Star-Crossed (A NatsuXLucy Fanfiction)

Chapter 31

Lucy's P.O.V.

I woke up alone in bed the next morning, the only covering being the bed sheet wrapped around myself. I frowned, sitting up in confusion, and winced. My muscles ached, but it was a pleasant ache. Stretching, I wrapped the sheet around me tighter to cover everything and swung my legs off of the bed, walking into the bathroom. I shut the door behind me, and aware of the fact Natsu did not know what the word 'knock' meant, I locked it as well. Once alone with the privacy I much desired, I let the satin sheet fall to the floor, circling my ankles. I contained a gasp at my reflection. My hair was rumpled and fuzzy, my lips swollen terribly...I let my eyes fall to my neck and shoulders, and the flesh above my breasts. I had small bruises- hickeys- covering the skin. My face turned bright red, and I lost my nerve. I turned on the shower hastily, grabbed a wash cloth and towel, and stepped in, washing the aftermath of last night's events away from my body.

Stepping out of the shower, I wrapped the towel around my body after drying off and unlocked the bathroom door, walking back into the bedroom. There, to my surprise, was Natsu making the bed. He wore a pair of white boxers and his scarf, but his usual vest and pants were, with my own dirty clothes, in the corner. I padded across the floor to my bag quietly, grabbing a light blue dress and undergarments out of it. As I was turning to go back to the bathroom and dress, two arms went around my waist.

"Good morning, love." Natsu whispered huskily into my ear. "How do you feel?" I blushed deeply, and stared down at my feet as his lips pressed gently on my neck.

"Good morning, Natsu." I replied simply, wanting desperately to be released, and to dress.

"You didn't answer my question?" He mumbled, turning me to face him gently. Memories from the night before resurfaced to the front of my mind. Natsu, glistening with sweat. His lips trailing up and down my chest as my heart practically ran a race with my mind. The soft moans as I pushed myself up to kiss his chest. His panting after we'd finished, and had laid together, me in his arms, staring into each other's eyes. I smiled at Natsu softly, and traced my index finger across his swollen bottom lip absentmindedly.

"Wonderful." I managed. He smiled back, and pulled me to his chest.

"So, you're not sore? I wasn't too rough?" I heard the worry in his voice. I locked my arms around his neck, and shrugged.

"I am sore, but it's definitely bearable. I was a virgin, so it's perfectly normal..." I trailed off, remembering when I woke up. "Why weren't you with me when I woke?" Natsu pecked my lips.

"Go get dressed and I'll show you."

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Intertwining our hands, Natsu led me outside. I slowly began to grin when I saw what he'd done: rose petals led to a small pond, and by the pond, he'd laid out a picnic.

"Nice." Was all I said. He wiggled his eyebrows.

"I know right? I'm just this awesome." I laughed, and together, we went to the pond, sitting on the picnic blanket. Our first day as a married couple was simple, but perfect.