Story Title: Hidden Flames of Emerald
Rated: T
Warnings: Language, Yaoi, includes sexual themes.
Beta Reader: Gothpandaotaku
I don't own Fairy Tail. This Fanfic is produced for entertainment purposes only.
O.o.O Hidden Flames of Emerald O.o.O
Chapter 10
His ass could practically grow a significantly devastating tumor.
Natsu inhaled and exhaled. Maybe this process repeated itself more than like… ten times in the last ten minutes. One: it was evening already. Two: anyone will be feeling this way if they were waiting for a certain stuck up asshole to show up.
It didn't last for long before the groups of students came pouring in the lockers and shower rooms to change their dirty uniforms, and rinse off the sweat-blood-and tears from the extremely excruciating practice. Natsu was thankful he went to his coach and skipped that day or he'd have been broken into pieces because of the national events.
Again, everyone knows the coach's attitude which can only be categorized in the "douchebaggery" section when national events are coming up.
He was the only one standing looking clean and healthy enough which pushed some of the students to harass him or try to rub their dirty bodies with his, including one annoying Loke, and Kei.
"You guys… fuck off!"
"Aww man. It's not fair! How can you be so sparkly? Give me some of that, huh!"
"Douchebag, don't get any closer! Damn—you smell like sheep."
Loke released an agonized groan because of Natsu's DEADLY elbow in his ribs. It obviously succeeded in making him back off.
"Bitch please… This is the quality sign, and what's your business here in the sheep-smelling-sector? Considering that you ditched the practice today like a nasty chicken."
Natsu shrugged as he took a seat watching his friends fight in the locker room because of absurd reasons, like why on earth that freshmen opened his mouth and asked the coach to demonstrate a move.
You. Just. Don't. Ask. When you're on any team, you don't ask no coach to demonstrate no bullshit of moves 'cause it can get you stuck until the evening moon shows up when they were barely able to walk on their feet. People joining any kind of sports club in Fujiwara Naoki Kōtō Gakkō were mentally prepared to give up their lives by their own hands. Which is pretty damn much close to a suicidal mission.
Five days a week (sometimes even on weekends), four hours of daily muscle breaking and torturing practice, especially if the national or even regional events were around the corner. Students were just suffering and they chose to let off some steam in the shower room so no coach or even a teacher would blame them or stand in their way.
Except Laxus of course.
But he wasn't there today, so it's all good.
"Meh… You don't want to know." Natsu finally answered Loke's question.
"Waiting for the coach or… ?" Loke searched for his deodorant inside his locker.
"Nope. Someone worse than coach."
"Who is worse than coach?" Kei suddenly asked with disbelief, "I'm telling you-and I was just telling Loke—when that monster got assigned to freakin' control us through the year, he was intending on ending our miserable lives and make us regret the choice of a whole fucking semester."
Natsu grinned, "He ain't that BAD. I bet Laxus is giving you a harder time. You should be the last one to talk trash about coach."
"Ugh… I have always wondered why Laxus didn't just take me, put a rope around my freakin' neck, and dispose of my agitated life until now. I swear, I hear one more 'grading papers' term, and I'm going to live with my grandma in the northern district. Better help her with milking cows and goats than enduring any more of this fucked up shit."
A hand wrapped itself around Kei's shoulder and the boy gave Loke a questioning look.
"You know? In my history in Fujiwara Naoki, I've never seen Laxus torture anyone that bad. He must like you so damn much. I mean, practically, you're his favorite."
"Go to hell Loke. I'm going to shower."
As Kei entered the shower area, Loke laughed a bit, "Aww, Natsu! Why did you mention Laxus? He made little Kei cry today, AIN'T THAT RIGHT KEI?"
From inside the showering area, came Kei's response, "Shut the fuck up Loke! God you are such a jackass!"
"Don't mind him. He's just embarrassed by that very fact." Loke shook his head, "So spill. You are waiting for…?"
Naturally, when students undergo the process of being sterilized by surfactants and Propylene glycol under a boiling degree of H2O in the glorified operation called 'Taking a shower and using the strongest shampoo products ever', the lockers and shower area tend to be covered under a freakishly thick layer of mist.
And that's why Natsu began sweating, so he took off his red uniform blazer and loosened his tie, opening the top buttons of his shirt.
"Just need to talk to Gray."
"Knew it! I've seen him in practice… tell you what—ever since he came back from Colorado he's been acting up so… what do they call it?"
"…"
"Like… like an ogre, like a corrupted politician, like—YEAH—Like he has a shitty axe to grind. Today he made some girl cry or something."
"Sounds like normal Gray to me." Natsu wasn't THAT surprised. Gray was a natural piece of a natural douchebag.
"Alright man, just warnin' ya! Better be safe than sorry!" Loke beamed, then entered one of the vacant shower rooms to be cleansed too.
