Last chapter for this story, oh man. I'm so happy all of you have liked it!

I decided to make the oneshot coming up be published on May 3rd. Sorry, everyone. :[

Thank you so much for sticking with this awkward story and I hope you are content the final chapter!

"Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven!" The crowd surrounding Natsu and Lucy chanted in unison.

Lucy let Natsu guide her to his lips. She melted into the kiss, only interested in the softness of his lips.

By the time the couple broke apart, Lucy and Natsu were as red as a rose.

"Three! Two! One!" The crowd cheered as the rainbow tree lit up.

Immediately, the tree's light switch flipped on and was illuminated by a variation of colors. It glistened colors of the rainbow, having sections for each color. Blue blended with yellow, yellow mixed with red, red fused with pink, pink mingled with purple, and purple weaved with blue. The colors harmonized together so well it was jaw dropping.

Lucy glanced around expecting to see everyone else's jaw fallen to the ground, but instead all of the couples were lip-locked.

"Natsu..." Lucy turned to Natsu. "I think we kissed at the wrong time."

"Nope, we just started early," Natsu simply replied as he kissed the female again.

Lucy laughed while Natsu's lips were against hers. She returned the kiss, her body overflowing with bliss. Natsu leaned in closer, cupping her face with his right hand, and almost toppled over Lucy.

"We're in public!" Lucy whispered out of breath.

"Sorry sorry!" Natsu smiled sheepishly, regaining his composure. "Luce, do you by chance feel different?"

The blonde tilted her head, "Hmm. No, why?"

Lucy watched Natsu's shoulder slump.

"I thought that if I kissed you, you might get your memory of me back," He said quietly.

"You kissed me just for that reason?" Lucy asked trying not to reveal her hurt.

"No no, of course not!" Natsu responded large-eyed. "I genuinely wanted to kiss you."

Natsu covered his mouth with the back of his hand trying to keep his blush hidden.

Lucy smiled at him, her happiness returning. The male pushed himself up from the grass and held out his hand for her. She snatched it tightly and he pulled her up, with a little bit more strength than needed. She jumped a little as she was in the air but a muscular arm came to her rescue, wrapping around her waist.

"You're so light," Natsu stated.

"I think you're pretty heavy," Lucy responded playfully.

Natsu grinned and intertwined his fingers with Lucy's again. They walked hand in hand around the streets filled with the Hanami shops. The sky had magically developed into a dark blue and the stars unmasked themselves.

"That tree was stunning," Lucy told Natsu, her voice filled with admiration.

"I'm glad you were able to see it in person this year," He replied.

"I'm still trying to picture how massive the pot was," Lucy scrunched her eyebrows in thought.

Natsu instantly stopped walking and stared at Lucy.

"Luce, how did you know the tree was in a pot?"

"Eh? Uh.. I don't know," Lucy said puzzled.

Natsu studied her expression and sighed, "It's alright. That just means we're one step closer."

Lucy nodded slightly and followed Natsu once he started strolling again.

It was back to being silent again and Lucy felt her giddy mood fading. She tried to get the feeling back again.

"Did you see that couple back there? They were wearing matching shirts. One said 'I like him' the other said 'I like her more.' Did you see it?"

"Nah, don't think so," he replied distantly.

"Oh."

Lucy watched all the lovey-dovey couples around them enjoying their night and she silently sighed. She was about to release her hand from Natsu's until she felt a light brush against her knuckles. Natsu dragged his thumb across her knuckles; butterflies flew into Lucy's stomach.

"What are we going to do now?" Lucy asked.

"Hmm.. Oh, I know," Natsu pulled Lucy to a small cafe that had only a few guests.

The floor was a glittering white, if you glared at it enough, you'd see your reflection. With each step Lucy took, her shoes made a click noise. The tables were circular and teal. Two chairs sat at each table, facing each other.

"This place is so fancy looking," Lucy observed.

Natsu nodded, "It's cheap, though."

The couple sat at a table nearest to the window, as soon as Lucy sat down she turned to her left and watched Magnolian citizens pass by. Seeing so many people at once was incredibly hectic but amusing to watch.

"Good evening and Happy Hanami!" A waiter greeted the couple. "What would you like to drink?"

"I'd like to have plain black coffee," Natsu ordered. "And she would like a-"

"A strawberry frappuccino, please," Lucy blurted out.

"Certainly. I'll be right back," The waiter nodded politely and walked back to make the drinks.

"You didn't even look at the menu," Natsu said in disbelief.

