My Fair Dragon
Disclaimer – I do not own Fairy Tail
*Rated M for Mature
Summary: It's the day before Spring Break, and Natsu can't wait for some fun in the sun. But his dreams come crashing down when a school project not only winds up making him stay at the home of his worst enemy, but also his biggest crush—Gray Fullbuster! Modern/AU/High School
Chapter 3 – Sunday (Warning: Abuse/Alcohol)
"Do I have to do this?" Natsu asked helplessly. He was currently sitting across from Gray in the kitchen, who was holding a stack of premade flashcards with different…phrases on them as far as Natsu could tell.
Apparently the rules of this game were that if he could successfully make it through a flashcard, he could have an M&M…a single M&M. Natsu was a bit angry by this. M&Ms were his favorite candy of all time. How did Gray know that?
"Yes, Pinky. You do," Gray sighed. "In order for me to help you speak appropriately, I need to break everything down into short sentences. We're basically doing mild-mannered insults, which is a lot better than swearing. I figured this would be the easiest way."
Natsu groaned. He really didn't want to do this, but what choice did he have? Well, at least he was getting a reward this time around.
"Fine," he grumbled.
Gray smiled and showed him the first card. "All right. The front of the card gives a situation, which I want you to respond to normally. The back of the card has a more appropriate response. Now, here's the first situation: For the person who stole your lunch from the fridge."
Natsu frowned. How would he normally respond? "Who's the fucker who stole my fucking lunch?"
"Good," said Gray as he turned the card over. "Now read the appropriate response."
Natsu raised an eyebrow. "May the chocolate chips in your cookies always turn out to be raisins."
"It looks like you can have an M&M," Gray smirked.
The pinkette grabbed one and popped it into his mouth while Gray moved onto the next card.
"Here's the situation: For people who stand on the wrong side of the escalator.:
"What the fuck do you think you're doing?" Gray turned over the card. "May every sock you wear be slightly rotated, just enough for it to be uncomfortable."
"You're doing great, Pinky. Next situation: For that person you just have an irrational hatred for."
"You're a fucking bastard." Natsu was really getting bored. This was pointless. He watched as Gray turned over the card. "May your chair produce a sound similar to a fart, but only once, such that you cannot reproduce it to prove that it was just the chair."
"Good."
"I don't get it," started Natsu. "Fart is an appropriate word?"
"You know, we'll get through it a lot faster if you at least try like you want to do this. I'm actually trying to help you. And besides, if you make it through this, I'll give you an even better treat tomorrow," Gray replied huskily, giving the pinkette a seductive wink.
Natsu tried desperately to hold back his blush, but failed. Well, if that's how Gray wanted to play this game, then he might as well step up to the plate.
Natsu went through several more before leaning back in his seat.
"Very good, Pinky," Gray said approvingly.
"Are we done?" Natsu inquired hopefully. He was really tired of saying weird things. They sounded unnatural.
"Not quite. I suggest you study these responses in order to get your treat tomorrow."
Natsu narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "What kind of treat?"
Natsu just smirked. "You'll just have to wait and see, Pinky. Shall we continue?" Seeing the pinkette nod, he continued. "This time, I want you to come up with appropriate responses on your own. Ready?"
"Bring it."
"It looks like you did it."
"I guess I did," Natsu said quietly with a small smile on his face.
"I'm proud of you, Pinky."
Natsu beamed.
"But just doing this won't improve your speech. You need to start thinking before you speak. Do you get the idea?"
Looking down at the table, Natsu frowned, slightly disappointed that all his hard work still seemed meaningless. Gray noticed his somber expression.
"Since you did so well today," Gray began, making Natsu's head shoot up, "I'll allow you to give me a nickname."
Natsu's eyes widened as he stared at Gray with a blank look on his face. "Really?"
"Of course," he replied, getting up from his seat at the table. "If you're going to be mine, then I suggest you come up with something endearing." As he passed Natsu, he leaned down and gave the pinkette a quick kiss on the forehead. "And you had better study those cards well if you want a special treat tomorrow."
Chuckling, he left Natsu. Oh, what fun he'd have if the pinkette succeeded.
End Chapter