Natsu P.O.V

"Lucy! Did you finish cooking the cake?" I asked, in a panic while trying to set the table.

"Almost!" She yelled back from the kitchen.

Lucy and I were rushing to finish up everything for my stupid brother.

I was finishing up the table when my phone rung. I looked at the caller ID and nearly fainted. I instantly abandoned the table and ran to the bathroom to answer it.

"What do you want, Lisanna?"

"Hey, Natsu! How's life?"

"Is that all you called me for?"

"No no. Of course not!"

"Cut to the chase."

"Okay. So I was wondering if you would like to spend tonight together...like the old times...I haven't seen you in 3 months and I'm worried about you."

I rolled my eyes at her pitiful voice, "Sorry, I'm busy."

"...Natsu, if you want to end it, tell me-"

I quickly hung up on her, no longer wanting to hear her voice. "Tch. She's so annoying."

I stuffed the phoen back into my pocket and walked out the bathroom. Why is she still contacting me? We're basically broken up, so why does she continue to call?!

I turned the corner to reach the kitchen when I noticed Lucy's messy blonde hair from the kitchen window. The thought of her always put my heart at ease, but after hearing Lisanna's voice for the first time in weeks, I began to feel guilty.

I've never told her about Lisanna...she doesn't even know I'm technically still in a relationship even though I'm also technically broken up with her...Ugh, this is so complicated! I can't keep this a secret anymore!

I took a deep breath and thought about how I would tell her, but then I saw Lucy smile at me from the kitchen and I couldn't bring myself to even think about telling her. Maybe it's best if I don't say anything...I'll deal with Lisanna later myself.

I nodded to myself, content with my plan, and walked over to the kitchen to help Lucy. When I walked in, I saw her struggling to carry the cake to the table.

"Lucy!" I then quickly ran up to her to help.

"Thanks Natsu," she said as she kissed my cheek. She then gave me a quick smile before running back into the kitchen to get the drinks for the table.

While placing the cake down, she came back running with the drinks.

"It's done!" She exclaimed happily, "I hope your brother likes it."

I was upset that my brother was coming, but seeing her put in so much work for this dinner made my heart skip. Never had I met someone who dedicated so much time to a person they didn't even know. She really was a naive girl, but her naivety makes her heart pure. You're truly the most special girl I've ever met...

She smiled at her work on the table and then turned to face me. "Your brother should be here any--oh he's here!"

The door bell rang, causing my heart to stop. I really don't want him here...

"I'll get it--" before she could make it to the door, I held her from behind to stop her. "Natsu?!"

"You're not going out there until you go clean yourself up."

She then looked at herself and noticed the mess of flour and frosting all over herself. "Oh yeah...thanks Natsu." Without another word, she ran to go change.

I stared at the door, unprepared to see my brother. I took a deep breath in, turned the door nob, and slowly opened the door.

There he was, standing there, in his puffy black and white jacket. This holiday ruiner....

"Hey Natsu," He said casually as he walked in without me noticing. "So this is where you've been hiding, huh? Nice place."

I then pulled him from the back of his hoodie and growled, "You know where I'm at now, so leave."

He quickly turned around and did a puppy face. "Why?"

I felt a vein pop. "Because you're ruing my day with Lucy!" I whisper shouted.

"Oh sorry~" he taunted, "So are you gonna beat me up in front of your girl~?"

I then heard the bedroom door open. Scared that she would see me, I quickly let go of Zeref and stood at a distance. "You're lucky Lucy's here..." I mumbled to myself.

In moments she walked into the room, cleaned up and glowing with beauty.

"Ooooh~ You must be the misses!" Zeref exclaimed as he walked up to her with open arms.

This guy is driving my patience...

He wrapped his arms around her, giving her a great hug.

"U-uh...hi?" Lucy said a little awkwardly.

"Oh sorry! Where are my manners?" he then let her go and spoke, "I'm Zeref, Natsu's older brother."

I chuckled as he emphasized the word older. What an idiot!

He quickly turned around and yelled, "How dare you laugh at the great older brother!"

"The only great thing about you is when you're gone," I retorted.

He gasped loudly: "How dare you!"

We went at it, bickering back and forth until I heard Lucy laugh. We then both stopped to look at her.

"Haha...You guys are too much!"

I smiled as I watched her laugh. She's too precious...

I then noticed Zeref staring at me mischievously.

"What?"

