A/N: I would like to thank to those who left me reviews or are following this story. Appreciate the support you've given so far for my first graylu fic. I promise I will try my best to make this a mind blowing story, I hope. Anyways here's the next chapter. Enjoy reading(:

Chapter 2

I sneaked a glance to my side where Gray stood, hoping he will offer to give me a ride or something. He didn't though. He was bidding farewell to his friend and once he was out of sight, he turned around and started to walk off. I couldn't help but to feel a bit sad over the fact that we're going to part ways like this, oh well.

"I guess I got to call a cab now." I decided to break the awkwardness between us, if there was any as I dug through my bag for my phone.

"Here catch!" I looked up and got startled when a helmet was thrown at my direction but luckily, I managed to catch it. I glanced at the helmet before looking at him with a confused expression spread across my face. "You won't be able to find a cab at this timing. Hope on." Gray said as he sat on his bike, his hands already on the handle bars.

"I haven't sat on a bike before." I said with embarrassment latched onto my voice.

"Don't worry. It's just like taking a bicycle but more exhilarating." I hesitated as I looked back at the helmet that Gray threw at me. Is it safe? I mean just a few seconds ago I wanted him to offer me a ride because I didn't expect him to be riding instead of driving. I looked back at Gray and he was patiently waiting for me. Oh what the hell. I decided to walk over to him as I put on the helmet.

"Am I wearing it correctly?" I didn't care about asking a silly question. My safety was more important than being embarrassed. Gray released his hold from the handle bars and placed his thumb and index finger under his chin as he inspected me.

"Come here." And I obliged as I scooted closer to him, totally ignoring the close proximity that we were having. He raised both of his hands and went to my helmet. He double checked and adjusted my helmet, making sure I was wearing it properly before moving down to secure the strap underneath my chin. "Better." The smile he was giving off to me was making my heart beat rapidly against my chest.

"Thanks." I managed to squeak out before I moved to climb over behind him. Thank God I carried a bag that had a sling so I could put it over my shoulders as I held onto his shoulders for support. I thought he was going to ride off but instead, he grabbed my hands and brought them to his waist instead. If my red cheeks weren't that obvious enough, I bet it would be now if he turned around and looked at me.

"Ready?" He asked as I heard he kicked his gear which was making me more anxious and nervous now.

"I think I changed my mind. I'm going to get down. I don't think this is a very a good IDEA!" I screamed when Gray started to ride off.

I shut my eyes and clutched onto him like my life depended on it. First, it was thrilling making me scared out of my wits but after a while, it doesn't seem to be the case because I dared myself to slowly open my eyes. I glanced over Gray's shoulders and saw the focus and joy on his face as he rode his bike, it was as if he actually loves riding and enjoyed it. Everything was passing by us in a blur, like we were the only ones that matter. This time, I dared myself to look up to the sky and enjoyed the cooling breeze that was hitting us. Then it hit me when I realized he didn't know where I stayed.

"Hey Gray!" I shouted over his shoulders. "You don't even know where I stay!" I paused, taking in a breath before shouting over again. "So where are we going!"

"Nowhere!" He shouted back before taking a glance at me over his shoulders. "I'm just bringing you out for a ride until you decided to go home!" I couldn't help but to smile at his declaration.

"I think I'm ready to go home now!" I shouted back and he nodded back in reply. "I live at 25th Strawberry Street!" With that, he throttled and speed up causing me to scream before clutching onto him tighter again. After a few turns and down a few streets, Gray finally slowed down which made me dared to look up again. On my right, stood my apartment in view.

"Yo, we're here." Gray announced as he came to a stop. I reached for his shoulders, pushing myself up so I could hop down from his bike. I wobbled a bit before finally getting a grip of myself. Gray put his bike to a stand before getting off from it as well. "You alright?" He asked as I reached to unbuckle the strap that he fastened for me earlier.

"Yeah I am." I replied after my head was freed from the confines of the safety of the helmet. "Thank you though I got to say, is that how you ride with people sitting behind you?" He chuckled before grabbing the helmet from my hands.

"Kind of. This is just the way I ride her." My lips puckered to an O shape in a dramatic way.

"Oh, she's a girl now?"

"Yeah, got a problem with that?"

"No not an issue, it's just that your girlfriend might be jealous that another girl sat on her today." I said in a mocking tone. He just raised an eyebrow at me as he held his helmet to the side of his hips.

"Funny." I giggled as I covered my mouth. "Well, I got to go. See you around."

"Oh wait!" He halted and turned around to face me again. "Where do I go to check out my car?"

