【Re:Freezing】 | Gray Fullbuster x OC

17. A Breather? Thanks

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When they got to Akane Beach, they first went to enjoy the amusement park. There was much screaming from Lucy, Natsu, Karissa and Gray (as well as groaning and moaning from Natsu). Erza managed to conceal her screams even when she was caught by surprise. After enjoying some of the rides at the amusement park, they all decided to head to the beach. Karissa, who had been reluctant to go, was eventually convinced by Lucy. It was almost mostly because she didn't want them to change their plans if everyone couldn't enjoy their time together.

When Karissa admitted that she didn't own a swimwear, Lucy accompanied her to the shop that sold some since Lucy had spotted the store when they were checking in.

After considering the price and ease when it came to wearing it, Karissa chose a tankini: black shorts and a bright blue top. It seemed easier than trying to make sure she tied bikini strings properly and stressing about whether or not they would fall off. Honestly, she'd rather wear a whole one piece but they only had some for children.

With a towel wrapped around her like a cape, she steadily walked on the sand while keeping her gaze on floor. The flipflops she bought were comfy.

Feels weird to show this much skin...

Unlike the other ice mage, she wasn't a fan of showing off her skin to the people of the world.

"Hey guys!" Natsu yelled before pointing at a boat, "Let's try that!"

Karissa followed his gaze and found a boat speeding in the water while two people were lying down on a flat looking floater. They were being dragged while they held a rope attached to the boat. Seeing the speed and hearing the amusement coming from the two made Karissa eyes lit up a little. She wanted to try that.

"Looks fun." Erza nodded with a smile, "Let's ask for a turn."

Gray smirked when he saw the silent wanting on her face. Her hands were even gripping the towel around her in excitement. He could understand her excitement so he said, "Karissa and I call shotgun on the first ride!"

Karissa gaped at him in surprise, "Huh?! Wait... I didn't even—"

"What! No way, man! I saw it first!" Natsu argued, "Me and Happy goes first!"

"Yeah, but you didn't say shotgun." Gray deadpanned.

"Oh, great..." Lucy sighed, "Not again..."

In the end, Erza and Lucy got to try it first. Gray and Karissa were second which only made Natsu sulk. But he quickly recovered considering how he was shouting with Happy when it was their turn.

The whole day was an absolute blast.

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"Being down here is better than staying up there, right?"

"I guess it is kinda fun down there..."

"You need to loosen up every now and then."

"I was 'loosening' up in my room."

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Karissa narrowed her eyes at the look he gave her. "Gray, no. I didn't mean it like that."

He held her stare a little which made her roll her eyes, before chuckling in amusement. "That's different. That's called taking a nap."

Karissa shrugged next to Gray as they walked away from the card game they just finished playing. They were heading to the counter to grab something to drink.