(Now for the last part I'm adding some random guy for drama and the big reveal to the guild)
Natsu and I have been dating for a few months now, spring is settling in and all signs of winter are practically gone. I'm walking down the street to my favorite book store, hearing they just got the next book in my current favorite series. I wave to various towns people as I walk, enjoying the cool warmth and blowing breeze.
As i walk into the bookstore the fresh smell of paper and ink sooth me, a large smile on my face. I wave to the manager, having become good friends with him over the years. I walk to the front where the newest books are always displayed, delight filling me as I catch sight of the book I'm looking for.
As i reach for it another persons hand brushes mine, both of us reaching for the same book. I look up too see a man about my age, Sandy hair and green eyes staring back at me. I smile politely, gesturing her can take the book.
"Here you go, sorry about that," He laughs handing my a book. I gratefully take it, holding it close to my chest, I'm annoyed however when i see his eyes follow. I offer my hand, ready to shake.
"Lucy" he take my hand, a flirtatious smile on his face. I raise an eyebrow. If Natsu was here right now, he wouldn't even be holding my hand.
"James" I pull back, not wanting it to last too long. His eye looks at the back of my hand, his eyes widening. "You're in Fairy Tail!?" He shouts out in excitement.
"Y-yes, why" I ask in surprise.
"I have been wanting to join for awhile now but never knew how"
"Well I can take you there to talk to Mira if you want. You just join, there's no fancy process or anything." I say walking to the counter to pay for my book. After we pay I lead him back to the guild, avoiding walking to close, not liking how he keeps trying to flirt with me. I'll have to talk to Natsu about this.
"So how long have you been in Fairy Tail Lucy?" He tries to move closer again, I step to the side.
"Well that is a tricky question, technically 8 years now, but I've only been active for a little over a year now."
"What does that mean?"
"I was under a strong spell that wasn't lifted for seven years, we only just woke up a year ago."
"Well that sucks, doesnt look like you aged unless you were really young when it happened" He sounds hopeful.
"No we didn't age." I sigh, ready to be at the guild and away from him, he's way too flirty and I'm way to nice.
"We?" He sounds worried at this.
"Yes there were 21 of us who got cought up in it, I don't want to talk about it anymore." I end the discussion as we reach the guilds door, relief flowing through me. I oush them open smiling at everyone and shouting out good morning. A few guild members answering back.
"Come this way James and Mirajane will get you your mark." I start towards Mira, her eyes wide as she catches sight of me with the man. I roll my eyes, maybe we should just tell the guild by now, it's getting kind of annoying.
"Good morning Lucy, who is this?" She is filing job request forms, the large binder in the counter.
"This is James, he is here to join Fairy Tail" I gesture to him smiling. Mira smiles back, greeting him and leading him over to where he would get his mark. Glad to finally be alone I head towards Levy, wanting to show her my new book.
"Levy-chan! Look what I got this morning" I shove the book in her face, bouncing up and down. She takes the book from my hands, her eyes wide with excitement.
"Its out already?" She squeals, joining me in my bouncing. A few people around us laugh at our excitement, we sit down at the table chatting away about the last cliff hanger and other fan theories we have. I soon feel a warmth on my shoulder, I smile up expecting to see Natsu but instead I see James. My smile is soon gone.
"What are you guys talking about," he says leaning in too close for my comfort. Levy stares at him, her mouth wide open in shock, the guild around us going dead silent. I look at his hand on my shoulder and back at his face. He thankfully takes the hint and leans away, a cocky grin on his face.
"Good Morning!" Natsu yells as he kicks the doors open, I smile at his voice, turning to wave at him. He waves back walking over, taking his seat beside me, his arm lying on my shoulders. I grin pridefully at his public, yet private claim. Levy giggles a little, I see James' jealousy out of the corner of my eye.
Natsu glanced over finally noticing James, his eyebrows furrowing slightly at him. He glances at me, i shake my head slightly, meaning we will talk later. He nods back before smiling at him. "Hey there, just join Fairy Tail?"
"Ya Lucy here helped my join, James, and you are?" He holds his hand out, a silent declaration of dominance. Of course Natsu doesn't pick up on it, typical.
"Natsu" He flashes his wide toothy grin, taking his hand. Natsu loses interest, turning to yell at Mira for some breakfast. I laugh out loud at his antics, the rest of the guild joining in before turning back to their own conversations.
I turn back to Levy, picking up where we left off, completely ignoring James beside me. Happy flew over at one point, eating a fish happily on the table. Natsu scarfs down his large breakfast in minutes. As soon as he finishes he tapped my shoulder getting up from the table. I wave good bye to Levy and follow Natsu to the request bored.