"Oh my bad. That's right." He pulled his phone out from his pocket, pressing a bit before showing me his screen. "Call this number and you'll know how to get about from there." I quickly dug my bag to reach for my phone and once I did, I pulled it out and took down the number.

"Thanks." Gray wore the helmet that I just wore a few minutes ago and hopped back onto his bike. His bike roared back to life as he grabbed the handlebars. "Get home safe." He said before he rode off. I didn't leave though. I stood there until his bike was no longer in my sight of vision. Sadly, I won't get to see him ever again. He looked like a fun guy and definitely, a very handsome one too. I sighed out in defeat before finally retreating back to my apartment for the night.

After slamming my door shut, locking it in the process, I dropped my bag on my coffee table before plopping myself on the couch. I laid there as I stared at the ceiling. I thought back about what has happened tonight. It was a bummer that my car broke down but if it didn't, I wouldn't have met Gray. I smiled widely to myself before not realizing I drifted off to sleep.

The next thing I knew I was awoken by the blinding light that manage to seep in through the small opening of my living room curtains causing me to stir awake. I rolled to the right, hoping to block the light but I ended up falling to the floor. I groaned in pain as I stood up on my knees and palms. It's morning already? I quickly looked around for the clock in the room and realized that it was already nine in the morning. I screamed before quickly scrambling off from the floor to head to the showers.

How could I have fallen asleep on the couch? I erased that thought away for now as I pulled out a new set of clothing from my wardrobe and put them on. After setting some light make up, I grabbed my bag before making my way out. I was about to run to my car but realized it was not there. Where in the hell? Oh yeah, I mentally smacked my forehead. Your car broke down your moron. I didn't had time to waste so I went through hell to hail for a cab. After getting in, I didn't relax though. I told the cab driver to speed all the way. Upon reaching my destination, I paid the cab driver before rushing out of the cab and safe landing into my work place.

"My, my, you're just in time Lucy." I was panting out in exhaustion as I rested my hands on the counter.

"Sorry Mira. I was out until late last night." Suddenly, Mira's eyes sparkled like diamonds.

"Did you-" She paused before continuing. "Finally gotten yourself a BOYFRIEND?!" She was squealing like a high school teenager and sadly, I had to plumber her hopes down.

"No Mira." Her brightly lit face turned to a confused one. "My car broke down last night so I had to get a tow truck arrange and blah, blah, blah." I decided to leave Gray out of the picture. "Oh, that reminds me!" I announced out loud before making my way to the back. I stuffed my bag into the locker, wearing my apron before pulling my phone out and dialed the number that Gray handed over to me yesterday.

"Hello!" His voice sounds awfully familiar.

"Erm hi!" I greeted back. "I'm calling to check about my car? I believed you got one of your guys to tow it yesterday?"

"Oh! You're that blonde chick who was with Gray right?" Blonde chick? Wait, was he that pink hair dude?

"Were you the one who came to tow my truck last night?"

"That's right. The name's Natsu. Unfortunately, your car is still in a fix but you can come down to check it out if you want."

"Oh thanks! The name's-"

"You don't have to tell me your name. I already know." I can literally hear him smiling widely from the end of the other line. What was that about?

"Okay so Natsu, can I get the address of your workshop please?" I scribbled down the location on a piece of paper as Natsu informed me. I bid him farewell before ending the call. I shoved the phone into my pocket together with the address and headed out to start my work.

The day started out slow but soon, it passed by in a flash and it was the end of the day already. We did our closing but Levy and I ended up playing, spraying water at each other which earned us motherly scoldings from Mira. After we were finally done, we exited the shop and locked it up. Mira bid us farewell before she headed towards the car where her husband, Laxus awaited.

"Hey Lucy, you need a ride?" Levy asked.

"Nah, I'm good. I need to go to the workshop and check on my car. Thanks anyway!" With that, we bid farewell once I've gotten my cab. It was a long drive but soon, I've reached the destination that Natsu informed me of so I paid the cab driver before getting off. The place was loud and rowdy which was making me uncomfortable, slightly but I plucked my guts and went in anyway. The first thing I saw was my car and I immediately went to it. Then I saw someone was underneath my car so I decided to ask him on the progress since he was the one working on it.

"Erm excuse me, how's my car doing?" The man slid out and my eyes widened when I expected the last person to be here.

"Gray?"

A/N: Oops, sorry for the cliffhanger folks. Just hang on tight alright? Chapter 3 is almost done. I hope you're enjoying this fanfic so far. Appreciate if you can leave a review before you go. Thanks!