(Gray's POV)
We finally arrived at the restaurant and I must say it is fancy. My driver let us out and left back for the palace. We walked inside and I took in the décor. The walls were a beautiful white color but the dark décor brought out the elegance. The table cloths were a dark blue color and the wood floors brought the room together. "Levy over here." A voice called to us. We looked over to see a beautiful blonde girl. She was wearing a long pink dress with the sleeves hanging from her arms.
"Hey Lucy." Levy said. Levy ran over to her and they hugged each other tight. I smiled as we all walked over to them. "Oh Lucy this is my fiancé Gray." She pointed to me and I waved to her.
"Oh Levy-Chan you have nice taste." Lucy teased.
Levy blushed; "Baka don't tease me about it." She complained. I smiled nervously; was that supposed to be a compliment or an insult.
"W-Why don't we just sit down?" I asked. Levy turned back to me and smiled.
"That sounds great to me." She said. I pulled out a seat for her and she gladly sat down. I then took the seat next to her. The others sat down at another table so that they "don't get in the way" which I find ridiculous.
"So Gray." Lucy said. I looked back over at her and she smiled. "I hope that you're treating my best friend right."
"Of course. Levy is a great girl why wouldn't I." I said.
Lucy squeezed the knife she had in her hand. "Because you may just want to use her as a play thing."
Levy blushed and I sighed. "I have no intention of doing that. I'm planning on doing no such thing until the wedding night." I said. I had my own blush on my cheeks as she smirked.
"Well then I wish you two a hot and steamy night together." She said.
"Lucy." Levy screamed. I chuckled nervously; god I hope Natsu didn't hear that.
(Natsu's POV)
"Well then I wish you two a hot and steamy night together." Lucy said. I gasped lightly and bowed my head. I just don't like the thought of Gray doing that with Levy. Even though they are on the other side of the room I could hear them thanks to my dragons hearing. I looked over at Gajeel from the corner of my eye and from the look on his face I can only conclude that he also doesn't appreciate that kind of talk either. The waitress came over to take our orders and everyone told her what they wanted. Then my turn came.
"Natsu; aren't you going to order?" Airi asked.
I sighed; "No thank you I'm not hungry." I said.
"But Natsu you need to eat something." Kyle said.
"Just get something small for now then Natsu." Erza said.
I sighed; "Alright I'll just get some cheese sticks." I said. The waitress nodded and quickly left for the kitchen.
"Hey Natsu." Kyle said. I looked over at her. "What's wrong? You seemed happier when we first got here."
I smiled; "It's nothing really." I said.
She frowned; "Are you sure?" She asked.
I put my arm around her in a comforting matter. "I promise you." I said. She smiled and I released her from my hold.
"Alright as long you have some fun. I don't want you to be sad the whole time." She said.
"Thanks Kyle." I said. She nodded and the waitress came back with our orders. I smiled as she placed my basket of cheese sticks in front of me. I picked one up and put it in my mouth. I bite down and pulled it back; cheese strung out and I blushed. I cut the cheese and placed it back in the basket. "Cheesy."
"You seemed to enjoy that cheese stick." Loke said; a smirk plastered on his face. My blushed darkened.
"Baka Loke shut up." I said. I hid my face in my muffler as he just smirked at me. Erza saw this and punched his arm.
"Loke; stop bugging him or I'll take your kick your ass all the way to kingdom come." Erza said.
"Sorry Erza." Loke said. I chuckled and went back to eating my cheese sticks; this time I used my utensils.
(Gray's POV)
"Oh Lucy how's life in Magnolia treating you?" Levy asked.
Lucy wiped her mouth with a napkin and looked over at Levy. "It's alright. My studies are almost over so my father wants me to marry soon and have a child since he plans to step down soon. I just hope he doesn't choose my fiancé. I believe you should get to choose your partner." She explained. She then looked at me and waved her hands in a defensive way. "Not that I have a problem with you guys or anything."