After picking a job we walk out of the guild hand in hand, smiling at eachother. And no I do not miss James' glare at Natsu's back. Well this should be interesting. We might just tell the guild sooner than we wanted.
As we walk to the train station I can see Natsu deep in thought. I wait until he is ready to speak. We walk in silence, the breeze from earlier growing stronger, just like any spring day. I brush my hair out of my face, looking forward to what the day brings.
"I do not like the way James looks at you" He states so bluntly, i laugh.
"Oh I don't either, trust me."
"Do you think I claimed you enough that he will stay away?"
"Even if he still doesn't get it, I won't give him an opportunity" I laugh, squeezing his hand reassuringly. He grins back at me and takes off for the train, excited for our mission.
James has been in the guild a few months now, and Natsu is slowly losing it at all the advances he is making. He has asked me multiple times to go out on a mission just the two of us, and even to dinner a few times. The guy just won't quit.
I sit next to Natsu at the guild, he's sulking because James had the nerve to even follow me home last night. I grin at him, oh the irony. "You know you did the same things, in a sense."
"I did not!" he whines, crossing his arms, ducking his head into his scarf. I laugh at him, giving him a hug, his face reddening in embarrassment. Soon we are laughing together, completely ignoring the world around us.
Mira's POV.
I watch from the bar as Lucy and Natsu interact, so frustrated at them I almost bang my head down on the countertop. Natsu was clearly upset about something, and Lucy found it funny. I smile as I see Lucy hug him and they are soon laughing together. I can't take much more of this, I might have to start forcing them together at this rate!
I hear muttering down the bar and turn to see James sitting there, casting angry glances at them every few seconds. I narrow my eyes at him, he's been trying hard to get her and won't give up. I'll give him props for determination, though.
"They need to just get together already!" Macao whines from a nearby table
"They already act like a couple so why not be one" Wakaba joins in.
"But haven't you noticed they have become more relaxed around each other the last few months?" Canna offers. "I bet they are already dating and haven't told anyone"
"Ya right! Like that would happen" Macao laughs
"I bet you 100,000 jewel that I'm right" Cana grins, chuggin down her cup of beer.
"Make it 300,000 jewel and you have yourself a bet!" Wakaba goads her. Slamming her cup down on the counter and reaching for another one she grins evilly.
"Shake on it loosers" They shake, and I can't help but wonder if Cana could be right, it would upset me if that were the case. James also took an interest in their conversation, his eyebrows raised in thought.
"Hey Mirajane" he says turning to me. "What is their relationship?" He points over to Natsu and Lucy, who are now bickering about something, but the anger isn't really there. I smile sadly.
"Oh they are just friends sadly, we've been hoping they get together for years now!" I sigh dramatically, placing my head in my palm, elbow resting on the countertop.
"So they aren't a thing, their feelings are completely friend based?"
"Oh no they have feeling for eachother, that's quite evident, they just won't act on them" I hope he gets the hint and won't try for Lucy's hand again, he's almost as bad as Loke.
"Is that why she won't give me the time of day? I thought we clicked back at the bookstore, and she did bring me here so I could join." His gaze is completely on Lucy, his eyes traveling up and down her body.
I pursed my lips, not wanting to be rude and tell him she has no interest in guys like him what so ever and it will never happen, regardless of her feelings for Natsu. "I don't know" Is what I settle on, not wanting to make him upset, who knows what could happen.
"I'm going to go ask again" He says, a determined look on his face, he gets up and marches over to the oblivious couple.
I watch him go, as well as everyone else in the guild. I few people start making bets, while other shake their heads. As he gets closer to the table I see Natsu just stare at him, his arm once again around Lucy's shoulders. This is not going to end well. I zone it ready for the drama.
"Here he goes again," Macao hisses
"Lucy?" The whole guild is dead quiet now, waiting to see how this attempt will turn out. Last time Lucy just ignored him and walked away. "Would you like to join me for dinner tonight? I got these reservations as a reward for a job at a new restaurant in Magnolia, please join me?" He leans down to her level, a cocky smirk on his face.
Before Lucy can even respond, her mouth partly open and ready, Natsu beats her to it. "Dude, can't you see she's not interested, leave her alone already" He growls, it looks like Lucy it holding him back from pummeling the guy in the face.
"Oi, I didn't know you spoke for her, Natsu? Why do you care anyway?"
"I care because she's my partner and you don't seem to be getting the message you idiot. She. Does. Not. Want. To. Date. You." Natsu says slowly, obviously getting angry.
"Why won't you let her speak for herself?" Lucy is just sitting there, watching the exchange between the men, amusement clear on her face. Why is Lucy just sitting there letting Natsu do the talking?
