Happy Easter! ;P
(A/N: WARNING! You are reading "Just My Colleague, Right?" which includes mature scenes that could possibly disturb readers, if you don't find the story tolerable, you may click off from the story. You have been warned.)
NATSU'S POV
The elevator doors opened and I stepped out of it and was greeted to the right amount of noise you should hear in an office. Quiet chatter and computer keys being tapped in. I breathed in and then out slowly, this is it, the background noise I've prayed for, was it really that hard to have this?
"I feel really good right now, this is amazing,"
"Bet you do! Lucy made you a new man in one night," Lisanna popped up from behind me.
"I told you it was nothing like that, Liz,"
"Then why are you taking her out for dinner?" Lisanna poked me in the arm repeatedly.
I rolled my eyes, "I'm not taking her out. I'm just inviting her over for dinner,"
"That's the same thing, Natsu," She tugged on my arm.
"It's not, Lisanna."
"Yes, it is," Lisanna pressed.
"It's not. Not to mention, it was YOUR idea!"
"And you agreed to it," Lisanna replied.
"Not vocally-."
"But you did," Lisanna cheekily laughed.
I brought my hand to my face, "Whatever Liz, can I at least ask her without you being there? You're going to be here later tonight anyways,"
"But I want to seeeeeee," Lisanna moaned as she pouted and folded her arms.
"Stop it, you're being weird. I've got a favour to ask though,"
"It better not be hard," Lisanna groaned.
"After work, could you drop by my place to clear up a bit? I'm going to the supermarket after work so I need the place to be tidy before I invite anyone over,"
"And what do I get in return?" Lisanna raised a brow.
"Free food. Now get back to work," I said, flicking her in the head and turning around on my heel to go to my office.
I know how it seems, but it's honestly not like that. I'm simply inviting a colleague over for some dinner to show my appreciation which will also show that I'm not a complete dick. I came to the view of the windows to my office and saw Ms Heartfilia and Loke near my desk.
But why does Ms Heartfilia look so mad?
I've never seen her make an expression like that, what is Loke saying to her?
I came up to the door and pushed it open.
Natsu!" Ms Heartfilia exclaimed with a sudden expression change.
Hmph. Okay.
"Huh?" Loke turned around to face me.
"Yo," I dropped my bag on the desk.
"Has it been a fucking hour already?" Loke darted his head at the clock.
"Language Loke," Lucy reminded him
Glad to see I didn't walk into any trouble, it should be a rare thing though since Loke and Ms Heartfilia are like a knot.
Now, another issue has arisen, where the actual hell is my phone?
I checked my pockets and assumed I left it back at the office, but now that I'm here, I don't see anything. I dug through my backpack and considering how empty this thing is, it was obvious that it isn't there.
"Damn," I silently said to myself as I looked up from my bag and accidentally locked eyes with Ms Heartfilia. The sunlight behind her made her appear like she was some sort of goddess.
I mean, I knew she was beautiful but I never noticed she was THIS beautiful. That shining gold hair, her curvaceous figure, and those big brown eyes-.
Dammit. I'm letting Lisanna's crap get to me!
She stared back at me with pursed lips and my reaction to that...
Was to smile.
What's with her today? I should switch this around before it gets any awkward.
"You better hurry to your station before Mrs Scarlet kicks your ass, huh Loke," I grinned down at Loke who just stared up at me with this surprised face he had going on.
"Who the hell are you and what have you done with that bastard Dragneel?" He asked with a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
"Same guy. Just being patient, now head to your station before Mrs Scarlet drags you herself," I pulled back on the chair he was sitting on and then threw my bag under the desk.
Loke looked at Ms Heartfilia with a stunned expression then back at me with his mouth open. He left the room staring at me like I was an imposter or something.
I just shook my head.
Now it was just Ms Heartfilia and me in the office alone.
I should start with a thank you before inviting her over.
"Ms Heartfilia, thanks for the advice and stuff. I went home, took care of myself, went to bed on time, and woke up feeling re-energised! I even went to the gym during lunch and I'm feeling all fired up now!"
"See. Taking care of your well-being allows you to do your best for others," She said as she giggled at my antics.
My smile grew.
I believed she was just a woman taking advantage of the good things that were brought to her when she joined Fairy Tail, making her colleagues do everything for her so she could just act all noble and be paid with no worry.
It was at that time that I decided to ignore her completely and not get involved with her so that I could concentrate on providing for my Dad.
But I was wrong.
Ms Heartfilia isn't so bad. Because of how everyone else was in the office when she started and roamed around with Loke, I automatically assumed she'd be lazy like him and the others so by default I was angry at everyone else including her and she still reached out to me to remind me of my health, if that isn't the ideal loving person then I don't know what is.
Then I heard Ms Heartfilia speak softly; it came out as a murmur, a normal tone of voice yet more like a plead, she said, "Please say my name,"
"Hm?"
