The Dragon and The Princess

Chapter 17

•Lucy's POV•

I felt a little helpless last night, but I think I made Natsu feel better. I of course knew what it was like to lose a parent, but mine was never murdered. The loss of loved ones hits really hard. I thought I would never get over my mother's passing. Day by day, the time I spend with Natsu and everybody fills that hole. I use to feel empty and alone, but now those feelings are leaving me. I hugged tighter to Natsu and cuddled closer to him.

All these thoughts really made me upset, but those painful memories will soon leave. I can feel happier memories starting to fill in. These past few weeks sure have been fun, even if I got spicy stuff in my eye. Even Ichiya coming over was a bit of an adventure, except the whole kale thing. I don't know how my life would be without Natsu, probably married off to that pervert orange head. Natsu sure has done a lot of things for me without even knowing it, I need to thank him again.

I shifted a little and snuggled into the warmth that is Natsu. His scarf was right in my face, it smelt so good. I wonder what time it is right now, and I wonder how long I've been awake. I could hear Natsu groaning a little as he hugged me tighter. Something was a bit different this morning. I felt something different.

What could it be? I felt like Natsu was somewhat smaller, and softer? I refused to open my eyes, and I have no idea why. Nothing could be wrong... right? I tried to move my hands, but they were interlocked with something.

Now I was a little freaked out. I snapped my eyes open and couldn't believe what I saw. I-It was Natsu, Natsu from my dream. Was this a dream? I pulled my hand out from under the covers and saw why I could not move it. Natsu's hands were interlocked with mine, what was happening? This had to be a dream, Natsu was a dragon not human... right? I unlocked one of my hands from Natsu's grip and pinched myself.

   "Ow!" I yelped. I put my free hand over my mouth as Natsu began to stir, but he didn't wake. My pinch hurt, I was awake. Human Natsu was really here. I moved my hand up to his face and touched his cheeks. Natsu's face was so soft.

This felt like the dream all over again, except this was real. Natsu sighed in discomfort and moved even closer to me. Natsu shoved his head right into the crook of my neck. H-He started to sniff, what was he doing? I was going to die from this, didn't I say Natsu Dragneel will be the death of me?

   "Rushiee." Natsu murmured into my neck. Who the heck was Rushiee? Did he mean to say Lucy? What was the idiot dreaming of now? I swear if he calls me a tease I will sock him right in the nose. I wanted to get up but also stay right here, even if I wanted to get up I couldn't. Natsu had both of his legs tangled with mine. I am trapped.

This was just great, I'm basically cuddling with him. Well I cuddle with Natsu all the time, but this felt different. I can't believe this is happening. What's more important is how this happened. How does a 19 year old dragon turn into a boy? Igneel has got some explaining to do when he gets here. I looked down at Natsu and saw that cute sleeping face again. All day yesterday I wanted to see it again. I'm such a weirdo, what am I going to do?

What made Natsu's face even cuter was how slept with his mouth open and also had a small smile there. Wait, usually when people sleep with their mouths open they tend to drool. If Natsu Dragneel drools on my neck I will be so pissed. I started to examine over Natsu's features and saw something that made me want to scream. Natsu Dragneel, was naked while cuddling me. Do you want to know what's even worse? I am also naked.

No I do not strip without knowing it like a certain someone will not mention, Gray Fullbuster. Last night I was about to go to bed, except I wanted to put a night gown on. I got up out of bed and changed. And I went back to bed, end of story. It still doesn't explain why I'm naked! I was having a naked embrace with Natsu. I am so glad that Happy is not with us at the moment, I would never live this down.