Lucy groaned, "It just came out. I can't even remember what it tastes like."

"Well, you did get that every time we came here," He told the blonde.

"Is it good?" Lucy asked curiously.

"Not to me, but to you, definitely. You always made me try it without my permission. It's so gross," Natsu shuddered.

Lucy snickered, "It must be good then."

"I'm sorry for your wait, here are your beverages," The waiter gently placed a petite white cup filled with black coffee and a glass of cold coffee on the table.

Lucy peered at her coffee. It looked too elegant to even drink. The glass cup was filled with ice cold coffee, having a light brown tint. On top was precisely sprayed fluffy whipped cream. There was a thin strawberry drizzle on top.

Lucy couldn't stop gazing at it, "This is too much."

"Just drink it already," Natsu encouraged while sipping his coffee slowly.

Lucy tapped the edge of the straw on the table a few times and teared through the wrapper around it. She dipped her straw into the cup and sipped in the cold drink.

"This is so good!" Lucy exclaimed.

Natsu pretended to hurl.

"I don't understand how you don't like this. It's the best thing I've ever tasted!" Lucy's happiness was contagious, Natsu smiled at the blonde.

"Remember when I dropped the coffee all over myself because I was laughing too hard?" Lucy asked joyfully.

Natsu and Lucy's face fell at the same time.

"It happened again.." Lucy's voice was heavy with remorse.

"It sure did," Natsu responded.

Lucy directed the conversation elsewhere in a flash.

"Why did you get the boring coffee?"

"Because I'm a boring person," Natsu shrugged.

"Completely," Lucy agreed with a smile. "Hey, give me some room down here," Lucy moved her legs around the table, bumping into Natsu's several times.

"I'm taller than you, I need more space!" Natsu stretched his legs out even more.

Lucy pouted, "Fine. But when I can't walk because of how cramped my legs feel, don't blame me."

"I guess I'll just have to carry you bridal style," Natsu said casually.

Lucy's face flushed. She stared down at the table sipping her coffee, hoping Natsu couldn't see.

After the two finished their coffees, Natsu grabbed Lucy's hand once again and walked with her around the streets. Lucy yawned.

"Uh oh, you're already yawning," Natsu looked down at the blonde.

"I'm just a bit tired," Lucy admitted.

"I'll take you home," Natsu started walking towards Lucy's apartment.

Lucy reluctantly followed, she didn't want to whine to Natsu and say she wanted to stay some more. Nobody likes a person who complains too much.

As Natsu led Lucy, she watched the stars above them. There was a star that caught her attention. It was way more brighter than the rest. It stood out immensely, anybody would be able to see it at first glance. It reminded her of a certain someone. She stopped walking.

"Natsu, look up at the sky. There's a star that reminds me of you," Lucy pointed up to the star.

Natsu squinted at the star, "It does sort of look like me."

"It has your hair, too," Lucy played along, trying not to choke from laughing.

"I have a better scarf, though," Natsu bragged.

Lucy eyed the scarf. She reached for it and twirled the ends of the scarf around her fingers.

"I really do like this scarf," Lucy said softly.

"You used to tell me that a lot. Everybody always asks, 'Natsu, why are you wearing a scarf in the middle of summer?!' I'd always get so annoyed with them, but you're the only one who hasn't questioned it," Natsu's voice seemed far away.

He blinked out of his daze, "Let's go."

Natsu and Lucy arrived at her apartment way too quickly for Lucy's taste. He walked her to her room.

"Why don't you come in?" She invited Natsu.

"Just for a bit, okay?"

The female unlocked the creaking door and flipped on the lights. It was dead silent as the two sat down at the coffee table.

"Can I ask you a question?" Lucy broke the silence.

Natsu nodded. Lucy took a deep breath.

"How do you feel about me?"

Natsu felt his heartbeat stop.

"Uh.." Natsu coughed.

"Ah, nevermind! Forget I asked!" Lucy waved her hands in the air, her cheeks flushed.

"No, it's okay," he assured. "Just don't freak out on me after I say this."

"I'm in love with you, Luce."

"What?" Lucy felt her body shake.

"I've been in love with you since we met," he continued. "You're perfect. We have so much in common I just know we're meant for each other. When you asked me what type of relationship we had before you lost your memory of me, it took me so much strength to stop myself from telling you."

Lucy stared in astonishment.

"I've been wanting to say that for so long," Natsu breathed out.

"Wow," Lucy whispered.

"I understand if you don't feel the same since I'm basically a stranger to you," He told her.

