Lucy's P.O.V.
Gray abruptly stood up without any eye contact. He headed to a table, beside a huge window, and then sat on a chair. Resting his chin on his palm, he carefully gazed at the starry sky. I stood froze on my spot. Why was he so quiet? I blinked a few times at him. As if sensing my eyes on him, he slowly turned his head to look at me. Our eyes met and locked. Seconds passed and neither of us had spoken yet. The quietness was too loud. I wanted to scream to break the silence but I would look like a total idiot. This was so awkward. I blinked. He blinked. Unexpectedly, a laugh came out from me. I didn't know why but I found it funny. Soon enough, I heard Gray join me laugh. I made my way to him still laughing. Gently, I sat on the chair supressing my laughter.
"That was weird." I told him as my laughter died down.
"Yeah, it was." He smiled at me.
"So, what are we having?" I looked down on the covered plate. I took hold of the lid and lifted the cover up. Putting it aside, I felt my stomach grumble. On the plate were a side dish of vegetables, and cordon bleu as the main course. I grabbed my knife and fork ready to eat.
"Itadakimasu!" I said with joy.
"Itadakimasu." Gray replied.
I began cutting and eating my food. I didn't even know how hungry I was until now. Unexpectedly, I heard a whooshing sound. I looked up at Gray then sweatdropped. He was using ice magic to his food. His cordon blue and vegetables were turned to ice. I looked at him quizzically. He didn't seem to catch my attention on him. He just grabbed his food and took a bite out of it. I shrugged. I continued eating peacefully. But I began to wonder... I gazed at Gray again.
"Hey, Gray. I was wondering. Don't your teeth hurt when you eat ice?" I chewed my food slowly.
"I'm an ice mage." He stated not even bothering to look at me. What's the matter with him? He seemed colder towards me. I ignored it and began eating my vegetables. Then, I moved on eating my cordon bleu. I sneaked a peek at him and noticed that he was looking at me. I slowly lifted my head up letting our eyes meet. His eyes were so beautiful. I could get lost in them forever. But suddenly, a loud knock broke our little moment. I looked down on my food and ate the last piece of cordon bleu.
"I'll get it." Gray offered. He stood up heading to the door. I took note that he was already done. I craned my neck to look at him. He was already heading back to our table holding desserts. He put down a plate of chocolate dipped strawberries beside my plate. Then, he headed to sit down on his chair. I took one strawberry and took a small bite out of it. It tasted so good. I unconsciously let out a moan. Feeling Gray's eyes on me, I blushed a little.
"Sorry. It just tastes so good. Don't you want one?" I looked at Gray sheepishly. He looked kind of flushed.
"Uh-No. I don't eat something that isn't cold." He avoided my gaze.
"Never?" I asked him.
"Never." He coolly stated.
"Oh. Well, just try it this once." I reached out the strawberry; I just took a bite of, to him. His lips were an inch apart from it. He looked at the strawberry then, at me. I gave him a reassuring smile. He sighed in defeat. He took a bite out of it, his lips slightly grazing my fingers. I quickly withdrew my hand from him feeling a little bit faint from his contact. I was anticipating for a reaction from him but he didn't show any. His face showed no emotion. He just slowly chewed the strawberry in his mouth. Then, he swallowed it.
"So?" I observed him. He gave me a shrug. I slumped in my chair and ate the remaining strawberry in my hand. That's when I realized that Gray and I just shared an indirect kiss. I felt myself getting red. Looking down on the plate, I quickly grabbed another strawberry and popped it in my mouth. I could die that moment without any regrets but, I wouldn't be able to see what Gray did next. Slowly, Gray's hand took a strawberry from the plate. I watched in amazement as he popped it in his mouth. A small smile crept on my face. We finished the strawberries in no time. After eating, a man came in our room and took away our plates.
"I'll just take a bath." Gray said as he entered the bathroom with a towel. I lied on the bed waiting for him.
-Time Skip. After taking Gray's bath-
I raised my head up as I heard the cracking sound of the door. The steam was slowly escaping from the bathroom. I could see Gray's outline in the mist. Gradually, Gray's feature began walking out of the steam. I felt my heart skip a beat as I intently watch him. He stopped dead on his tracks but I was able to see him. He had a towel on his hair and another one wrapped around his waist. I was captivated by the way he looked. His hair was ruffled and his body was so perfect. It wasn't the buff kind of perfect but it was the perfect kind of perfect. As if feeling my gaze on him, he darted his eyes to look at me. I quickly averted my gaze and looked anywhere but him. I watched him from the corner of my eyes. He was slowly walking towards me. I began to mentally panic. I sat straight up and crossed my legs neatly. Then, I heard a soft creak coming from the bed. He was sitting beside me. I quickly stood up and paced to the bathroom.
