Chapter Fourteen: Cancelled plans
"Right there! Oh fuck yes!"
Lucy moaned as Natsu gripped her hips, his tongue sliding against her neck before sharp teeth nipped at her sensitive skin. She arched her back, her large breasts pressing into his chest. He growled when he felt her hand wrap around his cock, giving him firm but slow strokes, avoiding the head to build the fire in his belly.
He rocked his hips, trying to increase the speed, but it was fruitless. Lucy loosened her grip, much to Natsu's dissatisfaction. When he stopped moving, her hand resumed its pumps, teasing him by touching under the head of his cock, but before she swiped her fingers over the tip, she was moving her hand downwards again.
He groaned as he sucked on the throat in his mouth, hearing a heavy sigh from the person below him.
A dark chuckle entered his ear, cock throbbing as a deeper voice asked, "Do you want more?"
Natsu pulled back, his brows furrowing when he realized Lucy wasn't with him anymore. He stared into dark blue eyes before leaning in, capturing those chapped lips in a heated kiss.
Gray's grip tightened on his cock before increasing the speed, fingers collecting pre-cum to smear over his member. Natsu's grasp on Gray's hips turned bruising when he felt his bottom lip being tugged, Gray's teeth abusing the flesh before releasing it.
"I love the sounds you make," Gray whispered before seeking out Natsu's neck, peppering it with kisses while his hand stroked that thick cock.
"Damn!" Natsu groaned, gasping when he felt Gray's teeth connecting with the crook of his neck. He didn't bother saying what he wanted Gray to do, uttering a single word to give him permission.
"Please!"
Once Gray bit down, Natsu roared, hips snapping to chase that tight grip. He felt hands on his back before they moved around him, fondling his chest and abdominal muscles. A soft giggle sounded behind him before Lucy placed a kiss on his bare shoulder, opposite from the one Gray was at.
"I think he likes it," she whispered, Gray responding with a grunt.
Natsu moaned as they worked to pleasure him, Gray's hand rubbing his cock while Lucy turned Natsu's head, planting a searing kiss on his lips. He was a goner after that, heart racing and blood burning.
He didn't have time to warn them, the coil deep in his stomach snapping, his cock twitching before he found his release, soaking Gray's hands and stomach with his essence. Natsu panted, eyes squeezed shut as he rode out his high. He didn't notice when Lucy stopped kissing him, only opening an eye when he heard her moan.
Looking down, Natsu saw Lucy's tongue running over Gray's abs, collecting Natsu's cum before swallowing it. He groaned, hand landing on her bare ass before shifting his fingers to her exposed lower lips, feeling her arousal leaking out.
Natsu was just about to suggest they both take her now, but when he looked at Gray, the man started singing, the voice not belonging to Gray in the slightest. What was more bizarre was the beat playing around them, sounding suspiciously like a song.
Just as Natsu realized he was dreaming, he woke up, eyes squeezing tighter as his hand started hitting at his nightstand, trying to find his phone so he could turn his damn alarm off.
He managed to make it snooze, giving him five more minutes of peace before he had to get up for work. However, peace wasn't something he received.
Natsu cursed himself when he reached down, feeling the throbbing erection in his boxers. He knew blaming it on morning wood was futile. That wasn't the first time he had a similar dream, and if experience taught him anything, his hard on wasn't going to go away naturally.
'At least I didn't cum in my sleep... again.'
Natsu buried himself under the covers before pushing down his boxers, hand gripping his cock to start rubbing himself. It wasn't hard to picture his dream, his heart racing as he imagined the married couple pleasuring him. His favorite dream so far had been when they were both on their knees, each one taking turns licking him until they both started doing it at the same time.
Now that the thought was in his head, Natsu was cumming within minutes. It was a good thing too, his alarm going off again right after he finished.
Natsu kicked off the covers and turned off his alarm, not bothering to put any clothes on as he headed to the bathroom to clean up. A few months ago, Natsu would have felt ashamed for his dreams, but with as many as he was having lately, he couldn't bring himself to feel anything but aroused.
In his defense, they were just dreams. They weren't hurting anyone as long as Natsu kept them locked away in his head. He wouldn't act on them, knowing Gray and Lucy would think he was weird. At least, he assumed they would. He hadn't brought up the subject of a threesome, and he wasn't planning on it.
He was fine keeping his fantasies just that, fantasies. There was no reason to make the relationship between him and Lucy anymore complicated than it already was. Besides, Natsu wasn't into guys... that he knew of. He had never been with a man, so he couldn't honestly say if that statement was true or not. Until he experienced it for himself, he wouldn't know.
However, if the reactions he got from those dreams was any indication, Natsu couldn't say he was straight. Maybe bi-curious? He had no idea. He didn't like labeling things, so he kept it as it was.
Natsu had become sexually attracted to Gray after a while. He wasn't sure when it started, but he figured it was around the time Gray and him shared Lucy that one night. The attraction he felt towards Gray was manageable. As long as he didn't make Lucy or Gray uncomfortable, he considered himself doing well.
That was what he told himself anyway, not realizing how hard it was going to be keeping his feelings to himself as the three of them grew closer. He was willing to take that risk, thinking he had everything under control.
He didn't know how wrong he was.
"Natsu! You wanna join us?" Jet asked, patting Natsu on the back. "We're gonna meet up after work for some drinks. You should come."
The offer was tempting, but Natsu had other plans. He would be spending the evening at his place, a certain blonde boss of his keeping him company for a while. "Sorry, can't make it."
"Why not?" Dray asked, peeking up from his sandwich. He was sitting across from Natsu in the break room, most of the employees on lunch.
Natsu wished he was in Lucy's office, but he couldn't eat with her every day or it would be suspicious. Three or four times a week he ate lunch with everyone else. He loved spending time with Lucy, but he also enjoyed hanging out with his coworkers, even if some of them were too nosy for their own good.
