Hello and welcome back! Thank you to my friend rein who helped me come up with this idea, though I changed it a lot lol. Who knew this type of story could get a bit serious? Certainly not me, but alas, here we are. Anyways, have fun and tell me what you think!

Lucy was definitely in need of some relaxation after the whirlwind of a week she had. Their friends wouldn't shut up about Natsu's new thing for her, which sucked! Being constantly reminded that your ship isn't sailing is not the most pleasing feeling! And worst of all, Mira joined the dark side and cheers Natsu on! She was supposed to ship Gratsu, but it's just falling apart and she seems to be the only one trying to keep this ship together. Even Levy will tease her about it… But luckily, Gray seemed to be a bit down recently. He needs to get his shit together because the love of his life was blatantly pinning after somebody else! Her, a girl! Gray was supposed to be Natsu's top! He's supposed to be the possessive seme who keeps his uke under control, but Natsu is acting more feral than Gray ever did! Goddamnit, her happiness and dreams will be squashed at this rate, and it's her own damn fault!

But what sucks even more than all of this, is that Lucy doesn't really mind when Natsu touches her. She doesn't mind his newly possessive behavior and his sudden need to kiss her at random times during the day. She was supposed to be immune to males and their flirty ways, but Natsu is the first one who's really riled her up like this!

And that's why Lucy needed a vacation. School had just started a few weeks ago so it was still a bit hot out, and this weekend happened to be the perfect temperature for the beach! She invited Levy and the other girls, happy to have a break from Natsu's excessive need to touch her and make her heart unable to calm down.

She was expecting to lay out in the sun and get some tanning on, the soft sounds of waves relaxing her and the calls of seagulls easily drifting her to sleep. It was so nice… the heat felt amazing on her skin and the warm sand beneath her was also so soothing. Her towel was rolled up into a pillow and she laid out, her body completely bare except for her bikini which would leave some interesting tan lines. It was a soft blue color and the top was made out of a stretchy material that easily fit her oversized breasts. The sleeves slipped off her shoulders in the same material so there was a strip of fabric on her small biceps. The front laced up, but wasn't really tied all that well so her breasts were almost falling out. She didn't mind though, since it was just the girls today.

The bottoms were very strappy with braided material holding the back of the bikini to the front, which was just enough fabric to cover herself. More braided strips of material went up over her hips and met at her back for a design that made it look like she was tied by ropes. Like she said, the top and bottom would leave some interesting tan lines, but right now, she didn't so much as care.

Her shades blocked any blinding light of the sun so she was completely content soaking up the sun and having a day full of relaxation. At least she felt that way until she heard the familiar voices of her other friends. All her female friends were here, so that leaves only one group of people. And that means Natsu was here. Damnit, there goes her peace and quiet and day of relaxation! No, she can pretend she doesn't exist! Natsu won't even notice her since there's plenty of attractive, shirtless males around them! She's sure the gay he's hiding will come and he won't even focus on her anymore. She just needs to stay completely still and act like the prey of a cheetah. They don't chase their prey unless they run, and Natsu was practically an animal so he must be the same way.

She stayed dead still, and luckily… Natsu didn't notice her at first. At least it was that way until Natsu's own boyfriend called out to her. "Hey, Lucy! Mind if I sit by you?"

His naked bare half was a site to behold that Lucy knew Natsu wouldn't be able to ignore. He may be naked most of the time, but it's different when you're at the beach… it's more playful and wet. Oh so wet and sweaty with their body parts rubbing together and making the most amazing noises at the fiction between them. Natsu won't focus on her. There's a half naked Gray so that will definitely distract him.

Feeling a little more confident, Lucy sat up in the sand, one hand behind her arched back with one knee pulled up to show her sandy thigh. She tipped her sunglasses down and smiled at her friend, wanting to see his and Natsu's encounter without the hindrance of sunglasses. "I don't mind. Make sure to save a spot for Natsu next to you."

Gray raised a brow at her as he plopped down in the sand and looked at her oddly. "Natsu will want to sit by you."

He turned away with a scowl, causing Lucy to hold a hand to her heart with her smile growing. "Are you jealous?

Gray snapped his gaze over to her and looked at her in shock. She smiled so warmly at him because Gray did care. He didn't like Natsu hanging around her… She shouldn't have doubted Gray's feelings like that. There's no way he wouldn't get jealous of his precious uke chasing after some girl. Awh, they were just so fucking cute. Lucy wants to scream in happiness! It's so obvious that Gray likes him! And she will do anything she can to keep Natsu's eyes off her and to focus on Gray.

