SUMMARY: Juvia's dark eyes stared at the vile in her hands. The apothecary promised that it would work or she'd get a full refund. Gray would finally be hers and she would finally get out of that complex love polygon. She even had enough kindness in her heart to help Lucy with her love problems too. Well, it was mostly so that Lucy would forget about Gray. However, things don't go exactly the way she planned. "Juvia is sorry!" she cried. "It was an accident!"
A/N: The events in the story takes place before the GMG and after the Key of the Starry Skies Arc.
I DO NOT OWN FAIRY TAIL. MASHIMA HIRO DOES.
Juvia needed something quick to help her out of the messed up love polygon she found herself in. Gray was just too attractive. There was no other way to put it. Not only did he attract mass amount of females, he even would attract people of the same sex! It would help if he didn't have this compulsive need to strip. Though, Juvia didn't mind it. However, she did mind when there were other people around with carnal desires for him.
How dare people have such fantasies of him!
The simple fact is that Gray was just too attractive even when he is fully clothed. Juvia had too many competitors over Gray's heart and she felt that she was losing her chances at being Gray's lover. There were two reasons to why she was losing Gray's affection.
The first reason: Lyon Vastia.
The white-haired Ice-Make wizard fell head-over-heels for her at first sight. It was just like how Juvia fell in love with Gray at first sight/fight. Even though that Juvia professed her love to Gray Fullbuster several times in front of Lyon, the white-haired man was persistent in finding a way to make Juvia love him instead. Did he not understand "no"?
Juvia's heart only has love for Gray-sama! Juvia thought to herself.
Lyon was messing up her chances with Gray every time he professed his undying love for her. He would send her cards, chocolates, flowers, and other fine gifts for her. He would find any way possible to express his love towards her even inviting her to the fanciest restaurant in all of Magnolia. Juvia could not accept his offer. The place was rather expensive and romantic. It seemed like it was more of a "date" than a "dinner between friends." Juvia knew the place fairly well. It was the place she dreamed where Gray would propose to her. The things that Lyon would do for her were the sort of thing that Juvia wished that Gray would do for her. Lyon even went to the extent of fighting Gray for Juvia's love. To her horror, Gray had just ignored them. Did he think that she liked Lyon? Juvia didn't want Gray to get the wrong idea
Juvia only loves Gray-sama and no one else!
Juvia's second obstacle: Lucy Heartfilia.
The beautiful, busty, blonde celestial mage known as Lucy Heartfilia worked on the same team as Gray. She posed a greater threat than Lyon. Lucy was and still is Juvia's biggest love rival. She was the reason why Juvia was losing the love battle over Gray's heart. No matter how many times Lucy denied having feelings for Gray, Juvia couldn't help be paranoid every time the blonde was close to her Gray-sama. Gray is undeniably attractive; and Juvia knew that even though Lucy may not harbor romantic feelings for him, it didn't mean that she was attracted to him. Lucy's attraction to him could blossom into love and Juvia did not want that to EVER happen.
It was an irrefutable fact: Gray has an attraction for Lucy.
Juvia couldn't deny the fact that Lucy was a beautiful woman. She was bright, strong, happy, and beautiful. Meanwhile, she was this gloomy, pale, rain woman. They were opposites in appearance and character.
Her eyes didn't fail to see how Gray jumped in between Lucy's and Natus's dance. Even though Lucy kicked him out, Juvia didn't miss the scowl on his beautifully carved face. Gray seemed to be upset with not being able to dance with Lucy. Juvia saw the jealousy etched on his face when she danced with him. At the close proximity they were in, Juvia felt that she could die a happy girl. She beamed with joy as she held Gray's hands as they swayed to the music but he didn't seem to enjoy the moment as much as she did.
Juvia fumed with jealousy when she watched Gray's performance of "Frederick and Yanderica." Gray was supposed to be the evil prince that kept Yanderica (played by Lucy) captive. However, no one would have guessed that the princely Erza Scarlet, the woman capable of knocking down two mountains with one kick, would have a terrible case of stage fright. Erza went berserk and the evil knight (Gray) ended up having to save the princess from Erza's unpredictable attacks and the fire-breathing dragon, Natsu. In the end, the evil prince falls in love with Yanderica. It was a messed up story but the audience applauded and cheered loudly (after Gray habitually stripped before trying to stop the flame that was on Lucy's dress but ended up destroying her entire dress with his ice-lance). Either way, the crowd loved it! Lucy and Gray were the hottest topic on Sorcerer Weekly after that. They were on the cover of that week's latest issue. Juvia was not happy with the pictures that Jason took where Gray held Lucy's hand as they elegantly danced together.
