Natsu's P.O.V

Lucy didn't come out of her room for the rest of the day, and neither did her dad. I sat on the couch, processing and replaying the scene I had with Jude, trying to put together what he was saying. Too become fully demon again? That I can actually control it? Does that mean that I would be able to control my burning touch? I had so many questions, yet didn't know if I could ask them.

Night came faster than I've ever realized, and I decided to put Jude's words to the test. I shut the blinds to all the windows and pulled the curtains over. I watched the clock as it came closer. As it did, I concentrated on my head and back. My eyes were shut tight and beads of sweat lined my forehead. A few minutes later, I opened my eyes and reached for my head, expecting no horns, but I was wrong.

My horns were on my head.

I then moved my back bones and saw my wings back where they were. I was amazed. I was able to make my full demon form come, but then could I change back?

I shut my eyes again and concentrated on my whole body. Never in my life had I ever concentrated so much. Another few minutes later, I opened my eyes. I looked at my skin, and saw no red scales. It was a miracle! I felt my head, where the horns I had vanished from. My wings had gone as well and I couldn't stop being amazed! 

As I looked at myself in wonder, I heard a creak from the stairs and saw Lucy walking down with a book, and she looked angry and confused. Even so, I couldn't help but smile at her. She smiled back, but then dropped her book and ran up to me. She grabbed my head and looked at my head, my back, and even my skin. She looked confused, and double checked the time to make sure.

"I don't get it! What happened?! Why are you not-"

"Your dad might have spoken to me and gave me inspiration to control my demon." I said, only half lying.

"Wait, does he know?!"

"No. He doesn't. He just talked to me and mentioned some inspiring words, like I said." I said, seeing her dad peer out from his door and nod in approval, slipping back into his room.

 "So you can control when you're a demon or not?!" She exclaimed in excitement. I couldn't help but stare at her beautiful chocolate brown eyes that pierced through me.

 "Yep. I can control it a little now. What about my skin? Does it still burn?" I asked, a little weary. Her smile faded.

 "Yes. We're you trying to control that too?" 

 "A little, but I'll focus on that when I know that I have my demon form under control."

 "Baby steps, but you're going to get there." She smiled weakly.

"I promise that I'll get my burning touch under control. Because I want to be able to hold your hand without hurting you." I said, taking hers and holding it in mine. She placed her other hand on top and smiled even more. 

"And then you won't have to feel guilty when I touch you." She said, getting as close as she could to me.

"And then I could also sleep on you, because you are very comfy."

She took a blanket and covered my side with it, leaning on my shoulder and falling asleep. I looked at her and smiled.

If I get rid of this burning touch, then I can kiss you and thank you for everything. I thought. I let go of her hand before I cooked it and placed a small pillow on her head, resting my head on it, and falling asleep as peaceful as she did.