A/N: Hello reader! Here is another adventure in the land of Fairy Tale. As I have previously stated, one of my favorite characters in this series is Gray. So I thought that I could have some fun with my OC and the Ice-Make mage during a winter storm. I mean, what better way to stay warm than by making out with Gray Fullbuster? I'm a huge fan of cuddle puddles…but I like the dirtier side to cuddle parties too. This idea actually came to me while I was reading one of my mangas and decided that I wanted a story where people knew that my character was a bookworm.

WARNING: Adult situations to ensue.

Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to any Fairy Tail references nor do I profit from writing this. I just enjoy doing so!

Book Club

Gray & Larissa

Larissa sat on the complete opposite side of the couch, attempting to ignore the man sitting on the other side. She lightly licked the tip of her finger, bringing it back down to the page she'd been reading and flipping it. How in the world had she been talked into staying at Gray Fullbuster's apartment? Sure, there was a raging blizzard outside and he had practically dragged her into the building, but her apartment was only a few blocks away. This was awkward. Where was she supposed to sleep? Sure as hell wasn't going to be on the floor! She'd brave the snowstorm before that happened. And what about her little Exceed, Hope? She would be home all alone tonight. Larissa glanced over at the sulking raven haired man, who happened to be too far lost in his own thoughts to realize. She rolled she eyes with a sigh 'Antisocial much?' her mind seemed to ask for her. Larissa let her eyes scan the words in her new book instead.

The book in her hands happened to be the latest copy by her favorite author. The silence in the room was starting to make her mind reel and made it quite difficult for her to enjoy the words in front of her. Larissa turned her eyes up towards Gray, only to see him still sitting in the same position, and silent as ever. She softly sighed before turning her attention back toward the thick book in her hands. She'd read every piece of literature she could get her hands on that held the name of the author in front of her. She never got tired of the deep words that escaped from the pages and played out like a movie in her mind.

A sentence seemed to highlight over the page and Larissa read it over and over again trying to focus on something, but these words just kept running through her vision;

Never have I loved someone as much as I love you.

Never has there been a love so pure and true.

Love me as the years pass us by.

Love me until the day I day.

The story was a simple one. Young lovers separated by what society wanted to shape them into. She came from high class and wealth. He lived on the streets with no family and very little to his name. But both had an undying pull towards each other. Yeah, cheesy romance, but still a page-turner. Currently, the young man, Lukas, was trying to tell his beloved, Meredith, that no matter how little they might own in property, their love for each other will always make them wealthier than even the richest king.

Larissa was a sucker for love stories with happy endings. Though right now, Gray was putting a damper on that happiness.

She read the lines once more before stopping to ponder the written words. It reminded her of the modern day terms of love. How people would say, 'They have a secret love that will never die'. And 'A love so pure and true'. That one was deep. And yes, that was another reason romance books always drew her in; they were worlds of happiness and love, no matter the struggle. Every little word on every page of every piece of work she read was a triumph to happiness.

Larissa took another glance toward Gray, who, to her surprise, was looking back. She turned away, and for some odd reason felt her face get warm. She was blushing! And for just a second she thought, was he as well? Larissa was intrigued, her mind buzzing with questions.

"Um, could there be a particular reason why you're staring at me, Gray?" Larissa asked hiding her face behind her novel. For a moment there was just silence.

"None that come to mind." The words escaped his lips in a low whisper, just loud enough for Larissa to make out. Had she never realized before just how attractive his deep voice was? She kept her face turned the opposite direction, not trusting the time to erase the red on her cheeks, she buried her face in her book, taking in all the words considerably.

I feel as if our paths were always destined to cross, even if the path be laden with sand, gravel or heavy snow.

How ironic, the first sentence her eyes crossed and it is all too true for the moment and her current situation. Damn blizzard! Why couldn't it have waited another thirty minutes?

There was more silence. Larissa peeked over the top of her book, only to find Gray had moved. He was sitting rather close to her now. She raised her nose from the book, meeting Gray in a short stare.

"Why are you sitting so close?" She asked, even though inside there was something telling her heart that she wanted him much closer.

Gray shrugged his shoulders once. "Does it bother you?" he asked, keeping a calm, serious mask plastered on his gorgeous features "Me being this close to you?"

Larissa hesitantly shook her head. "Nope" She couldn't deny it. It only bothered her that he hadn't moved any closer, still sitting at the other end of the couch. She felt the blood rush up to her face, so she quickly turned her head back toward the book. And yet another, seemingly familiar sentence ran through her mind as she silently read;

I would save you from any storm Meredith, if only to keep you sheltered within the embrace of my arms until it passed.

