Two-Shot!

Summary All Lucy wants is a kitten! Is it too hard to ask? Gray's getting frustrated, Erza's finally lost it, Natsu's being his usual self and Happy's found a new friend. Gray just can't take anymore of her whining. Until the next day where she surprises him even more.

Pairing Gray x Lucy

Rated Usual - language so on...

Inspiration My own black cat that I had to leave :(

Disclaimer I'm getting tired of saying this - NO OWN!

Part One

"Gray! I wanna kitty!" Lucy whined. "Can we go buy one?"

Gray gave out a heavy sigh. It had been only a few days since Lucy started randomly asking for a cat or kitten – whatever. At first it was cute watching Lucy whine because she hardly does and Gray was enjoying it even though his answers were always a "no". Lucy would always cross her arms and jut out her lips in an adorable pout – Gray's words. Now being a week and she hasn't stopped it was getting nerve wracking, Gray could only take so much whining.

He turned from his position on the ground to face his girlfriend, who was sitting on the couch. He put one hand on her thigh while the other lingered on her hip.

"Lucy," he started, looking at her. "How many times have we talked about wanting a cat—"

"Kitten!"

"—kitten… You know that there's a "no pet policy" in your apartment." Gray reasoned.

"I've lost count on how many times," she grinned. "So what? We can sneak it in… Happy's a pet and he's allowed!"

"Um that's different babe…" Gray tried. "Plus, Happy is with Natsu not you."

"Hell no, it's not!" Lucy stood up, making Gray's hands limp to the couch.

Gray couldn't help but give out another heavy sigh. Sometimes his girl was frustrating – sometimes, but whenever she isn't, he loved her very much. He wondered when did this "I wanna kitty" thing happen anyways, she was normal a week ago, and then there was that book festival.

FLASHBACK~

All Gray wanted to do was sleep, but no, his girlfriend just had to bang on his door at 7 in the morning saying to get dressed, because we're going to the book festival.

Gray wasn't a big fan of books like Lucy and Levy, but to his surprise when they arrived he saw some other guild mates and to his shock, none other than Gajeel Redfox, helping out the little bookworm – with a big scowl on his face. That, made his day alright, but what shocked him even more was that Natsu was there as well, with a very happy Lisanna. He wasn't having as much fun as well, but when spotting Gajeel carrying all those books, he burst out laughing with Happy right next to him.

Gajeel was about to throw the books at him when he felt a really dark aura coming from beside him. He gulped and turned around to see Levy fuming and glaring. He lightly chuckled and neatly piled up the books again.

Natsu and Happy were now rolling on the ground laughing their butts off. Gray himself, couldn't help but smirk – his fun was cut short when Lucy grabbed his hand and made a run to one of the book sections.

"Wow! There's so many to choose from!" Lucy gazed. "I'll get this, and this, oh and this as well!"

As Lucy chose the books she wanted, Gray was getting the boring job of holding them. Higher and higher the books kept coming until there was no sign of Gray's head. He was lucky when Lucy called out for a break, because she was hungry. Gray silently cheered and dumped – yes dumped – the books on the ground and made a run for the restroom.

"Gray! Don't dump my precious books!" Lucy screeched.

He just waved her off with a hand as he entered the restroom. When inside he saw Gajeel and Natsu inside as well – he smirked at Gajeel and he scowled in return.

"So, you guys got dragged here as well?" Gray started conversation with his rivals.

Gajeel crossed his arms, "Tch had no choice…"

"Well, me and Happy only came for the food, but then we got spotted by Lisanna and she asked for help with her books. We were gonna say no, but then she brought out that innocent smile. It was so hard to say no!" Natsu rambled on.

"Tough luck!" Gray laughed and Gajeel smirked.

"You wanna go Ice face!" Natsu growled. "Ah never mind, you have Lucy waiting for you, busboy."

Gray scowled, "Hypocrite…" And put a good fist to Natsu's face. He went flying to the toilets, breaking a door or two he got up and jumped in the air.

"Wings of the Fire Dragon!" Natsu yelled.

"Shit," Gray cursed and jumped out of the way, followed by a now angry Gajeel ho got a bit of his top burnt. That was not what he came here for.

"You are going to pay for that, Natsu!" Gajeel growled. "Iron Dragon's Club!"

He got Natsu straight on and pushed him back into Gray. The two tumbled back, crashing into one of the toilets again.

"Get off me!" Gray snapped. "Ice Make: Lance!"

Making the lances go in two directions, to Natsu and to Gajeel. Natsu managed to dodge them while Gajeel tripped over his feet and got hit. Natsu growled at Gray and shouted "Roar of the Fire Dragon!"

Burning down the whole restroom, the people around stood shocked and scared. Natsu has a scary look on his face as he glared around. The young girls screamed in fright and the officers around started surrounding the fight.

"Oh shit," Natsu squeaked quietly. "Uh nothin' to see here officers. We were just havin' a friendly brawl."

Gray managed to sneak out from the bushes while Natsu was giving his pointless speech. He gave out a sigh of relief when he was far enough from the incident. Just when he was about to stand up a dark figure towered over him, he slowly looked up and silently prayed that he wasn't going to die today. When he did look up he saw a sweet and innocent smile plastered on his girlfriends face.

