Here is the first chapter of Cold and Hot, this will be the first time I actually update a story chapter by chapter, so please bare with me. I know I usually put the entire story up, but I decided to change it just this once. Any who~, I have no ties to Fairy Tail or any of the characters of Fairy Tail. Please enjoy the story and please review!

Also, this chapter does start with a slight lemon! (Gray x Lucy) Thought I should warn you! Enjoy!

Cold and Hot

Chapter 1

Lucy hummed softly as Gray carefully took a small strand of her hair and began to twist it around his finger as she laid against him and read. They were in her apartment, stretched out across her couch with him laying at the back and her resting against his bare chest. It wasn't unusual for them to end up like this on the days neither of them were working a mission, especially since they had officially started dating.

"Is the book any good?" Gray asked, growing bored of toying with her hair, and instead wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her tighter against him as he nuzzled his face into her hair. She giggled at the action and turned her head slightly to face him, marking her place in the book with her thumb.

"No worries. I'm almost done, just a few more pages." She stated, pressing a soft kiss to his nose before turning back to the book. She had borrowed it from Levy, and her friend would be wanting it back in a few days since Erza asked to borrow it next. She smiled as she heard Gray sigh and rest his forehead on her shoulder, and quickly focused back on the page she was reading. She knew that if she gave into him, then it wouldn't be until later that she returned the book and she didn't want to have to face an angry Levy about it. She jump a moment later when she felt Gray nip lightly at her shoulder, causing her to pout and look back at him.

"Let me finish Gray. Levy's wanting it back." She said in a fake whine, only to still when she caught the look in his eyes. They were shining with mischief, and whenever he gave her those eyes, they usually ended up breathless, and on bed.

"Gray. I'm warning you, I want to find out what happens in the book." She stated, a shiver running through her body as she felt his hand at her waist slide down and then up and under the material of her strapless blue top.

"Well, I'm not stopping you from reading. I'm just merely...entertaining myself." He whispered softly in her ear, before nipping at the the lobe softly. His cold breath causing more shivers to run through her body as she shifted and leaned away from him.

"Well, I can't concentrate when you get like this." She stated, barely holding back a gasp as his cold hand clasped around her breast and kneaded gently as he nipped at the back of her throat and started massaging her hip with his other hand.

"Hmm? Your body doesn't really seem to mind the distraction." He muttered softly, leaning forward with her, squeezing the globe in his hand softly as she shivered and a soft moan left her lips as her face took on a faint pink color.

"Gray. You're not playing fair." She whined, leaning forward more in an attempt to get out of his hold, only to have him follow and press more kisses to her neck.

"That's because I'm playing to win." He growled lowly, suckling softly at the juncture where her neck connected with her shoulder, no doubt leaving another mark. She gave a loud moan, signaling her forfeit, and quickly dropped the book before turning and straddling his lap. She took the time to wrap her arms around his neck, and then pressed her lips against his waiting ones as she pressed her body against him. The movements making him release her breast, and she shivered as the hand traveled down her back and rested on her behind, where he gave a faint squeeze as he kissed her senseless.

"You know. Levy's gonna be mad at you if I return the book late." She whispered breathlessly, smiling when he smirked and started to move his hand lower until he touched the bare skin of her thigh below her short skirt. Massaging the muscles and causing her eyes to flutter slightly at the sensation.

"She'll get over it." He whispered, tracing patterns on her skin before inching his fingers higher, causing a heat to spark within her and made her shift on his lap. She gasp when she felt his excitement brush against her core through the fabric of his jeans, and shivered when he tightened his hold on her hip to stop her from doing it again.

"I'm not done entertaining myself just yet." He growled, quickly flipping them so she was pressed against the soft cushions and he was hovering over her. She moaned softly, running her hands down his arms, before changing their directions and rubbing them across his bare chest, loving how his eyes slid half way closed before she traced over his pecs and tugged softly at his jeans. Pouting when he quickly grabbed her hands and pinning them above her with a smirk as he caught her in a kiss that had her squirming underneath him with the passion and fierceness of it.

