Story Title: Magnolia's Shounen Ai
Rated: T (For now...)
Pairings: NatsuXGray
World: Anime World/Canon
Warning: Shonen AI/Yaoi. Language...
I don't own Fairy Tail.
O.o.O Magnolia's Shonen AI O.o.O
Chapter 11:
THE THREAT...
Gray was so annoyed of course that's because he was surrounded by Natsu's body odor and…. Shampoo scent. He huffed as he crossed his arms while standing looking at the Tango pink-haired boy who was in an absolute daze.
He was just out from the shower. His hair was very wet as if he didn't dry it at all, and he sneezed once, then twice and thrice (which by the way, wasn't even a word as Gray had always known) Anyway, Natsu's behavior was odd. He was sitting on the floor of Gray's living room and was sneezing his ass off while his head was practically burning from the excessive thinking-Not that the moron can think-in the first place.
But if Natsu didn't dry himself already with his 'Magic' powers, then there was something seriously wrong. Natsu's back was resting against Gray's sofa base while sitting on the floor and thought of something while looking ahead into…. Basically, Nothing.
"Hey Idiot!" Gray called in a very polite way, but got no answer.
Natsu sneezed again and that was the last straw. Gray went to the bathroom to get a towel, then went and threw it on Natsu's head who was still daydreaming.
"You pink-man fool! Are you trying to drown my furniture with your saliva? Dry that hair of yours!"
Natsu looked up absolutely shocked. "Oh…. When did you come back?"
"A fucking ten minutes ago. I already called you five times, what the hell is wrong with you?!"
"Nothing. I didn't hear-" He sneezed again making Gray groan because this time, HE was covered in Natsu's saliva, "-You."
"Dry your hair this instant! Or do you want to catch a freaking cold?"
"I don't get sick Gray."
"Yeah right because idiots don't! Fucking hell! Why are you even in my house?"
"Wellllll…. Gildarts is staying at my home temporarily until they fix his home."
"What?! Why? what happened?"
"He disassembled his own house by mistake when he was in a heavy-sex-performance… whatever that means. He refused to tell me any more details-claiming that I won't understand-So…. Here I'm."
"There you are."
"Yeah."
"Yeah."
"Yeah."
"YEAH! GET THE HELL OUT OF MY HOME!" Gray shouted.
Natsu blinked. "Aren't you so cold hearted? You know that I can't sleep with Lucy or Erza and Wendy was kind enough to take Happy in-"
"-Natsu. He went there by himself didn't he?"
"-That might be correct. I can't believe he committed such infidelity towards me, but that's not the point. I'm homeless now. I mean, I think so. I can't stay with Gildarts, he's always doing something in my house. That sex or something."
Gray slapped his forehead and reminded himself, that he needed to have a serious an adult-to-adult conversation with Gildarts, also known as, the ultimate sex machine. The guy was going to get the entire Magazine's building women pregnant and Gray took a minute to visualize Cana's reaction when she hears about what her Daddy is practicing these days.
Natsu sneezed again.
"Tsk. Whatever, Dry yourself moron."
"….. That's tiring."
"Huh?"
"I don't want to, Okay? Leave me alone."
"What? Are you in depression or something?"
"Depression my foot. I'm a little tired that's ALL."
"Hmm." Gray hummed doubtfully then walked to the sofa and sat on it while Natsu, on the floor, was between his legs, then he took the towel and started roughly drying the messy locks of the other.
"AW! H-Hey! Stop! That hurts!"
"Who said I'm not happy?"
"You'll be always the bastard of the year, I guarantee that."
Gray looked up towards the mirror he installed in the ceiling which Natsu didn't even notice, and began to be gentler after he had seen Natsu's hurt and agonized expression.
"So, tell me. what made you so tired?"
"Nothing. I guess it's all the fun I had today."
"Fun?"
"Yeah. After you ditched me today even though you told me we'll buy that bed, I met Jesse at the magazine building… you know Jesse right?"
Gray almost rolled his eyes. "You bet. Tall, blonde and handsome?"
Natsu chuckled while Gray continued drying his hair. "That's the one, Anyway! He took me to lunch today~ food was everywhere and I got to eat all I wanted and oh-my god, I think I love the guy! He's been super nice when the bill came. Not like Lucy."
Gray watched Natsu from the mirror, all silly and happy and he almost smacked him on the head as he felt some bubble of anger arise within his chest. "You love him because of food?"
"Yeah!"
Natsu grinned then asked, "Is that bad?"