"Busy," Natsu answered, not able to think of an excuse yet. He was deciding what he could say in case they wanted a better explanation.
Jenny leaned over, nudging Jet with her elbow as she pretended to whisper. "That's code for hanging out with his secret girlfriend."
Despite her being correct, Natsu chuckled as he shook his head. "I told you, I don't have a girlfriend." No matter how many times they asked, he wasn't giving in. He had been dating Lucy in secret for one year and eight months. He wasn't going to ruin that over some peer pressure.
"Come on, just give us a hint," Droy urged, smiling at Natsu.
Natsu ignored the piece of meat stuck in the guy's teeth, figuring he would get it later. "I don't have a girlfriend."
"Boyfriend then," Jet said, shrugging. "We don't judge."
Jenny, Droy, and a few other coworkers nodded, letting him know they would be cool if he were into men. Natsu sighed, his shoulders shaking as he held in a laugh. "You're relentless. Why don't you go bug someone else, like Erza?"
All eyes went to the redhead, seeing she was about to take a bite of her cake she brought from home. She raised a brow before shaking her head. "Don't bring me into this. It's obvious you have someone in your life."
"What?!" Natsu asked, eyes growing wide as panic set in. "What makes you say that?!"
Erza tapped on her neck as she said, "I saw that hickey last week."
Natsu's heart dropped, his shoulders sagging as he mumbled, "I... I thought my scarf covered it?"
Erza barked out a laugh, grinning before she took a bite of her cake. She waited until she swallowed, not bothering to stifle her laughter. "I was bluffing. Glad to see I still have it."
"What?" Natsu asked, voice soft as he pieced things together in his head. "So, you didn't see anything?" Humiliation struck him when she shook her head.
"So," Jenny started, waving in front of Natsu's face to get his attention. "Who's the lucky lady?"
"Or man," Jet added, looking just as interested as everyone else.
Natsu's throat tightened when he caught a glimpse of Lucy's reflection in the microwave on the back counter. She was walking by, probably not listening to her employee's conversation. Knowing he couldn't tell them the truth, he made up a story that was halfway believable.
"It was a one-night stand." He gulped, seeing the mixed expressions on his coworkers' faces. "I uh, I didn't get her name."
"Natsu," Erza scolded, her eyes narrowed at him. "I'm disappointed in you. What if you broke that poor girl's heart?"
Natsu snorted, waving her off as he formulated his lie. "I don't think she was heartbroken. She approached me and said she wanted something casual. I figured, why not?"
While a few people nodded in understanding, Erza asked, "So, you're not dating anyone then?"
He shook his head, hoping the conversation would change soon. However, Erza seemed to like the topic they were on.
"Would you like me to set you up then? I have two friends that are still single." She paused to get another piece of cake on her fork. "I think you'd really like them."
Natsu suppressed a cringe, wishing she hadn't offered. He wasn't interested last time, and he wasn't interested now either. "No thanks," he mumbled, hoping he wasn't offending her or her friends. "Not really looking for anything serious right now."
Erza nodded, returning to her cake. "That's fair."
Natsu sighed in relief, glad it was over. Before anyone had a chance to pursue the topic of Natsu's love life more, he asked, "Who's ready for the weekend?"
That seemed to do the trick, the break room filling with conversations about plans his coworkers had, the attention slipping away from Natsu with every passing second.
Natsu watched as the elevator doors closed, the last of his coworkers leaving the office for the day. He made up an excuse about staying a few minutes later to finish his paperwork, but it was a lie. He had finished twenty minutes ago, but he wanted to wait for Lucy to finish her stuff.
He looked over, seeing her door was open. Her voice flitted through the air as she spoke to someone on the phone. Her tone sounded cheerful, but Natsu could hear the strain in it, his boss clearly exhausted and wanting the call to end.
"Yes, well that's what I told them, but they haven't switched it over yet... Maybe by next week? It's hard to say... Yeah... I know... I just— Oh hey, I need to get off. My husband's calling me. Can I call you on Monday to sort this out? Okay, thank you. Bye. You have a nice weekend too. Okay, bye."
Natsu heard the smile in Lucy's voice when she answered her cellphone, making him smile with her. "Hey! How'd the meeting go?" There was a pause before her tone changed, Natsu's brows raising when she spoke again.
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Me? It was fine. I was about to head to the dragon's den."
Natsu's eyes looked down at his desk for a moment, a blush surfacing on his cheeks. That was the code she used to refer to his apartment. She had been there several times since the first. It was hard on Natsu in the beginning, but he was getting used to her scent lingering in his apartment after she left.
"Really?" Lucy asked, bringing Natsu out of his thoughts. "No, it's no trouble. I can cancel if you need me."
Natsu frowned, hoping things were alright with Gray. He didn't have all the details, but if Gray was asking Lucy to cancel her plans with him, that meant Gray was having a bad day and needed her there. Natsu understood, not wanting to take either way from the other. Sure, Natsu was a little upset he couldn't hang out with Lucy tonight, but he could get over it. He just hoped Gray felt better soon.
"Are... are you sure?"
Natsu heard Lucy's chair rolling back, followed by the sound of papers shuffling on her desk. He wondered if that meant she was getting ready to leave. With any luck, he could get a quick kiss in the elevator on the ride down since there were no cameras in there.
"Okay, I'll ask him... I'll be home soon... I love you... Bye."
Natsu didn't know what she was going to ask, but he figured it was going to be directed at him. 'She could be referring to her father? Or maybe one of their other friends?' He didn't know, but he would find out soon.
Lucy emerged from her office a few minutes later, her bags in one hand as she walked towards Natsu's desk. She looked around, whispering after a scan of the office. "Did everyone leave?"
