Summary: A bunch of one shots for the couple Gray and Lucy since they don't have much love as a couple. There are a variety of genres but some might be sad or tragic so there's a fair warning that some of these one shots could be one sided.
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Pairing: Gray and Lucy
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail all rights reserved to Hiro Mashima
I wish I noticed
"No we're not going out so can you please stop shipping us together Levy," I watched her as I entered the classroom with books in hand. She was pouting and was cutely glaring at her best friend Levy McGarden.
I rolled my eyes at I went straight to my desk. 'Not this conversation again'. This was a normal routine truth to be told; because I'm best friends with Lucy and since we have a good relationship many of our classmates take it the wrong way and assume we are boyfriend and girlfriend.
Not that I mind… but Lucy is really defensive about it. She would aggressively deny it until all the girls stop gushing about it. And every mourning it's the same thing; someone would tease her about it and each time she would excessively deny it.
"Lucy just give it rest, whether she believes you or not she only teases you because you always react" I said to her as I lazily glanced around the room.
For some reason she blushed and narrowed her eyes in my direction "But Gray I'm just saying the truth plus you don't want people to misunderstand!" she cried as she wailed her arms in the air.
Damn why do you look so cute? I hid my mouth with my palm trying not to reveal the small smile that was forming.
"Just leave it alone you don't see me panicky about it" I yawned. She slightly nodded and averted her gaze once I looked back at her.
I don't understand why you hate the idea so much though. Am I really that bad of guy that you will never in any circumstances date me? What am I already friend zoned or is the thought of just dating me disgusting to you?
I heaved a depressed sigh as I looked out towards the window since I was sitting so near it. I don't want to get caught looking at you but nothing seems to catch my eye.
'Why am I acting like a love struck puppy? It's not like I FEEL that way towards Lucy. It's not like I'm in Lo—"
Tch. I gritted my teeth as the lesson began, even my thoughts were starting to irritate me and go against my pride
Okay I admit I do like you. A lot. But I know you will never feel the same way about me. Ever. Which kind of stings every now and then when I think about it.
I know you don't like me that way or you wouldn't seem so disgusted with the idea to bluntly and excessively deny every time someone confronts you about it.
Why can't you react by insanely blushing and deny politely Lucy? Or say something like 'Gray would never date me' or something of the sorts? Why can't you react in a way that it will not sting so much?
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I fucking hate this.
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Stupid Lucy why do you have to look so cute?
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I'm in too deep.
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I really wish I knew how you felt about me. But who knows right?
I sighed for the umpteenth time. Well it could be worse, if you ever hated me or was never this close to me as we are now my life would be dull and boring.
I should be happy with what I have right?
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"Gray ack!" Lucy screeched as ice-cold water was thrown at her way. Gray grinned from ear to ear as he dropped the bucket down.
"Ahha You were making a funny face that time!" he laughed as he pointed his finger at her. She pouted but then smirked as she grabbed the near by hose and sprayed him with water. She grinned as he saw his retreating back.
"Take this!~"
He laughed and ran further from the threatening blonde
'You are just so fun to be with.'
:~:~:~:
"And then the chicken replied the names Ken. Chic-Ken." He said as he laughed with tears in his eyes followed by Lucy who clutched her stomach while laughing.
"Mo Gray I can't take it any more," she giggled with a tint of pink dusting her cheeks. Natsu looked at them both weirdly as he quirked an eyebrow up.
"It wasn't that funny…"
Gray only glared at him but still hears Lucy's laughing so he smiled to himself feeling all high and mighty.
'You laugh at all of my jokes.'
:~:~:~:
It was raining as the sky brewed with grey swirling clouds, it was storming and lightning was starting to flash. Gray and Loke got into a fight and it was pretty serious, it was a first and Gray didn't know how to handle it.
He was sitting on the bench outside, not caring about the water dripping down on him. He didn't know what he did or how to apologize since he doesn't know why Loke is so mad. He didn't notice his blonde friend behind him all drenched. She patted his shoulder gaining his attention.
