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Juvia's new look
Juvia walked through the streets of Magnolia, as she scanned the vast sidewalks in search of a presentable shop. The water mage had been meaning to change her appearance for a while now, to please her dear Gray-sama.
Earlier today, she had checked various other shops, but to her disappointment there was nothing there that she found appeasing. Till now, she had changed her looks numerous times and now it was time to change again. As she continued her search, one shop particularly caught her eye, pulling her towards it. It emitted a brilliant shine, and seemed to sparkle in her eyes.
The sign read, "Angel's Gate", and it was stocked with numerous, fashionable items.
Once she walked through the doors, she gasped in awe.
The store was littered with currently trending clothes, tons of shoes, and dazzling accessories. Juvia was delighted! What girl wouldn't be?
After she tried on select styles, the blue-haired girl came to a decision on buying one. It was a sleeveless, tight navy blue V-neck T-shirt that fit her every curve, paired with a frilly white mini skirt, and knee high brown cowboy boots. The tips of them were embroidered with small, luminous diamonds. Her hair was tied up into a single side pony; with her fringe still out to better frame her face. A sparkly, silver butterfly broach was used to tie her hair up into the up do, giving her new look the perfect final touch.
Refusing to take the clothes off, Juvia just went straight to the cash register, and let the cashier ring up the items while still attached to her body. Once her payments were finalized, she squealed in excitement.
She couldn't wait to show this to Gray-sama!
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Juvia walked to guild humming a light tune to herself, she was beyond happy with her decision, and ever more so just thinking of Gray's reactions. The water mage emitted a bright and cheery atmosphere, and as she walked through the streets, she heightened others bad moods.
Once she reached the guild, she swung the doors open in a reckless manner, causing everyone to turn their heads in her direction.
"Good morning, everyone!" she greeted courteously, her voice laced with happiness.
Some greeted her back, and others nodded their heads in acknowledgement.
The guild members noticed her new change of style and appreciated it. Comments were given on her beautiful new look. Even Gajeel commented on her looks, stating that she, 'looked nice.'
She said her thanks to him and blushed a deep shade of red when Mira even suggested that she schedule a photo shoot for the cover of the next issue of 'Weekly Sorcerer'.
After bashfully turning down her offer, Juvia went over to her original destination, which was where Gray was.
He was sitting at the bar drinking at such an early time of the day. Juvia could smell that it was something stronger than what he would usually have, which worried her a bit. But initially, she shrugged it off. She went and stood right in front of him making sure he saw her.
"How do I look, Gray-sama?" Juvia asked in her sweetest voice.
Gray only avoided her and continued drinking. By now Juvia was used to him trying to send her away but she sure felt worried when she looked at the number of bottles that lay empty on the bar table.
Juvia briefly wondered if something was up, since she had never seen him drink so much. Maybe this was a bad day for him?
Shrugging the weird feeling off, she asked him again, "How do I look, Gray-sama?"
This time, Gray looked at her once and went back to his drinking like nothing ever happened. Something sure felt bad about this to Juvia.
But, persistent on getting Gray's opinion of her outfit, she repeated her question once more.
This time, Gray's features twisted into a furious and aggravated expression. He was tired of all the questions, especially in his tipsy state of mind, and he finally snapped.
"Just get out of here Juvia, and can you please stop stalking me? It's creepy as hell," he muttered harshly.
"Gray-sama...what about Juvia's outfit?" Juvia responded, not fazed by his rejection.
"I don't care what you look like, okay? Just leave!" he shouted angrily.
Juvia cowered back at his outburst.
Maybe...she should have listened to her first mind earlier...
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