The Gifted Mermaid➳Nalu

Chapter 15: Chow Down

"C'mon Happy! Today's gonna be super fun!" Natsu pumped his fist into the air, the blue cat excitedly flying around.

"Aye, sir!" Happy replied, drool starting to deep from his mouth. "And just imagine all of the fishies they must have!"

His wings fluttered slowly, letting him drift down as he dreamt of the different mouthwatering flavors making his tastebuds explode.

Lucy giggled as she held out her arms to catch the cat, caressing him in her arms like a baby. She wore her red attire this time, her hair into two low ponytails on each side.

"Hey Lucy, have you ever tried clam chowder?" Happy curiously asked, the delicious dish making his mouth salivate.

Lucy shook her head, not familiar with the name. "Actually I've never even heard of that before; what is it?"

"What?!" Both Natsu and Happy shockingly yelled. The Captain accidentally jammed his toe into his other heel while the cat started coughing from yelling so suddenly.

"Son of a bitch!" He muttered, shaking his stinging foot for a quick moment from the pain shooting through.

Lucy laughed at him while petting the blue cat, hearing him loudly purr against her. The salmon haired man hopped on one foot a couple times, the blue feline hysterically cracking up at him.

"Well I guess we're gonna have to find a place with all the good fishes!" Happy exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear.

Natsu waited for Lucy since she had trailed behind. Luckily they were only at the dock, so much less people were there.

Lucy was occupied by tickling Happy's tummy, her pace slowing down immensely. She didn't notice the salmon haired male squint his eyes at the cat in her arms while impatiently tapping his foot.

"Hey Happy, stop wasting our time!" Natsu yelled, crossing his arms.

The maiden giggled, both of her not minding Natsu's annoyed outburst as they finally approached him.

Happy stuck out his tongue. "What? You're just jealous you're not getting her attention!" He mocked.

Natsu's face darkened more red than a tomato, looking away with a pouty face. "No I'm not." He grunted back.

"Yes you are." Happy retorted before being tickle attacked once again, his laughs echoing through the air. He playfully patted her hand with his paws, making sure his claws weren't out so she didn't get scratched.

Lucy's smile only grew, several giggled leaving her racketing body. "You're cute when you're pouty, Natsu." She teased. She laughed as his blushing face turned towards her, speechless.

His lips pressed together and crossed his arms, knowing she was only subtly teasing him.

Lucy gently nudged him in the side to grab his attention again. He smiled back down at her and held out a hand.

"I don't want to lose you again." Natsu cheekily said, feeling her hand slip into his naturally. The blonde held Happy in one arm easily, letting him already fall into a light snooze.

The Captain sweat-dropped as he noticed his cat dead asleep in her arm. "I can't believe he fell asleep that quick; he usually hates being held by anyone, sometimes even me."

Lucy lightly giggled as his purrs grew. "Maybe I'm special."

He didn't doubt that statement for a second. "Maybe you are."

Their fingers slowly intertwined as they walked, Natsu letting Lucy swing their arms back and forth gently. He mentally thanked Mavis that Happy was still sleeping, or else he'd never hear the end of it.