After that, Natsu's heart would slightly quiver every time a shower room is opened, expecting some bastard to come out of it, only to be someone totally different. And really, was Gray a princess? Why is he taking so damn long?
Loke and Kei were already dressed up and on their way out, when they both stopped in front of him, wished him good luck, and took off. Which made Natsu put on that face that says 'What the fuck?', and he was totally ignored.
Of course Gray was angry. If anyone let a fraction of their brains work, (even Natsu did, THAT'S FREAKING SOMETHING) they would know that Gray was currently suffering from Jet lag due to the huge ass distance flight, and resuming life at school without taking a break, and to top it off, it came with the practice of the national events and tests, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.
If it was Natsu, he would be crushed from all the pressure. He would at least take a couple days off, but knowing Gray, the guy was a stubborn Jackass that even a zillion-mile flight didn't make his decision budge.
So yeah, he would have an axe to grind. That's the least he can do.
Sighing heavily, Natsu rolled up the sleeves of his shirt as the humidity of the area got to him and he could almost sense the hot droplets of water slide on his back. He removed his socks and took off his shoes, rolling up his pants' legs as well until a little bit below the knee, wanting to prevent the leaking water all over the area from sticking to him as he waited.
And waited.
And waited.
And fucking waited.
In fact, after a period of time, Natsu thought of heading back home since there was almost no one in the showers and locker room and since Gray could potentially be hiding in the shower just to piss him off.
So Natsu decided he would check up on him and maybe push the other's buttons a bit. He walked towards the small chamber that the princess supposedly occupied and knocked five times.
"Knock Knock. Hurry up and open the DAMN door."
No response.
"Seriously, Gray. If it was a pig in your place, it could've finished this shower faster."
Natsu sighed once, when no response came again, and leaned on the door, putting his hands in his pockets while his bare feet enjoyed the ripples it created in the water wasted on the floor.
"You know? I'm bored from all the waiting—like it must be three hours already since I sent you that message—Which makes me wonder why you didn't reply?" Natsu looked at the door, and his ears heard smooth running of shower water, splashing every once in a while. "Never mind. You're a shit-bag and of course you won't reply. But if you're thinking you're giving me a slap on the wrist, then you're mistaken, I absolutely don't give a shit."
Natsu gave the door a kick, then leaned on it again, "Can you speed up the process, Gray? Oh right… Funny, I have always wondered what's the meaning of your name? I bet it's coming from Grayson. HEY GRAYSON, what does your name mean? Son of the ultimate badass judge?"
Water running…
"So that's true, huh? Dude, you gotta get out between now and next year. Right, what am I saying? Next year you might not be here, eh? Going to pursue the big geeky scientific dream? Such a Geek."
Natsu sniffed, all the steam tickling his nose a bit.
"Grayson, geek-dude, that's so ridiculous, you know? I mean, why are you hiding? Not gonna bite you or anything—right, listen uh… Anyways, I want you to know that I have important things to speak to you about so—Just, I want you to hear me out for a couple minutes, if that's okay? If it's not, tell me and I'm going, my leg's practically gone numb."
Suddenly, Natsu heard someone clearing their throat, and saw Gray Fullbuster.
Only, he wasn't inside the showering chamber that Natsu thought he would be in. No, he was in front of him still in dirty practice clothes.
"Mind if I ask what the fuck you are doing?"
He felt his heart literally jump and his jaw drop, then looked at the door he was leaning on, and towards Gray who was standing in front of him (NOT in the shower—and NOT showering), and tried to comprehend what was happening.
"Ah-Ah…" Natsu thought about it for seconds, then shrugged, collecting his jaw back, "Nothin'. Ah—was talking to the shower door for probably two minutes or so."
"…"
"Thought Grayson was in there."
"Who the hell's Grayson?"
"You dunno Grayson?"
"Have you gone nuts?"
"Mmm." Natsu nodded assertively (mockingly inside), "I believe you. Well, whatever—he's some hot guy that I got the chance to know."
Gray's blue eyes had a strong contrast to his covered-with-mud face. He released a scoffing sound (Natsu thanked god that he didn't hear a word of what he said) and opened the locker to get fresh clothes. The 'dude' had some bruise under his left eye, he was slightly limping, and it appeared like he didn't have the energy to stand on both of his legs.
And that knee bruise… Tsk, Nasty.
"Outta my fucking way."
Natsu flinched then got tossed around as Gray entered the shower chamber.
And he really didn't believe it. How much is he going to wait?
Grayssssson!
The guy's a jackass. Period.
Natsu leaned on the door, the correct one this time, and then gave himself a minute to sincerely thank god that Gray hadn't heard a word of what he said earlier.
"So um—when do you think you're gonna be out of there?"
"Your business being…?!"
Natsu double checked that his pants were rolled up and then kicked the water on the floor to calm himself down instead of going in and doing something that his heart will regret later on in life.
"I sent you a message, remember? I need to talk to you."