"Uh! Um, I mean it's fine, you can call me whatever you want," She waved her hands in front of her, "I'm just happy you are feeling much better now,"
I didn't know what she could've meant by that. But I sort of get it.
I address most people by their surnames in this office except the people I am close to. It isn't to do with pride or anything, but a form of respect for my peers and those above me in the hierarchy. I've had a few people in the office tell me about wanting to be just called by their first names but I never quite caught on because I was taught to treat others like they are my seniors, despite their ages.
Eh, whatever.
"Well, if you aren't too busy tonight, stop by my place for that dinner I told you about. It will be made by yours truly-"
A friendly invite.
That Lisanna never knows what she's talking about, you can always invite someone over for dinner and it wouldn't be seen as a date.
"I would love to, Natsu!" Lucy said with a giant smile and tinted cheeks.
I felt my neutral smile curve into a smirk.
"She's cute," I thought.
Where the hell did that come from?
Dammit, what happened?!
Earlier today, I promised myself nothing will happen, yeah sure, I kind of see Ms Heartfili- I mean Lucy, in a new light, but it doesn't mean I should get all weird about it. Fuck me, I find a beautiful woman who I can invite to my inner circle and now all I can think about is how amazing she looks, give it more time, and my mind will begin to give her a debut in my dreams.
Whatever. I'm acting like Lisanna now by thinking too much about it.
"Great. Come by at 8, I need to stop by the supermarket to pick up some things-,"
"We can go together!" She stood up from the chair and was chest-to-chest with me.
I raised a brow, "Are you sure? You don't want to go home and freshen up,"
"I'll be fine. If I come, I can see if the food you're preparing won't all just be junk food," She taunted.
"I eat normal food too, you know,"
"So you haven't been ordering takeout all this time?" She leaned in close.
I rubbed the back of my head, "I mean, I guess, yeah, but that's just because I was busy all the time, so it technically doesn't count. But then again, I guess it does since I uh..."
Wait, have I really been eating takeout this whole time? I could've sworn I made something last Friday. I then heard her laugh at me as I was lost in my mind, digging through my memories of last week.
Lucy laughed at my scrunched-up expression, "I was just kidding, Natsu!"
I shook my head.
I looked over at her and she was still laughing, wiping a tear from her eye. She's pretty cool, I guess but there's just something about her... I feel like there's more to her than she lets off when she comes to work, does she have a dark side? A kinky side? Maybe she's the complete opposite when she leaves the office.
I don't know.
She wouldn't be a friend if I didn't attempt to know something about her, right, I need to know exactly how she ticks so I might as well make the most of this.
LUCY'S POV - A few hours later...
6 PM had nearly arrived and I got my things together quickly to leave the office on time.
"I get to go shopping with Natsu, we're already super close!" I said in my head.
I patted my bag which was slightly heavy due to the gift I'd got for Natsu.
A warmth rose to my cheeks as a smile crept up on my face, "I'll surprise him with it, he'll thank me for it and then..."
"Lucy... I don't even think I can accept this-." Natsu looked down at the present and back up at me with worry in his eyes, he held the gift back out.
I pushed against the gift, "Please keep it and use it. I want to help you in every way because that's what friends do,"
"I don't know what to say..." Natsu grinned.
"Don't say anything, just use it and I'll be content," I smile from ear to ear.
Natsu leans in close to me and pulls me into an embrace.
"A-Ah, Natsu!"
"Never mind, I know what to say," He says before giving me a deep kiss that I immediately fell into. I snaked my hands under his shirt and pushed it up as I felt up against his defined physique.
He got the message and ripped it off, exposing his beautiful body, rock-hard abs, and strong arms. He tore off his trousers and was just in his boxers now, he then picked me up and placed me on his lap.
"Lucy, sorry, I can't take it anymore. Every day or time I'm with you, I just feel so complete. I can't lose you!" Natsu pleaded as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on my chest.
I smile down at him, gently rubbing his head, "It's okay, you don't have to worry anymore because I'm all yours, Natsu,"
I then felt something poke my stomach and look down to see Natsu's "third leg" throbbing against me.
I brought a hand to my mouth, to hide my excitement.
Natsu is getting excited because of me?!
I haven't even stripped for him yet and he's already this hard... after a kiss.
"Lucy... can I put it in...?" Natsu asked with a shaky voice as if he was embarrassed to ask.
Can you?
You don't even have to ask, Natsu!
You can do anything you want with me and I'll love itbecause it's you.
He's so cute that I could devour him right now, but I don't want to scare him off after all this hard work. I wiped my mouth as I could feel it beginning to water.
I rolled up my skirt and looked at him with needy eyes. I've been waiting patiently for a chance like this and now it's finally happening.
