Lucy got the honor of spending her Saturday shopping. But before she did that, she was going to McDonald's to have Gray make her a strawberry smoothie.

"Welcome to Mc-" Gray stopped his greeting when he saw Lucy standing before him. "What's up?" he asked.

"I want a strawberry smoothie," she said. She smiled when he went to make it, realizing she was getting it free. She tapped her fingers on the counter as she waited.

"That will be $2.98," he said, handing her the drink.

"You made me have an awkward ride with Ur. I don't want to hear it," she said. She sat on the counter and swung her legs to the other side. "I never really cared for McDonald's milkshakes, but they taste different when you make them."

"I put extra stuff in when I make them for you," he said. He isn't suppose to do that, but his boss wouldn't find out.

"Does that mean you would make me a cheeseburger with actual meat?" she asked.

"Is that a hint?" he asked. She smiled and shrugged. He rolled his eyes and went to make her something. She was lucky he never ate there, or she would have to pay. He didnt understand how someone could see how the food is made and still not pack a lunch. She ate his drank his free food and drinks, so it was okay.

He came back and handed her a small bag that contained a small French fry and four piece chicken nugget. He wanted to give her something slightly edible.

"Thanks!" she said happily. She gave him a quick peck on the lips before opening the bag. "Honey?"

"Yes, Dear?" he asked. He started laughing. She was about to kick him, but he moved. He grabbed her a package of honey.

"Does anyone even come here? This place is always empty." She took a bite of her chicken nugget and looked around.

"It is at dinner time," he said. He leaned over the counter and watched his girlfriend. She was happily eating and looking at the ceiling, kicking her feet gently. When she picked up a fry, he grabbed it.

"Hey!" she said. He shrugged and put it in his mouth. She bit the other end if the fry, cutting his food intake in half.

"That's not fair," he said. She shrugged and put another fry in her mouth. He copied her and ate half of it. She shot him a glare. "You should have given me a full French fry."

"You guys are cute," someone laughed. Lucy looked over her shoulder and saw Loke. He was refilling the napkin dispenser.

"I didn't know you worked here," she said.

"Sweety, I was here before Gray," he said. He took one of Lucy's French fries.

"Can I eat my food?!" Lucy asked angrily. The two boys both reached for a nugget, leaving her with one. Gray even used her honey.

"Stop flirting and get back to work," their boss said, appearing behind Gray.

"Yes, ma'am," the two said in unison. Loke filled the straw cup. Gray grabbed a rag and hopped the counter. Lucy followed him around and watched him clean tables.

"Did you just leave your house to visit me?" Gray asked.

"Shit!" Lucy cursed. She forgot about shopping. "Mom wanted me to go to the store."

He looked at his phone. "It looks like I'm on my lunch break now. I'll go with you." He threw his rag at Loke, who happened to he walking by.

Lucy threw her empty milkshake cup away on her way out. Gray grabbed her hand and walked to the Walmart, which was a few stores down. It was smaller than most, since it didn't sell clothing.

Layla only needed a couple things, but they got a cart anyways. Lucy flipped the children seat up and sat in the main part. Gray pushed it.

"People are giving you weird looks," he said.

"I don't give a shit. This is fun," she said. She grabbed something from the shelf beside her.

"Just making sure," he said, laughing softly.

"That should be it," she said, checking the list one last time. They quickly paid for the items and started walking their separate ways.

X

"Are we all ready?" Layla asked. Gray and Lucy were standing in front of her. Their bags were beside them.

"Why did we have to leave so early?" Lucy asked, yawning. It was about six Sunday morning. She was a little upset that she was going to miss school, making her wait longer to meet the new students, but got over it.

"We want to get there early!" Layla exclaimed. "Now get in the truck!"

Lucy got comfortable in the backseat. She was in the middle, and Gray was beside her. He was going to sit up front, but he didn't want to leave her alone in the back. She yawned and closed her eyes.

When she opened them again, she was laying on a bed. She looked around and saw that she was in a hotel room. She remembered that they were going to the competition, so she assumed she was in their room. She noticed there was only one bed, though.

"You're awake," Gray said, stepping out of the bathroom. He shook his wet hair. "It's around two. We only got here an hour ago."

"Did you carry me up here?" she asked. He nodded and went over to his bag, looking for a shirt. "Where's Mom?"

"I think she's filling out paperwork in her room," he said. He pulled his shirt over his head.

"Her room?" Lucy asked. She remembered them all sharing a room before.

"She got a different room. I think it's on the next floor up," Gray explained. "The contestants get a different room than their masters. You technically aren't suppose to be here, so you get to room with me."

"Oh," she said. She almost wanted to punch Layla. She purposely put her in a room alone with him.

Sneaky.

"My first match is later tonight." He laid on the bed beside her. "I get to do whatever I want until then."

"That's nice. I'm going to go take a shower," she said. She went to stand up, but she was pulled back down.

"I want to lay with you," he said. He pulled her against him, burying his face in her neck. "Why don't you tell me how you like me?"

"I said it once," she said, blushing. She doesn't know why she bothers opening her mouth. Of course he would bring it up.

"I want you to say it again," he mumbled.

"I like you," she said. He smirked against her neck.

"You mispronounced love," he said. She felt her whole body heat up. "You're so cute."

"Can I go?" she asked quietly.

"Not unless you take me with you."

"Okay."

Gray blushed himself. He wasn't sure if he heard her correctly. He was sure he did when she stood up. He sat up and watched her walk to the bathroom. She stuck her tongue out and shut the door. He heard her lock it.

'She just tricked me,' he thought.

X

"Gray Fullbuster."

Lucy watched nervously as he stepped into the ring as the announcer called his name. She was watching from a screen in another room, along with the other contestants.

"Gray will win this," Sting said. "He's going to make it to the finals. I can't promise that I will let him win, though." Lucy laughed.

A buzzer went off. Gray stood calmly while his opponent, whose name was Josh, looked nervous. Gray put his hands up. The other boy nervously followed his actions. Gray threw a fake punch, making Josh think he was making the first move. He moved his hand back soon enough to see what the other was doing. Josh threw a kick. Gray dodged and kicked out his other leg. As Josh was falling, he put his arm to his throat, tackling him to the ground.

"Fullbuster!" the announced shouted. He held his hand up. Since the show was live, people across Fiore, except friends of Josh, cheered for him at once.

"You did that to Layla the first day I came to town," Lucy said when Gray entered the room. He ignored her comment and hugged her. He shot a glare at Sting. "When's your next match?"

"Everyone else has to have their first match, and the judges have to update the bracket, so maybe Monday or Tuesday," he said. He ended their hug, but held her hand. He may have been wanting to making a point to...

"Sting Eucliffe."

"That's me," the blonde male said. "I'll see you guys later." He high fived someone on the way out of the room.

"I already told Sting we were dating," Lucy said, pulling her hand away. "Let's go back to our room. I'm tired." She yawned and grabbed his hand, completely forgetting that she just took it away from him.

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