Author's Note: I'm writing guys! I got two more one-shots lined up, so expect to see those over the next few weeks! :) This one is based of approvesport's artwork of Gray and Juvia taking a picture together at the beach! It's super cute, and then I got an idea so I hope you like it :)

title: beach days in a sunny haze
rating: T
summary: Singing in the sunshine, laughing in the rain.

As the sun's rays beat down on the sand, ocean waves crashing in the distance, Juvia's musical laughter filled the air as she skipped out onto the beach. Gray trailed leisurely behind her, a colorful beach ball tucked under his arm with an ice cream bar hanging casually out of the corner of his mouth.

"We're here!" Juvia squealed, whirling around with bright blue eyes and a dazzling smile. The sunlight played off her azure hair and ivory skin, complimenting her purple polka dot bathing suit and outlining her in a radiant glow. Lowering the beach bag from her arm, she pulled out a beach towel, laying it out across the sand before smiling towards Gray. "What should we do first, Gray-sama? Romantic walk on the beach? Romantic swim in the ocean? Romantic sand castles—?!"

"One thing at a time," Gray cut in, tossing the beach ball aside before lowering himself against the beach towel. "What do you want to do first?"

Juvia's eyes sparkled as she took a breath, opening her mouth and raising a finger in the air. But then too many suggestions flooded her mind, leading her to pause to sort her thoughts. Holding a hand to her chin, she mused pensively for a few moments before her face whipped up in excitement.

"Juvia knows! Juvia wants a picture!"

"Fine," Gray muttered, taking a small bite of his ice cream. "Go get the camera."

The girl squealed, clapping her hands together before quickly turning her body and digging through her bag.

"Got it!" she announced, scooting closer to him and holding her arm out. "Ready, Gray-sama?"

He grunted, glancing over his shoulder with his mouth full of ice cream. Juvia beamed, promptly shuffling beside him. She leaned her temple against his and winked, pressing her finger down on the shutter.

Click!

"Yay!" she cheered, turning her head and pressing a kiss to his cheek. "Thank you!"

He simply nodded, ignoring the faint warmth brewing on his cheeks as he took the ice cream from his mouth. "What next?"

Juvia turned the camera around, studying the picture playback on the screen. "Ahh," she sighed dreamily, cupping her cheek, "Gray-sama is so handsome…"

He scratched the back of his head, glancing off to a corner before clearing his throat. "So, what do you—"

"Oh, Gray-sama! Your ice cream's melting!"

"Hm?" he said, glancing to the drops sliding off and forming a puddle on the sand. "Oh, yeah. S'cause it's so damn hot today."

"Yes," Juvia agreed, fanning herself with her hand, "Juvia is a little warm too…"

He glanced at her, absently admiring the light sheen glistening off her skin as she looked off to the ocean.

"Do you want some?" he asked, and she looked at him, eyes lowering to the ice cream bar he held out. She smiled beautifully, making his stomach clench at the sight.

"Yes please," she said, turning to face him. She tucked her hair behind her ear before glancing up at him, a mischievous gleam sparkling in her eye.

Licking her lips, she leaned forward, taking the ice cream bar in her mouth. She dipped her head down, and he felt his face grow a little warmer as she slowly pulled back up, raising her hooded eyes to his. She released the ice cream bar with a wet sound, her fingers delicately wrapping around his wrist as she brushed her tongue along the corner of the bar and locked her eyes on his.

Gray swallowed, feeling a heat beyond the sun as she bit down the edge before withdrawing her mouth. She smiled coyly at him, tilting her head and batting her lashes as she swept her tongue across her upper lip.

"Uh—" he mumbled, but then Juvia's face scrunched up as she swallowed and cupped her cheeks.

"Brain freeze!" she cried, squealing as she shook her head and shuffled her knees.

Gray rolled his eyes, lowering the ice cream to his knee. He placed his other hand against the top of her head, turning her face and bringing her lips to his.

Juvia immediately stiffened, her face flushing dark as he slanted his mouth and traced the lingering juice on her lips with his tongue. Her eyes rolled close as she leaned into his kiss, making a small sound from the back of her throat as she pressed herself closer and tilted her head.

He gradually pulled away, brushing his thumb against the corner of her mouth as he licked his lips.

"Hm," he said, and she blushed as his dark eyes rose to hers. "It tastes better coming from you."

Steam shot out of her ears, pupils dilating at the fantasies running through her head.

"B-B-B-Brain freeze!" she squealed before falling over, stammering and covering her blushing face with her hands.

Gray simply blinked at her, arching a brow before lifting the melting ice cream and popping it in his mouth.