Sometimes, all you can do is stare. This is what Lucy is doing right now at her best friend. She found herself frozen while watching Natsu, who could care less. She felt herself feeling flustered, but she couldn't help her reactions when her friend just stood there without shame at her appearance. For her, time felt frozen, but she snapped out of it when Natsu called out her name.

She squealed and jerked away, causing her to land on her bottom. "GET A BRA ON, PERVERT!"

Natsu shot back with a firm, "Nah."

"How can you say that?" The blonde lifted herself while avoiding Natsu. She just wanted to glare at the girl with all of her might for acting as though it was fine. Natsu was half-naked and could care less if she had anything on at all. "You have to wear a bra, Natsu! It's unladylike!"

"I don't," Natsu replied. She turned away from her friend and crossed her arms over her chest, while her eyes darted around looking for the bandages or vest that she had. She wanted Lucy to get off her back quickly.

"You're like Gray," Lucy continued. She was not going to let Natsu continue as if it was nothing.

"Lucy, mind your own business!" She winced at Gray's name being dropped in this conversation. It's like people bring up his name just to piss her off. She wished to have nothing compared to Gray.

"Natsu!" Lucy squealed once more. She was either hurt about what was said, or she had more to nag about. The pink-haired knew that she needed to quickly escape this. All she needed to do is find her vest then she can be gone. In frustration, she pulled her scarf over her breasts. This should stop Lucy for now.

"Is that why you have bandages? So you don't have to wear a bra? Stop being so weird!"

"Erza does it too! Ask her. Bras get in the way." Natsu argued as she lifted Lucy's bed. She smiled as the vest was found, but bandages weren't there. Finally, Natsu used her vest and scarf to keep things covered for the most part.

"You're not leaving here like that."

"Prisonment or a sleepover?" Natsu grinned at her small joke. She could stay here a bit longer. She didn't have much food at home anyways. She leaned back onto the pink comforter as Lucy's words echoed throughout the apartment, "NO!"

The pink-haired lifted her head, but she found herself enjoying the softness of the bed. She didn't want to move now that she was so comfy, "What do you mean?"

Lucy, who felt like she was at the end of her wits, leaned against the dresser. How can Natsu be so unladylike? There were too many men in their lives. She couldn't count the times that she had her clothing damaged. So how can Natsu just go like that without a worry? Finally, Lucy pulled out a shirt she had tucked away in the drawer. It was a cutesy v-neck shirt with a lion on it that had nothing to do with one of her spirits. It wasn't a gift from Loke or anyone. "Here, wear a shirt at least. Make sure you bring it back cleaned."

"Why are you being nice? Is your mind broken?"

"I'm starting to get ticked off." She shook her head. This is what she gets for being her nice friend, but she feels a headache forming. "Do you want to borrow one of my bras? Just to test it out?"

"Bras are off-limits. I would rather hang out with Gajeel than deal with that tightness." Natsu didn't stop there either, so with a sly smile, she added, "Plus, it's Loke's property."

Her forehead ticked. This was the final straw.

LUCY KICK!

And then all Natsu saw was darkness…

When she awakened, she knew she made a mistake with Lucy. Her famous kick was not something to be taken lightly. However, she was kicked outside of Lucy's house, and she did not think she was going to be invited in so soon.

Leaning against the brick of the house, she looked down at the rushing river, and beyond that was another row of houses. She missed her home already. It was in the forest with no neighbor in sight. She had utmost privacy to do as she liked. All she had to worry about was Happy's jokes, but she could still ditch him and run naked if she wished.

She prodded the fabric of the shirt. She was used to feeling the wind against her gut, and bandages that held on no matter the battle. This shirt was more tightly fitted for a woman's shape. At least she was able to leave without being fitted with a bra as well. When she looked down at the lion, she snickered, 'Loke gave her this. She thinks their relationship is still a secret.'

Natsu lived her life going braless, and no matter how many times she hears it, she will not wear one. Master and Gildarts made their argument, but she would not give in. She will always bring attention to the fact that Erza has armor where she uses bandages for her upper region. Even if she did wear a bra, they would find another issue to fight about.

Like the time that Gray brought up her short hair. Gray will find any small issue to bring up. He sucks for sure. Gray ruins anything if he talks about it. Bras? Long hair? Dress? Once he brings it up, she holds her ground even more. It's Gray's fault for all of this trouble.

