*Author's Note*
Hey guys. For all you NaLu shippers and fans out there, this is for you. But this story is mostly about Gruvia so there'll be some of that at the end. So keep reading til the end to find out! I also have something else that's special for you in this story. This story I recommend you to listen to a song at a certain part. I'll put a note there when the part comes up. I'll also put the artist and the name of the song in that reminder. Hope you enjoy this and make sure favorite and review!
In Micaela's Room:
Micaela: So what happens next?
Gray: Well... Fairy Tail Academy gets some new transfers.
Micaela: *gasp* TELL ME EVERYTHING!
Gray: Haha! I will don't worry. So once again, it started in Fairy Tail Academy, but this time, there's a surprise waiting for me in class...
Gray's Narration:
It was a completely normal morning on a completely normal day. Natsu and I fighting, Erza beating us up to get us to stop, and Happy and Lucy gasping at the situation but really not doing anything to help. But who would blame them. ERZA'S FURY IS LIVING HELL! Back to the point, it was a completely normal day... well...until I saw her.
Gray's POV/12:59 pm:
"Come on... JUST RING!" I thought to myself. I was staring at the clock with fury in my eyes. Officially, my lunch starts at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. And wanted to be especially early for this lunch period. OH THIS IS GONNA BE GOOD! (By the way, I'm not talking about the food!)
*RING* *RING* *RING*
"Have a good lunch class," said my biology teacher. In mere seconds, the classroom was deserted. Mrs. Gregory (AKA: Biology teacher) even left! I exited the pale room, and went straight to my locker.
When I got there, I put my right hand up to the lock and start twist, rotate, and flip itself. I did this until I got the teal door to pop open. In front of my navy blue bag, there it is. Safe and sound. Phew. The tan acoustic guitar doesn't even have a dent! Which is kind of surprising since the locker is very thin and filled with so many books. Anyways I take the instrument out of the locker and went to the meeting spot.
I sprinted all the way to the destination, with the guitar strapped on my back. In less than 5 minutes, I made my final right turn which lead to our... I guess you could say "conference room", but never a hang out. The "conference room" is a dark hallway, filled with freshly painted, sound-proof bricks. I'm telling you to call it a conference room because our group always discusses plans, pranks, surprises and parties. But today, one member isn't allowed to know about this surprise. That person shall be replaced by Elfman and Lisanna.
With the tan instrument still strapped, I entered the hallway to find that Natsu was standing there, fixing himself while looking at the mirror in his hand. I walked right behind him but he still didn't notice. So, I basically kicked him in the middle of the spine, which caused his body to jerk backwards.
"HEY WHA-" I immediately covered his mouth to stop him from finishing his thought, and he knew why. He then calmed himself down and looked at me straight in the eyes. I could see something in his eyes. Not the fire or the burning anticipation, but fear. Pure fear and nervousness. That was the first time I ever saw Natsu so frightful.
"You OK?" I asked.
"Honestly I'm not. I wonder if she'll...," the boy spoke shyly. Oh boy he's nervous.
"No she won't. I promise you," I told him genuinely. "Where's Erza?"
"She helping Elfman and Lisanna carry their instruments and the other props. They should be here at any moment," He spoke, little confidence returning to his voice. We grew silent until Natsu brought back the conversation, with ANOTHER confusing phrase. "Thanks for helping me so I owe you so much. I might give you a reward," the flame-head said.
"What do you mean by reward?" Unfortunately he wasn't able to answer my question. Erza, Elfman and Lisanna, came with the drum set, two tambourines, the microphones and even the bouquet of flowers! How could they each carry so much!
"Hey Natsu. Hey Gray. We got the rest of the stuff," the cream-haired girl said beaming.
"Hey," both of us spoke in unison.
"Natsu do you have you're guitar?" Erza questioned.
"Yep," he said pointing at the slick black case, up against the tile wall. I didn't even know that was there.
