since I posted early on Friday I was gonna hold off till next week BUT you deserve this chapter and I feel *EHEM* lonely without reviews so let's make both of us happy

Lucy yawned as she curled up underneath the blanket that Natsu offered her while he led his friends to the door.

"Are you sure you want to stay here? I'd be happy to get you a hotel somewhere," Loke said, hanging back for a moment to talk. "Natsu's not the worst, but I don't think you should be left alone with him."

"What, like I'm gonna murder her? Get out, Loke!" Natsu dragged him by the arm, Loke gripping onto the side of the wall, waiting for her answer.

"I'm okay," She smiled, shaking her head. "Natsu's a good guy, I feel safe here."

"Just don't tell my dad you saw me if he asks."

"...Alright, just—agh! Natsu! Quit it!" He grunted as he was torn from the wall, the door shutting quickly after.

"Clingy bastard." Natsu groaned as he flopped down next to her. "Geez, what a day."

"I had a lot of fun." Lucy giggled as Natsu curled up to fit himself under the blanket.

"That hotpot you made was definitely my favorite part of the night. You seriously need to cook more often," Natsu rubbed his stomach absentmindedly, his eyes on the random movie Lucy had put on. "I know you're a guest, but I think I'm gonna make you work for it if you want to stay here."

Lucy elbowed him with a playful smile; Natsu retaliated with a shove that jerked her leg to kick him, her move blocked by his hand that went right for her stomach. He was quick to tickle her, Lucy letting out a yelp as she tried to wedge her hand against his. She struggled to push him, letting out awkward laughs and subtle tears as she shook her head.

"Natsu!" He managed to get her onto her back, the blanket still around them as he kneeled over her curled-up form. He grinned wolfishly, Lucy begging with her eyes and a panicked smile to keep him at a distance. "Eek! No!"

Lucy couldn't remember the last time she was tickled or when she had laughed so exhaustingly. She would've tried harder to get away, the only options being to roll off the couch or kick him where the sun didn't shine. Maybe it hurt to feel her stomach muscles contract under the maneuver of his fingers, but she didn't entirely hate this. Lucy was actually having fun for once.

"P-Please…!" She begged him with a gasp, trying to catch her breath, the salty taste of tears on her lip. "You win, you win!"

"Guess that means you're all mine, hm?" He smiled, letting his hands settle beside her head, trapping her underneath him.

Lucy eyed him, having rolled onto her back after the fit of giggles. She bat her lashes coyly, finding an odd confidence begin to brew within her. Maybe it was the way he smiled, or the intimacy they'd already shared. She felt like she knew him a little more now, especially the laid-back side of him that he showed her today. He was becoming more of a normal guy rather than the delinquent she passed without notice at school.

"And if I start to get clingy?" She mused, letting her hands rise to settle around his neck. His eyes fell to her lips and back up, a lazy smirk pulling itself.

"I think I might let one hang on for once," Natsu shrugged, making her laugh. "A guy can change his mind, can't he?"

He kissed her before she could answer, Lucy not minding. Rather, she saw it coming as soon as he nestled into the blanket with her. If he hadn't made the first move, she was going to.

Something about today felt like it needed this to offset the anxiety of her previous night. He had only been her classmate twenty-four hours ago, someone she planned to sleep with in the heat of trying to force herself to do something new.

It wasn't like last night, she wasn't kissing him, letting him kiss her, to satisfy the aching need to do something, anything.

It wasn't about attraction or an attempt to seduce. Maybe this was for the sake of trying something new. To let him smother her in his expert kisses for a change. It was relaxing and invigorating at the same time. She felt her heart pulse as he dragged his tongue against hers, lifting Lucy so they sat comfortably.

She tilted her head as they parted for a mere moment, Lucy not minding the boner that pressed between her legs.

"Mm," She liked the sound of Natsu's breathy moans. One hand steadied her, guiding the curve of her spine as she wanted to be closer to him. Her hips found themselves moving without her noticing, Natsu groaning into her mouth.

He swept her hair over one shoulder, keeping it out of their way. His lips felt nice and perfect, the taste of his tongue and breath mingling to form a flavor she found herself weaning on.

How long had they been kissing now? With her hands in his hair and his on her hips. He guided her struggling motion, doing his best to keep her from leaning too fully on his erection. Lucy knew it was too much friction at times, but she didn't stop. He felt too good, and maybe she wanted to make him feel good. But they wouldn't try going all the way, this heavy makeout session was more than enough.

Her lips were beyond bruised, semi-nicked with the points of his sharp teeth. His were about the same, plump from the number of times Lucy couldn't help sucking on them.

"Luce," Natsu managed to break away first, their lips still almost touching as he panted. "Ah…I need to go to the bathroom. I can't…"

She could practically feel his throbbing heat, her dress doing nothing to keep any distance between them.

His breath wavered with every intake, a subtle groan bouncing off his tongue as she let her hand sink between them.

Last night Lucy was scared, today certain that she intended to keep herself to herself. Something about being alone with Natsu at night brought out these strange things. And it felt even better to test these boundaries when he wasn't the type to turn anyone away. The dam holding back her curiosity had long since broke and wasn't doing anything to repair itself.

"I want to know," She muttered, her lips brushing against his as she spoke. "...Can I do it? For you?"

I kind of worry I'm pushing Lucy too much but I overaddress that fact so she's always a willing participant! tis most important to me, I'm not comfortable unless they are