Star-Crossed (A NatsuXLucy Fanfiction)

Chapter 26

Natsu's P.O.V.

I guided Lucy towards the second floor of the guild hall the moment we stepped in, wanting to announce our plans to the rest of the guild. Her small hand shook in mine, so I gripped it tighter, in reassurance. I stole a glance, and caught her already looking at me. I smiled lightly, and pulled her a little closer to me.

"It's gonna be fine, Lucy. Don't be nervous." She sat her mouth in a firm line, and nodded. How cute is she? (She's my mate, so if you answer that and you're male...I'll find you. It was rhetorical). I cleared my throat, catching the attention of most. Suddenly, there were hundreds of eyes on us...I understood why Lucy was feeling a little apprehensive. Pushing away said emotion, I addressed them as a whole.

"Lucy and I would just like to announce that we've decided to get married next month." I expected cheering, cooing, the full nine yards. Instead, we were struck with deafening silence. Finally, Cana stepped forward, wobbling a bit- she was drunk, of course.

"So, when she due?" Lucy immediately made a choking noise, getting behind me. What the-

"I-i-it's n-not l-l-like th-that!" Lucy stuttered out, blushing like crazy. I looked from her, to Cana, and thought about the words. 'So, when is she due?' It didn't sound like anything to get upset over...the information clicked into place, and I felt like blushing along with Lucy.

"Lucy isn't pregnant!"I practically screamed, earning snickers from the guys around the guild.

"How do ya know, Flame Brain?" Gray asked, crossing his arms over his chest, winking.

"Cause she and I haven't done anything." I stated, mocking his stanza. Silence....fits of laughter. What was so funny about that?!

"Oh, I see. I see!!" Erza exclaimed, shooting up from her own seat, grinning. "He's wanting to hurry and get married so they can have-"

"You finish that sentence and I'll kick your ass," Lucy warned, stepping out from behind me and towards the rail. Erza shrugged, requipped into her Titania armor, and backed towards the doors.

"Sex." Faster than anything I've ever seen before, Lucy dove over the rail and shot towards Erza.

"Fleuve d'étoiles!" Lucy drew her whip, and I watched as the two of them locked in battle. They left out the doors of the guild hall, followed by everyone. No joke. I ran along side Gray to the front of the crowd to get a better look. What I saw was pretty insane. Lucy had managed to pin Erza to the ground with a net weaved from the whip, which had expanded greatly. Erza squirmed, laughing, while Lucy yelled at her angrily.

"WHY WOULD YOU EVEN SAY THAT I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS YOUR ACCUSATIONS REALLY HURT MY FEELINGS AND-" I noticed tears coursing down Lucy's cheeks. Any amusement I had felt a moment ago was gone. I went to move towards her, when Gray placed a hand on my shoulder.

"Let them talk it out," He said. I nodded once, to say I understood.

"Y-you're crying." Erza murmured, as the net returned to being a whip at Lucy's side. I watched the red head sit up and wipe away Lucy's tears.

"I didn't mean to upset you," She told my mate. Lucy sniffled.

"I don't think he'd marry me just to sleep with me."

"I know, I know." Erza promised, opening her arms for Lucy. She went straight to her, crawling into her lap and accepting the hug. People chuckled or cooed, before the crowd disbanded and it was just the girls, Gray, Jellal, and myself. I eyed Jellal carefully. He did the same to me.

"Hello," I said.

"Hiya." He replied.

"Welcome to the guild."