Hello, guys! Thank you for all the people who has given nice reviews . I appreciate all the good reviews you have given me. I'll try to make the story improve so you guys won't be wasting your time reading this fanfic. I hope you share this story to your friends and others. And here I proudly present Chapter two "Into Fire and Unto Ice"
"Run, Charles! RUN!" Wendy shouted at the flying cat as they made a run for it. It was hard enough to get away from Cana who has held the two captive all night. Cana told them to give Gray a chance. And only that night was when they were told that the Ice-mage had feelings for Lucy. But Lucy didn't know. Wendy gave in and let Cana do everything her way. And besides the sky dragon slayer thought that it was a good idea to pair them up so that Lucy can forget about Natsu. But still the thought of staying a minute longer with Cana was too scary. She kept drinking all night and she didn't want to be around someone who was under the influence of alcohol.
"That lady should learn how to contain her liquor!" Charles complained beside Wendy who was breathing hard from the exhaustion of flying.
"You think she's still after us?" Wendy asked breathlessly.
"I don't think so. She has to be sober to catch up with us." Charles decided looking at the place they came from.
"We should go home now. I'm still worried about Lucy despite the fact that she was with Gray." Wendy proposed as she got up on her feet. And they went on the way to Lucy's apartment. As Wendy reached for the knob she suddenly stopped.
"What's the matter Wendy?" Charles asked curiously.
"Well, that's weird. Lucy never forgets to lock the door." Wendy examined carefully.
"Well, nobody's perfect. She must have forgotten." Charles replied. Wendy nodded then opened the door and as they entered searching the place carefully.
"I'll be right back, Wendy I'll just go and look for something new to wear." Charles proclaimed as she flew to the other said of the room. And Wendy rummaged around the room until she reached Lucy's room opened the door and screamed.
"AHHHHHHHHH!"
"What's wrong Wendy?" Charles came flying in as she was wearing her new clothes to see Wendy who's face was so red and was pointing inside the room. And Charles flew inside to investigate to see Lucy on her bed sleeping peacefully and Gray (naked as usual) beside her bed. But the shocking part was What on earth was the Ice-mage doing there? And as Wendy and Charles continued to stare at them like idiots. There came a time when Lucy finally woke up.
"Hmm…." I stretched my arms which were stiff from sleeping. And I felt pain through my head and the feeling was like someone was hammering my head and it hurt a lot. I tried to stand up from the bed to see someone was actually beside me.I reached over to the black hair exposed then I draped of the covers to reveal Gray lying on my bed. Who woke up regarding me carefully then slowly getting away from the bed.
"Morning , Gray." I greeted.
"L-lucy?" He said carefully. Then I stopped to see Wendy and Charles staring with their mouths agape processing everything that was happening.
"O-oh!, W-we're sorry! We didn't mean to spy. We're going." Wendy managed to say as she closed the door. Then suddenly I was starting to feel everything again. My mind was starting to work again and I turned to see Gray wearing his shirt.
"AHHHHHH! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE GRAY?" I screamed at the top of my lungs. I couldn't manage it. This was a lot to process.
"D-don't y-y-ou remember anything from last night?" Gray asked inching away each word fear rose into his eyes.
"W-what happened last night?" I asked. Then suddenly there was panic that overcame me but the headache won't go away. What happened last night?
"You were so drunk last night then I brought you here home. I decided to stay since you might wake up and do something….indiscreet." He grumbled as he grappled his stuff with him.
"Indiscreet?" Stunned from the choice of words he used. His body relaxed when I stared there and did nothing. Then slowly everything finally came back to me and I remembered the part where I was drunk and I did…..embarrassing stuff to Gray. And it caught my attention when Gray walked off to the kitchen.
"What are you doing?" I asked reproachfully. I wasn't so mad at Gray for spending the night. I was actually guilty since I did a lot of unusual stuff and he was there with me last night to make sure I returned home safely. I knew he wouldn't take advantage of me. Gray, wasn't that kind of person.
"Making juice. It isn't breakfast if you're hungry. It will make you feel better though. I'd wager you're having headache a right now?" He asked as he mixed some liquid from the glass.
