She giggled, "I know that." But he really idolized Natsu, for good reason. Still, teasing him about it was fun. And as she predicted, there was an excited knock at the door.

"See, what did I tell you?" Lucy grinned, gathering her bag, reaching over to take Natsu's hand. She had to get her contact with him in some way, and there were loopholes to sneak in affection here and there. Handholding being the most obvious.