sorry guys if this is bad. anyway we have a love triangle here. lokexlucyxgray. :" i don't own fairytail. ugh, i wish i do. D:

Chapter 1

It was a very nice morning and Lucy Heartfilia just got out from her bathroom. She seemed happy and recalled that Natsu picked a very easy job for her. She should be able to cover up her rent for 100,000 jewels. She finished dressing herself up and went out from her apartment.

(At the guild)

"Hi Lucy! What's with the smile?", Mirajane asked.

"Oh nothing Mira, I just think it'll be a wonderful day today."

Mira was eyeing Gray then turned to Lucy.

"Have you no boyfriend yet Lucy-chan? " the white haired mage giggled.

"Err, as much as I wanted to, I'm really busy and I think that can wait till I find the man who will never let me go." She blushed a little.

"What do you think of Gray then Lucy? Does he spark your interests?"

"Gray?" Lucy spewed the strawberry juice she was drinking. "What's up with you Mira asking me about Gray all of a sudden?"

"Well, you'll never know Lucy, I think you make a good couple."

"Shhhh!" Lucy put her palm on Mira's mouth. "Juvia will kill me!"

She looked at Juvia. Juvia looked at Lucy in a murderous way. "Juvia loves Gray-sama." She threatened and grinned.

"Oh I'm sorry Lucy. But I really think you do make a good couple."

Lucy blushed as she looked at Gray.

"Me and Gray? Impossible! What is Mira-chan thinking! He's just a friend. He's an important friend and he looks at me like a friend. Nothing at all!"

She slopped her body and the glow on her face disappeared. She then remembered her job and went out. Still bothered about Mirajane's expectations.

(back at the guild)

"For how long Gray?", Mira asked.

"I don't want her to be sad. If only she has feelings for me ." Gray said.

"But you can tell her!"

"Not now Mira. Besides we're just getting closer and closer these past few days. I don't want to stress her. "

"Whatever!"

(while at cherry town)

"You look bothered Lucy. Your face is weird. " Happy teased her.

"Shut up. I'm just tired walking."

"But we just got out from the train" Natsu wondered.

"Err, both of you are annoying."

Natsu and Happy giggled.

Suddenly Loke appeared from nowhere then suddenly carried Lucy in bridal style. Lucy was so angry and refused but she couldn't do anything since Loke's grip of her body was so tight.

"Hi princess. I'll carry you. " Loke flashed a very handsome smile.

Lucy just pouted and told him he shouldn't be doing that all of a sudden.

"You're soooooo together!" Happy teased them.

"Put me down Loke!" Lucy tried to but she can't overpower Loke's manly body.

(back at the guild)

"What's up Gray!" Erza just came back.

"Nothing. I'm just bored."

"Where's Lucy and Natsu?"

"They went out for a mission."

"They left you?"

"No. They want me to come with them but they told me I should rest since I just came back from my mission."

"Oh I see. Gray you don't really look bored, you look so sad. Tell me." Erza demanded and pulled out her sword. "Those guys aren't dating are they?"

"Dating?" Gray was taken a back. "What?"

"Gray you're silent but I know you have feelings for—"

Before Erza could say anything, Natsu barged the door and Loke was carrying Lucy. She was badly injured and was bitten by a poisonous snake.

"Lucy!" Gray and Erza flew to her side. The armoured mage carried her and let her sit up straight.

"What happened?"

"It's my fault Erza! I wasn't able to protect my princess!"

"Hush Loke, you protected me okay? I just protected you back. " Lucy said while looking at Loke who was now shedding tears.

Suddenly the part where Lucy was bitten (Neck) suddenly glowed in purple light and strange markings were spreading throughout her neck up to her left eye. She felt like she's going to faint.

"How can you not protect her!" Gray was so angry and was about to punch Loke when Erza stopped him.

"This is not the time. Lucy needs to be taken to Poluchska."

Gray snatched Lucy and carried her looking at the sad Loke.

"It's my fault. I love Lucy and yet this happened! I let this happen!"

Loke blamed himself. He tried to fight his tears back and followed Erza and the rest to accompany Lucy to Poluchska.

While on the way Natsu approached Loke and patted his shoulder comforting Loke a little bit.

"It's not you fault. It's my fault for picking the job. "

"No Natsu. I promised her nothing would ever happen to her. I failed."

(Inside Poluchska's house)

"God you people! Why are you here! I hate people here! Get out!" Poluchska shouted at them while the three are blaming each other. Erza clenched her fist and said that they're not of any help. She punched the three out the house and shut the door.