"Hey, Lucy? Are you still busy?" I turned to see Wendy who was covering her eyes with both of her hands followed by a haughty looking Charles behind her.
"No, not really." I said as Gray handed me the glass of juice. I drank from it and it actually tasted good.
"W-well, I didn't mean to spy on you guys! It's not my business whatever happens with you two! I just came to apologize!" Then I finally understood why she was so jumpy a while ago and why she was covering her eyes. Then I gagged the juice I was drinking. I looked at Gray for support who was stone-still.
"I-I …it's not what you think Wendy!" I said poorly. Even to me the excuse sounded lame.
"I get it." Wendy gasped.
"Please, uncover your eyes, Wendy." Then she did. Her face was blushing and I didn't know how to explain.
"Gray, just accompanied me last night. I was drunk and when he brought me home last night he decided to stay to make sure I was completely alright." I explained going with the excuse Gray gave me. Well at least it was almost the same.
"Oh. I thought that was it." Wendy smiled, relief filled her features.
"Seriously, what is it with girls drinking and then not managing their liquor?" Charles spoke imperiously.
"I'm sorry." I replied.
"Well, why don't we just go to the guild? I think there's something interesting gonna happen." Gray opted. Then I remembered Gray carrying me last night and told him the unfairness about my love life. I even told him that I liked Natsu. What was wrong with me.
"Gray, can I talk to you?" I asked holding on to his shirt.
"Uh, sure, Luce." He answered.
"Me and Charles will be outside if you need anything." Wendy declared. I nodded then started my talk.
"Last night about what I said-"
"Yeah, about Natsu?" He asked.
"Yeah."
"It doesn't matter. I promise I won't tell anyone but are you sure you're okay?" He asked instead.
"Well, I'm not really okay. But I'll manage. I wanted to thank you. For staying with last night." I decided letting go of his shirt.
"Anytime." He simply answered then patted my head as he headed for the door. And after ruffling my hair I felt a sudden feeling of insecurity. My heart was thumping for some odd reason. I didn't know that this happens when you were wasted. Unbelievable. This past few days has gotten too weird. And then I headed for the bathroom for a quick shower. Then changed into some decent clothes.
"Let's go." Gray said smirking at me when I came out. I never noticed….did Gray really look this…handsome? I nodded then walked beside them.
"Are you okay now?" Wendy asked me. And I knew what she was referring to .
"I'm fine. I'm fine." I said to her quickly. And I looked at the sidewalk where I walked everyday. Then unthinkingly ran and balanced myself in it.
"Be careful not to fall off." Gray followed me lending his hand. I looked at him then took his hand. The moment I did there was electricity…a sort-of static as our hands met. He held my hand as I balanced myself walking. When I was finally able to reach the goal I grinned then let go of his hands partly because I was getting self-conscious already.
"I did it!" I cheered. The moment I started to get down my boot was caught into the brick and lost my footing. "Ahh!"
"Lucy!" Gray shouted as he caught me into his arms. I stared into his eyes as I felt his arms around my waist and I was practically sitting on his lap.
"Umm….." Wendy said carefully.
"Thanks, Gray." I said as fast I could and got off him.
"Sure." He replied. I sneaked a look at him then thought why was it suddenly so awkward with Gray? What is wrong with everything. And as we finally reached the guild the other weird thing was we were always early arriving at the guild.
"Hello, Lucy, Gray, Wendy and Charles." Cana greeted. Who was shockingly not busy gulping near any bottle of beer. If Gray and the others were shocked …they weren't showing it. There was a look on Cana's face a hint of annoyance despite the smile there. What was wrong and Cana was suddenly staying sober?
"Morning, Cana! I see you're not drinking." I managed to tell her.
"Yeah, I think I need the strength to stay sober so I can voice out a few things I wanna say." She said emotionless glaring pitchers at Gray and the others who in turn tried to made a run for it.
"Hmm? Is there something you wanted to tell them?" I inquired. I was suddenly curious as to what those three were up to lately.
"Wendy and Charles! Where did you run off to this morning?" Cana called to the two retreating figures.