"Where are you going?" Gray asked smoothly.
"Uh- To the bathroom. I'm just gonna—brush my teeth." I swiftly walked to the bathroom avoiding his gaze. I might end up drooling or something.
I held on to the sink and turned on the water with my right hand. Bending my trunk, I splashed my face with water hoping that it would cool me off. I mindlessly reached out for my toothbrush and toothpaste. Soon enough, I was already brushing my teeth. Gray's image suddenly entered my head. His hair, eyes, body took control of my mind. I didn't notice that I stopped brushing my teeth. I shook my head forcefully to stop myself from thinking about Gray. I swiftly finished brushing my teeth and went outside. I found Gray lying on the bed, still clad on his towel, reading my novel.
"Gray! You're not supposed to read that!" I ran to him not noticing that there was a wet spot close to the bed. I slipped on it and came crashing down on Gray's gorgeous body. Then, I felt Gray's hand on my back and the other one on my head.
"Are you alright?" I heard him say. I nodded burying my face to his chest hiding my blush. I could feel the rise and fall of his chest. His heartbeat added to the rhythm, making music to my ears. I prompted myself up, using my hands to carry my weight. I didn't want that moment to end; I stayed on top of him never avoiding his gaze. My book was shortly forgotten when he touched my face with one hand while the other played with my hair. I could hear my heartbeat. It was so loud, echoing in the room.
"Sorry! We didn't mean to disturb!" I was mortified when I heard Manami's voice. I slowly turned my head sideways only to see Hibiki covering Manami's eyes. Hibiki's expression was blank while Manami was blushing. When did they even get here?
"It's not what you think!" I shouted. I moved from my position but Gray held me tightly. I shot Gray a look but his eyes were focused on Hibiki.
"What's all the racket about?" Lyon's voice was just outside our room. Momentarily, Sherry and Lyon were already inside. Sherry's eyes turned into hearts while she wore a creepy smile on her face. Lyon, on the other hand, was smiling like a fool.
"This is not what it looks like! I sli-" I defended myself.
"Ah, love! Such a wonderful thing! It brings two people closer than what's possible." Sherry blurted.
"Hold on—" I tried to continue.
"Nice job, Gray! But maybe you should've dated her first before showing her your moves." Lyon added.
"What? There were no moves involve!" I shouted! I swear that my face was so red.
"Oh, were you using some—" Lyon was cut off by Gray.
"Shut up, Lyon! She slipped! It was an accident…" Gray was a bit red making him look cute and hot at the same time.
"Yeah… Whatever you say… Where going now. Let's go, Sherry. You can do whatever you want Hibiki. Good night Manami!" Lyon and Sherry headed outside.
"Good night, Lyon-san… Sherry-san!" Manami said who was still blinded by Hibiki's hand.
Gray sat up holding me by the waist. He shifted slowly, making me sit on his lap. He hugged me tighter to his chest. I looked down on my hands to cover my blushing face. I don't know why, but my heartbeat's in rhythm with Gray's, both were beating so fast and loud. I closed my eyes, concentrating on his breathing.
"What are you still doing here, boy-toy?" I heard Gray say. I barely lifted my head up to look at Hibiki. He was still in daze but soon, he wore a smile on his face.
"Sorry for disturbing you, Lucy and Gray-kun. We'll be leaving now." Hibiki seemed back to normal. I sighed in relief.
Hibiki turned Manami around and walked out of our room. Gray lifted me up and made me sit on the edge of the bed. He stood up and grabbed his clothes. He headed to the bathroom but stopped near the door with his back facing me. It looked like he was just about to say something but he locked himself in the bathroom instead. I lied down on bed, looking up to the ceiling.
"I should never have agreed to do this mission."
I closed my eyes and slowly drifter to sleep.
Authors Note:
Here's a part of the one-shot I was trying to make. I'm having second thoughts about publishing it so, I need your opinion. It's GrayXLucy as usualy. ;) Anyway, here it is:
"Well, Mira-nee accidentally gave Gray a magical drink instead of his regular water with ice. The drink makes a person say anything what he thinks/feels. The drink is still taking over Gray's body that's why he's still able to control it. But just few minutes ago, he couldn't help but trash talk Mira-nee's drawing. Mira-nee ended up crying." Lisanna explained.
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