"Yup." He nodded before standing, gathering his things so they could leave soon. "So, guessing I'll see you Monday?"
Lucy shook her head, her voice holding the lingering confusion she had after her phone call. "Actually," she paused, brows furrowing for a second. "Gray asked if you wanted to come over. He said he'd like to see you too, if that's okay?"
"Yeah," Natsu said, not having to think about it. He enjoyed hanging out with Gray, whether Lucy was there or not. The fact that Gray requested to see him only made Natsu's chest fill with an emotion he couldn't quite place, but if he had to guess, he would say it was a mix of relief and confusion. "Is Gray okay?"
Lucy nodded, her lips pressed into a tight line before she sighed. "He said he had a really bad day at work today, and wanted to see us. We should get going."
"Are you sure he wants me there?" Natsu asked, trying to control the lightness in his chest. He hadn't experienced that lighthearted feeling in a while, but he couldn't deny how good it felt. He felt needed, but he wanted to make sure he wouldn't be imposing."
"Yeah, absolutely. He wants some downtime with us. I'm kinda surprised though. This... this hasn't happened before." Lucy adjusted her bag's strap on her shoulder before peeking around the office, making sure they were still alone.
"Good surprised or bad?"
When Lucy's eyes met his again, she shrugged. "Not sure, honestly. I guess good. It must mean you're a great friend if he wants you over." A small smile graced her lips. "I wouldn't mind the additional company. I usually cook him his favorite meal and we watch a movie of his choosing when this happens. You're more than welcome to join if you want."
"You really don't mind?" Natsu asked, scooting his chair in before they headed towards the elevator. He was ready to help. If there was any chance he could make Gray feel better, he was going to take it.
Lucy shook her head. "I don't. I need to stop by the store to get some things, but you can head there now, if you didn't have other plans."
"Nope, didn't make any besides you comin' over."
Lucy nodded, gesturing for him to follow her. "So does that mean you'll hang out with us?"
Natsu grinned, already looking forward to the evening with his two best friends. "Yeah. Sounds fun."
Fun was an understatement.
Natsu was about to burst at the seams from laughing so hard, listening as Gray told them about his ridiculous day. He didn't mean to laugh at first, but Gray had started it, almost rolling out of his chair when he described how every little thing went wrong.
"So then I think I'm finally done with this horrid day," Gray started, shaking his head as he chuckled. "Then my pen broke and I got ink on my shirt. Had to throw it out, so I was shirtless for the last ten minutes. Our HR lady almost scolded me again for not wearing a shirt, but at least this time I had a kinda decent excuse."
Gray lifted up his clean shirt, revealing the smeared ink stain on his skin. "See? Fucker bled right through. And it's hard as fuck to scrub off. Thought I was gonna rub a hole in my skin!"
Natsu knew he should have paid attention to the ink and nothing else, but he couldn't stop his eyes from flitting over Gray's chest, admiring the toned muscles and pale skin. His fingers twitched, but nobody noticed since they were too busy focusing on Gray's ink situation.
Gray lowered his shirt, sighing. "Today, today was just not my day."
"Sounds like it was rough," Lucy said, holding more sympathy than Natsu. She only chuckled a few times, mainly when Gray mentioned a bag of ice ripping and spilling on his lap. He explained why an employee was holding it so close while he was sitting, but it didn't make it any less humorous.
Apparently, the lady wanted to show Gray how the new label would look on the bags of ice, but the bag was ripped a bit, deciding to wait until it was hovering over Gray before it gave way.
"It was," Gray agreed, nodding at his awful day. "But it's over, finally."
"Did you decide what movie you wanna watch?" Natsu asked, wiping away a stray tear from his eye. He hadn't laughed that hard in too long.
Gray raised a brow as he looked at Lucy, prompting her to answer the silent question. "I told him what I usually do to make your days better."
Gray tilted his head back in recognition. "Oh, okay. Hmm, I haven't thought of any. Any suggestions?"
"Can't go wrong with dragons," Natsu mumbled, laughing when Gray shook his head. "Figured I'd try."
"You and dragons. I've never seen someone as obsessed as you are."
Natsu shrugged. "You should meet my dad then. He's way more obsessed than me."
Gray snickered while Lucy suppressed a laugh. "Doubt it. Did he go out and get dragon scale tattoos?"
Natsu looked down at his torso, but his shirt prevented him from seeing what Gray was referring to. It had been a month and a half since Natsu went to get his first tattoo, deciding to go big his first time around. His left ribs and upper thigh was covered in ruby dragon scales, the outline of the tattoo made to look like his skin had been ripped to reveal the scales.
It cost him a pretty penny, but Natsu thought it was worth it. The adrenaline he felt while getting the tattoo had been addicting, Natsu already thinking of what he could get next time.
Chuckling, Natsu said, "No, but I'm sure he would if he thought of it first."
He considered lifting his shirt to show them his tattoo again, but it was unnecessary. They changed the subject soon after, talking about Lucy's day until going to Natsu's, which to him, wasn't as interesting as theirs.
After they finished eating, Lucy offered dessert. They still had cake left over, but Natsu had to pass. He was too stuffed, but he said he might be hungry again after the movie.
The cake in question was one of their creation. They made it last weekend with the help of an internet recipe and some imagination. Gray said he had a delicious cake with one of his clients he took to lunch, and thought Natsu would enjoy it. So, Gray got a recipe online and got to work.
Not wanting Gray to do all the work, Natsu offered to help. A small smile tugged at his lips as he thought about that afternoon they spent together. For a while, the two worked in comfortable silence, both preparing their dessert. However, things were never peaceful between them for long.
While passing by, Natsu accidentally got cake batter on Gray's arm, and from there, it was all downhill. To be fair, Natsu shouldn't have laughed at Gray's surprised expression when it happened. That might have been the fuel behind the fire in Gray's eyes as he smeared icing on Natsu's nose. It had quickly escalated into a battle of food, both trying to mess up the other's hair and face with globs of batter and icing.
