By the way, the video i uploaded is not mine but it is certainly the video i picked so you can imagine how natsu and lucy are dancing x)
xoxo, clare - chan

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Ch. 44 - dear future husband

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Our group was instructed to fall in line according to the order of our seat numbers on the bus. Natsu was standing behind me with Gray and Juvia in front.

"Seriously, this 'fieldtrip' sucks." Natsu scoffed while letting his head rest in between his arms up in the air.
"What's even the point in dancing on a trip?"

"Very good question, Mr. Dragneel!" Natsu gasped, holsing tightly to his chest when Principal Mavis appeared all of a sudden. "Dancing is where you perform in front of the huge.. uh, tv screen to test your dancing skills. And it will also improve one's relationship with others." the principal giggled, clapping her hands together. "By the way, we select these songs randomly so, better prepare yourself to follow each and every dance steps appearing on the screen, okay?"

When she disappeared off to the front of the television, and chose a random song. "Shake it up!" as soon as the music started playing the very first couple in the front started copying the dance moves appearing on the screen.

"This is stupid." I heard Gray commented under his breath. He sighed with frustration, scratching the back of his neck.

Juvia giggled, "J--Juvia does not mind dancing with Gray-sama! She knows h--he is awesome!" she pulled out a big thumbs up while making this face full of redness.

Gray sighs, "Of course you'd think that."

Meanwhile, I just cross my arms against my chest and watched as the couple go at it. They looked like going through hardships but, they seem to get along so well. "Lucy." right when someone called my attention, my eyes diverted away from the screen and pinned in the eyes of the caller. "What if...the guy takes advantage of you while you're dancing together?" levy bit her lip then, blushed.

     I shrugged, “Of course, you tell the principal but, I highly doubt it with Gajeel, though. He seems...decent.” I looked and observed as he was nibbling some of his nails off. I shivered at the thought of biting my nails. “It's either he's taking advantage of you or that was really just a part pf the steps.” I shrugged, patting Levy on her head. She seemed nervous and flustered all over.

      “G-Goosebumps! I--I can feel my heart beat through my chest!”

       “Well, duh, how else could you be living?” I replied in a sarcastic way.

She glared. “It was just an expression. I meant...I'm fricking nervous.” she exhaled, crossing her arms against her chest.

      “Next couple.. Oops! I mean, pair... Mr. Dragneel and Ms. Heartfilia!” my eyes widened, my hart beat so fast, it felt as if it was going to fall out of me anytime I take the step towards the dance floor. I held on to Levy. “Help me!”

But, too late. Ms. Vermillion already dragged us towards the dance floor. She clicked the remote, the arrow randomly picking the song for us. I shut my eyes closed, holding on to Levy's hand. “Levy... I'm so nervous.”

      “I'm right here, bub.” I opened my eyes when I heard Levy's voice from afar. I was actually holding Natsu's. The shame! I quickly took it out from his hand. He chuckles deeply, leaning into my ear. “Don't worry, Mrs. Dragneel. I'll take care of ya. They don't call me Hipsterneel for nothin'.” he fixed his jacket then posed a pose as if he was about to dance one of Michael Jackson's orginial steps.

      I blushed, “s-stop calling me that...”

      “Dear future husband...!”

      My jaw dropped. “D-Did I hear that just...right?” Natsu and I stared at the screen and listened to the tune, two figures appeared, dancing already to the music with both of us stuck in our positions. We couldn't move to dance. This was too embarrassing. Of all the possible songs, this just had to be the most convemient one.

“Oi, you two bettah dance or else we'll get the worst room tahnight!” a voice yelled from behind us, pushing Natsu and I to dance. I began following the step where the girl was circling around the guy. Natsu's step was just natural, he just had to look at me to every movement I make.

     The next step came up. And so did the next. We managed to follow each steps then, this step came up where we had to hold each other's hands while I look away from him. (a/n : i suggest you guys watch the vid while you read this, imagine natsu and lucy dancing all that xD)

       'This... This feels different.' I looked up to see Natsu sweating, somewhat persistent in doing the steps no matter how goofy it made him look. 'It feels different because my body is so close with Natsu...' I couldn't help but stare at him at all times, trying to not let my guard down. Although, I did almost trip when Natsu and I had to circle and stare at each other while at it.

“Don't be nervous, Luce,” he whispers. “You're doing great!”

I smirked then, lifted a brow. “Oh, darling, you haven't seen the best of me...yet.” he chuckles softly as we continued with doing the steps.

