Gray arrived later than normal to the guild the next morning, his concern growing for Natsu. He hadn't slept much after the dream, he just nervously paced around his room, worrying about what could have happened.
He sat down at the bar, away from his usual seat with friends, and began to sip his drink. Thoughts of Natsu still running through his head. He was so focused on what he was thinking that he almost didn't notice when someone fell through the front door of Fairy Tail. A gasp erupted from everyone in the room, jerking Gray out of his mind. He turned to see what all the commotion was about, all he saw between all the people was a mess of cherry blossom hair laying on the floor. The realization of who it was quickly hit him though, as he jumped out of his seat.
"Natsu!" Gray immediately rushed to his side, "You idiot, what happened to you?!"
"I won." Natsu smirked at Gray before passing out.
Panic erupted everywhere, trying to decided how to handle the dragon slayer's condition. Gray was frozen, trying not to show any form of emotion towards the situation at all, he couldn't give away his feelings.
Mira quickly rushed to the scene and with a little help took Natsu to the infirmary.
Gray rushed outside trying to regain his composure. He noticed Erza following him.
"He'll be alright, ya know," she said calmly, "He always is."
Gray leaned up against the wall, quietly sliding down it until he was sitting on the ground. His head in his hands. His feelings were overwhelming him. Worry, anger, love.
"You know you can always tell me anything," Erza said, sitting down beside him.
"Erza, I think-" he started to reply, but stopped before he finished, looking away from his friend.
"I know." she said.
He stared at her, shocked.
"You know?" he stuttered.
"Yes, of course I know, Gray. You are my family. I could always tell.," she smiled at him, "I don't think you should keep your feelings bottled up."
And with that she stood up and walked back into the guild hall.

*I do not own Fairy Tail or any of the characters mentioned.*