The fight would have gone on longer, but Lucy came home to witness Natsu on top of Gray, trying to smash his handful of food in Gray's face. They had earned a harsh scolding from her, mainly because the kitchen floor was covered in a mess. But, when the air was cleared, the three cleaned up before getting to work, bringing that cake to life.
That was a memory Natsu held dear to his heart. He ended up taking a picture of the cake to be printed. He hung it on his wall of memories where it belonged. He was tempted to take the serving knife, but he resisted, knowing he was sure to get in trouble with Lucy if she found out. It wouldn't have been long for her to find out anyway, seeing as she came over to his apartment every so often.
Natsu and Gray cleaned the table and dishes while Lucy went to the entertainment room, picking out a movie since Gray said he didn't care what they watched. Natsu washed while Gray rinsed, setting the clean dishes in a rack to air dry. When they finished, they headed to the room, the screen showing the main menu of the movie they were going to watch.
"Jurassic World?" Gray asked, taking a seat on the couch.
Lucy nodded, sitting next to him, taking up the middle seat. "Yup. I thought it was a good compromise."
"Lemme guess, the dinosaurs are close to dragons, and you know I enjoy the movie anyway?"
She nodded, earning a kiss to the forehead from her husband. "Great choice."
"The second one is coming out this Friday," Natsu said, running his fingers through his pink locks as he tried figuring out where he would sit. He wanted to sit by Lucy, but the two recliners were empty. "We should all go see it?"
"Sounds awesome," Gray said, nodding towards the spot on the couch beside Lucy. "Sit down. We don't bite."
Blood shot down to Natsu's crotch at that statement, his dream filling his head. He remembered how real his dream felt, especially when Gray bit him as he stroked his cock. Heat crawled from his chest upwards, Natsu taking the seat next to Lucy before they could see his growing blush.
Gray was handed the universal remote, turning the lights off after he pressed play. Natsu breathed a sigh of relief, settling into his spot on the couch while he let his heartbeat calm down. The movie was a great distraction, taking his mind off his fantasies.
At least, that was what he thought.
Lucy leaned back in her spot, kicking off her shoes before pulling her legs onto the couch. She had them bent, her arms wrapped around them as she watched. Natsu stole a few glances at her, his mind falling into the gutter when he wondered how it would feel to finger Lucy on that couch. They hadn't done anything in the entertainment room to respect Gray, his 'no jizz on my stuff' rule taken seriously by the two of them.
Natsu imagined running his hand down her inner thigh, slipping his hand into her short shorts to access her core. His imagination went wild, just like his dreams. In his head, Gray was going in from the other side, both men playing with her lower lips to get her juices flowing. He wondered what it would feel like if they both pushed a finger into her wet heat, her phantom moans filling his ear.
However, his fantasy disappeared as soon as he heard screaming on the TV, the genetically engineered dinosaur attacking two kids in weird sphere vehicle. The thought of riding in one of those things had Natsu swallowing, not wanting to get sick while they watched. He was glad when the dinosaur destroyed the vehicle, letting him relax for the time being.
While watching a swarm of dinosaurs attacking from the sky, Natsu's attention was pulled away from the TV when he heard Gray whisper, "How's that new lotion you've been using?"
"Great," Lucy whispered, Natsu watching as she offered her husband a hand. "Feel how soft my hands are."
Natsu turned his head so he could look at the screen, ignoring the urge to feel her hands for himself. He wanted to hold her hand, but he had no excuse he could use. He was content with going without, but he found out luck was on his side.
Or better put, Gray was on his side.
"Oh wow," Gray mumbled, caressing her hand. "Hey Natsu!"
Natsu jolted, looking over to see Gray grabbing Lucy's other hand to bring it closer to him. "Feel how soft Lucy's hands are."
Natsu blinked a few times before looking down, seeing the offered hand. He hesitated before accepting it, letting his fingers brush over the soft skin. Lucy shifted her hand so he could bring it to his lap, one hand in each of their grasps.
Natsu continued to gently stroke her hand with his thumb while he watched, giving himself a few minutes to enjoy it before he released her hand. He knew it was better to not get too attached, otherwise it would hurt worse when they had to break up.
When he let go of Lucy's hand, she brought it to her lap before shuffling towards Gray. She leaned on the man's shoulder before twisting her body, extending her legs to drape over Natsu's lap. He held his breath for a moment, wondering if she was going to move. When she didn't, he settled in, placing his hands on her legs while his eyes remained on the TV.
The three continued watching the movie until it ended, no one saying anything about the position they were in. If they didn't mind, Natsu sure as fuck didn't mind. He was happy to spend time with them, and being intimate with Lucy while Gray was okay with it only made things better.
When the movie finally came to an end, Natsu stretched his arms, waiting until Lucy got up so he could do the same with his lower back. He wondered if he should get going soon, but that thought was dismissed when when Gray said, "Tonight would be a great night for a swim. What do ya say?"
Before Natsu knew it, he was being given a pair of Gray's trunks and told to change. He thought about declining the offer, but the thought of spending more time with them had him heading down the hall to get dressed. Not only that, he wanted to see Lucy and Gray in their swimsuits. That alone was too tempting to pass up.
He changed in no time, barely needing to adjust the strings in the trunks. Him and Gray had similar builds, and this wasn't the first time Natsu ended up in Gray's clothing, though most of the time it was due to Natsu messing up his with their play fights.
Natsu made his way to the backyard, seeing Lucy was already swimming in the large inground pool. Gray was off to the side, rinsing off before jumping into the water.
Natsu didn't have to be told, going to the outdoor showers to rinse off. After getting wet, he went to the deep end, doing a cannonball when the area was clear. Emerging from the water, he heard Gray and Lucy's laugh, both of them heading towards him before splashing him with water as revenge for him splashing them.
