My head rested against the sun heated ground, as I watched the clouds move across the sky. I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding as a warm breeze blew over me. This was the perfect way for relaxing after a long day of exams.

I willingly let myself sprawl out into the fresh green grass, as the sun grew intense. I sat up, and began to fix my blonde hair that had gotten itself tangles it stray sticks. "Need help there Lu?" I turned around to see one of my closest friends; Levy.

She sat behind me, and pulled the last pieces of branch out of my hair. "How long have you been out here?" She asked. I gave out a sigh before answering her question.

"Since the school day ended." She gave me a shocked look, before giggling. "What's so funny?" I asked a bit annoyed, yet curiosity kept me in its grip.

"It's just that, you always go around here now...and the time spans keep getting longer, so me and the others-"

"Others?" I interrupted, my question asking for her to further explain.

"Mira, Lisanna, And Erza" I nodded to her.

"Anyways, we were all wondering if you were here because of a certain soccer game?" I raised a brow and plopped back down onto the ground. Letting myself relax once again.

"Why would I stay because of a soccer game?" Levy sighed to herself, before following my actions.

"Never mind Lu, I wouldn't want you to stress about feelings you're too dense to notice." I glared at her from the corner of my eye.

"Harsh Lev....Harsh..." I stated, laughing slightly. I glanced at my watch to see the time. My eyes widened and I stood as quickly as I could. "What's wrong Lu?"

I began to run to the library across from where I was just laying. "It's 4:43, I should have been at the library 13 minutes ago!"

(...)

I sighed to myself as I looked at all the shelves in front of me. I had to find 3 books, about poetry, read, finish, and write a report by tomorrow. It is technically my fault I waited until the last minute, but I had to- okay I really don't have a good excuse for my teacher, unless I tell her that I was procrastinating.

"Why are you still here Luce?" I looked up from the book I was unconsciously starring at, to see the familiar smile of my salmon haired friend.

"What does it look like I'm doing Natsu, take your best guess." I asked, placing the book back on the shelf.

"Looking for a book maybe?" I raised a brow. "Books?" He changed. I nodded my head and continued looking.

"I have a paper due tomorrow...what are you here for?" He sighed and sat down at one of the tables, drinking from a water bottle I didn't see him take from his bag. "Soccer just finished."

I looked over at him. "Score?" I asked quickly looked away as he noticed my gaze. "0-5"

"Ouch, that's gotta burn" I smirked at the end of my sentence. When I found one of the books I was looking for, I glanced back at Natsu, to see that he wasn't there.

"Let me guess.... Beautiful Rain, is another book your looking for?" I looked beside me, to see him standing there, the book just mentioned in his hands.

"Yep." I stated holding my hand out for him to give me the book. "Your not getting it THAT easily Luce..."

My smile cracked, as I peeked an eye opened to be meeting with a signature smirk. I put my hands on my hips.

"What's it gonna take?" I whispered, scared he would tell me something idiotic. He thought for a moment before looked down at me.

"Your famous spicy chicken." I sighed in defeat, that was something I could handle. "Why not? When are you and Wendy coming over?"

He looked at me for a moment like I had two heads. "What?" I asked as he gave me the book. "Wendy?"

I walked over to the table Natsu once sat at, preparing to take notes on the two books. "Yes, I said Wendy. Why? Is she not coming? I thought she liked spicy chicken."

I heard the steps behind me, and watched at he pulled a chair up at the table beside mine. "She does like chicken..." He started, pulled something from his bag.

"But only mild chicken... Here." And he tossed me a notebook. "I can make both." I stated picked up the book he tossed me.

"I had the same project you have now, I already took notes. You can borrow them" an he gave me his signature smile.

"Thanks Natsu!" I whisper yelled, putting my pencil and paper back into my small bag. I began to walk out of the library, Natsu not far behind.

"Why are you following me?" He grinned as we walked on the sidewalk. "Did you forget already Luce? I need that spicy chicken!"

