Oh gods would this cycle of misunderstandngs and secrets never end? Probably. If Natsu only knew what she was thinking then he woul have probably blurted out the whole thing then and there. Unfortunately while perceptive in key moments, this one right now was not of that nature.

Still the way she let go and the look on her face made him uncertain about her words.

"We uh should hurry up and see Erza" And maybe she can help pound the feelings he was getting from lying to Lucy so much.