A/N: Hey all! This took me some time to get this chapter out! I promise I have a plot and a plan. I want the story to remain cohesive and make sense so I am not rushing anything. There may be a few time skips in the near future, however.
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Fair warning, there will be smut in future chapters. I may or may not give a warning in the beginning of the chapter, so I am letting you all know now.
As always, I do not own Fairy Tail. It belongs to Hiro Mashima. Enjoy!
Too Easy
Over the next week, Lucy found herself busier than she thought possible. Between packing her apartment and making plans with Capricorn and Loke for training, there was very little time to make it to the guild. Most days, Lucy would stop by to eat breakfast and talk with Mira, Levy, or Cana before heading back to her apartment to finish organizing. Which is what Lucy was doing on Sunday evening when she heard a knock on the door.
Knock, knock, knock
'Hmm… who would honestly be knocking on my door? Since when does anyone knock?!'
Slowly standing from the pile of books and boxes surrounding her, Lucy straightened out her pink tank top and yoga pants before padding to the door. On the other side, Lucy found Gray scratching the back of his head with a hesitant look on his face.
"Hey Luce, do you mind if we talk for a moment?"
"No-" Lucy answered shaking her head, "not at all. Come on in. Would you like anything to drink? Tea, coffee? "
"Ahh, no. Thank you. I just wanted to apologize for the other day. It wasn't fair to put you on the spot for wanting to take a break from the team. I have noticed you getting frustrated lately and I thought it was just because of your rent. If I had known it was the team, I would have said something sooner."
Lucy simply smiled warmly and waved off the rest of Grays apology.
"No need to apologize Gray. I have been trained since I was young to hide many of my emotions, so no one would have possibly known what was bothering me. I do appreciate you coming to see me, it seems like I haven't seen you all in a long time. Even though it's only been a week. You are my family and the first ones to accept me as a person, rather than the heiress I was raised to be. I wouldn't be the person I am today without all the crazy adventures we have been on so far." Finishing off with a bright smile, Lucy stepped forward quickly to wrap Gray in a warm hug.
Shocked by her words, Gray was frozen to the spot. 'Would she honestly just brush off everything like it didn't matter? I know she has a big heart, but I threw a person at her and nearly gave her a concussion!' Blushing slightly, Gray slowly wrapped his arms around Lucy and took in her honey and vanilla scent. 'Always so warm and sweet.'
Finally releasing Gray, Lucy stepped back and gave a slight laugh while glancing around her living room. "Please excuse the mess, I have been packing for a couple days and I seemed to have made quite the mess."
Looking around Gray finally noticed the differences around him.
"Are you going somewhere, Lucy? I know you've left the team, but are you leaving the guild as well?
"NO! No, no" Shaking her head and waving her hands in front of her, Lucy denied Grays question quickly. "I am not going anywhere! I simply found another place that's just perfect for me to live! It's not too far from the guild, easily affordable, and my landlady is relieved to finally be able to rent to someone that will actually be able to pay their rent on time."
Nodding his head in understanding, Gray held out his hand in offering. "Well if you would like the help, I wouldn't mind helping you get moved over and settled in. It would give me a chance to see the new place."
"Thank you Gray, but Virgo and Aries has it covered for now. They have been dying to decorate and I told them they could have free reign. I was actually going to head down to the guild to grab a job request to get out of town for a couple days." Turning slightly to watch his reaction, Lucy cheekily added, "Unless you were just trying to get over there to make a copy of the new key"
"Hah, Luce, you know I don't need a key! That's what my ice is for!" Gray smirked adding, "However, I do have this mission I was leaving on tomorrow that pays pretty well. I wouldn't mind having some company if you agree to make me dinner at the new place once we get back."
"What is this mission?"
"Just a simple job creating ice sculptures for a wedding in Crocus. Nothing even remotely dangerous or destructive. Easiest 500,000 jewels I will ever make" Gray smiled watching Lucy's chocolate brown eyes turn owlish.