"I-I guess…" he had a small blush, but refused to look at her. So he wasn't going to deny the gay anymore? What a relief. He should just come out and admit that he has a thing for Natsu. It'd make this whole thing so much easier. "I didn't think Natsu would actually kiss you."

How sad, he's heart broken. It must hurt to see the love of your life kissing someone else, especially a girl of all people. She needs to make sure he understands her side in this. She didn't mean to come between them like that. It's the last thing Lucy would ever want. They're her OTP and she will do whatever it takes to make them cannon.

Smiling kindly at her good friend, Lucy reached her hand out to place it on his shoulder with her eyes shining in understanding. "It's alright, Gray. I'm sure Natsu isn't serious. Just know that I don't have feelings for him. I support you one hundred percent."

Once again, his eyes widened, but for some odd reason, Gray moved closer to her. "A-are you saying you support me? Like… us..?"

"Of course. There's no way I wouldn't, Gray. It's love no matter how you look at it. I accept you."

"No!" Gray turned his head away and it made Lucy's heart break in half. It must be so hard to be different. He's probably used to being rejected, but Lucy isn't like those homophobic people. She supports any relationship no matter if they're straight, gay, or lesbian. Of course Lucy prays that it's gay, and she wants Gray and Natsu to work out. He's just so used to his love being wrong that he's trying to hold himself back. "B-but… Natsu— he, he—"

Oh my god, this just breaks her heart! He wasn't even doing this for his own sake. It was because of Natsu. Because he doesn't want Natsu to be looked down on. He's such a kind hearted seme who takes care of his uke. Natsu is so goddamn lucky to have such a man to take care of him. Gray is going through all this… just for Natsu's sake.

It made her release a shaky exhale as she shook her head. "It's alright, Gray. Natsu won't care if its you. You're so close, he trusts you to take care of this."

"A-are you really…?" His question confused her so she raised a brow at her friend. Maybe he's confused about her really supporting him. That must be it. He's probably had people be fake to his face about accepting him. She wants to make sure he understands that she's on his side.

"Gray…" Lucy leaned in closer with her thumb rubbing his shoulder in reassurance. "It's okay… I accept you. You don't need to be so scared."

She expected him to hop up and run after the love of his life, but instead, Gray grabbed her by the shoulders and pressed his lips to hers. She was shocked at the second time she was completely blindsided by her ship. Not only Natsu kissed her, but Gray kissed her as well? What the fuck was happening and why did her ship look like it was sinking in the waves of her life?!

Before she could really react, Lucy was shoved out of Gray's hold and was left sitting there to watch Natsu tackle Gray to the ground. She immediately felt relief! This must be what they needed! This last push of jealously was what'll make them so mad that they'll make out in front of everybody! She clasped both hands together and watched her otp roll around in the sand, but oddly, they weren't kissing or even hugging for that matter. They were punching and kneeing each other in places Lucy knew would hurt. But still, Lucy didn't lose hope. Maybe they were getting out their frustrations about each of them kissing her? The jealousy must be strong, and this was a way Natsu and Gray showed affection. Fighting was a part of their relationship. It's their own language that Lucy needs to learn!

"You fuck! How dare you kiss her! She's mine! I claimed her first while you were too big of a pussy to do anything!"

Gray dodged a punch to the sand, and quickly rolled, to the side before he grabbed Natsu shoulder and tried to switch their positions. "She doesn't even like you! You had your chance so is my turn!"

What the hell was happening now?! They're… they're fighting over her? No way! She couldn't get in the way this much! She was supposed to be an onlooker who cheers at their first kiss and just squeals when their hands touch! She wasn't supposed to be involved! They're supposed to love each other! She should have nothing to do with this! So why did they seem so much angrier than usual? Why was their no sexual tension? Why were they putting everything in their blows just for her sake? This was never supposed to happen!

"Natsu, Gray!" Erza grabbed both of them by the hair and yanked them away from each other. She still looked so fierce in a black bikini with her glare threatening them harshly. "Solve whatever problems you have right now! You're not ruining this beach day for the rest of us when you so boldly came without my permission!"

They both shut right up, but now, their gazes were on her. She didn't know what to do. Did… did they seriously like her? But how?! She doesn't understand! They're supposed to be gay, so why were they staring at her like that?! It hurt! It hurt in so many different ways!

"Luce… do you really not like me?"

Her heart broke in half at his saddened expression, the usual cheerful Natsu no where to be found. It made her want to reach out and touch him, but she was scared. She's convinced herself up until this point that Natsu was gay, he was just hiding it for some reason… But she can't do that anymore. Not after this.

"You said you'd accept me, Lucy. Did you really not mean that?"

