If they were afraid things would change and get more tense or awkward between them once they became a couple completely, those worries had been laid to rest long ago. They were still she same silly pair that loved nothing more than to spend time with each other and be silly. It had just broadened the ways that could be achieved.

And Natsu certainly wasn't complaining as another low growling moan slipped from his lips when he heard Lucy's words. A noticeably shudder wracked his body when he felt those lips on his mark. Oh he was going to return that gesture for sure. AT the perfect time to boot.

"Mngh. Now you know how I feel~"