A.N: I'm a bit nervous to put this up since I have read so many great stories about Gray and Natsu together that I feel like this doesn't compete with the other writers. Besides that, this is my first story being published so I'm completely new on this site. I haven't had anyone read my stories so I'm unsure if they are just appealing to myself or others as well. That being said I know my writing isn't perfect and I could polish up quite a few skills; which is exactly why I'm writing here. I want to improve my quality in work and to do so I would love to hear some reviews from others. I'll be able to find out what needs my attention and what I'm doing fine.

I should mention that I would love to find a beta reader who would work with me. I'm unsure how exactly to go about that though, since I'm new. If anyone is willing to beta-read my drabbles and/or one-shots please feel free to send me a private message and maybe we can work this out? Thank you very much!

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Ms. Writing for Fun

Home

He sighs quietly to himself as he stares down at his partner, a small frown forming on his face. Why did his rival have to have a bad hero complex? He'll admit that his rival is strong, but why does he find it necessary to jump in front of an unknown spell? It wasn't even supposed to hit the flame-brain! He was the one that should have been hit, not the dragon slayer. He takes another deep breath before sweeping his eyes over his rival's body, taking in his condition.

The cheerful, loud dragon slayer is laying on the bed with a pale like complexion; his salmon hair isn't as spiky or warm looking, and his muscles seem to be non-existant. Happy told him that his eyes are just playing tricks on him, but he doesn't believe that at all. His rival isn't suppose to look weak and frail. He's supposed to be blowing up towns, kicking bad guys asses, and creating the home like quality in the guild. He isn't suppose to be laying in a bed, unconscious.

No, that should be where he is. Gray tears his eyes away from Natsu's helpless state and scowls, glaring at the wall opposite of him. Lucy took Happy away to get him some food while Erza is at the guild, explaining the situation to the master. Erza and Lucy both told him to stop sulking but how is he suppose to act? Natsu took the hit for him!

As soon as the spell struck the salmon dragon slayer he fell down with a silent scream escaping his lips. He tried to stand up. He really did, but Gray watched as Natsu collapsed on the ground, unmoving. He thought that Natsu died! Natsu is supposed to be the guild's heart; if they found out that Natsu died taking a hit that was meant for himself... he can only shiver at the thought.

Furious at the wizard Gray took him out quickly and would have killed the other wizard if Natsu didn't wake up and smile weakly at him, informing him that he's alive. After that Natsu fell back to sleep and hasn't woken up since. Erza and Lucy arrived with Happy shortly after and took one look at the battlegrounds before rushing home with Natsu. Mirajane checked on him, but informed them that she couldn't do anything. Natsu had to wake up on his own. Before leaving the Gray's house she gave him a sad look and muttered that Natsu might not even wake up again.

They wanted to bring Natsu to the guild at first but realized that would have been a bad idea. The guild feels strongly about the hot-headed idiot and would have went crazy at the condition the sleeping dragon is in.

Too lost in his own thoughts Gray misses Natsu's twitching hand. Why couldn't Natsu allow the spell hit himself instead? The spell was meant for him! Natsu had nothing to do with it, so why..? They are rivals. Unknowingly a few tears escapes Gray's eyes, slowly rolling down his cheek.

Gray jumps in surprise when he felt something wipe across his face, forcing him to pay attention. His eyes widen slightly at the sight of Natsu smiling softly at him with his eyes half-open.

"I'm home, Gray," Natsu whispers quietly, letting his hand drop soundlessly back on the bed. Gray wipes his own tears away from his eyes before attempting to glare at Natsu.

"Don't you ever do that again, Natsu, ever," Gray warns with his glare disappearing into a demanding look. From that day on Gray promises himself to take care of Natsu better; the idiot doesn't need to fight alone.

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Ms. Writing for Fun