There was a sharp knock at my door which caused me to shoot up yet I couldn't seem to move my legs. I my gaze was set downwards on the head on my lap. A small blush settled on my cheeks but a small smile rose. He was snoring slightly more like a cat snore than a dragon snore which seemed uncharacteristic but it was adorable nonetheless, he had a part of hair on this face that made his nose crinkle; that was adora-

Another knock sounded from the door and I repositioned my gaze so I wasn't being all creepy.

"Y-yes?" I yelled to the door and the occupant behind it.

"It's dinner Lucy!" Replied a shrill voice that I've accustomed to Wendy.

I was about to reply saying I was coming but then I looked at the snoozing blob on me. What would she think? Deciding I didn't want to find out I told Wendy I just needed to change and she went ahead. I started poking dragneels head but all I got was a couple of grunts.

"Natttsssuuuu you need to get off!" I exclaimed bringing him back to the living.

"5 more minutes." He mumbled

My hands absentmindedly ran through his hair and he let out a content sigh which made me laugh.

"Come on you oaf it's time for food!" His ears pricked up when I said food and he seemed much more awake. Slowly he sat up rubbing the sleep out of his eyes. His hair was messy and tangled but he still looked perfect. I mean good he looks good, very good.

Shaking my head I stood up and brushed through my own hair before two hands went round my waist.

"Nastu what are you doing?" I asked as calmly as I could without the obvious blush on my cheeks to be shown in my voice.

"You smell good," He mumbled "also I need you to brush my hair." I laughed in response but he sat down and I went through his pink locks with the brush humming a tune.

Suddenly the door opened and Wendy entered a wide grin on her face when seeing her brother with me.

"You were taking ages and Natsu wasn't there either so uncle sent me up." She explained with a giggle.

We both stood up awkwardly and made our way to dinner with Wendy questioning us the entire way.

~*~

There was lots of laughter and chatter at the dinner table and the food was delicious. It must be nice to do this, have dinner with family. But Natsu's parents aren't here so I guess that statement isn't fully correct. Still everyone seemed happy. Macao and the others made small talk across the meal but I didn't speak much not wanting to intrude. Plus I had to put up with Natsu kicking my leg underneath the table!

After another wack to my calf I waited for the perfect opportunity then stomped on his foot causing his face to twist in pain. I laughed and so did he. Suddenly he leaned over and whispered in my ear.

"I'm gonna get you back for that." He said calmly in a chilling voice and I couldn't help but gulp.

He laughed at my expression then carried on conversing with his family and I sat with a smile on my face.

I hadn't been with a family like this in so long it just felt so perfect like a feeling of fufillment but I knew it was so temporary.

"So Lucy what made you decide to have to put up with this one during the holidays?" Macao asked while shoving Natsu's shoulder.

"Oh I was gonna stay at the dorms then Natsu invited me and I didn't have anything better to do." I replied with a slight smile

"Why aren't you spending it with your father?" He questioned

"He's away for business." I explained tightly. Macao eyed me suspiciously.

"Where?" He pushed.

"Hey uncle let's stop questioning Lucy okay?" Natsu interviened noticing my discomfort. At first I was grateful but I needed to stop replying on him to help.

"It's fine Natsu, he's closing a business deal in Barcelona." I said still sporting a fake smile. I chose the story I told Ezra because I was sure that it would of been mentioned to Natsu.

"You mean the oil deal that begins three days after Christmas?" Macao questioned. I gulped I never thought Natsus uncle could be in business with my dad I mean it wouldn't be surprising.

"That and other affairs he's a busy man." I retorted getting annoyed that he wouldn't leave it alone.

"I see," He replied coarsely but then eased into a wide smile "well you're always welcome here."

I smiled and nodded in reply then carried on eating my food ignoring the glances from Natsu.

The rest of the meal passed by quickly and straight after Wendy dragged me to the kitchen to help her decorate cookies. When we finished Wendy went upstairs to get ready for sleep and Natsu entered the kitchen.

"She really likes you," Natsu exclaimed "wonder why?"

I laughed and lightly hit his arm in response before carrying on cleaning up.

"These are really good Luce." Natsu said causing me to look at him.

My jaw hung open gawking at the scene in front of me. Natsu had eaten all of Wendy's cookies for Christmas.

"Natsu you weren't meant to eat those!" I yelled

"Last time I checked cookies are food and food is meant to be eaten, like other things." He smirked at me but I just flipped him off.

"We need to get more Wendy worked really hard!" I explained grabbing my jumper.

"Nothing's gonna be open it's Christmas Eve. Let's just bake some more." Natsu suggested and with no other plan I reluctantly agreed and we set of to work.

Natsu measured out ingredients while I mixed them together. We worked in comfortable silence occasionally throwing insults at each other. When we were finished and the cookies were in the oven I slumped against a counter letting out a exhausted sigh.

"Make sure Wendy doesn't find out okay?" I told Natsu but I got no reply. I opened my eyes but before I could look around there was a loud crack and something cold plopped on my head. I gasped as white and orange liquid dripped down my hair.

"Natsu I swear to god." I yelled as I got up but all I got in response was his deep laugh.

"I told you I'd get you back Luce!" He exclaimed his eyes close and head back in laughter. I took my opportunity and grabbed the bag of flour shoving it all over his head.

Natsu yelped and I saw a glint in his eyes. "This is war!" He yelled before diving for the sugar.

I dogged out the way and grabbed the eggs and started throwing. We were laughing like maniacs throwing whatever we could get our hands on. Ignoring that the wet flour and egg would take forever to get out of my hair I threw myself into the food fight taking place.

After extinguishing our resources we both lied on the floor our sticky hands entwined between us.

"Why did you tell people your dad was away for Christmas?" He asked cautiously squeezing my hand gently.

"It was just easier than saying he didn't want to spend it with me." I replied for once not feeling upset.

"Well his loss." Natsu replied gently tracing circles on my hand.

The oven beeped and I quickly set to work on prepping them for decoration. I let out a huge yawn and rested my head on my hand.

"Go to sleep Luce." Natsu said taking my shoulder.

"It's fine we need to finish these cookies." I replied lazily.

"I'll do that you should sleep, Santa won't bring your presents if you don't." He joked.

"He won't give you presents either if you stay up." I fired back

"I already got my present Lucy." He said gazing intensely at me, my full name still sounding foreign on his lips.

I gave him a small smile before giving in to the craving of sleep. I stood and hugged Natsu, his large frame stiff in my arms. Then I stood on my tip toes and pressed a light kiss on his cheek before turning around and exiting towards my room.

Part of me was glad my dad was such a douche. Now I got to spend Christmas here, with Natsu.