I love you, Lucy Heartfilia

Chapter Two: Confessions

*Natsu's Pov, two weeks later*

"You like Lucy?! Oh Fire breath, some times you are hilarious!" Gray laughed histaricly at me as he patted my head gently.

I felt my face get hot with anger as an intense scowl covered my features.

Why did I even bother coming to Gray for help? He was completely useless in my time of need. Some times I just wish he's take me seriously.

I stared at the ground in frustariction.

"Whoa, wait. You're serious, aren't you?" He questioned after he calmed himself completely.

"Of course I'm serious you damn idiot!" I growled in his face.

"You mean, you ACTUALLY like Lucy Heartfilia?" He raised his eyebrows, he seemed to be a bit taken back by it.

"Yes, I just said that, you Ice Brain! Why did I even come talk to you? I can't even remember anymore." I sighed turning my back to the insensitive Ice mage.

The fact that I couldn't remember was a lie. I did in fact know exactly why I came to Gray. Because a few months after I brought Lucy to the guild, Gray came to me, seeking advice just like I was now. I felt he needed to know that I felt the same way about Lucy as he did.

He may be a complete ass some times, but I'd never think about hurting him like that if on the off chance she likes me back. Suddenly Gray had me in a headlock. He was rubbing my head violently with his knuckles, throwing my hair in all directions.

"Natsu has a crush!" He smiled brightly.

"Shut up!" I muttered through my teeth.

After moments of struggling and pleading for him to let go of me he finally put me down and allowed me to get fresh air.

"So you have a thing for Lucy, I guess we are in the same boat now." He spoke, his voice was calm.

I ran my hand through my hair, fixing the mess.

"Well, I thought you should know since you like her too. Actually I was wondering if you were okay with it?" I added into the conversation.

Gray nodded. "Of course I'm okay with it. I couldn't change the fact that you have feelings for Lucy even if I wasn't."

"Good!" I smiled brightly.

"Is there anything else you needed?" Gray questioned.

"Well, I overheard Mira and Lucy chatting about Loke. Mira knows how I feel about Lucy, I just feel like there is something going on with her and Loke that no one told me about." I plopped down on the ground, putting my face in my hands. " I guess I'm just lost and confused."

"Have you seen them do anything?" He asked right away.

"What do you mean?" I tilted my head.

I had no idea what something like that would even look like. I never knew my real parents so I never saw what kind of things say, couples do.

"You know, hold hands, cuddle...kiss?" Gray explained.

"No.." I shook my head. "They are rarely ever around each other, actually."

"Have you ever thought that maybe Lucy only thinks of Loke as a friend?" Gray questioned as he sat down next to me.

"Well yeah, but then when ever he talks to her he calls her things like princess and goddess. Lucy just like melts in his arms." I sighed.

"Girl like that stuff, you know. Being called things like that."

"They do?"

"Yeah, it makes them feel loved or something. I don't know, I had a conversation with Levy about it when I heard Gajeel call her princess." Gray laughed lightly