"Please Natsu, put it in,"
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"Lucy!"
I snapped out of my daydream as I saw Loke clicking his fingers at me.
"Huh?"
"Seriously, I've never seen someone fully standing up and daydreaming about food like you are, you're even drooling," Loke shook his head.
I immediately pulled out some tissues from my bag and wiped my mouth, "Ah s-sorry,"
I got lost in my daydream there, hehe.
"If you want, I can treat you to some dinner in a few minutes if you are that hungry." Loke sat down in front of the laptop.
"N-No, thank you. I'm already going out with someone tonight,"
"Really, who? Is it someone I know?" Loke asked without turning to me.
"Nope!" I lied, "This is a family friend of mine,"
"Alright then, enjoy your evening, Lucy," Loke waved at me as he continued watching the laptop.
"You too,"
I exited the meeting room and quickly made my way to Office 1C where I saw Natsu working hard as ever. I leaned on the window frame and watched from afar.
Even when I first came here, you were working so hard, begging for someone to notice you.
I can't wait for us to be together, Natsu. Because every day, I will give you that attention you want so badly. Every day feels so agonising when I can't be beside you.
Do you feel the same...?
I hope you do.
Michelle said I should take things slowly and not mess with natural processes, and I agree but... every night, you appear in my dreams, calling out to me.
Whether it's my dreams or nightmares, you always call out for me to stay with you, heal you, and love you. But I know that the Natsu in those dreams aren't saying what you feel, but are saying what I want.
If you can just give me the chance to prove that I'm worthy then I promise that I won't disappoint you.
You'll be happy forever and be content with what I can offer.
I let out a sigh.
I pray that this gift will be the stepping stone to giving me a chance with you.
I waited for a few seconds before entering Office 1C. He was watching the screen intently, not even breaking eye contact with it once I had entered.
I snuck up beside him and saw that he was reading an email that appeared to be sent to him.
From the hospital...?
I gently shook him on the shoulder, "Um, Natsu?"
He instinctively turned to me and shut off his screen, "Oh, Lucy! I didn't notice you. Is it time to go already?"
This man keeps worrying me.
"Yes, we should head to the supermarket quickly if we want to beat the lines,"
"Right," He stood up from his seat, "Let me just pack-."
But I already got his backpack and began packing up his things for him, "Don't worry, I've got it. Just save any unsaved work and shut off your system properly,"
He nodded and turned to shut down his system.
That's another thing about you, Natsu, you always wear a tough mask but I can see in your eyes that you're struggling with so much and you're holding it all in.
I want to help but I need you to want me to help.
I held his bag to him and he took it away from me and threw it on his back, all in one motion, "You ready?"
"Yes!"
We walked out of the office side by side and headed towards the elevator. Natsu was quiet and his face was scrunched up in a fashion that made me very concerned.
What was in that email that made him so stressed?
"Natsu..."
I tapped his arm and he seemed to snap back to reality because his eyebrows rose and he turned to me with a grin on his face.
"Huh? Yeah, uh, sorry about that Lucy, was just lost in my thoughts for a moment," Natsu rubbed the back of his neck. He reached out to press the button for the elevator and the doors opened wide for us.
"Is something the matter?"
"Nah, everything's okay," Natsu said with a slight grin on his face.
He's lying.
Despite me catching him reading that disturbing email, I've studied his facial expressions to the point where I can tell how he is feeling.
We went down to the lobby and quickly exited the building. I suggested we walk but Natsu said we had to take the bus since we were going to the supermarket near his home and not the one near work which is completely fine with me.
It was a quick 30-minute journey and was quiet between Natsu and me. I was expecting him to talk with me but that email must have really spooked him because he was deep in thought the whole way.
We finally got to our stop and went to the supermarket that was down the road from Natsu's home.
We entered through the automatic doors and Natsu picked up a basket.
Going down the aisle, I decided to break the ice with some comfortable questions first.
"Natsu... We are friends, right?"
"Yeah," He said nonchalantly, not turning to me.
"So we should get to know a little bit about each other,"
"Sure, I don't see why not," He responded.
"You start,"
"Hmm," Natsu hummed as he brought a hand to his chin, "Well, my favourite colour is red, I like meat, I spend my free time staring at a wall, and I like to make money,"
"No hobbies?"
"I couldn't get into any because I was always studying and working to provide for me and my dad," Natsu responded.
"Even during school?"
"Yeah, ever since the start of Highschool," Natsu stopped at the meat section and began picking a packet up and looking at it.
"Really? Even I wasn't working that early. You must've been well-liked in all of your workplaces,"
"I don't know what you mean by that because I spent most of my time at work busting my ass or getting yelled at by a colleague for ANOTHER colleague's mistakes," He said nonchalantly like it was just nothing.
