A NaLu Story Chapter 5, a fairy tail fanfic

I do not own Fairy Tail or its characters, I only own this story.

There are more songs in this chapter, I suggest listening to them as you read, but it's up to you ;)

Chapter 5

The next week was probably—no definitely—the best week of Lucy's life.

When Natsu brought her home last Friday night, Lucy had given him her phone number. She had the weekend off and ended up spending most of her time with Natsu. They didn't really do a whole lot, just hung out at her apartment and watched shows on Netflix.

And before you ask, no it was not a 'Netflix and chill' sort of thing.

They mostly just got to know each other, and Lucy found herself opening up to someone for the first time since her mother had died.

Going to work on Monday wasn't dreaded in the way she expected. Lucy thought she would be mad to go back and have to deal with the guys who'd hit on her. Instead she was upset because she realized that she wouldn't be able to hang out with Natsu.

She knew that Natsu and his band had come to Fairy Tail every day the previous week. Lucy knew she would still get to see him, and it oddly comforted her.

What she hadn't expected was for Natsu to spend the entire day there.

When she had shown up for her shift on Monday, Natsu was already there sitting at the bar, talking to Mirajane. In fact, by the time Friday came along, Lucy was expecting him to be there, at the third barstool from the end of the counter, talking to Mirajane, as soon as she walked into the bar.

He was. Just like he had been all week.

Seeing him there brought a smile to her lips. When she caught his attention, his face broke into an ear-splitting grin.

Seriously? How does he smile like that?

Unconsciously, Lucy's own smile grew as she walked over to where he was.

"Hey Luce!"

"Hi Natsu," she couldn't help but notice that Natsu was more excited than usual, "Are you ready to perform tonight?"

"Hell yeah!" His green eyes were eager, "I'm all fired up!"

Lucy rolled her eyes but smiled nonetheless, "You're so lame."

He narrowed his eyes, "Ya won't think that after ya hear what I wrote."

"What? Did you write another," using her fingers to make air quotes, "'Sappy' song for me?"

Natsu smirked at her and crossed his arms, "I dunno, maybe, maybe not."

"Uggggh! You're such an idiot!" Lucy rolled her eyes and walked behind the counter to get to work.

XxX

Natsu couldn't help himself, Lucy was just so much fun to tease.

Fuck, Luce looks so damn cute when she pouts like that.

He was really excited about performing later that night. All week he had been writing like crazy. He wasn't going to force the guys to learn every single one of the songs he wrote, though. Natsu didn't really want them to either if he was being honest.

The more time he was spending with Lucy, the more Natsu realized it wasn't enough.

He realized he was never going to have enough.

He was lame. He was an idiot. Just like Lucy said.

I can't believe I'm really gonna do this.

xXx

Lucy was sitting at the bar, waiting for Natsu's band to start performing. She didn't bother paying attention, she knew it would be obvious when they were about to start by the sound of the girls screaming as soon as Natsu got near the microphone.

Then came the screaming.

They played some of the same songs from the week before, but most of them were new, at least new to Lucy.

When the set was finished, Lucy was a little disappointed. She had thought Natsu would've written her another song.

Stop it Lucy, you're acting stupid! Why do you care if Natsu wrote a song for you anyway? He's just your friend, why would he write a song again anyway? It's just stupid.

There was more screaming from the crowd, so Lucy turned back toward the stage.

Lucy's heart nearly stopped when she saw Natsu sitting at the keyboard, with a microphone in front of him and a small smile on his lips.

"I've got a little surprise tonight for a friend of mine," the crowd quieted down, "So, uh, I'm gonna be performin' solo." ("Crush" by David Archuleta, acoustic, 10 years of Crush version, YouTube it)

Natsu caught her eyes, with a soft smile, then began to play a soft melody on the keys. When he started to sing, his voice was filled with so much emotion, it was felt throughout the entire bar.

"Ooooo, ooohh, woooah, wahoohho

I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time deep inside
It was a rush, what a rush

'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
It's just too much, just too much

Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I've just got to know

Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way you do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hanging, spending time girl, are we just friends?
Is there more, is there more?

See it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make this into something that will last
Last forever, forever

Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I've just got to know

Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
This crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

There was a loud applause after the song was over. Natsu stood and walked away from the keyboard, picking up an acoustic guitar and a stool, then sat at the front of the stage with a microphone in front of him.

("If You Told Me To" by Hunter Hayes)

He strummed the guitar and began playing a tune, closing his eyes. When he started to sing, he opened them, caught Lucy's eye and smiled as he started to sing.