It wasn't long before Natsu and Gray were challenging each other to competitions, Lucy acting as the referee. They swam laps, Gray beating Natsu by a few seconds. However, he dominated the holding their breath underwater contest by twenty-seven seconds. Then the two men 'fought' in the water, both trying to dunk the other or escape from being pulled into the deep end.
Natsu couldn't wipe the smile off his face even if he wanted to, loving the time spent with the two. He could call them his best friends, knowing besides his family, they were the closest people in his life. When the relationship between him and Lucy was over, Natsu hoped he could remain friends with them, not wanting to lose them forever.
"I think I need a break," Gray said, climbing the ladder to get out. Natsu was right behind him, wanting to relax after their latest 'fight'. Lucy stayed in, grabbing an innertube to float on.
Natsu rinsed off before taking a seat on a plastic lounge, sprawled out so the could air dry. He didn't know if he was getting back in later, but he figured he could try to dry off now just in case he was done for the night.
Gray pulled his chair closer so they could talk, bringing up the topic of Natsu's tattoo since it was easy to see with his shirt off. "What's your next one gonna be?"
Natsu shrugged, hand sliding over his new tattoo to get the water droplets off. "I was thinkin' of something on my back? Like make it look like there were wings coming out that got cut off?"
"Sounds brutal," Gray said with a laugh. "But cool. You want me to go with you when you get it done?"
Natsu nodded. "If you want." Gray had gone with him twice when he got his first tattoo done. Since it was so large, they had to do it in three separate appointments. He didn't regret it for a second, loving the pain that came with getting his ink.
The two men relaxed in their chairs, watching as Lucy kicked her feet to travel back and forth in the pool. Gray started talking about when they had it installed, saying Lucy spent every chance she got in the pool for a few months. "Even when it got colder she was out here. She didn't stop 'til she got sick."
Natsu snorted. "That sounds like her." She was sweet, but sometimes the woman could be hardheaded, but that was one of the things he loved about her.
"It was cute though. She's adorable when she gets a cold."
Natsu nodded, keeping his mouth shut. He had seen Lucy with a cold during the winter months. Despite him wanting her to be healthy, he couldn't deny she looked cute with her nose and cheeks red and her voice stuffy.
He remembered running to the store once to get her soup while she was working from home, not willing to take a break from work despite her cold. It was a miracle she didn't try to go to the office during those times, but she was adamant about not getting anyone else sick by going into the office.
"When'd y'all get the hot tub?" Natsu asked, changing the subject.
After Gray got done explaining, they fell into a comfortable silence, content with watching Lucy swim. Gray waited until she was at the far end before clearing his throat, saying something that startled Natsu.
"I heard Lucy took it up a notch. She must really trust you."
"Huh?" Natsu asked, furrowing his brows.
Gray didn't meet his gaze, eyes fixed on Lucy. "The... the strap-on."
Natsu's eyes widened, his throat feeling tight. It had been months since that happened, and neither Gray nor Natsu had mentioned it before. Honestly, Natsu thought Gray wouldn't bring it up since it was more personal than their normal sex, but Natsu should have known better. Gray was full of surprises.
"Oh, right."
There was a long pause before Gray said, "If you don't wanna talk about it, that's fine. Didn't mean to make you uncomfortable or anything."
Natsu shook his head. "I'm okay, just didn't expect that. But, yeah. I guess she did take it up a notch." He wouldn't have worded it like that, but he supposed it fit.
Gray nodded, stealing a glance at Natsu before his eyes returned to the pool. "I was kinda surprised she asked you to do it. I'm the only one she's ever done it too. Well, before you anyways."
"Has she ever wanted to do it to other guys before?" Natsu asked, slowly stepping further into the conversation. He wasn't ready to pull out yet, wanting to explore the topic. Being on the receiving end had opened Natsu's mind to the possibility of doing other things, but he was still unsure if he anything more would ever come of it.
Gray shook his head, not bothering to keep the information to himself. "Nope. She's never said anything about it before, but when she told me she wanted to ask if you would do it, I asked. You're the first. Er, I guess second."
Natsu nodded, well aware that Lucy had used a dildo on Gray before. What he wouldn't give to see that in person. "Well... I'm uh, I'm glad she asked."
"Gotta say," Gray started, a small chuckle making his head bob before he looked at Natsu. "I was more surprised you said yes. Didn't peg you for that kinda guy."
Despite the embarrassment he felt, Natsu couldn't help but laugh. He appreciated a good pun, even if it was at his expense. "What can I say? Lucy, she made it sound... fun."
He lost count of how many times he had read the stories Lucy wrote for him. Sometimes he would put off real life just so he could revisit those pages.
Silence fell over them again, Natsu looking between Gray and Lucy twice before settling his gaze on his tattoo, fingers ghosting over the scales. "It uh, it wasn't bad. I um... I thought it would hurt more."
His face burned with a blush, but he figured it was safe to talk about with Gray since he had been through the same thing and more. He knew Gray had been with other men, but that didn't mean he was ever on the receiving end. He didn't want to ask, too afraid of offending his friend with a personal question like that.
"Were you sore after?" Gray asked, eyes sliding over to Natsu's face before dropping to the tattoo as well. When Natsu slowly nodded, Gray added, "Yeah, I figured. I was sore after the first time Lucy did it to me."
Natsu swallowed thickly, wondering if he was overstepping his boundaries. He berated himself in his mind, knowing that was a stupid question. Of course he was overstepping, but the curiosity threatened to consume him.
"Can I ask you a... a really personal question?" Natsu looked up, catching Gray's eyes lingering over his tattoo, not giving it another thought. He figured Gray was just admiring his ink, nothing more. "If you don't wanna answer that's fine. I get it."
