Nervously, she set down the plates at the small table, carefully arranging the honey chicken breasts, drizzling some vinaigrette on top of the baby greens and fig salad. The cottage cheese sat firmly in place on the figs, smiling at her along with the finely chopped walnuts.
Lucy returned to the tiny kitchen, grabbing two wine glasses and a bottle of wine.
This was okay; they were fully grown adults, after all...
Once the table was set, the chocolate ready to dip, the strawberries red and glistening, a candle glowing, Lucy adjusted her dress. The ruby red cocktail dress clung to every curve on Lucy's body, pronouncing her cleavage and there was a slit in the fabric revealing her belly button. The dress itself was backless and she loved it. Lucy left her hair down, hoping her hair would dry curlier if she left it alone. Her makeup remained minimal and she prayed this would get her somewhere...
The door to her apartment open, and Natsu sauntered in, wearing dark pants and a white shirt, his muffler forever tied around his neck.
Lucy demanded that he dress a little nicer that evening before she left the guild to prepare.
Lucy smiled, and went over to him, greeting him with a kiss. It was simple and honestly, just a greeting. Natsu's brow arched at the sight of her outfit, the candle lit dinner and minimal lighting.
"You look nice," he said, a tad bit reserved.
Lucy giggled, knowing he complimented her purely so she wouldn't get upset.
"Dinners ready," she all but purred.
Natsu swallowed and went to his spot. Lucy settled in her chair, her gaze flickering to his face then to her plate. Natsu's brow furrowed in confusion, albeit not entirely hating her unusual behaviour.
Before he chowed down, his epiphany hit, "You're on your 'girl' time, aren't you?!"
Lucy's eye twitched and she curled her fingers into her hand.
She forced a giggle, "Not at all."
"Weirdo..." He muttered, digging in.
While his attention was stolen by the food, the Celestial Spirit mage had a few moments to collect herself, reminding herself he was dense. Remind herself that he might drive her crazy before anything happens between them.
"Wine?" She suggested after eating some of her salad.
It was actually pretty good. Natsu shrugged and she poured him a glass, filling her own. The red liquid sloshed in its clear prison as she went to take a sip. It easily slid down her throat, tasting bittersweet.
Like it was nothing, Natsu downed his glass and finished off his plate.
"Man that was good! Oh awesome! Strawberries."
Natsu reached out to take a strawberry, but Lucy stopped him.
She stood, swaying towards him, sitting on the edge of the table. Her skirt rose higher up her thighs and she tilted his chin up, meeting his confused-and a bit terrified-eyes.
"Let me help you," she breathed, a wanton smile spreading across her lips.
Lucy blindly reached for a strawberry, never breaking eye contact with Natsu. His lower lip trembled a bit, and his Adam's apple bobbed when he swallowed.
How cute, she thought, he's nervous.
"Open wide," Lucy purred and Natsu obeyed, taking a bite from the fruit.
