WARNING: Major Grell loving

"Tomatoes, lemon juice, avocado..what is all this stuff for Noell?"

"I'm making avocado pasta for dinner tonight. Don't tell me you already forgot?" I smiled grabbing some garlic and tossing it into my shopping basket, "Gray and I have a dinner date tonight."

"Oh I remember now."

"Mm can you grab some dry noodles and some green onion, please?"

"Yea Ma'am!"

I gave Marlow a nod of thanks as he flew off to grab the ingredients. I hummed looking around for the next thing on my list, "Strawberries, strawberries, ah!" I grinned finding them. "I'll pick up two pints, that way I can make some for the others too." I gently place the strawberries in my basket and move on.

Carrying on with my list I grab a box of sugar and two packages of cream cheese and a orange. "OK! Desserts covered now for the drinks. Hmm..maybe some sweet tea? That's always nice."

"Are these what you wanted Noell?"

"Perfect! Thanks Marlow. You've been a great helper, I owe you a big salmon!"

"My tummy can't wait!"

"Now all I need to do is get a box of black tea, mint, and some ice."

"Let's go!"

"OK I've got the salted water boiling stove and the noodles are in. Watch them carefully Marlow. I really want this night to go well so I'm counting on you."

"Yes Ma'am!" Marlow saluted

Placing my trust in my feline companion I slipped into the bathroom and took a relaxing cold shower. When I was finished I wrapped myself in a fluffy towel and grabbed my toothbrush from the cabinet, dabbed on some toothpaste, and brushed my teeth. I washed my mouth out and scurried into the living room where I quickly grabbed my outfit.

"Are the noodles done Marlow?"

"Yep!"

"Good, turn off the stove and drain them for me please."

"You got it."

"Thanks bud."

I ran back into the bathroom and slammed the door. I dropped the towel from my body and quickly dried off. When I was dry I grabbed my dress from the towel rack; It was wine colored halter dress, it was short in the front and longer in the black. I slipped it on and smiled as it hugged my body and it looked really good with my skin. "Not to bad," I smiled. With my dress on I quickly did my hair in a fancy up do and put on some eye liner and mascara, and a light shade of pink gloss. Happy with my appearance I left the bathroom and slipped on a pair of black heels. As I walked back into the living room soft music was playing, nice one Marlow.

"How do I look Marlow?"

"You look beautiful! Gray's going to be speechless when he see's you."

"You think so?"

"Anyone would be happy to have you on their arm Noell."

"Thank you Marlow. I can take over now."

Marlow giggled shaking his head, "It's all done!"

"What?!"

"I made the pasta! It's all done, see? And I set the table too."

"Holy crap! Marlow you're incredible!" I grinned seeing the perfectly made pasta. "Now I just need to make the dessert and tea." As I begin laying out the ingredients there's a knock at the door. "That must be Gray..I hope so anyway. Please, don't let it be the others. Mar-"

"Already on it!"

I smiled hearing Gray's voice as Marlow let him in. With my mind a little more at ease I grabbed a cutting board and a bowl and laid them out on the counter. I grabbed a package of the softened cream cheese and emptied it into the bowl. I then added in the sugar and orange zest and began to stir the mixture.

When the filling was done I pushed the bowl aside and grabbed the cutting board and pint of strawberries. Carefully I cut off the tip of each one and tossing them in the trash. Once again I grabbed the bowl and a spoon and began to fill each strawberry, when I finished I slipped them in the freezer.

"Phew! Cooking is exhausting. What else? Oh right, the tea!"

The tea was finished within fifteen minutes, I sighed wiping sweat from my brow. I hope Gray didn't think I was avoiding him - I just wanted this night to be perfect. Just as I had grabbed two glasses from the cabinet and was preparing to pour Gray and I some tea a pair of arms wrapped around me and gentle kisses were pressed to my neck.

I almost dropped the whole pitcher.

"You look beautiful." He purred against my ear. I shivered taking in his intoxicating smell of mint; Dear God, my body was littered with goosebumps and the butterflies were going crazy in my tummy. Gray's hands locked around my waist and his head rested on my shoulder and I felt complete.

"T-thank you." I say calming my breathing, "The food is going to get cold. Marlow will be upset if we let his hard work to waste."

"That furball can cook?"

"Surprised? Don't feel bad I was too. The little guys full of surprises."

"I have to hand it to you Marlow that was pretty tasty."

I nodded, "Good job little guy."

"Remember you said you'd cook me salmon!"

"I know, I know," I playfully roll my eyes, "Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to get dessert." I say heading into the kitchen and I can hear Gray on my heels. I grabbed the strawberries from the freezer and smiled seeing they were nice and chilled. Again arms were around my waist and kisses were pressed to my neck.

This guy..

"What are you doing weirdo?"

"You said there was dessert and you look pretty sweet to me."

"You're such a dork!" I laugh, a blush spreading across my cheeks. With a bit of confidence I pluck a strawberry from the pan and twirl around, "Open." I say. Gray quirks a brow but opens his mouth anyway. I smile pressing the strawberry to his lips, "Well?" I asks as he takes a bite.

"Pretty good, but I'm in the mood for something sweeter."

"Sweeter? I made some tea if you-"

I was silenced by the ice mage's lips on mine. I sighed wrapping my arms around his neck, why fight it? I smiled at the taste of strawberries on his lips. I felt my back being pressed into the counter and Gray's hands tightening on my waist. There was a feeling inside of me like never before, almost a rush! I never wanted it to end. A soft gasp bubbles from my throat and I feel something enter my mouth; Warm and wet. My heartbeat increases and my eyes widen, but I don't push him away. I had heard about this type of kissing before but never, ever imagined myself being on the receiving end.

"T-t-hat was um strangely..pleasant. Oh God, wow um."

"I gotta say seeing you all flustered is a real turn on."

"Oh my God what is wrong with you?!" I laugh pushing him away "It's like you embraced your inner pervert." Giggling I grabbed a glass of tea and hopped up onto the counter. "I need a drink after all that." I mumble letting the cool liquid run down my throat; Gray watched me with hungry eyes.

"What?"

"I think..I'm in the mood for seconds."

This guy

It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to. Oh wait, I already did. This day sucks. Anyways Noell got her first french kiss! My little OC is growing up so fast! :') I'm not going to lie this almost spiraled into a lemon. Hmm..maybe I'll save that for another story..

I have no shame.