"It will be alright. You two are best friends right? Plus if he isn't mad enough to fight you then he should just get over it and move on"
Gray nodded heaving a sigh of relief, feeling comforted from her words. "Ne, let's go before we catch a cold" she said as she smiled down at him. He nodded as they entered the school to go look for Loke.
'When I need advice you are always the first to be there for me.'
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"So what did you bring me for lunch today?" he asked excitedly. She blushed and took out his bento, she opened it and revealed steamed rice and vegetables, small sausages cut into octopuses and sushi.
He smiled "Itadakimasu!" She laughed as she watched with glee as Gray gobbled down her food. Loke nudged her with an agitated face "Ne LUUUUUUUCY why do you make food for this idiot? How come not me!" he whined
Lucy looked up as she pondered about it "Well this idiot hardly eats, and then when he does all he eats is frozen yogurt or ice cream!"
Loke tsked. "Well you shouldn't worry about this idiot. The way you make lunch for him it seems you guys are a couple!" Lucy blushed and started screaming at Loke while he yelled back.
Gray didn't take mind as he gobbled down the rest of his lunch feeling good that he is the only one Lucy makes food for.
'When you're in a good mood you make me lunch.'
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It was study period but most of the students were just gossiping. Gray was sitting next to Lucy, as they were the only ones doing work. Lucy said some things here and there but he didn't hear most of it. Something about wishing she had a nice boyfriend?
He narrowed his eyes on his paper, there was this one problem he was stuck on in math and he didn't know how to solve it. He's been staring at it for the past five minutes. The aura around him was tense and serious until he finally decided to speak up. "Ne, Lucy…"
Lucy's eyes widened as she stared at him noting the serious tone "Eh N-nani?" she blushed anticipating his next move.
Suddenly he drew a sheepish smile and poked his cheek embarrassed "Eeto can you help me on this problem?" Her blush completely disappeared and shook her head.
"Fine" she muttered. Gray smiled as he scooted his desk closer to hers not noticing her fidgeting.
'You help me with my studies.'
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Gray locked himself in his room as thunder roared from outside, another rainy day but he felt the mood was appropriate for it. It was the death anniversary of Ur, his mother and though he held in his anxiety attacks before, today he had gone over the line.
He looked at the window with piercing black eyes that once were blue, the hurt he has held onto was breaking him and he will collapse any second.
Bang!
Bang!
His door shook as it bolted open, revealing a determined blonde and angry Natsu.
"Gray get yourself together" he screamed. Gray looked at him blankly. Then in a moment he felt fragile arms wrapped around him and heard muffled sobs. He looked down surprised to see Lucy hugging him and crying.
"BAKA" she cried, "If something was bothering you then tell us! You know I'm always here for you." He gritted his teeth as tears finally ran down his face, he was hurt but after seeing Lucy like that he felt worse for being the reason.
"Sorry"
'You were there when I was emotionally unstable.'
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They were both walking home after a long day at school. They were just brining up old memories and how they were glad to have known each other for so long.
"Gray" she said quietly as she stopped in front of him. He cocked his head to the side "Yeah?"
She looked back at him; the corners of her mouth turned upward and gave off a warm feeling. "I'm glad you're always by my side. " Her chocolate brown eyes glowing, her cheeks tinting pink, her golden blonde locks flowing in the breeze.
He looked at her in awe as she then went on with her walking, brushing off the warm feeling arising in his chest, his temperature rising as he felt it warm his cheeks.
'And every time you smile at me, you make me all warm and fuzzy inside. As if that smile belonged to me alone.'
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He banged his head on his desk, feeling the heat now on his face, chastising himself for remembering many memories about his blonde friend.
'It's still a wonder why you have done so much for me. I blame it all on your kindness because I couldn't ask for a better friend.' He thought.
'But I want you more than a friend '
~Next Day.
"Mo! Lissana Levy and not you too Bisca!" she whined as three of her friends giggled around her.
"Just admit it Lucy you Liiiiiiike him!" Lissana gushed.
"Y-you guys you're embarrassing me!" she replied blushing madly while glaring at them.
"But you make it so obvious Lu-chan!"
"Yeah so stop being a baby and admit it!" chirped Bisca.