"DID YOU JUST SAY 500,000?! FOR ICE?!"
"Yeah, you heard me. What do you say? Dinner in exchange for easy rent?"
Lucy put a finger over her lips in thought as she weighed her options 'Well it's not like I haven't cooked for Gray before. I know he likes pretty much anything cold. Not to mention, 250,000 will easily get me well on my way to owning that adorable cottage. How could I possibly say no?!"
Holding out her hand, Lucy agreed. "You have a deal, frosty pants. I get to tag along on your ridiculously easy mission, and you get a ridiculously delicious meal! On one condition, Mr. Fullbuster. Try to keep some pants on?"
"Alright Lucy, you have a deal. I've done well with my pants so fa- AHH DAMMIT! Where did they go now?! I'll let Mira know you'll be with me and I will see you at the train station at 11 tomorrow morning. Pack for a week!" Gray yelled as he ran off looking for his pants.
Lucy laughed as Gray ran out of her apartment. Turning back to her mess of boxes and books, Lucy grabbed her key ring and silently summoned Virgo. In a warm flash of golden light, Virgo appeared in a deep bow.
"How may I be of assistance to you, Princess?"
"Hey Virgo," Lucy sang "How would you like to do me a HUGE favor?"
Eyes sparkling at the prospect of a new project Virgo calmly answered, "It would be my honor, Princess. Anything you need, you just need ask."
Smiling brightly, Lucy gestured to the remaining mess. "Would you mind finishing up the packing and getting everything moved over? I just agreed to take a mission with Gray in the morning and I won't have time to finish myself."
"Not a problem, Princess. Aries and I will have everything completed and in place before you return. Will you need me to hold your luggage while you travel?"
"Ahh, not this time Virgo. This should be an easy mission with plenty of rest and down time. One suitcase will not be any trouble. Don't worry about me, just have fun decorating with Aries. We should be back within a week."
"Very well Princes, I shall leave you to pack and rest tonight. I'll return in the morning with Aries once you have left for the train station.
"Great! Thanks again, Virgo. You're amazing."
Leaving in another flash of golden light, Virgo left Lucy on her own. In the back of her mind Lucy was wondering about the upcoming mission with Gray. It sounded easy enough that there should be no issues and Lucy would be soaking in her new Jacuzzi tub by Friday night. Stepping into the shower and grabbing her vanilla scented body wash, Lucy's mind continued to roam. Thinking back to Gray, she couldn't help but blush. 'I am not blind. That man is yummy. Toned in all the right places, lean muscle and washboard abs. A strong jaw with deep blue eyes and dark black hair. I wonder if his hair is as soft as it looks. What I wouldn't give to just run my hands through it.' Feeling hotter than she should, Lucy finished her shower and turned the water off. Grabbing a fluffy white towel and wrapping herself in it, she stepped out of the tub to walk to her dresser. Pulling out a pair of royal blue boy-shorts and a soft, oversized t-shirt, Lucy turned out the lights and laid in bed staring at the ceiling. 'The next week will be a great chance to get closer to Gray without seeming like I'm just trying to jump his bones. Keep yourself in check Lu, no need to go scaring him off too soon.' Rolling over and sighing softly, Lucy closed her eyes and whispered softly, "Not before I get to have my fun."
As the train was heading down the tracks, the private compartment was quiet. Both mages in their own thoughts about the upcoming week. Gray couldn't believe he managed to get out of Magnolia with Lucy without the Fireball tagging along. He probably won't admit this easily, but he's been dying to get Lucy alone. Something about her just pulls him closer. If he spends too much time out of her presence, he gets a sick feeling in the pit of his stomach and the celestial princess is constantly on his mind.