"It's fine Lucy; I understand what you mean." I said.
She sighed in relief. "Well that's good." She said. I smiled and continued my meal. I felt eyes burning holes into the back of my head but I wasn't sure who it was so I didn't dare turn around. I was so nervous I could barely focus.
"Gray." Levy said. I jumped; my fork falling out of my hand.
"Yes Levy." I answered.
She frowned; "What's wrong? You're so jumpy all of a sudden." She asked.
"It's nothing Levy I promise." I said.
She put a hand on my forearm; I looked over at her, she had a sad expression on her face. "Why don't you go get some air?" She suggested.
I sighed and stood up from my seat. "You're right; I'll be right back." I said. I left my seat and to the door of the restaurant and left to get some air.
(Natsu's POV)
I heard Gray's footsteps leave his table and I turned to see him leaving the restaurant. I blinked; is he alright? He seems distraught about something.
"Go talk to him." A voice told me. I looked back in front of me to see Erza. She smiled; "He seems nervous about something. You know him more than any of us so go try and help him."
I sat back; "I don't know. He seems to want to handle this on his own." I said. I probably know why he's distraught I just don't want to face that truth.
"Trust me he's tough but there are some things that he needs a friend to help him with." She said. I bit my lip and looked back at the door. "Go to him." I took a deep breath and stood up from my seat.
"Alright; I'll be right back." I said. I stepped away from my chair and out of the restaurant to help Gray.
(Levy's POV)
I wonder what's up with Gray. He's acting strange. He has never acted liked this around me or anyone. I looked back at the other table where Gajeel and the others were. Kyle and Airi were talking to each other about something. Erza wasn't really paying attention to anything. Loke was trying to flirt with one of the waitress and Gajeel was just glaring at the door. Wait glaring. I glared at him. Gray must have gotten nervous because of what Lucy said about our wedding night. He's so overprotective sometimes. Gray must have felt his glare and gotten nervous. But, then I noticed something else. Natsu was gone from the table. Where did he go? Did he go to see Gray?
"Levy-chan; are you alright?" Levy asked. I looked back at her and sighed.
"I'm just worried about Gray that's all." I said.
She smiled; "You really like him don't you." She said.
I smiled; "Yeah but I don't know." I admitted.
Lucy leaned on the table. "You're confused because you're still happy with Gajeel." She said.
I gasped; "How did you know about that?" I whispered.
She smirked; "I know everything." She said. "Plus you just admitted it." Damn I really need to start hiding things better. She chuckled; "Levy if you don't want to leave Gajeel then you need to tell Gray that you can't marry him. You shouldn't have to settle in something like love."
"I know that but I don't want to hurt him." I said.
She sighed; "Levy if you're not going to break up with him soon then you have to make a decision. It's not good to have two people in your life like this. It's only going to cause problems." She said. She was right. If I don't do something soon I can end up in deep trouble. I put my head down on the table; why is my love life so complicated. "Remember Levy you have a week to think about this." She stood up from her seat and I lifted my head to face her. She smiled; "I'll be back in a week for the wedding. Hopefully by then you've made your decision on who you want to marry." With that she made her leave.
(Natsu's POV)
"Gray." I said. He hasn't responded once; the whole time I've been out here he hasn't responded once to me. "Gray I want to help you with your problem but standing there isn't helping at all."
"Natsu." He finally said. I gasped and looked at him. He had a sad look on his face. "I'm sorry it's just that. I'm really confused right now and the reality that I'm getting married is really hard to take in."
I frowned; "I know Gray but they never said that the wedding has to be in that two week end. Can't you just post pone the wedding a bit." I said.
"No." He snapped. I jumped as he looked away from me. "The wedding is scheduled for the end of the second week. If Levy says yes to my father's proposal to be my bride then I have no choice to marry her. Nothing can change that."
"I know that Gray but this is serious. Your father is messing with your emotions like this is hurting you. This needs to be resolved in a rational matter." I said.
