Nalu (Confessions): Second Try
It was a typical day in the Fairy Tail Guild, a bunch of members just roughing each other up or having a drink. Just the usual that anyone who comes experiences. At the bar, the blonde celestial mage, Lucy Heartfilia, peacefully sipped on her milkshake. She thought back to when Mirajane told her that Natsu might like her. It had been a few years since that happened and she had her hopes up to high. It turns out that all he really wanted was Virgo to dig up some box in the ground.
Lucy sighed, "I guess Natsu doesn't feel the same way as I do" she said to no one in particular.
"So you do like him" A voice suddenly exclaimed. This surprised Lucy and she realised that Mirajane was standing right next to her.
"Um, I uh" Lucy stuttered.
"You don't have to be embarrassed, I know that Natsu feels the same way" Mira stated.
"What makes you think that?" Lucy questioned, "Clearly he's too dense to understand those types of things"
"You are just as dense then, because he shows many clear signs that he likes you" Mira pointed out.
"Oh please, if I was, I wouldn't have been able to tell that he has none of those feelings" Lucy said.
"Say what you want, you know as well as I do that, I am correct" Mira replied.
Before Lucy could argue, Mira had walked off to do someone's order. Lucy placed her hand on her hand thinking 'How can Mira think she's correct'. She looked around and realised that Natsu wasn't in the guild currently. It seemed a little strange because Natsu was usually at the guild most of the time. Just as she finished looking, the door swung open to show that the Fire Dragon Slayer had just arrived. 'Oh well, I guess it's no longer worrying' Lucy thought. Natsu made his way towards Lucy.
"Yo Luce, I've been meaning to talk with ya" Natsu greeted.
"Really, what is it?" She asked.
"Well, I was wondering if you could meet up with me at the old tree at 7?" He requested.
This confused Lucy. Why would he be asking her to come to the old tree again? She could've declined because she didn't want to have to experience that event again but she was also curious as to what he wants. Lucy decided that she will accept because he's probably going to bug her about it for a long time.
"Sure, I can do that" Lucy agreed.
"Thanks Luce, see you at 7" Natsu replied before running off and starting another fight with Gray. Lucy turned back to see Mira smiling smugly at her. She sighed thinking that this was probably not a good idea.
At 7PM
Lucy was on her way to the old tree again. She was hesitant though because the last time she went there, she had her hopes up too high. Then again, time has changed now so it has a possibility of being different. Upon arriving, she saw Natsu standing by the tree just like he did before.
"Ah Lucy, you made it" Natsu exclaimed.
"So Natsu, what is it you wanted to tell me?" Lucy asked.
"Well, I'm going to be honest with you, I tried telling you before but I ended up making myself look like an idiot" Natsu started, "I've been meaning to tell you this and it's been bugging me for a while."
Lucy noticed a very slight tinge of red at his cheeks. Could this be happening right now?
"I know what I said last time was stupid and I'm going to tell you for real this time" Natsu said as he walked closer to her and placed her hands in his, "Lucy, I've fallen for you very hard"
Lucy could not believe what she heard, Natsu Dragneel, her long-time crush, has confessed to her. She thought it was going to be another situation where he was just going to do something childish but this was highly unexpected.
"I would've told you the last time but I got too nervous and blurted something out" Natsu confessed, "But now that I practiced this morning, I really wanted to tell you that I love you"
Lucy eyes began to water as he said the last three words. Not only did her best friend share the same feelings as her, she also learned the truth behind what happened last time. Lucy pulled him into a large embrace, cherishing the moment. Natsu chuckled in happiness as he returned her hug, knowing full well that she had clear feelings for him. The two broke the hug and looked towards one another.
"I love you too Natsu, I've had feelings for you since we were 17 and I'm glad that you feel the same way" Lucy explained.
"Thank you Luce, you mean the world to me" Natsu replied. He wiped away the tears with his thumbs before placing his lips against hers. The two of them felt a burning sensation when they did that. Sure, Lucy has been on a few dates before but she has never kissed someone in her life. Natsu was glad that he could finally tell her, especially since she was the only one the Dragon Slayer had feelings for. Upon breaking the kiss, they both held each other closely.
"Sorry for what I said back then, I just had a nervous strike" Natsu apologised.
"It's ok Natsu, I should be the one apologising to you for slapping you" Lucy replied.
"Let's go home, I'm sure the guild will be happy to hear about us" Natsu said, holding her hand.
"Yeah, let's go" Lucy agreed as the two headed off.
The Next Day
Natsu and Lucy entered the guild, feeling a bit nervous about telling everyone about their relationship. Lucy was more nervous because she wasn't sure how the rest of her nakama were going to react. Before she could react though, Natsu held her hand and decided that he will start announcing it.
"HEY EVERYONE" Natsu yelled, grabbing everyone's attention, "We have an announcement"
"We're in a relationship" Lucy finished. Upon saying that, everyone in the guild started celebrating it.
"Congrats Lucy" Erza congratulated.
"Yay, Lucy-san is no longer a love rival to Juvia" Juvia cheered.
"About time Salamander, gihee" Gajeel laughed.
"Seems like the Flame Brain's got guts" Gray commented.
"I'm happy for you Lu-chan" Levy cried
"CONFESSING IS MAN!!!" Elfman shouted.
"Well done Lucy, let's hear it for our new couple" Makarov announced.
Lucy made her way to the bar and saw a smug looking Mira fixing her a milkshake. She couldn't help but laugh at what was happening.
"Looks like you were right Mira" Lucy exclaimed, "And I am also as dense as him"
"Teehee, that is why you never doubt the matchmaker" Mira pointed out. As everyone was celebrating the couple, Mira opened up a notepad that she kept in her pocket. She ticked off Natsu and Lucy so now it was time for the next couple, Gray and Juvia.
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