Friday, 12 September 2014

Gray Fullbuster one shot - Jealousy

Just a short one for Gray, because seriously, who doesn't love him?
Read, comment and Enjoy!
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                Natalie was sat on the stairs to the second floor. Laxus sat beside her. It was a compromise they had, a space between the floors that connected them. They had met through the headphones they both always carried, and a strong friendship had blossomed. They spoke of many things, and they sparred often. But today they were simply sat, as Natalie’s sharp green eyes were focused on a particular mage across the room.
                 This particular mage was fairly new to the guild. She was good with her magic, and she was a nice enough person. Natalie just couldn’t stand her, she irked her in a way that Natalie couldn’t shrug off. Every time she saw that curled blue hair a rush of irritation rushed through her. Every time she heard the words, “Juvia does,” Natalie had to resist the urge to lunge at the mage and beat her until she learned how to use the word “I”.
                Even through all of this, Natalie couldn’t stop watching as Juvia walked around the room. “Juvia is getting a drink.” She said to Lucy, and then walked over to Mira. Natalie’s fists clenched.
                “I don’t like her.” She muttered, and felt Laxus’s body shudder in a quiet laugh.
                “I can tell. And I wonder why…” His voice trailed off, but his tone was teasing. He laughed again as green eyes glared at him, “Oh Gray-sama, Juvia loves you!” He said in a high mocking voice, “Oh Gray-sama, please punish Juvia!” Natalie elbowed him, but couldn’t deny that his imitation had a hint of anger running through her veins.
                She had always been close with the Ice mage, she and Gray went on missions together all the time. Or, they did until she showed up. Juvia followed Gray around like a puppy, and since Gray was too polite to tell her to leave, it was Natalie who left. She just couldn’t stand her!
                “You know, if you just told Gray, you’d be done with all of this.” Laxus said, “although your jealousy is entertaining.”
                “I’m not jealous.” Natalie spat out through gritted teeth. “I just don’t like her.”
                “Because she gets more time with Gray. I don’t know why you don’t just go for a shag, what’s the worst that can happen?”   
                Natalie glared again, but she knew he was right. Why was Gray always putting up with Juvia? Wasn’t he aggravated? Didn’t he find her annoying? Did he honestly prefer her company?
                If she was honest with herself –which she wasn’t- she would admit that that was what bothered her the most. Natalie herself was also a water mage, and felt like Gray had replaced her. Did Gray really like Juvia more than her? It seemed so, the two of them were always together.
                As if the universe knew her thoughts, Gray walked in. Natalie saw Juvia’s eyes light up. “Gray-sama! Juvia saved a seat for you!”
                Natalie scoffed, “I’ll see you around Laxus.” She got up and made her way down the stairs. She kept her eyes on the door, knowing that if she saw Juvia clinging to Gray that her anger might explode. She walked with quick footsteps, but they were not fast enough.
                “Nat! Natalie!” She turned and saw Gray running up to her. “Haven’t seen you in a while.”
                “I’ve been busy.” Natalie replied shortly.
                “Nat, what’s wrong?” Gray looked concerned, but Natalie didn’t care.
                “I’m fine, I’m going home.”
                “Oh, well we’re going on a mission tomorrow if you want to join us. We could really use your help on this one.”
                “Psh, yeah right.”
                “Seriously Nat, what’s the matter?”
                “Nothing.” Natalie began walking towards the door again.
                “Then why won’t you come on the mission with us?” he asked, half yelling.
                “Because you’ve got a perfect little water mage all ready to suck your dick over there, why don’t you take her instead!” Natalie yelled, her voice seething. Laxus was looking with entertainment from the stairs, everyone else in the guild was just staring with open eyes. Natalie was usually not like this. Sure she was a little sarcastic, but never this angry. She stalked out of the door, slamming it behind her.
                People began to mumble about her, but Gray just looked at the door with calculating eyes. He knew now what was wrong.

***

                “You’re not the pizza man.” Natalie’s voice was flat as she looked at the man stood at her door, the shirtless Ice mage. He stepped inside without invitation and Natalie shut the door behind him. Turning to look at him she was pushed back into the wood and suddenly Gray’s mouth was on hers, forceful and hard.
                Her hands pressed to his chest, pushing him off her. “What are you doing!”
                “I don’t want Juvia, it’s always been you. Apparently this is the only way to make you see it.” He said, locking his eyes with hers to watch as she processed it.
                “But, you two are always together.” She said, her voice becoming unsure.
                “Because she follows me! And one day you just stopped talking to me!”
                “I… I don’t like Juvia.” She said in a small voice.
                “You were jealous.” He said, amusement creeping through.
                Her eyes glinted with his, angry that he was poking fun at her, but forgot all about it when Gray’s mouth descended on hers once more. This kiss was softer, gentle, like the first snowfall of a crisp winter. Their bodies melded together, sharing in the warmth of each other. She couldn’t get enough, her lips meeting his again and again and again, until he pressed his forehead to hers and they breathed together, catching up on the air they’d lost.
                “Come on the mission tomorrow?” He asked.
                “You’re supposed to ask a different question now.” Natalie said.
                He grinned an impish smile, “go out with me?”
                Natalie kissed him softly, “I’ll come on the mission, as long as Juvia doesn’t come.”
                He shook his head, chuckling. “You’ll have to get over this one day.”
                “Don’t count on it.”

                He kissed her again, letting his icy mind melt and wash away in her waves. Sure she was stubborn, she was difficult and crass and sarcastic. But she was his water mage, and she was the only one for him.        

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