"No it's not bad, but it makes you just a pig."
Natsu's smile dissolved into a blank look. An angry one. "That's enough! Get your hands off me if you're so disgusted!"
Natsu tried getting up and walking away, but Gray trapped his waist by both of his crossed legs making it extra difficult. "Not until I make sure that my furniture won't suffer because of you again."
"Knock it off! I'm serious! Let go!" Natsu gave Gray's legs a little punch, but the blue-eyed boy didn't really care. He was in complete control.
"You know what you look like now?" Gray mused.
"W-w-what?"
"Like a cat refusing to get clean in water."
"I'M CLEAN!"
"It was a metaphor you idiot."
"What's a metaphor?!" Natsu asked puzzled.
"Never mind."
There was a little stillness accompanied by a few moans and groans from Natsu who was tortured.
"Where did you vanish to this afternoon? Erza was super mad at you."
"Ouch. Well, I was with…. Some friends."
"Right. so who are they?"
Gray remembered how everyone in the café told him to keep their meeting a secret for now, until he's able to solve his and Natsu's issue because if he came with Natsu to the café, they won't stop teasing him and maybe Natsu will know all about it because they wouldn't be able to control their selves. They were the worst people on earth.
Reason number two, is that Natsu might be the reason Jellal will be locked up forever because he's got a big mouth which can reveal the blue-haired current whereabouts to the government. Natsu was an idiot after all.
"Mind your own business and go make your own friends."
"I've plenty of friends."
"Right. ok, all finished."
Natsu grunted as Gray unwrapped his legs from Natsu's figure. "It felt like my head was with in a very lousy massager's hands, but thanks anyway!" He grinned and stood up.
"I'm going to bed now. Oh Gray, don't you want to know what else I did with Jesse?"
"… What did you do?"
"Mind. Your. Own. Business."
Gray raised an eye-brow.
"Finally I got to say it! goodnight asshole."
Gray was going to give Natsu credit this time for the smart comeback.
Gray was hit by a wave of shuddering as he stood in front of that building again with Natsu, and he didn't like it one bit.
He sat in the meeting room with Lucy, Erza and sally (with extra precaution from Erza's glare) and waited for the perverted director to arrive to the room. Sally sweat-dropped as Loke as usual was thinking that Sally was after Lucy's goods, and it was beginning to be annoying.
"Leo. Stop glaring please." Sally politely asked.
"Why the hell are you calling me 'Leo'?"
"… Lucy? Didn't you tell me to call him that?" Sally looked confused.
"Yes I did." Lucy laughed nervously as she saw Loke's shocked face.
"Lucy! How could you let this brat call me by my favorite name?!"
Erza coughed this time. "The first step to strengthen a relationship with any other person is to call them by something they like."
"WHO said I want any relationship with HIM?"
"I said." Erza coldly voiced her opinion making Loke overlook his loud and rude tone. "F-F-Fine!"
Sally's face turned into a blank one and the ice-blue colored eyes kept busy looking at the papers on the desk.
"Good morning everyone~" Gildarts greeted as he entered the room, and immediately was caught up in Gray's deathful glare. "I'm glad we're back to work, your fans cannot wait until the next issue."
Lucy smiled happily.
"But before we start talking about the next issue, I got you a copy from the officially published one for you to see the results of your hard work. There you go!" Gildarts threw two copies of the magazine in the air and both boys caught it in time.
The boys flipped the pages and were certainly astonished and embarrassed. The first few pages of the magazine were dedicated to their biography. Two pages were for Natsu who was standing gorgeous and next to his personal image, there was a neatly and beautifully written text about the boy, and his guild and the guild mark. The Next two were for Gray who stood in the opposite direction of Natsu, hands in pockets with an annoyed look, and a sexy scowl. Beside his picture, there was also small amount of words talking about him in general.
After that, there was some advertisement about perfumes and gifts with them acting as models and individually of course.
"Wee, I look so damn good." Gray proudly viewed his thoughts.
"I look so damn better." Natsu challenged, but soon they both forgot about challenging because of Erza's frosty glare.
After that, they saw a few shots for them together standing over a rail, Natsu looking to the sea, and Gray looking the opposite besides him, and the only thing that was keeping them together, was their intertwined fingers that couldn't be seen clearly.
They kind of skipped the pages with their photos together because they were 'embarrassing' and were professional. Generally, they included their date, their intimate photos which had Natsu's face like crimson, and Gray's stupid confidence.
"Whatever. So what's next?" Gray said as he closed the magazine.