      “Luce, there's something I've been meaning to ask you.” he pauses to clear his throat as the cheering of the crowd became louder. My heart kept skipping faster than usual. “Is there something going on between you and Sting?”

       I shook my head with a messed up brow. “No. I never liked him, Natsu. He never did anything to make me fall for him. Heck, we hate each other.” I scoffed at the ridiculous thought of Natsu's perspective. "What made you think that?"

       He shrugs even though we were about to finish our dance. “I don't know. I'm feeling weird seeing the two of you together...”

        I looked up to him when the music finally stopped, we were staring at each other in the middle of the dance floor. “Are you saying...”

He exhaled, stretching his arms out. "Yeah, I've been feeling my stomach lately. It's acting strange. Maybe I just need to eat."

I closed my eyes then breathed. “Of course.” Not that I was thinking you were jealous of me or something. This is Natsu we're talking about here. Of course he wouldn't feel jealous about me like before. Maybe...there's really no spark between us after all.

    Principal Mavis clapped her hands, making the others follow her action. “Next up, Gajeel Redfox and Levy McGarden!”

      As the music started, Natsu and I got out of line. He grabbed me by my wrist, then gestured me to follow him, which I dumbfoundedly did. I can be a real idiot at times. 

      And so, Natsu pulled my by my wrist and eventually, we ended up sitting at the foodcourt where the other partners were taking a break. He pulled a seat for me while he sat across me. “Ahh...” he sighed in relief. “Finally, we get this fricking break. I'm tired from all that exercise...”

     I crossed my arms against my chest and chuckled. “That wasn't even half of the activities we'll be doing for the trip, Natsu.”

      “I know. But, I'm physically fit so, I think I'm good.”  he wiped the tip of his nose then leaned on the table, “I mean, see these, right?” he pulled the hem of his shirt, revealing his rock hard abs hidden underneath. “Am I right or am I?”

      I roll my eyes then shook my head, “Sting and Gray also have 'em, Natsu.” I playfully lifted my bangs as I chuckled when I looked away from him.

      I could feel him furrow his brows. "Huh? Did you just... Did you really just badmouth your husband?" as he shook his head, clicking his tongue, I gasped at his statement with a hand placed on my chest playfully. "Yes, I did."

     He smirked, leaning to reach for my side of the table, he tucks a lock of my hair behind my ear, the brush of his fingers against my chin made me feel ticklish inside. Eventually, his fingers paused on my chin, lifting it up gently to make my eyes meet his level. "That's a bad wifey. I'm afraid I'm gonna have to punish you, my dear." he purred as his free hand travelled to my shoulder. I could feel his strong pull to force me to go towards him.

     Closing my eyes in the process, I was afraid yet expecting at the same time. I was afraid of this so-called punishment yet, I am also looking forward to it. Natsu Dragneel had officially made me into a crazy lady, you could say.

     I felt the cold air flow in front of my face, his fingers leaving my chin. Opening one eye, I saw him whistling merrily with his back slumped against his seat. "And that's the way to get the ladies itching for more, my lady." he smirked with one eye open, staring vaguely at me.

I blushed in the process, lowering my head. I know I should be this strong-willed woman I know myself to be but, how could I when his punishment really made me think, 'does he even know that a maiden in love has a heart that can be easily faltered?'

     Instead of doing what I should be which is to slap him as hard as I could, I stood up, walking away from the place with him tailing from behind. "Eh? Luce... you're... kind of creeping me out here."

I wiped the tears falling from my face in order to face him. "Why should I care about how you think of me? You've always thought of me as a weird person so, this is normal." I stomped my feet and walked faster to get ahead of him. I want to get away from him as far as I can go. I don't want to see him for now. I have to clear my mind and my feelings. Of all the hottest guys in school, I had to be stuck with this one.

     Sometimes, I wonder... Is he really the idiot or me?

     "Luce, you aren't weird. I was just teasing you. You shouldn't take my teasing so badly..."

I stopped walking to speak seriously. "That's not what I meant, Natsu. There are just times when you can be so insensitive to me! And you don't even know it!" tears continued falling but, I just let them go.

"I know it. I know exactly when I become insensitive." he playfully punched his own fist then spoke, instead of hearing those words I expected, his words said ; "Everytime when I don't take orders from you, right?"

Why am I such a big idiot for believing that one day he would at least say something sweet and not ruin the moment?