Gray wakes up to the feeling of fingers going up and down the bare skin of his back. He doesn't have to fully open his eyes to know that the touch comes from Lucy. This is her way to arouse him gently and with care. It's their moment, just the two of them, enjoying the beginning of the day. No words needed; everything goes through these gentle contacts.
It's not long before kisses are being pressed on his neck, behind his ear and on his shoulders. He can't help the smile spreading on his lips and he finally turns to see the girl next to him. Her long hair is a little messy from the long night of sleep, and her eyes are still a little puffy, meaning that she probably woke up not too long ago. Her brown eyes shine with something tender, and Gray can feel the warmth spreading in his heart. She is beautiful. The kind of beauty that leaves you speechless as it seems out of this world. He doesn't know what he did to deserve her in this life but Gray makes sure to treasure every given moment he has with her.
He fills the gap between them so he can press flittering kisses on her freckled cheeks. And almost immediately, there's a smile forming on her lips as she melts in the mattress again, giving Gray the opportunity to be slightly on top of her. A shield against the rest of the world.
"Good morning," she whispers softly.
She brings one of her hand on his cheek, caressing gently as he nuzzles her nose for a second before pressing their forehead together. A quiet greeting of his own.
They stay like that for a moment, simply enjoying each other’s presence before Lucy raises her voice again.
"I'm going to shower… why don't you join Natsu and Erza in the kitchen, mmh? I'll meet you all there when I'm done. They're making breakfast."
In all honesty, Gray doesn't want to leave the bed. Not when it means having Lucy with him and some quiet. But the thought of seeing Natsu's green eyes and Erza soft smile in the morning is a little more appealing.
So, he nods and let the girl slip out his arms. He waits until she disappears through the door before actually getting out of the bed. It’s only then he notices how much of the room is bathing in the morning sunlight, and for a moment he wonders how he managed to sleep until Lucy woke him up.
Sighing, he runs his hand through his hair. They've gotten long, reaching his nape and almost falling onto his eyes. He should probably cut it at some point before it gets too much to handle.
When he finally arrives at the kitchen, he is blessed with the sight of Natsu sitting on the counter, only wearing a brief of a boxer, leaving his toned and tattooed body out for the world to see. The dragon on his chest, the golden key on his left arm, the sword on his right thigh, and the snowflakes trailing down his neck are all designs that he has kissed and cherished too many times to count by now. His pink hair is held back with a bright yellow clip and his eyes are half-closed as he hums a song that Gray doesn't recognize.
Gray can't help but be mesmerized by how ethereal the boy his. And as if he was drowned by him, Gray makes his way towards the male, sliding between his legs. He rests his arms around Natsu's waist as he lets his cheek melt against his chest. Natsu is quick to answer, and he cages Gray against him, closing his arms around his body. It's a well-practiced contact. Both of them falling into familiar patterns.
Gray enjoys the moment and lets himself being overwhelmed by the natural heat of Natsu's body.
There's a kiss on the tip of his nose then, and Gray opens his eyes that he doesn't even remember closing, to see Erza looking at him, tenderness written all over her face. As usual, she looks perfect and Gray takes off one arm from Natsu to invite her to join them, suddenly feeling the need to feel her against him. With them.
She doesn't bat an eye and just completes the gap as if it was the most natural thing in the world.
Maybe it is. Maybe it's how things are supposed to be.
Gray is thankful every day for it. For them.
He closes his eyes again. Letting the sweet smell of Erza and the comfort that Natsu gives taking over him.
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Thank you so much @watcher-ofthe-sky for being such a sweetheart and taking the time to help me with this. ly
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I needed to feel love, but I wrote about it instead
Pictures are not mine
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