Fairy Tail
Gruvia Week 2015
Day #1 - Hair
The first thing you notice is her hair, Dark blue, the follicles descend gracefully from her head as the strands perfectly frame her face. The next you you notice is how her eyes, as deep and endless as the very ocean itself, have widened immensely. You are also dimly aware that it is because you have been staring at her for the past few minutes.
Instead of walking - or perhaps running - away from you though, the girl walks towards you. Mentally, you cannot help but admire a sense of boldness that radiates off of her. It isn't long before the two of you are face to face.
At the decreased distance between you two, you analyze her more closer. Her face seems smoother, that much you see. You also take note of the golden butterfly hairpin on her azure hat and wonder about the story behind it.
I've been spending too much time around Lucy. You reprimand yourself as you think of the blonde author and girlfriend of your rival (and best friend, not that he would let anyone know that). For all you know, the hairpin could be merely a fashion choice. Like her blue hat. And blue shirt. In fact, everything that the person in front of you is wearing is some variation of a cerulean color.
The silence between you two is palpable. Just as you were examining her though, it seems that she has been doing the same.
"Juvia caught you staring at her." The woman says and you cannot help but feel that the name just sort of fits her.
Instead of feeling embarrassed about it, a coy smirk works its way onto your face. "Sorry," You say with false sincerity. "Isn't often that I see a girl so beautiful."
The cheesy words exit your mouth before you think of them. The words aren't entirely true either. In fact, if you were to say such a thing in front of Erza Scarlet or Lucy Heartfilia, they would most likely pummel you. Mavis help you if you said it in front of Mirajane or Lisanna Strauss. The thought sends a chill down your spine.
The girl in front of you doesn't seem to mind your poorly chosen words as you can see a faint shade of pink develop on her cheeks.
"Something tells me that isn't entirely true." Juvia says with a smile that you think doesn't quite match the words. A smirk would've been appropriate.
"You've got me." You mutter good-naturedly as you hold up your hands in mock surrender. A moment passes and you think that the girl in front of you is more observant that she lets on.
"Name's Gray by the way." You answer the unasked question as you stick your hands in your pockets.
"Gray?" Juvia repeats, almost as if testing the name on her tongue. The corners of her lips turn upwards. "Nice to meet you." She says as she extends a hand.
"Same to you." You respond as you take her hand.
Several moments of silence separate you from her before she opens her mouth to speak.
"Well, anyway," She turns halfway from him, her azure locks swishing around as she does. "Juvia should get going. Her friend Gajeel-kun is waiting for her."
"Yeah, I'm suppose to meet my friend Erza her." You say, ignoring a slight pang of disappointment at the thought of the blunette leaving. You have the subtle feeling that the girl you met might be the most interesting person you've met for some time.
Before you can second guess yourself, you grab hold of Juvia's left wrist before she can leave entirely.
"Wait." You say, unflustered by the contact of skin on skin.
"What?" Juvia asks. You notice how her dark blue eyes sparkle; as if she had a secret just wanting to be told.
Before you answer her question, you note that you have been spending too much time with Lucy. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
"I was wondering," You start, removing your hand from hers. "if you would like to have some coffee with me some time soon."
Juvia eyes you critically before a smile graces her face and your heart forgets to beat for a moment. "Juvia would love too." Her right hand goes to her jean pocket. As it does, you notice how she is retrieving her cellular phone from it.
Moving your own hand to your jacket pocket, you pull your cellular phone out too and it isn't long before you both have exchanged phone numbers.
"Thanks." You say.
"Your welcome." Juvia says before she takes a look at her phone. You assume she must be looking at the time given how her eyes enlarge.. "Juvia really must be going though."
"Well, don't let me keep you." You say with a faint chuckle.
"See you again soon Gray!" Juvia chirps. And then she's gone like a blur of azure fabric.
You gaze down at your phone to check the time as well. Aside from acknowledging the time (two o'clock) you wonder where your friend is before your question is answered as you hear her voice.
"Ah, there you are Gray. I apologize for being late."
You turn to look at the redhead and see a look of remorse on her face.
"Eh, no problem Erza." You say. "Don't worry about it."
The scarlet-haired woman's expression lightens. "Anyway, who was that that you were conversing with?"
You open your mouth to respond when you feel your phone vibrate.
"I assume that's her?" Erza inquires and you detect a faint sense of amusement in her tone.
Checking your phone, you find that it is Juvia. And that she texted you.
I don't usually see such handsome guys either.
Your face burns at the blunette's reference to your words from earlier.
"It must be something considering your crimson cheeks."
You grunt, stuffing your phone in your pocket whilst making a mental note to text her back later.
"Don't we need to get going?" You ask, irritated.
You find amusement twinkling in your friend's brown eyes, but otherwise she remains silent. "Yes, we do."
She moves, a motion beckoning you to do the same. As you follow, you cannot help but think of the interesting bluenette that you had met.
Juvia Lockser.
Something tells you that you'll see more of her soon enough.
Author's Notes: And my first submission for Gruvia week is finished. I'll try to get the other submissions in, but I make no promises. Anyway, Happy April's Fools Day everyone!
This is also my first time writing in the second person and I've got to say, I kind of like it.