Then there was the time when Natsu and Happy told the entire guild what the caught Gray stripping as he was stalking Lucy. Gray was stalking Lucy! That was unbelievable! Stripping was one thing but stalking Lucy! How could he? It was absolutely unacceptable!
Gray paid more attention to Lucy and spent more time with her. She heard of all the stories where Gray heroically saved Lucy from danger. He had a scar on his face and abdomen to prove his point.
Jealousy is completely normal feeling! Well, unless you're Juvia. People say that she was an obsessed freak. People just don't understand how much Juvia really cared for him. No one could possibly understand how much she loves him. She didn't fall for his looks. Well, that sort of played a big part when they first met since she couldn't bring herself to scar that beautiful and well chiseled face. Juvia sensed that it was meant to be when their magic collided. She hoped that Gray sensed it too. Ice and water- her magic complimented Gray's magic better what Lucy's celestial magic could do with Gray's. It was simply meant to be. Juvia belonged with Gray.
Juvia followed Gray (not stalked because that would be creepy), and she learned that he was now the holder of her heart from all the times they spent together. The way how he would fight for his nakama, they way how he fought to rescue Lucy when he battled her- would Gray do that for Juvia, too?
An unrequited love is a painful experience. Juvia would do anything to be close to Gray. Lucy had what she wanted. Lisanna (Juvia was unsure of this) had what Lucy wanted.
Juvia's dark eyes eyed the two viles in her hands.
"Gray-sama will be mine!" she squealed as she left the apothecary and ran with excitement to the guild.
Juvia was positive that this apothecary was no fraud like the last time. It wasn't in an old, shady place. This time, Juvia watched the old man make her potion. She even went to the extent of collecting the needed ingredients and paying extra money for it. This one seemed legit as she watched him make the concoction. The apothecary even asked for a lock of Juvia's hair as it would so that it would be she who Gray would fall in love when he took the potion. That seemed pretty convincing to Juvia.
The other vile was for Lucy. It was going to make Lucy and Natsu crazy for each other. Searching for the ingredients for this one was rather difficult. She had to find a lock of hair that belonged to Natsu. That one was harder since the Salamander went on a mission with Lucy (and Gray who accompanied them as usual). But with Lucy out of the picture, Gray would belong to Juvia and Juvia alone. While she was at it, she could help Lucy with her boy problem.
Juvia eyed the blue liquid in the vile. Surely this one will make her Gray-sama notice her. Then, they will fall in love, have multiple romantic dinners together, go on lots of quests together where he would save the damsel in distress which would be her and not Lucy, then have a beautiful wedding, perhaps rub it in Lucy's jealous face that Gray only holds a romantic feeling for Juvia, and have two beautiful children and grow old together. Juvia's face began to heat up as she began to plan their future together.
Juvia was getting ahead of herself, again. Gray and Lucy had to drink the potion first.
Unfortunately for Juvia, luck was not on her side. Juvia failed to see that it was the same apothecary that tricked her seven years ago. He needed another quick buck and knew how naïve the lovelorn bluenette truly is. The show he put up for her proved his point. He quickly packed his things and headed to Crocus. There would be a bigger sale since the Grand Magic Games were just six months away! Maybe he could trick another fool.
Poor Juvia! She doesn't know what she's getting herself into.
A/N: Next chapter will definitely more exciting, and contain humor! I promise. Lots of Gruvion will appear in future chapter along with GrayLu and inevitable NaLu. The pairings are undecided but I know where I want to take this story. But I need your help. I need you to keep motivating me with reviews, follows, and favorites. I love feedback and might post the next chapter early! Thanks to everyone that read my NaLu fic"I Hate You!" You're encouragement helps and I haven't abandoned Heart of the Iron Dragon Slayer. My story is typed on my iPhone since I have limited access to a computer and my mommy still has it. T.T
Next Chapter: "My back hurts!" Gray cried. "What the hell? Not this again!" Juvia was shocked at the events that perspired before her. This wasn't supposed to happen! Gray was supposed to fall in love with her! He wasn't supposed to turn to a (you just need to keep reading to find out). Well, he still looked attractive in that state. Though Juvia preferred the other Gray better. "Wendy can you somehow change us back with your healing magic?" the two boys begged. "Sorry," she replied. "It's not working. I'm afraid that I'm unable to help you." "What are we going to do!" the two boys cried.
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