Totally Not Jealous

Chapter 2 - It's Called Step One

Thanks to everyone who read the last chapter, you guys are all amazing! I'm being pretty hard on myself over this story because it's my first FT fic, and I feel like everyone is completely OOC, so constructive criticism is always welcomed : )

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It's Called Step One

This had gone a lot better in Natsu's head.

His friends were supposed to look up at him in awe and wonder, and marvel at his brilliant breakthrough regarding Gray's jealously! They were supposed to clap and cheer, and Lucy was supposed to leap into his arms and give him a big, sloppy kiss on the cheek. Maybe someone would play 'We are the Champions' in the background, or some sort of other celebratory music.

They weren't supposed to look at him like he was an idiot!

"Natsu, you're an idiot." Cana said, with as much seriousness as she could muster. "Gray? Jealous over a girl? No one's stupid enough to believe that!"

Erza coughed uncomfortably and tried not to make eye-contact with anyone.

"It is a bit ridiculous." Levy added.

Lisanna shrugged. "Sorry Natsu. It just isn't his style."

"Gray can't keep his shirt on for more than five minutes!" Natsu exclaimed. "He doesn't have a style!"

"Alright, let's get back on topic," Lucy said, placing a hand on Natsu's shoulder to calm him down. "Look, Natsu, it's really sweet that you're trying to help your friend-"

"I'm not friends with that stripping pervert!"

"However," Lucy went on, ignoring her boyfriend's outburst. "Gray just isn't the type to get jealous, much less over a girl. So while your theory would make perfect sense if we were talking about, say, Gajeel and Levy, or Laxus and Mira, it just..." Lucy trailed off with a shrug. "Isn't Gray."

"Why does everyone think Gray can't get jealous?" Natsu demanded, throwing his hands in the air in exasperation. "It could happen! There's a first time for everything!"

"I agree with Natsu," Erza spoke up. "We've known Gray since we were children, and he is not immune to jealousy. It was only a matter of time until something like this happened."

Mirajane, who had been silent during the entire meeting, finally voiced her opinion. "I think Natsu and Erza are right," she said, a soft smile playing across her lips. "Every guys gets jealous over a girl at some point or another. It just took Gray a little longer to find the right girl."

Now that Mira, the resident love expect, believed that Gray was jealous over Lyon and Juvia's budding romance, everyone else in the room started to look uneasy. What if Gray really was jealous?

"Come on guys," Natsu pressed, arms crossed in stubborn determination. "Is it really that hard to believe?"

"I..." Levy looked conflicted before finally shrugging. "I suppose not."

"If Mira thinks he's jealous than that's enough for me," Lisanna agreed.

Natsu scoffed, offended. "Gee, thanks Lis."

Lisanna smirked and childishly stuck her tongue out. Before Natsu had the chance to retort something equally childish, Lucy said, "I still can't picture Gray jealous over any girl, but if everyone else can than maybe I should just give into majority." The busty blond finished with a grin.

"Alright babe!" Natsu cheered, and pulled Lucy into him for a quick peck on the cheek. "Welcome to the club!"

"And now that just leaves Cana," Erza said, looking pointedly at the brunette. Every head in the room turned to look at the girl in question, who was sipping causally on an apple juice box. But when it was clear that everyone was waiting for her to say something, she sighed and tossed a hand in the air as surrender.