"Heheh...I think the great all mighty asshole of jock-ville, Natsu Dragneel, has finally fallen in love~" he whispered so only I could hear.

My face flushed pink in embarsssement. "Sh-shut up..."

***

We sat down to eat dinner. While we were eating, Zeref wouldn't stop talking about my childhood.

"Did you know back in high school, he was a real bad kid? He always skipped school and did who knows what. But during his junior year, dad found out he wasn't gonna graduate, so when Natsu got home, dad gave him a real ass whooping and sent him to military school for the summer."

"Really?! I wouldn't have guessed since he's a teacher and all."

I slammed my forehead on the table in anguish. Why me?

"Yeah yeah. On top of sending him to military school, dad replaced his normal braces and got him these giant braces that went all around his face! None of the girls liked him after that. I don't even think you would have liked him, if you saw him..." Zeref said as he gulped down the glass of wine.

"Hey! We never speak about the braces!" I yelled in frustration. Those stupid braces were my lowest point!

"Um...Zeref-san," she said meekly, catching the attention of both my brother and myself, "I think, even with those braces..." she smiled innocently, "I would still love him."

I felt my heart beat madly as I looked at her with a red face. Damn it! Everytime she speaks she makes me love her even more!

Zeref P.O.V

I was shocked by her innocent response to my joke. She is so innocent and naive...and not mention adorable!

I then looked over at my brother, and saw his red face. I smiled slightly as I got up and began to walk down the hall.

"Zeref, where--?"

"I'm going to the bathroom for a second."

As I walked down the hall, I couldn't help but feel happy for him. Sure she's a lot younger than him but...I hope things go well for you guys...

Before turning into the bathroom, I peacked from behind the wall and watched how Natsu smiled as he spoke with her. It had been years since I saw his genuine smile. Looking at them two, even while knowing their age and situation was society's greatest taboo, it just felt right. Lucy was what Natsu needed.

I smiled to myself and walked into the bathroom.

Natsu needs you Lucy. You're the sun to his summer. No one has ever made him smile like that, not even Lisanna when they were happy. That smile was created for you and only you, Lucy.

But eventhough he needs you...do you need him too?

***

Natsu P.O.V

Hours passed and Zeref ended up falling asleep on the couch with a bottle of beer in his hand. I watched Lucy place a blanket over him like a mother. She cares too much for people.

I sighed in relief. "Finally...he's asleep. A few more minutes and I would have killed myself."

She hit my shoulder playfully with a laugh. She then began to walk towards the balcony door, opening it and walking outside.

"Lucy, what're you doing?"

She pocked her hewd back inside and smiled while replying softly, "You didn't think I forgot about us. Go grab a blanket!"

I quickly ran to the room to grab the giant blanket. As I ran back out, I saw here standing at the balcony with 2 cups of hot chocolate. This girl...

I smiled at her as my heart continued to sing.

We both sat on the couch that was outside and cuddled together, wrapping ourselfs with the blanket. We sat there watching the snow fall together, talking about anything that came to mind. Our moment together felt unreal. It was as if time itself stopped just for us.

As we watched the snow fall, she placed her head on my shoulder and I placed my head on hers.

"Natsu...I love you. You know that, right?"

I chuckled happily as I whispered in her ear, "Of course."

We sat there, wrapped in both the warm blanket and our love. It was silent, but being next to her was enough to make me happy. Words weren't needed when I was with her.

"Hey Lucy."

"Yeah?"

"When did you move the couch and where did you get it from?"

"Huh? Oh...I got the couch from inside, and I moved it when you were cooking dinner."

"Really? No wonder I felt like there was couch missing..."

We both laughed together.

I truly am in love.

***

Juvia P.O.V

I stepped out the car and saw a great house--a mansion--before me. I was speechless.

"This is my home."

"Are you rich?!" I blurted. I suddenly realized what I said and quickly covered my mouth. "Sorry."

"It's fine," he reassured with a chuckle

He then walked towards the door and I followed behind.

"Gr-Gray...um"

"You don't have to be so nervous."

"Bu-but...I'm not even your girlfriend, I'm just-"

"Yes you are," He replied instantly, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"Wh-what?"

"Or did you forget I confessed to you not so long ago."

"N-no, it's just-"

"I'm not doing this out of pity, Juvia. If I did get a girl pregnant I wouldn't care, but since it's you..." His face started to redden.

"Umm...so you're saying, if it was someone else, you would have let them suffered on their own? Was that suppose to be romantic?" I asked, killing the mood.

