Chapter 15

sorry its taken so long.

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After a few short knocks to the door, Gray popped his head in. Juvia had just finished the wound on Tempest's side.

"So Wendy just got here..." Gray stated. The sisters then heard a commotion through the now open door.

"Whats going on?" Tempest asked.

"Lucy just went into labor... Wendy and Porlyusica are taking her to the old lady's house now. They said you'd have to wait til they know everything is alright. Since your injuries don't seem to be life threatening," Gray frowned. "Lucy was screaming pretty loud. I hope she's okay."

"I'm sure she'll be fine!" Juvia stated with a reassuring smile. "Where'd Lyon go?"

"He is helping out... ice chips..." Gray kinda laughed.

"Will you take me outside to the poolside? I want to train." Tempest asked. Gray looked at Juvia, who shrugged, so he picked her up gently and made his way out to the pool.

Upon setting her down, they briefly made eye contact, before Tempest blushed and looked away.

"About last night..." Gray started.

"You don't have to say anything. I totally understand. Heat of the moment, right?" Tempest blushed more.

"Uh. Yeah. I guess so." Gray sat down in the pool chair next to her.

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Tempest had worked up a sweat. It was hard to train when she couldn't get her bandages soaked. Gray had been throwing in a few helpful tips here and there. It had been about 2 ½ hours.

"There you two are." Erza walked up to the water and ice mages. Erza's red hair shined beautifully in the sunlight, giving Tempest a slight amount of redhead envy, despite her deep love of her own hair.

"How's Lucy?" Gray asked.

"Healthy, and so is the little baby girl. It was a quick birth, and Porlyusica said it went well. They've named the baby Luna. Wendy wants to stay with them to make sure nothing comes up later."

"Completely understandable. I wouldn't have it any other way" Tempest smiled. Luna was an adorable combination of the parents names. She was excited to see the little baby. And so was Gray. Who was fidgeting, trying not to seem to excited. It didn't escape Erza's eyes either.

"Gray, why don't you go congratulate the new parents. I'll observe Tempest's training for a while." Erza smiled. Gray simply nodded, getting up to leave. He gave Tempest a short glance, before walking away. As soon as he was out of ear shot, Erza's smile turned into a terrifyingly cunning fox grin.

"No excuses of being tired this time. What did I walk into last night. Were you two kissing? Are you dating?" Erza interrogated.

"No none of that! There was something in my hair. He was getting it out for me, you know cause I can't walk to the bathroom, or use my hands very well." Tempest said matter-of-fact like. Erza frowned.

"I guess I'll just have to ask Gray." She harrumphed and walked back towards the guild.

"Wait! Erza I need to use the restroom!

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Tempest was super bored. And her butt was starting to hurt from sitting on the bar stool for so long. She finally gave in and looked around for someone to carry her to her room. Her options were limited with everyone crowding the newest addition to the family. She waved over Laxus, who tried to look cool even tho he was at her beck and call. Tempest hated that he felt so guilty because of her miscalculation. He stood silently in front of her.

"Could I bother you to bring me to my room, please?" Tempest asked politely. He nodded subtly, and reached down and lifted her up.

About halfway to Fairy Hills, they passed an ice-make mage deep in thought.

"Hey Gray! Stop for a second would you Laxus?" Tempest asked.

"Oh, hey. I'll take her if you'd like." Gray told Laxus. The burly blonde passed her over.

"Guys, I'm not a doll, or a toy. I can't wait til I'm healed cause this is annoying." Tempest pouted.

"If there's anything I can do to help you, just ask." Laxus mumbled and walked away.

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Gray was sitting next to Tempest on the couch. It was quiet and a little awkward. Tempest, bored, began to play with the water in the cup Gray had gotten her. Gray chuckled and joined in, Making snowflakes and other tiny ice creations in the palm of his hand. This continued on for about ten minutes. Suddenly something cold slid down the back of Tempest's dress... presumably an ice cube. The water mage freaked out, accidentally knocking the cup of water off the table, onto her white dress. Her now see through white dress. It was as if time stood still. It was quiet again, and neither mage was moving. The only thing changing was the progressively reddening face of the wet dragon slayer.

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FINALLY! Another chapter posted. Sorry it took so long :/ Hope you enjoy it. And I hope you're excited for the next chapter! no spoilers here though. Sorry if Laxus is OOC. I kinda want him to come off as being brotherly, since he feels guilty. Which is odd for the other guild members. But I'll get into that soon enough. Hope you were entertained by the shenanigans. Much love and good night!