"Says the girl who can't admit her feelings to Alzack-san" Lucy replied smirking causing Bisca to blush and fidget, the other girls laughed.
"Ah she's got a point there Bisca" said Levy as she patted the girl's shoulder.
But after a few moments the girls went back and started to bug Lucy about her and Gray causing her to pout and deny aggressively that they're not a couple.
Gray looked down feeling rejected.
'I was watching you from a far; I didn't think it would hurt this badly. I was so accustomed to it that it would be weird not hearing you say those words. But I don't like it. As if I'm rejected and can't do anything about it as your words pierce my heart. '
"Yo, Gray, are you alright?" Rogue asked as he sat down next to him with his emotionless face "You look pretty grim are you sick?"
Gray shook his head "No, I'm fine thanks."
'The hell, my heart is thumping like crazy, no matter what I do I just keep replaying what Lucy is saying 'Me and Gray are not going out'
Why do you hate it so much Lucy? Am I really that poor for a boyfriend choice? Do you not know how much I actually care for you? I couldn't take it.
He stood up suddenly with his head looking down not even caring about the stares that he was receiving; he grabbed Lucy's hand as he walked by her.
He grabbed her wrist and pulled her out towards the hallway "I'm going to borrow Lucy a bit" after he shut the door.
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"Is something wrong Gray?" you asked me sweetly as we stepped out into the hallway heading towards the staircase.
Damn my emotions got the best of me. What am I suppose to tell you?
"Lucy we need to talk" I tighten my grip on your wrist. I felt a sudden jolt from your skin. You only act like that when you're nervous. Why are you nervous? I should be the one nervous! What the heck am I supposed to say to you in the first place?
"Uhh are you alright?" I hear the hesitance in your voice. I might as well get this over with. But should I confess? Just thinking about it makes my stomach flip up side down.
I let go of your wrist. "Do you mind explaining something to me?"
I turned and looked at you seriously. My heart almost dropped as soon as I did, you were breath taking.
Clad in your uniform you were still a heavenly sight to see. I composed myself as soon as I took in your sight. I raised an eyebrow. You might have thought I did that because of my question but I was rather curious why you seemed more out of it then usual. You kept fidgeting while I was waiting for your answer, your cheeks dusted pink. Were you sick?
"Umm explain what exactly?" your voice was pitched higher than usual. I was rather perplexed.
"Why are you getting worked up over a little thing? I can hear your annoying complaining across the class room" my anger was getting the better of me. What I really wanted to ask was why you hate the idea of me going out with you.
Your eyes widened "Eeeto…"
I sighed, "Again if it bothers you so much just tell them that. Its not a big deal Lucy."
"I guess you're right…." You trailed off. You're not even looking at me!
My heart is about ready to burst "Lucy, I'm sorry but even I'm getting tired of this"
'I'm getting tired of being rejected everyday'
"I'm sorry Gray I know it must have been childish of me. It's just I wanted people to understand that our relationship wasn't like that."
'Lucy you don't understand I want it to be like that'
"That's really a childish reason. Just let them talk see if I care." I said a bit too harshly 'I care a lot about you…'
Your smile was faltering "I just wanted them to understand that we are really good friends and….." you frowned as I waited patiently "and I really want to keep it that way…" .
Fuck. No point in confessing.
I struggled to find the words to come out as I waved a hand through my roughly spiked hair "Lucy… I understand but! Its still no reason to get so worked up. You don't see me acting annoyed about it, because I know…we will never be like that.."
My throat burns, and I feel like throwing up. I didn't want to say that, I mean it hurts me just by saying it but I thought better me than you.
What I didn't understand was why you were avoiding my gaze now, why you seemed so depressed. Did something happen earlier and I didn't seem to notice?
Family issues?
Pain issues?
Are you all right? Is what I wanted to ask but before I could you cut me off
"Yeah you're right Gray I should just stop acting hardheaded about it.."
Your voice sounded so cold and void of emotion. Did I say something to make you mad?
"Well we should get back to class" you said as you turned away heading towards the west wing of the school, quickly if I may add.
