Natsu's and Lucy's Realistic Relationship Post
Okay, so Iāve had this idea in the back of my head for some time now because I couldnāt really decide a good time to talk about it, but you know what?
I really want to talk about this. So here we go.
This is MY edition of the true basis of Nastuās and Lucyās relationship and its progression.
Note: This is (what I think) a realisticĀ idea of how the two might actually end up. So there wonāt be any exaggerations, it will just be based off of how Mashima has put together their personalities and how I can predict them.
I suppose technically this is a headcannon, but I like to think of it as a theory in the long run, so beware,Ā this will be long.
So we all know how obvious Mashima has made Natsuās feelings for Lucy. Not even in the romantic sense, anyone can tell that he cares deeply for her.
He didnāt think much of her until she came along at Mt. Hakobe
He thought she was noisy and didnāt even understand why she came along, and then voila
All the sudden this burst of wanting to be with her and her partner just comes out of nowhere.
And from then on, his affection for her only grows larger and more noticeable, and heās NOT the type of person to shy away from hiding how he truly feels about people
And many more like that ^
Heās always thinking of her, no matter if theyāre lounging around in the guild wanting to go off on a mission with her or if theyāre entire guild is being destroyed and heās getting his ass beat, I can promise you-
Thereās always that one point where he asks, āWhereās Lucy?ā or āHappy! Get Lucy somewhere safe!ā or even āLucy get back! Iāll handle this!āĀ
Because sheās precious to him. He absolutely hates it when she cries,
Over time heās learned how to comfort her, but there are times when hugging her and soothing her just wonāt be enough. And you know what he hates more than her crying?
Her crying when he knows he canāt make it better. The problem canāt be solved in a snap and he hates the idea of Lucy being sad for a long period of time.
He cares immensely for her, and itās not just in the heat of the battle. He likes her for who she is, he teases her and plays with her like some lovesick puppy she always ends up taking care of.
Ā And whether it seems he doesnāt appreciateĀ it, she still does it anyways
He finds comfort in her, and opposed to many other people, he admires her. HEāS always the one to point out what makes her such an amazing person, whether calling her nice or sweet or even tough and strong, its ALWAYS him.
Which is whyI think Natsu knows he loves her.
Mashima can joke around all he wants about these two, and despite the fact that heās DELIBERATELY pointed out that Natsu doesnāt exactly show interest in girls, Lucy to him is an entire different situation. He doesnāt rate girls he sees walking down the street like most boys do, and heās most certainly no lady chaser like Loke or even Grey.
But he has his momentsā¦
*Insert all 59 scenes of NaLu boob groping here*
Ā Despite that, Lucyās looks arenāt what made him fall for her. I donāt think he would care if Lucy looked any different, so long as shes still herself.Ā
So yes, I am going to say that he loves her. That he fell for her smile and her pretty face and all the cliches, but what he cares about most is that shes sweet. He admires her kindness and sincerity most of all, because coming from some rowdy, rough-handed guild, seeing that just isnāt natural.
Heās been taught that if you show mercy and kindness, youāre automatically deemed weak. Like Lucy.Ā
But she doesnāt change herself. Thatās why Natsu not only admireās that trait, but heās fascinated by it. Heās fascinated, heās baffled, he loves it.
And heās accepted it. He knows he loves her more than just his best friend and partner, but what many people think happens is that he āblushes at everythingā and he ācanāt be around her or else sheāll knowā.
I personally think Natsu wouldnāt mind in the least if Lucy knew he loved her. He can act perfectly normal around her and still love her at the same time, because thatās how he acts. He can still break into her apartment and sling his arm around her while at the guild and complement her simply because thatās what heās always done.
Iāll remind you again, Natsu might like touching Lucy (whether playing in the pool or resting an arm on her shoulder), but I personally think that is all he needs from her. He doesnāt need to slip his hands under her shirt and kiss her and do all that stuff because he just doesnāt feel he need too. Heās stuck in his little puppy-love mindset where wrestling with her and sleeping next to her are all he needs to satisfy himself.
So, youāre probably asking now, āWhat about Lucy?āĀ
(Or āwhen is this post overā but Iām almost done, promise)
Lucyās a whole other story. But before we get there, lets follow up on this āheadcannonā of mine.
So weāve established that Natsu clearly knows his feelings for her, soĀ why doesnāt he tell her? Well, in my little idea for the future, he does.Ā
And Iāll be honest, itās not the most romantic way to come out to her. (Backing up the REALISTIC standards of Natsu Dragneel.)Ā
There wonāt be roses or chocolate or fireworks or sex afterwords, but heāll put it bluntly and simply. Like he always does. He wonāt try to kiss her or even look for an answer, but heāll say it just to let her know and shine her his famous grin.
Then it comes to Lucy. Now lets talk about her for a little while, because you know what I think her response would be?
And no, she wouldnāt ignore him or quit being partners or anything like that, but she wouldnāt return his feelings. And yes, Natsu would be disappointed, but he wouldnāt be depressed.
I will say now, Lucy is probably more stubborn than Natsu on this. I think deep down she knows she loves him more than a best friend, but she utterly refuses to admit it to even herself. She doesnāt like the fact that she may love him because it confuses her to no end.Ā
Sheās constantly stuck in her fantasy land about her perfect boyfriend. Sheās never had one, but she already knows what she wants in her man and his exact mannerisms. So why is she upset she might love Natsu?
Sheās looking for a Prince.
She knows what she wants out of her relationship. She wants a mature man, one who doesnāt break in her house and call her fat all the time. She wants to be swept off her feet into a real fairy tale by her knight in shining armor. And who does she fall for instead?
The fire breathing dragon.
So what does she do? She tries to sort it all out. Sheās still in a state of denial, but she doesnāt let it ruin what they have. Natsu still acts like Natsu, but now knowing what he truly thinks of her, she canāt help but notice all the signs.
He wouldnāt pressure her into replying to what he said before, and heās most definitely not angry or upset whatsoever. He doesnāt ask her constantly āHey! Wanna be boyfriend girlfriend?ā or āHey, can I kiss you?ā
Because you know why heās completely fine with her having no response?
And I would underline this if I could.
Lucyās happiness to Natsu means way more to him than his needs to kiss her. As long as sheās happy, heās happy.He doesnāt feel the need to bring in all this other stuff to her plate, simply because theyāre perfect right now, as it is to him. Lucyās healthy and smiling and shining like a beacon like how she should be and thatās all he needs to be just as happy. He gets his worth from her and so long as he keeps her safe, thats all that matters to him.
And if you thought I meant that Lucy doesnāt love him just as much, youāre wrong. And once again, itās doesnāt even have to be in the romantic sense. But if you donāt think she loves him even as his best friend, then youāve been blind this entire show.Ā
Sheās shy and in denial to how she feels, but there are times when she would lowly acknowledge her true feelings for him. And you can see it clearly on her face.
I think itās times like these when she just knows. She gets that gleam in her eye with that soft look, and never have I seen her like that towards anyone but Natsu.Ā
I hope you enjoyed this annoyingly long post, and feel free to add any other scenes like this to it. I just wanted to show you all how these two might really be if Mashima were to make them canon.
Feel free to ask questions?