Well I've been searching for something true
My heart says it must be you
I'd love to fall and see it through
But only if you told me to

Well I'd run through the desert, I'd walk through the rain
Get you into trouble, and take all the blame
I'd paint you a picture, write you a song
And I'd do it all over if I did it all wrong

I don't wanna steal you away
Or make you change the things that you believe
I just wanna drink from the words you say
And be everything you need
Yeah I could be so good at loving you
But only if you told me to

I've seen a lot of good love go to waste
And I don't wanna look back on these days
Knowing all the things you'd never know
If I never said a word and let you go

Maybe this is something I'll never be
But I'll be right here till you tell me

Another round of applause, and Lucy's head was swimming.

Before she had time to think, he was staring another song.

("When You're Ready" by Shawn Mendes)

He plucked at the strings and Lucy swore there was a cocky smirk on his face as he started singing, once again.

Maybe I had too many drinks
But that's just what I needed
I hope that you don't think that what I'm saying sounds conceited
When I look across the room, and you're staring right back at me
Like somebody told a joke and we're the only ones laughin'

Don't know why I tried
'Cause ain't nobody like you
Familiar disappointment every single time I do
Every single night my arms are not around you
My mind's still wrapped around you

Baby, tell me when you're ready
I'm waitin'
Baby, any time you're ready
I'm waitin'

Even ten years from now
If you haven't found somebody
I promise, I'll be around
Tell me when you're ready
I'm waitin'

What if my dad is right
When he says that you're the one
No, I can't even argue
I won't even fight him on it
Call you when it's late
And I know that you're in bed
'Cause I'm three hours back
Seems like you're always six ahead

Don't know why I tried
'Cause ain't nobody like you
Familiar disappointment every single time I do
Every single night my arms are not around you
My mind's still wrapped around you

Baby, tell me when you're ready
I'm waitin'
Baby, any time you're ready
I'm waitin'

Even ten years from now
If you haven't found somebody
I promise, I'll be around
Tell me when you're ready
I'm waitin', yeah

And if I have to, I'll wait forever
Say the word and I'll change my plans
Yeah, you know that we fit together
I know your heart like the back of my hand

So baby, tell me when you're ready
I'm waitin'
Baby, any time you're ready
I'm waitin'

Even ten years from now
If you haven't found somebody
I promise, I'll be around
Tell me when you're ready
I'm waitin', yeah

Baby, tell me when you're ready
I'm waitin'
Baby, any time you're ready
I'm waitin', oh

Even ten years from now
If you haven't found somebody
I promise, I'll be around
Tell me when you're ready
I'm waitin', I'm waitin'

Lucy figured there was applause, but she couldn't seem to hear it over the sound of her heart pounding in her chest.

He wrote three fucking songs?!

As if that wasn't enough, he began to strum the guitar and sing another song.

("Risk It All" by The Vamps, acoustic cover by Peyton McMahon, YouTube it)

You just know
Sometimes you feel it in your bones
Though we've heard that hearts can still beat long
Something's telling me that you're the one
And I just know
Even if I had a heart of stone
You could make it bleed all on your own
You could break it but I hope you won't

I'd burn it down, I'd light it up for you
I'd risk it all

I'd rather crash, I'd rather crawl
Than never have your love at all
With only bricks to break my fall
For you I'd risk it all

Stand your ground
Win or lose I gotta see this out
Go to hell, I'll let you watch me drown
It takes more than this to keep me down

Not giving in, I'd give enough for you
I'd risk it all

I'd rather crash, I'd rather crawl
Than never have your love at all
With only bricks to break my fall

Come on just do it
You pull me through it
Come on just do it
You pull me through it
Come on just do it

I'd burn it down, I'd light up
I'd take the way
I'm strong enough
Not giving in, not giving up

I'd risk it all
Than never have your love at all
With only bricks to break my fall
Yeah

I'd rather crash, I'd rather crawl
Than never have your love at all
With only bricks to break my fall
For you I'd risk it all

XxX

With one final strum on his guitar, Natsu grinned at Lucy from up on stage.

"Thanks for listenin', drive safe everyone."

He dropped his guitar off into its case, then hopped off the stage.

There was one thing on his mind.

His heart was pounding in his chest as he walked up to Lucy.

Staring into her brown eyes, he forgot about everything and everyone else.

Once he was standing in front of her, Natsu could tell just how much she was blushing.

"Hey Luce," he smirked, "Was that sappy enough for ya?"

Lucy appeared to be all sorts of flustered, she was opening and closing her mouth, pouting, apparently unable to think of what to say.

Before he could change his mind, before she could find the words to say, Natsu caressed her cheek and pressed a soft kiss on her lips.

AN: Hey everyone! Sorryyyyy, I know it's another cliffhanger, but honestly, are you even mad?

Anyway, leave a review, let me know if you like the story and if you'd like to see more chapters.

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