Title: Snowflakes

Chapter 1: Melting Snowflakes

Summary: It's Christmas Eve. Lucy's sick and now it's up to Natsu to take care of her. Till the next morning, Lucy realizes this was the best Christmas she's ever had.

Pairing: Natsu/Lucy

Yawning, Lucy rubbed her eyes sleepily. It was Christmas Eve and she was so tired. A blizzard was going on outside which didn't help at all for her to get home. Everyone in the guild were fighting, as usual, over the weirdest things that they could fight for. The one that did stick out the most though were the ice mage and fire dragon slayer. People were cheering and betting who would win. Even though it always ended as a tie because Erza or Makarov would stop them before they destroyed the guild completely.

Sighing, the blonde folder her arms on the bar counter and rested her head on them. She had a headache, her stomach was turning as well. She felt colder then usual. A warm hand pressed against her forehead making her eyes flutter open to stare at the barmaid in front of her. Leaning closer, Mira studied her face before frowning. "Lucy, you don't look so good."

Licking her lips, Lucy struggled to keep her eyes open to stare at the worried woman. "I'm fine Mira. Just a little tired." she murmured.

The take over mage frowned. "Lucy, you're pale. You feel way to warm in the middle of winter. Plus, you look a little green as well." Letting out a shaky breath, Lucy tried to shake her head but ended up feeling bile raising up her throat. Brushing the bangs out of her eyes, Mira scanned the guild for a certain dragon slayer. She hated to admit it, but her friend was sick. Mira couldn't hide it from anyone, it would be too obvious anyways. Looking back down at the celestial mage. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was uneven. That worried the bartender even more.

"Mira, what's wrong with Luce?" a husky voice asked. Turning her attention to the person, she saw the pinkette hovering over the blonde. His face was written with worry making Mira's eyes soften.

"Natsu, I think she's sick." The said man looked up at the silver haired woman with a worried face. "Can you take her home? Make sure she's warm too. Then-" she tried explaining the basics to helping a sick person to the dense idiot but he interrupted her halfway.

"I know what to do with a sick person Mira, leave it to me." he reassured. Offering him some warm clothes, the take over mage helped get the sleeping blonde in a big jacket with fuzzy gloves. Finishing the look, the pinkette wrapped his scarf around her neck before picking her up and taking her out of the guild.

"Be careful!" the barmaid yelled after them as she watched them walk out of the guild and into the blizzard. Sighing, Mira started drying a glass. Lisanna noticed her sisters worried look and put a hand on her shoulder.

"They'll be fine Mira."

Chewing her lip, the said girl looked over at her younger sister. "I know." she muttered.

"Oi, how 'bout a drink over here?" someone from the counter yelled." Turning her attention to the voice she blushed when she saw who it was.

Kicking open the door, Natsu walked into the apartment with a shivering girl in his arms. Kicking the door closed again, he brought the girl closer to his chest, trying to keep her warm. Walking to her bedroom, he set her on the bed gently. Taking off the soak coat he hung it on the door knob to dry. Leaving his scarf on, he pulled the covers up to her chin and walked into the kitchen. In the process, the dragon slayer turned on the furnace to get the house warm.

Pouring heated water in a bowl, he grabbed a rag to soak in. Gathering his things, he walked back over to pile of sick. Setting the bowl and rag down on the side table he grabbed some pajamas and brought them over to the sleeping blonde. Pulling the blanket back, he stared at the girl nervously. This was going to be hard.

He started stripping her. He hated doing this already, he felt like a pervert. Struggling not to look at her nice body, he managed to put on her top and bottoms. Bringing the covers back over her, he rubbed his eyes to get the girls naked glory out of his mind. He hoped he didn't have to do that ever again. Soaking the rag, he rubbed it over his best friends head, making sure to wipe away all the sweat that was appearing quickly. Wiping down the rest of her face he repeated the process all over again.

He kept doing this until he finished his fourth bowl. Getting up to get another one, he felt a hand grab the end of his vest. Glancing over his shoulder, he saw Lucy with dull eyes looking back up at him. She was still pale with dark circles under her eyes. "Natsu?" she croaked.

Setting down the bowl, he crouched down to be looking straight in her eyes. Smiling softly, he brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. "Yeah?"

"Don't leave, please." she whimpered. Natsu frowned. She looked so vulnerable right there. So weak. So helpless. He wanted to help her the best he could. Getting back on his feet, he crawled over her body and slid down under the covers where Lucy was. Wrapping his arms around her small body, he brought her closer to him. The pinkette felt him snuggle in his chest and let out a breathy sigh.

She was still cold. It made him flinch at first but still melted onto her. If this was the best way to warm her up, this is what he would do. Laying his chin on top of her head, he closed his eyes while breathing in her scent. He soon entered dream land.

Eyes fluttering open, Lucy let out a small groan. What had happened? The last thing she remembered was Mira giving her a concerned look. But now she was at home, which was strange. She didn't remember coming home. Still, she felt warm. Snuggling deeper into the warmth, she wondered if her blanket had always been this warm? A groan was sounded and something squeezed her closer to the warmth. She would've been enjoying it if she didn't know blankets didn't groan. Snapping open her eyes, she glared up at the sleeping face in front of her.

Why was he here? On Christmas, he would be at the guild jumping around like a child. Even though he did that everyday. Lucy's eyes widened when she realized what today was. It was Christmas! She started to struggle to get out of the iron grip. "Natsu!" she hissed, trying to wake him up. He didn't budge. "Natsu!" she almost shouted making his eyes open slowly.

"Hmm? What's going on?" He grumbled, taking in his surroundings. Looking down he saw a fuming blonde in his arms. "Oh, morning Luce! How're you feeling?" he asked cheerfully.

She furrowed her eyes. "What do you mean?"

"You were sick yesterday Luce. I took you home and took care of you!"

She snorted. "Very funny. Now who really took care of me?"

Natsu pretended to look hurt. "How mean." he pouted.

Giggling, she kissed his cheek making his grip loosen slightly. Wiggling out of it completely, she grinned. "Thanks."

A small blush dusted his cheeks as he leaned closer and kissed her lips softly. Eyes widening, she soon relaxed into the kiss. Pulling away, he bumped his forehead against hers. "Was mistletoe around?" she asked blushing.

Shaking his head, he gave her a cheeky smile. "That was your Christmas present silly."

She rose a brow. "That's it?"

He shook his head. "No, that's the first part. Here's the second part. Be my girlfriend?"

Laughing, she rubbed her nose against his. "Of course idiot."

Returning the nose rub, he whispered, "Well, I'm your idiot."

Luvviez: This is going to be my Christmas story for you all. This is the first chapter. The next one, "Striking Snowflakes".

Review to tell me what you think!