Bandages were soft and flexible. She only encountered issues during battles, but clothes never really survive anyways.

She started walking with her mind moving through thoughts. One thing about this shirt, she has a bit of freedom. She knew this argument wasn't the last she was going to have with Lucy. She and the other girls will pressure her, similarly to how Natsu is now wearing a shirt because of Lucy.

She made it this long, so she can just continue for the rest of her life. Right?

Wrong.

She walked along the river path. Her eyes spotted something across the river. It wasn't a pretty sight honestly. Since it was Gray who also spotted her.

This could only end badly.

A bridge was between them, and she already could see Gray heading that way towards her. Great.

"Oi," Gray lifted his hand in some sort of greeting, and she returned the greeting.

Then he stood silently, waiting for her to say more, maybe even an insult. He scratched his head due to the silence, "So, what are you doing?" She knew he was looking for Lucy or Erza to be nearby, but it was just her.

"Going home."

He then spoke about the shirt that seemed out of place, "You're wearing a shirt… Did Loke give you this?" He was already jumping to conclusions.

"Lucy let me borrow it," then Natsu mimicked what Lucy said about making sure to wash it. Gray, feeling a bit more at ease, chuckled. They made eye contact for a brief second and they both knew what was going on.

Loke and Lucy. As if those two could keep it a secret. And they finally had proof.

Natsu wanted to tease Lucy. It was already the talk of the guild, so all they needed was more of a push. She wanted to see Lucy's and Loke's reactions.

Gray pushed his hair back, and then a moment later, his shirt disappeared. Natsu watched as the shirt hit the surface of the water, and then pushed along the rapids. Yet Gray continued, "Loke's going to kick my ass if I say anything."

"Don't worry, wait until tomorrow, and everyone will know." She saw that Gray was doubtful. "Everyone knows I can't shut my mouth, so I can't be blamed."

Now the two of them started walking together towards the direction of Natsu's house. Natsu wasn't sure where Gray was heading beforehand and didn't get a chance in their conversation to question it. Gray crossed his arms over his head, "I wish I made that bet with Cana. I lost the last one."

"What? My fight against Erza?"

"That was a one-sided beatdown. No. I wouldn't waste my money on a dumb bet like that."

"I'll show you a one-sided beatdown!" Natsu stopped walking and held a fist to his face.

"Not now. Next time try against Laxus, Mira, or Gildarts." He would surely enjoy watching a battle like that. However, those people normally avoided a meaningless fight if they had to.

She gritted her teeth. "Damn it, Ice Princess."

"What was that, Squinty Eyes?"

"Stripper."

"Flamebrain."

This escalated into a fistfight within moments. It wasn't long until Natsu was seen victorious as she sat on top of him and pinned his arms above his head. She was looking him straight in the eyes. She had a snotty grin as she held him there.

Now, let's imagine coming across this scene in public, what would your first thoughts be?

Yes.

Most saw a couple with the female taking the lead. Citizens started looking away with red cheeks. Gray glanced down and saw that the v-neck wasn't tight against her chest, but instead allowed a gap between her chest and any coverings. Gray noticed she was not wearing a bra or bandages.

Her boobs bounced down, barely touching his chest with her thin shirt between them. Her stomach was already pressed against his. He had a full view.

And he reacted just like a normal boy. There was a reason why Loke liked v-necks.

Blood.

It spread everywhere.

That was the last thing he saw before his eyes closed.

"YOU PERVERT!"

And that was the last thing he heard.

…

When Natsu arrived at the guild, she was wearing different attire. She had a jacket on that covered every inch of her. Not even her wrists were visible. This would be her normal winter gear, but the issue is that it was currently summer. And in her hand was a folded-up red shirt.

Natsu found herself being called over by Cana; however, she was halted by Lucy. "Please tell me that isn't my shirt."

"Yes."

She squealed as she pulled the fabric from Natsu's fingers. "What? Did you get in a fight? How am I supposed to get blood out of this?"

And Juvia was the next to walk over. She was gloomy and laid her head down on the table.

"What's wrong, Water Girl?"

"Gray-sama is in the hospital..."

Cana and Lucy shared a glance, while Natsu was blushing. She stared at the table, already knowing what Juvia was going to say next.

"Gray-sama had a severe nosebleed..."

The blonde slowly glanced down at her stained shirt and the blushing Natsu. Her jaw dropped down as she put two and two together. "I TOLD YOU TO WEAR A BRA!"