"My heart beats really fast when I'm around you but I don't know why," Lucy said shortly.

"That makes me really happy," Natsu admitted. He raised himself up from the table.

"I'm going to go now, I know you're tired. I'll see you tomorrow, Luce," He walked towards the door.

"I'm going to get my memory of you back, just you wait!" Lucy called to him.

Lucy heard the door close. She sighed loudly and dropped her head on her table.

"I'm so stupid."

Natsu replayed Lucy's words.

"I'm going to get my memory of you back!"

He went up to the nearest brick wall and hit his forehead against it. He knew Lucy wasn't going to get her memory back. It's been far too long, this was permanent amnesia. All he could do now was start from square one and become her best friend again. Even though Lucy would know that he is in love with her.

"I'm so stupid," He mumbled while hitting his head against the wall again.

Natsu walked towards his home, thinking of all the ways he was going to get his best friend back. He would start first thing in the morning at the guild.

Good luck to me.

Lucy awoke from her sleep and yawned loudly. She took her usual half an hour to raise herself from her bed and changed into her regular clothes. She drunk her coffee and kept glancing at her door, waiting for it to swing open.

Where is he?

She hurriedly walked to the guild trying to remain calm. How could he just do that without explanation?

She entered the guild doors and waved good morning to her guildmates.

"How was your Hanami, Lu-chan?" Levy hollered from her table.

"Hanami? When did.. Hold on, Levy-chan. I need to speak with someone," Lucy scanned the guild, searching for a certain pink haired man. She spotted him speaking with Mirajane.

"So that's what I'm going to do. Does it sound good?" Natsu asked Mirajane.

"Good morning, Lucy!" Mirajane greeted happily.

"Morning, Mirajane-san. Excuse us," Lucy grabbed Natsu's wrist and pulled him away.

"Love birds," Mirajane giggled to herself.

"Where were you this morning? You could have told me before that you weren't going to come," Lucy slightly whined.

Natsu looked at her with confusion, "What do you mean?"

Just as Lucy was about to explain a blue cat flew into the middle of the two.

"Good morning, Lucy!" The blue cat greeted. "Why are you and Natsu over here? Come talk to-"

"Sorry, Happy, could you leave us alone for a second?" Lucy cut him off.

"So rude!" Happy cried while flying away.

"Okay, as I was saying-" Lucy went on.

"You remember Happy?" Natsu's eyes grew.

"Of course, how could I forget him?" Lucy asked.

"Do you remember me?" Natsu grabbed the blonde's shoulders tightly.

"Obviously. Why would I ever forget you?"

Natsu couldn't believe what he was hearing. He tested it.

"What am I to you?" Natsu asked quickly.

"My best friend. Natsu, why are you asking these questions?"

Lucy was engulfed into a bear hug. She felt her feet get lifted off from the ground and she was spinning.

"Natsu?" Lucy squeaked.

"Welcome back, Luce," Natsu whispered into Lucy's ear. His lips brushed against them as he spoke.

Lucy blushed beet red, "T-thank you?"

"I can't believe you got your memories back," Natsu smiled like a child.

"Where did they go?" She tilted her head.

"Nevermind that. Let's go talk to everyone."

"Good morning!" Natsu greeted with a huge grin plastered on his face.

"Whoa, somebody is happy," Gray whistled.

"Did you guys have sex?" Gajeel asked normally.

Lucy and Natsu blushed simultaneously. Gajeel roared with laughter.

"How was your Hanami?" Levy asked Juvia.

Juvia's eyes morphed into hearts, "It was perfect! Gray was so sweet and gentle.."

"Juvia, don't tell people that," Gray scolded her.

Juvia squealed.

Lucy turned to Natsu and spoke quietly, "Hanami already happened?"

"Yeah.. I think it's better if you don't remember it, though," Natsu replied.

"Why?"

"I'll explain it to you someday. For now, let's just enjoy the day at the guild," He ruffled her hair.

She pouted and reluctantly obeyed.

As the day progressed, Natsu never left Lucy's side. Lucy never left Natsu's side. It seemed like there was an invisible thread between the two that was nearly impossible to break apart. And if it ever did, terrible things would happen. Natsu learned that the hard way.

The couple returned to being inseparable, never letting each other leave their sights.

By the time Natsu knew it, Lucy's amnesia seemed like a dream and he questioned if it ever really happened. He knew one thing, though. He was never going to let that happen ever again.

And to make sure Lucy would never forget him he confessed three simple words to her.

"I love you."