Pardon my mistake, guys. I only proofread the chapter once.
Laxus panted, his hands clenching Gray's locks. His eyes were half-lidded, but he could still see his brother's head bobbing up and down-
The blonde woke up with a jolt. Fearing his heart might explode out of his ribcage, the blonde clutched the area, feeling the fast pounding of the backstabbing traitor organ. He shut his eyes, calmly inhaling and exhaling, and relaxed after a few moments.
Dream.
Just a dream. Laxus' eyes fluttered open. He stretched his tired limbs and looked around, only for his eyes to land on the naked form of his younger brother, Gray Fullbuster, curling beside his own body.
He groaned, burying his face in his palms. It hadn't been a dream, after all. Laxus sighed, and leaned over Gray's body, shaking him slightly. The teen opened his eyes after a few more shakes, whining and groaning all the while.
He looked up at Laxus and yawned, "Don't you have nice ways to end nights and start days?"
"Please don't tell me I forced myself on you!" The desperation would have been quite funny, had it not been himself speaking like that.
Gray grinned. He raised his hand and patted the blonde's cheek, smiling broadly.
"Of course you didn't force yourself on me."
Laxus sighed in relief. His hopes were rising. Maybe he had finally started learning to control himself when drunk-
"I'm always ready for you. You can't force yourself on me even if you want."
His hopes were mercilessly crushed.
"Natsu!" Lucy flung her arms around Natsu's neck, attaching her body with the tanned man's. The latter chuckled and patted her head.
The blonde straightened and looked around, her brown eyes darting every direction of the apartment.
"Natsu…"
"Lucy…"
She turned her eyes back in the man's direction and glared. "Now's not the time to show your stupidity. So," She walked towards the couch, plopped down, and asked casually while inspecting her nails, "I heard Erza was here."
"Yes, she was."
"Why?"
"The same old crap." Natsu sighed, rolling his eyes. Walking over to her, he settled down beside her, slinging an around her body. Lucy rolled her eyes –a smile still etched across her face –and stood up. Natsu gripped her wrist, pulling her back. She smirked, and leaning down, she whispered over his lips, "Like I said, now's not the time."
Natsu's eyes glazed over, and he trailed his finger down her cheek, "C'mon Luce, you know I'm horny. Just because you got the emo boy doesn't mean our relationship is over. And he's just a kid! Hardly nineteen!"
Lucy licked his bottom lip, and looking in his lust filled eyes, she whispered, "He isn't an emo. And sweetheart, our relation isn't over, just the 'benefits' part is sort of slipping and we're only friends now."
Natsu whispered, "Then don't let that part drop." And he captured the blonde's lips with his own, kissing her fiercely. Feeling her resolve slipping, Lucy kissed back, her chest heaving up and down. Her hand slid up his back, rubbing circles there. Natsu's hands gripped her waist.
"God, Lucy…" Natsu moaned, his hand slowly trailing down and fumbling with her overly-fashionable belt she wore with the dark skinny jeans.
The doors suddenly burst open, and the two halted and quickly parted away, panting heavily.
Crimson eyes pointed at them accusingly, and the blonde stood up, fixing her attire. She sighed and walked over to the intruder, running her fingers through shampooed golden locks.
"Look, Rouge, it was a mistake, 'kay? I'm not used to this 'relation' thing and trying new things is difficult for me, alright? I'm sorry."
The raven haired male nodded, eyes fixed indifferently on the blonde.
"Good."
Lucy pecked his cheek and led him inside, pushing him on the couch where Natsu was sitting, his cheek resting on his palm.
In a bored tone, he asked, "Can we please continue?"
"No." Lucy replied and turned around when the bell rung. While the blonde invited the guest inside, Rouge and Natsu glared at each other.
Natsu accused lazily, "Dude, did you have to interrupt? We can't even fuck because of you!"
"Good. You're not supposed to either."
"Whatever."
"Feminine much."
"Asshole."
"Fucktard."
"Bastard."
"Fag-
"Guys!" Lucy called, grinning widely. She walked inside, a white-haired girl following her.
Natsu stiffened, gulping at the sight of the blue-eyed girl. The name slipped past his lips, "Lisanna."
"Don't."
The blonde turned, pushing the hand away. Gray gripped Laxus' arm again, halting him from smoking.
"Just once, okay?"
"No." Gray replied sternly, no intentions of changing the decision evident on the teen's face available. He continued, "The thing's injurious for health."
Laxus sighed, and then smiled at the younger male.
"Aren't you a mother-hen?"
"Am I allowed to be lover-hen instead?"
"No. Brother-hen, maybe."
"Lother-hen?"
"The hell's that?"
"Lover + Brother=Lother. See? I told you equations were my best point."
The blonde burst out laughing, and patted the teen's head, "You're cute."