"Well, who cares what your colleagues think when you've been promoted here and there? No boss wouldn't pay the hardworking person in their workforce,"
"I've never been promoted before so I don't know what it's like to truly be appreciated for the work I do." He said as he opened one of the fridges in the meat aisle and started picking some out, "Just quickly, are you vegan, Lucy?"
"Nope. I can eat meat as well,"
I don't prefer it, but anything to make you happy, Natsu,
I appreciate you, Natsu.
I appreciate all the work you do, and the dedication you have to your job. But most of all, I appreciate you being yourself and not changing for anybody despite what they may think of you.
"Okay, good. I don't do an all-salad meal, so I had to make sure." Natsu said as he dropped two packets of 6 drumsticks in the basket and continued, "But yeah, as long as I get paid, I could care less what my boss or colleagues think of me. My main goal is just the money so I can take care of my Dad and me,"
"I see,"
Judging from how he is at work, Natsu may be a quiet individual and because of that, he's used as a scapegoat by his colleagues. I understand that he doesn't want to cause any trouble, but he shouldn't just sit there and let them walk all over him.
"... Did money become tight around the house...?" I asked without realising the words that had left my lips.
I decided to backtrack, "I'm sorry, that was a personal question wasn't it-."
"My Dad would decide not to go to work sometimes due to him being sick here and there so I had to pick up the slack at work and school," Natsu answered without hesitation. He turned to face me with that sharp gaze that he always has.
Those eyes...
As if they are glaring at my soul right now. Whenever he looks at me like this, it does something to me... It makes me all fuzzy and warm inside.
If we were together now, would he look at me like this when we are eating together?
Would he glare at me just like this when he wants to tease me?
When he comes inside of me for the first time, will he look at me like this as well?
Will his expressions ever change when he and I make love to each other?
I can't wait...
I can't wait.
"What about you?" He asked gently with a small smile on his face, "Anything that I should know about Lucy Heartfilia?"
Ooo, let's see...
That I want to be the woman of your dreams?
Have your children?
Be near you every single day?
Or should I tell him that I dream of him making love to me countless times?
"I teach a yoga class," I started with.
"Heh, no way?" He laughed a little.
"Yes way. I teach two classes: one for young women and one for early mothers/pregnant women,"
"Wow. No wonder you look like you're in great shape right now, you take care of yourself well," He complimented me with a big grin on his face.
I felt my cheeks get hot as I turned my face away from him to hide my sudden excitement.
That means he HAS been looking at me now and then! I was not expecting that.
"So all that fitness master crap that Loke has been branding you as isn't all jokes after all," He said as we headed to the spices aisle.
"Loke calls me a lot of things, all kinds of nicknames even,"
"And none of them are creative at all, huh?" Natsu said as he reached for a bottle of pepper on a shelf.
"Spot on."
"Loke is the laziest person I've met, so you shouldn't expect much from him, but even then, a nickname shouldn't be that hard to come up with," Natsu said as he placed the basket on the ground and held four vials of pepper between his fingers, staring at them with such intensity.
"I haven't been given the privilege of a nickname," I spoke up, "I wasn't exactly Miss Popular in school,"
"You and me both," He said without looking back at me, "But lucky for you, you've got a buddy here who is willing to give you that privilege. I know! How about, Luce?"
I remained silent as I stared at Natsu with wide eyes. He was still looking at the vials whilst I looked up at him.
A nickname for me?
A name that only you will call me by...
Why...
Are you doing this, Natsu?
You're making it so hard for me not to control myself around you. I...
I want you so much right now.
"So what do you think of the name? Corny, right?" He chuckled before placing the vials in the basket and carrying the basket once again.
"It's okay..."
I love it.
"Could use some work..."
Don't change it.
"But still a good try." I shrugged my shoulders.
It's perfect.
A name that only you can call me, and I'll answer with so much joy because it's coming from your mouth, Natsu.
I could feel my heart beating hard in my chest. The things you do to me, it makes me feel special and wanted by you.
It gets harder every day.
My dreams become more explicit, they turn into desires, and it's all because of you, Natsu.
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But it's okay! I'll finally be able to express my love to you tonight when we finish dinner and get tipsy.
Maybe then I'll be able to hear you say that YOU need me to love you, heal you, and protect you.
And once I hear that, then you're all mine and I'm all yours. We will share a lovely night of passion, mark each other as partners, meet each other's parents, and become a successful couple.
It's all too easy!
I just need you to work with me, Natsu.
"Natsu let's get a bottle!"
"A bottle? Are you sure? We do have work tomorrow," He raised a brow at me.
I pouted, "Please?"
He shook his head, "Okay, but we can't drink too much, okay?"
"Aye!"
"Good. Wine or Beer?" He named a few suggestions.
"Up to you, I'll drink whatever will go with your amazing dish tonight,"
"Beer it is," Natsu exclaimed.
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To Be Continued