"Ummm…..we needed fresh air!" Wendy explained quickly looking at Charles who was pretending to scratch her fur.
"And of course Gray. GRAY GRAY GRAY." Cana said as she hurled Wendy and Charles with her.
"H-hey." Gray said mystically looking at her with a weird expression.
"What's wrong with them?" I demanded to Cana.
"Oh, nothing. Do you mind playing with Erza there while I talk with them for a while?" Cana said sweetly as she grabbed the three to her sanctuary. That left with me staring after them.
"Oh, right." I said giving up. I went to Erza who was sitting alone with frustration in her eyes. "HEY, ERZA!" I greeted her.
"Oh, hello, Lucy." She greeted back without even glimpsing a glance at me. I stared at her for a moment and she totally looked off. Her usually dark, long and bright hair was tied into a messy bun. And she was wearing normal clothes for a change. Not her usual armor get-up.
"Wow, I like the change of outfit." I said attempting to make conversation and to get her attention.
"Oh, thanks." She muttered still preoccupied with whatever she's thinking. I managed to keep quiet while staring at her then I couldn't help it anymore.
"Hey, what's wrong Erza?" I finally asked. I couldn't keep up the pretenses any longer seeing her like that.
"Oh, I just can't help but think about what happened yesterday. That's all. To think Natsu and Lisanna are finally dating." She replied as she drank her coffee.
"Oh. Why would you think about that?" I asked. There was a bit of edge in my voice as I was reminded of those two again.
"Well, I was wondering if I'll ever get settled down. Ever." She finally said gasping. Her words totally caught me off-guard and I did nothing but stare. "Is something the matter Lucy?"
"Gosh. I never thought you'd think about those stuff."
"I guess I understand that from your perspective. But seriously I don't see myself ever doing that. All my life all I ever thought was to protect this guild, take missions to help someone out that sort-of thing" Erza said. And little by little the guild was filled with people as it did yesterday.
"I understand what you mean Erza. I admire you so much." I said. And I meant it. And that made me think that I rather spend my whole life for the guild. I've already experienced a lot with all of the members of the guild. And shared good times through the good and the bad. I have a lot of friends here. This was the place where I finally found happiness. And this was the place where I fell in love for the first time. I loved Fairy Tail so much. And as I was daydreaming Erza laughed. That made her blush and we laughed together.
"Looks, like it's starting to get noisy again." I said looking at everyone. And when I turned to see Erza back to her usual attire back in her armor.
"I guess…this is the real me." Erza smiled standing up and stretching. I smiled back and couldn't help but think that I should give up on Natsu already. No matter how much it hurts. I had to. I'll just dedicate my life to the guild just as Erza said. And to just have fun and most especially to dedicate my life to my apartment.
"OH MY GOSH!" I screamed out of nowhere as I stood up thumping my fists into the table.
"What's wrong Lucy?" Erza asked edging closer to me.
"Dang, my apartment's loan is due in a week. I need money to pay up." I whined beseechingly. Erza giggled at that then extended her arm. Why don't we look for the others and take a mission?" She offered. I nodded, took her hands as she helped me up.
GRAY'S POV:
"Gee, Cana…I understand already ok?" I muttered for what seemed like the hundredth time as she sermon me for wasting her efforts for not doing anything.
"W-we're sorry!" Wendy apologized bowing to no extent.
"I don't think you get the point here, honey." Cana scolded. I didn't get it anymore. It hurts….It hurt a lot when I learned that Lucy likes Natsu. And I think I was stupid enough to stick to her and witness the girl I loved screaming out his name saying over and over that she likes Natsu. I don't get why she liked Natsu out of all people. What is it with him? That was what I kept asking myself. Crap, to let a girl have this much influence over me. Who were you…you little insignificant girl to make me love you this much.
"Well, I just thought that I'd go home and check up on Lucy." Wendy kept saying cowering behind me in fear.
"Just stop it Cana. She already said she's sorry." I said defending Wendy.
"And YOU! GRAY FULLBUSTER! You just had to waste that beautiful opportunity! I have foreseen that your relationship could have developed if you took it far. But you didn't." She accused. I have never seen Cana this angry before. Her face was flushed from anger for the first time rather than from being drunk.
