"So, how did you three find this spot?" Lucy asked. She had stumbled on the three members of Crime Sorciere's camping spot that morning on her run.

"We've actually been here for a while... We've just gotten really good at hiding." Meredy replied.

"Oh. Well, how long will you be here?"

"How long can you keep a secret?" Ultear asked, sarcasm in her voice.

Lucy shot her a look. "Longer than you think." She got up. a mission work today, so I should get going." As she turned to walk away, she felt someone grab her hand.

Loke stood up, still holding the hand he had captured. "Can I walk you to the edge of the woods?"

Lucy smiled at him. "Of course."

They both ignored the snickers from the two females behind them.

Once they were out of earshot, Loke asked, "How long will you be gone on this job?"

Lucy chose to ignore the fact he was still holding her hand. They had passed that part of their relationship months ago. "Just today. We should be back sometime tonight."

Loke stopped, which made Lucy stop, as well. He pulled her close, whispering in her ear, "Can you stop by here when you get back, now that you know where we are?"

Lucy felt shivers go up her spine as he talked. "Of course. Will you wait up?"

Loke smiled. "Of course. I will be waiting." He let go of her hand, walking back to the campsite.

Lucy started walking back to town, holding her hand over her heart as she went.

...

They arrived back into town as the sun was setting. After going to the guild with the boys to tell everyone she was back, Lucy quickly went back to her apartment to shower and change. Then she made her way back to the woods, where her prince was waiting.

As she was walking through the woods, she suddenly felt a pair of arms grab her. She was about to attack when her attacker spoke.

"Calm down. I don't think it would be good manners to attack the one who invited you back." Loke said, his lips right by her ear. He still held her in his arms, her back pressed to his chest.

Lucy smirked. "Yes, I suppose that would be very bad manners." She turned around in his arms, linking her arms around his neck.

"Very rude, indeed." Loke replied, before leaning his head down and placing his lips on hers in a searing kiss.

She let out a soft moan, her fingers reaching up to tangle in his hair.

His hands had moved from her waist up her back, dragging her shirt with them. They seperated long enough so he could get her shirt off, their mouths instantly molding again when the fabric was on the ground.

Lucy had amnaged to get rid of Loke's cape and was working on the buttons of his shirt. Once they were all undone she pushed the fabric off his shoulders, her hands enjoying the feel of his arms all the way down.

In the process of their undressing each other, they had somehow wondered to a tree, which Lucy was now pressed against. Loke had gotten her bra off and was making his way down her neck with kisses when they heard something both of them wanted to ignore but knew they couldn't.

"Loke! Lucy , where did you two go?" Mira called, sounding close. She came around a tree, and seeing the position they were in, quickly covered her eyes. "Ahh! Sorry! I'll just go back to the campsite and pretend I saw nothing!" She turned around, making her way back the way she came.

Loke and Lucy stood there, watching the girl retreat. After she was out of sight, they looked at each other, blushes covering both their faces.

Loke was the first to move, slowly backing away. "Sorry. I should have realized-"

Lucy stopped him, her hand reaching out to grab his belt. "Don't worry about it. Now, where were we?"

...

Loke didn't live it down for a month. Next time, Lucy chose the meeting spot.