"L-Lucy!" Gray gave a nervous smile. "H-Hey babe, how've you been? Have you finished eating? There was like a really long line in the restroom…"

"I was fine when you went to the restroom, then when I was about to get some food, I hear shouts coming in that direction, and then there was a loud shout of "Wings of the Fire Dragon" and I knew that you and Natsu got into another brawl. Plus Gajeel," Lucy put her hands on her hip. "In the freakin' restroom, Gray! The restroom! You guys even destroyed it! What were you thinking? No wait, you weren't thinking!"

Gray cringed at the loud, scary explanation from his girl. "I'm sorry?" he spoke with a light squeak.

Lucy sighed and took her hands to help up her boyfriend, "But don't you ever do that again, Gray Fullbuster!"

Hearing her say his full name, he knew he was forgiven. He smiled and swiftly kissed her lips, Lucy made a small gasp of surprise. Gray grinned when he pulled away and Lucy couldn't help but to blush – he had done this so many times, but she still couldn't get use to it.

"So, can we go home now? I'm tired…"

Lucy looked up to stare into his eyes, "Okay, I've got all the books I need."

"Cool," Gray smiled lightly. "Oh yeah, I haven't eaten yet…"

Lucy rolled her eyes again.

END OF FLASHBACK~

So, the cat – kitten – she wanted didn't have anything to do with the book festival, so then what? It was getting late now and Gray was tired of arguing with his girlfriend, he didn't like arguing, but she was the one who started it. Heh, he sounded like he was whining now.

"Luce, it's getting late," Gray stood up. "I think I'm gonna go home now, okay?"

"Sure, whatever…" she waved him off.

Gray winced at her words, "Okay, I'll come over tomorrow morning. Bye…"

He quietly closed the door and silently walked outside. Did she want a cat – kitten – so badly? There was no point of thinking about it, there was a "no pet policy" at her apartment. Even if she did sneak one in she would get caught, let's say Lucy isn't the best when it comes to being quiet. Ah well, he would buy her favourite white roses and chocolates to ask for forgiveness and then he'll take her out or something.

"Yeah, that sounds like a good idea."

When morning arrived Gray was up early and decided to take a long cold shower and then make some breakfast. He was out the door before 9 and at the flower shop buying beautiful white roses. Then to the next to buy chocolates – he probably should have made a cake or something, because that would be more better, but he was just too lazy.

Gray arrived at Lucy's apartment at 10 and knocked on the door, he hid the gifts behind his back and waited for Lucy to open the door. When she did he was surprised when she jumped on him and wrapped her legs around him.

"Gray!" she squealed, excitedly. "Guess what, guess what!" The question was rhetorical.

Gray only gaped like a fish and blinked. Lucy didn't notice and jumped off him, then dragged him inside. Gray awkwardly gave her the gifts and she took them happily, with a kiss on the cheek.

"You shouldn't have," Lucy smiled. "Oh yes, come quick. I have to show you something!"

'Please don't tell me that she actually sneaked in a cat…' Gray pleaded as he followed her to the bed.

As he got closer to the bed, he saw a pile of black in the centre, his eyes widen in shock and disbelief.

"Is-Is that a cat?" he dared to ask.

"It's not a cat!" Lucy snapped. "It's a kitten! Isn't she adorable?"

'A female cat – kitten – as well!' Gray paled.

"Oh gosh…" Gray dragged out. "Luce, where did you get it?"

Lucy snapped out of her trance and looked up, an innocent look on her face, "Hmm about that…"

Gray sighed, "Don't tell me that you found it and took it in because it was so adorable?"

Lucy nodded feeling a bit guilty, "I just couldn't leave it there on the streets all alone."

Gray mentally rolled his eyes, why were all girls like this? Seriously! Even Erza would do the same thing! Gray groaned and rubbed his temples, he was stressing already. He looked to the black thing and narrowed his eyes – taking a hand to the kitten, Lucy watched as Gray brought his hand to her kitten. Thinking he was going to pat it, she silently squealed and clasped her hands. Gray slowly brought his hand and… poked the black thing. Lucy sat there confused, did he pat her or did he…

"Poke," Gray teased the thing. "Hey, wake up. Poke. Poke."

"Gray!" Lucy screeched, scaring the poor little kitten and Gray as well. "Oh I'm so sorry baby."

Lucy took the kitten into her arms and started stroking its soft, fluffy black fur. The kitten purred into the touch and quietly turned to Gray. It hissed and glared – Gray pulled back frightened at the sight.

'That damn cat!' Gray gritted his teeth as he glared back. 'It's worst than Happy!'

"No offense, Happy," he mumbled. "Whatever… Lucy, I've got somewhere to be. I'll see you later."

He didn't wait for a reply and jumped put the window. Gray stuffed his hands into his pockets and slowly walked to the direction of the guild. Maybe he could have a brawl with Natsu or eat lots of strawberry shaved ice – anything to get his mind off his replacement.

Lucy put a hand to her chin and scrunched up her nose in thought. "Ah!" she clicked her fingers, as something came up. Lucy smiled happily as she stared at the gifts Gray gave her and popped a chocolate in her mouth. Lucy went to her room and got her backpack out. She went back to the kitchen and picked up her kitten and then placed her inside. She closed the bag but didn't clip on the button.

"Come on baby," Lucy carefully picked up the bag. "I'm going to show you the guild and my friends."

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