im going to assume its a fungal problem. odd thing is, the two plants that are this way are the only ones in the pot to have it. anything to worry about?

Nothing wrong. It looks like something called pubescence to me. It's just little hairs on the buds. A lot of lilies get it.

Yes, it's completely normal, and often beautiful.
These pics, each of a different plant:

Rick - so im assuming it wont affect the flowering...?

riverman123 said:Rick - so im assuming it wont affect the flowering...?

Well actually, yes, it might. But in a good way!

The likely evolutionary rationale is for protection from the cold.
"Excessive" hairiness is a common coping mechanism for plants that do their growing in the cold. I took this photo in wild Minnesota (zone 4) on March 10th:

Pulsatilla patens

interesting. ive never had a lily, regardless of weather conditions, that had grey hair on it! first time.

One of my furry Asiatics is 'Accent', bred by Ed McRae: