Mating Season: Total Uproar (✔)

Not Those Two!

3rd Person POV

   Once everyone had gathered their belongings and headed back towards the guild, they were lead to the infirmary.

   "So, how exactyly is this going to work?" Laxus muttered, arms crossed over his chest.

   "As you can see, I've seperated the infirmary into four sections, one for each pair. Natsu and Lucy will be in the section to the left, Gajeel and Levy in the one to the right, Mira and Laxus in the far left, and Romeo and Wendy, you can set your stuff down in the room to the far right, then follow me please," Makarov instructed.

   "Wait, but why do Wendy and Romeo need to be separated from us? It's still early in the season," Natsu asked. The rest nodded questioningly.

   "Remember, we don't know when these stages begin or end," Makarov said, stroking his beard, "so, as a precaution, we need to keep her in a separate room..." He hesitated, clearing his throat. "It's actually possible for her to severely injure any of you." He gestured to the other Dragon Slayers.

   "Wait, are you serious?" Lucy exclaimed, and Makarov nodded. The other Dragon Slayers gulped and cautiously looked at Wendy, who was looking at the floor, hugging her arms around her torso.

   "So, you kids get settled in, and Romeo and Wendy, grab a change of clothes and follow me," Makarov said, waving the two over. Wendy and Romeo grabbed their clothes and exited the room, leaving the other six to unpack.

   Each pair walked into their sections and began to get settled in, all except for Lucy. She stood in the doorway of the infirmary and listened to the rustling coming from the different "rooms".

   This is too weird, Lucy thought, I don't think I'm ready for this, but if what Makarov said is true, then Natsu will DIE if I don't.

   Lucy sighed and leaned her head against the door frame.

   "Oi, Lucy!" Natsu popped his head out of their room. "You gonna get your stuff out or what?" He asked, cocking his head sideways. Lucy forced a small smile.

   "Oh, yeah. I'm just gonna..." She gestured behind her, and turned to walk out of the infirmary, "...Yeah." She was about to step out, when a pair of arms snaked their way around her waist, pulling her up against a wall of warmth.

   "Thank you for doing this, Luce," Natsu breathed against her shoulder. Lucy let out a small gasp, then smiled, leaning her head back against Natsu's.

   "Happy to," she said, even though she thought it sounded unsure. She felt a smile stretch over Natsu's face as he pulled away.

   "You want me to come with?" He asked? Lucy turned her head and smiled.

   "Nah, it's okay. I'll be fine," she said. Natsu nodded and looked at the floor, blushing.

   "Alright, well...I'll be here..." He muttered, turning back to their room.
Lucy nodded and walked out of the infirmary.

   As she walked into the guild hall, she headed over to one of the tables and sat down.

   "Hey, Lucy," Grey mumbled, sliding into the seat across from her.

   "Has Master told you what's going on?" Lucy asked. Grey nodded.

   "Yeah, he told us after he dropped Wendy and Romeo off in the basement," he said, rubbing his head. Lucy smirked.