On the opposite bench, Lucy's mind was going down similar paths. She kept stealing glances over her magazine at the ice mage, admiring the way he relaxed into the bench. Gray somehow managed to lose his shirt before he met her at the strain station and boarded without. Now, he was leaning back against the back rest with his legs spread and his eyes closed. Both arms out to the side, Lucy could see the way each muscle in his arms stretched and pulled underneath his skin. Eyes trailing down his chest to his abs, Lucy's mouth started to water thinking about trailing the tip of her tongue over every dip and groove. Stopping just to kiss and lick each inch of the scar on his side from Galuna Island. Continuing down the path of his chest, her eyes were met with the deep defined V over his pelvic bone peeking out over the top of his pants. Held up with a black leather belt, the white cargo pants fit Gray like a glove, causing a shiver to run down Lucy's spine straight to her core, pooling in warmth and drenching her panties.
Realizing she has been staring too long, Lucy adjusted her black leather mini skirt while discreetly rubbing her thighs together to dispel some of the tension that managed to build. Glancing back down at her magazine, she took slow deep breathes to calm her heartrate. 'Hmm, I've never had a reaction to Gray like this before. After all, I've seen the man without pants on and it didn't cause me to start panting like a bitch in heat. Get it together Lu.'
"Hey Gray?" Lucy started
"Hmm?"
"Will you tell me a bit more about this mission? I don't want to get in your way once we get there, yet it seems very easy for the pay."
"Sure. From what Mira could tell me, some rich man is throwing a wedding for his daughter in the capital. Apparently, he wants everything to be perfect, down to the last ice sculpture, so he hired someone that can make ice that doesn't melt. Of course, I am sure there is something else behind it, but I am the only one in the guild that can do this and he requested me by name."
"I see, so he just wants perfection. That's completely understandable coming from high society"
"I guess. All I know is, this is an easy payday to pay rent and buy some food. Speaking of rent, how much is your new place costing you?"
"Hmm? Oh, not too much considering the beauty of the land and the home. I ended up negotiating with the seller to convince him to sell it to me for 3 million jewel. It's really a steal. If I had the power to take on an S-rank mission, I could just buy it outright."
"That much, huh? Well I am excited to see it once we're back. Knowing you, there's probably plenty of space to stargaze."
Chuckling quietly, Lucy replied "Well of course there is. The entire right side of the house is made of glass. I am going to have to ask Freed to place runes around them to ensure they cannot be broken or spied into."
"Good idea. Last thing you need is someone swinging a sword and breaking a window."
Nodding in agreement, Lucy turned to look out the window at the passing landscape. She could see Crocus coming into view. Not too much longer and they would be getting off the train in the city. Pointing out the skyline of the city to Gray, Lucy stood to grab her bag from the overhead compartment. 'Okay Lu, here we go. This is a week to relax and earn some easy jewel. Don't get distracted by Gray, just help in any way possible. Tch, easier said than done.'
While giving herself the pep talk of a lifetime, the conductor came over the intercom and announced the arrival into the city of flowers. Stepping up behind her with a hand on the small of her back, Gray gave her a concerned look before asking if she was feeling okay.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just lost in thought I guess."
Nodding, Gray didn't believe her easy words but chose to let them go instead. The entire train ride, he could feel her eyes raking over him slowly and mustered up every ounce of his self-control to keep from crossing the compartment and tasting her perfect bow lips.
"Well let's go find a room for the week before we meet with the client."
The rest of the evening went without event. They found a room close to the center of Crocus before meeting with the father of the bride. The wedding would be on Thursday which the client insisted would give Gray plenty of time to perfect the requested ice sculptures. Knowing that making the sculptures would be easy, he agreed to meet with the man on Wednesday to get final approval before the wedding. Noticing Lucy, the client also requested added security for the event, with the offer of extra compensation. The duo agreed, setting the job in stone.
On their way back to the hotel, Lucy noticed a small magic shop placed between two larger clothing stores. Grabbing Grays hand, she pulled him to a stop to glance in the window.