"Well, I guess you had foreseen wrong." I mimicked her tone. Putting my arms around my head and lay down on the lazy chair.
"Well, that is hardly important right now." She finally calmed down and massaged her forehead.
"You should have realized that a while ago." She ignored my comment then started.
"You should still lead her on." Cana instructed.
"I don't see why I should." I replied. Not after seeing her in that state last night.
"I-I don't think we should plan this out. We should make Lucy decide. Don't you think it's awkward planning out her love life for her?" Wendy observed fidgeting with her skirt.
"Well, that's not the case. We're helping her forget about Natsu." Cana retorted.
"You think I should? It's clear she likes Natsu." I said.
"Well, Gray it really is petty that you wasted that once and a life time chance. It's not every day that a Natsu breaks a Lucy's heart." She said sarcastically. "But you should still make her fall in love with you. Both of you will benefit from it. And I wouldn't be surprised if she likes you a bit right now."
"What do you mean? She doesn't."
"You'll never know." She challenged. I gave up. Fighting back with Cana was seriously pointless.
"I agree. I mean who knows? Lucy might come to like you." Charles finally joined in.
"Charles?" Wendy asked surprised as much as I was.
"You see? That Is why I have always loved cats." Cana said durably winking at the cat.
"Don't waste it anymore Gray. I'm doing this because Lucy's my friend. I want her to be happy. And because you look really lonely. You need a partner."
"What happened to the fortune-telling crap?" I mumbled.
"Well, anyway go and show yourselves out there. I'm busy. I've spent too many minutes away from my baby. But remember don't waste it. Charles, why don't you help these two?" Cana instructed. Charles just nodded and we went out.
"Baby? She's likely talking about beer again." I said disgustedly. I turned to see a sad face lurking behind me. "What's the matter Wendy?" I asked.
"Now , that you have mentioned it. Gray…you like Lucy. You must be hurting." She pointed out. I suddenly felt the pain that I was trying so hard to hide.
"Nah, don't worry yourself about it."
"Why do people have to suffer." She sighed. I looked at her and suddenly I laughed.
"Sorry, it's hard not to laugh at that serious face."
"When did you start to like her?" She asked.
"Ummm…probably back in Edolas. When I saw her beaten up badly. I was so mad at the people who did it to her then I realized I just like her when I protected her from that pink guy." (sugarboy)
"I see." Was all she replied as she kept a straight face. And as we were walking did we just realize that Lucy and Erza wasn't there where we left them. While walking someone grabbed at my legs and I fell face-first on the ground.
"NATSU!" I groaned in annoyance.
"Is she there? Please, help me. Hide me." Natsu said as he hid from the tables underneath the counter.
"Hiding from who?" Wendy asked him.
"Lisanna. She's totally creeping me out. She wanted me to wear this silly dress. She's crazy!" Natsu explained.
"Well, that's not really our problem." I replied. And as I said so I couldn't help but stare at Natsu trying to figure out what he could possibly have to make Lucy fall in love with him.
NATSU'S POV:
"Awwww, come one! Why can't you just pretend to be nice even just for a day?" I replied angrily to the Ice-mage who stood there staring daggers at me. I can't believe this. I spent all afternoon yesterday being teased by the guild members about my relationship with Lisanna. And trying to escape from Lisanna to get to Lucy's apartment. I've been meaning to sneak in there for a while but Lisanna was making it difficult.
"Well, I don't remember doing any favors for chicken-brain's like you." He retorted.
"Well, yeah? At least I don't brag about my nakedness you pervert." I replied angrily. There wasn't a day that this guy got into my nerves.
"Bet I can take you on any day." Gray smirked.
"Yeah, bring it on you piece of garbage!" I aimed for him with my fist the same time he did which totaled with the both of us hitting each other.
"Please ,stop this! Don't fight." Wendy argued as she tried to come between me and Gray.
"What's going on here?" A deadly voice joined in. Fear suddenly shook my body. And I sense that it did the same to Gray.
