SHIVER


"Love keeps the cold out better than a cloak."

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow-


He's cold.

It's the first thing people could think about when they heard the name Gray Fullbuster.

Of course, he's an ice mage – an amazing one at that. All the people in Fiore and other places he'd been to know that his ice magic was superb and whenever he's around it feels like he's carrying his very own snowstorm.

The people who interacted with him usually noticed how the air around him was colder. Even when he's not using his magic, he's emitting such icy energy. It was one of the reasons why Natsu can't stand being in close proximity to him most of the time. It's not just his aura, his skin was also unusually colder than other people's. He's just like a walking iceberg.

Gray Fullbuster was ice personified, everybody knows that, but there's one thing many people wanted to know.

How could Juvia Lockser stand such coldness?

More than a few times, especially since they started dating, some people would approach her and ask about it. They were all curious how she could stand being too close to him but never shiver from the cold, in fact, she even acquired his odd habit of always stripping.

Juvia would always give a polite smile whenever someone was asking her about that but if truth be told she just didn't know how to answer such a question.

It was their perception of Gray, and she can't say anything about it just because she felt differently.

How was she even going to tell them that she had no idea what coldness were they talking about?

Many might not believe her when she tells them that he's not at all cold or maybe it's just her who can't feel it because there were a lot more she could feel when she's with him.

Yes, his magic was cold but wasn't it perfectly compatible with hers? Ice literally came from water and that's her.

So no, it wasn't his ice but the man himself that can make her shiver all the time.

Yes, Gray could actually make her shiver but not in the way that other people think.

It was not the freezing atmosphere around him but the things he does to her that always made her tremble. Whenever Gray was close, it was his slightest touch that sent a tingling sensation down her spine. It was his hand on her back, his lips on her neck and his fingers tangled in her hair. Even his stares could send a delicious sensation within her.

Now, how was she going to tell other people such things without them thinking that she was crazy or perverted?

Juvia chuckled to herself with her thoughts as she stirred the coffee in her mug, her eyes staring at the man occupying her thoughts. He was there in front of her only wearing his boxers, flexing all those muscles and killer abs, and frantically looking for something in the cupboard. She's not sure if he could feel her looking at him but she knew he won't mind her stares at all.

She wonders if he's aware of what she was thinking about.

She's not sure why she suddenly remembered such a silly thing – maybe it's the weather – but as she continued to stare at Gray, she could not help but think that all those who were saying he's cold were wrong.

Just look at him, ice mage or not, he's just simply hot.

They were there in his kitchen having late breakfast together because it was a snowy day and they decided not to go to the guild and just spend some alone time together. She stayed at his place the night before and it looks like she's staying for a longer time since he found another excuse to have her stay after they woke up.

Gray might not openly invite her over, but he has his way of making her stay.

His excuses to make her stay in his place ranges from he wanted to eat a particular dish he remembered her cooking for him when they stayed together in Amefurashi so she should come to his apartment and cook it to asking her to help him clean his place.

Yesterday it was to help him do his groceries and she ended up staying the whole afternoon and the night that followed.

Juvia chuckled again and picked up her mug as she walked toward him. "Gray-sama," she called out and the ice mage stopped his rummaging. Yes, he's hot but sometimes he's just like a child, Juvia thought eying what he did to the things she just arranged the previous day. "It's not in there," she said shaking her head with a small smile on her lips. She tip-toed and reached inside the cupboard next to where he was searching and took out the box of his favorite cereals. Instead of giving it to him, she took it to the table and started preparing a bowl for him.

Gray followed her with a cute pout on his face as his right arm automatically wrapped around her waist. "I was sure I put that box in there," he said grumpily. She's sure if she told him that his pouting face was cute, he would say he's scowling, not pouting.

Juvia had to bite her lower lip to stop herself from moaning when their bare skins touched. Yep, he's half-naked and so was she. She's only wearing her undergarments since she's more comfortable that way.

"So, why were you eye-raping me just now?" Gray asked when she finished putting cereals in his bowl, his arm still around her with no sign of letting her go, so, Juvia just leaned back on his chest.

