Lucy POV

The sunlight shown in the room, waking me up. I was going to get up out of bed when I realized there was something stopping me. Natsu's arms were wrapped around my waist still, and tighter than last night. He was really warm, and it felt nice having his arms wrapped around me.

I stayed in bed, melting into his body.

After a while, Natsu woke up. "Mmm... good morning, Lucy." His grip on my waist loosed a little bit.

"Good morning Natsu." I said, expecting his arms to go away, but instead they stayed there. Looser than before, but he didn't move them. "Are you going to let go of me?" Not that I didn't like it, I did, in fact I loved it, but it was making me nervous and I didn't want him to catch on.

"Hmm.. I don't think so." I could feel him smirking. "I'm comfortable."

I sighed, relaxing, trying to get control over my heartbeat. I felt Natsu's heartbeat, too, and it was going a little fast. "O-okay.." I whispered softly.

We stayed like that, not talking for like ten minutes until I finally suggested that we get breakfast.

He let go of me, and we both got out of bed. I grabbed my clothes, getting dressed in the bathroom.

"Hey, Luce, Happy and I are gonna go to breakfast. We'll meet you down there." Natsu said through the door, as a swiped on some mascara.

"Okay," I responded.

"I'll be right there, Natsu, start heading down. I just gotta ask Lucy something." I heard Happy say. Then I heard an okay from Natsu, followed by the door shutting. "Hey, Lucy?" Happy starts. "I was just wonderin' if you, ya'know, like Natsu."

"What would make you ask that?" I avoided the question, getting a little nervous.

"Oh nothing, I just noticed that Natsu has been talking about you more often recently."

"He has?" I asked, surprised. I walk out of the bathroom, dressed in my normal clothes; blue and white crop top and brown skirt. "Really?"

"Mhmm. Are you gonna answer the question or what?"

"Well, I dunno, we're best friends so of course I like him." I walked over to the bed, grabbing my stuff.

"No, I mean love, as in you have a crush!" He sighed. "You know what I mean."

My cheeks started to heat up a little. "Um.. can I trust you?"

"I knew it!!! And maybe," He giggles. I gave him dirty look. "Okay Lucy, I won't tell him. But you will, eventually. I'm not sure, but he might like you back!"

I sighed. "Okay, promise me you won't tell anyone, or I'm gonna tell Carla abou-"

"Not that! How could you be so heartless?!" I smirked. "And I promise. Now let's get going before Natsu eats all the food."

~*~

We stepped onto the train, choosing a seat near the back of the train car. We sat the same way we did last time, Natsu and I on the same side with Happy across from us.

"Lucy, he's gonna be sick. Why don't you put him to sleep before he throws up everywhere?" Happy suggested.

"Wow, Happy," Natsu said in exhaust.

"Good idea! Natsu, lay on my lap. You slept like that last time, so why not try it again?"

"Okay," He laid down on my lap, starting to get sick as the train started to move. "Thanks, Lucy."

I ran my hands through his soft, but spiky hair, and rubbed his back with my other hand. I sighed in content as he fell asleep, not throwing up anymore. I gradually slowed my hands to a stop, not wanting him to wake up, then got my book out to read again.

~*~

"So, Lu, how have you and Natsu been doing lately?"

"What's that supposed to mean? It's not like we're dating!" My cheeks began to get hot at Levy's question.

"Awh, come on, you guys would be cute together! Why don't you just accept it already?" She pushed.

"It's not like that! I promise. I'm still gonna prove that we aren't meant to be."

"Whatever, Lu, you'll realize it eventually."

"LISTEN UP BRATS! We are going to spend three night at the Hakuna resort! It's right on the beach, so get packed for it. We leave tomorrow!" The master said. Everyone in the guild cheered. "And we don't have enough money for everyone to have their own rooms, so we are putting five people to a room! I'm leaving that to Erza, so tell her if you have any preferences about who you want to sleep with."

"Well, I better start packing, see you later, Lucy!" Levy got up and left with a sweet smile.

"Bye, Levy!"

"Hey, Lucy, do you mind if I put our team together in a room?" Erza asked. "Everyone else is okay with it, and it's perfect because we have five people. Happy doesn't really count so he will also be staying with us."

"No, I don't mind." I do mind. Natsu and Gray snore like animals. Actually, I didn't hear Natsu snore last night, but still. I didn't want to ruin Erza's plans. Plus it's not like I really have a choice, she's gonna do it anyways. "Go ahead." I'll just have to bring earplugs. Or sleep in the bathroom. It'll be .. okay...

Hopefully.

"Great! Thanks, Lucy. It's just kind of hard to get everyone in perfect groups." No, it's just easy for you to put teams together. I smiled.

"Mhmm! I understand. I could help you if you want." I offered.

"Oh that would be so helpful! Thanks, Lucy." She grabbed my head and hugged me against her armored chest.

"No problem, Erza." I said as she let go of me.

"Want to come over to my place? We could sort the groups out there."

"Sure! Let's go now. I'm free."

~*~

"So, Team Shadow Gear, and Cana, and..." Erza trailed off. We sat on her floor, with a list of names, sticky notes, and a pencil each.

"How about Gajeel? Shadow Gear and him get along, and Cana is okay with anyone." I suggested.

"Perfect! I knew it was a good idea to have you. So next, how about Elfman, Mira, and Lisanna. Who else?"

"Juvia? and... hmm.. Mest?"

"A little random, but okay. Now Freed, Evergreen, Bickslow, Laxus, and Gramps."

"That works."

"Perfect! All done. So," She sat on the couch. "I heard you and Natsu are pretty close now."

"W-we are? I mean, I guess..."

"Since there are only three beds in the hotel room, would you mind sleeping with Natsu? Nobody wants to sleep with Gray, since he strips, and Wendy and I aren't as close with Natsu."

I took a breath. Great. "U-um.."

"Please?"

"O-okay..."

"Thank you!" She got up and hugged me. "You really have been a huge help."

I hugged back. "N-no problem."

Crap.

~*~

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