"It's not like you have been listening to her and taking her no's for an answer"
"Oh she's just playing hard to get, right Luce?" Lucy's eyes widen and Natsu looks like murder is on his mind. Lucy starts giggling and stands up, her hand on Natsu's shoulder. James looks at her with hopeful eyes, not noticing the dragon in front of him.
"Go get him, baby." Lucy cheers, giving Natsu a light peck on the cheek. He growls in satisfaction, a territorial smile on his face. James turns pale, slowly catching up to the situation, Cana and Gajeel are laughing so hard they can't breath.
The rest of the guild starts backing up, not wanting to get caught up in the fight. Lucy dances away, glad that James will finally get the message, even if it's beaten into him."What did you call her!?" Natsu shouts so loud, all of Magnolia must have heard it.
"Lu-Luce, I thought that's wh-what everyone close to her called her" James stammers, backing away from Natsu, whose fists are now on fire. James just looks at him in horror.
"No one calls her that but me, got that play boy? What made you think you were close to her?" Natsu snarls.
"You're on fire!" James looks like he panicking now. The guild laughs at him, Lucy looking on with pride.
"No DUH! Did you only focus on Lucy this whole time!? I'm a fire dragon slayer you idiot." James pales even more, he looks like a rabbit about to be devoured by a, well dragon. Lucy is laughing tears now, Cana and Gajeel doing the same. James is thrown across the guild, making a rather large hole on the wall.
"Oh Master is not going to like that" I say, holding my hand to my face. Natsu is now standing over James, inches from his face. He lifts him up by his shirt, practically breathing fire.
"You stay away from my girl you got that? Try anything, besides me, I know of a very protective spirit who would love to kick your butt." Natsu says so low that James starts shaking. After Punching him once, and dropping him, Natsu turns away, his anger barely dying down.
"When were you guys going to tell us you were a couple?" I whine at them. They look a little embarrassed but not regretful. The rest of the guild joins in, murmuring filling the once silent room. Macao and Wakaba grumble as they hand over the jewel to a smug Cana.
"We wanted some privacy, you guys would have been all in our business" Lucy said simply
"And it was fun watching you guys get so frustrated" Natsu laughs. Erza stomps over to him and smacks him so hard he falls to the ground.
"I'm angry!" She shouts, "But can understand why you guys did it. I approve, have many children" Erza says, her hands on Lucy's shoulders.
"Wh-what?" Lucy stutters, her face turning red from embarrassment, "Ch-children?" Even Natsu scratches his head, not looking anyone in the eye. We laugh at them, they're so cute, I squealed, pulling them into a hug.
"How long have you been dating"
"Oh I can tell you that" Cana grins from the table, her beer hovering from his lips. Everybody looks at her, wondering how she could know.
"When Cana?" I ask curious.
"I'd say early November" She starts chugging, amused at Natsu and Lucy's surprised faces.
"She's right?" I shout looking over at them, now angry that they kept it a secret that long. They nod, Lucy looking at me in fear. Then I think back to november, "Natsu, it wouldn't be when you came back to the guild after taking Lucy home, and didn't understand what we were talking to you about?"
"Aye!" Happy flys up, "He told me that night! You guys didn't have a clue!" He giggle flying around, avoiding people grabbing at him in anger.
"Ya haha you guys were so angry" Natsu doesn't get very far in his laughing until Grey and Erza smack him to the ground. Lucy just shakes her head.
"Well lets celebrate!" Cana shouts, everyone soon joining in, alcohol being passed around quicker than you can blink. The guild is as loud and rowdy as ever, taking any reason to party like it was the last. I see James getting up from the ground out of the corner of my eye.
"Really Lucy, this is who you choose, this freak, this monster?" He spits out in anger. I stare at him in shock, he's still going to try for her. I see Lucy freeze, a dark aura surrounding her. He again however does not notice, this guy is an idiot. Even Lucy learned after a few weeks in Fairy Tail how things work here.
"What did you say?" She says so quietly, that James almost didn't hear her.
"I ask if he is who you really want?"
"Those were not the words you used" She turns around, pure anger on her face. The guild is laughing again, looking forward to the new fight. James still isn't looking at the threat in front of him, only seeing a girl, not the strong mage she is.
"Dude I'd run if i were you!" Grey shouts at him.
"You are a scum bag who has only wanted me for my body from day one!" Lucy starts towards him.
"What!?" Natsu shouts
"I don't like guys like you because as soon as you get bored you're going to find some other girl. I won't be having it. So yes of course I'm going to go for my bestfriend of two years, who knows me for me and loves me for me, got that! I'm tired of being nice, don't you ever call him a monster or a freak again!" She starts to pull her whip out, her other hand going for her keys. Lets just say Capricorn had some rather interactive words with James and Lucy got a good workout.