Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail.

A.N: I've been in a writing mood for some time, so I decided that this month (and perhaps the next few months) I'll try to write a small drabble for Gratsu each week. I have a list of writing prompts (which includes seventy-one prompts) so this will more than likely become seventy-one chapters long. Despite it having so many chapters don't expect anything overly long. For the most part these will remain short drabbles or short drabbles turned into one-shots. Also, these stories can(and will) include OOC-ness and AU's. It all depends on my mood that day, I suppose. Like always, I'd love to hear any of your thoughts and concerns and I hope you enjoy this short little story.

Cheers,

Avery Lee


River

A young male sat in front of the river with his knee pulled up to his chest and his chin resting lazily on top of it. His left hand brushing against the grass on his side, his fingers occasionally plucking a few blades of grass and pulling it out absentmindedly. His dark green eyes were glazed over as he stared forward, missing the sun setting and the storm clouds rolling in. A small, fond smile appeared on his face as he leaned back, stretching his legs out while his arms rested behind him, keeping his body from hitting the ground completely.

It was obvious to any bystander that he was completely lost in his own thoughts, ignoring every little detail he deemed useless and unnecessary. It would be easy to sneak up on him, but thankfully everyone was enjoying the moment of silence. It was a rare for Magnolia to actually have a peaceful night while they housed the Fairy Tail guild.

To the young male, Natsu, this river meant everything to him. It held many memories the he held close to his heart. This was the river were he made promises to Erza. This was the river were he fought with Gray daily, attempting to prove that he was just as strong as the stripper. This was the river were he cried himself to sleep on the nights he felt lonely. This was the river were his boyfriend asked him out. And this was the river were he shared his first kiss. It may seem sappy coming from a male, but Natsu cherished this river more than one would think possible. It was something that Natsu enjoyed seeing the next day.

Completely lost in his own thoughts Natsu missed the familiar set of footsteps approaching from behind.

"So this is where you disappeared off to, eh?" Gray Fullbuster hummed to himself as he walked down the hill calmly, his hands shoved into the pockets of his jeans, and his shirt missing from his body, "Natsu, we should be heading back to our house soon; it looks like the storm will begin at any moment." Gray stopped behind the male and teasingly rested his hand on top of the surprisingly soft, spiky salmon hair, silently hoping not to startle his boyfriend. Natsu blinked slowly, his glazed eyes slowly becoming more clear as he tilted his head back, staring up at his boyfriend with a wide, open-mouth smile forming on his lips.

"Gray," Natsu greeted as he lightly brushed Gray's hand off of his head, "What are you doing here? I thought we were meeting at home later for dinner?" Gray snorted as he stepped in front of Natsu and kneeled down, flicking Natsu's forehead with amusement dancing in his eyes.

"Idiot," Gray sighed playfully, "You don't realize how late it is, do ya?" Gray cocked his head to the side, a knowing smirk growing on his face as Natsu's eyes widen in surprise at the thunder clouds, "Now, get your ass up before it starts pouring on us," Gray grabbed Natsu's hand and easily pulled him up. Natsu smiled sheepishly as he rubbed the back of his head, "I would like you to know that if Happy ate any of the dinner I cooked it'll be coming out of your share, flame-head."

Natsu pouted lightly as he allowed Gray to drag him away from the river, missing the fond smile appearing on Gray's face as he glanced back to stare at the river. Tomorrow he's going to ask Natsu to meet him at the river and propose.

Hopefully the river continued to hold a special place in their hearts.