Second Life

Chapter 12: Secrets Shall Stay As Such

A/N: Thought I dropped this story, didnt you? I do apologize to any fellow Gratsu shippers, this story's shipping was a request from a friend, otherwise I would've been a Gratsu. I am planning a new Gratsu story though, I'm just not sure when it will be out.

As always I hope you enjoy~

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Natsu knew he was in for trouble when he heard the guild door open and his team shout his name in various tones of anger and relief. A million scenarios played in his mind. None that he was too fond of. Natsu looked at Mira who had a sympathetic (or was that amused...) smile on her face. Whelp, he was pretty much done for unless he could talk his way out of this.

"They're heading this way Natsu. If you're going to escape now would be the time." Natsu could hear the barely held back laughter in her voice.

"Tch and have Erza hit me harder? No thank you." Natsu sighed as he just sat there with his glass, mentally bracing himself for their presence. He had no doubt that they would try and get him to tell them who he liked in front of Mira, the girl he liked!

"I wish you luck soldier." Mira said jokingly with a mock salute. Natsu could see that she held some concern behind her eyes and gave her a smile.

"Tell everyone I love them." Natsu replied with his own as three very worn out mage found now stood behind him. Here we go...

"There you are!"

"You have a lot of explaining to do!"

"You're not getting out of this one!"

Natsu turned in his seat reluctantly, facing them with his usual smile, "It took you long enough." He said wild mild amusement in his tone and watched with some satisfaction as Erza and Gray's frown deepened. Mira chuckled and moved off towards the other end of the bar, tending to a whining Cana who's barrel ran out. "What's up?"

"Tell us who it is you like! We've been playing tag on this subject long enough!" Erza demanded.

"Why not? I'm in a good mood now after all." He grinned, "although, keep it hushed since I haven't confessed yet." He looked at them each, wanting their word.

Lucy smiled, "I promise on my pride as a celestial mage." Gray huffed reluctantly but nodded in agreement with her.

Erza smiled with pride, "I vow on my favorite armor that I shall not tell a soul."

Natsu smiled motioning for them all to lean over. He had noticed that Gajeel and Wendy were both present and likely listening but he had confidence that they'd keep quiet even after what he was about to pull.

He went to speak before stopping, "Are you sure you want to hear?" Why not hype them up?

"Yes!!" They shouted. Natsu could practically feel the anticipation and  tried to keep from laughing.

"Alright fine. You asked for it after all." He sighed in mock defeat. They all leaned in and waited with bated breath.

"You'll find out with everyone else." He said with a smile, just barely loud enough for them to hear.

"I knew it!" Lucy and Erza shouted in union. "Wait what?!"

"Are you fucking serious Natsu!" Gray growled, gripping the front of Natsu's scarf. He pulled him forward, almost off the edge of his seat.

"I haven't even had a single date with her yet! I want to see if I can actually stay with her before I tell you okay?!" Natsu replied with his own growl. "I really like her so I want to do this all myself without you guys trying to interfere."