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“I still don’t see why you insist on seeing her this early in the day,” Igneel said with a small hint of annoyance in his voice. Natsu had to practically beg his father to leave the house on this blustery day. For some reason the man wasn’t very fond of windy weather for whatever reason that was. “Don’t you realize no one goes out to bars this early.”

“I-I-I know Igneel-san,” Natsu replied as he wrapped his scarf tighter around his neck to shield himself from the wind. Really, he didn’t as he knew nothing about bars but he did what he could to make his father happy.”B-b-but I have to give this gift to Lucy-chan. It’s im-important.”

“Didn’t I tell you to stop calling me Igneel-san?” The man let out a small sigh as the boy nodded in agreement. Suddenly a smirk came to his face as he heard his son’s other words. “Important for your girlfriend, eh?”

The boy blushed slightly at his father’s suspicion but quickly shook his head. “N-n-no! Sh-she’s not my girlfriend! It-it’s just important.”

The man chuckled, stopping in front of their destination before ruffling the boy’s hair making it even more spikier. ”Relax, kid. You know I’m only teasin’ ya, right? Besides,” he paused, opening the door so he and Natsu could enter. “This will allow me to get a drink to warm myself up from this weather. Now, go on and find your girlfriend.”

“Sh-sh-she’s not my-” But it was no use as Igneel had already found himself at the bar and Natsu knew he would be out of touch for the time being. Sighing, the boy began to make his way down the familiar hallway. He knew Mak didn’t like for him to be sneaking around the place but it was for a good cause. Finally, he reached the room he  had been looking for, spotting the blonde haired girl sliently sleeping on the spare bed. A small smile came to his face and he walked up to her, shaking her ever so lightly. 

“Lucy-chan,” he whispered in hopes of waking her. He was greeted by an answer as the girl’s hand swatted him across the face leaving him with a sting. Rubbing at his cheek, he heard her let out a yawn and watched her stretch and rubbed her eyes.

“Oi,” she said with a scowl only to freeze at the sight of the boy. “Natsu! What the hell are you doing here?”

“W-w-wait Lucy-chan!” he quickly objected as he held up his arms for protection. “I-I-I brought you a gift.” Hesitantly  he pulled the black box out from his pocket and placed it on the bed in front of her. He then began to cower as he lowered himself to the floor, gazing up at her curiously as he waited for her response.

“What is it?” she questioned after opening it, finding two metal strips tied to a chain.

“I-i-it’s a necklace!” he exclaimed, jumping up from his place. “Today is the day th-that we became friends last year, Lucy-chan.” He grinned at this. “I-I put two of them because I learned we both have two personalities. I was a di-different person on my bike when I saved you than wh-what I am now an-and I know you can be nice too. D-d-do you like it?”

Lucy stared at the necklace one more, glancing up at him before turning her head away. “Hmph,” she said with a scowl. “That’s a stupid reason to give a person a gift.”

“Oh…”

“Natsu!”

The children both looked up at the sound of the voice they both recognized. An annoyed look came to Lucy’s face as she pictured the man’s face. “C-coming Igneel-san!” Natsu called. He looked back at Lucy once more before giving her a small wave as he left. “I-I’m sorry about the gift, Lucy-chan.”