"Umm Lucy? Class is the other way!" I called out. She didn't turn back to face me and I was having an uneasy feeling "C-can you tell sensei that I needed to use the bathroom a bit?"
I only nodded and watched you leave. I was ready to leave but my legs couldn't find the way to move. As if I was bolted to the floor and I was stuck in this deep abyss of my own world.
I feel Rejected for the last time and nothing can make this pain go away.
"I guess that just how it is" I sighed as I slumped forward, head looking down, my heart broken.
"Are you an idiot?" I hear a snappy voice speak up. I turned around and felt alarmed, not only was I indirectly rejected but someone also watched it.
Who was the bastard that witnessed my humiliation?
Sting Eucliffe.
"What?"
"Pfft, I said are you an idiot?" Sting replied as he crossed his arms looking rather pissed off.
Gray didn't seem to care about being insulted "I guess I am… for falling for a girl who will only see me as a friend" he said glumly.
Sting bit his lip and glared at Gray, he then rapidly walked up to him and smacked him on the right side of the head.
"Snap out of it you Ice-Queen! You're an idiot for not understanding people's emotions!" he screamed. Gray looked at him wide-eyed but finally got to his senses and punched Sting in the gut.
"The hell Eucliffe! You see me get flat out rejected and then you hit me? That was not good for my heart you bastard!"
"You're kidding me right?" as he got up from the floor, the punch he received from Gray had a lot of force that it sent him to the ground.
"Why would I joke about something like this!" he panted.
Sting cocked his head to the side "You honestly don't know anything… do you?" he asked.
"Again what do you mean? What don't I know?" he replied with much agitation.
Sting dusted himself off, he then looked at Gray wondering whether or not he should tell him. He decided to give up the thinking and well go around and just say it.
"That Lucy likes you"
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"Eh?" he looked at him dumbfounded. He blinked once then twice not fully understanding Sting's statement.
Sting just tched as he turned around and walked away "Well you're the only one who didn't know. BAKA~"
Gray furrowed his eyebrows, the crease on his forehead deepened "Sting" he called. The tall blonde male stopped in his tracks and turned his head to face him.
"What?"
Gray swallowed really hard, the heaviness that was stirring in his chest had gotten lighter but he didn't want to have false hope.
"Are you sure about that?"
Sting rolled his eyes "Positive"
Gray looked down a bit ashamed, he still couldn't believe it "What proof do you have?"
Sting sighed and headed back towards Gray "I guess I'll just tell you," he said calmly. He leaned his back against the wall; he had bit of a grim expression.
"At one point I had a big crush on Lucy…" he started; Gray flinched and narrowed his eyes at him. Sting ignored the glare and laughed rather sheepishly "But she wasn't into me like I thought she was."
Gray relaxed, "How did you figure it out?"
Sting crossed his arms, smiling slightly to himself as if he were remembering a memory from long ago "Well one time we went out for coffee at a local book store, I was extremely nervous and couldn't contain my excitement because I thought it was like a date. But for Lucy it was merely a friends day out" he said sadly.
Gray casually nodded as he rubbed the nape of his neck, he kind of understood how Sting was feeling.
"Well to put the story short, a friend of hers caught us together and started to fan girl about it. I think her name was Mira, the third year here. Kind of like how all the girls tease her about you"
Gray again nodded; at least he wasn't the only one who faced this problem. "Yeah I know what you mean! And let me guess she went on a rampage and kept countlessly denying it !"
Sting only shook his head "Hnnnn"
Gray was taken back, a bit hurt thinking that's how only Lucy reacted to him. "Oh.."
"It was actually the complete opposite. Of course I felt flustered and happy that someone thought we were a couple but she just rejected it calmly. She politely stated that we were friends having coffee"
Gray looked away "I see…But isn't that better? You've seen the way she rejects me every time that question is asked."
Sting shook his head "Let me finish Gray. I wish she showed any emotion what so ever! She just dusted it off as if it was nothing. Completely ignored the teasing and then after a while she asked Mira politely to stop and that it wasn't like that! But with you.." he trailed off.
