"Good Morning." I said cheerfully, opening the entrance door to my classroom.
Ahh. It felt great to be back to my male body.
I felt energetic, and pumped up for another day of school.
"Natsu!" Both Jet and Droy shouted my name as they ran up to me.
"Goodness you two." I grinned, taking out my earplugs from my ear. " What's the fuss? You two saw a ghost?"
"It's Gray..." Jet stuttered. "He's being scary today."
"Huh? Is he beating up someone again?"
"No... Something scarier happened." Jet said, shivering.
I glanced at the direction both Jet and Droy were pointing at.
There was Gray, wearing geeky glasses, holding up a history text book and reading it throroughtly.
"What is Gray doing in our class?" I exclaimed, pointing at him with disgust.
Ugh... I had enough of seeing his face last night.
"Natsu. He was always in our class." Jet said meekly. "He just always skips it."
"What's scary is... he's reading a textbook..." Droy shivered. "He even greeted me when I walked past him today."
No...
No way...
I glanced at Gray in horror.
He was actually proceeding the deal we had yesterday...
I didn't think he'd change his attitude right away.
It seemed like I wasn't the only one shocked. Everyone in the classroom was staring at Gray with a horrified expression.
Even when class started, the teacher couldn't help but stare at Gray with his jaw open.
"Aren't we going to start the lesson?" Gray asked calmly. "I came to school to learn."
"Ye...yes. You are right." The teacher stuttered, clearing his throat, and opening his textbook. "Well class. Turn to page 47 and..."
"It's page 57." Gray corrected.
"Ahh...yes. Th...thank you Gray."
This... was weird.
Why was Gray acting so...odd?
Things became even weirder when Cana, the school female delinquent, barged into our class during lunch time.
Everyone dropped their lunch to stare at Cana walking straight towards Gray.
"Oh my god. Why is the viper here." Jet hissed at me.
I shrugged as I watched her stop in front of Gray's desk.
Cana didn't say a word. Instead, she held her hand up high and slapped Gray right on the cheek.
Everyone flinched by the sound of the slap.
"What was that for." Gray groaned, glaring at Cana. "It hurts."
"Jerk." She exclaimed as she stormed out of the room.
"That's the third girl so far that barged into our room to slap Gray." Droy mumbled. "What's with this guy today? He's breaking up with all his girlfriends."
"Breaking up?" I coughed out the orange juice I was drinking.
"Natsu. Stop being disgusting." The girl who sat across from me exclaimed in a grossed out voice.
No... this can't be.
Gray wouldn't go so far for a girl he just met...
As my mind was filled with questions, I felt a vibration from my school bag.
Ick.
It was from the phone Gray gave me yesterday.
I quickly took it out from the bag and hid it underneath the table so no one, especially Gray, could see it.
'Can you meet me in front of the pharmacy at 9?' read the message.
I slowly peeked at Gray and noticed him smiling calmly as he stared at his phone.
Ugh...
I really can't say no when he's making a face like that...
Besides, he went through all that change in a day...
I let out a sigh and sent him back a reply.
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8:30 pm
I was back to my female self.
I wore my black t-shirt, brown baggy pants, and glanced at the mirror.
Geez. I really needed some clothes for my female version. These male clothing were way too big for me.
I let out a shrug and headed out the door.
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It wasn't even 9 yet and Gray was already waiting for me in front of the pharmacy.
He was wearing a blue shirt, dark blue jeans, and he was staring at his phone whiled he leaned against the pharmacy wall.
I can't believe I agreed to meet up with him...
But since there's really nothing for me to do in this female body... I guess it should be fine.
I walked up to him with a smile.
"You're early today, aren't you? I hope you didn't wait long."
Gray looked up from his phone and then smiled back. "Natsuka. No... I just arrived a minute ago."
"Hmm..." I nodded slowly. "So... Is there a reason why you wanted to meet up with me?"
I could see Gray's face turn pink as I slowly leaned towards him with a grin.
He nodded. "Do you want to talk at a cafe?"
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I took a sip of the hot chocolate and rested my back on the cafe sofa.
The place was empty except for the musicians playing jazz music.
Ahh. It felt quite cozy here.
"So, why'd you ask to meet up with me here?" I asked Gray, placing my cup down on the table.
He sipped his ice lemonade and then glanced at me.
"I've done what you asked."
"I asked...?" I muttered confusedly.
He nodded. "I changed my attitude at school...and I broke up with all my girlfriends."
