Of Fire and Ice

C.45

I slowly smiled, and tears dripped out of my eyes.

"Hen, what's wrong?" Grey asked. "I... I like it." I smiled and wiped my tears. I smiled over at him and I watched him study my eyes too.

"A little creepy, I'll admit, but still pretty." He said and I smiled. "Lemme see!" Lucy said and turned my face to her. I met her eyes and she grinned. "Oh yeah. Definitely creepy, but it suits you!" She nodded.

After a few compliments from the others, Erza was in tears. "Erza, what's wrong?" I asked, shooting up out of bed. "It's nothing..." She said and wiped under her eyes.

"Porlyusica, why give her a red eye?" Master asked. "Well I didn't exactly have any purple eyes lying around, did I? It was either that or a completely black one. No whites." She said and I chuckled a little. "Thank you very much, Porlyusica." "You're welcome, girl. I must say, you were a job to clean up." She said and I bit my lip. "I'm sorry for any trouble I might've caused you. I'll get out of your hair soon." I said, looking around. "Your stuff is back at Lucy's." Grey said and I smiled. "Okay. I'm ready to go when everyone else is." I said and we walked out.

"Henleyyy!" I heard Ari shout and I was tackled as she was above me. "Ari!" I gasped and she looked down at me. "The lady wouldn't let me in her house. Are you okay? You can see, right?" She asked and I laughed, wrapping my arms around her scaly neck. "Yes, Ari. I'm alright." I smiled. "The red suits you." She said. "Thanks, I've been told." I smiled.

"C'mon, on my back now." She said and I swung myself over. "I've missed you, Hen. I swear I was becoming a dog or something from how much I missed you." She said and I awed and petted her head. "You shouldn't worry about me. I'm always fine."

"You weren't fine when you were screaming your head off in the street and covered in blood." She pointed out. "I was stabbed in the eye! Gimme a break!" I groaned, making her laugh.

We walked through the town and quite a few people stared. I didn't care. I cared a little, but not so much as to hide my face. I stared straight ahead with a set jaw. "Let's go on to Fairy Tail. I'm sure there's quiet a few people waiting to buy you a drink." Grey smiled up at me.

"Well, she won't refuse free drinks." Ari scoffed. "Are you gonna buy me a drink?" I asked and Grey rolled his eyes. "Of course I am. I'll buy you the first drink." He said and I beamed.

We walked right into Fairy Tail and everyone turned to see who it was, then once they saw me, they rushed up to me. "Henley, are you okay?" Cana was the first to ask. "I'm doing great, thanks." I beamed.

Grey came up with two beers in his hands, and I slid off Ari and he handed one to me. I took a sip of the warm beer and felt it slide down my throat. "Thanks." I smiled and kissed Grey right beside his mouth.

He looked confused. "What?" I asked. "You never kiss me in public. What was that for?" He asked and I shrugged, taking another sip of beer. "You deserved it. And I love you." I said and he coughed and stared at me with wide eyes.

I drank more of my beer and avoided eye contact. "Don't stare at me. You're making it awkward." I said, giving him a side glance.

I was going to raise the beer mug to my lips again, but Grey took it out of my hand and kissed me full on, taking my bottom lip between his and everything.

When he pulled back, my eyes were wide and I knew my blush was bright red and all over my face. I just grabbed the stein again and hid my face with it, my legs slightly shaking.

"Aw, she's too cute." I heard Cana say, which only made my face burn hotter. "She's such a kid." Mira said and I felt my feet burst into flame. "Holy shit!" Grey yelled and moved away from me.

"Sorry! Sorry!" I said quickly and put it out, seeing my boots were now burnt. "Aw... and I liked those too." I frowned.

"You should get fire-proof clothes. Now that we know you burst into flame every time you get embarrassed..." Natsu said and I turned towards him, my face now burning. "You shut up or I'll shove a stick your your ass so far it'll come out of your mouth and roast you on a spike!" I warned and he just laughed.

"That's violent." Grey said and I just fumed so hard, I'm certain steam came out of my ears.

This fucking family of mine.