Pandemics, Neighbours, and Cats [NALU]

Food Fight!!!

Natsu groaned as he lifted his head, an awful crick in his neck. Why did he ever think it would be a good idea to fall asleep like that? He rubbed at the back of his neck, moving it this way and that to try and get some feeling back into his stiff muscles.

Happy meowed, making Natsu look over in the direction. He froze. There was a strip of light filtering through the crack in the curtain, washing golden light over Lucy's sleeping form.

She was curled in on herself, an extra large hoodie wrapped around her hands. Her face was peaceful, lips parted slightly as she breathed evenly. Her blonde hair was messily laid out around her, draping her pillow and shoulders in golden locks. It was honestly,....a beautiful picture.

But then Happy meowed again, pawing eagerly at Natsu's arm. Right, he had to feed him. He groaned, pushing himself up, before pausing as he looked at Lucy again. Grabbing a throw blanket, he covered her carefully before making his way to his apartment.

After Happy was fed and satisfied, it gave Natsu some time to lean back against his counter and just think. The last few days had been,...interesting for him personally. He was,..confused, to say in the least.

He rubbed a hand over his face. He had been really glad to be able to stay with his neighbour. She was really nice, and kinda cute, and seemed like a fun person to just be around. But, still this wasn't expected. He wasn't one for relationships.

The one long-term relationship he had ever been in had ended awkwardly. She had been his childhood best friend, and she wasn't too bad looking so he decided to give it a try. In the end, she ended up leaving him because they were too much like siblings.

He hadn't been heart-broken, but still it wasn't the greatest feeling when someone flat out told you they didn't want to be with you. He had even tried again with anyone else after that. He had no point too. He wasn't really interested in having a relationship at all in general, so he never stressed over it.

But this was different. This was something new. And he felt terrified. He couldn't fuck it up again. Especially when she had accepted him into her home to stay with her for the WHOLE pandemic. Heck, even Happy had taken to her right away.

What he really needed right now, was help. From a trusted somebody. "I say you just flat out tell her everything!!" Natsu groaned, pulling the phone away from his ear a bit "but see, I can't just do that Erza." There was some grumbling from the other end before she came on again "and why not?!?"

He rolled his eyes "because I just can't. It's-,...it's complicated." There was some more yelling for which he just sighed and pulled the phone away from his ear, ignoring everything. A quieter voice popped back on "I'm sorry, she's started punching things. I've gotta calm her down. Maybe you can call her again a bit later?"

Natsu chuckled shaking his head "yeah, that's fine Jellal. Go take care of her. I'll call again later." They exchanged goodbyes before hanging up. Natsu sighed, letting his head drop backwards as he closed his eyes. He'd probably have to ask someone else.

Natsu somewhat cleaned his apartment quickly, cleaning the kitty litter and changing the garbage. He took out the garbage and grabbed both his and Lucy's mail as he went back upstairs. He dropped his mail back at his apartment before heading back to Lucy's.

Lucy was just waking up as he walked, stretching from her place on the couch. "Good morning Princess" he called, placing her mail on the table. She made a little noise before sitting up and rubbing her eyes "mmm, g'mornin."

Natsu had to ignore the way his chest felt tight, as he walked back closer to her. It all just felt so right, so domestically homey (whatever that was supposed to mean), but he liked it. Like this was exactly what was supposed to happen every morning. Perhaps it would happen.