'Ah crap' Larissa thought to herself.

I want every girl who sees us together to fall into a jealous fit and wish they were the one in your place. Wish they were the one I was holding tight in my arms each night

That was when the thought hit her; a pretty accurate description of how she felt about Gray. All too well it reminded her of the times she saw him with Juvia. The Rainwoman declaring her love for him as she wrapped her arms around his body. Larissa's breath caught in her throat, and she couldn't breathe for a moment as realization hit her. This entire fake show of her disliking him, acting casual as if feelings were desolate, sounded false compared to her internal thoughts now. The entire time, she had been lying to herself and had failed miserably to keep that attempt up. It sounded ridiculous, even as she thought it through. There were so many things about Gray that had pulled her in, even if she was unaware. His deep velvet voice, his icy blue eyes, his toned body, his dark raven locks, which would probably feel like silk if she ever got the chance to touch them. But most of all, his personality. The way he kept a hard, calm façade was so much of a turn on to her. This sudden feeling swept through Larissa like the blizzard swirling outside.

'Oh, mighty Goddess. I have feelings for Gray!' It sounded like someone screaming with glee inside her head.

"Are you okay?"

Larissa glanced over. That deep, alluring voice drew her out of her fantasies. She shook her head as if her mind were an etch-a-sketch. "Uh, yeah...I'm fine." That was a complete lie. But what was she supposed to tell him?

'No, I just realized I'm in love with you, Gray!' Yeah, like that was ever going to happen.

And suddenly she felt another weird sensation sinking in; desperation. She felt like she was trying to talk to a childhood crush all over again. Nerves coiling up in the pit of her stomach as her mouth became parched. Quickly, her eyes flew to the pages of the book again, desperately trying to get her mind somewhere else.

We were always meant to be together. Even the Gods couldn't stop our love!

"Dammit" Larissa mumbled to herself. This entire story was about a young couple, falling in love much too fast. As she scanned over the page, not even trying to read the words any more, she felt a shift in the cushion she was sitting on. Gray had scooted over more and was now glancing over her shoulder at the book. Larissa felt her heart jump into her throat.

"So, you like books?" He asked slouching back into the couch.

"Yes. Don't you?" Larissa asked, closing the book and placing it on her lap.

Gray shrugged his shoulders. "Nah. Not really"

Ouch. Bit of a blow for a bookworm like Larissa.

"Might I ask what it is you don't like about them?" Larissa asked leaning forward and gently placing her book on the table in front of them.

"I guess I just don't usually understand most of it" He answered with a sigh.

Larissa nodded once. Honestly, she was just happy they had found something to have a conversation about. The silence in the room was really awkward. "So do you understand it when you're reading?" she asked.

"Most of it" Gray nodded. "But, I'm not really one for poetry and mushy romance stuff"

"How do you know I'm reading a romance?" Larissa asked and leaned back into the couch.

Gray just pointed a finger towards the bound book now sitting on the table. The title 'True Love Has No Price' was staring up in bold print.

"Touché" Larissa nodded at the book. "But, you'd read it if it were say…an action story?"

"That depends on the action" Gray said with a chuckle.

Larissa gasped before slapping him playfully on the arm. "Pervert!"

"Hey, just saying" Gray stood from the couch. "You can have my bed if you'd like"

Larissa stared for a minute at him with confusion. He was expecting her to spend the night? She had just figured on waiting out the storm with her book and walking home through the snow. After all, she was wearing her snow gear and shuffling through the storm when she had felt a hand grab around her arm and tug her through the flurry and into an apartment building. She had argued with Gray about staying until he put an ice shield over the front door insisting that all the residents were already in the building and nobody was stupid enough to be out in a blizzard. She had stomped her way through the halls and made sure to leave a snowy path in her wake. And now she was being asked to stay over-night.

"But I was gonna…"

"Look don't be stubborn, Larissa! The storm is not gonna let up and there's no way I'm letting you go out into that" Gray pointed a finger towards one of the frosted windows of his apartment. The thick flurries of snowflakes were still heavy against the glass. "I'll stay up all night if I have to make sure you don't sneak out"

Larissa looked Gray in the face, never blinking. But it was useless, his icy stare was melting her refusal. "Okay fine. But I don't want to take your bed. I'll just sleep on the couch"

Gray nodded once and turned, heading for the room in the back. Larissa sighed and looked over to the fireplace, crackling merrily a short distance from her. Great, she just realized that she had some serious feelings for Gray and now she was spending the night on his couch in his apartment. She heard his footsteps returning to the room and glanced up at him. He was holding out a dark blue and white blanket towards her.

