

I caught Lisanna placing a hand on her stomach. "I do sometimes too but it was the best thing that we didn't do all of that. We all wouldn't have been happy Natsu. We got engaged because my Dad forced us. We were too young to do anything like that. I understand that after your childhood, you would want that security. You will make an amazing Dad one day, but it is not with me. I'm sorry Natsu." Her hand rested on his cheek as Natsu turned to look away from her.

"Look at me Natsu" He does "Just because you and I didn't work, it doesn't mean that you won't get the love of your life. Try things out with Lucy. She clearly likes you. Go on that date tonight and show her what you mean to her. What you feel for me right now is just you clinging onto the past. Don't do that Natsu. You created this band to find Igneel and one of these days you will find him. I look out for him too. All the time. But you need to stop living in the past and look forward. You need to move on in your own time and in your own way. Otherwise you will never truly be happy."

Natsu chuckles. "Maybe you're right."

"Out of everyone I know Natsu, you have the most right to be happy. You need it otherwise it will crush you." She hugs Natsu and I can tell that this is good bye for them. "Good luck Natsu. I really mean that. Let me know how things with Lucy go. I'm glad that I got to see you again today"

Natsu smiles "Me too. Good bye Lisanna. I'll see you soon"

I smile inwardly and decide that I am not hungry anymore so I walk silently back to my room. I need a moment alone with my thoughts before my meeting with Makarov and also with Natsu tonight.

I am so sorry i didnt upload last night! I was out! I know that eavesdropping is never good but I wanted Lucy to hear this! Let me know what you think! Please comment, review etc etc love to all!