Heat(Natsu x reader)

Doubled Chances

"What kind of magic?"

"Fire."

"Age?"

"16."

"What does magic mean to you?"

This question shocks you to the point of speechlessness. The meaning of magic, to you, was to help people. People like your real parents who were killed and you were taken in by a fire dragon. You have yet to remember his name. Natsu's cheerful face turns into that of worry and regret as he see the tears that start to well up and gloss your (e/c) eyes.

"D-did I say something wrong?" he reaches his hand across the table and grabs yours gently. You squeeze his hand reassuringly and wipe your eyes.

"I was raised by a.... someone, until I was about 5, after my parents were killed. There was a little boy that was raised with me too. But we were separated when the woman who became my mom took me away."

He eyes glance at the waitress bringing dozens of plates of food.

"Well, you can continue if ya'd like. I'm here to listen. And ya might wanna have first pick at the food, cuz to be honest, I'll eat all of it if you don't."

You thought you could make out a hint of blush on his face. You reach for a plate of hibachi stir fry with shrimp and chicken.

"All my life I've dreamt of being a Dragon Slayer. A Fire one, like you, Natsu."

"Yeah, I've been searching for the dragon that raised me."

"My mother mentioned a man named Igneel but that's all remember."

He stops chewing the food in his mouth. His is frozen where he sits.

"I-Igneel?" he stutters after a long, piercing silence. You only nod in response. "Do you know where he is?" he asks hopefully.

You shake your head. "He disappeared after my mother took my away."

He finishes his food quickly, pays the bill, and rushes me out of the door.

"N-Natsu, I can't keep up!" After hearing this, he picks you up bridal style and rushes toward the train.

"We have to get back to the guild hall. You ARE a Fire Dragon Slayer," Natsu explains.

"I'm a... WHAT?!"

"THIS IS GREA-eeeeeeuggghhhhh." he replies as the train takes off.

"Here," You smile and offer him the spot under your arm.

"N-no thanks, you should rest. Here," he holds up his arm and pats his lap. You take the courage to kiss his cheek before you rest, because he has motion sickness. The warmth from his arm around your waist spreads from his skin through yours. You know you have fire abilities but he's controlling the heat of his skin that's touching you. That's amazing! You snuggle a little bit closer to his chest.

"Do you like her, Natsu?" Happy asks after he knows I'm asleep.

"I guess, Happy. She's that little girl. The one that I've been trying to find along with Igneel."

"Do you think we'll ever be able to find him?"

"I think now that we have (Y/n), our chances are doubled," he smiles.