"Here, you can use this." He said softly.

Larissa reached up and gently took it from his hands. She could tell it was handmade, the detail on it was amazing. Patterns of snowflakes, mountains and pine trees. "It's beautiful" she said, running her fingers light over the delicate designs.

"Ur made it for me for Christmas one year"

Larissa stopped her hand and looked up at Gray in amazement. She knew that Ur was once Gray's teacher who was no longer here. "Gray, I-I can't…" she started handing him back the blanket.

"No, it's okay. I want you to use it" He placed his hand over hers and pushed the blanket back onto her lap. "I have a lighter blanket that I can use for myself, since I don't get cold that easily"

Larissa looked back down at the beautiful blanket on her lap. "Thank you" she glanced back up towards Gray, and for the first time she actually saw him smile.

"Wake me if you need anything" Gray said with a wave and turned to head towards his bedroom. "Night Larissa"

"Goodnight" She said with a smile as she reached for her book. It was nice that Gray had told her she could stay, but Larissa was still determined to stay awake until sunrise. The storm had to stop sooner or later. She watched as the light under Gray's door went dark before she tucked her feet up comfortably, throwing the blanket over her lap and settled back into the couch with her book, flipping through a few pages until she found where she had left off.

No matter how strongly she fought to stay awake for the next few hours, it was impossible. Gray's blanket was too warm around her, and the smell on it was so comforting. It was like a mix of fresh snow, mint and pine with a subtle musk. Larissa fell asleep, with the blue blanket wrapped up around her neck. The apartment fell completely silent once more.

Sometime in the early morning, Gray had gotten up for a glass of water. He couldn't help but smile at the sight of Larissa curled up on his couch with his blanket tucked around her. The book she had been reading was almost flipped to the end as it lay open on the couch next to her. He moved silently through the room and picked the book up, placing it carefully back on the table. He turned the light near her head off and headed towards the kitchen, stopping only when he heard her mumble something.

"What?" Gray asked, turning around to see that she was still asleep.

"…Gray…" His name escaped her lips in an almost silent whisper. Gray narrowed his eyes upon hearing his name and moved towards her once more.

"…Gray…"

"Did you just…" Gray knelt down and leaned closer to her, he wanted to see if maybe she was waking up or perhaps having a night terror and calling for him.

"Gray…kiss me" Larissa whispered with her eyes closed.

Gray was stunned to hear this, but his temptations were spilling over the top at the moment. It was all he had wanted to do since he had pulled her from the storm. He was resisting the urge to just press his lips over hers, even if only for a second.

"Larissa?" He leaned close and whispered her name. "Are you awake?"

Nothing but soft breaths came from her mouth. He sighed and began to stand before he heard her again.

"…kiss me Gray…"

He gulped and leaned over her face once more. His faced hovered inches above hers, feeling her soft breath on his lips. He had thought about her this entire time. Thinking of ways to embrace her, thinking of ways he could press his lips against hers. And now here was his chance. Gray slowly moved his lips over Larissa's and pressed them lightly, feeling the soft texture. His breathing hitched, and he scooted closer toward her.

In her sleep, Larissa found it rather odd to have a dream feel so realistic. She softly moaned, for some odd reason. Gray abruptly pulled away, checking to see if she had awoken. After a moment or two, he leaned forward again, embracing her lips with his own, only this time with a little more pressure. Larissa's eyes lightly opened into slits, her vision dark and blurred. The only thing she could really make out at first instinct was someone's closed eyelids above hers and feeling soft pressure against her lips. She blinked a few times, than realizing who it was, she gasped. Gray jumped and his eyes shot open.

"Gray!" she gasped while trying to sit up. He quickly pulled away and stumbled backwards. "Did you just...were you kissing me?" Larissa asked, shocked. His blue eyes averted toward the floor, before meeting hers again.

Larissa stared at him with wide eyes. "I-I came out to get water and you were saying my name" Gray mumbled and stood up straighter.

"So you decided to kiss me?" Larissa asked, covering herself with the blanket.

Gray shrugged his shoulders. "You said 'Gray kiss me', and so…" he cut off mid-sentence and waited for her to respond.