Gray met his gaze, shrugging. "Shoot."
Natsu took a deep breath, then another. His fingers curled as he tried to figure out the best way to ask, but he didn't know anyway to make it sound less personal. Gulping, Natsu asked, "How—" He shook his head, hoping he wouldn't mess the question up. "Does... does it feel any different than a... a real—"
Gray nodded, cutting Natsu off. "Yeah. It does."
"Which um..." Natsu closed his mouth, deciding not to ask. That question was too personal, but somehow Gray already knew what the question was.
"The real thing."
Natsu's eyes widened as he tilted his head to the side. "What?"
Gray didn't flinch, answering the unspoken question as if it were the most mundane question in the world. "The real thing is better, but Lucy's cock feels good too."
Natsu sat there speechless, trying to come up with a response. He didn't know what to say, absorbing the information before turning it over in his mind. If what Gray said was true, that meant a real cock felt better than what he felt when he was with Lucy. Did Gray mean physically it was better, or did it depend on the person he was with to make it better.
Natsu wished he could ask, but his throat was too dry to speak. Instead, he nodded, turning slowly until he was looking upwards at the sky, seeing the sun setting in the distance.
He wouldn't be surprised if Gray thought the conversation was over, but the truth was, Natsu was trying to word his next question. There was no way to make it any less invasive, so he decided being as blunt as possible was probably the best bet. "Hey, um... I got another one."
The small smile tugging at Gray's lips had Natsu relax a bit. He had seen Gray get angry when their fights turned too rough, and he had enough shouting matches with his friend to know when he was really angry. If Gray didn't want to talk about this subject, he would shut it down.
"What's up?"
Natsu tore his eyes away from Gray, hoping that would allow him to think clearly. He couldn't help but picture Gray with other men, those their faces were in the shadows since Natsu had never seen any of Gray's boyfriends. If Natsu was being honest with himself, he would realize the burning sensation in his chest was from jealousy, but he blamed the feeling on his nerves. He wasn't ready to face the truth in his heart yet.
"Have you ever... taken—" Natsu wondered if that was the right word, but he didn't know how else to say it. "Um, someone first?"
"Taken someone?" Gray asked raising a brow. "You mean like take someone's virginity?"
When Natsu nodded, Gray said, "Well, in high school a girl gave me hers..."
"That's not what I meant." Natsu resisted the urge to close his eyes, knowing it wouldn't make him more courageous. He had to push through the embarrassment, or end the conversation there before it got too awkward. "I meant like, a guy's?"
"Oh."
Natsu was scared to look at Gray, but he forced himself to steal a glance, shocked at what he found. Instead of Gray looking enraged by the personal question, he looked... shy.
Gray's face, which was normally pale, was now dusted with a soft blush. Natsu was ready to back down and take his question back, but when he saw Gray open his mouth, Natsu couldn't find it in him to say a word.
"Well, no." Gray paused, eyes sliding over to Natsu's to hold his gaze for a long few seconds before he turned his head towards the sky, leaning back in his chair. A small smile graced his lips, one that confused Natsu for a moment. "But, I can't imagine it'd be much different. I would just be... extra gentle, you know?"
No, Natsu didn't know.
But part of him wanted to.
"I'd take it slow, make sure he's enjoying it."
Gray's words sent delicious chills up and down Natsu's back, making his chest rise and fall faster as his heart rate increased. The trunks he wore started feeling a little tight as Natsu imagined it, wanting those strong hands petting his body instead of the roughhousing he was used it. His cock swelled as the lewd thoughts fueled his desires, but he had to stop himself, otherwise he was going to give himself away. He hoped Gray didn't notice, and if he did, he didn't say anything about it.
Gray took the silence that came next well, ending the conversation before it could grow more personal. After a few minutes, Natsu looked over, his voice low and rough from suppressing his need. "Thanks, for answering."
Gray nodded, his smile remaining. "Anytime. I won't judge if you have more questions."
Natsu swallowed as he turned his head, mumbling to himself. "Good to know."
Before any conversation could get started, both men looked at the pool, hearing water dripping as Lucy climbed out. She squeezed the excess water from her hair, letting her wet strands cling to her shoulder when she pulled them over.
Natsu had a hard time not admiring her body, her white swimsuit clinging to her soaked skin. He wished he could see more, but the pads in her top were thick enough to conceal her, making his imagination work to fill in the gaps.
Her smile was large as she nodded towards the house, swaying her hips as she started walking away. "I'm going to take a shower."
"Want some company?" Gray asked, causing Lucy to stop.
She looked over her shoulder, sending her husband a wink. "Do you want to join?"
Gray's smile turned wicked. "Actually, I thought maybe Natsu could hop in with you. Ya know, conserve water and shit?"
Lucy stifled a laugh as she shook her head, eyes flitting to her extra. "Do you want to join me?"
Natsu looked at Gray, his brows furrowed as he asked, "Are you sure?"
Gray nodded, gesturing for Natsu to get up. "Absolutely. I'm feeling much better now anyways. Go have some fun."
Natsu wanted to say he was having fun hanging out with them, but he couldn't deny how horny he was. He wanted to fuck, and this was the perfect opportunity. "Okay, yeah."
Natsu stood, taking a few steps towards Lucy before he froze. He swallowed at the thought running through his head, his brain telling him it wasn't a good idea, but everything else in his body screamed for him to do it. He stood still for a moment, debating what he should do. It would be easy to ignore the urge, to go inside with Lucy and fuck her without any complications, but that wasn't what Natsu wanted in that moment.
He wanted more, and all he had to do was be courageous, and he could get it.
"Hey, Gray," Natsu started, trying to keep the eagerness out of his voice. He was going to ask if Gray wanted to join them. He could only imagine how hot it would be having the two of them in the shower, even if he couldn't put too much focus on Gray without tipping them off. Just having him there would be enough to heighten Natsu's sexual experience, but when he opened his mouth to ask, he chickened out at the last second.