She let out her breath when he pulled back, watching in amazement as her breath misted in front of her before disappearing into the air. She always loved it when he did that, and was quickly pulled back to their activity as his hand skimmed over her top, grabbed the hem and slowly started to lift the material off of her body. He stopped once her breasts were exposed, pressed harder on her wrists and caused her to gasp as he took one nipple into his cool mouth. She arched into him, her center brushing against him and causing him to groan as he gave a thrust.

She groaned in displeasure when he released her breast and started to remove her shirt. She blinked when he got the shirt to her wrists, and then tangled it around them, before encasing the material and her wrists in ice, effectively pinning her hands to the couch cushion while freeing both of his.

"Gray! That's not fair!" She called, tugging at the restraint, but knew that there was no way for her to break the ice.

"As I said. I'm playing to win." He growled, a smirk on his face as he pressed their lips together and deepened the kiss. Leaving her breathless, and in a daze as he slid down her body and began to press small kisses along her throat, shoulders, and then latching onto her breast once more. She cried out, only able to twist her body as Gray did what he pleased with it, and gave another cry of frustration as he slowly started to raise her skirt.

"Damn, you don't know how much I love your skirts." He mumbled against her skin before latching onto her other breast as both of his hands went to work. His left hand starting to play with her right breast as the fingers on his right hand rubbed her softly through her panties. She shuddered and attempted to raise her hips to get more of his touch, but groaned when she wasn't able to since he had her pinned with his body. She bit her bottom lip and started to twist her body, trying to get some form of contact with him that would help alleviate the pleasure building within her.

"Gray, please." She finally whimpered, when he released her breasts and started to kiss along her throat and shoulders. She felt him still above her, and waited as he seemed to think about what she asked, and shivered as she felt him grin against her skin.

"That's what I wanted to hear." He whispered, pushing the material keeping her from him aside, and swiftly entered a finger inside her. She cried out, her hips automatically moving up, and found the rhythm that he set with his finger. Her body began to tremble as the pleasure within her began to build and build, and when she tried to say something nothing but moans and pleasure filled cries left her. She gave a sharp gasp when Gray suddenly added another finger, reaching deeper than before and finding the one spot within her that had her trembling and trying everything to reach the pleasurable peak that was just out of her reach.

"Gray.." She gasped out, her body taunt, and she looked at him through hazy eyes and gasped at what she saw in his. Nothing but tenderness, lust, and love. With a hitch in her breath her body began to tremble as she wavered over the edge, and then finally dropped over into the abyss when he pressed his thumb against her small bundle of nerves and allowing some of his magic to brush against the area as well.

She trembled as she spiraled into pleasure, and knew that she was crying said pleasure to the heavens. Her body was trembling as she slowly started to come too, and through dazed eyes she looked at Gray again, smiling as she saw that he had finished undressing her, and undressed himself as well. She made a small sound and tugged at her wrists in a vain effort, but thankfully he got the message and released the magic pinning her and removed her shirt completely. With her hands now free, she reached them up and around his neck, hoisting herself up to rest her forehead against his chest as he pressed kisses to the top of her head. When he shifted her onto his lap, she tightened her hold on him and looked into dark blue eyes, smiling at the emotions that were there, and suddenly shivered as she felt his member brush against her. She widened her legs and pressed her face into his shoulder as he slowly entered her, a groan leaving both of them once he was fully sheathed inside of her, and she shivered as he pressed a gentle kiss against her lips, making her open her eyes and stare into his as he began a slow, steady rhythm.

Her chest tightened as his eyes showed hunger, tenderness, and love all for her, and her alone. She felt tears began to prick her eyes as she started to move along with him, pressing a kiss to his lips, and tightened her hold on him as he slowly began to pick up the pace. They continued to move as one, until she felt a familiar trembling sensation in her stomach, and gave a groan as he began to thrust into her.

"Gray." She whimpered, pressing her forehead into his shoulder as he grunted softly in understanding. His thrusts began to go deeper, and he nipped at her shoulder softly before pulling back and cupping her face so she would look at him.

"I love you, Lucy." He whispered, pressing a kiss to her lips. Her body stilled as pleasure ripped through her, leaving her breathless and only able to cling to him as he released deep within her. She felt herself falling backwards onto the soft material of the cushions, and Gray covering her front as he rested on top of her while they attempted to catch their breaths. It wasn't until she could actually breath once more, and Gray was peacefully asleep on top of her, when Lucy tightened her hold on Gray and nuzzled her face next to his ear.

