A/N: And now for a bit of fluffy fun! Thanks for all the support on this story :D

Day 6: Raspberry

"Raspberry Girl" by Chicosci

(March)

Sabertooth hosted the celebration party the next night. The typical bonfire and beer pong tables decorated the backyard while music thumped from inside the house. At least it seemed that the Grimoire Heart girls had managed to get some indie rock to mix in with the pop and party rap. Lucy leaned against Cana in front of the fire as they both swayed to the music with red plastic cups tightly in hand. Her eyes drifted over the crowd, and she couldn't help comparing it to the Sabertooth rager last semester. Every Greek house on campus was represented. Even Wendy was present to represent Cait Shelter, though Gray was hovering around her and scowling at any male who dared come within a few meters of her.

"Okay, lady, it's body shot time!" Cana announced suddenly before dragging Lucy over to a makeshift bar on the opposite side of the fire.

"Really, Cana?" Lucy protested more from habit than actual dislike for the idea.

"Yup! Maybe if I get you drunk enough, you'll forget your sexy fighter is supposed to be a secret."

"Keep it down! Otherwise I'll have to tell everyone you've got a thing for Yuki's roommate," Lucy threatened.

It was possibly a low blow to bring Flare into the conversation, but Lucy really didn't want Cana spouting off about Erik too loudly just yet. Cana blushed almost as bright as her crush's hair. The sight of which actually stunned Lucy enough for the brunette to drag her the rest of the way around the bonfire. Before they could reach the bar, they were stopped by the crowd that had gathered around it. Cana shoved their way through, and Lucy's mouth dropped open.

Her twin brother, the stoic president who never fraternized with women at his frat's parties, was doing a body shot off of Ultear, the stoic president of Grimoire Heart, who was currently lying on her back on the "bar." She kind of wanted to vomit as Laxus licked the salt from Ultear's bare stomach before downing the Tequila and taking the lime from her mouth. He quickly spit the lime to the side and covered her lips with his as her arms wrapped around his back to pull him closer.

"I may be sick," Lucy said. She knew that Ultear must have been the woman Laxus had told her about, so she was really happy for her twin, but she really didn't need to see this. Cana just laughed and cheered with the rest of the crowd. "I think I need to… go… yeah, I need to go."

Cana nodded vaguely before letting out a piercing wolf whistle. Lucy shoved her way through the crowd and made a dash for the house. In a terrible parody of the last rager, a wet ping pong ball slapped her in the face as she tried to make it inside.

"Seriously?" Lucy asked as the same kid from before came up to apologize. I swear to god if I walk in on Natsu going down on Sting again, I'm so done, Lucy thought. She figured she was safe on that one considering that she had no intention of seeking out their room tonight. She pushed her way through the crowd in the kitchen to reach the keg in the corner.

"Oh for fuck's sake," Lucy groaned. Natsu and Sting weren't in exactly the same position as before, but they were making out rather violently with Sting's ass planted firmly on the keg as Natsu pressed against him. A few people gave them a second stare, but nobody seemed willing to interrupt that particular event. Just let there be beer in the living room, Lucy prayed to the universe as she turned sharply away from the spectacle.

The living room keg was completely tapped. Lucy tossed down the hose in disgust. It wasn't that she was unhappy. She was thrilled for the two newly revealed couples, but damn she wanted more alcohol to deal with the things she'd had to see tonight because of them.

"Can you feel the love tonight?" Erik sang behind her. Lucy turned with a grin.

"Sure, but I'd also love to feel the alcohol in my system," she said.

"Take this," he said. He handed her a cup of beer. "Don't worry; nobody's touched it but me."

Lucy sipped at it and sighed in relief as the coolness slid down her throat.

"I'm glad Ultear and Laxus got their shit figured out. Or at least, that they're starting to," Erik said. "Dragneel and the blonde surprised me a bit."

"Not me," Lucy said. This time she took a large chug from the cup as Erik gave her a look that clearly said 'Go on.' She shook her head at him and drained the cup all at once.

"Oh no," Erik said. "Oh no fucking way. That was the person he cheated with?"

Lucy grimaced, but she nodded.

"I really want to pull you in for a hug right now, but given the circumstances…"

"Has everyone lost their goddamned minds?" Sorano shrieked. Lucy and Erik turned in the general direction of the sound to see Erza slam Jellal into the wall with their lips locked firmly together. Lucy laughed softly, and Erik rolled his eyes before leaning in closer to her.

"Should we join them?" Erik murmured in Lucy's ear. She considered it for a moment before replying with a shake of her head.

"We'll let the presidents have the spotlight for tonight," Lucy said. She looked up at him and smiled. "But soon. It'll be our time soon."

"Good. I kind of like our little secret meetings anyway," he said.

"Well in that case, meet you in the treehouse in half an hour?"

"Fuck yeah."