The sound of water running was beginning to be deadly boring and downright annoying at the same time.
"Listen man." Gray called from inside, "I haven't checked my stupid phone today—coach's stupid policy—Now fuck off and let me shower in piece."
"Suddenly you're acting like a civilized person and replying to my concern?… what's the catch? Did you find a hot chick in Colorado who miraculously reversed your sexual preference?"
A powerful bang on the door was Gray's reply, causing Natsu to fall on his ass on the watered floor.
"DUDE!"
"Don't push it today with me."
Shaking his head in disgust, Natsu stood up, and rubbed his hair furiously. An inner battle within him started taking place. Was it the right decision to do this? Or does he have to back off like Gray asked him to?
No. He couldn't back off. Because he wouldn't be able to take the guilt anymore.
So he walked up to the door and faced it again.
"Look man… Ah—I'll be waiting here. There's something that I really need to tell you and… I really have to, so, I'll just be waiting."
Gray came out in his black pants, not bothering to buckle his belt, obviously too tired to do even that much. The towel was on his head, missing a shirt and anything on his feet.
Natsu couldn't help but to grow red in the cheeks. For some goddamn reason, Gray always appeared to be charming even if he was limping. He had smooth looking skin, strong shoulder muscles tainted with some droplets of water. Also, strikingly amazing contours and divisions in his straight back.
Somehow, Gray's overly liberal side with clothing obligations made Natsu embarrassed sometimes—and say exactly this time or just about every other time the guy gets out of shower displaying all of his handsome points to all audiences.
However, today Natsu was the only audience.
Natsu cleared his throat, trying to stop staring, to remain decent and continued sitting on the bench, hugging his left knee to his chest.
"So how was your stay there? Everything's cool?"
Gray continued drying up his hair, face, shoulder, then went to his locker, contemplating which deodorant to use, and he seemed to have a serious inner ongoing battle with it, sniffing every now and then.
"Damn right. Awesome places to go on a hike, wonderful smart people, striking chicks—not that much comfortable with accommodation—but a lot of things to compensate for it."
"So you see a future there for you?"
Gray finally decided on one to use. "Hell yeah. I'm more confident in the decision more than ever."
"Well… that's good… Right?"
Gray turned around facing the other, then scratched his chin, putting his hands on his bare waist. "Yeah, yeah, right." He inhaled, then tapped his foot on the ground twice, "Look, I've been thinkin' about this for… a while, and… obviously, I 'bulldozered' you like my great guardian likes to say… which includes childish, fool, snobby and beyond. And I—um… let's just—like… like, go to square one or something."
Natsu shifted on the bench, then tightened his grip around his knee.
"You… want to start over?" He asked, quite surprised.
"Something like that—I mean—if you want. I could be your friend, yeah—but no promises made regarding possible sexual harassment or whatever."
Natsu laughed a bit, then the laughter died to be a sad/nervous look. "Ahh… You're making this hard for me."
"So first you don't wanna be fuck buddies with me, and now you don't wanna be friends? What is it that you want, really?"
Gray said it in a light mocking fashion which seemed to add to Natsu's nervousness.
The boy walked slowly until he stood in front of Gray, who appeared to be plenty worn out and tired to the core since the limp didn't disappear.
"It's um… pretty complicated." Natsu stated, shaking his head, "You're right. I know it sound so damn weird coming out of me, but… maybe, I dunno what I really want like you say."
"O… kay…? That's not new for me. As far as I've known you, I've seen that."
"Gray… How far… can you go and forgive someone?"
"Wow, okay—um, awkward! Why are y-"
"—I really need to know. This is kinda important."
Gray looked skeptically at him for a while, then rubbed his nose, sniffling. "Man, this is SO ridiculous—Okay, so… basically, if I see possible redemption to any mistake, I'm willing to forgive. I mean, I've never been in that situation before, but supposedly'm, guess life's too short for some random shit drama."
"Ah-oh… didn't see that one coming."
Natsu stood there with an easy look on his face and finally took a step forward to his locker which was just about two meters away from Gray's on the opposite row. He then turned around, his fingers intertwining in a nervous way.
"Can you—I dunno—promise me one thing?"
Gray scoffed. "Natsu, don't do that man—stop acting so weird."
"I told you, it's complicated, and no matter what I want to make sure that you won't flip—I mean-"
"-Get to the fucking point, I'm tired I'd rather go home instead of trying to work out my mind."
Natsu bit his lip then turned around, opening the reasonable size locker, reaching inside and grabbing a big size box from inside. He then stood facing it for two minutes with a distressed look in his green eyes before turning around and walking towards Gray—however, on the way there, he felt himself trip down because of a pair of sneakers thrown around carelessly on the floor.
Natsu fell, and when Gray moved a bit to help the slightly clumsy boy, he saw pink, purple, red, white, and all sorts of colors on the floor of the shower area.
"What the hell…?"
