It was a hot day: unbearably so. The two teens rested next to each other on one of the guild's many tables. Natsu's scarf hung loose around his neck and Gray was in nothing but his boxers.

Almost no one was inside the guild at this time. Either they had taken a request to a colder area to escape the heat or were off enjoying whatever place they could find that had a pool (the two suspected that a good portion had traipsed off to Sabertooth). Unfortunately, the guild pool had been damaged during one of their fantastic brawls, meaning not a single hot mage could go for a swim until it was fixed…

"It's hot…"

"Tell me something I don't know." Gray growled.

Natsu scowled at him and groaned. "Gray," he drawled, "Can't you make some ice or something?"

"Too hot. Too much work."

Natsu whined and Gray felt his nerves go on edge. "Can't we go swimming then?"

"Where?" he half-heartedly snapped.

"Mmm… isn't there a creek or something somewhere near here?"

"It'll be full of people you know… Frankly that'll be gross."

Natsu turned to him with a scowl on his sweaty face. "Then what about getting ice-cream?"

Gray shrugged, a 'yes' and began to pull back on the few clothes he had. The two shuffled themselves out of the guild and down the street. There were a few people out and about, most likely hidden away in the coolest spots possible, the crowd thickening when they neared the corner store. They waited in line and as soon as they had the two cones in hand, they raced off to a shady alleyway.

Leaning against the cool stone wall, the boys gave a sigh of relief at having the desserts. They stood there quietly, focusing their energy on restoring their preferred body heat. Natsu gave a smirk when he noticed a bit of Gray's vanilla ice-cream was dripping down his chin and leant up to lick it off.

Gray glowered down at him while Natsu flashed his innocent toothy grin. "What? Can't I do that?" He chuckled, "We have been going out for several months now haven't we?"

Gray blushed slightly and looked away. "Y-yeah…"

Natsu grinned and head butted him, "Who would've thought you're this cute?"

"Natsu…"

"Hmm?"

"You ice-cream is gonna melt all over me."