Sorry for the late update guys…I've been busy with the holidays and other stories.
(Natsu's POV)
I awoke the next morning, sun shining down on my eyes. I blink a few times and sit up slowly. I look over to my left. Gray was still sound asleep, his mouth was slightly parted and his hair fell into his face. I smiled and sneakily got out of the bed. I was wearing some pajamas since Gramps insisted that he wash my clothes. I agreed and I put on some of his grandsons old pajamas. There really soft and they made it even more peaceful sleeping in that bed. I sighed and looked over at the dresser. My clothes were placed on top of it. I walked over and grabbed them. "You're up already?" A voice asked me. I jumped and the clothes flew out of my hands and onto my head. I pouted and Gray just laughed.
"Very funny." I said. He chuckled and looked over at me from the bed. "By the way, are you ever going to put clothes on?" He jumped and fell of the bed. I chuckled and towered over him. "How does it feel being the one laughed at now?" I asked.
He sat up and rubbed his head. "Not very fun." He said. I smiled and helped him up. He dusted off his boxers and I grabbed my clothes.
"I'll be right back. I have to go change." I said. He nodded and I walked out and headed for the bathroom.
(Gray's POV)
I sighed and walked back over to the bed. Natsu; is such a great friend. He's fun, different and really fun. Natsu, he understands me better than the family I have at the guild that I've known for months. He's just perfect to be around. I'm glad the guild hall accepted him with open arms. I smiled and got out of the bed. I stretched and walked over to the window. The sun was shining; there wasn't a single cloud in the sky. Today was a perfect day for our first job. I'm excited to see what Natsu's got and if he's any good maybe we'll see who's stronger between us. I heard the door open and Natsu came back in wearing his regular clothes. "Gray, come on. Gramps is making breakfast." Natsu said. I nodded and we walked out of the room and headed down stairs to the dining room for breakfast.
"Natsu, are you excited for your first job?" Gramps asked. We sat down at the table and Natsu smiled.
"Yeah, I want to get a job that involves beating something up. My fists are hungry to punch stuff." He said. I chuckled and Natsu looked over at me. "What?"
"A job doesn't just involve punching and stuff. Some jobs are just doing a task for someone. Or helping them solve a problem." I said. Natsu sighed and clenched his fists.
"That sucks. I'm no good with thinking missions." He said. I put a hand on his shoulder.
"Don't worry; we'll do a mission that we can both do." I said. He nodded and we went back to our breakfast. Gramps is a great cook and always finds a way to amaze me. After we finished we placed our dishes in the sink and we went into the living room to wait for Gramps. Natsu was re-wrapping his muffler and I asked myself. Why is that muffler so special? I'll have to ask him one day. Gramps walked in and grabbed his coat.
"Alright, let's get going." Gramps said. We nodded and walked out of the house to the guild. But, what we didn't know that all hell was about to break loose.
(Natsu's POV)
I'm so excited. My first mission ever; I know this is going to be fun. And since Gray's coming with me I know we can't fail. I'm excited to see his magic in action and I'm sure he's curious about what mine is like in action as well. I smiled as we walked to the guild. My heart was pounding from excitement and I couldn't wait. We walked inside and everything went dead silent. I lowered my hands from my head as everyone glared at me. "What's going on? Why are they all glaring at me?" I asked sadly. Gray put a hand on my shoulder and he looked out into the guild.
"What's going on?" Gray asked. No one responded and Gray growled. "Answer me you bastards." He yelled. I jumped; I've never seen him so angry before. I hid behind the master and he just sighed.
"We know." Macao said. He stepped up with a sake mug in hand. I came out from behind master and a mug of sake came flying my way. It hit my head and I fell to the ground. I cried out in pain as I hit the floor. Blood and sake ran down my face. Gray ran over to me and he looked down at me. "Get out." He yelled. I gasped and Gray sat me up. He clenched his fists in anger, his bangs covered his eyes. He stood up and I moved back. I kept my hands over my head. I was shaking in fear, the whole guild was mad at me and I don't know what I did.
"What did Natsu do that got you guys so angry?" Gray asked in anger.
"He's different. He's not right." A random guild mate yelled.
"How exactly is he different?" Gramps yelled.
Mira walked in from the crowd; her arms were crossed over her chest. "He's different because he's gay. Fairy Tail can't have someone like him wandering around and infecting everyone." Mira said. I gasped and looked out at the guild hall. Is that why they're mad at me. Because of my sexuality. That doesn't seem fair. I can't help that I like boys it's my way of life. Igneel taught me that love can be with the same sex so I saw nothing wrong with it.
"Being gay isn't wrong. It's a life style that can't be helped. I don't see what's so wrong about it." Gray yelled. Gray was sticking up for me. That's so sweet of him. I feel light headed all of a sudden. I held my head, which reminded me off all the blood flowing from my head. I felt the darkness take over and I fell to floor and passed out.
(Gray's POV)
I gasped, "Natsu." I yelled.
"Go to hell." Mira yelled to him. She threw a beer bottle his way and it landed above and the beer sprayed above him the glass landed on him. I growled and looked back at her.
"What the hell Mira?" I yelled. She smirked and walked over to me.
"It's best you just forget him Gray. He's no good for you to hang out with." She said. I clenched my fists and she stopped in front of me. "So, just let him leave and you can stay with us." I clenched my fists tighter and a smack was echoed across the guild hall. Mira was now on the floor holding her cheek. My hand was now in the air and red from the force of the slap.
"You-you bitch." I said. She looked up at me; I had tears running down my face. "What the hell is wrong with you all of you? Natsu just wanted to be accepted by a guild that treats its members like family. But, you've shown him wrong by judging him for his sexuality. Well news flash for all of you. I'm also like he is. I'm gay and always have been." I yelled. The guild gasped and I wiped my face. "There's nothing wrong with being gay. I've been here for almost a year and no one treated me any different. So, why is it that you find out about Natsu that you all freak out and want to kick him out?" I yelled. Everyone stayed silent and I took a deep breath. I walked over to the request board and ripped off a random quest sheet. I walked over to master and handed it to him. "I and Natsu are going on a job. After that we'll be staying away for a while to get our minds off of what just happened here." I said. I looked back at the guild hall. "I hope you're all happy with what you have done." I said. I walked back over to Natsu and picked him up bridal style and we walked out of the guild hall. I made my way to my house so that I could pack up some things for the mission. I heard a groan below me and I looked down. Natsu must be waking up I need to hurry and get to the boys dorm before he completely wakes up.
(Natsu's POV)
What's going on? The last thing I remember is getting hit in the head with a sake mug and then I passed out. But, now I feel like I'm floating on air but the air is warm. I could hear a heart beat very close as well. It felt comforting and yet I was nervous. Whose heart beat am I listening too? I slowly opened my eyes. It was all blurry at first and I couldn't see anything. But, I could hear perfectly fine. "Don't you worry Natsu we're leaving this place for a while." A voice said to me. But, the voice was way too familiar to forget.
"Gray." I said to him.
