Here is the extra chapter of Fever sequel where we will see how Natsu's and Gray's relationship ended up!
If you don't want to see Gray and Natsu having a romantic relationship I suggest that you don't read this. Also those who don't like too sweet stuff.. be warned.
This is really different from all the drama in the main storyline.
I hope you like it though!

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I found myself slowly waking up even though I had no idea when I had fallen asleep in the first place.
The reason I wasn't alarmed or in a hurry to open my eyes was due to the fact that I could feel a gentle hand brushing my hair with no apparent reason. Thanks to my great sense of smell I knew instantly who it was, which caused me to smile. It was clear to me now why I had fallen asleep. The touch of the hand was so soothing that I found it hard not to slip into a calm sleep once again.

"I know you're awake..." The person next to me whispered in amusement. He was closer than I had thought and I couldn't resist opening my eyes to look at him.

He looked really calm, which I knew was unnatural for him. Or at least was. He had changed a lot lately, just like I had.

I only offered him a smile, still too tired to talk.

"Have I told you how much I like your eyes?" He asked in a dreamy voice and I rolled my eyes before shaking my head slightly. His question still made me smile.

"It was horrible when you were unconscious and I couldn't see your eyes." He continued. I would have thought he was joking if it wasn't for the hurt that flashed in his eyes.

"I missed you so much back then." He finished and started brushing my hair again while lying on the soft grass beside me.

The way the sun caressed my skin and the soft, sweet touches of Gray almost made me fall asleep again.
I closed my eyes and enjoyed the moment.

Gray and I had traveled away from Magnolia for a slight breather. We had found this amazing place by a waterfall a couple of weeks ago and we would sometimes escape here to calm our nerves down and enjoy each others' company. Today was one of those days.

It was clear that people didn't come there often and that way we had the place all for ourselves.

The trees around us covered us from the wind which grew colder by the day and the small opening by the water left space for the sun to shine down on us warmly.
It always felt like summer there.

I took a deep breath of the fresh air in my lungs before breathing out. The grass under us was so soft and comfortable. I could have stayed there forever.

I realized that Gray was waiting for me to say something.

"Well..." I started with a smirk, "I didn't miss you." Gray stopped his actions and removed his hand.
"What? Not at all?" He sounded disappointed. Just the reaction I had been hoping for.

"Nope." I said and opened my eyes. Then I turned to look him straight in the eye. "And that's because I dreamed about you when I couldn't see you." I said playfully and winked.

Gray's eyes widened for a small while before the familiar, kind smile returned to his face.

We were silent for a while and just looked at each other.

"It's good to have you back." Gray then admitted and the sincerity in his eyes made me chuckle.

"Yeah," I calmed myself to answer honestly. "It's good to be back."

We stared at each other for a while, reading the others' emotions through our eyes before Gray ruffled my hair again and decided it was time to get up.

He stood and stretched his limbs while giving a loud yawn.

I sat up and tried to fix my hair though it was normal that it was all messy.

"You really are addicted to my hair!" I said and laughed at Gray. He turned and offered me a hand.

"No," He started and pulled me up with a quick move, pulling me right up to his chest. "I'm addicted to you." Right after the last word he leaned forward and gave me a peck on the nose. I was surprised by his actions and words and it took me a while to get my act together again. I spun away from him and began to walk away, knowing that he would follow soon.

We walked along the river slowly, just enjoying the moment. Gray was right beside me, walking so close that our hands sometimes brushed against each other. I had to fight the urge to take his hand into mine.

"You know..." I started a bit uncertainly.

"Hm?" I rubbed my neck a bit nervously before I continued.

"I'm really glad that it was you beside me through it all." I confessed.

I was happy to find Gray's fingers traveling on my hand to my fingers before intertwining with them.

"And I would do it again." He said with confidence and kindness which I knew was only meant for me.

We glanced at each other and shared a smile.

"But I hope I never, ever, have to watch you suffer like you did again. And that's why, Natsu-" He said with a stronger tone, demanding me to look at him. I could see the strong determination in his eyes. "-I will keep you safe from now on." He finished and gave my hand a squeeze.
I felt a bit embarrassed by his words, but unbelievably happy at the same time.

I just smiled at him for a while, trying to think of a good answer.

Before I had even time to really think about the words, I blurted them out.

"I like you."

Gray stopped walking, pulling me into a halt too.

I realized what I had just said and I didn't dare to look back at Gray. I just stood there, completely frozen. No even my mind dared to think another thought before Gray finally moved.

He let go of my hand and I thought for those few seconds that Gray was upset with me. However, I soon felt a pair of strong hands around my chest and I felt myself being pulled backwards to Gray's body. I stood inside the hug for a while in confusion.

"I know." Gray's voice whispered in my ear and he gave a small kiss right below my hairline.

I was surprised by his action, but soon I raised my hands on his and pulled them closer.

We hugged for the longest time before we let go. I turned to look at Gray, expecting him so say something, but instead he placed his hands on my shoulders and with a swift movement, pulled me right up to his face before he kissed my lips for the first time.

It was a soft and sweet kiss and it was full of emotions.

All the pain Gray had gone through and the way he had yearned for me after he thought I had died was conveyed through that one touch.

I was so happy to be alive and it was all thanks to Gray.

We broke apart and we stared at each other with flushed cheeks but without regret.

Wordlessly, we turned around and intertwined our hands once again and walked home together.

And ever since that day we knew that one kiss per day kept all illnesses away so we never had to part again.

~End~

There it was folks! Thanks for reading!