Frozen Keys

Chapter 23: Moving in (Part 2)

LUCY'S POV

After the "christening" of our home together. The next morning Gray helped me gather up my stuff from my place.

We stopped by the guild and got my backup key of my apartment, then we went on ahead at my place.

"Thanks for helping me pack my stuff" I thanked Gray

"What kind of boyfriend would I be if I didn't help. Besides... I'm the one who asked you to move in with me" Gray said

"And what a great boyfriend I have" I complimented him as I kissed him on the nose

"Although. I don't remember you having this many things" He held in each hand stacks of paper

"Didn't you only have one suit case when you first join the guild?" Gray asked

"Yeah, but I've been living in this place for nearly 2 years. Surely I've gotten a lot of stuff when I joined the guild." I explained

"How about these papers? They seem to be drafts." Gray said reading one of the papers

"They are... but I scratched them off from the manuscript. They're a bit personal and sensitive" I said packing away my writing materials

As I stood myself up from my position. I noticed Gray intently reading one of the drafted papers. His expression almost blank, his eyes moving from left to right making sure to get everything.

"You alright Gray?" I waved my and in front of his tranced face

"Mmmm... yeah" He seemed abit shaken as he gave his reply

I took the paper from his hand.... what are the chance that Gray would be the one to read this...

As we waited for our chance to strike our enemies, we hid nearby in the cavern that held the gargantuan demon encased in ice named "Deliora".

I took the opportunity to relax despite of the recent stressful events. I summoned one of my spirits, Lyra. The Gate of the Lyre, she'd constantly dote on me for not summoning her often. Lyra sang her song. Lyra's symphony embodies the hearts and feelings of the people who are listing. Natsu, Happy and I relaxed at Lyra's soft melody. Although one sat away from us, Gray Fullbuster, having only gotten to know the person a few days ago during our quest to stop the Eisenewald guild, the only things I knew about him is that he was the opposite of Natsu's personality. The carefree and aggressive Natsu mirrored the serious and cautious Gray.

I saw tears stream down his cheeks, his eyes barely noticeable under his bangs. Then I realized that Lyra's song symphatized with his emotions. The lullaby signified loss, regret, and guilt.
This was the first time I saw him... most human. I was curious as to what was running in his thoughts as he listened to the song....

It was that job request we took on Galuna island.

"As I said... it's sensitive and personal." I said to Gray in a low tone

"You really struck a nerve there" Gray almost reduced to tears, his voice shaky managing a laugh

"Here... It's yours if you want. It's mostly about you after all" I offered him the paper.

"Thanks... You're really are an amazing writer Lucy..." He said managing to smile at me

"Really? I think it's a bit too descriptive though and a bit too long. I mean, I think I still have a long way to go being a decent writer" I fumbled at my words not sure how to handle his compliment

"I don't know about you. I think it's beautiful." He complemented

I felt my cheeks burn at his complement

Jeez... Even though we've been dating for several months now, he still knows how to make me blush.

"Hey Luce... Mind signing this for me?" He handed me the paper asking for an autograph

"E-E-Eh?! Why?" I stuttered trying to hide my embarrassment

"I just want an autograph from Lucy Heartfilia's early works, before she's a famous writer." He sat me down by my desk

"Well... I haven't even published any of my works yet. And It won't be a guaranteed success you know?" I reasoned

"I know you'll be a great writer. I just know it. Heck I'll be your first fan!" Gray said confidently wrapping his arms around my shoulders as I sat on the chair

"Sorry. I think Levy's already my first fan, though" I said

"Then I'll be your No.1 fan" He kissed my cheek begging for the title

"Fine. You'll be my No.1 fan" I kissed him back

I signed the draft and gave it to him
This feels nice... having someone believe in your dreams.
He pocketed the paper and continued packing at one of my drawers.

I gleefully went back to packing

"Woah! Erza was right!" Gray shouted digging in my drawer

He held up some lingerie in his hands

"Mind explaining why you have these kind of underwear?" Gray asked curiously

"I haven't actually worn that yet. I kinda went on an impulse buying spree when I got my first pay." I scratched my head

"Ehm... Can you wear this tonight?" Gray said with a perverted look on his face

"Seriously!? If you want to.... But I don't think it'll fit me now." I averted my eyes from his perverted gaze

"Try it on now!"Gray demanded as he pushed me into the bathroom
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"Hehehehehehe" Gray nodded in approval

"Can I change now?" I squirmed covering my body

The cloth clung to my skin. The lacy white floral patterns made it mostly transparent that I might as well not wear anything.

"White lingerie is really fitting for a blonde. Don't you think?" Gray asked

"How should I know?!" I shouted

"Can I change now. It's a bit tight" I winced

"Ok. But you'll have to wear it again tonight when we have sex." Gray set the conditions

"What?! Why!?" I complained

"You have to use it at least once. A lingerie is meant for seduction..." He whispered in my ear

He placed my hand on his crotch now sporting a bulge.

"As you can see... I am very aroused" He said with a raspy voice

"F-Fine... if it'll satisfy you." I agreed to the conditions

After clearing up my belongings. I returned the keys to the apartment to the landlady and then we went back to Gray's place..  I mean our place.