"So... are we ready to go? Lunch is about to end in twenty minutes," Elfman spoke. We all then stared at Natsu for the answer. He stood blankly for a second, then made up his decision.
"I'm ready," with the confidence completely returned to his voice and posture. We all give Natsu giant grins and walk down to the cafeteria together, where Lucy will be waiting for us.
We got to the cafeteria and start setting up the little amount of items we have. People started to look at us weirdly, until we brought out the instruments and electrical equipment. Then they all started to cheer. Once we finished setting up, we had Mira bring in Lucy from the distraction (which I didn't mention earlier and I should've sorry). The blonde walked in the cafeteria and found us with the instruments, looking very confused at first, until Natsu spoke.
"This song is for Lucy Heartfilia," he said into the microphone in front of him, flashing her a shy smile. Mira had to hold Lucy to stop her from falling.
Micaela: Hey! If you're wondering, the song they're about to sing is "So Easy" by Phillip Phillips. I love this song so much and feel free to listen to it while you're reading.
"Like a fall leaf from a tall tree landing on the grass
Like the white sand turns the clock in any hour glass
You're the reason I believe in something I don't know
You make it so, you make it so, you make it so easy
This letting go, so beautiful,
cause you make it so easy, to fall so hard, to fall so hard
Like the ocean pulls the tide and just to hold it close
Like the rain pour in a rainstorm makes the flowers grow
You're the reason I believe in something I don't know
You make it so, you make it so, you make it so easy
This letting go, so beautiful,
cause you make it so easy, to fall so hard, oh oh oh
You make it so, you make it so, you make it so easy, nooooo
You make it so, you make it so, you make it so easy
This letting go, so beautiful,
cause you make it so easy, to fall so hard, oh oh oh
You're the reason I believe in something I don't know..."
When Natsu finished that verse, the whole room was cheering as loud as they could. But that wasn't the end of the presentation. The rest of the group had to hold their hands up and silence the crowd so we could give the spotlight entirely to Natsu. He then began his speech.
"Lucy...I've known you ever since you've joined Fairy Tail and I have love every moment we've spent together so far. EXCEPT FOR THE BAD ONES!" Everyone couldn't help but laugh after that comment. "Lucy... I love you so much so..." He paused for a slight moment before he finished it off. "...will you be my girlfriend?" All the girls in the room squealed and we all could see Lucy's face turn bright pink but her response was as predicted.
"YES!" She then sped into the boy's chest and balled into it.
"Why ya crying! I just asked you a question!" Natsu said jokingly. Once more, everyone laughed at his joke. That got her to smile again.
"Since Gray helped the most, and we already got our rewards, I think Gray should get his," Erza said with her devilish smirk. I'M IN TROUBLE!
"OH YEAH! I almost forgot! Thanks for reminding me," Natsu said, adding his devilish smirk to the discussion.
"Come on guys. Let's show him his "reward"," Erza said, as nice as a demon. Erza, Natsu, and Lucy then gripped me, each taking a body part. Natsu and Lucy took my wrists, while Erza grasped both legs. I tried to resist but they grabbed me, faster than I thought they would. Elfman and Lisanna both stayed behind, since they had to go to class. So, the three of them, dragged me down the hallways, up and down staircases, through doors and many more! I was starting to get queasy! They finally let me go when we got to the front office. I asked them what I was doing here and they gave me a great answer!
"Here's a teacher's pass from the student council so you can show up later to class," Erza said quickly, handing me the pass.
"Here's also a map of the entire school internally and externally," Lucy said, shoving the two maps in my hands.
"And here is some keys to each of the classrooms from the janitors'," Natsu said, dropping the roll of keys into my already full hands.
"You're prize is waiting for you through in that room. GOOD LUCK BYE!" they all said in unison. I was then left in a deserted hallway, having no idea what to do or what is going on, so I decide to do what they tell me to. But first, I put my pass in my pocket, before neatly folding the maps and putting them in the same one. I then place my hand on the knob of the wooden door, turn, and open the threshold.
"Hello Gray-sama!" No way...