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Hope you like reading my natsuXgray story, i really enjoy writing with the two of them, they make it fun :D

The sun blazed hotter than normal, even for a summer day. Wiping his forehead and sighing, Gray made his way to Fairy Tail. It was a very odd morning. Somehow he knew it was only going to get worse.

At the guild, not even the cool glass of water Mira offered Gray could keep the heat from leaching his body of energy. He used his magic to freeze the water and slowly broke off pieces and let them melt in his mouth, the freezing water running down his throat. He sighed again and placed his head on the cool surface of the bar bench.

"Something on your mind, Gray?"

With his eyes closed Gray hadn't noticed the waitress mage standing behind the bar where he was sitting now. He glanced up at her briefly before laying back down. She poured him another glass of cold water and sighed almost sympathetically for him. Being an ice mage wasn't the best thing in hot weather. Especially when you're an ice mage like Gray, who coincidentally grew up in a freezing cold, snowy environment.

There was a soft breeze blowing through the guild as the doors opened and closed while people were making their way out to complete missions. Mira glanced concernedly at Gray before moving on to serve other members of the guild who were in need of cold beverages.

At some point during the morning, with his head on the bench, Gray must have drifted off into a weary sleep. His body was hot. There was no other way to explain it, unless you used the cliché saying 'on fire'. But now, with a fire mage who could actually set you on fire, that saying has only been used for something more literal.

"GRAY!"

With a small jerk Gray's head snapped up and he knocked his now warm water off the bench and smashing onto the stone floor. Shards of glass were sprayed outward from where the cup made contact with the ground. He cursed silently at the face Mira would pull when she saw the mess he made.

Natsu was standing in the open doors facing the entire guild with a face that screamed adventure. His eyes were lit up with excitement and his smile reached his ears.

Gray groaned and turned back to Mira for more water. Mira obligingly handed him another glass which he instantly froze. Natsu grew quickly irritated at Gray's attitude.

"What's with you today, Gray?" He made his way over to where the ice mage sat lying over the bar; he looked more like a wilted leaf than anything else. He sat beside him and waited for a response that never came. Sighing he turned to Mira.

"Have you seen Lucy today? I've got something to ask her," he grinned as he held up a request.

Mira leaned in to read the piece of paper Natsu held before smiling herself and shrugging. "Sorry Natsu, she hasn't been here all morning," she paused as Natsu's face fell before quickly adding, "But don't worry, I'm sure she'll show up very soon. Would you like a nice cool drink while you wait for her?"

Natsu nodded and accepted the cool beverage before turning back to his wilted friend. He regarded Gray for a moment before coming to a decision. A slow smile made its way back onto his face and he poked Gray's arm, "Hey, sleepy head! You wanna come on a mission with me and Lucy?"

Although nothing that morning had stirred Gray, nor anyone dared to disturb him, he glared at Natsu with dark eyes. "What did you call me, punk?"

Natsu's eyes gleamed at his feisty friends' response. Despite the fact that he is depleted from the heat Gray was still just as capable as anyone else to argue.

Before they two trouble makers could really start fighting however, they were distracted when a familiar blonde friend of theirs walked into the guild. She wore a pale blue mini skirt and a matching yellow trimmed singlet top. She stretched as she walked lazily over to the two boys and yawned.

"Morning, great hot day isn't it? Perfect beach weather!" she said happily as a grin spread across her face at an idea forming in her head involving the beach.

Natsu scoffed, "hah, try saying that to Gray! He's done nothing but mope around all morning."

Lucy glanced at Gray who was shoving chunks of ice into his mouth with his eyes closed and leaning against the bench. "I guess hot weather doesn't really suit you, huh Gray?"

Before forgetting his original plan Natsu shoved the request sheet into Lucy's face. "Come with me Lucy, will you?"

Lucy stepped back from the sheet and read the first few words before letting a small giggle escape her lips, "No way! Natsu, you can't seriously think you and me can handle something like this alone do you? It's impossible!"

Natsu frowned, "That's why I asked Gray to come," he turned to address the ice mage, "Lucy won't be able to do it without your help Gray!"

Gray noted the fact that Natsu said Lucy wouldn't be able instead of the both of them. He smiled to himself and gave in; he couldn't let Lucy go alone with this fire breathing monster.

"Ok, fine I'll come."

Natsu jumped up from his seat and punched the air with his fists, "alright, let's GO!"

Lucy smile despite herself at Natsu's enthusiasm and joined him towards the guild door. Gray gulped down the rest of his drink before rushing after them.

"Oh yeah, Natsu. What is the request?" Gray asked, realising he just accepted something without knowing what he was getting himself into.

Natsu just grinned, "You'll see!"

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