She stared at him with mouth agape. She knew that she had a tendency to talk in her sleep sometimes, but only when she was really tired.

"Um, I'll just…I'm gonna go" He turned and took a few steps towards his room.

"Gray, wait" Larissa called after him.

He stopped and turned his head towards where she sat. "Yeah?"

"I really asked you to kiss me?" Larissa asked through the darkness, her face illuminated only by the flickering embers in the fireplace.

Gray nodded his head once.

"Then why aren't you?" She raised an eyebrow as she asked.

"What'd you say?"

"Kiss me Gray" Larissa repeated loud enough for Gray to hear her.

Gray moved through the room in two strides, quickly closing the distance between them. He relished the moment, taking dominance over the upcoming embrace. His lips met Larissa's with so much force, she was pushed back onto her back, gasping into the kiss. She reached her hands out, dragging her fingers through his hair. It was even softer than she had expected, like feathers but somehow softer. Gray moaned into her mouth and Larissa smiled. Apparently she had found a weakness.

She felt his icy fingers slipping down her sides and carefully pulling the blanket from her body as his lips explored around hers, occasionally letting his tongue slip out to taste her flesh. Larissa lowered her hands and began to explore his naturally bare chest with her fingertips. When she swiped a thumb down one of his nipples and made him shudder. Gray quickly grabbed her hands, pinning them above her head with one hand, while his other roamed her toned figure, generously feeling his way around. His lips left her mouth, leaving Larissa yearning for more. They trailed across her jawline, down her neck, teasing with flicks of his tongue. Larissa moaned, unable to suppress the need building in her throat. Gray's lips swept over the injunction between her shoulder and arm, latching down and sucking hard enough to leave a mark. She gasped, and tried to pull her wrists out from his grip, but it was futile. Her body felt limp, allowing him to do whatever he wanted now. His lips trailed across her shoulder, planting kisses all the way up to her earlobe. He bit lightly on the cartilage and Larissa heard him growl in his throat.

Larissa was lost. Gray's skills were mind blowing, and he was easily finding all her sweet spots and sending shivers to every nerve ending in her body. He released his grip on her wrists and slowly began to glide them up her sweater. Larissa gasped at the chilly touch, allowing him to replace his lips on hers. A light groan escaped her throat as he slipped his tongue into her mouth. The taste was a new sensation that she could only describe as a mix of snowflakes and peppermint. She sighed into the kiss and settled her body, while his hands caressed her cleavage, poking a finger under her bra. She gasped at the sensation.

"Oh Gray…" Her voice was a breathy whisper.

Gray's lips formed a smile against hers. "Can I?" He asked as his hands roamed over the lace cups of her bra.

He waited for Larissa to nod before he slipped his hands out of her sweater, pulling it off over her head in a swift movement. Her face flushed, everything seemed to be happening really quickly, but he had no idea just how badly she wanted him. It was like the dream she had just had was now playing out. She felt the tickle of his fingers on her back as they quickly undid the clasp of her bra and pulled it free from her body, tossing it to the side.

Gray stared down at her half naked form, really taking in the sight before him. "You are so beautiful" he whispered.

Larissa felt the blush on her face deepen and raised a hand towards her cheeks only to have her wrist caught by Gray. He kissed light over her fingers and knuckles before placing a kiss on the top of her hand and leaning down to capture her lips once more. This time it was much gentler and Larissa closed her eyes, embracing him and his gentle touches. His fingers glided down her bare sides leaving goosebumps in their wake. She shivered and let a moan pass over her lips. He began to trail kisses along her jaw and towards her ear once more.

Gray leaned over and started to whisper into Larissa's ear in a very seductive tone. His hands ran down her stomach, before reaching for the buttons on her pants. Larissa whimpered at the feel of Gray's hot breath in her ear. He lightly pulled her pants down to her hips, caressing the newly visible skin and drawing small circles around the edges of her panties. Larissa began to squirm under his touch, suddenly wanting more. Gray groaned against her neck before sitting up and hooking his thumbs into the material of the pants. With a quick tug they were off and tossed somewhere on the opposite side of the room, leaving Larissa lying in just her panties. His hands gripped her waist, as he slid his hips against hers in an upward motion. She let out a shuddering moan, feeling something hard against her most sensitive area. Larissa could hear his breathing increase. The tent in his pants grew larger with each undulating motion of his hips.

"Mmm Gray…" Larissa moaned and reached her hands out to rub over his chest and stomach. Gray was gorgeous. He was filled to peak with arousal trapped in his pants.

