"I'm home"

Erza said tiredly after she closed the door behind her. She put all her luggage aside and threw herself on the coach. A small sigh of relief escaped her mouth because she had finally time to relax.

"Welcome back. How are you?"

Natsu said from the kitchen while he did the dishes. One of the many things Erza had finally taught Natsu after they bought a house and moved in together. There wasn't much to do anyway. He only had to clean one plate and a few cutleries. Natsu had to eat alone again after all.

"Tired. I think I will go to bed immediately"

Erza explained with fatigue in her voice. Those council meetings were much more tiresome than she had first anticipated.

"I see…"

Natsu mumbled disappointedly. He sat on a chair and rested his head on his hand which was placed on the eating table.

"What's wrong?"

Of course, Erza rapidly noticed Natsu's bad mood. Everyone would be able to tell that Natsu was somehow frustrated right now.

"It's nothing. You should go to rest now. You have a mission tomorrow."

Natsu's eyelids were half closed as he made a long sigh.

"Come on, tell me."

Not satisfied with Natsu who tried to avoid her question.

"It's just… when was the last time we actually spend some time together?"

Erza couldn't help but smile when she realized her dear husband started to miss her.

"Aww, do you miss me?", Erza asked playfully.

"It's not like that…"

Natsu sulked and tried to deny the obvious. Erza just giggled at how dishonest Natsu was with his feelings.

"When did you become a tsundere~"

"I-I'm not a tsundere"

"I understand now. Come here"

Erza tenderly said as she patted the place next to her on the couch, signaling Natsu to sit next to her.

Not questioning her orders Natsu finally stood up and made his way next to Erza and sat down. He didn't know why but he was getting a bit nervous. Sure, they have been married and naturally they have already spent much time with each other but after being a bit distant the recent days he couldn't help but feel unsettled. He loved her too much and he still felt the butterflies in his stomach that made him revert to a small child that was near his crush.

Erza put her hand on his head and gently pulled it towards her, placing his head on her lap. Even though the fabric of her formal black dress was in the way he could feel the softness of her thighs. The little warmth that her smooth skin emitted through her clothes was enough to color Natsu's cheeks in a light pink tone. He was glad that Erza couldn't see his blush right now.

"I'm sorry, Natsu"

Erza's gentle voice made his heart skip a beat. No matter what she did, his heart still had these lovestruck reactions like it was when they finally got together.

"For what?"

"For being so busy every time"

Natsu hated to make her sad so he tried his best to never make her worry so he always put on a smile when she was around. Even though he tried as best as he could to hide how he was actually missing her when she was gone, it seemed like Erza was still able to see right through him. As always, Erza was amazing. She could read him like an open book.

"Don't worry about it. I know that being the master of Fairy Tail is a very busy job, especially when those council geezers always try to frame us for dumb reasons. I get that handling work, missions and free time gets difficult like that"

Erza couldn't help but smile dearly because she got to experience the sweet understanding nature of her husband. He may have grown so much during the recent years and a lot of his reckless behavior got to a minimum but this caring side of him was something that he always had. Especially when Erza was around. This dragon slayer for everyone in the guild but Erza was still on a different level. There was nothing he wouldn't do to make her happy, putting his her happiness way above his own. A trait Erza loved so much. Sometimes she regretted that she didn't realize sooner that this seemingly perfect partner was by her side for so long but in the end, everything went well and they lastly found their way together.

"Yes, that may be true but that shouldn't be an excuse to neglect you that much"

"Don't worry about me so much. I will always support you, no matter how busy you are"

Erza closed her eyes and savored every bit of Natsu's kindness. What did she do to ever deserve this man? It was almost to good to be true. Natsu did already do so much as it is. He cleaned the house when she was away, cooked lunch for her before she went out and cuddled with her every time she needed him to after a long day of work. Sometimes he would go on missions alone when Erza's work would take its time but he always preferred for them two to go on missions together. Unfortunately, they didn't go on as many missions together as before but once they could, they savored every last second of their time together.

Erza gently went through his hair with her finger and gently caressed his head. Oh, how Natsu loved the soothing feeling of her tender fingers on his head.

They didn't say anything for a while. Just enjoyed each others company, the mutual affectionate love they shared. Natsu's head was still resting on these godsent pillows that were Erza's thighs and she stroked and patted his head lovingly. No words were needed to show how much they loved each other.

"Aren't you tried. You do have this special mission tomorrow after all"

Natsu wanted to stay like this forever but he didn't want Erza to stay like this when she was tired after having a long day. Considerate to the very end. Erza put a finger on Natsu's cheek and turned his head so that he would directly look up to her. Natsu blushed deeply when he saw this gorgeous redhead look at him with that lovely smile on her face. He wanted to look away in embarrassment but this two diamonds that were his eyes just made it impossible for him to avert their gaze. They were like shining two gates captivating his entire soul once they are looked upon.

"I guess I can be a little late. They' will understand"

She explained, fully forgetting her fatigue and enjoying this intimate moment with the person she loved and adored the most in her entire life. She then bowed down, bringing her face closer to Natsu's. Their lips touched and they engaged in a loving kiss that showed more intimacy than any connection between two bodies could ever achieve. Her long scarlet hair tickled his face as she leaned over but that didn't matter right now, nothing else mattered. This was love in its purest form, symbolizing the wish to always be together for eternity. No force known to the universe was nearly strong enough to separate this graceful knight and its lovely dragon ever again. Two souls that merged into one as they enjoyed their happy end.