Summary: It's known that wizards have a harder time settling down with someone outside of their guild- much less someone without any magic capabilities whatsoever. I know this, but I can't help my feelings for a certain black haired ice mage who makes frequent appearances in my pastry store. [Lighthearted Romance] / Friendship

Chapter One
the Fairy Tail Wizard

"Thank you. Please come again," I bowed as the customer left, paper bags in her hand. My stomach was tightening in a knot as I felt the familiar wave of cramps attacking me once again, and I let out a sigh of relief that there was no one in the store to see me crouch into a fetal position, hugging my knees to my chest as I tried to numb the pain.

Ugh.. today is getting worst and worst by the second, and I still have another hour of my shift. Although, one more hour doesn't seem that bad compared to the eleven hour shift I took today. When the clock hits 6pm, I'll be as free as a kite.

I heard the ding, signaling someone entered the shop. I sighed once again, still crouched behind the counter as I couldn't muster the energy to move my body, in fear that the deathly cramps may attack again.

"Helloooo?" A male drawled out, tapping his knuckle on the counter above my head. I saw as he peered over the counter, peeking at me from underneath his spiky strands of black hair with curious eyes. "What're you doing down there? You work here?"

Immediately I stood up, ignoring the sharp pains that danced through my stomach. Despite the fact that I probably seemed like some weirdo who took breaks during her job, I mustered a smile upon my face.

"Welcome to my pastry shop! I would suggest a chocolate dipped strawberry cake, it's fresh out the oven!"

He pulled back to peer at the pastries through the glass. The man raised his eyebrow as he seemed to ponder whether or not to buy the desserts, before shaking his head. "No thanks, I just came for a pack of cigarettes."

Cigarettes? I pulled out a pack from the drawer without looking. "Here you go. Anything else?"

"Nah."

"1000 Jewels please."

He fished into his pocket, before handing me the money. I took it cautiously, before eyeing the tattoo that decorated his revealed chest. "Hey, you're part of that guild Fairy Tail right?"

By now he already reached the door, the 'ding' signaling his exit. Before stepping out, he glanced to me over his back. "Yeah, what about it?"

"Er.. well, Fairy Tail wizards get 30% off all items in Magnolia.. didn't you know that?"

He chuckled, "Don't worry about it." Before leaving with a wave of his hand.

Oh well. Fourty more minutes until closing.

DING DING

"Welcome!"

It had been two months since my first encounter with the raven haired Fairy Tail wizard. I didn't catch his name, nor did I ponder upon it much. If I was really curious, I could look it up, but our meeting erased from my thoughts.

"..Hello." An older man, probably twice my age shyly greeted me. I resisted the urge to shiver, just the looks of him creeped me out! He wore black rimmed glasses that sat on the bridge of his nose, his eyes casted towards his hands as he fidgetted like a nervous school girl under my gaze.

"Welcome back," I forced myself to say through a smile. He was a frequent customer who stopped by about four times a week, so I kept all repulsive thoughts to a miminum. I really wasn't in the position to be picky about my customers.

"The usual?" I asked monotonous, already knowing his answer would be a yes.

DING, DING.

"Welcome!" I greeted automatically without looking up from cutting a piece of strawberry shortcake that the man liked so much. I could feel his gaze burning a hole into my head as I tried to concentrate on wrapping.

The man startled me by shouting, "W-wait!"

"What is it?" I asked cautiously, looking up. His face beat red, before casting his gaze back down to his hands. "T-Two slices please.."

I cut another piece, beginning to wrap it seperately. Without looking at him, I could tell he was nervous about something, beads of sweat even beginning to appear on his furrowed brows.

"...Stop!" He snapped, causing me to lift my hands from the pastries in annoyance.

"What now?!"

He looked alarm, before casting his gaze back to his hands. "..W-wrap them together please.."

Without care anymore, I tossed to two pieces of cake into the paper bag, thrusting it to him. Startled, he shakily took the bag, handed me the money, and rushed out the store. I sighed, massaging my temples through my brown hair that was beginning to stand up due to stress.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," I sighed, opening my eyes. Greeted with yet another familiar face, the Fairy Tail wizard stuffed his hands into the pockets of his white jacket, peering at the door where the man had exited in confusion. "What was that about?"

I shrugged, "He's a frequent guest. Sometimes he gets kind of bossy, I think he just likes telling me what to do."

The raven haired male looked surprised, "That sounds troublesome."

"What can I get you?" I asked, cutting our conversation short. The last thing I wanted to think about right now was that rude man. The male before me didn't seem bothered by my change of subject, instead pulled out 1000 Jewels.

"A pack, please."

"That'll be 700 jewels."

He handed me the money, "Last time it was 1000."

I pointed to the brand on his chest, "Fairy Tail wizard."

He laughed, pocketing his spare change and the pack of ciggerates. "Oh yeah."

With that he left once again, being my last customer of the night. As I closed down the store, I couldn't help but realize that I had once again forgotten to ask for his name.

Oh well, doesn't really matter to me.

Here's chapter one! I know it's not much, but it's mostly just the introduction. Yes the Fairy Tail wizard is Gray (please tell me that was obvious) and the other man is just some random guy I threw in there.

I completely bullshitted the 30% off thing, but I figured it made sense since Fiore loves their Fairy Tail guild, and since Fairy Tail protects Fiore. n3n

Reviews give me energy to update faster :3

Bet you guys didn't know Gray smoked, huh? O-O If you re-read the manga, at the beginning of the series there's a couple of shots with him and a cigarette Sooo I came up with the idea for this story.. Also, the setting is before Lucy has joined Fairy Tail. Not that it really matters, but just letting you know n-n

1000 Jewels - $10

700 Jewels - $7