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Stellar Mistakes
By : Rhov
Category: +. to F > Fairy Tail
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Chapter 37
To Respect a Woman
After the meeting with the king, Gray and Natsu had no more doubts regarding Loke. When Lucy ate lunch with Gray at his favorite bistro, for a change he spoke a lot about work.
Lucy tried to keep up with his conversation, but talking about work made her think too much about the fact that this incredible team was about to be dissolved. Once they finished, Team Leo would no longer be needed. Maybe other projects would come up for the Grand Magic Games and its sponsors, but a power team like theirs was rare in Fairy Tail. Plus, Lucy was rather new compared to many other storyboarders. She still could not understand why Loke picked her and not someone with years more experience.
Her eyes drifted as Gray talked about some mundane drama in his department. She watched the cars going by, a bicyclist zipping past, people going out to lunch or returning with full bellies, and other restaurants along this main boulevard. Then her eyes caught a distinct flash of orange hair. Two eyes were watching her from across the street.
Loke was eating at a French restaurant. Lucy realized he was sitting with the CEO and other executives of Fairy Tail. However, his eyes were on her through a reflective pane of glass.
She jolted and looked down sharply, which caught Gray's attention.
"Are you okay?" He looked around at what might have happened, and then he also saw Loke looking at the two. "Oh, he's across the way." He looked back over to Lucy, and his eyes tensed in sadness. "Mr. Leo mentioned that the king had targeted you. Was Natsu right, and that was the day that picture went around?"
Lucy felt heat in her cheeks. She did not want to talk about that, but still she nodded.
Gray rubbed the back of his neck. "It's been rather insane, hasn't it? I mean, since we've been put on this team, we've gotten to meet the king twice now, and both times were just crazy. That last time especially, Loke arguing with the king like that, and in the middle of a hotel. There was a lot to think about that day, and I barely had time to wonder why the king target would you, of all people. More importantly, why would Mr. Leo care that much about you? I mean, besides that he's your boss, so he feels responsible for your wellbeing."
Lucy wished her face did not feel so hot as he talked.
"Then I thought back. You blush every time he comes near you. His eyes light up simply seeing you in the same room as him. Also, I was there that night months ago, when Mr. Leo received an award, we all partied at Blue Pegasus, and you got ridiculously drunk."
Lucy gasped. That was right, Gray was there that first night, when it all began, and he had been part of the group that stayed until closing.
"You were all over him," Gray muttered softly, "and it was obvious he could barely keep his hands off you. But then you two were so professional at work, I didn't think anything of it at the time. You were just drunk and flirted. But then, you said you were in a complicated relationship. You didn't look the least bit surprised when we were in Crocus and the king mentioned Mr. Leo's engagement with his daughter." Gray leaned back and eyed Lucy. "You like him, huh?" he stated. "I can see why you'd break it off, but you still have those feelings. I can totally understand why it was complicated, but now … well, he's free, he's not engaged. I can tell, although you like hanging out with me, you're not ready for more. You still really like him."
"Please, not here," she whispered.
"Hey," Gray said with a smile. "All I'm saying is, we're not dating. We're two friends who go out and have some fun on the weekends. Platonic, that's all. I'm cool with that. If you want to try pursuing him again after all this is over, don't let me hold you back. If it's actually over and you need a shoulder to cry on, I'm here for you."
Lucy sighed, shook her head, and began to laugh. "You really are a unique man, Gray."
"My mother taught me to respect women. More men should try it." Gray reached over and patted her fisted up hands, feeling them trembling. "If it's still too much to be with him, don't force yourself. But if it's something you want, go for it."
"And you?" she asked.
Gray merely shrugged. "I'm not going to try to convince you to pick me instead. That'd make me a manipulative piece of shit. I do like hanging out with you, though. It'd be nice to keep doing that. I'd love to have you cheering for me in the crowd as I play hockey. I've won every game you've attended. I think you're lucky, Lucy."
She giggled softly and nodded. "Yeah, I like to go. It's fun to watch."
"You know, I've said it before, but it's true: you and Mr. Leo really are the same. You're brilliant, you can touch on emotions, and you dazzle everyone around you. I don't think you're even aware of how many people want to ask you out, but they fear rejection."
"How … how many?" she asked, wondering what he meant.
Gray shook his head and muttered too quietly for her to hear, "That poor flame-brain." Then he spoke up again, "How about tomorrow, we eat at the cafeteria with your other friends. I'd love to get into a group like that. Perhaps this weekend, to relax before the big presentation, we can all go to karaoke or something."
Lucy's face beamed even brighter. "I'd love that!"
Gray smiled, glad to see her happy. Sure, she was cute, and he wasn't lying, many people in Fairy Tail had noticed her good looks. Still, Gray just wanted to make sure she was happy. If that was with him, he would count himself blessed, but if it was with another man, he would support her and hope the best for her.
He thanked the heavens that his mother taught him that sort of respect for women.
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Stellar Mistakes	By : Rhov Category: +. to F > Fairy Tail Views: 14748 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail nor do I make money from this fanfic.

Stellar Mistakes