"Will she be alright? " Erza is worried.

"This is bad. Good thing you brought her here. I might have some—ahh, here it is. She needs to rest for a few days. The poison is strong. It renders her body powerless. I advise she shouldn't go for a mission in awhile."

Lucy woke up and found Gray and Loke by her side. She was about to get out from bed but she felt pain. Her knees were shaking. She tried to walk but she stumbled waking the two who were sleeping. Gray rushed to her side before Loke who was still very sad to what had happened.

"What happened? I can't walk. " Lucy began to look sad.

"You're going to be just fine Luce, I'm here."

"So am I" Loke protested. "My princess, I love you so much. You shouldn't be standing. I will carry you back." He said and carried Lucy to her bed.

Gray was shocked and at the same time jealous because Loke can directly tell Lucy about his feelings. He's a total loser compared to the lion spirit. He clenched his fist and walked out the room leaving Lucy and Loke alone together.

"Where's Natsu and Erza?" she asked.

"They're on a mission. You can't still go on a mission Lu, you need to rest. They want to cover up your rent while you're resting. You don't need to worry. "

"I'm so sorry. It's all happening because of me! I'm such a reckless idiot."

"No, the fault is mine. I let this happen to you." Loke trembled and winced.

"Loke! You need to go back! You're going to drain your magic if you still insist on staying here!"

"But Lu, you need me! And…."

"Forced gate closure!"

Lucy forced him to go back because he looks really drained.

Loke was back in the spirit world. He bit his lip. "…and I need you..Lucy"

Erza, Natsu and Happy were back.

"What's taken you so long you fire head?"

"I can see you're so bad at caring for Lucy you nudist!"

"Take that back you empty headed pink haired fire drool!"

"I'll crush your face you perverted ice mage!"

Lucy laughed as they began to fight. Erza sat down beside her bed and hugged her.

"I was so worried Luce, Are you alright now? "

"Yes, thanks Erza. I'm sorry if you have to cover up my rent. I'm so weak!"

"No need to stress about that. You're my friend Lucy. "

"But…"

"No buts Lucy. We're all here for you. " Happy smiled.

Natsu and Gray stopped fighting and smiled at her. Erza stood up and told her that Gray would be caring for her. She and Natsu are going to a mission again.

"But you just got back. You need to rest!" Lucy said

"It's not a very hard mission. After all master Makarov pleaded that we should be doing this mission since it concerns our guild. We'll be back soon Lu." Erza said as she patted Gray's shoulder.

"And Gray, take care of her."

He was now alone with the blonde hair mage. He sat beside her bed. He saw the sad look on Lucy's face. It wrecked his heart to see her in pain and suffering.

"Look here Lu, they're doing it for you. You don't need to be sad. We all care for you."

"Thanks.."

"You need to rest. I'll tuck you to sleep."

"I'm sorry if worried you so much."

"Lucy, that's alright. You need to rest."

There was a moment of silence.

"Lucy, can I ask you something? "

"What is it Gray?"

Gray was nervous and he blushed. "What do you like in a boy? I mean…uhmm..what is your ideal boyfriend..?"

Lucy blushed and remembered what Mira said. This can't be happening! It's all happening so fast! Gray is now asking her! She's so nervous and her heart began to beat fast.

"Ah,,err…I like it when the boy is caring…let's see..hmm..sweet. He's honest, nice and kind. He will never let me go, accepts me who I am. loves me with all his heart and soul." She can't take the sensation anymore. Her faced was so red.

Gray then tucked her to bed. He promised that he'll always be there if ever she feels pain. He blushed when he heard Lucy's ideal boyfriend.

Minutes later, Lucy was now asleep. He gazed at her beautiful face. He felt her presence so graceful and warm. He wished that he could hug her. He wished that he can be just like Loke when it comes to showing his feelings.

(back in the spirit world.)

Loke was watching Gray put Lucy to sleep. He gritted his teeth and then forced the gate to open. He was now back to the human world. He told Gray that they needed to talk.

They went outside. Loke was in a deep silence. He then told Gray.

"I love her. I know that you guys see me as a womanizer, but when I saw her..it all changed! I love her so much! I love her! I know I'm weak to defend her! But I can give my life to her! She's my every thing! I know that she only sees my feelings as a joke but still I will always love her!"

Gray was dumbfounded. What a very straightforward guy!

"Look here Gray. The way you look at her, touch her, talk to her, I know you like her. I know that you have feelings for her.."

"What if I really have feelings for her Loke? What if I like…no…love her? What will you do?"

"I'll win her heart Gray." He challenged him. "I will"