"Juvia...you have to face the reality...not all guys stay. Just like you're scared, we're scared too, and we feel like we can't or don't want to take responsibility."

"...It's just...hmm...I guess...but it's even scarier for the girl when the guy won't say he was the one who did it...You made me think I was raped, Gray..."

He stood in silence, unable to say anything back.

What was I thinking coming here? I completely clouded my mind with stupid ideas of love...Ugh life was easier when I had no emotions...stupid baby hormones...

I sighed and turned to knock on the door. "Let's just get this over with..."

I was about to knock on the door when the door instantly flew open.

"Finally! I was waiting for you to knock!"

"Mom?!" Yelled Gray in suprise.

"I could've opened the door and ruined your whole lovey dovey mood--or awkward mood cuz boy do I feel tension--but I was being a considerate human being and waited."

"Mom! Why're you here?!"

"What kind of question is that?! I live here, and I invited her to diner, you idiot." Her smile became mischievous as she elbowed Gray teasingly, "Or did you think I would leave, so you could spend time with her while I was away~"

Both our faces flushed red.

To change the subject, I quickly bowed my head towards her to introduce myself. "I'm Juvia--"

"--Lockser, correct?" she asked while she leaned on the door way.

I nodded quickly.

"Welcome to the family, Juvia!"

***

We were heading towards the dining room, when Gray's mom started talking.

"I just noticed I never told you my name." She stopped walking and turned around to face me. "My name is Ur." She showed me her hand.

I took her hand and shook it.

"Oh! Lyon! Get down here!" She yelled.

Wait, does she mean...?!

"Lyon? As in Lyon Vastia?"

She then looked at me surprised. "You know em?"

"Yeah..." This is getting even more awkward...

He then came running down the stairs. "Yea--oh, Juvia! What're you doing here?"

He quickly walked up to me with a smile. "Whoa!" he yelled while looking at my large belly, "So you're the one my brother knocked up. Man, I never noticed because you always wore that sweater."

"Yeah...I didn't know you were Gray's brother...."

"Well, now you know!"

Ur looked at us and smile, "So you do know my Lyon, huh?"

"Yep, we're in the same class!" He shouted happily. His smile then dropped, letting out a sigh, "I should have known. Gray walked out the house with flowers the same day you suddenly got some..."

Ur then clapped her hands and shouted: "Let's have some dinner!"

"Yeah, I'm starving!" yelled Lyon.

Ur and Lyon walked together to the dining room, leaving Gray and I speechless.

"Sorry you have to deal with this craziness..."

I smiled at him. "Are you kidding me? I love your family...I mean...I've been alone for 16 years so..."

"You live there on your own? I thought your parents were working or something."

"No..."

It went silent between us and the tension quickly returned.

"So...Juvia," said Gray nervously, "I'm sorry...I know I've said that before but I really mean it. I'm just not use to expressing my feelings or anything like that...This relationship thing is new to me so I can...I can be really stupid and say some stupid things...I'm sorry..."

The rose colored glasses I had tried to remove quickly fell back upon my eyes. My expressionless face turned into a small smile and I accepted his apology. He's trying to change, so I should at least give him a chance.

I took Gray's hand in mine and we both smiled awkwardly to each other. We just need sometime...This is both new to us. It's not just me who's been affected by all of this, it was him too.

"It's okay Gray...we'll work through this together...for the baby."

He nodded his head in aggrement, "For the baby."

Even if we never truly fall in love, the baby come first in all of this. My baby needs a family.

"When are gonna stop smooching and start walking?!" yelled Ur.

My face turned red and I looked at the ground in embarrassed.

"Le-let's go."

***

As we were eating Lyon started to ask questions.

"So Juvia...how far along are you?"

"Huh?"

"In your pregnancy, I mean."

"18 weeks I think..."

"That's like 4 months?!" Yelled Ur in surprise.

"Yeah..."

"But your belly is huge! I thought you were on your 6 month or so," Lyon said in disbelief.

"Me too. Have you gone to the doctor? Oh! Do you know what gender it is?!" Ur asked excitedly.

I shook my head. "No, I don't have much money...I don't have any parents to help me either."

"Juvia... You know what? We'll go next month." Ur said while dialing a number on her phone.

"Huh? N-no, you don't--"

"Happy? Yeah it's me. I want to schedule an appointment for my daughter. Yes...okay...thank you." She then looked at me and smiled. "Juvia, don't worry about it. You're not alone anymore."