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‘Miraculous Feelings’
Lucy’s heart beat fast, air leaving her lungs when she saw the look in Gray’s eyes. Adoration, heat, and uncertainty.
Lucy could feel the immense gaze that fell into her own brown orbs. She noticed the way Gray’s navy blues lingered at her lips, the slight bob of his Adam’s apple signaling his anxiety and the firm hand which grip loosened in the junction of her elbow.
Lucy could no longer breath, focused solely on the way Gray’s chest tightened, his muscles flexing in the dim light. Unconsciously, Lucy’s tongue would swipe at her bottom lip, earning a low rumble of a groan to escape Gray.
“Lucy…” his breath was ragged, voice leisurely drawled out. “Please, don’t tease me… not here…”
Gray was right. Lucy’s shoulders unclenched as she swiveled her head in the dark, taking in their surroundings. At the current moment, both Lucy and Gray were lost in the woods with the cool cavern as their only shelter. Though the cave was small, it was homely and tender.
The cave shielded them from harsh weather and outside forces that may have ill thoughts of the mages.
The two were meant to be on a job request with the other members of Team Natsu before being ambushed by rogue mages in the western forest. For the most part they fought with all the strength they had yet Team Natsu had somehow strayed from each other. Erza, Wendy and Carla seemed to be backed up near the river by two sibling wizards while Natsu and Happy made their way to the nearest village following closely behind an explosives mage.
Lucy was lucky to find Gray once her own battle had ended. She had searched the land for miles, following trails of lingering magic before coming upon the ice mage breathing heavily against the grass. He was unharmed but still winded, rasped panting stuttering his lungs.
She need not worry though when Gray flashed her his infamous smirk, taking hold of her hand to help lift his body from the ground. His thanks was genuine, smile never leaving his lips as they walked hand in hand in search of the rest.
Hand holding was something Lucy had become accustomed to with Gray, his tight clasp around her small fingers tangling together perfectly. When small acts like this had begun to happen, she didn’t know. She didn’t mind; at first, they were gentle touches that left her shaken and bewildered. Now, Lucy hardly took notice, finding comfort in situations like these alone.
She did not question why Gray would make such bold moves as these. Neither of them were in a romantic relationship, yet Lucy’s face flushed more when it was just him and her.
In this cave alone once more, the wind howling outside and rain falling piece by piece, the blonde had much time to wonder. She was still in his grasp, Grays eyes studying her features as Lucy continued to stare off into space. She felt when his hands began to travel along her arms, finger tips skidding across her bare skin.
“Gray… what are you doing?” She had to ask; what they had now was not the same as what they had to begin with.
She watched as Gray’s gaze darted to the ground, a contemplative look etched in his brows. Gray’s shoulders tensed, his neck cracking as he gritted his teeth. Almost as if he were battling inner quarrels.
“I care for you, Lucy. More than as a friend, I want to protect you and be there with you. Always…”
Gray’s words trailed, still watching at the dirt below them. The darkness hid himself well in that position, the reddening of his face unnoticeable.
“I’ve always cared for you in this way…” he whispered, bringing Lucy closer, their bodies messing together as he lay his forehead upon hers.
Their eyes met once more, Lucy placing her hands around Gray’s shirt sleeves as she were already wrapped in his arms. The temperature rose with their nearness alone, comforting each other in a warm embrace.
Lucy did not know how to respond, shyness bubbling within her conscious. She nibbled on her lips once more, giggling as she heard Gray suppress another noise. “Lucy…”
No more teasing, she assumed. A smile flitted upon her, closing her eyes in bliss, leaning toward Gray slightly more.
