Happy stared at the odd couple as they walked together, their hands locked within each other as they descended toward the Sabertooth rest area. Happy started to panic slightly and flew away, quickly going through a window.

"Natsu, Natsu! I found Mae-chan!"

"Eh? Where?"

"Where?! Where is she?!"

Apparently, Gray over heard and quickly looked at Natsu and Happy's direction, his eyes clearly reading hope in his eyes. Happy started at him until Natsu gently gave his companion a pat on his head, signaling to tell the worried ice mage.

"She went with that one blonde guy, with the red cat!"

Happy exclaimed, waving his small arms slightly. Gray stared at the him for a bit before his gaze slowly descended downward, his fists starting to clench. His eyes were covered by his hair as his fists started to turn white from clenching too hard.

"..Sabertooth.."

he muttered, scaring Happy a little. He hid behind Natsu nervously, Natsu staring at his friend.

"Oi..Gray..calm down.."

"I can't!"

he shouted angrily as he bolted to the door without an explanation. Natsu groaned and looked back, noticing that Lucy and Erza were busy themselves. Natsu hesitated for a minute before chasing after him, Happy taking the lead slightly. Gray looked up as Happy's flying form caught his attention.

"Show us where they left!"

"Natsu.."

he looked at him, slightly surprised until the dragon slayer gave him his famous grin. They continued running, following Happy as he lead the way.

"You're my friend Gray, I'll help!"

he said, looking forward. Gray continued to look at him for a while until he chuckled to himself, running at the same pace as him.

"Thanks slanted eyes."

"No problem stripper."

Mean while, with the multi-mage and the other dragon slayer; they had finally reached their destination as Sting opened the door to reveal a master bedroom. Maekan looked around as she Lector jump on the bed to nuzzle against a pillow and Sting hanging his vest on a hook.

"So..why did you suddenly decide do finally accept my offer..?"

"Its just..I saw him..hugging someone other than me..I need comfort.."

she confronted as she hugged herself slightly. Lector looked and went over, hugging her leg as he smiled. Maekan chuckled and picked him up, placed a small kiss on his head before setting him on a smaller looking bed on the other side of the room.

"I don't want to force you with anything.."

"I know..I understand if you disagree with me.."

"No..I totally agree…I've been waiting for this…"

he muttered, snaking his arms around her waist. She blushed a bit before looking at him in the eyes, a bit surprised by his approach. He started to lean forward, Maekan's position the same as she watched him move in, his lips barely in top of hers. He waited for a while but; it was a little too long. Just when he was about to firmly press them together, his door barged open, revealing two panting mages.

"M-..Maekan!"

"Gr-Gray? Ho-..How did you find me?"

Sting looked at the two fairies, his gaze slightly angry. He released his grip on Maekan as he slightly stood in front of her in a protective way.

"How the hell did you guys get in here?"

"We just came through the front door, y'know?"

Natsu laughed as he glared at the blonde. Gray took the chance and quickly took the multi-mage out from his sight, now carrying her bridal style. Maekan blushed deeply as she looked up at Gray who also focused his glare on the blonde.

"Give her back!"

he growled, stepping forward slightly, Gray's grip on Maekan tightening. He growled back, Natsu slightly standing in front of Gray and Maekan.

"In your fucking dreams."

and with that, Gray set off a smoke bomb, Natsu and Gray escaping through the window. Gray continued to hold onto Maekan tightly as Gray jumped from roof top to roof top. They finally landed on the Fairy Tail's roof top, Gray dropping down to an opening balcony as he gently placed Maekan down.

"Why the hell did you leave?! You got me worried!'

Gray said a bit angrily as he looked at her. She looked back, a smilier glare starting to form as she crossed her arms.

"Well, you could've told me that you had a girlfriend before giving me the soft attitude."

she said bluntly. Gray looked at her a bit confused until a thought ran through his mind, a bit surprised by her jealousy.

"Are you talking about Juvia..? I have no relationship with her!"

"Well, how should I know? I wasn't there for 7 years, I'm pretty sure that you have some relationship going on."

she turned her head away from his direction as she gave her teeth a grit. He growled slightly and held her shoulders firmly, making her look back.

"I don't like her. You know that I waited this long for you!"

"Well sometimes, there could be a point in time where you think of moving on."

she glared, her eyes giving a stinging feeling. She moved his arms away, along with turning her back to him.

"So-Sometimes Gray…You don't have to hold it in anymore…"

she didn't look at him anymore, her arms hugging herself again. The ice-mage looked at her, his eyes wide a bit. She looked down, wiping her face.

"I-I would be easier i-if you just let go…our ft-friendship…i-isn't as strong anymore…"

"What if..What if..its not our friendship that's strong.."

she listened and thought for a bit before looking back.

"Wha-!"

as soon as she turned back, she was held firmly by her shoulders as warm but cool lips were pressed against her soft ones. She blushed heavily as she was caught by surprise, his lips nervously moving against hers. Her eyes began to lose on her as she gave in, melting into the kiss as her lips started to move with his, the Ice Mage relieved by her reaction. The kiss slowly became heated, her arms snaked around his neck, the same as they were around her waist. The need of air soon came as they both pulled away from each other, panting a bit as Gray rested his forehead on top of Maekan's. Maekan opened her eyes slowly, watching as Gray's gaze locked with hers.

"Gr-..Gray..you…"

"….I love you.…"

he breathed, pulling her closer so that she was slightly pressed against him. She stared at him, a tear slipping as she smiled weakly. Gray chuckled as he wiped the tear away with his thumb, gently caressing her cheek afterwards.

"Yo-You have….n-no idea how long…I-I wanted t-to hear that…."

she said, hugging him. Gray continued to chuckle as he wrapped his arms around her, stroking her hair softly.

"..I-I love you too.."

she replied, her face shyly hiding in his shoulder, making him laugh slightly. He gently kissed her hair, hugging her more.

"I know.."

she looked up a bit surprised, her lips forming a small pout on her lips.

"What do you mean you 'know'? You're a baka!"

"Yeah but, if its about you; I pretty much know everything."

she rolled her eyes as she crossed her arms, scoffing a bit.

"You're such a creep."

"Yeah but, I'm your creep, Maekan.."

she blushed slightly as her pout grew more, Gray laughing even more. Gray gently kissed the pouting lips, catching her by surprise. She playfully hit his shoulder, only making him laugh even louder. She sighed and let him rest his forehead on top of hers again, looking up at him, due to height differences.

"I know you are..my one and only.."