Gray's breath was caught in his chest, looking around on the messy floor and Natsu who stood up slowly, taking the box with him and putting it on the bench, trying to gather the contents that fell back inside with an anxious face.
"Ah—you got two from Agnes, annnnd-" Natsu took a look at the purple envelope, trying to find the name of the sender, then seemed to be finally catching it, "-Kirsten. Oh, but this one is from Lulu—you gotta admit that her name is hilarious."
Natsu leaned down and gathered all of the other pretty envelops from the floor with a conscience filled with demolishing guilt. He grabbed a red one and tapped it twice with his hand as he nervously chuckled, "Maxine too. She was uh… pretty intense and looking forward to your reply—crap… which reminds me…"
Natsu went back to the box, and then hummed, putting his hand in his pockets, searching for something until he got out another pink envelope.
"This one's from Juvia."
The minute Juvia was mentioned, Gray began to fully understand the situation—or maybe he was trying to deny it in the first place, but it all got shitty real.
Those letters were all meant to be for him, however, Natsu taking custody of them stirred questions and slight anger.
"Anyways, the list could go on and on, so I suggest you just take the whole box and try to sort it out at home—given the fact that you're… tired-"
"Why?" Gray asked with a quizzical look.
Natsu swallowed, seemingly figuring out the question himself without needing Gray to elaborate.
"Still thinking that this is random shit? No, it's a big shit."
"Dude, I know it's shit. I just wanna know why? Natsu, why do you have them?" He sounded slightly threatening.
"Don't ask me." Natsu released a nervous laugh, then it died down once Gray gave him the malicious glare. He felt that he was instantly trapped with no coverage at all, "I mean uh—they are supposed to be yours. All I know is, I hid things and I—I lied, a lot, so-ah… yeah! That's all I got here…"
Gray threw the towel harshly on the floor, then stomped his way until he reached Natsu, who tried to hide his anxiousness and searing fear of what's to come as a result for his sudden big reveal.
"I wanna know why the fuck—why are you so evasive of the goddamn answer?"
Natsu avoided direct eye contact. "Beats me! Look—I know this is a lot to take in and everything—I have to take it as bad as you, but all I could think of back then was—was… ah…" Natsu's went from firm to slightly shaking, losing his normal self confidence and revealing another side of him, "It was-that… I didn't want them… to be read by you, I mean, I know that I totally crossed the line, and no excuses in the world-"
"YOU!" Gray suddenly shouted, the voice echoing painfully in Natsu's chest, pressing on it as if to crush Natsu from the inside. After a few seconds of Gray containing his raging breath with a very thin layer of patience, he inquired again, "You still don't understand do you?! Reason. Do you get me here?! I want to—fuck… I wanna hear reason, I don't want your bullshit excuses!"
Right at that moment, Natsu suddenly realized that he did something wrong. Something very, very wrong, and Gray's aggravated reaction was the thing that downed it all. The reality of this situation has been imagined ending in different ways, but still, Natsu knew better than to hope for the best possible scenario. It's just too late.
"Gray I… I'm sorry. I—just… I don't really know. You always help me and—that's the worst I can do to repay you, I know. Hell, first I thought it was a friendship-jealousy-thing, but… seeing it spinning out of control—it terrified me, and I just had to tell you… that's all I know…"
"—You goddamn coward… You can't just be straight forward, can you?"
"But I don-"
Gray suddenly gripped Natsu's arm harshly, and shoved him into one of the showering rooms. Before Natsu could utter a single word, freezing cold water hit his bones, flesh, hair, skin. It was too painful, and he shuddered instantly with unconnected gasps and pants, eyes widening in complete utter shock as water soaked his clothes.
Gray stopped the shower water for a second, taking in the form of shocked, gasping for breath Natsu.
"Snap THE FUCK out of it! Wake up you little bastard! You don't know? You don't freakin' know?! So what? Suddenly you got the idea of betraying me or something?!"
Natsu wrapped his arms around his body, feeling insanely cold and wet with a knot forming in his stomach as his watery clothes stuck to his body, making him so sick. He WAS so sick. How could he do that to his friend? He wasn't thinking straight when he did it at all, and now, he deserved every single negative outcome of it.
His eyes suddenly stung, red and pained with unshed tears. Maybe it was the cold water, or maybe it was just his conscience, nevertheless, he was feeling as though he was wholly exposed under Gray's sharp blistering gaze until lies and excuses were no longer being able to come out of his trembling lips.
"No… I… didn't-"
Gray opened the harshly cold water, which sprayed Natsu all over again, who went into another shock.
Shutting it down, Gray looked dead serious. "Last chance. I swear to god, last chance. I swear, Natsu."
"Gah…" Natsu's breath came out harsh, he gripped his arms so tight that he was feeling that his heart would stop from the crazy breathing pattern when his whole being trembled with cold, anger, guilt, fear, but most of all… fear.