"Nothing, Erza! Just playing arm-wrestling for fun! Right, Natsu?" Gray implied to me as he took my hand for an arm-wrestling position.
"Yeah! Totally!" I answered quickly. Erza scared the hell out of us sometimes. But what finally caught my attention was the blonde-mage beside Erza who staring at us intently.
"Hey, Luce!" I shouted freeing my arm away from Gray to stand in front of Lucy who seemed startled and backed away an inch. "Are you feeling alright now? Why did you ran off like that yesterday?" I asked her. There was so many things I wanted to ask her.
"N-natsu! Well, I suddenly felt sick so I headed…erm… home." She replied. When I felt someone grabbing my scarf to see Lisanna.
"Natsu-kun! How could you just leave me like that?" Lisanna cried.
"Lisa! How did you find me?" And I saw Happy behind her.
"So you were hiding from me?" She gasped.
"No…I just went to bond with these guys." I explained.
"Natsu, you really suck in lying." Happy announced flying to Lucy. "Hey, Lucy I missed you so much!"
"Happy, so did I!" Lucy replied.
"Well, anyway, let's forget about it and just go for a date!" Lisanna said grabbing me.
"No, can do Lisanna. We need Natsu for a mission. We'll have to borrow him for now." Erza interrupted looking at Lisanna with complete authority.
"Well, I guess we can just do that when you get back then." Lisanna said. She pecked me on the cheeks and walked dejectedly to where Mirajane was.
"What mission?" I asked Erza.
"Well, Lucy needs money to pay her rent so let's help her." Erza explained looking at me.
"Oh, right! Okay, let's go and take this mission Luce!" I told her.
"Y-yeah." She replied.
"So, what's the mission?"
"Well, we'll be going to the mountains somewhere in Mt. Higerra to bag a few herbs for the townspeople who are suffering from some disease." Erza started to say. "The pay is 900, 000 jewels."
"Okay, when do we start?" Gray asked Erza.
"Two days from now. I'll need to go and see master first excuse me." And with that she disappeared.
"Wow. I guess I can prepare for two days." I said.
LUCY'S POV:
Great. First, I just had to see Lisanna peck him on the cheek like they really had to do it in front of me? Seeing him now since yesterday really annoyed me to. Because, it even hurt more.
"I'll be heading out to prepare my stuff." I said to no one in particular.
"Hmmm? Hey, Luce! Are you trying to avoid me?" Natsu asked as he grabbed my hand, leaning close to stare at me.
"No."
"Is something the matter Luce? You can tell me you know. I'm your best friend right?" He said. Those words really hurt me then as the words sinked in. Best Friend? Right. That was my label in his life. Nothing more. Nothing less.
"Please, let me go Natsu. There's nothing really wrong." He did and stared at me.
"Lucy." Was all he said.
"Why are you acting like that Lucy?" Happy asked.
"Hey, Luce! You said you wanted to show me something right?" Gray interrupted then. I looked at him confusion masked my face.
"Oh, Natsu! Why don't we , Charles and Happy go for a walk?" Wendy said shoving Natsu while Happy and Charles followed them.
"But….." Natsu replied as he was shoved away by Wendy who gave me a smile as they went away. Then that was the time when Gray lifted me with his arms and carried me outside the guild to a quiet place. And when we reached the bench he sat me there and stood there his back facing me.
"Just let it all out. I know you want to cry." He said. And I did. I cried. I didn't care anymore even if it was embarrassing that Gray was witnessing all of this. And when I finally stopped Gray sat down on the floor still his back from me I leaned in and rested my head on his shoulders.
"I'm sorry, Gray. I'll try to control these tears from now on." That was the best excuse I had.
"What do you wanna do? There's still time before night time." He suggested. I was surprised with his offer but decided maybe going out and to do things was going to take my mind off Natsu.
"Anywhere." I finally said. Then he turned to look at me and smile. Then he took my hand and lead me to different places. We went to a bookstore where he said this was where he thought I fit in. I was actually touched since he remembered simplest stuff I did and it did calm me down. Then after that we went to my apartment. At first I didn't understand why we went here but then he told me to take a bathing suit. And I did. Then he took me to a very remote place. There was a lake and as he took his shirt off and threw it at the side as he smirked at me.