"I'm sexy as well."
"Let's not go there. Alright, did you think about college?"
Gray groaned. Pouting, the teen asked, "Is it important to attend a college? I don't like colleges."
"Education is important."
"Love is important."
"You're attending the college. I don't see the reason why you don't want to study further. The college accepted you immediately. It's a golden opportunity."
"…what about clubbing?"
"Huh?"
"You promised that we both can go to a gay club if I agree to study further."
Laxus grinned, and ruffled the latter's hair again, "Alright. Anything for you."
"Even intercourse?"
"Shut up."
"Natsu!" Lisanna exclaimed, rushing towards the horrified male, and wrapped her arms around him.
Natsu cringed, and patted her back uncomfortably, "Hey."
Lisanna pulled back and pecked his cheek, grinning, "I wish I could stay with you guys. But Mira is forcing me to go and have some work experience. But I met Loke just a few hours ago and he said there was a meeting and I couldn't resist coming! I missed you all so much!"
And her arms were around him again. Natsu faked puking, thankful for his tall height and Lisanna's short. The girl was unable to see his distasteful expressions.
Lucy chuckled, and Rouge managed to pull off his smuggest smirk. The blonde sat down on his lap, and Rouge wrapped his arm around her waist, his other hand resting over her shoulder.
He was enjoying the show.
A month later
"Why does this damned sun has to be so harsh?" Gray whined, covering the top of his head with his hands.
"I wish I could answer, sweetheart." Hibiki said, batting his eyelashes. The blonde slung an arm around the latter, walking by his side. Gray smiled at Hibiki.
"You're one of the sweetest guys-
"You're wrong, love. It's sweetest girl." Sting laughed, running over to them, a basketball in his hands. Gray glared, and continued to walk, ignoring the blonde.
A brunette beside Sting patted him on the back, and whistled, "Go get him, dude!"
The blonde grinned, and ran to catch up with Gray and Hibiki. He stopped in front of them, blocking their paths.
"Hey," He stood in front of the glaring blue-eyed teenager, and grinned, "Are you free tonight?"
"No. Now move." Gray shoved the blonde aside, and resumed walking. Sting came in front of him again, an excited grin plastered on his tanned face. They continued walking, Sting facing him and moving without looking where he was headed to.
Gray raised an annoyed eyebrow, "You do realize walking backwards might make you fall, don't you?"
"I know, but your beauty has captured my attention and I'm unable to look at anything except the marvel that is your face."
Gray sighed, "Pick-up lines aren't gonna work on me, Sting."
"But they're my feelings."
"Sure." Gray rolled his eyes, and turned around with Hibiki, leaving Sting to collide with a pillar.
Erza frowned, glancing uncertainly back at the café she exited a moment ago. The redhead was quite certain about someone staring at her. She could feel the prying eyes following her every moment.
A stalker was definitely not what Erza Dragneel wanted right now.
She started walking again, tucking a strand of scarlet hair behind her ear. One of the things she hated the most about men was their ego. And their over-confidence. And their stupidity. Sadly, her younger brother carried all the aforementioned traits.
So far, Erza had only encountered a single such man who had challenged her and intrigued her with his intelligence and capability. A single man, who had managed to invade her thoughts constantly, haunted her by appearing in her dreams, scaring her with leaving her like a nervous teenage wreck.
And she hated the way she loved that man.
Erza sighed, opening the door of her car and stepped in. She sat down, cooling herself, and massaged her temples. She sighed.
Thinking about Jellal Fernandez was the last thing she needed.
The teen slumped against the pillar, palming over his yawning mouth. Gray looked around a moment later, searching something to amuse him.
First month at Magnolia University had been... normal. He didn't really find it much different than high school. Sure, there were few homophobes who disliked him, but his admirers took care of that. Talking about admirers, a certain blonde had been exceptionally clingy, and even though Gray was kind of bored of the stereotypical jock dating thing, he couldn't deny the latter's adorableness.
"Hey, sweetheart."
Speak 'bout the devil.
Gray turned around, looking up to stare into a pair of mischievous baby blues. He sighed, and said tiredly, "Don't call me that."
"Sure thing, cupcake."
"Can't you just call me Gray?"
"…Blue."
"Gray."
"…Blue."
"Gray."
"…Blue."
"Blue."
"Gray…"
"Good!" Gray smiled sarcastically, then rolled his eyes and strutted away, leaving behind a very confused blue-eyed blonde.
Midnight stood up, a smile gracing his face as a very enraged Reitei entered the room, heading directly towards him. He managed to not flinch when the tanned man gripped his shoulders, pulling him forward, and gritted in front of his face, "You weren't supposed to create a scene."
"Oh?"
"Look, Keegan, I know you're trying to get me back, but using such tactics ain't gonna help! Attacking my boyfriend? Really?"
