Welcome back! Sorry for the late update. I kinda struggled with this one, writer's block. I hope it came out good please review to let me know.
I'm also going to be expanding my other fic "Where to Now" with 2 prologues and an epilogue soon so check it out if you want.
A few days had passed since the incident in the alley, Natsu had become more protective insisting on being near her at all times possible. He even hung out in her room during the day just to make sure she was okay.
Lucy was grateful she knew he loved her but she really needed a little space. So on the eve of the their scheduled group date she shoved Natsu out of her room telling him to go home and prepare and that she would be there at nightfall with the girls and Gray.
Natsu fought her in this but he eventually lost and before leaping out the window Lucy made a point to him to make sure that all brothers in attendance were sufficiently satiated with blood before they arrived.
The girls crowded in Lucy and Juvia's apartment to pick out outfits. Levy was currently raising an orange halter dress to her body before stripping to try it on. It was a light orange color a band of purple wrapped around the waist and a white tie latched around her neck.
"Levy that looks really good on you" Mira commented as levy laced up white strapped sandals.
"Thanks. So Lu?" turning to Lucy Levy continued, "What is my date like?"
Lucy thought of the best way to explain him to her tapping her chin in consideration, "He is tall and has long black hair he looks tough but isn't so much, and he has lots of facial piercings."
"Oh, what about mine?" Mira asked slipping on a black dress that hung to her calves and was adorned with white lace accents.
"He is much taller than Levy's and very muscular, his blonde hair is disheveled and he scowls a lot but he is rather sweet when you talk to him." Lucy replied humming appreciatively at her descriptions.
Juvia exited her room at that time dressed in a light blue sweater with dark jeans, "Gray will be here soon."
"Great." Lucy said smoothing out the fabric of her smoke colored skirt and tucking in the end of her red sweater.
The girls gossiped about their days up until a doorbell was heard Lucy went to answer it and recognized that black haired guy from the club. He wore a brown and blue button up and black trousers Lucy noticed how he shifted uncomfortably at her stare.
"Uh... I'm Gray here for Juvia and the rest of you."
Juvia ran to the door excitedly wrapping her arms around his and dragging him inside, "Oh Gray come meet the girls." she squealed introducing him to each girl.
Gray nodded to them before leading the way to his truck outside. Juvia slid in as close to him as possible and the rest followed. He sent a charming smile to the girls before taking off with the directions that Lucy had given him.
Lucy ran to the door knocking at it excitedly and jumping at the man who answered. Natsu stood there dressed casually and caught her in an embrace laughing at her excitement. And gestured at the others to enter.
Lucy dropped from Natsu's arms to introduce everyone. Dragging Levy to a tall dark haired man, "Levy this is Gajeel."
Levy smiled placing her small hand in his large hand it fully engulfing hers. A blush spread across her cheeks at the appreciative look he gave her.
Practically throwing Mira in the direction of a brute Lucy told her, "This is Laxus." Mira shook his hand cordially but stood close enough to brush arms.
Lucy than introduced both Cobra and Kinana to the girls and Gray to the guys. For some reason Gray seemed to immediately butt heads with Natsu if the challenging glare didn't give it away.
After introductions they settled in the living room to converse. Lucy in the mood for some fun brought out a hefty amount of alcohol handing it out to everyone. "I think we should loosen up and enjoy this couple's night," she announced chugging a shot from her bottle.
The night soon blossomed from there it started out as slow sips and background stories, the boys always careful to not speak of how they weren't human. Then progressed to shots thrown back and board games in which Lucy learned just how competitive Natsu and his brothers were. Ending in drinking games and embarrassing secrets.
"Ok ok truth or dare time," Lucy announced, "But with a twist. If you choose dare you must follow through or face chugging whatever's left in your current bottle. If you choose truth then everybody but the asker must answer the question if anyone refuses than you must take a shot for each one who refused."
"All right I'm all fired up!" Natsu celebrated, "Who's up first."
Everyone groaned at their eagerness but relented anyway and the game was on. Lucy went first picking Juvia as her first victim, "Truth or dare?"
"Juvia chooses ummm... dare."
"Alright I dare you to sit on Gray's lap for the remainder of the game." Juvia smiled getting up and plopping herself on the boys lap.