"What? Don't tell me you can't swim?" He challenged. Then he dived at the water. I felt a smile spreading through my lips as I changed in to my bikini then dived right after him. Then he playfully grabbed at me then I laughed and tried to shake him off. Then we swam more and floating just like that staring at the sky was so much fun. Then we got off.
"That was fun Gray. Thank you so much for this. Hell, for everything." I replied.
"Nah, no need for that." He sighed then laid on his back as he covered his face with his towel. That's when I realized these past few days Gray has always been there for me. And somehow he has made me feel happy. Even though he was the sort of guy who seemed cold and harsh he was actually pretty sweet and he was really kind. If only maybe if I fell in love with Gray I wouldn't be in such pain.
"We should get you home. It's getting late." Gray announced getting up to his feet. I nodded as he helped me with my stuff. And I looked at Gray and thought what if I liked Gray?
NATSU'S POV:
"Hey, Wendy. Don't lie I know you know why Lucy's been acting strangely." I demanded.
"What are you talking about? I dunno." She whispered as we sat there in silence at the bench.
"What you told me yesterday? Remember? And since when did Lucy and that pervert became so close? What if he does something wrong to Lucy?" I tried so calmly to say but this was just ridiculous. Why would Lucy let Gray comfort her and not me? Wendy brought me here in the park and we were watching Happy and Charles try and catch fish. I badly wanted to go and talk to Lucy again. What made her act so different?
"That was nothing. Forget about it. Gray won't hurt Lucy. Give him some credit Natsu." Wendy said defending Gray.
"Whatever. I just want to know what Lucy's problem was." I said as I crossed my arms in front of me.
"Just let Gray heal Lucy for now. She'll be fine soon if we do." Was all Wendy replied. And I couldn't shake it off me when I looked at Wendy's face who looked so sad.
"Lucy is suffering from that kind of pain and only Gray knows how to help her?" I couldn't help it as I hit my fist at the tree beside me. I was suddenly very angry. My body was shaking from the anger and my blood boiled.
"What's wrong Natsu?" Wendy asked standing up to examine my hand. "You got it bleeding! Why would you hurt a tree?" She asked as she healed the wound.
"I can't believe this. Are you telling me that I'm not capable of helping Lucy? And that Gray was? I feel useless!" I shouted angrily. The moment she finished healing it she just smiled and suddenly tried to hide her face. A few moment passed when I finally had the nerve to say "Wendy, are you crying?" I asked in disbelief.
"I just feel sad for everyone who has to go through so much pain." Why did this have to happen? It looks like Lucy gave up on Natsu for nothing! And now Gray was going to be hurt if Lucy would keep her hopes up with her feelings for Natsu if I let her know! In the end whatever happens someone will still get hurt. Wendy thought all to herself as she wiped away her tears.
"Okay, okay. I promise not to hurt the trees anymore if it bothers you so much." I muttered.
"Natsu, that's not what I meant!" Wendy said giggling.
"That's the Wendy I know." I said grinning at her. "But are you sure that Lucy will be alright?" I finally asked her.
"Not yet. But she will be." Was her final answer to me.
"I gotta go. Can you tell Happy that I just have to go and do something?" I asked.
"Where are you going?" Wendy asked standing up to stop me.
"Don't worry! I'm not going to ruin Lucy's time with Gray. I just have to talk to Lisanna." I mumbled. Then I fastened my pace back to the guild and breathed slowly. Then I finally found the face I was looking for.
"Lisanna!" I called out. She smiled when she saw me then hurried to me.
"Hey, Natsu! Missed me?"
"We need to talk." And I was nervous because tonight I had to tell Lisanna to stop the couple thing before I go to this mission. I felt like it was the right thing to do.
"Sure." She replied smiling all the way. I regretted it because a few seconds from now I know that smile I loved Lisanna wearing will vanish.
"Lisa, we gotta stop this relationship. We're already grown up and I've outgrown it." I said. The expression on her face was blank and she just stared at me.
