Natsu and Lucy Lemon

My Birthday?

Natsu POV

I feel so weak. I can't believe she brought me all the way back here and after everything that's happened I would expect her to be furious but she just gave me her bed. I think she and I are close enough for me to do this now.

"Lucy what are you doing?"

"Huh? I'm grabbing some blankets for myself to keep warm on the couch."

"You know, we were sharing a bed in the infirmary, mind telling me how that happened?" I asked her but I already knew the answer haha so clever. I could tell I was making her blush and for some reason that made me feel really accomplished.

"Uh, well...you see...that's a funny story now that you mention it..." she was sweating pools and I'm not sure I like making her feel so embarrassed. Atta boy Natsu, you've got her right where I need her. It's that voice again, look I need you to go away right now. I just want to talk to my friend Lucy. Fine but your Birthday is in a week and don't think I won't have her then. See you later Natsu. My birthday? I wonder what it means by that.

"Yeah so anyway, I'm going to go lay down on my couch. See you in the morning Natsu." Oh no, I hadn't heard a word she said. I can't let her sleep on the couch, if anything she should be sleeping in her bed.

"Lucy, you should really let me take the couch. "

"No, it's okay. I don't mind, you've had a hard day and I don't want to make it any worse."

"You're the only one that could make it any better, Luce." The words flew out of my mouth before I could even think. Did I just say that? I never say things so straight about my feelings. We both kinda just stared at each other for a moment. I wonder what she's thinking right now. She broke the silence by dropping her blankets on the floor and smiling at them.

"Well, I guess I could take the floor in here and keep you company." I frowned at these words and got off the bed and laid next to her on the floor.

"Now does this make any sense, why should we share a floor when we could share a bed?" I smiled at her and I swear I didn't mean for that to come out as forward as it sounded.

"Okay Natsu, but you keep to your side!"

"Yes, ma'am!" I responded with a formal salute and she laughed under her breath as she walked over to the bed and got situated. That voice seems to be gone and I don't feel it's dark and scary presence anymore, laying next to her this time feels different. It actually feels like it is just the two of us for a change. I like being this close to her, she smells like vanilla and cupcakes.

"Lucy?"

"Yes, Natsu?"

"I'm sorry."

She turned to the center of the bed and faced me.

"About what?"

"About those dream things that have been happening." I almost couldn't say it, but I had to admit to what was going on. I just didn't know how to explain to her something that doesn't even make sense to me. Even after saying it I couldn't look her in the eyes, she is so untouched and pure but then something in my head ruined her trust in me. I don't think she could ever forgive me.

"Nat..su," she sobbed. Oh God no, she's crying! I want to hold her and make whatever hurt her die and burn but I'm the reason this time. No one else, I did this to her. I deserve to die and burn.

"Thank you, " huh, she's thanking me but I hurt her feelings! "Thank you for apologizing Natsu but I know it wasn't you. I also know that you would never hurt me and even though you can be a real dummy sometimes the one thing you have always tried so hard to do is protect me and my heart so, thank you." Before her words even really registered in me she wrapped her arms around me. I don't think I've ever been so confused, she's still in danger. What if the voice takes over while I'm awake and hurts her in real life? What if it comes back right now and says horrible things about her again? I guess I'll have to stop it from hurting her just like I do with every enemy I face.