"I… am sorry…" His eyes turned were full of redness and tears that refused to fall down.
He knew what he did was selfish, that he did deserve to be in this undignified state.
"B-but… Ah-think Ah…"
Like, hiding things is considered lying, and he hid things that he wasn't supposed to be hiding. Natsu Drganeel was by no means a liar, or dishonest. He was always straightforward. He liked to put it out there for everyone to know.
"… Like you."
But this was the one thing that he wasn't so sure about being bold with.
And he never knew why.
To be Continued.
Author Note:
Dear All, I know you want to reach out my throat and kill me, however, there are some things that I wanted to ask you about so, sadly, you'll have to listen to my yapping. Now, err, usually I'm kind of a tyrant when writing. I stick to my ideas like a freaking bug and I won't budge, however, this time, I thought I might give you a little room to argue with me, and to openly express your opinions.
Let me tell you my plan. So basically, I decided to incorporate Jellal's love life in this story which cannot go more than two chapters at most (honestly, I don't know yet the placement of those two chapters) however, I know that some of you would want to read, some of you don't. Let's face the harsh reality, JellalXErza fans, I really appreciate your passion, nevertheless, I'm a Shounen Ai writer, so like any GAY writing writer, I'm writing guy/guy. So anyways, there might be another Yaoi pairing, so that's two.
Now, I'm not going to post a poll and all that cause I really don't have much time. So reviewer or not a reviewer, if you are interested in reading about Jellal, you just have to say:
"Asshole yes, would want to read."
If you're not, you just have to say:
"No, I freakin' don't bitch."
Believe me, I will understand. I will then do the math and think it over. But still am a tyrant, so you never know what my deepest intentions are. Anyways, make sure you think very well before replying to my inquiry. Annnd, thanks for reading! Natsu and Gray just need some peace which I'm going to give like… soon… maybe… I don't know…
Yeah, also, I got late updating cause I was moving homes. So like… there was no internet for a week and I don't function well without google search on my sidethesaurusFairy Tail Wikiurban dictionarycracked dot comEnglish idioms. Yes, writing is THAT complicated for me because I'm not by all measures a native speaker, however, I always want to make sure that my point of view reaches you and I don't know if it does… I keep wishing… by doing my best lovelies. So don't get mad, I'm emptying my boxes in the new home, and somewhat busy for now.
Love you,
Flame-Belt
To All of my reviewers:
Maelstrom Alert
"Holy SHIT this story is WONDERFUL. I don't even know what to say. It's so great. I just. I can't. Please update soon! I'll be waiting...!"
This is probably one of those times that I'll be glad the reader speechlessness over one of my stories. I know I'm that cynical and bad, but hahaha, I'm also very delighted that you like this story. I mean, it has its own ups and downs, but in the end, I'm glad you're just following, so yaaaay, I'm updating. And I know I'm not fair with the ending here, but I will be writing soon… soon.
I hope?
Love you.
OnePiece Slayer
"I want Natsu to go bold and just kiss Gray in the rain or at the airport or in Colorado... I don't know I just want Natsu to kiss him!
keep it up mate ;)"
WOW-Just WOW. You know what? It's always a joy for me when my reader wants them to just 'kiss'. I find it always hard to write down scenes in such way, because the majority of readers gets uncomfortable with it, however, I always extend that 'kiss' to many other things, so BUDDY! If you're a lover of Yaoi, then you might enjoy my writing.
I like your thinking. I also want them to have a chick-flick moment. I mean… DAMN, they've got to come around somehow, and your suggestions brought me to smile. Haha, I love it when they put characters kissing in the airport, it's just SO touching! … I can't promise anything, but I'll try to make it as epic as your imagination goes. IT HAS BEEN awesome to read your thoughts, I really appreciate it.
Love you bunches.
Guest
"Y-y-you replied! Oh, gosh!*blush*
Okay, good news! *drumrolls* I've read ALL of your stories! Yay! (But I haven't review most of 'em yet. But I will! I prooooomise!) And that you're the reason I fell in love with this idiot-dense-why-can't-you-just-see-that-you-guys-love-each-other couple NatsuXGray. You built the characters perfectly they're almost canon! :O
And this chapter! The feels, ugh, the damn feels! The humor, the angst, everything! *torn*
How you managed to put various emotions in one chapter amazed me!
I was laughing at first, and then I found myself crying next!
Oh, hello there, Mr. Cliffhanger. How long will you be staying this time? O.o"
Cliffhanger-san REPLYING: Hello MiserablePunk-sama. I'm going to be staying here for a couple of chapters—and frankly, I would like to keep staying until the end, because let's face it, Natsu and Gray force me to show up, and… DAMN I LIKE IT TO BE SUMMOND IN A STORY SINCE I'M A BADASS WHEN SHOWING UP. So yeah, deal with it. And no, don't you dare say 'fuck you'.
