The Dragon and The Princess

Chapter 43

•Lucy's POV•

I had just woken up a minute or two ago, and I had already noticed one thing. Ah, this morning is one of the most perfect mornings ever so far. Somehow during the night Natsu and I switched positions a little. We were both laying on our sides facing one another. Natsu had his arm wrapped around me like he was trying to pull me closer.

I don't know what it is, but cuddling is the best thing in the world. I just feel so safe in his arms. I trailed my eyes across his sharp jawline to his cheekbones, then bak down to his lips. His mouth was also slightly ajar and I could hear his light snoring, it was music to my ears.

   "I didn't know you could be so cute." I giggled softly. My eyes darted back down to his lips as I noticed his bottom lip pushed forward, making a pouting expression. Natsu opened one eye which startled me. He was fake sleeping again wasn't he! How did I not manage to catch him!

   "I'm not cute." Natsu whined while opening the other eye. How could he say that? He was so cute when he was sleeping.

   "I never said anything like that." I teased. Natsu squinted both of his onyx eyes at me. I did say it aloud, and even in my head. But who cares, teasing Natsu is one of my favorite things to do.

   "Teasing you is also one of my favorite things to do." Natsu snickered. Natsu reached his hand out from under the dark blue silky comforter and and poked my cheek. What was he doing? I said it first! I pulled my hands out from the covers and began to poke his cheek back.

   "I could do this all day." Natsu chuckled. I nodded my head in agreement. It was too early for this. I dropped my hand onto my pillow, which seemed a bit furry. My eyes widened when I felt a sudden scratch on the back of my neck.

"Lucy's head is so big!" Happy cried out. I quickly leaned up to see Happy laying on top of my pillow. I felt my cheeks heat up. Happy heard everything! It's a good thing Natsu didn't try doing anything else other than teasing.

"You're so lucky Lucy." Natsu grinned. I didn't like this grin Natsu put on. It meant something was going to happen later for sure. I put two fingers up and pointed them at my eyes and then at him.

"I'm watching you dragon boy." I whispered. I heard Happy groan and Natsu did the same. Except Natsu's was a little bit more like a growl now that I think about it.

"You two really need to stop flirting like that in front of me." Happy sighed heavily. I shrugged it off. I need to be more cautious of my surroundings as well. I didn't even know Happy was even there, I feel kind of bad now.

I looked down at the pouting cat. I smiled slightly as I shifted myself so I was facing him. Happy flinched like I was going to hit him or something. I rolled my eyes and reached my hands out, picking Happy up and pulling him towards my chest.

"I'm sorry Happy." I apologized. Happy looked up at me like he was going to cry. Oh my god, he was crying!

"I'm sorry for calling you all those mean names." Happy sniffled. I smiled wider. I started to pet his back. I looked down to see his little green backpack not with him. When the backpack was there, I guess I couldn't see that.

"You're a guild member as well!?" I asked. I didn't know cats could join. I don't see any problem with it, but it is a bit weird. But hey, my life is also a bit weird. Actually it's a lot weird.

"Of course he is." Natsu laughed. I looked back down at Happy. I let one hand fall down to my side to reach into my pocket. I thought of the one thing that always makes Happy, well, happy. I pulled out his most treasured thing.