L U C Y
The next week flew by and I must say I have warmed up a bit to everyone living in natsu's home. I feel very comfortable with them, all except lisanna. She just gives me an off feeling. I should probably look more into it but Natsu seems to have a lot of respect for her, so I shall respect her as well.

Natsu has came to see me everyday, he would bring me food and we would eat. I decided it was best to keep it down. For him, his faces lights up when we are eating together and I just don't wanna throw those memories up.

Who knew that only in a matter of 2 and half weeks he would be someone important to me? Something isn't all natural about this...it can't be. It's just when I'm with him my worries fade away only for a little; Natsu is like the shining light in my dark and twisted world.

I can't believe I'm falling in love again. I didn't even think I could find it in me to love again but here I am. It's not like we are dating and all that just...we have indeed gotten closer.

I have also been taking my anti depressants. They helped me a tiny bit; which is greatly appreciated. I still hadn't found a job, but it's time I really should. I mean every one else pays a rent for their rooms, I wonder where they all work.

"Hmmm, I wonder where I should try getting a job at." I said to no one in particular.

"How about no where?" I rolled my eyes at Natsu a small smile in my face, he still don't want me working even though I'm healed- some what- "Lucy, you really don't got to get a job. All the expenses are being paid here. I want you to just relax." My heart melted be cared...

"Natsu." I sent him an apologetic look before I continued "I can't just sit here and use all your guys utilities and eat your food. The ones every one else helped stock up for, I'm not a free loader. It's just wrong. I also reallly need to get a job so I can...uh keep busy. Your not always here." He sighed and sat down in the bed I have been sleeping in.

"I know. It's just;I'm not particularly ready to share you with the rest of magnolia yet." I squeaked and fought off my smile. My heart was thumping out of my chest, just from words.

"N-Natsu! Don't say stuff like that so openly and expect me to still breathe." He chuckled and smirked as he sat up from laying down.

"Sorry princess, it's true." My face was on fire I felt it. He decided to point that out, "I just love making you blush. It's the icing to my cake." I snorted and began to laugh as hard I could.

He really just said that? Haha

When I calmed down he also had blush on his cheeks as he looked at me.  "Your cute, you know that?" Pause.

Where the hell did I get the courage to say that.

I have no clue but it felt right to say in that particular moment.

"Well well well, looks like our love birds are finally learns how to flirt. What do ya say happy boy?" A voice sounded from behind me and I froze

"I agree with you gray, they loooooveee each other." I turned around so fast I got dizzy, Natsu jumped up from the bed and turned his head off to the side as did I.

" N-not true!" We both exclaimed and happy cackled manically.

"Look gray! They both have blushes on their face!" He jumped up and down like a crazy cat on catnip.

Before I could stop myself - the image was printed in my head clear as day - I burst out laughing once again and they all looked at me like I lost my mind.

Which I probably did, I mean these anti depressants do make me feel funny.

"Anyway. Lucy. You said you were looking for a job correct? Well I have one for you." He smirked at happy and I stood up straighter.

"Anything!" Natsu for some reason was silent when I looked over at him I found he was just staring at me with a small smile on his face. I blushed and quickly looked away.

"Work at the tavern. Be a waitress, it gets pretty busy. Plus we kinda need more people at the moment." I felt a spark of hope ignite inside my chest.

Hope for the forever home I hope to have.

Maybe I really do have a future here, maybe I can love again. Maybe I can have real friends!

"When do I start?" I asked with a beaming smile on my face.

Erza entered the room with a proud smile on her face " that's the kind of attitude you need!" Gray and happy both moved to go hide behind Natsu.
I was a bit confused about that but didn't dare comment.

"So lucy, before you start there's an interview that needs to be done with our leader." Although I may not have noticed it then - the word leader - but I sure as hell did notice it when I met him.

"I'm fine with that. I hope I don't need any papers and what not..." she just shook her head " that is not needed. He will understand if you tell him you situation." I gulped and nodded.

No matter what I need this job. I will help Natsu. I will not be a free loader.

I think I finally see myself being completely happy on the near future.

Of course Lucy. Keep dreaming.

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