I don't know, I'm motivated to write at the moment, so I might as well enjoy it. It's short, but it was for fun! Hope you like it... Have a good read!
PS: Natsu and Gray are 15...16!
"That's absolutely not what I intended to do!" Explained Makarov sheepishly and feeling guilty.
"Don't worry Master, it wasn't that much. It should go down quickly." Responded Mirajane, a little surprised of Gray low tolerance.
The Master had been reflecting on the fact that Natsu and Gray were now no longer little boys. It seemed that time had passed so fast! While thinking about that, he wanted to let those two boys experiment a little on what it was like to be a grown-up. That's why he proposed them to try a little cup of sake; it wasn't that much really…
Happy was laughing in his palms; he was currently watching Gray hugging Cana and she was returning his gesture with a big smile. She seemed more than amused by his behaviour. Standing by Happy side, Natsu was rather sceptical. He was somewhat annoyed to see Gray so affectionate. The ice mage was usually never so demonstrative...
"Are you okay Natsu?" Asked Happy, seeing Natsu's expression. He thought he might have been drinking too because he was a little red.
Natsu tried to rein himself in, to avoid raising Happy's suspicions. Unlike Gray, he had refused the master's little drink, not really interested. Gray's gaze was slightly distant, he wobbled a little on his legs and he had a haggard smile.
Natsu's blush was mostly due to the fact that in some treacherous corner of his mind, he thought that he wouldn't have refused Gray's behaviour to be directed at him.
For a while, Natsu had been hanging around Gray to see if he would be the next one he turned to. But for the moment, it was not the case. Gray had hugged plenty of people already, including Elfman, Macao, Wakaba, Levy (under the murderous glares of Jet and Droy) and Gray had even tried Laxus!
Of course, he was pushed back, albeit nicely, thanks to Makarov who intervened to insist that Gray was tipsy.
Something rather funny had happened: Erza had approached Gray, as if expecting a hug, but the ice mage had passed by and completely ignored her. The fairy queen had looked disappointed and outraged. Mirajane and Happy hadn't been able to restrain themselves and had laughed very discreetly, so as not to offend the mage.
Natsu suddenly decided he was tired of being a bystander. Just as he wanted to be more initiative-taking, he saw Loke enter the guild at that very moment. This seemed to catch Gray's attention and he rushed towards the redhead. Natsu wasn't sure why, but he had a bad feeling. He hurriedly approached the two, abandoning Happy in the process. Just in time, he grabbed Gray by the shoulders, who had his face too close to Loke for Natsu's taste.
With a red face, Natsu shouted at Gray "what the hell is wrong with you?"
Gray was a little disoriented and turned to face his interlocutor. His eyes widened as he realized it was Natsu, and to the fire mage's surprise... He threw himself into his arms.
"Natsuuu... It's you! I love you so much! You're so cool!"
Natsu blushed like never before and didn't know where to put himself. The fire mage's senses were overwhelmed by the very smell of Gray. He breathed in his scent slowly but deeply.
Very discreetly, Loke saw Natsu's hands tighten around Gray. The celestial spirit smiled mischievously at the scene. He wouldn't betray Gray, but the ice mage had confided in a roundabout way to him, that he liked… A lot the fire mage. That little drink must have given Gray the courage he lacked to embrace the fire mage. He would be sure to tease him when he regained his senses.
And seeing Natsu's reaction, Loke thought to himself that Gray was lucky, because it seemed his feelings were reciprocated!
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