I glanced at him without saying a word.
I didn't know how to reply.
"I know. I don't have proof..." Gray said, shaking his head. "But I really changed my attitude today and I will from now on."
"You changed your attitude in a day... Why'd you go that far for me?"
Gray shrugged. "Probably. Because I like you."
What an embarrassing remark.
I couldn't help but turn red.
But I knew Gray was speaking the truth...
Since I saw his odd attitude at school today.
I guess a person can really change...
"I believe you, don't worry." I said, nodding my head. "I know you speak the truth."
'Good job Gray for your achievement.' I thought with a grin.
Gray's eye's lightened. "Does that mean we're friends now?"
I coughed the hot chocolate I was drinking by his sudden remark.
Oh right.
I forgot the deal was that I'd become his friend if he'd drop his delinquent act.
How could I be so forgetful.
I let out a sigh.
I can't take back what the promise I made...
"A deal is a deal." I told him with a meek smile.
I'm going to hate myself for doing this...
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We took our time in the cafe for another 30 minutes, getting to know each other.
Technically, it was Gray getting to know Natsuka...
Since I already knew mostly everything about Gray.
"Say...Natsuka." Gray started. "I don't want to be rude but why do you were male clothings? They seem quite big for you."
"I er..."
Ah crap.
How was I going to reply to this one.
"I er... they belong to my brother." I quickly told him.
"I thought you said you don't have one." Gray tilted his head suspiciously.
"I...I mean cousin." I quickly lied. I could feel cold sweat running down my forehead. "I call him brother because he's like a big brother to me... hahaha..." I forced an awkward laugh.
I glanced at Gray who gave me a suspicious look.
"You see." I gulped. "When I was moving into my cousin's apartment, I accidentally dropped my suitcase in a man hole. Thats why I'm currently borrowing his clothes."
Wow.
Great lie Natsu.
"So you live with a guy? Alone?" Gray said, folding his arms.
Technically, I lived with myself... But there was no way I was telling Gray that.
"He's my cousin. You shouldn't worry too much." I quickly added with an awkward laugh.
Why did I feel like I was being investigated by a police officer at the police station.
"Get up." Gray said, grabbing my wrist.
"Huh? Wait... why?"
Was he mad?
Did I do something to make him angry?
"We're going clothes shopping." He added as he dragged me out of the cafe.
"Wa...wait. I can do that by myse-"
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A minute ago, I was at a cafe drinking hot chocolate with Gray. Now I was at a clothes shop with sales ladies shoving girly clothes on my face.
"How about this one?" One sales lady asked, showing me a pink halter dress. "It'll match very well with your beautiful pink hair."
"Or this." Another sales lady said, showing me a white crop top with black overalls.
I glanced at Gray for help as the ladies shoved more clothes onto me but all he did was lean against the wall and watch.
"Goodness gracious." The sales lady said as she touched my chest. "Why aren't you wearing a bra."
"Where are you touching." I hissed at her.
I could feel myself turning red.
The lady just laughed. "Don't worry madam. We sell lingerie in this shop as well. Might as well buy some too."
"How about we let the boyfriend choose." The other sales lady said as she dragged Gray towards me.
"Me... what?" I could see Gray's face turn pink as well.
"He's not my boyfriend." I snapped at the two ladies.
"Are you sure?" Both the ladies cooed. "You two look quite good together."
Gray seemed to have enough as well as he placed the clothes the ladies chose for me on the counter.
"We'll take these."
"How about some lingerie for your cute girl?"
I quickly grabbed some random lingeries wrapped in plastic from a pile and placed it on the counter.
"There. Are you guys happy now?"
I couldn't wait to get out of this clothes shop.
This was way too embarrassing for me.
As we headed out of the clothes shop, I could see Gray's face still burning red.
I didn't know what to say...
"Did your underwear fall into the man hole as well?" Gray asked meekly.
"Ye...ah..." I mumbled.
How embarrassing.
I should've known to buy some underwear first before running around during the night as a girl.
And I couldn't believe Gray just used 35000 yen (Around 300 dollars) on clothes for me.
I don't know why but I was ashamed of myself.
Suddenly, Gray burst out into laughter.
"What's wrong?"
"Gosh Natsuka." He laughed, patting me on the head. "You're quite odd and interesting. I think I'm falling for you more."
I gave him a stare.
This Gray had such a strange taste in girls.
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I let a soft smile.
I guess it wasn't too bad hanging around with him though...
Note: Contains some ooc characters
