Hey guys! A quick apology for the slow decrease in quality. Anyway, quick thanks to Absolute-ZERO999 because you have given me such amazing feedback, from the very beginning (of like everything). So, thanks (hugs)! Also, I promise I'll update the Grayza fanfic, soon! Today, I promise. I literally just started this chapter right after I published the Erza and Lucy fanfic. And I'm all fired up! This is to AncientAlliance...it's Gray and Mira time! Basically this is the story behind the cover of Gray and Mirajane from one of the chapters. Hope you enjoy...XOXO!

Gray had never been a morning person, as far as Mirajane knew. So, when she saw him standing at her doorstep at 6:30 AM, it had been a surprise.

But, a perfect one at that.

"Good morning, Gray!" she said, in her usual cheery voice, and the ice mage smiled at her before entering.

"Hey, Mirajane," he said, before looking at the pancake batter on the counter. "Are you making breakfast?" Mirajane nodded, motioning him to the dining room table before tying an apron around her dress.

"Yes, but Elfman is on a mission right now. Would you like some?" she asked, and he nodded before grabbing for a newspaper. Gray flipped it open, skimming it a bit before putting it down to gaze at her. Mirajane turned away from her cooking, staring at him back. After what seemed like hours,he looked down and sighed.

"Is something the matter, Gray?" she asked, passing him a plate of pancakes and sitting across from him. His eyes showed the aftermath of a night of concern and contemplation, and he nodded.

"It's Erza. She seems a bit...off lately, you know?" he said. Mirajane put a hand on his, her face growing serious. Gray continued.

"She's always so distant, yet she's sensitive. She needs to let me...let Fairy Tail...help her, and I just...," he said, his eyes growing sad, "don't know what to do."

"How do you expect me to help you? You probably know Erza better than anyone, you know," she said, looking down at his pancakes. "Start eating. They'll get cold." Gray groaned.

"I don't have time to eat! I need to help her...," he said, and Mirajane laughed. She took a forkful of his pancake, shoving it into his mouth.

"Whaa-Mira!" he said, nearly choking. She giggled a little bit more, recoiling from his face before leaning closer in surprise. She brushed the bangs out of his face, her eyebrows creasing in confusion.

"Where did this come from?" she asked, touching his scar delicately. He hissed slightly in pain, but didn't answer.

"Gray...," she cooed, "Don't make me force it out of you!" He shivered at the thought of how she would "force" him to answer. When she put her mind to it, she could even be more scary than Erza.

"Galuna Island," he said, a sad expression growing upon him. "Long story." He looked away from her, and she didn't pry further. She sat back in her seat, and reverted to her usual happy countenance.

"Okay then, I won't mother you any further," she said, before looking at him affectionately. "Just...take care of yourself, okay?" Gray smiled at her, nodding.

"This was nice, Mirajane. Thanks for the food," he said. They really should do this more often. She nodded, pulling Gray into a hug.

"Thanks for your company! Sometimes it get's lonely...," she said, looking down at the ground. Gray swallowed the last of his food.

"Well...maybe we can meet next Monday?" he asked timidly, and Mirajane's face brightened immediately.

This tradition continued for many years, without anyone but Lisanna knowing, but, on that particular Monday afternoon, something was formed into their hearts. And, it never really left, just grew, and it wasn't love but it was something else, something else that both of them was certain was there.

And they were happy.

I'm DOOOOOONE! YES YES YES YES YES! Keep your eyes open for a new chapter later today. More fun is coming. But, first, I need to update my Grayza fanfiction. So it may take some time. Peace Out!