"Do you wanna watch?"
Natsu almost flinched when he saw how wide Gray's eyes grew at the question. He didn't know what Gray was thinking, but he wished he did, that way he knew if he should lean into the question or back off. Though, Natsu was proud of himself for asking. It wasn't what he wanted, but it was better than nothing.
Gray's eyes flitted to Lucy's before they found their way to Natsu's again. His expression was unreadable until he said, "Uh, sure... If you're okay with it?" It was only then that Natsu could see a hint of excitement on Gray's face, and that only made Natsu happier he asked. It was last minute, and no one had time to prepare what would happen, but the three were close, and if at any point in time someone didn't feel comfortable, all they had to do was say so and it would stop.
Natsu released his breath, nodding slowly as he allowed a smile to spread on his face. There was no point in hiding his excitement now, seeing as Gray was on board with the idea. He stole a glance at Lucy, seeing her cheeks tinged red but her eyes full of light. Everyone was okay with what was about to happen, and Natsu would be a fool not to enjoy it.
"Yeah. I think it'd be fun."
Instead of going to her master bathroom in her bedroom, Lucy led them down the hall towards the guest bathroom, turning on the hot water before pulling off her swimsuit.
Natsu's cock was hard before he got into the bathroom, watching as she peeled the material off her soaked body. He looked over at Gray, seeing the man leaning against the sink while watching the two of them. Natsu almost asked him to go in first, but then remembered Gray hadn't agreed to joining, only watching.
Out of the two of them, Lucy was better at performing, but that didn't mean Natsu wasn't going to try to give Gray a good show. He turned his back to Gray, keeping his eyes on Lucy as he untied the strings of the trunks. When he first got undressed in front of Gray, he had been worried, but now Natsu had a newfound confidence, a goal in mind as he shed his clothes.
He wanted to turn Gray on, wanted him to like what he saw.
Natsu pushed the trunks down his legs, unable to stop the flush on his chest and neck as he bent over slightly to free his legs. The trunks were damp, trying to stick to his skin, but he got them off as smoothly as he could manage. He didn't know if Gray's eyes were on him or his wife, but that didn't discourage Natsu.
He kicked the trunks aside before stepping into the tub, Lucy keeping the shower curtain open despite the water that would spray out. It wouldn't flood the bathroom, but it would cause quite the mess to clean up afterwards. Nobody seemed to care as Natsu pressed Lucy against the wall, giving her a hungry kiss as the water heated up.
He pulled back when she pushed against his chest, smirking at him as she ran her hands over her curvaceous body. "Wash me?"
Natsu couldn't refuse, grinning when he was handed a soapy bath sponge, not needing instructions to know what to do. Starting at the top, Natsu washed Lucy's shoulders and neck, mesmerized as the suds graced her body. He made sure to keep a gap between them, allowing Gray to witness as he cleaned her body very thoroughly.
Natsu took his time on his way down, making sure to scrub her arms and back before turning her around to get her chest. Instead of using the sponge, Natsu used his hands to clean her breasts, his fingers brushing against her hardened nipples, pulling the cutest gasps from her.
He chose then to look over at Gray, finding the man entranced by what he saw. Natsu swore his cock throbbed at the sight, his nervousness fading at the look of desire in Gray's eyes.
The sponge traveled south, Natsu purposely skipping over her intimate areas so she could get them. He didn't know the correct pressure to use, worried he might hurt her if he scrubbed too hard.
When he finished, he handed the sponge to Lucy, keeping his eyes on her face as she washed the parts of her body Natsu didn't get. His hands grasped her shoulders, feeling the slippery skin beneath his fingers.
"Do you want me to get you?" she asked, holding up the sponge a moment later, new soap added so he could get clean too.
As much as he wanted to feel her hands all over his body, Natsu was growing hornier by the second, and it wouldn't be long before the water lost its heat. He shook his head as he took the sponge, roughly washing himself to get it over with. Lucy chuckled as she rinsed off, calling it how she saw it.
"So impatient."
He couldn't disagree, knowing it would be a waste of breath. When Gray chuckled at Lucy's comment, that only made Natsu smile, happy the three of them were together... kind of.
What he wouldn't give to have just one night of passion between them, but he didn't want to risk everything for something he might not even get. He didn't know if Gray found him attractive, or if he was even okay with a real threesome. Still, the fantasy stayed in Natsu's head, and what they were doing now would be enough to supply his desire for a long, long time.
Once he finished cleaning himself, they rinsed off, making sure every bit of soap was gathered at their feet before draining out of the shower.
Natsu looked at Lucy, holding her gaze as he asked, "Now what?" There was a hint of lust in his voice, his intentions clear. If that wasn't enough, his cock was still erect, begging for attention, which she supplied.
Her hand wrapped around his length before giving him a pump, smiling when he let out a strangled moan. "Now, you make me dirty again."
Natsu didn't give her time to stroke him again before his lips were on hers, caging her wet body against the tile wall. His fingers slipped between her legs, teasing her while she whimpered into his mouth. He didn't need to do much prepping, able to feel Lucy's arousal against the water. Her fluid was slippery, encouraging his fingers to trail along her sex before penetrating her.
Natsu fingered her rough and quick, his mouth connecting to her shoulder so he could bite her. He barely remembered to let Gray watch too, Lucy's moans filling the room, making it hard for him to think.
When Lucy came on his fingers, Natsu moved, turning her around so her breasts and face pressed against the wall. He looked over his shoulder, eyes falling to Gray's crotch when he noticed the trunks were no longer there. Instead, the sight was replaced by Gray pumping his own cock, his eyes hazy as he nodded to Natsu, silently telling him to get started.
