Of Fire and Ice

C.40

I wanted to stay in bed as long as possible, but we had to go to the guild. Natsu burst in yelling at Grey to get up, not realising I was there. "What are you doing here, Henley?" He asked calmly as I screamed. "Get out!" I screamed so high pitched they couldn't make it out, as I tried to cover myself.

"Huh?" Natsu asked. "Get out!" I shouted, a bit more clearly. I pointed to the door, not caring that he saw my chest. "You can't kick people out of Grey's place." He smickered. I got up, not giving a shit anymore, and shoved him out, slamming the door in his face.

"Wait, but why are you naked? Were you and Grey-" "Natsu! I swear I will ROAST YOU!" I threatened. "Just... just go back to the guild hall. We'll meet you there." I sighed, running my fingers through my hair. I heard Natsu walk away and I turned around to see Grey in his boxers smirking behind me.

"I thought he only broke into Lucy's place?" I said and Grey shrugged. "It's a wonder how he hasn't been arrested yet." He lead me back upstairs and I got dressed in my clothes from last night and we made a quick stop by my house to get new clothes and freshen up before we left.

When we got to the guild, our while team was there and waiting for Grey and I. Harley came over with a huge smile. "So..." "Harley, I swear to Gods..." "Good job, little sister!" She patted me on the back and laughed.

We joined the group and I saw there was a letter Erza held up, with my name on it. "Hey, that's mine!" I said and took it from her. "You can't go through my mail, that's illegal." I said. "We're your team, and..." Natsu started. "Illegal!" I interuppted.

I read through it quickly. "Oh, George Martins. I love that dude. Kay.... his brother is having a homecoming... big feast... wants me there to help out a bit. I can do that! Oh wait... 'bring friends, need all the help we can get, outfits are required when you get here...' Jesus..." I sighed. "Fine. Let's go. I'm already packed." I said, and we were off.

In one day, we were at George Martins' house and I was being enveloped in a hug from him. "Dear Henley, beautiful as always!" He said. "Still engaged to that handsome fellow?" He looked at me. "Yes, I am." I smiled and nodded. "But..." He held my hand up. "I see no ring." He said, raising an eyebrow. "I don't like wearing often. I'm scared I'll lose it." I shrugged.

"So, what are we here to do?" I asked. "Always to the point." He smiled kindly down at me. "You know me well." I smiled. "My brother is coming home from being away for so long. I'm holding a great feast for him, and I need a bit of help. I would've hired some more staff, but you were the first I thought of. That, and Emma has begging for you for the longest time." He said and I squealed.

"Can I see Emma? I miss her so." I said and he nodded. "You know where her room is." He said and I took off, opening the door to see the beautiful little toddler. She had curly bronze hair and was in a gold dress with a bow. "Emma! You're adorable." I sighed and she ran over, hugging me. "Hen!" She squealed and I lifted her, balancing her on my hip.

"You've gotten so big, girly!" I said, considering her weight. I walked out of her room and back down the hall, seeing everyone still in the foyer. George had two boxes with bows with him. "What's in those?" I asked. "Maid outfits. We're figuring who's going to wear them." Erza said. "Lucy should wear one. She'd look really cute." I nodded while giving Emma attention.

"No no no. I've already been a maid. I am not going down that road again." Lucy shook her head. Natsu and Happy snickered over in the corner. "Shut up! How about you wear a costume, Henley?" Lucy snapped. "I never said I wouldn't. I actually was hoping I'd get to. I think I would great." I nodded, grabbing one of the boxes.

"You go try it on. I'll take Emma." George said and I passed her over. I took the box into a bathroom and changed, then checked myself out.

I stepped back out and posed. "Who was right? I was right. I look so cute." I smirked. "Bit of arrogance?" Harley laughed. "It's called self-confidence!" I snapped.

"I did hire some chefs to make the food. All I need you guys to do is keep the guests entertained with your magic. And no destroying my house." He looked pointedly at Natsu and I. "Of course." I nodded.

"The party is this evening. I expect you all to be ready. Henley, Lucy, since you two are posing as maids, you'll be assigned in the main hall to take coats and such." He said and we nodded. We were dismissed and Natsu snickered.

"You'll do just about anything for this guy's money. You know you have him hooked." Natsu looked at me. "Dude. He thinks I'm the most beautiful woman in the world and he wants to marry me. I have him tied around my finger. If I do a good job and stay cute, who knows how much money I'll get? I'll do near anything for money." I sighed.

"Kill?" Erza asked. "Too easy. I should already be paid for that." I hummed. "What about sleep with someone?" Grey asked with a raised eyebrow. "Depends on who and how much they're paying. Like, I wouldn't sleep with Natsu for a million jewel, but about seven million would have me hooked." I said and he laughed and kissed my forehead. "You're great." Grey smiled down at me. "Hey! My boyfriend! Stick with your own!" Lucy yelled, pulling Natsu over to her. "I was just using him as an example! Calm down, Lucy!" I said.

"How much for me?" Harley asked, winking at me. "Ignoring the fact that you're my sister, maybe twenty two thousand?" I shrugged and she grinned. "Fair enough." She nodded.

"Okay, let's stop with the prostitution rates." Grey pulled me even closer to him. "Aw, jealous?" I pouted up at him. "No." He looked away and I turned his face back to him. "Wanna know how much it would take for me to sleep with you?" I asked and he just stared at me.

I moved up to whisper in his ear. "Nothing, because I have the ability and privilege to fuck you anytime I want." I hissed and saw him faintly blush.

"Okay, save that for later. Don't blind me." Natsu scoffed and I could only smirk as Grey tried to straighten himself out.