His hands traced over her curves, as they steadily lowered toward her hips, pulling her panties off. Larissa held her breath, anxious and exciting feelings welling up inside. Gray leaned forward, pressing his lips into her neck, moving them upward under her jaw. He whispered her name as he placed feather like kisses around her jawline. More moans escaped her throat, causing him to become even harder. His hips bucked against hers again, making her abruptly gasp. It was huge, even through his pants. Gray smirked, before pulling the string of his pants with one hand. Larissa slid her hand down his chest and reached for the waist of the material. She watched as Gray closed his eyes and let out a relieved sigh. She stuck her hand inside his pants and pulled his member free, giving it a few slow tugs. Gray grunted before a moan of need passed over his lips. Larissa released him and waited as he discarded his pants on the floor quickly before moving back over top of her.

"Larissa" He whispered her name onto her lips and waited for her to adjust her body on the couch. She opened herself to him and waited as he settled his knees on either side of her. Gray grabbed her legs, wrapping them around his waist and positioning himself at her entrance.

"Gray" She whispered back and nodded.

Larissa held her breath as she waited. Gray felt how tight she was as he began to move and he pressed harder to break in. He looked down at where his flared head was trying to stab inside her small hole. He knew she wasn't a virgin. Happy had once asked her to explain a scene he saw between Natsu and Lisanna, and his innocent question and description left the whole guild either beet red or nose bleeding. Larissa had blushed but commented with a laugh that she knew exactly what Happy was asking about. Determined, Gray lined himself up precisely and gave a sharp thrust. As she felt the tip of his member enter her and push past her inner walls, Larissa gasped. It had been awhile, and in their hast neither had thought to grab lube. She squeezed her eyes shut, feeling her body stretch out more with each inch he moved.

Gray shuddered, he had been holding his breath as well. He looked down at the expression on Larissa's face and placed his lips back over hers, whispering soft comforting words to her. "I'm in" he breathed over her lips and brushed his mouth light over her soft, swollen ones.

"I'm okay" Larissa whispered and opened her eyes.

He pulled his hips back just enough until his head was near her entrance once more before he slowly pushed forward, feeling her walls squeeze him gently. Gray let out a shuddering groan and watched Larissa's face begin to contort with pleasure as she gasped and bit down on her bottom lip. She reached her hands up, wrapping them around his back and over his shoulders. She felt as his body began to move, each thrust of his hips sliding deeper within her body.

"Gray…" His named drawled off her lips.

He grunted, leaning forward and placing his lips to her forehead. He was gentle at first, but as her breathing increased, so did his pace. He was thrusting into her over and over, and it seemed there wasn't a second where they weren't as one. He felt himself sweating and panting heavily with raspy grunts whenever she squeezed her inner muscles around him. Larissa's back arched, curving against his slouched figure, and he wrapped an arm around her, holding her up. Her breathing was heavy and ragged as sweat began to roll down her face and stick to her hairline.

Larissa found her mind suddenly spiraling. She had few previous lovers, but Gray topped anyone she had been with. He was gentle enough to be attentive, yet knew how to move his body in ways that were sensually erotic to her. He also had a slight curve to his member that let him stroke right over her sweet spot. It fit as if a Goddess had sculpted him to slide perfectly into her.

"Are you okay?" he whispered as he watched the tenseness in her brow.

"Mmm hmm" Larissa nodded quickly with a soft smile, too afraid that if she tried to speak, only a raspy, squeaky sound would come out.

His icy blue eyes squinted as he smiled down at the way she quivered and shuddered under him. "Tell me what you want Larissa" he taunted seductively, yet thrust in again a little faster and kissed her lips fully before allowing her to answer.

Then slow and torturously, Gray pulled back. She could finally breathe, yet air was unnecessary. All her body craved was his next thrust. She had never wanted anyone as much as she wanted Gray. It irked her … and enthralled her. Another slow thrust, taking a full ten seconds to slide all the way in, shattering her thoughts.

Larissa moaned. "Mmm. More…faster"

He increased the speed, setting up a rhythm rather than purely teasing her. "Better?"

She groaned sensually in reply. "Yes," Larissa moaned as the thrusts filled her.

Gray chuckled in his throat at this reaction. His lips latched onto her collar bone and he kissed lightly a few times before sucking the flesh into his mouth, marking her for his own.

Larissa gasped at the feeling on her neck. "Gray…" she shuddered out his name.

