All credit for this plot goes to NaluShipper , I just typed it up while listening to battlefield by Jordan Sparks..it seems to fit the story LOL!

( I think NaluS has loads of talent and should become a writer but that just my personal opinion!)

Thank you for believing in me NaluS!

Let me know what you think...I would love to work with you on this!

P.S I used several real festivals ... Mardi Gras, Holi festival and Junkanoo just to name 3 to create the fictional Festival in the story. It was the only element that I added to the plot so far...


Juvia sat at the table staring into her drink unhappily. It was almost time for Magnolia's annual Twilight festival. Every year the day before summer, a large celebration with elaborate costumes, parades,fireworks, paint wars and ending with the Twilight ball. It was a fairy tail tradition for everyone to attend either with friends, teamates or a special someone...

She had worked up the courage to send a magic-gram to Gray, asking him to be her date for the ball. It had been three days but so there was no response. Now she was reduced to sitting at a empty table while he sat on the other side of the hall with Erza and Happy. " I never meant to hurt him with that love potion...I just wanted him to see me, not only as a friend but as a woman." Juvia sighed resting her head on her arms. I have tried everything...including giving him some personal space. " Did I do something wrong?" Juvia whispers sadly. Oh Gray my love, can you ever love me back? Juvia wonders as a couple of tears roll down her cheeks. Why am I just sitting here crying... I should go ask him at least then I would know .

Sitting up she wipes the tears from her face. Looking over at the table, she stands up and began making her way over. Half-way to the table she sees Lucy sit down next to Gray. Juvia stumbles to a stop as she watches Gray lean over and whisper something in Lucy's ear. Is Lucy flirting with my Gray? Juvia despair gave way to a white-hot rage. Juvia flinched as Lucy laughed and slapped him on the arm. " Lucy is my rival, I must not let her take Gray away from me... I'll do anything to stop her." Juvia hissed as she stalked towards her blond nemises. She could see Lucy sliding over so that she was closer to Gray. How dare she do this to me... Juvia comes to a stop behind Lucy and clenches her fist. He belongs to ME , you blond bimbo. Juvia glared as she raises her fist to teach that man-stealer a lesson. Just before she can punch Lucy into next week, an arm wraps around her shoulders.

Juvia yanks away and prepares to cast water lock on the owner. Seeing Natsu's smilling face snaps her out of the trance-like state in a heartbeat. " Hey Juvia...I've asked you the same question three times already... so are you going to the ball or not?" Natsu says waving his other hand in front of her face. " Yeah... sure. " Juvia mutters weakly as her gaze slides over just in time to see Gray elbowing Lucy in the ribs. " So I guess us girls are going to have to go shopping...join us Juvia..it will be fun." Erza says distracting Juvia. " Sure.." Juvia says looking confused as Natsu grabs her hand, forcing Juvia to sit next to him on the bench. " Well now that's settled, Juvia ... we should be going. The ball is only two days away and we need time to find the perfect dresses." Erza says with a dreamy smile. " He loves you Juvia." Happy says smugly as he lands on Natsu's shoulder...

Wait...did I just agree to...with HIM? " Juvia wonders when Natsu hands her a ticket with a goofy smile on his face.
Happy winks at Juvia . I'm going on a date with... NATSU! Juvia stands up so fast that she bumps the table hard. " I'll m. you o. ... f. minutes..." Juvia stutters as she bolts towards the bathroom at top speed. "Did you stab her with a fork or something pyro?" Gray asks waiting until after Juvia was out of earshot. " I didn't do anything to her.. it was probably YOUR fault ice brain." Natsu snaps defensively. Before Gray and Natsu could start brawling, Erza gives them her signature death stare. Happy starts laughing as he repeats " She loooves you." over and over as he flies around Lucy's head. " Shut it...stupid cat." Lucy yells swatting Happy. Lucy and Erza stand up. " Her face turned awfully white...will she be ok?" Lucy asks Erza worriedly as she watches Juvia disappear around the corner. " I don't know..." Erza trailes off uncertainly.

" I need you Juvia...come with me." Gray's words repeated themselves in Juvia's head, memories of the unison raid against the lizardmen surfacing as Juvia splashed cold water on her face. " How could have I betrayed you my love..." Juvia moans as water mingles with her tears. Gray... I love you and only you... I have since the moment we met.
Juvia closed her eyes remembering the way Gray had held her as they destroyed Lizardmen together. Nothing could compare to the feeling of Gray's magic combining with hers still gave her chills. Now...she was stuck going to the ball with a pyro that likes to destroy things not the man she loved . " No...I will go to the ball with Gray, its rumored that engagements happen at the twilight ball." Juvia growls as her hands curl into fists. I can't give up...
" No matter what you try Lucy... you will never feel his arms around you...Gray will be MINE!" A triumphant smirk comes to her face as the beginnings of a plan come together...

This is not the end... more chapters are in the works! Hang in there GrayxJuvia fans...