The Return

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Fairy Tail or any of it's characters. This story is not a part of the canon. This story also includes lemon (the juiciest((duh))).

Taking place right in the middle of the whole shebang.

The two have never really experienced any love that involved a romantic relationship, which makes it hard for this celestial wizard and dragon slayer to properly express their feelings for one another.

One sees the other as his closest friend.

The other sees him as her most loyal companion.

The way they see each other, however, can't justify their true feelings for one another.

[Excerpt]

"I...love you, Lucy," Natsu said, holding the blonde in his arms, "I didn't understand before, but now, I finally see it..."