Chapter 2: Memories
[Lucy]
As Gray and I walk to the guild, his fingers intertwine with mine. He looks at me and smiles a little. It's his way of saying "Just get through the day." I kiss his cheek and continue walking.
It's not too cold today, though I've gotten used to being cold. I love playing in the snow and watching Gray use his magic. The first time I saw him use it, I was amazed and instantly fell in love with it. Ice magic was always one of my favorites, though I never learned how to use it. I don't think I could have gone through the training that Gray described.
As I look around, I can't help but remember the last time I was holding hands with him on a winter morning. He would always warm me right up with his touch. His smile was enough to get me through the toughest days.
But Gray's touch is different. His touch numbs my pain and his smile reassures me that love is real and still exists. Now that I walk with Gray instead of him, I can be sure that I'll get through this. Gray is more than a mere crutch or pain killer. He's my other half. The love of my life. And Natsu? He's a precious friend that I'll never forget.
Unfortunately, these memories of him still linger. And I don't think they'll ever go away. They might fade with time, but they'll never go away. And you know what? That's ok with me. I don't ever want to forget. No matter how painful. Because pain means that I'm still alive and that I've made memories. And that's what really counts.
"What kind of a job do you wanna go on?" Gray asks, which snaps me out of my daze.
I shrug. "I don't really care, as long as it isn't stupid or degrading."
He laughs. "Then that means you can't complain if you don't like it."
I smile and punch him in the arm. "Yeah yeah, whatever."
When we arrive at the guild, the whispers start. I can't tell what people are saying, but I'm pretty sure it isn't very good. Then again, I don't really care. What Gray and I do is our business, not everyone else's.
"Ohayo, Lucy!" Mira-san says cheerfully.
How is she always so happy? I force a smile. "Ohayo, Mira-san."
"Are you and Gray gonna go on a job today?" she asks.
I nod as Gray walks over to the request board. "Hai."
Mira-san smiles. "Let me know when you find something, ok?"
I nod. "Ok."
I walk over to Gray and stand next to him. "See anything that's interesting?"
He shakes his head. "Nothing so far."
"What about this one?" I point to a request.
He takes the piece of paper then frowns. "Are you sure, Luce?"
My heart beats faster when he calls me "Luce." Natsu used to call me that. And only Natsu called me that. I still haven't gotten used to it when Gray calls me that. I guess I should be, but all it takes is time.
