That had to be either that he knew she was going to get 'stolen' away from him by the gossiping girls, or because of what happened in Other Magnolia. In either case, she didn't think it mattered - it still resulted in spending more time with Natsu that she relished.

Her eyes widened briefly in surprise at the sneaky ambush kiss, her lips curving into a bemused grin. Ah, if only she could have a few minutes more just to be alone with him -- but that can wait. She could hardly wait to be able to curl up with him on her couch - he of course, was no stranger to her bed even here, but now there was entirely different meaning to him being in it.

"I bet you'll get along great with Romeo and Wendy," Lucy grinned, "As well as Asuka. You're both a bit older than her, but she's such a sweetheart." It won't matter - she can get grown men like Natsu to play with her, after all. "We're almost there." Her hand tightened on Natsu's arm - a little nervous anticipation.