growth spurts were fun like that given there didn't used to be much of a height difference when they met. Now Natsu could wrap her in his arms and hold her close and safe. Yup he was quite happy with that setup.

"Well I would do my best." Not that he expected to succeed. Lucy by far had the easiest time in distracting him after all. Everything she did from the swish of her hair to even the way she walked. It had proven distracting more than once.