Standard Disclaimer Applied

Gray knew that behind that wall of armour she was just a girl that wanted what everyone else did. Many thought that she was invincible and indestructible but everyone has a weakness. Just because Erza didn't show her imperfections and weaknesses didn't mean they didn't exist. Erza was strong but not many knew that she was weak. Even though she and Gray had an iffy relationship they both knew that they knew each other like no one other could. She knew about Ur he knew about Gerard. They both knew that they hid their true selves; with Erza behind her wall of armour and Gray… let's just say that stripping can come in handy.

It started one Valentines Day back when they were really young. Gray remembered that he was going home trying to escape the Valentine decorations. Imagine his surprise when he found Erza sobbing into her hands. Now normally Gray would have froze or ran the other way but somehow seeing the person he thought was strong in such a weak state left him curious. But it was too late to sneak up on her because she had seen him. He walked slowly and sat down beside her.

"You okay?"

"No I hate Valentines Day."

"Same."

She cocked her head to the side and smiled. "Why?"

"It's such a girlie holiday with all the pink, flowers and hearts. And would someone please tell me what's up with the random baby in a diaper and must he shoot people in the butt with an arrow. I mean that's just cruel."

Erza smiled and stared down at her hands causing the atmosphere to turn awkward.

"So I told you why I hate Valentine's Day now it your turn."

"It reminds me of some friends I used to have."

"And…that's bad because…"

"Why do you think I joined Fairy Tale?"

"Ouch"

"Yeah we used to be really close friends… then something happened and we drifted apart."

"Well they just lost a great friend and we just gained one of the best."

"Yeah you're right."

"Of course I am."

"You're weird."

Gray smiled remembering how he had badgered her until she threatened to kill him. He laughed remembering how fast he ran. Gray turned silently to see Erza walk out of the guild. He got up if he knew anything she was going to go to that exact same spot to think again.