Crush

Chapter 5

Clarity

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail. This is based off the Anime Series not the Manga Series. No copyright intended. I do own the story line, because I made that all up with my brain.

I sigh and straighten out my jacket, making sure I look somewhat presentable before I knock on the door.

"Dude, you look fine. Chill." Laxus says next to me.

He and I walked over to Lucy's to pick up her and Mira for the party held at the guild. I hear a faint rustling around the apartment before a flustered blonde beauty opens the door, looking a bit surprised to see me at the front door.

"Natsu?"

My breath hitches as I take in her entire appearance, she's wearing a knee length midnight blue sundress that fits her figure wonderfully, black flats, a necklace that I had given her for her birthday last year, it has a star in the center with little stars going up the chain, while her hair is put up into a bun. Her vanilla and honey scent filling the air, she is very beautiful.

"Wow, Luce, you're stunning."

She smiled sweetly, "Oh thank you. Mira did it."

"You're welcome, Natsu." Mira said walking up from behind Lucy, winking at me, letting me know that she dolled Lucy up for me.

Laxus pulls Mira to him, smirking at her. "Hey sexy, you ready?"

She giggled a bit, "Of course. I don't look this good for just anyone."

Mira is wearing a burgundy long sleeve lace dress that ends at her knees, black open toe heels and her hair is pinned to the side as it flows down in a white wave down her left shoulder. She does look quite beautiful herself but the main one I have my eye on is the girl standing in front of me biting her lip out of nervousness.

I held my arm out for Lucy to take, she smiles and loops her arm around mine. Mira and Laxus walk a bit in front of us as well all head towards the garden where the Rainbow Sakura trees are.

I hear her sigh, I turn to look at her. "I'm sorry Natsu. I didn't realize when you asked me to come with you tonight you meant it like an actual date-date...Mira explained it to me earlier. I'm sorry for being a bit dense to it."

"It's not your fault, Luce. I wasn't very clear when I asked you anyways, no harm done. We're still going as friends nonetheless."

I flashed smile at her that she returned soon after, "True but-"

The words left her as she looked like she was deep in thought.

"Do you want to go somewhere and talk? Just the two of us?" I asked her.

She nodded, I led her down the trail the sakura trees blowing in the wind as we traveled down the cobblestone path that goes around the garden until we came to a bench that overlooked the lake. We sat down and she sighed as she turned towards me.

"Why didn't you ever tell me?" she asked.

"Tell you what?" I asked back, a bit confused myself.

"That you loved me. Why didn't you ever tell me?"

I blushed and gulped at how quickly she figured it out. "H-How'd you find out?"

She giggled, "Oh please after Mira drilled me at the dress shop and continued to tease me, it was a no brainer. Plus the fact that Mira totally spilled your secret."

I silently cursed Mira, I knew she couldn't keep a secret even if her life depended on it.

"Damn it."

Lucy giggled again, "I know but we love her. Now back to my question, how come you never told me?"

I sighed, "I guess I just didn't want to lose you."

"What makes you think that you'd lose me by me knowing your feelings for me?"

I shrugged, "Because Luce, I didn't want to make you feel awkward or uncomfortable around me if you didn't feel the same way. Being your best friend was enough for me, it's just that I can't deny my feelings anymore. I love you, Lucy."

"I love you too, Natsu."

I looked at her, wide-eyed and surprised. Did I hear what I thought I just heard?

"You what?"

She giggled and play hit me, "I said that I love you, baka."

A grin plasters my face as I can't believe what I am hearing. It's true I'm not dreaming, she loves me too. I pull her close and kiss those lips that have been tempting me forever, I feel her smile against our kiss. I deepen the kiss as she moves herself closer to me, straddling me between her legs. We break apart after a bit to catch our breath.

"So does this mean you'll be my girlfriend?" I asked, smirking at her.

She laughed and rolled her eyes, "Duh, I thought you'd never ask."

This couldn't be more perfect, the love of my life returns my feelings with her own. There is nothing I can think of to describe just how happy I am. Right now, at this moment. A moment that I will always remember for the rest of my days, spending them next to her.

Thank you all for sticking it out with me this long, it means the world to me. Writing this story was really fun and I hope you all loved it as much as I had writing it. I am honored by all my fans for supporting me in writing this fanfic and those who kept motivating me to get this done. Thank you all for your love and support, it really means a lot to me. Now, on to the next story.

-AngelWings46486