Hello there! Glad to finish this in time though I had to rewrite this whole chapter b'coz I had it done even before I was able to finish the last chapter of the first part so there's no event organization and it end up not making sense at all.

To those lovely people following my story, I love you much. You are the reason why am I still doing this hence the hectic schedule of my busy life (I might be lying on this part, when I say busy its equivalent to I am watching anime or reading).

Anyway, here's the next part. As you wish, let's all see it on Gray's perspective (it's a challenge to write this though, I'm much better on making Juvia's perspective.)

P.S.

I hope you know the song.

Post Post Script

If there will be new readers who haven't read the first part yet, I suggest you read it first not because i want to force you to read it but simply because nothing in this story will make sense without reading that one. ;)

Since you've gone,
well it seems like everything is wrong,
And deep inside,
I know that I've,
lost much more than pride,

Silence...

There was only silence accompanying that deafening sound of the fading footfalls as the figure making them walked farther and farther away. Somehow, it seems like a dream. It must be just a dream but then again, why is that the clenching pain in his chest felt so real?

She's still close enough for him to reach yet she seems so far. There are lot of unspoken words he wanted to say, many things he still wish to explain, but he can't. All he can do is stand there and watch her walk away.

Is it really the end of it? Does their story finally reach its conclusion? Or could this be just some twist on the plot to make things more interesting? If it is, Gray Fullbuster is not enjoying it. Not even a single part of it. How can he when the woman he loves more than anything is now drifting away? What would become of him without her?

All those days they were not talking and she was obviously avoiding him, he endured it. His friends told him to give her some space and time because they both need it. He kept away even though he really wanted to talk to her and hold her close as much as he can. He thought maybe she'll forgive him soon but why is she leaving now?

Was the space he had given her ain't enough?

Just thinking of tomorrow without even seeing her makes him feel so sad. He knew that it was his fault. He was a jerk and he's sorry for it. He's willing to do anything to win her back so why does she need to go away?

How ironic, he's watching her walk away wearing the same dress she was wearing the first time they met. It's like mocking him, telling him all the good things that he's losing. Yeah, there is so much to lose. It might not be so obvious but Juvia Lockser is Gray's everything. All the right things in his life are all because of her. She made everything right by simply waltzing in his life three years ago.

He could still remember what was his life like before she came. He has no direction at all. He's in college but he's not sure what he really wanted to do with his life. He was just going along with flow with his friends. But then she came and he started to draw a plan. Sure at first he can't admit that she was more than a friend but as days turned into weeks and weeks turned months he started to see how special she really is. And with the help of all those idiot bastards – his brother one of them – trying to get her attention, he finally relented. That's one of the best decision he ever made.

He has so many wonderful plans for their future. But what's the use of it now that she's about to leave? He only have it because he have her and he pushed her away. He pushed her too far.

Dammit Gray! You're being such a pussy! He scolded himself. She's still there. She's not yet gone. Do something. For once, be a man!

Easy to say, but what on earth is he gonna do?

Would she even talk to him? The last time he tried, he failed. What would be the difference now?

Jeez, screw it all! I can't completely lose her like this.

It must be fate that he run into her in time. If it wasn't for Erza's concern, he wouldn't even know that Juvia is leaving. He was in his apartment feeling sorry for himself when he got the call from his friend and as fast as he can, he came feeling nervous that she might be gone. Good thing she's not, but hell, he just had to be a fucking coward for not saying anything.

But not anymore.

The hell he cares with what would happen; nothing else could go wrong in his life anymore. He just need to take just one more risk and there's really nothing more to lose.

Finally, he felt his feet moving.

Well, happiness is getting further away,
Girl ,I miss you more than words can say,
I need a miracle now,
so tell me,

This is now or never.

He didn't call her name, he just run after her and when she's within reach, he wrapped his arms around her as tight as he can and it felt so good. Being this close to her again is like finding an oasis in the middle of a desert. It feels like breathing again after being deprived of air for so long.

