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Chapter 8: Concern

"D-Don't tell me…you," Some had said that it was a disgrace for a man to cry since it would dishonor their dignity. But, for Gray, this was something else. It wasn't a mere reunion but, a long awaited dream that he held onto for days and months.

The mage lowered his head, facing the cold hard ground. He too, had kept the saddening memories piled up inside and now was the time to let them all out.

"Please…don't ever leave me again." His bare shoulders wrapped around the young girl as he dove his face onto her shoulder, it was as if he was holding onto his dear life.

"…"

The day full of gloom and sadness ended with an unforeseen situation…

Normal POV

Time was passing by very quickly. Only four days were left until the S-Class Wizard Promotional Trial, and people around the guild became busier than ever. Some had left off to train while the others had relentlessly been relaxing inside the guild.

The morrow day began with a big commotion starting inside the halls of Fairy Tail, and the reason was because of a certain blond celestial mage. After the surprising revelation from Lucy the other day, the ice mage had told her to also let the others from the guild know.

"Y-You remember…?" The fire dragon slayer stuttered unknowingly. His hands were placed on the young girl's shoulders which were shaking rather abnormally.

"Yes…Natsu." The blond smiled, not knowing that her honorific towards him had changed due to her memories being back to the way it was. The dragon slayer was about to hug the girl with all his might when, a blur of the color blue flew directly to Lucy.

"L-Lucy!" A blue furred exceed muffled into the said person's clothing. "I missed you so much! I knew you weren't gone forever!" Tears of joy and rejoice were hinted beneath Happy's tone as of the others, they smiled and happily laughed at one another's tears.

"Happy," Lucy gave an alluring smile. "I'm sorry…for leaving everyone…" Her head hung low to cover her blurry eyes as fresh tears fully urged to come out.

"Don't cry," The script mage placed a dainty hand on her best friend's shoulder. "It will spoil the day, Lu-tan…!" She giggled.

"Lu-tan?" Lucy wiped her vivid tears and gave a laugh at the blue-haired girl. "Just because I'm at this state, it doesn't mean you need to call me that." She lifted her hands to her hips and huffed out.

"But it fits you, Lu-tan!" Levy clasped her hands together in glee. Now she won't be called a 'shrimp' anymore by a certain gruff-like person.

"Great, there's another shrimp."

Or maybe not…

"Gajeel?!" The said person had a huge smirk on his face but behind that tough looking mask, he was all too happy for Lucy being alive and well. The iron dragon slayer ruffled Levy's hair into a mess with the protests from her team mates, Droy and Jet.

"I missed you, too." The celestial mage responded with a hint of sarcasm dripping from her words.

"Don't be like that, Bunny Girl." The black haired mage placed his hand on the girl's head then began to give her the same treatment that Levy had.

"Neh Lu-tan, so does this mean-" The petite girl started.

"Again with nickname-"

"You remember about your relationship with Gray?"

"Fortunately, yes…I do." A tint of pink covered her cheeks, but unknown to Lucy, a pair of hands grabbed her shoulders.

"And she won't forget it again!" Gray tugged the bottom of his lips upward, into a smirk.

(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

A few hours had passed and the evening had already dotted below upon Fiore. The ice mage went back home with the young blond, as they talked about random topics.

"I still can't believe what happened awhile ago…" Gray mused.

"Well, that's reality for you!" Lucy made a silly face while bantering the raven haired man.

"But still, what Natsu did was-"

"Gray," Lucy interrupted and turned around to meet the latter's eyes.

"Yeah…?" He gave a lop-sided grin while putting his hands in his pockets.

"Shouldn't you be training?" Looking up at him from her small height, she raised a brow.

"What do you mean, Lucy…?" Mimicking her actions, he glanced at her serious look.

"There's only four days more before the S-Class Trial," Lucy stated. "No, it'd be three if you counted today."

"But…"

"If you're worried about me, then don't be…" Her brown eyes flickered towards the dark sky as she continued. "I can take care of myself for two days, this is what you've been waiting for, Gray."

"Can I…" He trailed off. "Can I really leave you? Just from yesterday I found out that you regained your memories, and after all of that pain from losing you…I…I'm going to leave you again?"

"Don't be silly, it's just two days!" Lucy laughed, trying to lift his spirits up.

"But, what if something happens to you?!" His eyes narrowed down at the girl.

"Loke's with me, and if you're that worried then I'll just stay at the guild." She tried reasoning until he finally agreed.

"Fine, but for your own sake…stay safe." He reached his arms out, hugging her like his life depended on it.

"You too, Gray." She smiled at him.

"Hah, it's as if you're saying that something bad might befall on me!" He joked.

"How nice of you to ruin the mood." Lucy harshly pushed him back, and went on ahead the pathway.

"I didn't mean it, I swear!" He ran after her retreating figure.

"Oh shush!" Lucy retorted as Gray chuckled at her.

'Only three more days, huh?' He thought...

Dame's Notes:

Oh...joy, I have finally *CENSORED* updated...(¬_¬)

I swear, no one's going to review this...

Oh well~

At least the story's alive again...

Although this chapter was crappy so...kill me now...（x_x；）