I've always loved you.

Chapter One

Dear Mom and Dad,

It's been six months since Lisanna confessed to Natsu and he returned her feelings. It was those feelings that I wished he returned to me. Like Cana said before, they were in love with each other since they were kids. It's only natural that it would happen eventually. Since then those two have became a team, teaming up with Grey, Wendy, and Erza. Becoming the new strongest team. I am basically just a castaway. Something they don't need anymore.

How do I make money now, I go on jobs by myself. They aren't like the adventures from before. I really do miss those adventures. It's different, for once I'm keeping the entire share of the money. I was able to move into a house of my very own. No rent, it was something I was able to save up for. It's a cute little town house along the canal. It's nice not having to worry about rent. One day I'll be able to buy back the mansion and restore it to it's former glory.

I think I'm going to end the letter here, tomorrow I have to up to get a mission from Mira. She says it'll be perfect for me and that she didn't want anyone else to have it. Which is weird because I thought she'd save it for her sister. I shouldn't complain right, it's probably the one thing I need.

Your loving daughter,

Lucy.

I placed the letter in the envelope to put it gently where the other letters are. I smiled and put my pjs, which were now just a simple oversized sweater and black short shorts. I crawled into bed which was a little colder than usual. I remember when Natsu used to crawl into bed. I got so angry at him but at the same time I enjoyed it. He was such a peaceful sleeper. As my thoughts were invaded by the man, I slowly drift off into the sleep.

In the middle of the night, I had a dream that someone wrapped their strong arms around me. It made feel safe and loved. I could feel myself wrap my arms around this person. It was male and his body with an exceptionally toned body. I can feel him pull me in tighter, his lips half an inch away from my ear. He kissed it before whispering.

I've always loved you.

"Natsu!" I jump up, screaming hearing my alarm go off very early into the morning. I try to catch my breath, looking around the room. It was only a dream even though it felt so real.

I go through the motions of getting out of bed and getting ready. I put my stockings on, a black mini skirt, followed by a pink floral strapless shirt I got from the mission. I put a jacket over top of it and put my keys on. I put my hair up in a ponytail to the side and looked in the mirror. I looked like I was about to go on a mission with Natsu and the gang. I smiled at the thought, feeling tears come to my eyes. I remember what Lisanna said to me a few weeks after going out with Natsu.

"You don't have to be around him all the time, I'm with him now. I'm the new Lucy on the team. So don't worry, nothing will happen to him."

I shook my head out of the memory and looked down. Taking my hair down and putting it in a side braid instead. I run downstairs and put my boots on, looking at the clock. It's just shy of five o'clock although Mira said to be there at 6. I know she's there at 5 to get ready for the early morning drinkers. I walked out the door and started to head towards the Guildhall.

Once I got to the Guildhall, it was quiet and dark. Which is different since it's always so lively. I walk in, even though all the lights are now. Something caught my eye. I look over to my right and all I could do is blush. There was Natsu sleeping on the table, his nuzzled in the arms that were folded on the table. Happy was sleeping right next to him. The memories of the dream came back, him being in the same bed as me once again. I walk up to Natsu, reaching out to put my hand on his head to comb his cherry blossom pink hair with my fingers.