He lifted his lips and kissed along towards her ear. "I've wanted to be with you since that day on the mountains" he whispered, his hips never missing a beat. "Being trapped in the cave with you was one of the most memorable nights I've had in a long time" Gray kissed around her cheeks and listened to her breathing "That is…until tonight"

Gray lifted his face and hovered over hers, watching as a puddle of tears formed in her eyes. She opened her mouth to speak, but only a small sob escaped.

He smiled at her blushing face. "Please, say that you want me too, Larissa" he panted heavily.

Larissa saw his sweaty face above her. She reached a hand out to move some of his dark bangs that were sticking to his forehead. He was close; she could tell by the tightness in his jaw. She readied herself, completely surrendering to the affection he was showing her.

"I've wanted to be with you too, Gray" As she spoke the words, the tears forming in her eyes finally spilled over and ran down her cheeks.

He smiled in approval and satisfaction before kissing the tears on her face. Gray lifted his lips and gave a nod just before his face began to tense up. His thrusts sped up, and she watched as his face sneered, trying to hold back, slowly losing the battle.

"Larissa, I…I'm gonna…" he cried out.

"I'm almost there," she shuddered with a cry.

Gray tensed all of his stomach muscles to hold back just a little longer. His thrusts aimed right for her inner spot, and his hand went down to also rub her clit, bringing out every weapon he had that might overwhelm her.

Larissa felt her hips tighten, her thighs tense up, her toes curl, and the muscles in her lower stomach began to constrict and shiver. She was tired, yet Gray had her so worked up, she could hardly help but be overwhelmed by him. She grabbed him, digging her nails into his shoulders, pulling him tight to her as she saw flashes of white overtake her vision and called out his name in a shriek. That was all Gray could handle.

"Ahhh, Larissa!" he hissed as he came hard.

She felt deep throbs pulse within her, as stickiness leaked out over her thighs. She kept clutching, shivering, her body involuntarily clenching on Gray as her breaths came in ragged gasps. His breathing was slow and heavy, matching hers as he collapsed onto her body. He felt so sensitive; he was almost too scared to move. They lay like that for a few minutes before Gray rose onto his arms and gazed down at Larissa. His black hair hung in his face, obscuring his weary eyes, yet she saw the tired smile. She reached up and gently began to push his hair from his vision.

"Stay with me" He spoke in the darkness.

Larissa gazed up with amazement in her lavender eyes. She felt utterly weary, all she wanted was to wash the sweat away and cuddle in Gray's arms. It was only a few hours prior that she had realized she had such deep feelings for Gray, and now they had made love and he was asking her to move in. Her mind couldn't fathom just what it was that was happening; it was all too much too fast.

"Gray. I…I dunno" she said softly, lowering her hands from his face. "This is all happening too fast"

He furrowed his brows in confusion. "Larissa, I meant for you to sleep in the bed with me"

"Oh!" She squeaked as she felt embarrassment rise up her cheeks. "Okay, I see" Larissa was super thankful for the fact that it was fairly dark and Gray couldn't see the red in her face.

Gray chuckled and carefully rolled himself from her body to stand and extend his hand out towards her. "What'd you think I was asking?"

"Something entirely different" Larissa sighed and ran a hand through her dark hair before taking his hand and letting him pull her to her feet.

She was surprised when he pulled her naked form into his, wrapping his arm around her back and pressing his chest to hers. She was going to ask what he was doing, when his hand lifted to raise her chin to his face placing a passionate kiss on her lips. Larissa closed her eyes and sighed as she wrapped her arms around his neck and lost herself once again in his intimate touches as his hands roamed her backside and hips.

"I need to shower" she whispered onto his lips.

"Oh" Gray stopped kissing her and sounded slightly disappointed.

Larissa opened her eyes and grinned at Gray. "Save water, shower with a friend" she winked at Gray.

He smiled back and kissed her again "How about a boyfriend?" he asked with a sly grin.

"Are you asking me out?" Larissa asked him with surprise.

"Well I just thought…I mean you don't have to…"

Larissa cut him off with a kiss "It's about damn time Gray" she chuckled as she pulled her face from his.

The beaming smile on his face lit up his eyes and Larissa felt her heart swell. In her head she was thanking whatever force of nature that had decided to make a wicked blizzard pass through Fiore that night. She let Gray pull her towards the bathroom, smiling as she stared at his backside, in the light…his nudity was a much better view.

It seemed as if for once, she was living in one of the romances she admired so much. Only now, she was the writer in this new love story.