"I love you too, Gray." She whispered, smiling when he gave a soft hum in his sleep and snuggled closer to her. She slowly began to brush her fingers through his hair, and looked down on the floor. A blush and a smile appearing on her face as she saw the book she had borrowed from Levy seemingly glaring at her. A small huff left her before she snuggled closer to Gray and closed her eyes. He was right, Levy would get over it.

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Lucy hummed silently to herself as she walked along the wall that overlooked the canal, keeping her balance easily as she made her way to Fairy Tail. Levy's book safely tucked into her bag, and a smile on her face as she waved to the men on the boat that always greeted her. Her mind went back to Gray, who was sleeping in her apartment after their most recent activity. Thankfully, after the second time he had decided to "entertain" himself he had conked out for good, meaning she could finish the book, and with her finished with it meant that she could return it without having to face the blunette's wrath.

A small sound behind her caused her to smile over her shoulder and watch as Plu hopped down from the wall and started dancing beside it. Laughing at his antics, she hopped down as well and quickly gathered him into her arms. Once he settled against her with a small satisfying sound, she began walking again, looking up as the guild came into view.

"I don't think it can get any better Plu." She stated, smiling down at her spirit who gave a sound of agreement. She quickly crossed the street, up the steps, and over the threshold of the guild. She quickly ducked down as flames shot over her head, and looked up with a raised eyebrow to find that Natsu and Gajeel were in one of their fights. Shaking her head slightly, she smiled down at Plu who gave a wave before returning back to the spirit realm.

Looking around she quickly found her best friend and headed toward the bluenette who had her nose in a book. She eased into the seat beside Levy and watched Natsu and Gajeel have at one another for a second before deciding she didn't really want to know what they were fighting about and turned her attention to her friend.

"Hey Levy. Here's the book back." She stated, bringing the book out of her bag and placed it beside the stacks of books on the table. Levy looked up with a smile and quickly lowered the book she was reading and faced her.

"Really! How did you like it?" Levy asked, causing Lucy to smile and give a nod.

"It was wonderful. The characters were amazing and the story line was so different than what I've read in the past. Not to mention that twist in the end.."

"I know right!" Levy exclaimed, and soon both fell into a full blown discussion about the book. Ignoring the fight happening around them, and the other onlookers. It wasn't until a loud, particular, slam caused both of them to look up as Gajeel sent Natsu flying out of the guild. Lucy turned to Levy with confusion. It wasn't unnatural that those two had at it, however it never really resulted in such an outcome.

"You know what's going on?" She asked, watching as her friend sighed and blushed slightly.

"Natsu is in heat, along with all the other Dragon Slayers. Natsu got a little to close to Gajeel's mate, or better yet me, and he went ballistic. Natsu said something that his mate's scent was lingering on me, but that doesn't help since dragons and dragon slayers are very territorial." Levy explained, and Lucy nodded as she glanced over to Gajeel as he approached their table. His gaze narrowing on her briefly before looking to Levy.

"Don't even think about it Gajeel. Lucy is my friend and I'll be highly pissed if you pick a fight with her or try to run her off." Levy growled out, causing Lucy to hold back a giggle as the iron dragon slayer dropped into the seat on the other side of Levy.

"I don't care about Bunny Girl. She's not a threat to you unless she actually tries to attack. Or so long as she keeps all her male spirits away from you for now." He muttered, leaning back and glaring around the room. Lucy shook her head and then faced Levy again.

"So, Natsu picked up the scent of his mate?" She asked, and then began to look around the guild.

"Yeah, although if her scent was on me it narrows it down to anyone in the guild. Which will no doubt cause some troubles." Levy sighed, and Lucy hummed in agreement. Most of the females in the guild were taken, and if Natsu attempted to claim a already claimed female, it could spell bad news for the rest of the guild.

