Eep. She felt her cheeks getting darker again, grinning. Darnit Natsu, don't ask her questions if you intent on derailing her from being able to speak~! She nuzzled against his neck in response, but when he scooped her up, she squealed in mock alarm, almost giggling. "Natsu~! No --- Wait, wait! You're still all sandy and messy--!" Squirmy Lucy is squirmy.

And, well, if they were to go by experience, they may end up having to go into the shower again later anyway. Keff.