In my life filled with adventures, struggles, and battles, I never really thought about love. For me, love was a distant thing, something that never crossed my mind, always focused on fighting against enemies and embarking on countless adventures. I am Natsu Dragneel, the feared Fire Dragon Slayer, and I have faced many dangers and foes in my short life.
However, there was one thing that unexpectedly changed my life, making my heart beat faster and my mind whirl. It was when I first met Lucy Heartfilia. She was someone very different from the others, with a cheerful smile and an unending enthusiasm. And, without me realizing it, she had become an inseparable part of my life.
Our first meeting wasn't particularly remarkable. I was a powerful wizard and a member of the Fairy Tail guild, and Lucy had just joined. She was a celestial wizard with a high spirit, and when we first met, I only saw her as a new team member. I didn't yet know how valuable her presence in my life would become.
As we started going on missions together, everything changed. We faced many dangers together, battled powerful enemies, and laughed together beneath the beautiful sky. But there was something strange in our interactions, something that was hard for me to understand at first.
It all began with unintended gestures. There were moments when our hands accidentally touched while walking together, or when our eyes met in a way that made me feel a strange vibration inside me. I didn't understand what was happening at first, but slowly, I began to realize that there was something deeper between us.
There was one moment that occurred during a particular battle when we almost fell off a cliff after escaping from a giant monster's attack. I instinctively reached for her to save her, and even though it was just a brief embrace, it felt warm and familiar. It was a moment that made me feel that maybe there was something more between us than just friendship.
I also started to feel another kind of confusion. When we both got injured after a fierce battle, I felt a strong urge to protect her, tend to her wounds, and make sure she was okay. It felt strange because I had never cared so deeply for someone before.
As night fell, and we sat together by a small campfire in the forest, I felt the need to express my feelings. I had always been known for my tough and cold demeanor, but with Lucy, it was different. My heart and soul felt warmer when I was with her, and I could no longer hide these emotions.
Lucy looked at me with tenderness, and she asked, "Natsu, what do you think about our relationship? Do you feel that there's something deeper between us?"
I gazed into her bright eyes, and as I pondered our connection, I felt that there was something extraordinary. "Lucy," I said, trying to find the right words, "I feel that we're more than just friends or battle partners. There's something peculiar in our interactions, something that's hard for me to grasp, but I feel that maybe we are two pieces of a whole. Maybe we're two souls that have finally met."
Lucy smiled, a smile that made my heart race. "Natsu, I feel the same way. I sense that there's something deeper between us. I feel that we're connected, more than just friends."
Lucy's words made me feel closer to the truth within me. I felt connected to her, like we were two souls that had finally met. No more words needed to be spoken, as we both felt that our connection was something stronger than mere friendship.
As time went on, our love grew deeper. Small gestures like those accidental hugs became a regular part of our interactions. We could no longer hide the growing love in our hearts. Whenever we were close, our hearts would race, and our love became stronger.
But there was one more thing that started to appear in our relationship - scent marking. I began to recognize Lucy's scent easily, even in crowds or during battles. Lucy's scent brought me peace, happiness, and an indescribable sense of security. I felt like I had found my missing soul.
Lucy felt the same way, I guess. When she caught my scent, or my presence, her smile seemed to be brighter. It's like my scent filled her heart with happiness, and I hope she had found something precious in me.
The strong protective instinct over Lucy became more evident. Even though Lucy was a strong wizard with or without her celestial and could protect herself, I was always by her side, ready to shield her from any possible danger. It was an act of love that didn't need to be expressed, as our actions were proof enough of our deep feelings.
On a beautiful night, as we sat under the stars, I felt that it was time to confess my true feelings to Lucy. Even though I was known for being headstrong and tough, I felt that it was time to be honest.
"Natsu, what's on your mind?" Lucy asked gently as she looked at me inquisitively.
I took a deep breath, and finally, I spoke honestly. "Lucy," I said, my voice suddenly soft, "I know I don't always seem like someone who cares, but it's all a defense mechanism. I'm afraid, afraid of my power that could destroy everything. But since I met you, everything changed."
Lucy listened with deep attention, and I could see the happiness and tears in her eyes.
"What do you mean, Natsu?" she asked.
I answered with emotion, "Lucy, I know now. I know that you are my missing soul. As the dragons used to say, we have only one soulmate in a lifetime. And you are mine."
Lucy smiled with tears in her eyes, and without hesitation, she reached for my hand. "And you are mine too, Natsu."
In that moment, we kissed each other under the stars, and no more words needed to be spoken. They felt that destiny had brought them together, and their love was something inevitable.
Our love story continued to grow, deeper and deeper. We went on epic adventures together, facing various challenges and formidable enemies, but we knew that as long as we were together, we would always protect each other.
Our love was proof that even though the world might be filled with danger and darkness, true love is the strongest force that can overcome everything. We were two souls that had finally met, and we would continue our adventures together in a magical world full of mysteries and wonders. Lucy was my long-lost soulmate, and with her, I felt complete. This love was eternal, a love that would never end.