Love Amongst The Stars
Chapter 2: Feelings
Sunshine crept it's way into the small apartment, illuminating the sleeping blond mage. Tiredly, she unglues her eyes so they are looking at the ceiling. A smile was adorning her face as she reminded herself that she was actually a Fairy Tail mage. Peeling herself from her warm and inviting bed, she went to clean herself up for the day. It has been about 2 months now and it still felt unreal. She has a new family that excepts her for who she is. They even fought against villains to protect her. Saving her from her father's wrath and money.
Stepping into her kitchen, cleaned and dressed, she grabbed a glass of water. While making herself some breakfast she thought of her team. Team Natsu, the strongest team in Fairy Tail. She didn't think she brought much to the team, but she didn't complain. Natsu, Happy, Erza, and Gray had become the closest people in her life. Especially Gray. Whether he knew it or not, he crept his way into the young mages heart. Just thinking of him and how he rarely smiled, but did for her, made her heart flutter. Every time they hung out together butterflies danced in her stomach, about to break her calm and collected outer appearance. It was getting harder to keep her feelings in.
Grabbing her keys she left her apartment and locked the door. Strolling along the canal next to her apartment she let her thoughts wander, thinking about past missions. Thinking about the man she had a crush on and how he always seemed to be there to protect her. At one point, she thought he may have had feelings for her, but that is silly. Someone as cool as him, wouldn't be interested in a clumsy girl like her. A girl who always needed saving and was a burden to the group when it came to battles. Maybe it was greed, or maybe stupidity, but she didn't mind that she was a burden. It at least gave her a feeling as if she had a purpose and it let her be with new friends. Her thoughts continued to float around in her head as she made her way towards the guild.
Not too far away a raven-haired mage was getting ready for the day. After the usual morning routines of brushing his teeth, using the toilet and finding a bite to eat, Gray slid on a pair of black pants and swung a white button-up onto his body. Not bothering to buttoning it today. Once socks were on, he grabbed his boots to put on and laced them up. The same outfit every day made it easy to get ready and that's how he liked it. This morning was another morning with a certain blond friend on his mind. Who was he kidding? He wanted Lucy to be more than a friend, but he didn't know what to say. On the outside, he had a cool and calm exterior that made girls swoon but on the inside, he was shy and never knew what to say when he was interested in a girl. For now, he enjoyed being her friend. After the next couple of missions, once they knew each other a little more, he might ask her out. Girls like her were always out of his league, but something about Lucy made him believe she could be his.
Lost in thought, Gray had locked the door to his apartment and was heading to the guild. Walking faster than he intended to, being lost in his thoughts, he had almost caught up to the girl that had been on his mind. Once his thoughts were grounded again, he noticed blond hair bouncing in front of him. Her sweet scent sliding under is nose as a gentle breeze blew past the pair. Before he had control over what he was doing, he called her name, "Lucy?"
Turning around a bit startled, Lucy met eyes with the person she was just thinking about, causing a slight blush to attempt to creep onto her face. "Oh, hey Gray! You startled me."
With one of her award-winning smiles, she melts his heart again. Every time she smiled at him, he tuned out the world and she was the only one he could see. "So, uh, heading to the guild I see." SMOOTH one idiot. That's obviously what she is doing.
"Yup. I see I wasn't the only one that got a tad later start to today. So, know of any missions we can go on?" Lucy slowed down to match up with Gray's stride. Walking beside him felt good.
Hands in his pocket, hiding his nervous sweaty palms, he glanced to the side at her while he spoke, "I think Natsu found one for us to go on."
"Oh, awesome! I need rent money. . . . . again. Let's face it, I have a shopping habit. My mind forgets my wallet doesn't house my dad's money anymore. sigh."
Gray chuckled at his friend's constant money issues, and also maybe because she looked adorable pouting. "You and your shopping addiction. We may have to schedule an intervention soon."
"Haha. Very funny Mr. Fullbuster. While we are at it, we can schedule one for your stripping habits."
Eyes wide, Gray looked down to makes sure he didn't just strip in public, again. Thankfully, his clothes were still all on. A loud giggling could be heard next to him.
"Hahahahaha, gotcha Gray!"
"Oh, think that is funny? I know something funny, come here." Gray said leaning toward Lucy.
Yelping Lucy started speed walking from him, only to look back and see him on her heels, an ice cube in his hands and heading for the back of her shirt. Picking up her pace quickly, yelping again, she started to sprint towards the guild. Footsteps in pace behind hers. Finally, she made it to the guild doors and pushed them open. Thinking she was safe, she greeted everyone and slowly started walking in. Everybody was looking behind her though and then dread took over her body. Suddenly a chill went down her spine and froze her to the core.
"YYYYYYYAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
"That is payback. Have fun getting it out." Gray took a stroll over to a table and order a drink from Mira.
Lucy was struggling to get the ice cube out from behind her shirt, water now dripping down her back making her get chills. The men were trying not to enjoy the site but it was hard with her boobs bouncing everywhere and seeing water trickling down her back. A few nosebleeds were attempting to be concealed. Gray just sat back and watched her struggle while slightly amused, and maybe also turned on slightly (like the rest of the men.)
With the ice cube finally out of her back, a tired Lucy made her way to the bar to order her favorite drink. Sipping on the strawberry milkshake that Mira had brought, Lucy relaxed. Now tired from jumping around so early, Lucy began looking around for a tuft of pink hair. She was hoping for Natsu to show up with a mission like he normally does. Turning around to take a sip, she felt a person sitting next to her.
"Hi, Natsu!" Lucy said unphased.
"Luce! I got a mission for the group to go on if you want?" Happy sat on her head as she lightly nodded in agreement.
"Sure! When do we need to be at the train station?"
"YES! In about an hour. I need to get Gray and Erza too."
"Oi, flame brain. I am right here. I'll go on the mission, anyways."
AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH "Shit Gray, you scared me." Natsu yelled sweating bullets with his one leg up in a defensive scared pose. Happy had flown into the air after also being startled.
Giggle "Okay guys! I am going to go get ready. Don't forget to let Mira know about the mission."
"See you in an hour Lucy/Luce/Lushee."
Waving back to the boys, Lucy walked back to her apartment to pack her things. Along the way she ran into Erza and informed her of the mission, sending the red-head to the guild to verify and to learn more about the mission. Gray went back to his place to grab a bag of stuff before bolting over to Lucy's. He wanted to walk with her to the train station even though it made him nervous.
Opening the door to her apartment to leave, the stellar mage ran smack dab into a cool and clam Gray leaning against the wall. He smiled up at her making her heart melt.
"Yo. Figured I would walk you tot he station since I got my stuff ready pretty quick. If you want."
"Yea! I would love that." Lucy shyly smiled and locked her door.
The pair headed off towards the train station side-by-side chatting about everything. Making it to the train before the others, the pair decided to get the tickets and sit on the bench to chat some more. Both of their cheeks were slightly blushed and they were smiling at each other. They both were excited to spend another mission with their friends and together.
*** I hope you enjoyed this story so far. I had a bit of writers block, so sorry if this story is coming out slow. I still have to wrap up the last chapters of my other ones too, but brain is stuck. I am hoping to make longer chapters in the future, so please stick around. Comment and vote below to let me know how I am doing! ***