Next morning, Stage 1

Mira POV

It was 6am and I was washing the beer mugs when I felt a presence behind me. I turned around to see Laxus. He hugged me tightly. I felt my face heat up.

"W-w-what are you doing?" I asked, confused. He didn't answer, not letting go. I had a little room to move so I rotated around so that I could at least wash the plates and mugs. His hands were still on my waist. His grip loosened, and he went to sit down, but at the edge of the bar. He was always within 5 feet of me. He was watching my every move. I've had men watch me, it bothered me, but with him, I didn't really mind. I've never actually noticed how hot he I- NO BAD MIRA. I shook my head. After a while, I left the bar and walked out on deck. Lucy was talking with Natsu, leaning on eachother while Gray was busy stalking Juvia.    He soon came out of hiding and clung to Juvia's arm. She looked confused but delighted. Levy was sitting on Gajeel's lap, a book in hand. Gajeel was attempting not to blush but failed horribly. Erza was sitting ontop of Jellal. Every time he tried to escape, she would drag him back and hug him before sitting on him again, he gave up after a while. Laxus was still hugging me. I walked over to Levy to ask her what was going on, but as soon as I got close, she she bared her fangs and started to growl, scales appearing on her arms and face. I backed off. Laxus was growling at Levy for growling at me and Gajeel was growling at Laxus for growling at Levy. I walked away. Laxus followed. I spotted Wendy. She was almost suffocating Romeo he had a bright red face. I couldn't tell you if it was blush or a lack of oxygen.

Lucy POV

My instincts were surging through my head. I wanted Natsu, no, I needed Natsu. We were currently in my room, Natsu was eating next to me. 

"Natsu, do you know what's going on?" I asked him.

"What do you mean Luce?" He asked. His face looked oddly adorable.

"I mean why  everyone is kinda acting crazy."

"Oh that! Mating season I think." Wow Natsu had brain cells. He fiddled with the sword attached to his belt.

I sighed and looked out on the sea. Deep in thought.

"What's wrong, Luce?" He said, hugging me. I smiled sadly.

"I'm just worried." I answered.

"Why?"

"That you're going to leave me after the seasons over." I felt a tear slip out from my eye.

He turned me around and kissed my face, where the tear was. He pulled me into a hug and then held his hands on my shoulders. He looked me in the eyes. I stared into his beautiful onyx eyes.

"I will never  leave you." He said. I smiled he pulled his signature grin. I had enough. I grabbed his face and slammed my lips on his. He froze, but kissed me back. I honestly couldn't be happier.