AN: A drabble request from chanting-to-u for some Gray, Loke, and Cana Brotp for a coffee shop AU. I added some Gruvia for good measure.

Meddlesome

Gray huffed and drummed his fingers against the cover of his sketchbook, as his eyes lingered on Cana's back.

She'd been chatting with the blue haired barista for a solid five minutes. Giggles and hand gestures had been exchanged, but there was no sign of their drinks being started and Gray found himself growing impatient.

He shifted in his seat, flipped open the sketchbook to a blank page and glanced out the window, hoping to distract himself. He caught sight of Loke's bright orange hair crossing the street, and raised his hand in greeting.

Loke caught sight of Gray as he hit the curb and waved back. He paused to fix his hair and straighten his suit, then sauntered towards the entrance.

A soft scrape and a thud came from the chair across from Gray as Cana dropped into it. She grinned at Gray, and had a look in her eyes that Gray knew meant she was up to something, and he was about to be dragged into it.

"I get that you wanted to flirt, but I don't see why I couldn't have ordered my own coffee," Gray said, shooting her a look that he hoped would convey he was not interested in her schemes.

Cana waved him off. "I wasn't flirting. Juv's straight as a board." She glanced back towards the barista and wrinkled her nose. "It's a damn shame though, she's cute."

"Then I'm even more confused about why I couldn't just order."

"It's a surprised," Cana replied, wicked little grin widening.

Gray scowl deepened.

Loke laughed, appearing behind Gray, and clapped a hand on Gray's shoulder. "Uh oh, you got in the way of his morning cup of coffee?" He slid into the chair on Gray's right.

Cana rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over her chest. "It'll be worth it."

Loke raised a manicured brow at her and Gray glanced back out the window.

"Yeesh, it's like neither of you trust me," Cana grumbled.

"With good reason," Gray countered.

Loke shrugged. "It's not a lack of trust on my part, I just don't want to deal with His Grumpiness before he's been properly caffeinated. Got enough of that when we lived together."

Cana cackled in response and Gray shot Loke a withering glare. "Remind me again why I hang out with either of you?"

"No idea," Loke said.

"We don't really give you much of a choice." Cana smirked at Gray. "But you'd be bored as hell without us."

Gray thought about arguing that, or pointing out that he could do with a bit of boring from time to time. Or at least some quiet. There was a time when he used to be able to enjoy mornings like this, walk into a cafe and spend the day sketching and watching the world go by.

Then Cana and Loke found out and made it their mission to join him. He tried to protest, but the words, loner and depression started getting thrown around and rather than have to listen to another lecture about how he was handling his life he relented to their company.

If he was honest, he usually ended up appreciating the company, he just found it hard to remember why when he was being deprived of caffeine.

"Here's your order." The blue haired barista announced, and placed three large mugs on the table between them.

Gray's breath caught as he took in the intricate designs of the foam. A snowflake for him, a fairy for Cana and a lion for Loke. He stared at the drinks then looked up at the girl, then back to the art before him. "You made these?"

She blushed and nodded. "Juvia hopes you like yours. Cana-san said Gray-sama was an artist."

Heat crept up Gray's neck at the honourific. Leave it to Cana to bring that up again.

"Uh, yeah. Mostly sculpture, but I like to sketch too." Gray held up the sketchbook.

Juvia nodded and smile shyly. Her fingers fidgeted with the edge of the tray she was carrying. "Juvia would love to see some of Gray's sketches some time." She worried her lip and glanced away, then her eyes popped open and latched back onto him. "That is if Gray-sama is okay with sharing. Juvia didn't mean to ass-"

"Sure," Gray said, cutting her off before she could get much further. He smiled back at her, in an attempt to ease her nerves, only for her to blush harder.

"You should offer to model for him some time," Loke said, flashing her a charming smile and letting his eyes wander her figure before winking at her. "Pretty girl like you could inspire all sorts of things."

Gray glared at Loke. Sure he was looking for models, but the way Loke said it made it sound like a whole other kind of invitation.

Cana rolled her eyes. "Ignore him, he's a pervert," she said with a dismissive wave, before grinning up at Juvia and grabbing her hand. "But you really should model for Gray. You'd probably have to meet him at his place though, since he doesn't get out much, but you could make a couple latte's afterwards and show him how you do your thing. Maybe get to know each other."

Gray bristled. "Oi! What is this, some kind of setup?" He glared at his friends before sighing and offering juvia and apologetic look. "Sorry, they think I'm a shut in with no life."

"You are a shut in with no life," Cana muttered. She released Juvia, crossed her arms over her chest and glared back at Gray.

"It's okay," Juvia said. "Juvia doesn't mind." Her eyes eyes widened and she blushed. "That is, Juvia would be happy to model for you, not that she wants to be set up with you. Not that she doesn't- um, that is-"

Gray couldn't help but smile at how flustered she was getting. It was kinda cute. She was kinda cute.

Juvia hung her head, her cheeks a brilliant shade of pink. "Juvia is going to go back to work now."

Gray nodded. "I'll talk to you later about the modeling, without these two meddlers."

Juvia looked shocked, then nodded before scurrying back behind the counter, where she was greeted by a pink haired coworker who slung and arm around her shoulder and proceeded to tease her.

Gray felt a bit bad for her, he could definitely relate.

"See, totally worth it," Cana announced, looking all too proud of herself.

Loke nodded and grinned at Gray. "You should totally do something about that crush she's got for you too."

"Preferably before she realizes you're a train wreck and an asshole."

Gray rolled his eyes and glanced out the window instead of dignifying either of them with a response. Anything he said at this point would just be used against him. Still, he couldn't help trying to catch glimpses of Juvia through the reflections on the window, and he didn't miss the knowing glances Cana and Loke exchanged.

He knew they were right, they knew they were right, but the best thing about them was he never had to say it.

AN: For those of you're wondering about IKYSS and why I'm writing drabbles instead of it, I've been going through a serious block and some depression so I decided to take a day and write some drabbles in order to get back into writing. So far it's been helping. That being said, yes IKYSS will be late.