Pandemics, Neighbours, and Cats [NALU]

Reconciliation

Lucy woke up laying down on two seats, covered in a heavy jacket. She sat up, blinking wearily in the harsh lighting, rubbing at her eyes. Right. She was still in the waiting room at the vets. And Natsu was nowhere to be seen.

She shivered, clutching the coat to her shoulders tightly. She'd forgotten her coat in her rush last night, only running out in a thin sweater, and was now regretting it immensely. Thank goodness for Natsu and his kindness.

After talking with the receptionist for a bit, she shuffled her way to the back room the lady directed her to. Peeking in, she found Natsu slumped over a medical table beside his cat. Happy's blue fur was matted down in some parts, his chest rising and falling rhythmically as he slept peacefully on his side.

Lucy slipped in quietly, standing behind Natsu. "They said he's going to be okay" he mumbled under his breath, as if sensing her presence "just needs some rest now." She sighed, leaning over to place her chin on the top of his head, wrapping her arms around him. "And how are you doing?" she whispered softly.

He sighed, leaning back a bit against her, placing his hands over top of hers "better now knowing he's gonna be fine." Lucy smiled softly, placing her cheek on his messy pink hair "you should get some rest."

Natsu shook his head "I don't want to leave him." Lucy ran her fingers through his hair softly "you don't have to. I'll stay here with you, and you can get some sleep." He leaned his head back to look her in the eye, still in her arms "but what about work?

Lucy shook her head "my work can wait, and so can yours for a bit. You need sleep. I brought your laptop just in case though, so you can work after." He smiled at her, emerald eyes searching her face "I was worried more about you. I already called in to tell them I won't be in today."

Lucy leaned her head to the side, blushing slightly "oh, well,...I still brought it, so if you do need it,..." He chuckled "so thoughtful." She only smiled, shaking her head, before sitting down in the chair beside him, getting him to lay down on her lap.

He settled in, and her hands went to work, brushing his hair soothingly. Just as it seemed like he was falling asleep, he grabbed one of her hands, kissing it softly "thank you." Lucy's hands stilled for a second before resuming it's path.

She smiled to herself, a small blush on her cheeks. He was the one she should be thanking. She literally had no idea where she would be without him.

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Lucy woke up to somebody shaking her shoulder softly. She lifted her head wearily to look at Natsu. Had she fallen asleep again? She squinted around the softly lit room. Happy was already placed in his carrier.

She looked back at Natsu smiling at her goofily "guess I wasn't the only one who needed some rest."

She groaned, taking the offered hand to help her get up "you can't even imagine how much trouble sleeping I've had lately. You're like,...those, you know like those dream catchers? Yeah, you're like that but a sleep catcher. I actually get sleep when you're there and then you're gone and."

She blinked. Woah. What was that? Natsu only laughed "are you drunk?" She shook her head with a pout. He chuckled "then I guess it's the tiredness talking." She groaned again, hanging her head. He laughed, grabbing the carrier and ushering her out of the room.

They waved the lady at the front desk as they left, and he helped her get into the front seat of his car. He placed her bag and sleeping Happy into the backseat, sliding in to the drivers seat right after.