It had been two months since Natsu and Gray started dating. The boys were getting closer and closer every day and Sting was warming up to Gray as well. Natsu and Gray had adjusted their schedules to spend the most time possible together. They would meet every morning at the front of the school if they had not stayed at each others house the previous night (which they often did). They would take turns walking each other to class and spent every minute in between periods, including lunch joined at the hip. Weekends were spent at each others house or out on dates when they could afford it.
Gray spent his days trying to spoil and please Natsu as much as possible. He held Natsu's hand if not wrapped it around his waist when in public and when they were alone he cuddled and hugged him as often as possible. He was happy even though Natsu complained he knew he didn't mean it and was only playing around.
Natsu hadn't had an episode during the whole two months and was feeling happier than ever before. He loved how caring and attached Gray was. He might seem clingy but Natsu didn't mind being held by Gray the slightest bit. This relationship was what he had dreamt of for years and he would do anything to keep it.
Sting was feeling a little mistreated due to the less time he spent with Natsu but he could tell Gray was making him a lot more happy. He still watched Gray but was starting to feel the raven wasn't so bad. Maybe this way Sting could get over being so attached and worried about Natsu all the time. If he were being honest he had the slightest crush on Natsu ever since they met. But Sting knew Natsu was hung up on Gray even since then so maybe now was a good time to try moving on.
Gajeel and Rogue had transferred to Fairy Tail just like Natsu mentioned and they've been attending for almost a whole two months. They seemed a little protective over Natsu as well but got to accept Gray since Sting and seemed to somewhat approve and he was, after all, the pinkett's best friend. Laxus and Cobra also accepted Gray. Laxus met Gray in person at the diner and had heard of him from Gajeel and the others. Natsu could finally relax completely after having all of his friends accept his boyfriend and it felt great to have their support.
It was Friday and Gray wanted to take Natsu out because they hadn't gone on a date in a while due to money issues. Gray got a job at the coffee shop he liked so much, to raise some money and finally had enough for what he wanted to do.
"Natsu what do you say about going out tomorrow?"
"Oh I'd really like that," Natsu started, "but I actually promised Sting we'd hang out this weekend," he finished, remembering he had plans.
The arms that previously held Natsu's waist dropped.
"You spent last weekend with him," Gray pouted.
Natsu laughed at his boyfriend's adorable yet childish expression. "I know, I'm sorry but we have been spending a lot of time together. I don't want him to feel lonely."
"What if I get lonely?" Gray asked in a seductive tone wrapping his arms back around Natsu's toned hips.
"Graaaay stop you know I can't resist!"
"Then don't babe," Gray whispered.
Natsu knew he couldn't give in or Sting was going to be stood up. He ran away from Gray's hold and rushed out the door grabbing his wallet and keys. "Sorry, Gray I can't stay see you later!"
Gray couldn't help laughing at his boyfriend's cute pink head disappearing behind the door. He sighed, though, he had been missing Natsu lately. He knew Sting had a right to hang out with his best friend but Gray had begun to feel a little intimidated. Natsu was his boyfriend and if Sting was keeping them from seeing each other for more than just over protective reasons then there was going to be problems. He tried not to dwell on it but decided he'd question Natsu when he got back just in case.
Meanwhile, Natsu met up with Sting at the diner. He still worked on most Saturday mornings even though Gray begged him to take Saturday's off so they could spend even more time together. He knew Gray got a job so he could cover costs for dates but he wouldn't let Gray cover every single one. After working their shifts Sting planned to go watch a movie with Natsu they had both been wanting to watch the latest action thriller movie.
After the movie, the boys decided to eat lunch at the restaurant near the theater. They were seemingly having a good time but later into their meal Sting stopped conversating and looked down at his food seriously. Natsu noticed his friends expression and asked if something was wrong.
"If I tell you something promise you won' t get mad or act weird afterward."
Now Natsu was a little scared. "Um, is everything alright?"
Sting took a deep breath, "Natsu we've been friends for a while but...I've kind of had some feelings towards you. M-more than friendly feelings..."
"Oh," was Natsu's expressionless answer.
"Hear me out, I would never have acted on them okay. I knew you were hooked on Gray and now your dating and I'm happy for you, really I am. I'm only telling you this because I sort of needed it off my chest and I plan on moving on soon so yeah...please don't hate me Natsu."
"I could never hate you Sting, I'm just surprised is all."
"I figured you would be, I hope this doesn't make things weird between us."
Natsu felt a little conflicted. He always thought of Sting as his best friend but hearing now that Sting felt more was a little hard to believe. Nevertheless, he couldn't hate Sting and he didn't want things to be weird either. "Nah were still good, you're still my best friend." Natsu gave Sting a reassuring smile.
Sting was instantly grateful to have a friend like Natsu. He was glad things wouldn't be too weird between them although Natsu would probably need a few days to take the information in.
They finished eating and headed their own ways, Sting to his own home and Natsu to Grays. When Natsu got home Gray was laying in bed watching some anime that was playing. As soon as Gray heard the door he looked up and smiled.
"Why hello, come back to finish what we started this morning?" Gray smirked.
Natsu shook his head with a smile but instead of greeting Gray headed to the bathroom. Gray frowned and followed Natsu to find him undressing. He watched Natsu strip off his clothing then turn to him when only his boxers were left.
"Sting told me he had a crush on me today."
Natsu had debated over and over in his head the entire way here whether or not to tell Gray. He decided to better be safe than sorry. He also though not mentioning this to Gray would be sort of like keeping a secret and definitely didn't want there to be any secrets between them.
"What!?" Gray couldn't believe it, no wonder he always wanted to hang out Natsu and worried as if Natsu was his!
"Gray please don't get mad he said he was moving on and that he's actually really happy for us."
"Is that why he didn't like me so early on when he didn't even know me?"
"I don't know but what I do know is that he's still my best friend and you're my boyfriend so please don't get mad."
Gray really wanted to get mad. He wanted to punch Sting for being so unfair and he wanted to keep Natsu from ever seeing him again. But looking into the slightly teary eyed boy in front of him made him forget his anger. He walked up to and hugged Natsu. He didn't care who found Natsu attractive or appealing. Natsu was his and Gray was Natsu's. He didn't need to worry about Natsu betraying him, he would never do that.
Natsu was relieved when Gray's body embraced him. The tears that were threatening to fall moments before were replaced with a smile. He felt truly lucky to have Gray he knew Gray wouldn't leave him over something so silly.
"So want to join me then?"
Gray only responded with kisses and Natsu took them as a yes. Gray took off his clothes in record time and urged them both in the shower. It's fair to say the boys had more than made up by the time they got out.
A/N: I know nothing much happened this chapter but I promise the next chapter(s) will have drama and be better! I'm trying to make these chapters semi-long but I'm also trying to post at least once a week. Every new follower and like to this story I get I get more motivated so thank you so much guys!
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