Side Note: Juvia is the only person to Mai 'Mai-chan'.
It was a warm, sunny, cloudless day in Magnolia. The birds were out and the flowers are blooming. The smell of spring is in the air.
The guild was as busy as ever. It's so full of life. The sounds of laughter and talking running through the halls. Guys were getting into fights, people taking quests, and just flat out having fun.
I sighed. I wonder when Freed will be back. I miss him. I need to thank him for saving me a few years ago. I don't think I have thanked him for it yet.
"What's wrong Mai-chan?" Juvia asked me.
"Hey Juvia," I answered. "Nothing's wrong. I'm just lost in thought." I sighed again. I took a sip of some Smith and Kerns that I brought with me to the guild.
Juvia sat down next to me. "Who's the guy?"
I looked at her. "He?" I repeated. "I don't understand."
Juvia took a deep sigh. "The guy you have a crush on. What's his name?" She inquired again.
I blushed just thinking about Freed. "Can we not talk about that here?" I asked. I noticed that Freed just walked in.
Juvia noticed me looking over at Freed. "Juvia thinks you should go over and talk to him."
I blushed a little harder. "I can't just go over there. I don't know what to say to him. Every time I've tried to talk to Freed I end up coming up with an excuse to leave him standing there. I can't talk to a guy like Freed. He's calm, relaxed, patient, and confident. I'm the exact opposite of him." I moaned. I felt eyes watching my movement. I eyed Freed for the second time today, and realized that it was his eyes that were watching my movements. "I'll talk to you later Juvia," I said getting up. I waved good-bye and left the building.
Why was Freed eyeing me like that? Does he like me? If so, why hasn't he said anything to me? I'm so confused, I thought. I sighed. How am I going to tell him I like him? I need to do it soon before someone else gets to him.
"Hey there miss," a voice said. "What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?"
I chucked a lightning bolt at him. I sighed again. Why can't I talk to him? I should just come out and say that I like him. What would Freed say? Will he think I'm a fan girl that has a crush? I hate being confused.
"Mai-chan," Juvia said bringing me out of my thoughts. "Why don't you just tell Freed how you feel about him? That might help you to actually talk to him."
I sighed. "I guess I could. I still don't know what to say to him. You have it easy Juvia. At least you can actually talk to Gray. How are you so confident when I'm not? I mean I am confident just not around Freed."
Juvia looked down at her feet. "Juvia stalked Gray at first before Juvia started talking to him."
"So not helping my situation right now Juvia," I groaned. "But how did you become confident enough to talk to him? I need advice very badly." I played with my hair.
Juvia pushed me in the direction out of town. "Juvia says follow him out of town and tell him how you feel."
I turned around. "Juvia I can't just follow him. What if he notices that I'm following him? What do I say then? I freeze up every time I try to talk to Freed. He probably thinks I'm some kind of freak." Memories of trying to talk to him came back. I felt my face getting warmer. "Any other advice Juvia?" I asked her.
"Just follow him already," Juvia said again. "Juvia says catch up to him. You're losing sight of him."
I nodded.
