Ten Ways to Propose
Disclaimer – I do not own Fairy Tail
Summary: Marriage Proposal Drabble Collection! This set of ten separate One-Shots features Gray proposing to Natsu in ten very different ways.
Rubber Ducky (Rated T)
"Gray! I'm home!" Natsu called as he entered their apartment. No answer.
Taking the steps two at a time, he reached their bedroom and opened the door. "Gray?"
"In here, Natsu," answered the ice mage. He was in the bathroom. "Did you have fun with Lucy today?"
"Yeah! We—what's all this?" his boyfriend inquired as soon as he stepped into the bathroom.
The lights were off, but a soft, warm glow lit up the bathroom; scented candles lined the counter and edges of the tub, where a bath had been drawn—with bubbles! Rose petals littered the tiled floor in various colors, making everything smells exotic.
"Do you like it, Natsu?"
"You did this for me?" Natsu asked, touched by the intimate nature of the setting.
"Yes. So just relax and take your bath," Gray replied, kissing the fire mage softly on the lips before leaving him all alone. Natsu smiled after him. He truly had a wonderful lover.
Discarding his clothing, he stepped into the tub and lowered himself into the refreshing warmth that lapped at his tired body. Soon, his muscles began to relax and he breathed deeply, inhaling the soothing aroma of roses and wild cherry from the candles. It was so peaceful, serene. He could stay like this for the rest of the evening.
Closing his eyes, the fire mage sank deeper into the water, submerging himself until only his head was visible. He was going to have to give Gray a treat later for this, a very grateful treat.
Suddenly, something poked him in the leg. Peeking through slit eyes, he noticed a little rubber ducky floating in the water next to him and chuckled. That was sweet. His lover knew he had a soft spot for these things.
Reaching out for it, he lifted the rubber ducky to his face and squeaked it, making him giggle. But then something slid and hit his finger. There was something tied around the duck's neck.
Inspecting the rubber ducky closely, he had to do a double take in order to verify if what he was looking at was real or not. Pinching himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming, he realized he was awake and staring at a ring. Quickly untying it from the neck, he tossed the rubber ducky into the water and slid the ring on his finger.
Gray was so romantic. He'd never given him jewelry before.
The fire mage's eyes looked back down to the rubber ducky, which, in his haste, had landed upside down. Deciding to place it upright, he grabbed it, but then noticed something else. There was something written on the bottom of the rubber ducky.
Hesitantly, he read what was written and nearly dropped the toy in his shock. It read: 'Will you marry me?'
Gripping the rubber ducky in his hand, Natsu rose from the tub and slid across the bathroom floor, determined to find Gray. Nearly falling out of the bathroom, he found his lover instantly; he'd been sitting on the bed. And now, he was looking at him amusedly.
"I take it you found the ring?" Gray asked, amusement glistening in his eyes.
Natsu nodded mutely.
"The question, too?"
He nodded again.
"And your answer?"
The fire mage pounced on him. "Yes!" he exclaimed, kissing the ice mage passionately.
Gray pulled away, smirking. "You're getting me all wet, Natsu."
"What do you—ah!" Natsu yelped, leaping off his lover when he realized the condition he was in. He'd been so shocked by Gray's proposal that he left the bathroom with nothing but bubbles on his skin. What had he been thinking?
Making to bolt for the bathroom, Gray caught him around the middle and pulled him up against him, his hot breath making his neck tingle.
"Not so fast, Natsu. I'm not finished with you yet. I'm very glad you said 'yes.' Now, let me show you what I plan to do to you on our honeymoon. Look at it this way," started the ice mage, gripping Natsu's member in his hand, "as a little teaser for what's to come."
"Ah! Gray!"
End Drabble