Me replying: I know… Cliffhanger is just controlling my life recently, and I don't know what to do about it. My chapters are like… literally, this is the third time cliffhanger, and I don't want you to get mad! Cause maybe I will be writing soon!
Sweetie, Your feelings and excitement to any of my writings are awesome, and I want you to know that it's okay to not review them all! I mean, hell! Every one of those is like so painful to read (especially the old ones, since I never got them to be proofread). So don't worry at all about commenting on all of them, however, I want you to know that your feeling is so sweet, and I really appreciate it! I could just hug and kiss you non-stop!
Saying 'thank you' is not gonna be effective so I'm just gonna say keep on reading if you enjoy, and wish me luck in keeping both of them in character CAUSE I SWEAR TO GOD it would be so much easier if Gray was a knight in shining armor and Natsu a fucking pretty princess. Let's face it, their original personalities are so much pain in the ass, especially when writing. I get STUCK and it's not the prettiest feeling a writer is supposed to feel when writing. *SULKS!*
Love you tons.
disgurluvs8fiction
Awww! *blush*
Thank you, you welcome, and thank you again!
And true dat! I do NOT know how i was surviving with my fangirl mind before I discovered this website!
I MUST HAVE SOME AMAZING POWERS! Don't you agree? :P
Annnnnnnd don't worry! You give and get! You deliver ze AMAZING stories and then you enjoy the suffering of us readers! :) (jk!)
Keep up the great work! SUCH A CLIFFHANGER! Hopefully Natsu admits his love? NA-CHAN PUH-LEEZE DO! Tho i do worry, what is ze oh so huge secret?! Naaaaa-chaaaaan, why are you ganging up on me with Flame Belt-san!
(PLUS, you welcome twice! :) )
Cliffhanger-san REPLYING: You got a problem with me?! Hey, I know I stink, but some people should just give it a break and deal with it!
Me replying: Yeah I know Cliffhangers are the worst things to end a story chapter with however this one has been haunting me for a long time… and I find that there is no escaping it soon… so PLEASE! Don't hate me *Sobs*
Hahaha, I'm also sorry Natsu is making it difficult in this story. I mean… like… admitting his love is such a huge thing, and the orginal Natsu Dragneel would be… damned if it got out so easy from his own lips. So it's our job now to just sit back and watch until he finally does this bastard!
You're really welcome, I'm glad I can just keep adding 'hopefully' good stories in the fandom so that when I disappear (one of these days I will certainly will), this fandom will have a good part of me in it, and wish that readers and fans will keep on enjoying reading for those awesome pairing! *snuggles to Natsu and Gray!*
Love you all the way.
Mgluvsbl25
"Wooh I wonder what Natsu's going to do I hope he goes out with Gray and I'm curious about who is/was Jellal's love? I hope everything works out in the end and update you left us with a cliffie T.T I'll be waiting for the next chapter :)"
Cliffhanger-san REPLYING: What the fuck is it with you people talking TRASH ABOUT ME?! YOU DON-
Me replying-effectively cutting off Cliffhanger-san: I KNOW, cliffhangers are just a bitch. They make you want to slap yourself and the writer *please don't slap me* however, these days… I'm just stuck with them for a long while. So don't lose hope. Well as for Jellal's LOVE (haha I'm so SO evil about this) please prefer to my note to this chapter.
I know it always looks like everything is very complicated in my stories, but I like to end with a good ending so maybe there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Thank you so much for always commenting and motivating me, you're an awesome reader.
Love you always.
nori of the sea
"Yay! Finally some confrontation! I wonder who Jellal likes though. Natsu maybe? Anyway, this was a great chapter and I can't wait to read more!"
Aww Nori-san, such a long time. Hehe, well, I'm sure as hell, it's not the perfect type confrontation, but it's something… not really… anyways! It's just a little bit hard sometimes to write perfectly perfect, so I let them argue and I just write. Lazy ass I know.
God, Jellal does like Natsu, but just as friends, hehe. Don't worry about that anymore! If you liked that chapter then it's great! It means I can still function right while writing, so totally awesome.
Love you totally.
snowflake00
"I was on the verge of crying sparkles and glitter when I got this up date, but I couldn't because I was in a stupid restaurant with rule about keeping a low voice. Retarded right? Anyway. O. M. G! This was THEE MOST amazing chapter so far. The drama is what I believe stood out the most this time, along with more descriptive emotions. That's my opinion, of course. Just loved it. Can't even imagine the chapter following after, keep up with pricelessly amazing work!"