"Why? Is It because you like someone else?" She asked and her voice was filled with sadness. I didn't understand it but at that very moment I suddenly thought about Lucy.
"No, I just can't afford to think like that. I still need to search for Igneel and-"
"So, I've lost to a dragon huh? It's only because of Igneel right? Fine." She replied.
"Fine? Lisa, look I'm sorry."
"No, it's alright! We can still be friends right?" She asked reaching for my hands to squeeze.
"Of course!" I replied. Glad that she was taking everything so lightly. Then at the moment I was finally glad that I was able to resolve everything. I just hope this stops the teasing of Lisanna and Natsu the famous couple of the guild so it won't bother Lucy again. Now that I've stopped playing house with Lisanna surely Wendy will approve of me spending time with Lucy right? And I ran off to meet Wendy again. And I saw her with Happy and Charles and told her everything.
"Wait…you broke up with Miss Lisanna?" Wendy shouted.
"U-huh! I figured you'd approve especially since you told me to stay away from Lucy if I was playing that house-play with Lisanna." I shouted proudly.
"Wow. I-I can't believe you did that!" Wendy gasped and her faced was suddenly placed with worry and confusion.
"What's so unbelievable about that?" I asked.
"N-nothing." She finally said throwing glances at Charles.
"How, annoying. To think all of that happened." Charles said.
"What's annoying Charles?" Happy asked.
"Nothing." She replied. Unbeknownst to them the girl who made it seem like everything was okay followed Natsu to see if he was off to see some other girl that's why he broke up with her. And yes, Lisanna heard their conversation all of it. And Natsu even told her that it was only because of Igneel. And now she knew that it was all Lucy's fault. And she suddenly felt hatred towards the Celestial-mage. And Lisanna hurried of as she cried.
"Why did you break up with her? Didn't you love miss Lisanna?" Wendy asked.
"Well, yeah, I would because she's my friend. To tell you the truth she's more of a little sister to me." I told them to see Wendy and Charle's face change into complete horror.
"No! This isn't happening. Tell me I'm dreaming Charles." Wendy said exasperatedly as she desperately tried to grab the flying cat. Who's expression was still mortified.
"I don't get it….why are guys making a fuss out of nothing?" I asked. I was starting to get annoyed at this.
"Enough of this! Spare me the drama! Let's go home! I'm tired." Charles said with force that even I was silenced with that. And as Happy and I walked home I couldn't really put my finger into it. But there was something that Wendy was hiding from me.
"You tired Happy?"
"Aye, sir." He replied then we went back to our house.
LUCY'S POV:
Then on the way home…Gray bought me dumplings that we saw. He must have noticed that I was staring at it and bought it. Then as we arrived I turned to smile at him.
"Thanks, so much for this day Gray." I said and thanks to him I had a lot of time to forget about Natsu.
"No problem." He smiled. And we stayed like that for a couple of minutes until Gray had to go home.
"Look, I gotta go. Sleep well." He said.
"Wait, Gray! Want to come inside and have some tea?" I offered. For some reason I didn't want him to go and leave me yet. Which was stupid since I should be avoiding that since I've already had a bad feeling in my stomach that I felt the whole time that I have spent with him today. And mostly I didn't want to bother him. But my selfishness won and took advantage of Gray's kindness.
"Ummm….sure." He finally said. Then as he sat there I prepared us some tea then served it to him.
"I'll be right back." I told him. "What are you doing Lucy? Why are you keeping him here? UGH. You need to get your priorities straight!" Oh, damn and now I was talking to myself. And as I returned there I saw that he was finished with his tea.
"Sorry, to keep you here. The truth is…I don't want to be alone. D-do you mind staying here for the night?" I couldn't believe what I just asked him but I just said those words. I must be crazy. I looked at him to see he was blushing.
"Okay, that's if you really don't mind." He finally said. He was fidgeting with his hair and stared into space.
"Okay, we'll go and do something together after I take a bath. Do you mind if I go first?" I asked him.
"No, you go ahead." He said waving me off. Then I hurried and took a bath as fast as I could. "Look, Lucy…you just invited him over to sleep in your house. What is wrong with me?" I just can't believe that. But no worries it's just a friendly sleep over. Nothing's gonna happen.
