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Hi everyone! A quick note, I am simply doing this for fun. I usually color manga panels, but wanted to give writing a go again. This started off as a one shot I wasn't going to post, but thanks to some friends, it turned into something more. So I apologize if the beginning seems a bit off and long. I hope you stick around and enjoy my little story. I already have 10 chapters written out!

Big thanks to my proof-readers: Lokeluvr Zippi44 Lxshi

CHAPTER 1

Lucy was not having fun. As she twisted and pushed her way through the packed, sweaty crowd, she could feel the bass of the music thump through her chest. The strobe lights, fog machine, and music filled all other senses while she made her way to her main goal. The bar.

She and her friends had decided to go out to the local club for what was supposed to be a fun girls' night out. She had a rough week and going out was just the cure she needed. Dressing herself with one of her favorite go to outfits. Lucy was feeling confident about her appearance. Already catching a few stares from men when her and her friends waited in line for the club.

Though, not long after entering and making their way to the dance floor, her friends had already found themselves some handsome partners to flirt with. Lucy didn't mind. She was happy they were able to let loose with some good-looking men, but for some reason she wasn't feeling the vibe. She decided to leave her two friends. Letting them know she'd be back. She could already feel her pre-game buzz wearing off.

"I just need a drink." She said to herself as she pulled up to the bar and squeezed her way between a tall man and, what seemed to be, an already wasted girl.

"One Long Island Iced Tea please!" She shouted over the thumping music, making sure her dress hadn't rode up higher than it should on her quest to the bar, she yanked down on the back and patted her thighs.

While doing so, the drunk girl to her right had let out a loud laugh. Losing her balance, she had bumped into Lucy a few times to catch herself. Lucy could feel the sweat from the girl's body sticking to her own. Staying calm, Lucy held her ground and let out a small sigh. Getting bumped and pushed was nothing new, but she wouldn't say it was her favorite thing about clubbing.

After a few more bumps Lucy was starting to wonder why her drink was taking so long.

"Want to switch with me?"

Lucy looked to her left at the tall man beside her. She couldn't help but blush as the set of deep blue eyes locked with hers and a small smirk stretched across his face. Before she could respond, the man had reached his arm around her shoulder and lightly guided her to where he was standing. His touch was cold to her hot skin, causing a small sense of relief to rush over her. Now switched, she looked back up and gave the man a small thanks.

"No worries." He smiled. Leaning to rest his crossed arms against the counter he looked back to Lucy. "The bar area is always packed. Sometimes I feel like it's worse than the dance floor." He chuckled lightly.

Lucy laughed, eyeballing how his dark hair draped over his face. With his back slightly hunched, he turned his gaze back to facing the bar. Clearing her throat, Lucy mimicked his position and dipped closer so she wouldn't have to yell too loud. "The DJ is pretty popular from what I hear… So, I was expecting more of a crowd tonight." She admitted. The man gave a nod in agreement before receiving his drink from the bartender. Handing his card over to the barman he asked to keep his tab open. Lucy realized her drink must be coming soon if he had finally received his and turned her focus back in front of her.

"Do you come here often?" The man asked, taking a sip of his drink.

Lucy smiled, realizing he had not left her side yet. "Sometimes."

Lucy couldn't deny that he was attractive, the definition of tall, dark, and handsome. He had a strong, but slender build. His dark jeans paired with a white fitted button down top had caught not just Lucy's but many other girls' attention. After giving him a good up and down she turned back to the bar just in time for her drink to arrive.

Digging into her small purse for her card she heard the man speak up to the bartender, "Go ahead and put that on my tab." As he grabbed her drink off the counter and handed it to her.

Lucy blushed. "You didn't have to do that!" Taking the drink from his hand she quickly reached for the cash in her purse. She pulled out a few fives and shoved them towards him.

Pushing the offer back to her he declined. "I think we both know I won't be accepting this." He smiled, taking another sip of his drink.

While Lucy gathered herself the man then turned around and began to walk away. Only getting a few steps ahead he glanced back at her. "Let's head somewhere less cramped."