I froze, but continued walking with him. "Natsu... It isn't even supper yet." He shrugged and glanced down at me.

"And? It doesn't make a difference to me about what time it is! As long as I get some, I'm happy!"

"Like your cat?" He sighed.

"Sorta.... And I gave the same name to-" I interrupted him.

"One of your soccer friends....I know." I laughed the last part, while he just grinned wider.

(...)

"On a scale of one to ten, how much spice?" I asked from the kitchen, as the channel continually changed from the living room.

"Fifty!" I rolled my eyes; typical Natsu answer. I put in half a cup of spice, as I wondered if he could handle it.

"It smells great!" He exclaimed from where he sat on the couch. "I wonder if you'll think that way about the taste."

I told him, as I placed the plate on the table. "It's ready Mr Dragneel." I joked as, he walked into the kitchen, sitting down at the table.

"My turn on the couch." I told him, walking to the living room. "NEVER!" I heard him yell as I sat down.

"Too late! I've sat down!" And I raised my hands dramatically. I heard running towards the couch, and I prepared myself for what was to come.

Two strong arm snaked their way around my waist before pulling me up. "Natsu let go of me!!" I exclaimed as my best friend opened the door and started walking. I pounded my fists on his back as he carried me over his shoulder.

"Nope. That couch is forever mine." I soon gave up trying to fight back, and just started a conversation with him.

"Where are we going?" I asked, only to here him attempt to hide his laughter.

"Natsu?" I asked again, only to be pulled of his shoulders, and thrown.

I yelled as I noticed I was over the schools pool. "Natsu!" I yelled before slamming in the water.

I don't think he remembered the incident last year, I had with the pool, when I almost drowned. I was too scared to move my arms or legs, as to what might happen if I did.

(...)
Natsu's POV

I waited patiently for Luce to resurface, only to see her under the clear water, holding her breath tightly, and not moving. I waited to see what she was doing, when she let go of the air she was holding, when the memory of last year came back.

"Lucy!" I exclaimed, jumping in the pool to her. When I set her down on the tile ground; I immediately began searching for a pulse. There was none.

My face flushed red as I thought of what I needed to do. I pulled her chin up, plunged her nose, and have her mouth to mouth, hoping that she wasn't gone.

I began to panic; when she sat up and started coughing out water. "Lucy! You're okay!" She gasped for air, and when she saw me, she started to fight back tears.

"Natsu...why did you throw me in A POOL!?" My relief disappeared as she said that.

"I-I'm sorry Luce...I just forgot-" she interrupted me.

"That's what bothering me Natsu!! It's bothering me that you forgot I almost DROWNED!!!" She started crying.

I'm not good at comforting people, but Lucy's told me otherwise. I quickly realized the position we were in. Me crouched over her legs, her sitting up. I got up and say beside her; not sure what I should do, I reached over and gave her a hug.

She slowly stopped crying. "Natsu.....why...?" She told me softly, before turning and crying into my chest. I didn't mind, it's not like she hasn't cried before.... But...what did bother me...is that this time...i was the one that made her cry.

(...)

Lucy's POV

I cried. What else could I do? Knowing j almost died for the second time, but this time, because of my best friend. I stopped crying when I felt Natsu hugging me. A thought came to my head.

If I almost drowned....that means he had to... Oh God. "Natsu....why...?" I spoke. That was all I could say at the moment. I wasn't mad at him. I was just shocked...and sad that he didn't come for me sooner... I turned towards him and started crying into him.

He was comforting me....which is rare for him...and me to except it so easily... He was the world to me...and just having him here....meant more than anything....

(...)

Natsu's POV

I rubbed her back as she cried. It's rare for her to except my attempt at comforting her to easily.....

I admit... I care for Lucy more than anything I ever have...and probably ever will... This moment...even though she was mad at me.... Was the best moment I will probably experience with her, for the rest of the year....

And I'm okay with that..... As long as I can see her again....I'll take what I can get....