I rolled on the ground laughing. Like I was imagining you sitting down then 'beep' you got an update, then you like squeal over it and cry out when all those heads whip round and you shrink back… especially if you were in that restaurant dating someone… were you dating~? Or like a family outing? I know it's so rude to inquire, but really, I get very amused when digging up people's lives—and hey! You were in a restaurant with a rule to keep quiet so that means fine dining—and it could be a date—and I'm crossing my lines so I'm backing off now. *Hides!*
Well well well—seriously, you give me praise that I can swim in so happily. I'm very glad you liked the last chapter considering the constant shit I'm making them go through, but hey, that's life, no one can get what they want so easily. It's just an inner battle, you know? You want to write and put them freakin' together, then their Canon personalities creep up the surface and gives you the most annoying glare so I have to shrink back until Natsu and Gray are totally in control… sobs… help… freakin' help me. so yeah, hence, the drama… GOD I WISH I JUST CAN MIX THEM TOGETHER like all those fics out there… why am I making it so difficult? *Sigh*… I'm dumping my frustrations on you, don't mind me. Just ah… hope you like this one!
Love you so much.
gratsulover117
"If he is happy without gray, why contact him if he is already leaving him alone? And what was the full conversation between natsu and jellal ?
Love your story and hope to see more soon…"
Oh, how sweet! Thank you for the very kind comment! Well, Natsu can be sometimes a very confusing ass, so don't mind him. Also, I hope this chapter made Jellal and Natsu's conversation clear, if you still have any questions, just ask me! I just updated now, I know it's a pretty damn short chapter, but satisfying? Hehe, dunno. But I will be trying to write more soon so stay tuned.
Love you forever.
KarinHitsugaya
"How could you do this to us?! I hope you update again soon because... Wow. I'm so excited to see how this plays out. I absolutely love this fic."
Mmmm, You know? I love your question. 'How could you do this?!' is a very expressive question which makes agony and excitement shows, and I'm so glad! Thank you so much for being interested in this story, I know with every chapter it sounds like it's getting more and more, and MORE complicated, but believe me… one of those chapters (In the distant future) Natsu and Gray will get their… mmm, peace. So until then, keep reading!
I really appreciate your time consumed in reading this! Even though this chapter ended up like that, I hope it can give you a hint of what's coming next, so! Happy imaginations.
Love you.
blackhatred
"I don't know if I consider this a cliffhanger or not... it was a great chapter though! And now I can proudly say that I have read all of your fairy tail stories. Keep it up, ima go eat."
Cliffhanger-san REPLYING: I SWEAR TO GOD THOSE PEOPLE! DID I KILL ANYBOD-
Me replying: Terribly sorry for the inconvenience of this guy. I mean, I hate cliffhangers since I'm a reader too, but you know, sometimes, they give a spice to the story and makes it more appealing… maybe.
I know you've read all my stories. You don't sleep, you stay up all night GOD KNOWS WHAT, AND IF YOU'RE AWAKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT READING THIS, then I don't know what to say. Seriously, you got school, you should go sleep. Please, I feel so guilty.
… Anyways, I know this must've been posted like last week, but because me and by beta ere busy, it got a bit late, so I'm very sorry buddy, I am just in a mess, but I at least wish that you're happy with this update. I really do. And… thank you so much for reading everything I wrote… it gives me… hehehe, it makes me happy just. *Kisses!*
Love you for eternity.
Amy Kitty Katz
"Aww. Glad that my review was considered fun! I know you don't intent to put them together. And it's fine! I walk the forbidden path too. YAOI AND SHOUNEN-AI FOR LIFE! And Jellal likes a guy! I wonder who it is? There may have been hints in other chapters but I'm just forgetful and a tad stupid. Oh well. I'm a blonde. What's to expect?"
I took in a sharp breath at your last statement… I SWEAR TO GOD AMY! You're blonde?! OMG! I think I am falling in love… Blonde is like honey for me, every time I see someone blonde, my eyes never leaves them alone, I swear it's an irritating habit, (Like that one time I was in the bus, and this beautiful Russian girl sitting in front of me, and my eyes like a hawk on her… then went down to her smooth chest skin and her sea blue eyes… I'm not a pervert, I swear) but I can't really like… avoid it at all. So if you ever accuse the one trait that I love, I will kill you. SERIOUSLY. *Glares!*
Well, well, well. As I've mentioned in the Author Note, Jellal would have his own chapters with the person he loves, so if you are interested, follow my instructions, and if you're not interested… well, follow my instructions too! And haha, well, as I told you too, I'm a tyrant, so I might be posting his chapters ANYWAYS! But, it's good to get some opinions here and there you know, since people are so into the idea of him and Erza as a valid pairing.
I have absolutely no problem with him and Erza! It's just my dirty nature in writing to write Homosexual… the forbidden path with you buddy!
WELL. I hope all your questions in the review were answered this chapter, if not, you can ask again, no problem whatsoever. Just ask again! and try to enjoy this chapter.
Love you beautiful blondie! (No, I am not a pervert.)
MULTICOLOREDSOUL
"Uuuuugh, my feels... plus some frustration. I mean like Gray and Natsu are dumbasses, i swear. *shakes her head* Natsu, i swear if you do something stupid i will break all bones in your body...THAT GOES FOR YOU TOO GRAY. Also i wanted to ask if you were updating Magnolias shounen ai anytime soon? i loved it ;_; Gurl, keep up the abso-fucking-lutely fantastic work, i mean like your fanfics have come from the yaoi heavens."