…

Natsu was enjoying himself. He was at the front of the dance floor. The music was ringing in his ears; the multi-colored lights flashing in his eyes. Some chick grinding up against him and a beer in his hand. This was the life.

He took one final gulp of his beer before tossing it onto the floor with the other empty and spilt drinks. This was the first night in months he and his friends were able to go out. Work had been keeping them all busy and Natsu's last client was a handful. He sighed as he thought back on what had to be the longest three months he had ever lived. Questioning how he got assigned to another stuck up model.

Throwing his head back and taking a deep breath in, he allowed the alcohol to rush to his head. Letting loose was just what he needed after such a taxing job.

"Where did your friend go?" The girl he was dancing with pulled him back from his thoughts. She turned around and put her arms around his neck. Natsu grinned, grabbing her hips tight. What was her name again? Abby? Lisa? Didn't matter. Pulling the girl closer to him, "I don't know!" He yelled over the music. "But who needs him when you got me!?" He dipped closer to her ear. Pressing his chest against hers he lowered his voice and asked, "Should I be jealous?"

The girl pulled away and Natsu was met with a very flushed face. She squealed out a quick no and pointed to her other two friends that were dancing to the side of them. "We just want our drinks!"

Natsu rolled his eyes as her friends nodded in agreement. "Oh, is that all us boys are good for? Buying you ladies drinks?" He teased. Letting go of his hold on the woman, she slipped back to dancing with her friends. One of the other girls yelled out to him.

"Can't you go find him? We don't want to lose our spot here." She asked.

Natsu shook his head and sighed. Knowing it was more of a demand than a suggestion. Running his hand through his hair, Natsu responded with a distasteful "Sure" and gave them a nonchalant wave before diving into the sea of people.

…

Lucy followed her new partner through the crowd. Trying her best to keep her drink up and the bodies away. Once they reached a calmer area, Lucy rested her back against the club wall and watched the dance floor from the side. She spotted one of her friends, Erza, dancing with a couple of men. She laughed, knowing she was probably already drunk and demanding the poor souls around.

"Did you come here with friends?" The man's voice pulled Lucy's attention back to him as he joined her along the wall. He seemed so much taller than Lucy. Her eyes just barely levelled with his nose.

"Yeah," She grinned, "I was just watching one of them actually. She's the taller one with red hair." Lucy pointed leaning to him so that his eyes aligned with her finger.

"Is she going to be okay out there alone?" He asked, dipping closer to Lucy.

"Oh yeah. She can handle herself." Lucy replied. "Though, I do feel bad for the guys. God forbid one of them pisses her off for whatever reason." Snickering to herself Lucy stared up at the man next to her.

"Scary." He winced, his face seeming almost fearful before taking another taste of his drink.

"How about you?" Lucy asked, nudging his side with her elbow. "Did you come alone tonight?"

The man chuckled and shook his head. "Unfortunately, no. I came with a couple of idiot friends. I'm sure they're around here somewhere causing mayhem."

Sipping on her Long Island Lucy giggled, "They sound like fun!"

The man then leaned in closer to her. Their faces now only an inch apart. She could smell the cologne that clung off his clothes. It reminded her of winter. Cool and crisp. "Trust me. You don't want anything to do with them." He breathed. Causing Lucy to blush as she watched him look down at her lips then back up to her eyes.

"Sooo…" He drifted away slightly. "You got a name?"

Lucy felt her stomach do a small jump. He seemed like a normal polite guy. She wouldn't deny that she found herself very entranced by him. He was so easy to talk to and hadn't tried anything funny.

"Lucy." She smiled innocently. Puffing her chest out and tilting her chin up. "And yours?"

With a very amused grin the man took one last chug of his drink. Stretching out his now empty hand he replied. "I'm Gray." He grabbed onto her hand and lightly shook it.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lucy. Should we head to the dance floor?"

…

"Where the fuck is he?" Natsu huffed to himself. Now standing in the middle of the floor he quickly glanced through the crowd.