"Hey, Lucy? Have you seen the shirt I left a while ago?" I heard Gray ask. I hurried back and draped a towel around me then went outside.
"I think it's here outside the bathroom." I shouted back. I headed for my room and looked at myself. I was losing it! My face was so flushed! And my heart was beating in a weird way. And as continued to examine my body I saw that was actually losing weight. Gosh, I should probably eat more. But, no! My face wasn't red because a certain guy was outside there waiting for me. It was probably from the shower. I stared at myself helplessly then I can't believe it! For a moment there I was losing it. Oh, boy.
"Hey, Luce? Still there? Gray asked. Upon hearing his name I quickly changed into my pj's then opened the door.
"I was just checking if I can use the shower?" He asked innocently. I nodded then he went for the shower I sat there on the couch trying to behave myself but my body was tired due to exhaustion from swimming and moments later I feel asleep. And I had a dream. And in my dream….I was with Gray in my room! It looks so real. Then Gray came closer to me then wrapped his arms around me and said 'I love you Lucy.' Over and over again. I suddenly felt pleasure as he did so. He pinned my arms then kissed me forcefully. His mouth kissed mine carefully then-I STARTED CRYING. Because I wanted to believe that it was Natsu that was doing it to me.
"Lucy! Are you alright?" Gray asked. He was wearing a shirt and was sitting opposite me at the other direction of the coach.
"I'm fine." I can't believe I was crying because of that dream. Was it because I woke up and the dream didn't continue? What was wrong with me?
GRAY'S POV:
Oh men. The moment I finished taking a shower, I saw Lucy sleeping on the couch. I considered carrying her to her bed but was afraid to wake her up so I let her sleep there. Then as I stared at her sleeping face I couldn't help but stare at her beautiful face. And as I looked at her lips those rosy lips that I wanted to kiss badly which was something I shouldn't be thinking. Lucy suddenly screamed then she started crying.
"Lucy, are you alright?" I asked her reaching out for her automatically.
"I'm fine." She answered. I tried to comfort her letting her clutch me just like that. Then she stared at me. "I'm sorry, Gray I keep on bothering you." And with that she edged closer to me. And her body was just so warm that I couldn't help myself anymore. I've been controlling myself since this morning. If she just knew how much I wanted to kiss her this morning. Especially when we went for a swim and her hair smelled so wonderful. I wasn't even thinking when I grabbed her hand with my one arm the other to pull her head closer to me then I kissed her. She didn't react at first then I decided to take Cana's advice of taking it far then pushed her slowly and she was on a lying position. She stared at me with innocence. Then I pressed my lips to hers again. The most wonderful part was she was suddenly kissing me back! Our mouths were moving in different way as it explored each other.
"G-gray." She moaned. Then I decided to explore the length of her neck and I kissed every part that I could reach. "I love you Lucy. I want you to know that. If you give me a chance I swear I won't make you cry." I told her. She stared at me intently, confusion in her eyes then I didn't wait for her to finish. I reached for her pj's and tried to undo the buttons then that's when she stopped me.
"Please, stop." Was all she said. I stopped then searched her face for something.
"I'm sorry, Luce. I didn't know why I did that. Forgive me." I let myself one more glance at her seeing that she was hugging her knees to her. Then I didn't know what I was doing anymore then I grabbed my stuff and left her. I can't believe it. I actually told her how I felt. And yet I was rejected. I laughed at how pathetic I must have seemed. On my way out I passed Wendy who looked so tired.
"Wendy."
"Gray! You're still with Lucy?" She asked and noticed Charles who looked annoyed at the moment.
"I was just headed home." I replied.
"I see." Wendy replied. She looked like she was having a hard day. Well, that made the two of us.
"You alright?" I asked. She looked at me and nodded.
"I'm fine. See you tomorrow Gray. I'll sleep now ok?" She walked off inside with a Charles following her.
"Right." I answered. What was that all about? Then I headed home. I was pretty sure I'd have a hard time sleeping tonight.
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
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