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Wow, it's been a while since I've written anything, hasn't it? TOO LONG. But here's my first entry for Gruvia week! I'll try to get some more in if I have time, and I know this one's a little late, but here it is anyway. Enjoy!

Gruvia week day one: Ambiguity

Gray Fullbuster usually wasn't the type to linger on things, but today he was lost in thought. As he sat at the bar in the guild he couldn't help but recall the events of a few days ago.

It was beginning to snow outside as Gray left the guild, and he almost shivered despite his familiarity with the cold. Suddenly he became aware of someone calling his name. "Gray-sama!" He turned to see Juvia running towards him holding what looked like a bundle of clothing.

"Juvia has a gift for you!" she said breathlessly as she reached him.

"What for?"

Her expression turned dreamy "Today is our 413 day anniversary. So Juvia made you a scarf!"

"Our…what? Er, Juvia, you didn't have to do that."

"It was no problem Gray-sama!"

"Ok… well I guess since you went through all the trouble of making it I'll take it..."

Her smile grew even larger upon hearing these words, and for some reason he found his face getting warmer at the sight.

He didn't know what it was, but he felt that he needed to give something to Juvia in return. The dilemma remained though since he had no idea what.

"Gray!" Cana yelled, waving her hand in front of his face and snapping him out of his thoughts.

"Sorry, what?"

"I've been sitting here trying to get your attention and you've been spacing out. What's wrong with you? Thinking about your girlfriend?" she smirked and took a swig from her barrel.

Gray frowned. "I don't have a-"

"Oh shut up, we both know you were thinking about Juvia. So what's up?"

Gray shook his head slowly and glanced at her. They'd known each other for so long, and Cana had always been able to read him like an open book. Some things like that never changed. He sighed and began to explain.

"Well you know how Juvia gave me that scarf a few days ago?" He paused and Cana nodded, urging him to continue. "Well I was just thinking maybe I should, you know, give her something too. Since she said it was a special day or whatever. But I wouldn't know what to give her."

Cana tried to hide her smirk by taking a hasty sip from her barrel. Time to get these two set up. "Well why don't you just go ask Juvia herself what she wants? I'm sure she'll think up something if you ask her to."

He contemplated that proposal for a moment before nodding. "Yeah alright, I can do that. Where is she anyways?"

No sooner had he said this when the guild doors swung open and Gajeel and Juvia strode in, returning from their mission. Cana and Gray watched for a moment as the two greeted people and were welcomed back before Juvia's eyes met Gray's. Her face glowed and she quickly made her way over to him.

Damn, this girl makes it too easy for him. He really needs to realize that already. Cana thought as she discreetly got up and moved down a few seats. This way she could give them some space but still eavesdrop.

"Gray-sama! Juvia returned from her mission! And… Juvia missed you…" she said, mumbling the last part and cradling her reddening face in her hands.

"Hey Juvia," Gray said, oblivious to her last comment. "So I was thinking about that scarf you gave me the other day. And it'd only be right to give you something in return, right?"

Her eyes widened in surprise and her hands fluttered to her mouth. "N-no, Juvia never meant for Gray-sama to feel obliged to give her anything in return!"

He smiled, causing Juvia's blush to deepen. "No, I want to. It wouldn't feel right otherwise. But I didn't know what to get you, so… Is there anything specific that you want?"

"Well, there is one thing Juvia would like…" She smiled widely and rocked back and forth on her heels. "Juvia wants a kiss from Gray-sama!"

His expression morphed to one of surprise, and his smile pulled down into a slight frown as he processed the request. Upon seeing his face, Juvia began to worry that she had upset him.

"Juvia meant- Oh, if Gray-sama doesn't want to-" she stuttered, desperately trying to backtrack. She fell silent however as Gray's face descended towards hers and he gave her a small kiss on the cheek. Her breath caught as he lingered for a moment before drawing away.

"There." He turned his head away and covered his face with his hand slightly to hide his blush. Why the hell am I blushing? I just gave her what she wanted, right? "So," He said, shrugging it off and clearing his throat before daring to glance at the water mage who still stood there in shock. "Now we're even then."

"Of course Gray-sama. Even." She intoned before mumbling, "Is Juvia dreaming?"

"Good. I'll see you around then." He grinned, ruffling her hair before turning back to his seat at the bar. At this, Juvia snapped out of her shock and smiled wider than she ever had before.

"Gray-sama!" She threw her arms around him and hugged him fiercely from behind. "Juvia loves Gray-sama so much!"

"J-Juvia, let go!" He yelled, attempting to pry her arms off of him.

Cana mentally cheered. Is that idiot finally realizing his own feelings? Smiling, she finished off her drink and continued to watch them.

"But Gray-sama just kissed Juvia!" She protested.

"In thanks for the scarf! You said that's what you wanted in return, so that's the only reason I did it!"

At this Cana's face turned into a disappointed frown before she turned away, pouting. Fucking tsundere.

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Ughhh, why must Gray be such a tsundere and not realize how madly in love he is with Juvia?! So there you go~ And I really love throwing Cana into these little Gruvia moments. How was that? Not too shabby? My writing's probably a little rusty, so I apologize for that. Anyways, reviews and feedback are much appreciated, so please feel free to give me some of that~

Until Then.