Gray was sleeping…hard!
Juvia knew it because he was making this cute sound while he puffed air out and then regularly inhaled. She smiled. Whenever he was this quiet and calm in his sleep, Juvia was glad. It would happen now, very rarely, that he woke up screaming and sweating because of some bad dream. It was a couple of months now that he had discovered sleeping next to Juvia had a therapeutic effect on him. He said it was better for him to sleep close to Juvia because it was his duty to protect her, that he felt responsible and stuff because Juvia was helping him in training, and she was also taking care of him.
The truth was she wasn't doing anything too stressful. She liked to cook, and cooking for him was even better, because he always seemed to appreciate her skills. She didn't mind washing his shirts because he always smiled when he wore them, if he did, and smelled the clean aroma. She liked to wash the dishes in the evening because he always offered to dry them, and they spent the time chatting and in close proximity. Living with him was just like she had imagined, perfect! She really felt like his beloved wife already. It was like living a dream! Well, if she wanted to be totally honest he was a bit messy. He always throws his clothes around, or went to eat on the bed, but it was nothing that troublesome.
However, she understood that the real reason behind his willing to sleep on the floor of her room was that he was always concerned, worried that something bad could happen to her. Like a wild animal entering their cabin, or a thief, or maybe even a demon. So he would sleep better if he could always keep an eye on her.
It took her time, and several days, to convince him that the bed was big enough, and comfortable, and there was nothing wrong. If they share, that they would just sleep side by side, nothing more, and once he gave up, she discovered, that same night, that he needed more than just an eye on her.
Juvia shifted her position when the dawn light filtered through the window, lying on her side. Immediately, Gray moved too. He went on his side and the hand that he was placing flat on her stomach followed her movement and squeezed her hip pressing her back against his chest.
Juvia adjusted her position fitting perfectly against his body. Gray's nose nuzzled her neck and his lips fell on her skin.
Oh, if he would know how he behaved in his sleep, Juvia was sure he would freak out, and then maybe he would stop sleeping with her. Every evening, Gray placed himself on the bed being careful in avoiding every touch. He got all embarrassed and blushing even with the lightest, so Juvia simply remained stood and quite. But as soon as he fell asleep, all his body went to search hers. His hands on her thighs, his legs wrapped around hers, his lips on her skin, and his face hidden in the crook of her neck.
Juvia felt heat roar in her body when Gray's hand started to room on the tissue of her blue pajamas, like he was looking for something. Then she felt him lifting slowly her shirt, and placing his fingers under the fabric, in direct touch with her skin.
Gray was becoming even bolder in his sleep. His fingertips were going up and down between her navel and her hip bone, then he placed his hand flat on her abdomen without stopping to caress her skin with small circles. Juvia held her breath and tried to calm her racing pulse. After a bit, he started to move his hands again. His fingers now were going North, feeling her stomach and ribs. His fingertips were brushing against the under strap of her bra. Thank God she was wearing a bra, or she would have gone mad.
Juvia breathed hard, leaning into his touch. His body answered immediately by pressing her harder against him. Gray's lips now were opened and were touching the sensitive skin behind her ear. He was growling.
Juvia glanced at her back. No doubt, he was still sleeping. He was making her go crazy, and he wasn't even conscious. Juvia couldn't imagine how would it be if he would do these kinds of things with all his might on the task.
"Ah." Juvia let out a small sound when Gray's other arm went to hug her, and his hand went to rest exactly on her butt. She put one hand to her lips to stifle the sound, but it was enough for Gray to became rigid and he gave.
Oh no! He was about to wake up, and if he discovered… No, maybe she was wrong but she didn't want to change this routine.
Juvia practically fell from the bed a second before Gray blinked his eyes opened.
Gray looked confused when seeing Juvia, who was red as a tomato, and was saying something about making breakfast. Gray nodded and hugged the pillow while Juvia ran out of their room.
Every morning was the same story. Maybe one day, he would understand why Juvia was always this eager to jump off the bad as soon as he woke up to start the day. She sure was a morning girl, and not that he would say this out loud, but he kinda wanted her to stay a bit longer. Maybe, just maybe, after his mission of destroying E.N.D., he will tell her. And just maybe could he even, if she was fine with it, hug her at night. Or more, possibly? He had to restrain for now, but he surely would like to… One day.