Gray looked just as upset, making her feel guilty about her earlier words. She didn't understand what he meant! She thought they loved each other, but it's fairly obvious they don't. They like her, and she hurt them. But Lucy was hurt too. They may be broken hearted, but this ship she's been watching since she met her friends, has deeply impacted her heart. She was invested, and knowing that they don't like each other… knowing that she was wrong about everything and mistaked their feelings for each other, it hurt her just as deeply, and she was broken hearted. Tears couldn't help put slip down her cheek as she sank her fingers into the sand and squeezed.

"I-I didn't know you guys liked me! You were supposed to love each other! You were supposed to fall in love! Natsu is the bottom and he blushes when Gray calls him cute, but he has a feisty side in bed! Gray was supposed to be the top that takes care of his boyfriend, but secretly has a huge soft spot for Natsu and just wants to hold him forever!" She sniffled and moved a sandy hand up to brush her tears away, leaving some on her cheek. "I-I thought I was supporting you guys! I thought I was cheering you on! Telling you that I accept that your homosexual and still love you guys even if your gay, but— but I didn't know you meant this! I didn't know I was hurting you! I thought I was helping! I thought you guys just weren't ready to come out of the closet, so I was telling you it was okay! That I'll be there for you no matter what!" More tears slipped down her sandy cheeks with hiccups starting to interrupt her voice. "I didn't mean to lead you on! I didn't mean to make things worse! I-I'm— I'm sorry!"

Lucy quickly stood up and ran away without looking back. She burst into tears as soon as she was a few meters away and went to the water to try and calm down. Nobody dared to bother her after that whole monologue so she sat in the shallow water that was up to her ribs and sifted through the sand. Her tears plopped into the water below her, and she pouted a bit with sniffles.

She didn't expect anyone to bother her, but she heard the sound of someone pushing their legs through the water until two people sat down on either side of her. She was a bit embarrassed for some reason. She never told anyone her strange fantasies except Levy and Mirajane and now the two people in her ship knows that she ships them together. It's awkward and she's scared they'll call her gross or something.

"What the heck, Luce?" Natsu laughed out loud but leaned down to try and meet her gaze. "Out of every guy, it had to be Gray? Even Gajeel is better than the popsicle stick."

"Y-you guys have a strong bond. You may fight a lot, but I know that it's just your way of showing you care. If the other does something stupid, you hit them and let them know what they did wrong. But then when you do something the other one thinks is good, you playfully nudge the others shoulder and wrap them in a head lock. It's how you show affection, concern… and I thought it showed love too. But I guess it was just friendship."

"Stop pouting, Luce…" Natsu chuckled with his hand gliding over to hold hers. She peeked up at him when he touched her, but looked down at her lap again with a small blush. "You're too fucking adorable when you pout."

Gray rolled his eyes next to her and reached a hand out of the water to scratch his hair awkwardly. "Just so we're clear, I'm not gay."

"Are ya sure, ice princess? You could be hiding something deep down."

Gray glared at him, but a confident smirk soon split across his lips and he eyed Natsu expectingly. "Says you. You're the bottom who blushes in the relationship. Shouldn't you be begging for my attention right about now?"

"In your dreams!" Natsu scoffed. "I'm the one who made a move on Luce first! You're too pussy to even touch her!"

"S-Shut! I kissed her didn't I?!"

"Which I'll never forgive you for—" Natsu trailed off while leaning forward to yank him by the hair. "If you touch her again, I'll kill you!"

"Then you can't touch her either!"

Lucy just smiled down at her lap a bit sadly, but the hand holding her only squeezed her in reassurance. "Fine, I won't touch her then!" But despite that, he still held her hand under the water and ran his thumb on her hand.

"He's not touching you, right, Lucy?" Gray asked, so she popped her head up to look at Natsu, who had an innocent face on. She pouted a bit with a small frown and squeezed his hand a bit tighter.

"H-he's not touching me." She blushed a bit at Natsu's bold hand touching her rather nicely. Her mind went blank for only a moment, but she turned to Gray who was looking a bit shy. She faced Natsu again who grinned a her a bit mischievously before he released her hand to rub her thigh up and down.

"You look great in your bikini, Luce." Natsu smirked, watching as her face flamed before he moved his hand to her hip and slipped it under the braided ropes of her bikini bottoms. All Lucy could do was blush at her lap as one thought ran through her head. Maybe she got Gray and Natsu's positions wrong because Gray was acting awfully shy, while Natsu acted without thinking. Her eyes peeked over to the pink haired boy next to her as she watched his pleased expression while touching her. He was very confident, and Lucy has to say…

She found that awfully attractive.