"There isn't another way." He said. I put a hand on his shoulder but he immediately smacked it away. I gasped and he looked up at me. He had his own tears running down his face. I looked down at the ground below me; my tears beginning to fall.
"I see now. I'll just go back inside then." I said. I turned around to go back inside when I felt a hand wrap itself around my wrist. I stopped in my tracks and waited for Gray to speak. He turned me around and he looked me in the eyes. "What is it? You've made it perfectly clear that you don't need my help with this."
"You're wrong." He said. I blinked and he put a hand on my cheek. "I'm going to need your help more than ever in this Natsu."
I smiled; "I'm glad you understand me know. This isn't something that you will overcome easily." I said.
"Yeah I know but the hardest part of all of this." He said. He looked into my eyes and frowned. "Is trying to get over you."
I bit my lip; "I know this is going to be tough Gray but it has to be done." I said. He rubbed my cheek with is thumb and I closed my eyes and leaned into his touch. I could feel his hot breath on my face and I opened my eyes. That's when he brought our lips together in a loving kiss. My eyes widened; what the hell is he doing? He's supposed to be getting over me not kissing me. He pulled away and looked me in the eyes once again. He saw my reaction and sighed.
"I'm sorry; it just felt like the right thing to do." He said.
"I-It's fine." I said. I sighed and put a hand on his shoulder. "But seriously Gray you need to make a decision to make. Are you going let your father manipulate your life again by marrying Levy? Or are you going to stand up to him and fight for the life you want." He stayed silent as I turned around to walk back inside.
"By the way." He said. I stopped and looked over my shoulder. "What were you going to tell me tonight?"
I took a deep breath; "I'm going to start training with Gajeel to help control my powers." I said.
He smiled; "That's good. I wish you luck." He said. I looked back in front of me. If only he knew why I was doing all of this then he wouldn't be saying that. I grabbed the handle and walked back inside and back to my table.
(Lucy's POV)
As I walked to the door I noticed that Gray was talking to the pinkette from the group. From Levy's letters I'm assuming that it's Natsu. They seem to be in a heated discussion. I hid behind a pillar and watched what was going on. Natsu put a hand on his shoulder but Gray smacked it away. Natsu looked to be upset by this and Gray seemed to have regretted doing it. They talked bit more before Natsu turned to leave but Gray took his wrist and turned him back around. I felt my heart pounding; what was he planning to do. He put a hand on his cheek and he said a few things before leaning and; I gasped. HE. KISSED. HIM. My eyes went wide as he pulled away from him. By the way he was standing he seemed surprised but not too surprised. I went behind the pillar and mentally screamed. This is bad not only is Levy relationship problems but now this. This is not good; not good at all. I heard the door open and I moved to the other side of the pillar. I watched as Natsu walked passed me and back over to his table. He had a sad look on his face. I wonder what happened out there. I came out from behind the pillar and adjusted my purse on my shoulder. I quickly left the restaurant and Gray saw me leave.
"Are you leaving already?" He asked.
"Y-Yeah; I have to get back to Magnolia in the morning so I need to get to sleep." I said. He nodded and headed back inside. I sighed in relief and quickly left for my carriage. This dinner was actually more interesting than I first expected. I just hope in the end; both of them can solve their problems.
Me: Oh now Lucy knows about Natsu and Gray.
Natsu: You just love messing with my emotions don't you?
Me: Maybe because it builds suspence and anguish.
Gray: That may be true but is this going to end soon.
Me: Do you want me to end this badly?
Gray: No.
Me: Then don't rush me...but this will be ending soon. I don't know how soon but soon.
Natsu: Wait i'm lost.
Me: Of course you are now question of the day since i haven't done this in a while and i miss it. "Who can't wait for the royal wedding?"
Gray: Me because that's when-
Me: SHUT UP I SAID NO SPOILERS.
Gray: 0_0
Me: Review