"More photos, more themes, more success, and more fans." Gildarts summed up for Gray who almost fell from his chair aggravated by the joy of the old man, "So! Let's get to the Individual photos, shall we?"
Lucy and Erza smiled to one another, happy by the result.
Natsu and Gray however, didn't really agree.
In the break, Gray decided to go to the bathroom, to wash his face and refresh a little bit, and god he wish he hadn't because he was face to face now with the tall, blonde and handsome.
"Hello."
"Hi, Gray right?"
"The one and only." Gray almost scoffed as he opened the tab for water.
Jesse chuckled and continued washing his hands. "I've heard a lot about you from Natsu."
"Really?"
"Yeah, about how you two fight and everything."
"… I heard he made you pay for his needs yesterday. He was really happy you didn't complain at all." Gray said through his teeth trying to be as polite as it takes.
"Why would I complain? I would do anything for Natsu." Jesse said as he dried himself, smiling 'Stupidly' in Gray's opinion who didn't like the way the other had made his opinion clear.
"That idiot should be really glad someone's going this extreme for him."
"I don't think I'm doing anything extreme. Natsu's special. And he deserves more than that. I'll do whatever he wants even if it meant to get him the stars."
Gray stopped as he raised his wet face to look at the other. "No offense, but are you… like, a homo or something?"
"Yes I'm."
"And does Natsu Know about this?"
"Yes he does. Why? Something wrong?" Jesse's tone changed into something that Gray didn't understand, but generally, it could be hostility.
"Not at all, but let me warn you. Do not make any move on that idiot because he won't understand it and because I won't like it."
Jesse calmly looked at Gray with a raised eye-brow. "Who told you that He won't understand it? Everyone knows what affection and love is and even if it weren't for words, I can show Natsu what it means to be loved. And I don't care about what you want. I care about what Natsu wants."
"Listen here-"
"You know what? You got some nerve there Fullbuster. You look at him like you're some hungry animal, and yet, you don't want anyone to touch or speak to him but yourself. You are just a coward who can't make his clear decision. I don't want to be warned by you."
Gray's eyes were a little shocked, then he glared.
"You're wrong. And maybe you'll understand better if I turned you into a punching bag."
"Try doing that, and we'll see what Natsu have to say about it."
And damn that Jesse guy knew how to silence Gray of all people. Gray had threatened people here and there in the building several times, but never actually got the same treatment as he was getting it now and it made him super angry and speechless.
Jesse got closer from the boy and leaned down to whisper in his ear, "Cowards should just stand there and watch me until I make him mine. I wish to see more of that hatred of yours."
It took all Gray's might to hold back killing the blonde while his knuckles turned into white and his eyes had a gleam of anger.
Jesse finally smiled that 'Innocent' smile of his and backed off waving his hand to the other. "I'll see you soon. Fullbuster."
Gray's gaze dropped venom at the other who just got out making hell gates open in Gray's mind, the boy who thought that he might commit murder. How dare that little bastard talk to him that way?
Okay, so he wasn't little. Jesse was actually an adult. Big one. And huge one, and maybe that's the reason Gray felt that he was threatened. What happens if that guy actually succeeds in making Natsu his?
Gray didn't care.
'I wish they both go to hell.'
Gray went to the bakery after he finished his job. He wanted to take his mind off from everything that has been happening to him that day-No shit-he needed some bread. He wasn't some drama queen and certainly he wasn't a romanticist who gets lost on the streets thinking about what shit others think about when they sulk. Gray was a practical one. He gets upset, he thinks about shower, food, and a good sleep. He might think about the difficulties he faces in life, but not for so long.
Actually this was the first time that his thoughts were messed up. After that declaration of war from Jesse, Gray hadn't been able to understand why was he feeling an unsettling feeling in his stomach, but he decided to talk to Natsu when he gets home, and at least get a hint or two about those two people's relationship and how deep it is.
Preferably it's not so deep.
"Hello there!" The worker in the shop greeted. "Such a long time Gray-kun."
"Well, I was out of town so."
"Alright, how can I help you?"
"Give me a second to decide."
"You take all the time you need." The man smiled and went to help another lady leaving Gray to look for options.
He needed French bread, and he needed to deserts to drink with his coffee, but wasn't sure what to pick. The damn shop produced so many delicious things that he couldn't take all at once. Well, if Natsu was staying with him, then that should lower his options down-
Wait a minute. Why did he have to buy that idiot anything?!
That's right. food. If Natsu is going to be allured by food, then Gray was going to do it.
