(A/N) Here's the first part of the date. :3 Wow I'm updating this rather quickly recently. Accomplishment~ So, let's continue. There's the start of some shameless fluff ahead, so brace yourselves. On with the story then!
There was a slight chill in the air as I arrived at the park, but it felt nice outside anyways. I wandered down towards the sakura trees and saw Gray standing there. A smile spread across my face as I walked down the hill to him.
"Hey." He said, smiling coolly.
"Hey." I hoped I didn't sound as nervous as I felt.
"You look pretty." He said.
"Thanks." I said, glancing down at my outfit.
"Ah, I brought a blanket in case it gets too cold out here and a tent in case it starts raining really early." He said, pointing to a blanket folded on the ground and an encased tent. "I came prepared." I laughed.
"Good idea!" He sat down and indicated for me to sit beside him. I sat down, our shoulders brushing in the process and I set my bag down beside me. It thudded onto the ground and I rubbed my shoulder which was slightly sore from the weight of the combined contents of my bag and the additional weight of the new nooks I just bought. Gray looked past me at my bag in surprise.
"What do you have in that thing?!" he asked.
"I just bought some new books." He reached for my bag to lift it.
"Did you buy a few copies of the dictionary?!" he said, setting it down again.
"No! I just got a few books!" He shook his head in awe.
"I bring a blanket and a small tent, and you bring a library. How do you carry that thing without dislocating a shoulder?" I laughed and shoved him playfully.
"Stop exaggerating, it's not that bad!"
"When has it been worse?!"
"The time I actually did buy a new dictionary and a few other books." He looked surprised again.
"Why are you randomly buying dictionaries?! Did anyone help you carry it?"
"I'm getting the impression that you're basically calling me weak." I said, giggling.
"No! I just meant, you should've gotten some help, I mean that's a lot of books and-"
"Lyon helped me carry them half of the way to my house after I ran into him."
"Good." Gray said, smiling slightly. "At least that bastard is good for something." He edged a little closer to me until our shoulders were touching, and I tried not to grin at the contact. "I wish I could've been there for you instead though." He murmured, looking down at his hands.
"You're here now." I said. "And that's all that matters." He looked up at me.
"That's true. You know…"
"What is it?"
"Never mind, it's nothing."
He leaned towards me, making my heart flutter as he took hold of my face and our lips met. Every time I was with him I felt complete, and like I never wanted to let him go. I wrapped my arms around him as the kiss deepened. He pulled me onto his lap, hugging me close to him, and put his hand on my thigh. We eventually broke apart so we could catch our breath, and I leaned the side of my head against his chest, my arms still wrapped around his neck.
"Well, this seems to be off to a good start." He said with a grin.
"Oh shut up." I laughed lightly. "This might sound weird, but…I feel like the world is brighter when I'm with you. Even though we haven't have been together long, we've known each other for years and…it feels right this way." I said softly, looking at him shyly.
"I agree." He said, kissing the top of my head.
We talked until the sky had darkened and the stars had come out. Not a single drop of rain had fallen, making it the perfect night thus far.
Meanwhile at Lucy's house…
"Mira! No!" Erza yelled, grabbing Mira's arms while Levy ran towards the door to block her way, and Lucy tried to talk sense into Mira.
"You can't go spy on them Mira, it isn't right. They need their space." She said sternly.
"But I want to go make sure everything's ok!" she yelled, still struggling against Erza.
"She hasn't used Erza's special alert button, so I'm sure everything's fine!"
She stopped struggling. "But what if he tries something on her?"
Erza cautiously let go of her arms, "She has a bit of a point. Alright Mira. We shall assist you. Lucy and I will take some binoculars and stay on the ground, while you and Levy hide in the trees. Is this plan acceptable?"
"Perfect!" Mira said. "I'll grab some walkie talkies for us so we can keep in touch."
"What?!" Levy exclaimed. Lucy glanced at her in equal astonishment. They were going to spy on Gray and Juvia? And Erza was ok with it?! Mira hasn't been a good influence on her…
"Ok, let's get going." Erza said.
"We don't even know where they are." Lucy protested.
Mira and Erza were already at the door, ready to go spy on them. "Easy. They're in the park by the sakura trees." Mira said.
"How did you…?" Levy asked feebly.
"I have my ways." She grinned and grabbed Lucy and Levy's arms. "Now come on, let's go!"
"Look at the stars," I said, pushing myself to my feet. "Aren't they beautiful?" The sight of the moonlight shining on the sakura trees with the stars illuminating everything behind them was mesmerizing. "Gray?" I turned around to see him standing there holding a small black box.
"I wanted to give you this." He said, holding out the box. I stared at him for a moment in surprise. "Don't get the wrong idea, it's not a ring! It's just a gift."
I laughed and took the box curiously. "Don't worry, I didn't think you were proposing. Idiot."
"Is that how you treat someone who just gave you a gift?" He said with a laugh. I shook my head.
"I'm kidding, I just wasn't expecting a gift." I explained as I opened the box.
(A/N) Cliffhanger! Ok, this wasn't as good as I was hoping, but I promise the next chapter will be better with more fluff and the continuation of their date. Sorry~ Please review and all that anyways. :3 Thank you! Until Then.
