I lie down on my bed in the hotel and I enjoy the silence while I have it. After the past few days I need some time to think.

I smile at the sentiment Lisanna said to Natsu before she left. Lisanna is so right. From what I know of Natsu, he is still holding onto the idea of the security and stability that he had with her and I don't blame him! He was left to defend himself at such a young age and he built his way up in the music industry to find the one man who deserted him in the first place! But after being given that slight bit of hope of having a full family of his own, it was all taken away from him…I'm not surprised he wants to hold onto it. From what I noticed on tour so far, Natsu is a creature of habit. He gets up at the same time everyday, wears the same sort of clothes and does pretty much everything his own way. It's his way of dealing with his past. I want to help him so much but I don't know if making him love me like I love him will do him any good.

I laugh inwardly at the thought that the same happened to me. I had the same situation with Laxus last night. I had the opportunity to continue with what I thought that I always wanted. I wanted to be with Laxus but I realised that if I went back to my past, I wouldn't be truly happy. Both of us would always be away and we would never see each other. I guess the same would happen after this tour if Natsu and I went out, but right now, if he wanted it I am willing to take the risk. We are in the same industry! It must work out somehow otherwise all musicians would be single!

How on earth did I manage to get myself into this situation! How did I fall in love with a guy who is just as damaged as I am in the ex department! I guess that it must be like this for quite a lot of people.

I decide that I can not let him distract me. I may have strong feelings for him but if he doesn't want to be with me then I will not let it bother me. We have the album almost recorded and the tour is more than half way over. Wow. I've known Natsu and the boys for almost a month and a half now! This is ridiculous! No wonder I grew to love him! I've spent so much time with him! Honestly it's been the best of my life and I really don't want it to end. The thought saddens me at that I will not be waking up seeing Natsu every day.

I am woken up to Levy calling me down for the meeting. I must have fallen asleep during the thoughts. I sigh, straighten myself up and make my way down to the meeting.

The meeting didn't last long, it was just a catch up to see if there were any problems that needed solving and information on some promotional stuff that we need to do. We've done quite a few radio and magazine interviews by this point but Mira-Jane wanted to put more into our schedule if we have the time. We all agree that we don't mind and we make our way back to the hotel rooms again.

I notice that Gray and Juvia don't follow us, but instead are talking to Makarov. I turn to look at Juvia who in turn looks around and finds my eyes. I frown giving her a 'is everything okay' look. She beams at me and I instantly relax. If Juvia is happy then it must be fine. I decide to wait for her so I can get the gossip.

"Lucy-san will not believe what has just happened!" Juvia says hugging me tightly.

"What? Is everything okay?"

"Everything is perfect! Gray-sama and Juvia are going on a photoshoot in a week for a magazine! Juvia is so excited!"

Gray just laughs. "For the last time Juvia. Lose the sama! It's not as great as you think it is Juvia. It's just an excuse to take pictures of us together in weird outfits!"

Natsu turns up behind me and laughs. "Hahaha shame ice-boy! Looks like you have to dress up like the princess that you are!"

Gray just gives him a sly grin. "Oh it's not just me and Juvia that are involved!"

We both look at Juvia and Gray with confusion.

"We've got all of you involved!"

"What!" Natsu and I both shout out.

"But they surely wanted you guys because you two are a couple! None of us are together." I say with a slight jolt in my heart as I suddenly become more aware of Natsu's presence.

Gray laughs. "Okay fair enough you two are a different story but there is nothing to worry about with the others. Levy and Gajeel are almost a done deal. Gajeel just needs to ask her out and Erza and Jellal…well…. Jellal just needs to get his ass into gear with that one. You never know what can happen in a week"

I look back at him in a mixture of shock and disgust! "You can't just assume that we all would be okay with this! Are you guys trying to get us all together so you don't have to do this alone?" I shout at them.

Gray just smirks at me "Now what would give you that impression?" Juvia giggles beside him

"You bastard! What makes you think that I would want to do this! Especially after last night! Think about things next time you inconsiderate ice freak!" That shocks me. Is he finding last night as awkward as I am? Fair enough the photo shoot will do wonders with the fans if we are all together in couples but after what he said this morning I thought…

"No one said you guys had to be dating! Just friends! They want to put the musicians together and since Juvia and I are dating we are going to doing a separate shoot by ourselves flame brain!"

They both slam their heads together glaring at each other

"That doesn't make this right! I am not going to dress up in some weird outfit in front of a camera because you want to get out of doing a photo shoot with just juvia" Natsu scolds upsetting Juvia

"Is that true Gray-sama?" Juvia whimpers. Gray immediately breaks off his stare from Natsu and goes to comfort Juvia.

"Not at all. Natsu is just being a baka. Ignore him. I wouldn't do a public magazine photo shoot with just anyone." Juvia beams at him "Thank you Gray-sama"

Natsu walks away grabbing my wrist "Come on Luce, let's leave the ice princess alone"

We walk together in silence for a while. The further we walk, the more awkward it feels. I look towards him and he is staring at the ground watching where he walks. Can't he feel this pressure between us? I really want to say something to him but I just don't know how I want to put it.

Luckily he butts in before I can say anything. "I understand if you don't want to still meet up tonight" He sounds slightly dishearten by his thought.

I smile at him "Of course I still want to meet up tonight. It would be nice to just talk to you in private."

Natsu looks up from the floor to me "Great. I really do hope you like where I'm taking you. Don't forget your disguise" We walk the rest in silence until we reach our doors and say good bye.

I walk in and place my back to the now closed door and sigh heavily. Man that was heavy! I didn't think it would be this awkward with Natsu! I look at my watch. It's now 7.15 pm. I have just under two hours to get ready for my date with Natsu.

"Lu-chan!" I hear Levy shout once she walks out of the bathroom. I see Erza there aswell eating some strawberry cheesecake at the end of my bed. You were gone for quite a while was everything okay?"

I sigh and smile at Levy "I'm good Levy-chan. I was just talking to Gray and Juvia. Looks like we are all in a photo shoot next week in couples. I think Gray is thinking you will have you photos done with Gajeel."

Levy blushes scarlet. "H-h-he really thought that about Gajeel and I?" I nod "Wow….but we are not together"

I tap the side of my nose as if to say 'I know what's going on'.

"It's obvious Levy. Just ask him out already!" Erza says mid eating her cake.

"Come on Lu-chan don't give me that! What has been said? What's happening?"

I decide to change the subject. "I can't tell you right now Levy-chan. I need to get ready for my date with Natsu at 9"

This immediately changes both Erza and Levy's train of thought. "Oh my God you have two hours Lu-chan!" Levy shouts

"Go get dressed and I'll put some clothes out for you to choose from! Where are you going?" Erza asks putting down her cake. Wow this must be serious for her to do that!

I giggle at their enthusiasm. "Natsu just said it was somewhere that he found last year on tour so something to do with food probably. Oh and I need my brown wig apparently"

Levy squealed at the information and rummaged through my things which I showered, washed and shaved myself to an inch of my life. I came out and Levy, like she always did, put out the best clothes for the occasion. I looked down to see my red mini skirt and a black halterneck top with a dark red leather jacket to match. I will look hot in this!

I stare at clock. Just one hour to go.

Gray and Juvia are so devious! Not long now until Natsu and Lucy's date! What would you have Natsu and Lucy do for their date?

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