No shit. He won't. He would just buy something for him because he's staying with him and as soon as he asks Juvia out, the better it gets.
"Kyaaaaaaaaaaa! Isn't that GRAY FULLBUSTER?!"
Gray snapped out of his thoughts to see almost all of the female population a meter away from him.
"…."
"Oh my gosh! That's him! Gray-san!"
All of the girls came running from the street to watch and Gray could feel danger lurking in those eyes and how they stared at him.
Oh shit.
Natsu laughed his ass off as he saw Gray entering the apartment completely dis-shelved holding some groceries and Gray wanted to kick him so bad.
"What's so funny?"
"Ha, the way you L-l-look! Hahaha, you should s-see yourself in the mirror!"
"Yeah, lucky me, I got to meet the female's nature in its raw state."
"YOU TOO? I almost got attacked, but Jesse helped me out."
Gray stopped saying what he was going to say and put the stuff on the kitchen's counter as he went to reorganize himself, then went out with the towel.
"You never dry yourself, do you?"
Natsu realized that again, he didn't dry himself after the shower and shrugged. "I forgot."
"Okay." Gray went and sat again behind Natsu in the same position they were yesterday. He moved the towel slowly to dry Natsu's hair and looked to the mirror above to see his reaction.
To say that he was surprised…. It would be so very little.
Natsu's eyes were closed, and he could see the faint pink on the salamander's cheeks who looked like he was savoring the few minutes that Gray was going to give him that gentle treatment in.
Gray was confused from this weird calm reaction. Why would the idiot look like he was enjoying it?
Gray shook his head as he continued his work and while doing so, his gaze went to Natsu's back of a neck and a little portion of the back while being separated by the silver necklace of Natsu. He saw a few beauty brown and black spots on these areas which looked very nice in contrast with that soft tan skin. Gray couldn't feel it, but it sure felt that way. If he had the choice, he would've kissed each and every one of them because they sure were beautiful. He didn't know that Natsu actually possessed something as gorgeous as beauty spots on him and it pushed Gray to think, where could he find more?
He felt pathetic for himself. He was actually turned on by a man.
He shook his head again. It was just as he thought. The soon he gets to ask Juvia out, the better.
"So Natsu. What did you do after the photo shoots?"
Natsu didn't respond for minutes, and then Gray looked up in the mirror to see him still closing his eyes. Did he sleep?
"Natsu?"
"H-Huh? D-Did you… say something?"
Gray rolled his eyes and moved his hands in Natsu's hair skillfully, "Yes, I was asking what you did after work?"
"Ah, I went with Jesse for Lunch again."
Gray bit his lip and stopped what he was doing for a while. "Natsu. That guy is not safe. He's got ulterior motives to his kindness towards you so stop talking to him."
Natsu snapped out of his gaze suddenly and stood up looking at Gray angrily. "What makes you say that?"
"I don't know. it's just a hunch."
"Thanks for the advice. Just don't expect me to go through it."
Gray glared back. "But-"
"-Even if he's an evil man, I can take care of myself."
Gray raised his hands up in a surrendering fashion to calm down the sudden heavy hot temperature that enveloped the room.
"Fine fine. Do what you want."
Natsu took a minute to calm down, and then grinned.
"Great! What's for dinner?"
….
The next day, no one was expecting what was happening. Juvia was absolutely speechless. Lucy and Erza couldn't believe it and was speechless too.
After work, they all decided to go and have some fun in the guild, but no one saw Gray's bold request from Juvia which was basically:
"Can you go out with me?"
Some cheers were heard after a few minutes as the people saw Juvia's tears of joy, and it was so so loud and noisy and busy that no one got to see Natsu's look of pure shock and maybe…..
Horror.
… Chapter Ends….
My my cliffhanger much?
I know it's tough from this point on, but hang with me dear readers.
Okay, so I've finished my graduation project, and I have a final exam soon, and I want to promise but not so sure….. those who read 'All our Children Dreams', be happy, I might update so so soon, so wait for it. Cute Natsu and Gray's childhood is on the move again.
Thanks for reading! Be sure to point out any mistakes, favorite scenes, or any other thing you want.
Love~
Flame-Belt
For my reviewers:
Argon Jaden Siberite Bluridge
Woo, thank you so much. I sure hope it wasn't tiring reading all those chapters at once! But wow, I'm glad you are reading more of my stories. And haha, I'm happy I'm converting you more to be a gray seme lover. Well, it might not be entirely, but hey? It's worth a try.