Gray's ears perked up waiting for Sting's response "But with you at least she has a spark. She can go on about it for half an hour to prove that she doesn't have that type of relationship with you. And you know why?"
Gray frowned "No, why?"
Sting only smiled sadly at him "Because she wants to hide the fact that she likes you since it was obvious to every one else. She doesn't want you to know she has feelings for you."
Gray gritted his teeth, as much as he wanted to believe that he still can't see the point though "But why would she do that?"
"GAHG Gray, what other reason is there? Because she thinks you don't like her! I mean that's why you try not to make it obvious am I right?"
'Crap'
"But—"
"No" Sting raised his hand signaling Gray to stop speaking "I am right because you now noticed right?" he raised an eyebrow.
Gray's heart sank "So s-she likes me?"
Sting face palmed "Yeah more than you know buddy."
"I see" he replied almost grinning, Sting looked at him in disgust "SO what the hell are you waiting here for? Go after her you idiot!"
Gray yelped but nodded at him, now heading towards the west wing at the school with full speed "Thanks Sting!" he yelled out.
He sighed "Matakun.." he looked out the window that was open feeling the crisp air push against his face and unruly blonde hair.
~Flashback
"Ara that's right you can't like Sting-kun" the white haired beauty bemused as Lucy rubbed her temples "Thanks for understanding" she muttered. Sting sipped some of his coffee as he watched the two girls amused.
"Yeah because from what I hear you like Graaaaaaaay!" Mira chirped, causing Sting to almost choke on the liquid. He turned his glance towards Lucy whose face was a noticeable red.
"Uresai! Uresai uresai uresai!" she cried with face still flushing pink, tears were up to her eyes "I don't like Gray!" she whined.
Mira smirked "Hnnnn You're face says other wise Lucy-chan" she grinned. And though Sting didn't know the third year well, he also agreed with her.
Because even though she was ranting and denying, her face says a different story.
'I guess I lost this round'
~End of Flashback
"Oh well, hopefully that dumb underwear prince won't screw this up or I'll kick his ass" he smirked to himself.
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"Why didn't I notice this before?" he ran down the corridor, looking everywhere for Lucy.
"If only I took a closer look at your actions and smiles I wouldn't have reacted that way," he muttered.
He felt ashamed, dumb, and an idiot.
But also happy.
He almost slipped as he ran past a corner, his chest was starting to ache due to all the running, he felt relief when he spotted her coming out of the girls restroom.
She looked awful with a sad expression on and red blood shot eyes. Her smile was dim and she looked as if she were waiting till her emotions got into place.
He felt guilty because he knows he is the reason but hopefully he is not too late.
"Lucy!"
She flinched and hesitantly looked back "G-gray?" her voice was soft but it almost cracked as she replied. It was too soon for her to face Gray again after that.
She waited until he caught up to her, he panted as he bend over and laid his hands on his knees until he regained his breath.
"I have something really important to tell you." he said in one breath.
"Y-yeah?" she asked quietly.
He stood up, now having a serious expression; he placed his hands on top of her shoulders having a firm grip on them. Lucy just stared at him blankly but couldn't help but not contain a blush on her cheeks even though she was frowning.
Gray sighed, he didn't care about the jitters he was having now.
Or the butterflies in his stomach.
Or the frantic beating of his heart.
Or the swarming of his thoughts saying 'Don't do it! You could be wrong!'
He didn't care about all of that.
The only thing right now he just wants to do is let Lucy know that he cares a lot about her.
He rested his head at the crook of her neck, he could feel the girl tense up but relax a bit, he slowly dropped his hands from her shoulders to the back of her waist now circling his arms around her, he tightened his grip in the close hug.
Lucy was buried against his chest 'Good' Gray thought 'She won't see how embarrassed I look right now'
"G-gray?"
He smiled slightly "I'm sorry. I wish I have noticed"
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And for once Gray felt like he finally got it right.
Sorry its so bad I know!T^T Thank You for the reviews and follows, it makes me all happy inside!^^
I didn't like this mostly because I switched from Gray's POV to third person. I know the first two fics were in the characters POV but I find it really hard to write it that way (hard to believe I know) I might just stick with third person T~T
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