Natsu panted, already turned on beyond belief before he got started. He looked back at Lucy, a growl rumbling in his chest when he placed a kiss on her shoulder. He grabbed the base of his cock, rubbing it against her slit before pushing in, her body graciously accepting the intrusion.
"Oh fuck!"
"God damn!"
Natsu was thrusting soon after, thick cock spreading Lucy's inner walls to send waves of pleasure through both of them. One of his hands braced himself against the wall while the other held her hip, keeping her in place while he fucked her from behind. There was nothing delicate about it, both moaning as the hot water sprayed over their body, rinsing off their sweat while Natsu took Lucy with rough thrusts.
"Yes! Ahhhhh!" Lucy's pussy squeezed Natsu as she came, her walls massaging every inch of him. He kept her still, not allowing her knees to buckle under the intense pleasure. "N-Natsu! Oh yes! Oh fuck yes!"
He didn't stop, grunting as his hips snapped, cock sliding against her convulsing walls. He prolonged her orgasm, holding out for a few more minutes until he met his end. In his defense, there was nothing he could do to resist when he heard the filthy words spilling from her lips. Them combined with Gray watching were too much for him to handle.
"Natsu! Fuck! I want you! I want you to come inside me! Please! Fill me up!"
Natsu moaned as he obeyed, hot white ropes coating her walls, filling her to the brim with his cum. His nerves were on fire as he gave her three short thrusts, making sure her body took everything he had to offer.
He didn't wait before pulling out, watching as some of his cum slipped down her thighs towards her legs. Natsu watched in fascination until Lucy moved, her legs wobbly as she got under the direct line of water again, rinsing off what just happened.
She was panting, chest flushed as she ran her fingers over her lower lips, pushing a finger in before pulling it out. The action managed to get a lot of his cum out, but he knew there was still some lingering inside her. Natsu looked over, seeing Gray's cock still erect, but he was no longer touching himself.
Just as Natsu was about to suggest Gray take his place, he watched the man pull his trunks up before making a quiet exit, signalling he was done for the moment. Natsu didn't worry. With any luck, Gray would have her tonight after he left. The thought of Gray fucking Lucy with some of his cum still inside her made his cock twitch, but he was too exhausted to go again.
Not only that, it was getting pretty late. He needed to head home and give the married couple their privacy.
Natsu replaced Lucy under the stream of water when she deemed herself suitable, stepping out of the shower to wrap a towel around her body. She didn't say a word as she left the room, letting Natsu have the shower to himself while she went to get dressed.
He didn't have much to clean up, rinsing whatever sweat he worked up before washing his cock and the area around it. Chuckling, Natsu wondered if he was going to smell like the soap they were using, noticing it said lavender and vanilla. While it wasn't his favorite scent, it wasn't bad.
Natsu cut off the water before grabbing one of the many towels in the guest bathroom, drying off as much as he could before pausing. He couldn't get dressed in Gray's trunks again, but his clothes he wore earlier were in the extra room.
After some debating, Natsu squeezed the water from Gray's shorts, hanging them to dry on the curtain rod. Wrapping a towel around his waist, he opened the door, peeking out to make sure the coast was clear. When it was, he headed to the extra room, not wanting them to think he was parading around naked in their house. Despite their odd relationship/friendships, Natsu didn't want to disrespect them.
He got changed, going back to the bathroom to wrap Gray's trunks in the towel before heading to the laundry room. He had been over enough times to get the basic layout of the house, the only rooms hadn't ventured in being the master bedroom and bathroom.
Natsu dropped the damp items in a laundry basket before looking through the house, finding Gray and Lucy in the kitchen. She was wearing fuzzy pajamas, the sight making Natsu think she was adorable. Gray on the other hand sparked something more deviant inside him, the only clothes the man wearing being a pair of pajama pants that rested dangerously low on his hips. Gray's erection pressed against the material, leading Natsu to believe they would be going at it as soon as he left.
Natsu did his best not to stare, smiling at the couple before giving them a nod. "Great hanging out with you guys." That was an understatement. He had a fantastic time, and he couldn't wait until they could spend time together again, with or without sex involved.
Lucy and Gray returned the smile, offering him a wave as Lucy said, "Anytime."
Gray snorted, wrapping an arm around Lucy's shoulders to give her a sideways hug, but his eyes remained on Natsu. "She means it, anytime."
Fighting a blush, Natsu showed himself out, wishing them a goodnight. He locked the door from the inside, ensuring it was secure before closing the door behind him. He walked to his car with a huge grin on his face, thinking his life couldn't get better.
Sure, he was in love with a woman he couldn't have and sexually attracted to her husband, who he also couldn't have, but those things couldn't bring Natsu down tonight. They had an odd dynamic, but they made it seem normal and comfortable. Natsu couldn't help but feel glad he decided to give being Lucy's extra a shot.
He was a lot happier when he was with them.
Guess what? The first real threesome is in chapter sixteen. They're not getting together officially, but what they do can't be classified as almost at that point since all three are definitely engaging in sexual activities with each other. That part won't be too long, but it'll help ease Natsu and them into a real relationship later down the road since they'll see they're compatible. :P Hope you enjoy it.
I'm sure you can tell, but Gray knows (or at least has strong suspicions that) Natsu likes Lucy. Instead of making them break up, he's encouraging them to be together more intimately. He has his own plans in the works, but that won't come up until a few more chapters.
And when I wrote this chapter back in November of 2017, I chose Jurassic World because they had been playing it at my work a lot. It's just a wild coincidence that it lined up with the release of Jurassic World 2, which released a few days after this chapter was posted.
So, what'd you think of this chapter? I wanted this chapter to show how close and comfortable they are with each other. It won't be long until the three are really together. Thank you for being patient!
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Up next, Chapter Fifteen: Halloween