"I was not doing such a thing," she denied pinching his arm when his pointer finger started to draw circles around her belly button. "I was just appreciating Gray-sama's physique."

"Oh," Gray hummed. "So, Juvia was not eye-raping Gray-sama but probably fantasizing to use his body?" he playfully said in a hoarse voice. His breath fanning her neck.

"Gray!" She's uncertain if she was calling him out for what he said or for the sensation she felt. Jeez, it's snowing outside but they were starting to ignite a fire inside.

His laughter filled the kitchen, but he had to stop when Juvia attempted to escape his hold. He held her tighter as he buried his face in the crook of her neck. Gray inhaled deeply as he savored her unique scent. "Juvia," he suddenly said her name in a somber tone. Juvia stopped fidgeting and waited for him to talk again. "What do you think about saving up most of your money instead of spending it on your monthly rent at the girl's dorm?"

"Huh?"

Juvia frowned and tried to turn around to face Gray, but he didn't let her. What was he talking about? Did she ever complain about her dorm rent?

"You see, I always hear Lucy complaining about her rent and I thought maybe you also have the same problem and I just never heard it from you before."

Juvia bit the inside of her cheek to stop herself from giggling when he realized what he was trying to say. She could not see Gray's face but she's sure she could feel his face heating up as he mumbled those words. "Gray-sama, are you asking me to move in with you?" she asked after making sure she won't end up laughing.

He didn't say anything, but his arm tightened around her. Juvia knew he was waiting for an answer, but she felt like teasing him. It's very rare these days to have an opportunity to tease him like that. "Well, if you're not asking me to move in and your concern is about my rent then, I'm not lacking with money. I'm perfectly capable of paying m—"

"Tsk! Fine, I want you to move in with me!" Gray cut her off before biting her neck out of embarrassment.

"Hmmm," Juvia had to close her eyes when Gray's bite turned into suck as he started to plant wet kisses on her skin. "Gray-sama!"

Gray's free hand started to caress her arm up to her shoulder. His touch stopped only to gently squeeze her shoulder, his mouth still on her neck. "So?" his voice was very low as he continued to nibble her skin and she could feel him pressing her body harder against his.

Juvia had to swallow and bite her lower lip when she felt his hardness poking her back. She could perfectly see where his actions were leading them.

"Should we get your stuff from Fairy Hills later?" he asked again when she didn't say anything.

"Ye—ahhh!" Juvia gasped and abruptly opened her eyes when Gray's hand on her tummy suddenly slipped inside her underwear and his fingers expertly found her folds. His hand on her shoulder stopped her from jerking away with the sudden assault of pleasure. She was left with no choice but to moan wantonly.

Damn! She knew that they were supposed to be talking about moving in together, but it seemed like Gray was intentionally diverting her attention so she won't say no to his suggestion.

Like she's ever going to say no. With him, it's always a yes.

"Ahh, Gray-sama!" she whimpered when he bit her a little harder and she could not help but shudder.

Fuck whoever said that it was his ice that can make people shiver!

Gray Fullbuster definitely knew more ways to make one tremble and it has nothing to do with his ice magic. Juvia sighed deliciously when she felt two of his fingers invading her slick core with one particular stroke. From the moment he started touching her, her body already responded to him and now that Gray could feel how ready she was for his ministrations, there's no stopping him and it's not like she's going to stop him at all.

No, Juvia suddenly thought. He's not cold at all.

They might not be completely naked – which was a wonder given the fact that Gray could strip faster than a person could blink – but Juvia could feel Gray's heated skin and they were both starting to sweat. She had to grip the edge of the table when he started to move his fingers faster and her moans came louder.

He kept on showering her neck and shoulder with wet kisses as his fingers continued to thrust in her until Juvia's body shook with pleasure. She was still shaking when Gray pulled his hand out of her underwear, he gently turned her around to face him and she was met with his smirking face. She was still in orgasmic bliss when he leaned down and gave her a shuddering kiss.

When he let go of her lips, Juvia could clearly see the dark desire in his eyes and it made her shiver.

Ah, yes. Gray-sama can make me shiver but in a good way.

That was what Juvia was thinking when Gray lifted her up on the table fully intending to feast on her and not the breakfast that they had completely forgotten.


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