Loved all of your reviews and I wish this story meets your expectations.
About dragon slayers, it sure is a mystery with everything that is connected to them, and I wish we find out soon, but thanks for the information anyway. It's been nice to hear about what other people have to say about it.
YaoiFanaticFreak
Haha, well, don't you worry about anything dear. I don't really mind you not reviewing in time. You enjoyed it right? that's all what matters to me.
Sorry…. But I made Gray date Juvia. *Sobs!* forgive me. please.
Hehe, see you next chapter!
Level X
Thank you so much. I've noticed that you have taken some interest in my stories lately, and nothing could make me more happier. Being followed by a new member is always a pleasure to me. I hope this story will bring you joy whenever you read it and thank you so much for your comment.
Well, I look forward hearing more from you.
Guest
You can't attack me with kisses like that; otherwise I will be blushing madly-which I did. Haha, thank you so much for your love, it's been a pleasure to earn it from you. I wish you like this chapter.
titaniacherry
I won't allow Gray to attack you even if the bastard wanted to. You're my precious reviewer and no one, and I say no one can harm you!
Hehehe, well, I'm thrilled to know that you liked the previous chapter, and I wish you don't kill me for this one. Be calm okay? And everything good will come eventually.
So wait for it~~
MyBeatingKokoro
Well….. I didn't really know what you meant by that, but I wish it's good. Haha, thanks for your comment! And I sure hope you like this chapter.
Daiki-chan
Well. I did what you wanted and from now on, it's a Natsu torture and not Gray ^^…. I think Natsu might come and take his revenge from you.
Hehe, thanks for the review as always. Gosh, you make my day with it.
See you next chapter~
BohemianRebel
Woo, I'm warned now, don't worry. Hehe.
Well, I'm so sorry for the reading difficulty, I'll try to improve the way I put dialogues and such. God, I'm just an idiot when it comes to think that other people might function the way I do. Don't mind me, that was weird. Anyway, I hope it was fine this chapter, but if it's not, don't hesitate to point it out. I always learn from my readers.
Thank you.
Enjoy~
YolandaStargazer
Oh wow *Blush!* I-I-I- AM NOT a sensei! Definitely! Geez girl, I really am not that great yet. I'll be someday, but not now! You are making me blush!
Hehe, well, I sure hope you continue writing, because you'll get experience and eventually, you'll be so good at it you know? And I hope you got your laptop back. It's the bond for me. my red laptop. Always together forever! haha, that was stupid, ok.
See you next chapter!
darkhuntressxir
Yes, he's bad Gray. However, don't you think he's the worst now? Personally I do. Just let me know your opinion about it. haha, thank you so much for the cute review!
See you next chapter!
AznAkatsuki
Yes, eventually, the bastard will learn the hard way. But oh wow, nice to hear from you again. And Stay calm when you read chapter, because I think good stuff are bound to happen at some point.
Ha, well, thank you AznAkatsuki-san. You always make my day.
ansjovisjj
Wow, cosplaying Juvia? You must hate Natsu, right? haha, well, then again, you are reading my story so I think it's okay still…. I wish I could earn as much as I could from your laughter, and joy while reading the story.
Hehe, enjoy.
theabridgedkuriboh
Hmm. Well, don't worry about Gray hurting Juvia. He might do so but not in that preposterous way you are imagining he would. Gray is a bastard yes, but he's not that mean so rest assured.
Hehe, and I really don't know… maybe Gray will wait until Jesse and Natsu happen, you don't know?
Enough teasing. I'm sorry, I just hope you like reading this chapter.
AsDarknessSpreads
Oh my god, I sure hope that waitress was hunted down by you. She should know better than touching your Gray, right?
Haha, well, I don't know. I like sarcasm, and I think it kind of gives a story a taste. If you looked into my favorite stories, you'll find them all like that. Sarcastic and very funny, even though they could be really sad at the same time. Of course, there are some great writers who can beat my own sarcasm and it's very hilarious.
Am I weird? Hehe, I don't know, but for me, a story isn't so great without a hint or two of great sarcasm and smart comebacks.
Sorry to hurt your head, and I so like your lovely review!
Enjoy~
CsillaDream
Ahahaha, thank you so much. You are a celebrity of the Gratsu fics girl! You don't know how much you are famous? Ask anyone in fanfiction about CsillaDream and you'll see how you and your fanfics are well known and awesome!
Well, thanks for the review, it means a lot to me, and I hope you enjoy reading this chapter! Even though something terrible happened in the end.