"Oh wow! Look at all the different items this shop has. I wonder if the owner has any keys?" Thinking about the possibility of gaining a new friend, Lucy gained a starry look in her chocolate brown eyes. "I wouldn't mind gaining a few new silver keys. Especially ones with special abilities."
"Well, it looks like you may have to wait to check out the stock. The owner has already left for the day. Let's get back to the room and grab some food. We'll come back tomorrow to ask about keys." Guiding Lucy away from the window, the two Fairy Tail mages made their way back to the hotel after picking up a pasta dinner from the restaurant across the street.
The rest of the night was spent in easy conversation with occasional light banter. When Gray made it out of the shower, Lucy was already curled up in an armchair with a book, quietly reading. Smiling to himself, he left Lucy alone to read in peace. After an hour or so, Lucy finally put her book down, turned off the side lamp, and crawled into bed next to Gray. Being on the same team for years, the two have shared a bed plenty of times. However, that was before Lucy started feeling an intense attraction to the dark-haired mage lying next to her. Pushing the wandering thoughts from her mind, Lucy closed her eyes and snuggled up to Gray, sighing softly and easily falling into a peaceful sleep.
The next morning, sunlight was spilling through the balcony door next to the bed waking Lucy from a heat-inducing dream. A quick peek around the room let Lucy know that Gray was already up. Rolling out from under the blankets, Lucy languidly stretched while making her way to the bathroom. Once done brushing her teeth and hair, she grabbed her bag to pull out an outfit for the day. Slipping out of her shorts and tank top, she pulled on a soft pink silk and lace bra and thong set. Next, she unfolded a pair of perfectly broken in high-waist skinny jeans that softly hugged her hips. Lastly, Lucy picked out a red short-sleeve V-neck crop top with a white heart centered on the chest. Perfectly comfortable, she picked up her belt with her keys and attached it around her waist.
Once she was done getting dressed, Lucy started to wonder where Gray wondered off. Before she could finish her worrying thoughts, Gray walked through the door holding a tray for breakfast. Immediately, she could smell the pancakes, bacon, and eggs hidden under the cover of the tray. Meeting him at the table, Lucy helped Gray grab plates as he uncovered their morning meal.
"Mmm, that smells amazing, Gray!" Mouth watering, Lucy excitedly grabbed a stack of pancakes topping them with whipped cream and strawberries.
"Hah, Luce, slow down. They're not going anywhere. I know you're excited to get to the shop, but it's still early. Besides, I was thinking we could spend the day exploring the city? We didn't get much of a chance during the magic games with the competition, then the dragons."
"Oh yeah?!" Lucy took a break from eating to look at Gray. Maybe a bit of sight-seeing will be exactly what I need to get to know him. We could spend the day talking without distractions. Finally! "That sounds like tons of fun. Let me finish my juice and I'll be ready to get going."
At the magic shop, Lucy slowly browsed the shelves as she tentatively touched the different items. Making her way to the counter, Lucy asked the shop owner about gate keys.
"Aren't you the celestial mage that helped the princess with the dragons?"
"Yes sir, I am. I am actually here to see if you have any keys that I may purchase from you."
"Well I don't usually obtain very many, but I do have one key that I have been saving for a while now. It came from a very special lady that passed away some time ago. She entrusted it to me to ensure it made it into the hands of a capable and kind hearted mage. One that would treat her spirits with the love and respect they all deserve. Call me crazy, but you just remind me so much of her that I believe she may have been talking about you."
Turning back toward the back wall, the shop owner pulled a small key from around his neck to unlock a dark stained cherry wood box. From the box he pulled out a small sapphire blue velvet pouch, big enough to hold a single key.
"Now that kind lady did not tell me much about the key, just that it would an enormous amount of magic to summon the spirit. Since I don't believe I will come across another young lady like yourself within this lifetime, I am gifting you the key as a thank you for all the help you and your guild offered during a dangerous time. Please, take it and take care."
