The next few days passed. We grew closer as we spent more time together. It seemed like he was over all the time, but I didn't mind. It made me feel important and cared for.

"Hey, (Y/N). Are you listening?" (F/N) was waving her hand in front of my face. I blinked a few times and looked at her. "What?" I laughed nervously as she hardened her gaze at me. "Maybe you would know if you were listening instead of fantasizing about your new boyfriend." She said as she handed me a box. "Now, go stock these." I sighed as I went back to work.

Not many people can into the store, this fed my inevitable boredom. The occasional shopper drifted in from time to time, but over all, it was a dead day. "It's slower than usual." (F/N) stated the obvious fro behind the counter as she flipped threw a magazine. "Really? I couldn't tell." I said sarcastically as I redressed a manikin. (F/N) let out a little laugh, "How about we go for drinks again tonight?" I thought for a minute. "I don't know, nothing ever good happens when drink." I said more to myself than her. "It will be fun, come onnnn." She slightly wined. After going back and forth a few times before I agreed.

*9:00pm- Gray POV*

I wiped down the bar as the beginning of my shift started. I looked around at all the people, it was especially busy for a Friday at 9:00. Days like this were some of my favorite, I like to keep busy. As I slid another drink down the bar, Natsu walked up and nudged me. "Hey, look who just walked in." He kept nudging me as I looked towards the door. (Y/N) was standing by the door with another girl who I've seen working with her. I then turned and pushed Natsu away. "Stop touching me." He was laughing, "So what's the deal with you two? You smell like her all the time now." He leaned in and sniffed me to make a point.

It was only few minutes before (Y/N) made her way to the bar. "(F/D)?" She smiled and nodded as I turned to make the drink. "How did you know?" She questioned as I handed her the drink. "Lucky guess." The conversation didn't go much further due to the sea of others waiting to be served. As I turned to serve another costumer I noticed a man sit next to (Y/N); it didn't sit well with me. I pushed the discomfort to the back of my mind and kept on with my shift.

I kept looking over at them, and Natsu must have noticed. "Jealous?" He laughed and I rolled my eyes at him. "No, I just think something is off about that guy." Natsu looked over at him and nodded. "I feel it too."

"Can I get another drink over here?" The man in question call out and looked at me. I walked over to take his order. "Get me another drink for (Y/N) here." I took note of how he talked. His words were clear, not drunkenly slurred like most others at this point in the night. I handed the drink straight to (Y/N) to ensure that he didn't try to slip anything in it. She smiled at me. I gave a small smile back and walked over to Natsu.

We stood against the back wall, looking over the crowed of people. We were cracking small jokes about the regulars when a familiar voice pierced the loud buzz of the crowd.

"S-Stop! Don't touch me!" (Y/N) jumped off of her stool and had a hand on the hem of her skirt. "What's wrong with you?!" The man she was sitting with yelled back as he grabbed her arm. I was on the other side of the bar before I could even thing about what I was doing.

"She said not to touch her." I pushed my way in between them and grabbed his wrist so he would let her arm go. He glared down on me, he was at least three inches taller than me. "What are you going to do about it, Bust boy." I glared back at him. "Look pal, I don't want to cause anymore trouble, how about you just leave." He shoved me back and I caught myself on the bar. "Okay, you kno-" I was cut off by his fist connecting with my mouth. I slightly winced and swung back, hitting under his eye. He stumbled as I reeled my arm back for another hit.

"That's enough, Gray." Natsu grabbed by my arm pulled me back. He pushed me towards (Y/N) and looked at her. "Will you help him clean up his lip while I take care of this?"

(Y/N POV)

Gray took me back behind the bar and into the break room. "Here, sit down and I will get a fist aid kit." I said to him as I turned to the cabinets on the wall. My head was spinning slightly as I opened one of them, scanning the contents. He laughed, "It's on the top shelf." I craned my head up and caught site of the box. I stood on the tips of my toes as I reached for it; still a few inches short.I felt a hand on my hip as Gray reached over me, grabbing the kit and handing it to me. A faint blush dusted my cheeks.

"Okay, stay still." I told him as I pressed the cotton ball to his busted lip. He winced a little bit as the antiseptic made contact with his cut. I squinted as I tried to keep my focus and finish the task at hand.

I closed the box and pushed the used cotton balls aside as I put my head down. As I closed my eyes, I heard the door open. "Hey Gray, Gramps said you can go home early tonight. Erza said she will cover the rest of your shift for you." Natsu informed Gray. I heard Gray's chair slide and I lifted my head to look at him. "I guess I should get going." I yawned as I tried to stand up. Tried. I felt myself start to fall. Strong arms wrapped around me before I could hit the ground.

"Gray, I can walk, you don't need to do this..." I slightly wined as he piggy backed me. "Really? Because you could barely stand in the break room." I put my forehead on his shoulder as I closed my eyes again, slowly falling to sleep. The rhythmic bounce of his foot steps were soothing.

(Gray POV)

I noticed her slightly snoring as her head rested on my shoulder. As I walked up the steps (Y/N) shifted and mumbled something. I opened the door to her apartment and walked to her bedroom. "Stay for the night." She said clearer as I set her down on the bed. "What?" I questioned. She pouted slightly, "I said stay for the night." She scooted over, giving me enough room. I caved and laid beside her. She smiled and scooted closer to me, burying her face in my shirt. "Thank you." She said before she dozed off again.

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Sorry it's been a while since I have updated. I had no motivation to write or do anything; I am also behind with school and that takes priority. Thanks again for being patient :^)