15. Natsu

She ran towards me and wrapped her arms around my waist. I didn't see this coming. After a while just standing there, acting like a statue, I mimicked her actions. Her hair enveloped us, as the wind briskly played around us. Her skin warm to the touch pressed up softly against mine. The heavenly scent of vanilla lingers at my nostrils. As the days gone by, Luce and I spend more and more time together. At school she's being more open to the idea of me being there and acting friendlier towards me. After school activities mostly plays off at the rink. Where we skate like there's no tomorrow. Where I can feel her body against mine. Hear her laughter. Build our friendship stronger than before. Everyday I feel a little bit more in love with her, than I had been the day before.

Lucy

"How about a game of 20-questions, Lulu?" Levi asked. "Are you and Dragneel dating?" Flare followed in Levi's steps. They bombarded me with questions before I could even sit down for lunch. I should have seen this one coming. I should have known that curiosity would eventually sink in. "No way, she would have told me. You would, right Lucy?" Erza asked, hopeful anticipation clearly written upon her complexion. "Well, they're being more friendly than usual," Lisanna informed. Meekly I stared at my circle of friends. "You know that I'm sitting right here," I stated rhetorically. Erza looks down at her slice of strawberry shortcake as she thought out loud: "You're not dating, right?" I smiled at my friend and shook my head. We're not there yet (or are we) I wondered to myself. "Do you like him?" Yukino just had to ask the one million dollar question. The one question that I can answer in all honesty, even in a state of deep sleep. I looked over Kagura's shoulder and caught Natsu's eyes on me. Yes, I whispered. He smiled at me as if he could hear my barely noticeable answer. "May Juvia join?" I looked up at the girl who I've once considered my rival, smile kindly at her and nod my head. "So what are you all talking about?" She asked. "We're fishing for some juicy Nalu details," Kagura answered to my surprise. Everyone nodded in agreement. "Had you kissed yet?" Levi asked to my dismay. Uncontrollable I turned a shade of cherry blossoms and shook my head awkwardly. I had always loved him. My first crush. At long last I can finally add a name to my childhood memory. A memory that has grown up into a fine young lad. I have come to love him even more than I thought I would be able to do. I will be joining the beach party after all. Their little game stopped when the bell rang for forth period. Glad to have been saved by the bell. I will prefer, not to be dragged into a second round. Natsu used to be my escape route, when daddy dearest took his abusive toll on me. My sanctuary. My haven. I want him to retake his position.

Natsu

Ever since that day at the cafe, Lucy's been very submissive. I can finally breathe. Seeing her sitting with her circle of friends, makes me slightly jealous. Simply because, I want to spend my every waking second with her. The only one that I admire. She looked at me from the other side of the cafeteria. The slightest shade of pink parades playfully upon her cheeks. I can't help but wonder what they're asking her at this very moment. I flashed her a smile. "Not very keen on making this lunch break a soppy chick flick moment, but help a man with some details. What's going on between you and bunny girl?" Gajeel said seriously. "The formal school dance is in a few months, who are you going to ask?" I directed my question at Jellal, ignoring the previous question. Gajeel snorted halfheartedly as he realized it. "I want to take that feisty red head. Do you think she'll agree to go with me?" Jellal asked out of the norm. "Ha, I don't know man! She tends to scare me," Loki answered with a snicker. "You need to have hair on your teeth with that one, man. But if you think that you can fit her needs, go for it," Gajeel encouraged him.

I'm just turned in to their conversation, glad that it's no longer centered around me. I already know who I'll be asking to the dance and I don't want to think about how I would feel if she, by some unexplained reason, turns me down. In all honesty, I really do hope that our relationship can turn into something else by the end of this weekend. I'll be joining the beach party and I hope that she does too.