Lucy was speechless. Teary eyed, she thanked the man and met Gray at the front of the shop. She could feel the power radiating from the key inside the pouch. With shaky hands, Lucy slowly pulled open the drawstring holding the bag closed and slid the key out into the palm of her left hand. It was the most beautiful piece of the heaves she has ever laid her eyes on. A platinum key topped with a small delicately placed dragon with deep blue sapphire eyes stared back at her. Suddenly, Lucy could feel her key ring heating on her hip. Reaching down, she brushed her thumb over her keys. Almost immediately, she felt a pull on her magic as Loke stepped through his gate with wide eyes. Dressed in his impeccably tailored suit, Loke stepped to Lucy as he wrapped her in a hug.
"My lovely Princess, I felt the magic from the key and knew I needed to come see you."
"Hmm? Why is that?" Lucy asked
"The key that you are holding in your hand is a one of a kind. Only two other mages in history has been able to summon this spirit and form contracts with them. I must tell you, the shopkeeper was correct with his warning. This platinum key requires an exceptional amount of magic to summon, which I am afraid, you do not have yet."
"I know. I felt it the moment I touched the key. It will take a lot of training before I will be able to meet my new friend."
Hearing this for the first time, Gray was shocked. "What do you mean? You can feel the magic the spirit has without summoning them?"
Nodding Lucy answered "Yes, I am connected to the spirit world through my contracts. Every time I acquire a new key, I can feel the amount of magic that will be needed to summon the spirit to this world." Turning the key over the follow the length of the dragons tail around the hilt, Lucy continued "This particular key belongs to the dragon constellation, Draco. I always believed its existence was a myth. No one has seen the key for centuries, every record of it is vague. No dates. No details."
"That's right, Princess. The dragon constellation holds enormous power, more so that the zodiac. To protect the Earth, the Spirit King granted Draco the power to choose her mage, and it seems like she has chosen you."
Snapping her head up at her lions' words, Lucy stuttered out, "W-Wait, she?"
"Yes, she." Loke laughed. "Contrary to popular belief, Draco is a female. None of the spirits have seen her for a very long time. She presides over a plane of the spirit world parallel to ours. That dragon really likes her privacy."
In a teasing tone, Gray mocked "Well, Lucy. Looks like you've just got yourself your very own dragon. Natsu will be so jealous." Smirking at a fleeting thought, Gray steered Lucy away from the magic shop, towards the fountain at the center of the market.
Finally over the shock of her new key, Lucy looked up with fiery determination in her eyes. Taking Lokes' hand, Lucy spoke confidently, "I will get stronger. I will earn the right to wield this key. Nothing will stop me from becoming the mage I know I can be, the mage you all believe me to be."
After a day of shopping around the city, Gray and Lucy found themselves sitting at a restaurant not far from the hotel. It was a quiet place with a warm atmosphere. Perfect for conversation.
Glancing at the menu, they placed their orders with the waitress and started talking about themselves.
"You know, I never realized how easy it is to talk to you." Lucy started "I guess when we're fighting for our lives or taking down a dark guild, there isn't much room for casual conversation.
Softly laughing to himself Gray added, "Yeah you would be surprised how hard it is to connect with someone over the sounds of Erza's swords and Natsu's... everything..."
"Hey Gray?"
"Yeah?"
"There is something I have been wanting to ask you about. I've just been nervous that it would make our friendship weird if I were wrong."
"Okay, go for it. I'm listening."
Blushing a rosy shade of pink, Lucy "Well, when we're fighting the Oracion Seis at Nirvana, Gemini said some things about the way you felt about me. Do you still feel that way?"
"Honestly, I do." Gray confessed. "I have never said anything because it always seemed like you and Natsu were dating. Of course, that was before he mated with Lisanna. Over time, my attraction turned to feelings, which is what led me to invite you on this job."
"I see. Thank you for being honest with me, Gray. It really means a lot."