"My turn." Juvia contemplated her target. "Levy truth or dare?"
"Dare"
"I dare you to hold Gajeel's hand the whole night."
Levy blushed but quickly scooped up Gajeel's hand in hers. "Mira truth or dare?"
Mira smiled sweetly at the petite blunette, "Dare"
"I dare you to give Laxus a kiss on the cheek."
Mira leaned up placing a gentle kiss to the bulky man and sat down even closer to his side. Laxus hummed in appreciation enjoying the game so far.
The dares went by fairly innocent, everyone avoiding truth to keep from multiple shots in a row. Most dares we directed toward the couples with a few directed at individuals. Like when Natsu dared Gray to strip down to his boxers or when Kinana dared Cobra to wear an eye patch for the night.
After Gajeel had been dared to pierce his lip he turned to Laxus, "Truth or dare?"
Laxus feeling bold "Truth."
Gajeel then snickered looking around the crowd and rubbing his hands together. "Tell a secret sex fetish you've wanted to try."
A few of the girls immediately bowed out Levy being the virgin and Mira being embarrassed in front of a possible boyfriend. Kinana and Cobra waved their hands about, "Believe me we both have already done that." They stated causing almost everyone in the room to blush.
Juvia spoke up first, "Juvia has always wanted to try sex in water, a public pool or the ocean."
Gray went next, "Outside in public with the possibility of being caught." He exchanged looks with Juvia at how similar theirs had seemingly been.
Lucy coughed obviously uncomfortable but with inhibitions low enough, "I'm curious about rough sex."
Natsu sputtered at this turning to look at her in shock. "Ha that sounds good, I'll go with that one." He eventually spouted keeping a wide stare with Lucy.
Laxus struggled slightly knowing he already had a few shots to take shrugging he eventually let out, "I honestly want to know what it's like to have sex with someone I truly care about." Mira looked at him with sweet eyes she could definitely fall for this guy.
After a few more dares it was Cobra's turn and the mischievous look he sent out put everyone's nerves on end, "Natsu truth or dare."
"Isn't it obvious? Dare!"
"I dare you to give Lucy a hickey in front of everyone."
Lucy's eyes widened narrowing them at Cobra in the most vicious way she could muster.
Natsu leaned down brushing his mouth against her ear, "What is he thinking the idiot. Can you do this?" Lucy asked worried about Natsu being so close to her veins.
"What Lucy you don't think I can control myself?" He mused sucking the skin below her ear. The flesh plumped and turned a pleasant shade of purple as he pulled away.
"Happy?" He asked glaring at Cobra it was obvious Natsu was holding back after the action. Cobra only chuckled and glared back.
The game continued for only a short while longer as it was broken up when Gray and Natsu got in a fight after Natsu dared Gray to drink a bottle of hot sauce.
"What the hell hot head I ain't drinking that I'll throw up."
"Then chug your bottle ice queen."
"Flametard"
"Snowman"
"Torch dork"
"Hockey nerd"
They mashed their heads together shooting off oddly accurate insults. Juvia and Lucy laughed at their antics the alcohol clearly making them much more tolerate of the two. It was obvious that Gray and Natsu were meant to be friends/rivals.
The ladies called their men back to them when they started throwing punches Natsu had been shoved back into a table knocking over and breaking a lamp. After which Gray was thrown against the fireplace knocking all the organized DVDs to the floor.
Levy and Mira had long since separated into quiet corners with their intended dates to talk. And as the alcohol drained the boisterous night switched to soft snores littered around the room.
Lucy smiled getting up to rally her friends and get everyone home. Gray drove them home when he sobered up. Lucy spent the whole ride stealing glances at Natsu and teased him with suggestive touches she knew she had caught his attention when the heat rose slightly and his eyes changed to orange.
"Hey who turned on the heat?" Levy grumbled from where she slept.
Natsu and Lucy only giggled returning to their private game.
Gray dropped them off at her apartment taking Juvia home with him. Natsu continually touched at Lucy's hips as she struggled to unlock the door. They were sure to take advantage of the empty home tonight.
Another Chapter down. Keep the theories coming! Most of your questions will be answered later on. Please review I love anything you have to say. Next chapter we may see Natsu and Lucy getting a little "rough" Wink Wink.