It was packed. From the front of the stage all the way back to the doors. Figures danced and intertwined against each other. Natsu shot his gaze towards the bar seeing a mass of jumbled up bodies. Trying his best to look from afar he couldn't make out his friend within all the other shadows. Not wanting to deal with that mess quite yet Natsu decided to check out their booth. Quickly pushing through the crowd he made his way to the table he and his friends had reserved for the night.

"Hey guys!" He greeted taking note that not everyone he had come with was there. "Has Popsicle come by here at all?" Grabbing a small water bottle out of the ice bin and downing it immediately, he looked towards his friend Cana in hope of a response.

"Nope!" She grinned. "Haven't seen him since you two left with those chicks." Holding a bottle of vodka in one hand she pointed across the table with the other before taking another chug of what had to be her second serving. Natsu never understood how she could handle so much liquor.

"I think Mr. Flirt saw him though." She motioned. "Right Loke?"

Natsu looked over at Loke who was talking up one of the many waitresses. Eyeing Natsu from the side he cleared his throat. "Yeah I saw him near the restrooms. Seemed like he was enjoying himself." He chuckled. Immediately putting all his attention back to the young waitress.

Natsu rolled his eyes as Cana gave an apologetic shrug. Quickly looking towards the restroom he thanked his friends and made his way to his next destination. He figured Gray must have gotten too hot and wanted a break from all the dancing and people.

To Natsu's surprise he found Gray dancing with some blonde girl on the outer edges of the pit. "This bastard." Natsu growled. Annoyed that his friend had ditched him, Natsu prepared for an ambush.

…

Music echoed in Lucy's ears as the alcohol began to seep further into her bloodstream. Gray, the man she had just met, was dancing behind her with his chest pressed to her back and his hands on her hips. There wasn't much talking happening once they began dancing; letting their bodies speak for themselves. As she moved to the music Lucy was happy that the night was starting to get better. She took a liking to her newfound friend. He had a calm mysterious aura about him that captivated her.

Gray's hands roamed Lucy's body. His icy touch rolled down her hips to her thighs, squeezing the muscles lightly and causing Lucy to let out a small breath.

She wasn't lying when she said she comes here often. For the few times she was able to sneak out once or twice a month. Her and her friends would always come here to dance and have fun. To a place nobody knew who she was. Where she could act the way she wanted to. Some nights being just for the girls. While others lead to flirtatious encounters. Though, Lucy made sure it was nothing more than that.

She relaxed. Her head felt light and dizzy while Gray dipped his head into the crook of her neck. She pressed her hips further into him. She could feel his breath linger on her skin as his lips ghosted over the exposed flesh. The sounds around Lucy began to blur when she felt the softest kiss graze her, almost unnoticeable.

Was he teasing her or asking for permission?

She waited, continuing to roll her hips against his. She didn't want to assume anything yet. Placing both her hands over his own. She followed his grasp as it moved to the inside of her thighs. His large palms pressing tighter on her legs. All her senses were attracted to him, to his touch. She was in complete bliss while the heat rushed through her veins.

After a few more light kisses, Lucy caved into her desires. She twirled herself so that she was now face to face with the man that was slowly consuming her. She guided his hands to lock around the arch of her back. She noticed that his shirt was completely unbuttoned as she leaned into him and rested her hands on his bare chest. Lucy tore her eyes away from the firm muscle and glanced up to Gray. Chocolate brown meeting midnight blue. She noticed that the music had stopped, assuming the DJ was now done with his set.

She took in his features. His black hair styled perfectly to shape his pale face. He had a small scar on the top left of his forehead. Biting her lip, Lucy's gaze crept down to his mouth as she released a shaky breath.

"Man…I'm glad I bought you that drink." Gray inhaled, inching closer his eyes locked on her lips.

Lucy let out a soft chuckle. Not letting her stare roam any longer. She followed Gray's lead as she helped seal the distance between them.

"You just happened to be there at the right time…" She snickered. Trailing off, her eyelids fluttered close. Lustful anticipation for a taste of his lips.

Though, instead of a heated kiss. Lucy's lips were met with his face roughly smashed into hers as she heard a random man yell out beside them.