Midnight removed his arms, and stared up at him with fake disinterest, "Lyon, I simply did my job. Do you know how much angry Brain would have been if I hadn't followed his orders?"
"Damn the orders!" The silver haired man pushed him against a wall, and leaned down, whispering over his lips, "You could have easily refused! That asshole doesn't give a fuck about my boyfriend. And now? He broke up with me!"
"Oh, congratulations, then. The emo wasn't worth your time, anyways."
"Emo, fuckin' really, Midnight? Just look at yourself!"
He rolled his eyes, "Puh-lease. Don't even compare me with him. Larry was just a chick with a dick."
Reitei snorted disbelievingly, and pulled back. Staring down at the man, he whispered, "I don't love you, and you know it very well. Maybe trying to act as a normal-
"I don't want fuckin' normal, 'kay?" Midnight snapped, his eyes burning holes at the wall opposite of him.
"I'm just sick of your manipulative games." And he walked away, not bothering to glance back at the hurt look crossing Midnight's face.
But just as a thread of hope, he hooked on one thought -Lyon still remembered his real name.
He really wanted to go with Gray. He really, really wanted to go with him. But cancelling an important meeting for a concert of his younger brother's favorite band didn't seem like a good idea to Laxus.
Gray pouted, and snaked his arms around Laxus' neck, "Aw, c'mooon! You need to let yourself go loose and wild once in a while!"
Ignoring the whine escaping his brother's throat, the blonde unwrapped the pale bare arms around him.
"The last time I went wild and let myself go lose, we ended up in bed together."
Gray grinned playfully, "Why else would I tell you to do it again?"
Laxus shook his head disbelievingly, chuckling while he gazed fondly at Gray, "I can't. Some other time, 'kay?"
"But Laaaxusss!"
"Please, Gray, I don't want any more arguments."
Gray scowled, all good humor evaporated from the atmosphere surrounding him.
"Fine!" He spat, glaring at Laxus, "I can go with Sting! At least he doesn't just use me for sex!"
Gray stomped out before the blonde could reply, and slammed the door shut.
Laxus groaned.
"The next person who comes out accompanying a blonde guy is the one you'll have to kiss. Before you argue, let me inform you that this is a dare, something Natsu Dragneel never refuses." Lucy smirked triumphantly, aware of how much her words really affected the team leader.
Natsu shoved off the wall he was leaning against, and nodded, eyes narrowed suspiciously, "Alright. That's not a big deal."
Loke, who was standing beside the brown eyed blonde, added, "And you can't back out. Real men never back out once they give their word."
Again, Natsu nodded, suspicion growing inside him.
"Any particular reason why it's supposed to be a male blonde?"
"Not really," Lucy quickly covered up, "Just that the place is a bit crowded and we wanted to make your task easier."
"…Really. I totally believe you, Luce."
"For the millionth time, Sting, this is not a date."
"Aw, just accept it, sweetheart-Yes?" Sting stopped abruptly, as a tanned man stopped in front of them, thumbs tucked in the pockets of his jeans.
Natsu grinned, "Yo."
Gray looked up, the salmon haired man seeming familiar. Blue eyes narrowing, he muttered, "I think I've seen you before."
Natsu looked down at him. Yes, the boy's –holy shit! It was a boy!
'Calm down, just one kiss won't turn you gay!'
He checked the raven haired boy's features, and then his gaze lowered to see the dangling sword locket he had seen before. Ah- it clicked.
"Mr. Dull."
Apparently, Gray recognized him at the exact moment, and screeched, "YOU!"
"Yay, it's me!" Natsu rolled his eyes sarcastically.
Sting asked confusedly, "You guys know each other?"
"Yeah, I stole his virginity. Do you know he cries while giving blowjobs-
"Shut up, you fucker!" Gray's fist swung, but before it could connect Natsu's tanned fist, the gang leader stopped it, closing his larger hand around it.
"Now, now, sweetheart, let's not fight."
"Listen," Sting snarled, pulling Gray back protectively, "I'll personally make sure that you aren't able to even stay in the condition of getting blowjobs if you don't leave us the fuck alone right now."
Natsu chuckled, raising an amused eyebrow up, "Feisty, eh?" He continued, "Anyways, I'll leave you two alone. After my part of deal is done."
"Huh? What deal- hmphh!"
Before Gray could complete, Natsu's lips were on his.
A/N: I know the chapter sucks. But really, I just am not in a good mood. One of my friends recently committed suicide. And even though we weren't that close, her decision made scared me like hell.
Please, guys, it's a request -don't ever choose this way. Depression and suicide only look effective in movies and stories, not in real life. Ending your life will never solve your problems. That being said, I hope you stick with the story 'cause more is gonna come your way.
Please drop a review.