Le Gasp! My goodness… You're seriously going to break his bones?! That's some serious frustration buddy. I know, I know, I am the reason of frustration, but what do I do? Natsu and GRAY as YOU have mentioned are two mentally challenged idiots, and whenever I am writing, it's like their Default personalities sending me signals, and I swear it's so irritating! I want them to hug/kiss/go to the rainbow and all that stuff, but they are just stubborn assholes.
Mmmm. Magnolia's Shounen Ai… let me see… WELL, buddy it's all extras which remains, but I am thinking of posting some chapters related to the plot, however… mmm… I really don't know, I can't promise anything, since I am also busy with my current stories and stories which are never published to you guys (sitting and rotting in my laptop) because of the lack of time, but I promise you, when I get the right time, I'm gonna update since it's short chapters anyway. BUT thanks for caring about that story (even though I wrote it very recklessly), it really warms up my heart that you still remember it.
Enjoy reading this chapter!
Love you honey.
ahuna67
"… Anyway, I've finally finished all of your Gratsu stories and I gotta say you're perfect for me! You keep Natsu and Gray in character but at the same time in the respective roles of seme and uke (also in bed) and also throw in a possessive Gray and blushing Natsu sometimes. Your writing is great, grammar, story...you get it and I love that you do not write explicit sex scenes. I actually prefer implied sex but censored is okay too. But I can't stand explicit sex scenes. I am of age, but I'm just don't like it…"
I gotta say, your praise in your review from last time, just left me like… speechless… I couldn't think anymore my GAWD! THANK YOU! I CAN HUG YOU ALL THE WAY!
Hahaha, well my trip in discovering fatal grammatical mistakes is still so… long. Sometimes it seems like I will never be able to fully take hold of the language, I mean I got a beta reader, and there are some people who say that I STILL got grammer mistakes which is so annoying, but for you to not see it… it's just a bless dude, cause no one would want to read a story with sucky grammar issues.
Also… mmm, like, I don't know how people can write Gray as the submissive in a relationship… especially with Natsu. I mean sometimes this topic would make me think until my brains could literally make an omelet on top. I searched in fanfiction for like 'Gray the uke' stories, and then… I found some, but none so far has made me even think of considering the concept. You know what? Hell, maybe I would consider changing my agenda at some point and write a freakin' story about Gray as an Uke. GAWD it would be hilarious-but not so soon anyway, I still love my cute Natsu… being held by Gray.
My friend, when you talked about sex scenes in your review, you brought it upon yourself! Haha, I mean this reply to your review is kind of a pain to read cause it's too long, but bear with me. Actually, almost all of my stories have a sex scene here and there, but I haven't taken the thing too far, even if I'm going to write an M-rated story, my approach to sex is just… you know? Sensual. Some people think of M-rated stories as free available porn, but I think of it as a way to show love and lustful feelings (which doesn't have to include human body part names in it). So don't be surprised if I wrote an M-story soon. As you've mentioned, I write implied sex and… I can push the limits, but trust me, it'll never EVER be porn.
Hahaha, alright! I gotta stop talking! ENJOY THE CHAPTER!
P.S: You guessed Jellal's precious person right! Of course, I know you've read my other stories and I well, I know coming up with that pairing is a pain but forgive my selfishness!
I love you so damn much, more than my laptop! (that's like… my dearest son).
ksanta
"CAn't wait to see what happens next"
I know it might not be so good reading this chapter, however, I am impressed by your enthusiasm, (You are following my stories too!) and here you go the update! I wish it was as good as you've anticipated, and thank you so much for sharing your interest.
Love you.
AsDarknessSpreads
"Oh yus. I love angst. I read angst, I write angst. And they are not usually with happy endings. Ooooh Natsu is nothing! My gods. Right in the ego. But oh man. To Ultear: thanks Bitch. Can't ignore any form of ice cream. XD epicness overload! Angst though. Eeep! Don't mind the sadistic streak. But MAKE GRAY CRY. Yeah. That. Ignore…"
Ohhh… Well, I don't know if this chapter is considered angst or not, but all people want to just kill me cause I say I don't like angst, yet I write them… don't know how, but I don't think that I over do it… or do I?! I don't know! *Sobs!* However, I really wanna make Gray suffer, but well… he did, and Natsu did, and they will continue until I LAUGH THE BIG EVIL LAUGHTER and you readers kill me, and then… Yeah, they will get peace.
Hehehe, between me and you, I am not sure that Natsu will be nothing anymore, but I don't know, I am just like you GAWD, I keep frustrating myself with this story. ANYWAYS, thank you so FRAKING much for the HILARIOUS review which always makes me laugh! You really are one of a kind.
Love you sweetie.