Star-Crossed (A NatsuXLucy Fanfiction)

Chapter 4

Lucy's P.O.V.

As we reached the guild hall, I pulled my hand out of Natsu's and ran inside. The first thing that came to mind: request board. Then, slowly, I remembered that I had to go on a job with Team Natsu. This seemed to be known, because Gray and Erza came bounding up to me with eager grins on their faces. Happy and Natsu stood behind me, so I was pretty much surrounded.

"Guys, can't we... like... talk about this?" I asked looking at the four faces peering at me. The whole guild had stopped to watch. A symphony of murmurs filled the silence.

"Wow. The old Team Natsu, huh?"

"Lucy's here again today?!"

"They're all surrounding her..."

"Is there gonna be a fight or somethin'?"

There was one thing in particular that caught my attention, giving me a greedy ear. "Didn't you hear? Lucy is Natsu's mate."

"Let's turn around before Lucy or Erza hear us. I don't wanna get beat up!" And it went back to noise.

"So, Lucy. Today's the day." Gray grinned.

"You're finally going on a job with us again!!!" Erza cheered. I laughed slightly at their excitement.

"Have you got a job in mind?" Erza nodded.

"Well, as you know, you can take on S-class wizard jobs if accompanied by an S-class wizard." I nodded, and understood what she was saying. Then, "I found one that you guys will just love!" She jumped into explanation, saying what we would be doing. It sounded pretty lengthy,  considering how far we had to travel, and it was on a snowy mountain.

"Basically, we just have to defeat a couple Wyverns and collect the herbs again. However, it has babies now, so they're calling it an S-class." I nodded along, and smiled once they'd finished.

"Cool! When're we leaving?"

"This evening." Telling her I'd pack in just a little while, I moved out of the circle and to the bar, ordering a glass of water. I paid and drank it down before handing the glass back.

"Thanks, Mira." I said smiling. She smiled back and sat her tray down, leaning over the bar.

"How's it goin with your mate?" Mira whispered, sending shivers up and down my spine.

"I gotta go pack." I murmured, standing quickly. I caught Natsu watching as I ran out of the guild. In that moment, I knew; he'd heard the whispers. Heard Mira's question. So, who told the whole guild? I don't believe it was Mira... Sighing, I shut and locked my door. Running to my bathroom, I got myself cleaned up, leaving my hair straightened and down. I slid on black jeggings, laced my black combat boots once again, and put on a maroon blouse with my black leather jacket over it. Perfect. My keys went back on the belt loop, jingling as I gathered stuff in my pink backpack, placing the contents I'd need inside it, along with a book to read on the way. After I had finished, I walked into Happy's room and got his backpack for him, making sure it had everything he'd want and need in it. Leaving and shutting the door, locking it as well, I headed to Natsu's house, though I knew I'd regret it. I hesitated when I reached his place, before knocking. The door slowly creaked open. I stepped inside, and almost thought I'd walked into the wrong house. Unlike but a day or two ago, there was an actual bed, the place was cleaned from head to toe, and I saw all of the jobs we'd went on together aligning the back wall. Pretty much everything involving us. The hammock sat neatly in its place. This place was weird.

"Yo, Lucy!" Natsu called. I turned suddenly, and saw Natsu standing by the bed, zipping his bag. Happy was curled on his head. I walked up to him.

"Natsu." I spoke, before picking up Happy. He groggily curled up in my arms. Laughing, I stroked his fur. Natsu smiled at this, and motioned for me to put Happy in the hammock. I did so, and rocked it a bit so he'd stay asleep. Sitting his bag on Natsu's dining table, I also shrugged off my own and came to his bed, where he was motioning for me to sit. As soon as I did, his hand found mine. He brought it to his lips and kissed it, which made my insides flip out. In need of a distraction, I gestured with my free hand around the room.