"Ahh, you're welcome, Luce." 'Well what brought that on?' "What do you say we finish up and get out of here?"
Smiling softly, Lucy agreed. "Sure thing. Besides, you need to get ready for your sculpting tomorrow."
The rest of the week went by without issue. Lucy's question either forgotten, or ignored. Not wanting to spoil the easy atmosphere, Gray did not bring it up again. The wedding went off without a hitch. Gray made three beautiful sculptures of a swan, dove, and the happy couple in a loving embrace.
Newly paid, the Fairy mages made their way to the ticket stand to buy passage home. Settling on a bench in an empty private compartment, Lucy could see Grays face serious as if trapped in deep thought.
"What has the frosty ice mage in such deep thought this evening?" Lucy teased
"Not much Celestial Princess. Just a bit of everything."
"Oh? Such as?"
"Wouldn't you like to know? How about instead, we talk about the dinner you should be planning on making me?"
Raising a hand to her forehead in mock exasperation, "Woe is me! How could I have possibly forgotten?! Now who would possibly want a forgetful maiden such as myself?"
Deadpanning Gray shook off Lucy's playful attitude "Ha ha, very funny Luce. You're quite dramatic this evening. Did you take drama lessons along with the rest of your heiress training?"
"Hmm, nope! This is all natural born talent icy prince"
"I'm sure. So, when will I get the grand tour and 'deliciously easy' meal you promised me?" Gray asked
"How about tomorrow evening around six? Gives me time to explore my own home. Not to mention, plan dinner. Sound good to you?"
"Yeah, that's great. I'll be there. Once I know where there is…" Gray trailed off, hoping Lucy would realize she never told him where she bought the new house.
"I know Gray, I never gave you directions. I'll send Loke over to walk with you. I am sure you would like to catch up with your old partner."
Joking, Gray replied in a teasing tone "Is that what you tell all the guys you invite over for dinner when the lion goes knocking?"
"You know my lion never knocks. It's not his style. Glittery, golden light is the only thing suitable for the zodiac leader." Lucy laughed
In the same show of glittery golden light, Loke stepped through his gate between Lucy and Gray "That's right Princess. Nothing but the best to show my love and devotion."
"Or you just want to show off, you pesky kitty" Lucy sighed as she rolled her eyes
Smirking cockily, Loke adjusted his suit sleeves before pushing his glasses up his nose. "Actually, I am here on behalf of Virgo and Aries. The ladies have requested I deliver a message. Your apartment lese has been terminated. All your belongings moved over, unpacked, and placed in their proper locations. The one thing is missing is you, Princess."
"That's great! I am so excited to see what they have done with the place. I bet it's beautiful!"
"Indeed, it is, Princess. I believe you will be satisfied with the results."
Filled with a new wave of excitement, Lucy turned a beaming smile to Gray. The moment he took in her sparkling brown eyes, he felt his world shift. A new perspective clicking into place; Gray knew, no matter what he would travel to hell and back to keep her safe. Breathless, Gray reached a tentative hand forward and traced her left eyebrow with his right thumb before trailing his hand softly down the side of her face to rest on her cheek. Leaning into the palm of his hand, Lucy closed her eyes and one word went through her mind as she let her new feeling envelope her. 'Home'
Leaning forward carefully, Gray shifted his hand to the back of Lucy's neck and applied pressure to bring her forward. Soft warm lips met, melding together. The world melted away, leaving the two in their own bubble. Watching the exchange, Loke chose the moment to slip away unnoticed before things escalated. Sighing with contentment, Lucy leaned further into Gray's embrace. Taking advantage of her relaxed posture, Gray swiped his tongue across her bottom lip enticing her own into a sensual dance. Granting access, Lucy met Gray in a slow tease, stealing his breath away.