He felt her stiffen so he held her tighter. This could be his last chance and he wants to savour it. Just holding her like that made him feel like he can fly or that he can do everything as long as she's by his side. How he wished he could be the man she used to think he was so there's no need for him to feel like any moment he could die. It's just so hard to think that any moment she'll finally say her final goodbye.

And if this really the end of them, he at least want to make it right. Of course it won't be easy, but he's willing to try.

"Juvia," he breathed her name like it was his very life depends on it. "Do you really need to go?" he's not one for tears but there's a strong urge from deep within him to do so as he waited for her answer.

"Please," she said in a weak voice. "Don't make it much harder than it already is. Juvia must do this. Juvia needs to find herself once again – she had lost herself far too long because of Gray."

When she tried to get out of his hold once again, he let her just so he can face her and he can see her eyes. Those cat like blue eyes that he can get lost to anytime. "Can't I help you find yourself? Can't you give me just one more chance?"

The loneliness in her eyes and the determination that lies beneath it already told him her answer but it still broke his heart when she said that single word that meant everything for him. "No." She gave him that smile again; the one that seemed to say that they used to have everything and now they are losing it, it's such a shame but it's inevitable.

He never wanted to hurt her but he did. He wants to make her stay but she won't. He had done too much that even Juvia's kind and loving heart cannot forgive him anymore. But he's not giving up. His name is not Gray Fullbuster if he would just give up. He'd been through a lot and had given up too many times before but this is one battle he can't afford to lose. "I love you. I know even how much you hate me now you still love me too-"

"Gray, I'm begging. Just stop. Wasn't it enough that Juvia is slowly dying inside? Do you really have to kill her with what you call love over and over again?" Juvia whimpered. "You might be right, I still love you. It's not like Juvia can close her eyes and when she open it again all the feelings could be gone. Almost three years she wasted her time loving you; it's not that easy to forget." Juvia wiped a lone tear on her cheek. "Do you have any idea how hard it is for Juvia not to throw herself in Gray's arm because her heart missed Gray so much? But Juvia must be strong for herself."

"I'm sorry."

"Sorry can't change where we are now."

"I know." He clearly knew but he just can't surrender now.

"Goodbye, Gray."

He didn't know what got into him why he did what he did the moment those words left her mouth, all he knew was, after a long time he finally did something right. The moment their lips touched it gave him a feeling of nostalgia and moments from their past rushed in his memory effectively showing him all that he's about to lose.

If there's one thing he really knew about Juvia, it is that even if she tried to refuse him because it's what her brain was telling her, her body can't really resist him. Just like now. Her hands are trying to push him but her lips are moving in sync with his like they always do.

If she really wants to find herself, he'll let her. She deserves it. But that doesn't mean he will no longer try to win her back. With one of his hands holding her close to him, he used the other to reach inside the pocket of his white coat. Giving his all into that kiss, he gently pushed her hair on her left shoulder and deafly work on placing back the necklace he was holding on its rightful place. When it was secured back around her neck he hesitantly let her lips go.

Juvia looked at him with confusion in her beautiful eyes. "H-How-"

"It doesn't matter anymore, Babe. Go on find yourself. When you did and when you are ready to forgive me, I'll just be here waiting for you," he said trying not to choke. "I'll try to find myself too so that when you come back I'll be ready to show you how much I love you and what you truly mean to me." At that point he wasn't able to control the tears. There's no point at stopping it at all, she will always deserve all his tears down to the last drop he would shed. "I will wait even if it takes forever."

He knows forever is such a big word and not many still believes on it but if it's the span of time he need to take waiting for her to return where she belongs in his heart, he will gladly accept it; for her. For his Juvia.

It's not easy but that's all he can promise. He will wait because he knows he will never be able to let go.

And that's it my dear readers! That was tough but at least I manage to pull something out from my jumbled brain! It's not much but still... I hope you like it and don't forget to give me a review! Feel free to let me know what you think about this one!

Sayonara minna-san. Till next time

Yours truly,

YoseiNoAme

One more thing, there might be no updates any time soon b'coz my laptop is begging to have a long good rest after a week of non-stop reading, writing and watching anime. But it still depends.