It's already friday night and I still can't stop thinking about that kiss.

Since that day on the beach Natsu kept clinging on me. Even at school, be kept staying beside me, asking me weird questions.

I admit he's cute but I can't decide yet.

I love him, BUT what about Loke, and Sting?! They both need me.
I can't decide hastily.

There's always that but in every situation and I hate it.

I stood up went to the unfinished canvas.

I grabbed my paint brush adding tiny but important details.

Since I went home from the beach, from tuesday until present I've been painting pictures that reminded me of my friends. So far I've finished eight paintings

1. Cherry Blossom Tree (Reminded me of Natsu)

2. The Fountain with pretty blue flowers (Gray)

3. Lion's Head (Loke)

4. Big Sea shells that were found in the beach by (Sting)

6. The Ocean (Levy)

7. A Castle (Gajeel)

8. A crown (Erza)

I'm working on Juvia's painting. It was a sky with raining clouds.

A few hours later I finished the painting.

I took another canvas. I planned to paint a bouquet of white roses.

So I did. A few hours later, I felt sleepy.

I laid on my bed looking out the window.
I saw a shade of orange.

It's the sunset. How long have I been painting?! I better sleep.

4 hours later.

A soft knock on the door*

"Miss Lucy. A Wendy Dragneel is here. She told me that she was your future sister-in-law slash play date forever." Said Virgo

Don't tell me that Natsu hasn't figured it out yet? I was obviousd the day of that party.

"Tell her that I'll be down in 10 minutes. " I groaned.

I went downstairs, just to see Wendy running towards me, giving a huge smile. I saw Natsu siting on the couch smiling.

Wendy hugged me tight. I carried her like a baby even though she was a bit heavy she puts he arms around my neck and hugged.

"Let's goo! Play Date! Play Date! Play Date! She said.

I walked out the door, closing it behind me.

"Lucy." My father called I looked behind me as he slowly opens tha door behind me.

I looked at him bluntly. I could feel my hatred heating my body up.

He cleared his throat.

"Have fun and take care. Oh and here." He smiled handing me a small gift.

"You can open that later." He continued

"I-I.." I stuttered

I'm sorry, I missed you so much father. I have felt guilt from that day. I love you so much.

My eyes became glassy, I couldn't take it.

Tears slowly drop from my eyes. I put Wendy down and she tan to Natsu.

"Lucy, you're a wonderful young woman. I am proud to call you my daughter. You may not think the same of me, but I wanted you to know that I love you and that I've appreciated every single day you've been with me.
Since the day you were born you've been nothing but a blessing to me. I just didn't know how to show it. So I'm sorry, I'm sorry for being a horrible old man." He said lowering his head.

"I'm sorry too dad!" I cried as my voice started cracking. I throw myself to him giving him a big hug.
--
At Natsu's mansion

"Luce, you okay?" He said

"Thank you for your concern, but I've never felt better." I smiled.

"I'm glad to hear that." He said

"Big sister! Let's go out the back yard!" Wendy pulled me.

We ended up sitting beside a pond.

While Natsu sat on the gazebo where I first realized that I loved him.

"Big sister? You seem to be glancing at my big brother. Do you like him?" She shook her head

"No, crash that. Do you love him?" She smirked

"Well, yes." I whisper as she giggled. He eyes were shaped like heart and her face in awe.

"Don't tell him yet okay?" I giggled.

"Sure." She winked.

We started to play tag and all other games. I'm surprised, this girl is quite energetic and cheerful.

A long while after the sun began to disappear.

"It's getting dark. Let's go inside." Natsu said.

We went in the house and I see Grandine reading some books in the kitchen.

"Good evening Mrs. Dragneel" I bowed

"Oh hello darling." She kissed my cheek.

"Wendy, go wash up, you're all dirty." She called

"Lucy, why don't you go upstairs to Natsu's room and wait for dinner. We'll take you home later." She smiled sweetly
--
Natsu opens his door. It was clean and spotless

"You thought it would be dirty, didn't you?" He smiled as he welcomed me to his room.

I sat on his small couch near the window. On a table I saw a picture. I held it in my hands.
"Who's this?" I pointed at a kid next to Natsu. He had black hair and had similar features as Natsu.

"That's my uhm, cousin, he used to be my best friend. He left abroad about a year ago."

His eyes were glassy. I thouht maybe this was causing Natsu's pain.

"Tell me" I said eagerly

"We used to to go the beach house all the time. We spent a lot of time together until, we faught. It was because of girl, I know it was stupid, but he left me because of it. It was my fault. I was so close to him. The last time I saw him, well he was about to board a plane, I chased after him to say goodbye but his eyes were full of hatred." He said.

"N-natsu." I felt sorry for him. He stood up hiding the picture in the drawer next to his door.

"That's alright. I know he'll cone back." He said lowering his head.

I hugged him tight and so did he.

"Dinner's ready!" Grandine said banging the door open.

We quickly separated our faced were painted pink.

"I-I'm sorry to disturb your moment." She said embarrassingly

We stood there shocked at what just happend

"You can go back to where you were." She giggled

"MOM! DON'T COME CRASHING IN
MY BEDROOM WITHOUT WARNING!"
Natsu yelled. He started sweating and his face was still at a clear pink.

Grandine just stood there ang laughed.