"Speaking of which. How are you and Gray fairing?" Levy asked, causing her to sputter and face her friend quickly. It wasn't a secret that her and Gray were together, even though the first month she had been worried that Juvia was going to drown her at every turn. However, it had come to a shock to everyone when she stated that she had been thinking that she should give up on her crush anyway, and had decided to give Lyon a chance. Still, even though they were dating and everyone accepted them, they didn't flaunt their relationship among the others. Sure, they stayed together in the guild hall, went on missions together as well with the rest of the team, and stole the occasional kiss in front of the others, that was all. Other than that, they remained the same. Lucy usually stayed with her friends, and Gray mostly had fights with Natsu, then Erza broke them apart in the usual way.

"Everything is fine." She hissed, trying to remove the blush from her face, and trying to keep the memories of what happened not moments ago from her mind. However, Levy read her just as easily as one of her books, and started to laugh into her hand. Lucy gave a groan and dropped her head onto the table. Usually whenever Levy attacked her like this, she would attack back with Levy's relationship with Gajeel. However, she had learn before that it was never a good idea to do so when Gajeel was around. While dragon slayer's were protective over their mates, Gajeel seemed more so than most. At least compared to what the records they had found stated.

Levy had stated once during a girls outing that she thought it could be because he was still feeling guilty about when he had attacked her. Meaning that he would want to make sure that he would never let her down like that again, even though at the time neither of them suspected that they would end up each others mate. It made sense to Lucy, and she had decided never to tease Levy about her relationship while Gajeel was around again.

"Alright, alright. I'll let up. So, is there any other book you're wanting to borrow?" She asked, and Lucy shook her head as she smiled at her friend.

"No. I just stopped by to deliver the book since Erza wants it next. Oh, also to tell you that I got the next two chapters finished on my novel, whenever you want to stop by and give your opinion, you're more than willing." She stated, giving the woman a hug and stood. Levy clapped her hand as she giggled happily.

"I can't wait. Although, it will have to wait until the heat cycle is over. Gajeel wont let me leave his side more than a few feet, so it will be some time before I get some free time." She stated, causing Lucy to laugh before giving them a wave and head toward the mission board. Her and Gray were wanting to take on a mission since her rent was almost due, and it had been a while since they had just went on one with just the two of them. Humming lightly, she quickly found one enough that it would pay her rent, but also leave them some spending money, and got it approved by Mira. She talked with the oldest Strauss sibling for a bit, and then decided that it was time to head home. After waving bye to Mira and Levy, she headed out of the guild and started back to her apartment.

It surprised her that it was so late, but then figured that she had gotten caught up talking to Mira and Levy, so it did make sense. Shrugging it off, she started home, and was soon jumping onto the wall in front of the canal. Since it was late she figured she would walk alone, since she knew that Plu would just become tired after awhile. She began humming again, but stopped when the sensation that she was being watched fell over her. Blinking, she spun on the wall while maintaining her balance, and tensed as she noticed a shadowed figure not far behind her. She braced herself, ready to scream and call on one of her spirits, but relaxed when the person stepped into the light.

"Natsu! Don't scare me like that!" She snapped, pouting as she hopped down from the wall and faced her teammate.

"Lucy." She blinked at the tone of his voice, and looked at him closer. He was staring at her in an array of emotions, the main ones being confusion, awe, and something close to fear. Blinking, she watched as he shook his head and took a step back as a laugh escaped from his lips.

"Why? Why did it have to be you?" He muttered, causing her to tilt her head to the side and swallow as he stepped closer. She tensed as he took her shoulders in a firm grip, his eyes filled with sadness as gave a soft, soothing purring sound.

"Lucy. You're my mate." He muttered, and every fiber of her being tensed as she attempted to take a step back. Only to wince as his fingers tightened into a bruising grip, and quickly reached for her keys.

"Natsu! Back off! You know I'm with Gray!" She shouted, watching as he trembled before her and then leaned closer.

"I'm sorry Lucy, but nothing can stop a slayer from claiming their mate." He whispered, and a tremor of fear shot through her. Reacting on instinct, she grabbed her keys, only to shout when he pushed her wrist aside, grabbed her keys and tossed them aside, followed by her whip.

"Please, find some way to forgive me." He whispered, right before a fist slammed into her stomach. She gasped, and felt her body going down as her vision blanked, but she stayed conscious long enough to feel Natsu grab her, and take off with her. Gray, please help. It was her last thought before she finally blacked out.