【Re:Freezing】 | Gray Fullbuster x OC

54. Eve to Final

With the victory against Sabertooth flooding their veins, a celebration at the pub was a must. The members of Fairy Tail were quick to order drinks and food to immediately start their victory celebration. The pub owner didn't waste any time in serving them as they felt the guild was well deserving after a great battle. A few civilians and mages who happened to be drinking in the same pub for the night somehow also became part of the celebration, cheering for Fairy Tail.

In just a few days, the public opinion has already turned into a positive one. That's one way to do a comeback.

For the night, Karissa was wearing navy blue fitted pants and black slip ons with a teal t-shirt underneath a blue plaid long sleeve shirt that she kept open. She was sitting at a table by herself while eating a meal that she ordered from the owner, some fried rice and stir fry flat rice noodles. She wanted to at least sit away from most people because she knew her guild very well. There was a high chance they were going to start a brawl and maybe throw a shoe into her food. No thank you. Her meal was looking delicious and she would like to keep it that way.

Her brother was talking somewhere with Lisanna and Elfman while her sister was talking to Evergreen. Her brother seemed to be enjoying that alcohol in his hands with that silly smile on his face. He seemed okay enough to enjoy himself like this. And Pandora looked like she was talking about clothes with Evergreen with how she kept tugging her top as if to emphasize something.

I wonder if Clavis is having a fun night too...

When her thoughts went to her twin, she couldn't help but recall the question he asked her.

Was he important to her?

That question felt so heavy despite being so simple.

With a sigh, she shook her head and shelved away the memory for now. It could wait. Right now, a good meal is underneath her nose just waiting to be devoured.

Armed with a fork, she started happily eating her dinner.

This is so good!

Anyone could see little flowers swirling around Karissa's head with how she ate her food with a grin.

"Don't forget your drink."

A glass of water was set in front of her. She looked to the side with her fork in her mouth and saw Gray walking past her to the side on the other side of the table. As usual, he was without a shirt. He only had a pair of jeans on. He glanced at her for a second when she looked at him with question mark in her eyes. He pointed his thumb behind him towards the counter. "Old man said you left without it."

Karissa looked over to the counter and saw the owner nod with a smile. She gave her own nod with a sheepish smile in response. Then she looked at Gray and gave him the same look. "Thanks."

He rested his cheek in his palm and eyed her food. "That looks good."

Karissa grinned and leaned her to the right and left side lightly. "It is. Do you wanna try some?"

Gray took the fork she offered. She sat there waiting for his reaction as he tried it and wasn't disappointed when he let out a pleased sound. He handed the fork back to her and lifted his thumb to swipe off the sauce from his lower lip. She handed him the napkin she had with her so he could wipe his mouth.

"What are you doing for the day off?" Karissa crossed her legs under the table.

"Probably going to start the day by sleeping in a little." Gray gestured to the clock hanging behind the owner. "We've been waking up early so I'd like to sleep a little more before the final day."