AN: My husband's brother got me into reading Fairy Tail so this story is, in a round-about way, is his fault.

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail and am not making a profit from this story.

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In Vino Veritas

By Half-elf

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Lucy was drunk. Not dancing on the tables, singing at the top of her lungs, or passed out drunk. No. She was just drunk enough to become painfully, brutally, and completely honest with everyone around her… whether they wanted her to or not.

"Erza… why are you always so mean? You're glare is like one of Fairy Tail's secret weapons. You could totally glare the enemy into submission." Lucy draped an arm around her teammate who, to her infinite luck, had already passed out. She leaned in and continued in a loud whisper. "You scare people." She giggled and took another sip of ale as Natsu and Gray laughed hysterically.

"Lucy that was awesome. Do Gray next!" Natsu slapped Gray on the back as he encouraged his friend to continue.

Lucy's expression grew serious as she faced the ice mage. "You." She pointed at him, her finger coming close to poking him in the eye.

"Watch it!" Gray grabbed her wrist and leaned back to avoid her flailing arm.

"Don't interrupt," Lucy scolded. "You… you…" She smiled. "You have pretty eyes."

Natsu's mouth dropped open. "Luce!"

"Wait," she mumbled. "That's not what I was gonna say. You… are naked." She laughed as Gray looked around for his clothes. "C'mere." She beckoned him over as soon as he got his pants back on. With both hands on his shoulders she looked him dead in the eye. "You, sir, are obliv… obliv… oblivious." She patted him on the head.

He looked at her strangely. "What the hell are you talking about?"

"Look, look, look." She got behind him and, using a firm grip on his hair to direct him, turned his head towards Juvia. "Look! She liiiiikes you!~"

Juvia blushed bright red as Gray looked at her. "Umm… Gray-sama… Juvia… umm"

Color touched his cheeks as he thought back to his interactions with the water mage. Slowly, wheels turned and things clicked into place. "The hell?!" His mouth dropped open as he stared at the overheating girl. "You do?!"

Lucy pulled the water mage over and pushed her onto Gray's lap. Gray looked surprised but not really unwilling. Juvia, though red, looked entirely comfortable with the situation. Natsu just laughed at his friends.

"Lu-chan?" Levy approached her beaming friend cautiously.

"Levy-chan! I'm so happy to see you!" Lucy glomped onto her, squeezing the blue haired girl tightly.

Levy glared at Natsu. "How much did you guys let her drink?"

He snorted. "When do you 'let' Lucy do anything?"

She blinked. "True. But you could've at least tried to stop her." He just smirked.

"Levy-chan. I have a secret to tell you."

Levy's ears perked up. "A secret huh? Spill sister."

Lucy leaned in close. "The secret is…" She giggled. "No, wait, I'm gonna be serious." She broke into more giggles as her friends laughed at her antics. She finally seemed to get her laughter under control and looked very serious when she spoke. "I approve."

Levy looked at her strangely. "Approve? What do you approve?"

Lucy looked very regal, a queen bestowing her blessing. "I approve." She winked. "Of him."

Levy blushed. "I don't know what you're talking about. You've had too much to drink my friend and Natsu should bring you home. Right, Natsu?"

Before he could answer, another voice called out. "Who's she talking about Levy?" Cana threw an arm around the shorter girl's shoulders. "Come on. You can't leave us hanging like this."

Levy's blush darkened. "Mind your own business. I blame you for this too. You're a bad influence." She wagged a finger in Cana's laughing face but she looked wholly unimpressed.

"What's up Shrimp?" Levy's blush darkened and Lucy reached over to hug her friend. Gajeel raised an eyebrow at the strangely giggly girl. "What's wrong with bunny girl?"

"Psst, Gajeel." Lucy crooked a finger at him, beckoning him towards them. "Levy's gotta tell you something."

"No I don't." Levy pushed against her but Lucy's grip was too tight. "Let go damn you!"

"Levy-chan, sometimes you have to grab life by the horns and damn the consequences." Lucy posed dramatically, one arm raised for emphasis.

"Sure,' Levy said sourly. "Why don't you do it first?"

Lucy blinked at her as her alcohol soaked brain processed that. "Okay." She turned and, with surprising accuracy for her inebriated state, grabbed Natsu by his scarf and pulled his lips down to meet her own.

The normally loud guild hall was dead quiet as they watched. Lucy was clearly putting everything into that kiss while Natsu's brain seemed to have ground to a halt. He stood still, eyes wide as Lucy's arms snaked around his neck. Just as he seemed to realize what was happening and brought his arms up to wrap around her, when she passed out. He blinked in surprise. "Well shit."

He gathered her up into his arms and turned to Levy. "Levy, I'm gonna take her home… now…" His mouth dropped open as he watched as the smaller girl seemingly wrapped herself around the other dragon slayer, her mouth fused tightly to his. Blushing brightly, he pulled Lucy into his arms and carried her, bridal style, out of the hall. "Weirdest party ever."

It was a quick walk to her home and he easily vaulted through the window she kept unlocked for him. He laid her on the bed and slipped off her shoes before looking down at her. The moonlight revealed features relaxed into a peaceful sleep. Slowly, he reached out and swept a lock of hair off her forehead.

"Mmmm, Natsu." She curled onto her side, a smile playing over her lips.

He sat on the edge of the bed. "Damn, Luce." The turmoil she left him in showed in his quiet voice. She was his friend but damn if he hadn't wanted to kiss her back. Gritting his teeth, he inwardly cursed the fact that she had so much to drink. He snorted. "And I thought it was funny." Running a hand through his hair, he watched her snuggle into her pillow and a goofy smile lit his face. He sighed. "I'm an idiot." He straightened the blankets around her, tucking her in. On a whim, he leaned forward and pressed a kiss to her cheek. "Night, Luce."

"Natsu?" He froze, hoping that she hadn't awoken. He felt her hand feel around and he reached out his own. She grabbed on tight, tugging him towards her. "Stay." Luminous eyes looked up at him from the moonlit bed. She tugged harder. "Stay."

He sighed but slipped out of his boots. "Okay." He crawled in next to her, tomorrow would arrive soon enough.