Quick A/N, I think I plan on making the sequel not that long... so maybe around 20-30 chapters. I think.

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~Lucy's POV

A week has gone by since we celebrated Natsu's birthday.

I entered the Home Office and Natsu was sitting behind his computer. I went closer and saw him wearing the red hoodie Nash gave him.

I smiled. "You are wearing his gift," I stated. I sat on the chair opposite him and he looked at me.

He clicked his tongue in irritation, "Yeah. I wanted to wear my other hoodies to be honest, but then I remember you have all of them... still. Not that I don't like this one, but seriously, you have all mine. And you freaking don't wear half of it."

I chuckled and stuck out my tongue. "Well, you were the one stupid enough saying I can have them." Natsu was looking blankly at me, before he looked away.

"Touché," Natsu mumbled and I smiled in victory. Natsu threw his pen at me. "Just go away." He was pouting, because he lost. Aww, he looked so cute.

I giggled and walked away. I wandered around the mansion, seeing the forbidden room where I as maid wasn't allowed to step foot in. Still don't.

I never asked for it again. I stepped in front of the door, not doubting to go in or not, just thinking.

I shrugged and walked further, I have learned to not ask too much questions and to trust him. Though curiosity is killing me, I won't break his trust.

I sighed when there was nothing to do. Natsu was working and Nash was with Reiki. I went to the garden and looked at the flowers. I sat down on the grass and sighed.

"Mother. Are you happy there? I hope you are. I'm happy here, my life hasn't been the best, but I make the best out of what I have. Are you watching my every step? I hope you are proud of me," I said.

It looked like I was in another world, nobody around me. Total peace...

I just looked at the sky for a while and then turned to the mansion. Natsu was looking ar me from his window. He had a worried look on his face.

I gave him a small nod, saying I am fine. His frown then turned into a small smile. And now I seem to realize what he has done for me. He has given me so much and expected nothing in return. He's been treating me like a queen, just like he told he would.

I went inside and knocked on his door. "Yeah, Luce?"

I came inside and ran to him. I kissed him on the lips and he immediately kissed back. After we both were beginning to lose air we broke apart. "Damn that was random," he said with wonder and then kissed me again.

I caressed his cheek and relaxed as I touched him, "I love you." Was all I said to him. He didn't question it and hugged me.

The doorbell soon rings and I got up. "I will be right back," I spoke softly.

"You know we have maids to do that, right?"

I shrugged, a smirk forming on my face.

He raised his eyebrow, noticing something off. "Don't tell me you gave them a day off."

I nodded, not even denying it.

Natsu was quiet for a while until the bell rang again. "Let's go together. I'm not letting you go alone."

He stood up and led the way. After he knew Raven Tail wanted a fight he became very protective about me. I always had bodyguards with me and so did Nash. I opened the door and saw a package, no person.

I brought it inside and looked at the delivery. "Did you buy something?" I asked. Natsu shook his head, and I know Nash hasn't done it either.

Natsu's eyes became alert and he immediately pushed me away from the package. I fell on the couch, giving him a weird look.

He put his ear around the side of it. "What are you doing?" I asked, though I knew what he was doing.

He tore it open and balloons flew in the room. All red. Natsu took one balloon and destroyed it. Nothing was inside.

"If nobody bought something and no design on the package mean mostly that it is a trap or something."

I looked in the package and saw a letter. I picked it out and when I opened it I was wrong. It wasn't a letter, it was a photo... photos.

"N-Natsu," I stuttered. All the photos were from Natsu, Nash and me. In public, in a building... even photos from inside the mansion.

Natsu came from behind and picked the photos. He studied it. He looked at all the pictures and I noticed his teeth were gritted.

Then when he was holding the pictures I saw something. "U-uhh, Natsu... Turn it around."

His face looked like he wanted to question me, but he just did what I said. I came next to him and just like I expected, there was a text on it. There were two texts.

You guys look perfect together with your son. It would be so unfortunate if something would happen to one of you.

Enjoying the balloons? Red stands for blood. Let's see who can surpass the amount of red later.

Only reading it makes me shiver. I looked at Natsu and he sighed. His hand tightened around my waist, "I'll get Jellal to investigate. We are going to the mafia tomorrow."

I nodded. He stabbed all the balloons and threw it away. I could tell in his eyes that he was afraid though. A tiny little bit. But still, him fearing something is rare.

I knew Natsu wanted to change the subject.

Suddenly I am pushed on the couch again. I laid on my back while Natsu climbed on top of me.

"W-what are you doing?" I asked. He had a smirk on his face and that never means any good.

He came close to my face till our noses touch. I could feel his breath against my lip. "I do believe I promised to punish you if you ever repeat the same stunt again," he said in a husky voice.

I squirmed under his arms, but he had me trapped. I can't escape, so I went to play dumb. "What stunt?"

His smirk widened. He kissed me deeply. He immediately found a way in my mouth and his hands roamed around my body. I loved the feeling but I know it wouldn't last.

When we broke apart we both panted heavily. He went to my ear. "For saying to my employees that they're done working."

He grabbed my hair gently, "Get it in your skull. You have no power, you can't say things like that to my employees. You are nothing," he said, his voice harsh. I groaned when his hand went teasingly against the soft spot on my neck. I know he didn't mean what he said.

I glared at him when he put some distance between our faces. "Oh, sorry, my mistake. But it seems like your employees listened to me, above your rules. So I think I have power."

He let go of me and stood up. He glared at me. "No bed for you tonight."

My eyes widened. "You can't do that!" I yelled surprised. I stood up and walked in front of him. He put a strand of hair behind my ear. "Well, Luce. I think I can."

He walked away after letting me speechless. I walked fast behind him and hit him on the back repeately. "You jerk, jerk, jerk..."

I was hitting him with my fist until he caught both of them and turned around.

Natsu laughed. His laugh sounded so carefree, so addicting. I love it. "Jesus, Luce. I was joking. I would never let you sleep on the couch. No need to hit me."

I tsked in my head. Yes, Natsu, I need to hit you.

But he has a mishievous glint in his eyes. I feel an 'if' coming.

I groaned and closed my eyes, waiting for whatever he is going to say.

"If... you cook my favourite meal." I opened my eyes and chuckled. That isn't so bad.

I smacked him on the head, "All that suspense for that. Just say so."

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