Pulling back for air, the couple separated staring into each other's eyes. Deep blue met brown as their surroundings slowly came back to them. Flushed with heat and desire, Lucy raised her own hand to softly tangle her fingers in the black locks at the back of Grays neck.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are now approaching Magnolia station. Please collect your belongings and exit the train carefully."
Reality snapped back into place as the conductor's voice crackled over the intercom.
"Well that was definitely something" Lucy whispered, touching a finger to her bottom lip.
"Yeah, you can say that" Gray agreed before adding, "So, tomorrow evening, your place at six?"
"Mhmm, sounds good. Don't be late."
"Not a chance. I wouldn't want to miss a moment with you. I am going to head to the guild to turn in the mission to Master. Coming?"
'Maybe soon.' Slid through Lucy's mind as she remembered she had to return her borrowed book to Levy. "Yeah, I have a bluenette to see about a book"
Walking hand in hand, they made their way back to the guild through the quiet streets. Standing before the large wooden doors, Lucy took a deep breath before releasing Grays hand and pushing the doors open. Faced with a near empty guild hall due to the late hour, Lucy made a beeline to the table in the back corner of the guild that is usually occupied with an iron dragon and his mate. Hidden behind a tall stack of books, Lucy noted Gajeel was missing before taking a seat beside her best friend.
"Hey Levy! I missed you! Where is your big, bad dragon?"
"Hey Lu-chan! Gaj is out on a mission with Natsu, Happy, and Lily. It's been pretty quiet around here without them. Did you enjoy your mission?" Levy asked while raising her eyebrows conspiratorially.
"Why yes I did, my little book worm." Lucy started whispering behind her hand to keep her secrets private. "I have got some juicy details to tell you."
As Lucy was dishing on the past week, Gray walked out of Masters office and took a seat at the bar.
Walking over, Mira greeted him warmly, "Welcome back Gray. Can I get you something?"
"Just a beer Mira. What's been going on around here? I feel like I missed something."
Giggling, Mira eased Grays worries. "You haven't missed anything besides a new slayer team. Seems like Gajeel and Natsu decided that working together would be a good idea. They're out on a mission now so master can make sure they don't destroy much while working."
"I see, it'll be hard for them to top the destruction our old team managed to cause on just a single mission."
"I guess so," Mira laughed. "Now tell me about your mission. Don't think I didn't see you and Lucy coming in together. Should I be expecting babies sometime soon?"
"Uh-no. Not at all, Mira. We're not even dating." Grays protests fell on deaf ears as Mira danced away with hearts in her eyes mumbling about blonde-haired blue eyed babies or black-haired brown eyed babies. Shaking his head Gray scanned the guild looking for the blonde bombshell he walked in with. Spotting her behind a stack of books talking with Levy, he grabbed his beer as he strode over to the table occupied by the gossiping women.
Coming in as they started giggling, Gray raised an eyebrow while taking a seat across from the star aligned female that demanded attention.
"Hey, Levy. You doing alright with Gajeel gone?"
Waving happily, Levy told him "Hey Gray! Yeah, I'm fine. You know I have my books to keep my busy. Enjoy yourself on the train?"
Blushing, Gray scratched behind his head as his shirt came off.
"Aww, don't be embarrassed, I told Levy all about that time stopping kiss you laid on me on the train. If it's not too much trouble, would you mind walking me home? I didn't realize it was this late. Gotta meal to plan for." Lucy winked, standing to give Levy a hug. "We will have a girls night soon. You still need to check out the new place."
Of course Lu-chan! I'll let the other know in the morning. Have fun!"
Throwing her a knowing look, Lucy looked over her shoulder as Gray escorted her back towards the door.
"Well those too are just adorable!" Mira squealed. Grabbing the mug gray left behind, she looked away from the door to smile at Levy. "I knew saving that mission for Gray would end with babies!"
"Not yet, Mira. They need a bit more time. Definitely do not need you rushing them." Levy scolded "However, we will have a girls night soon to grill our Lu-chan and find out just how much time. I can't be pregnant alone!"
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