A/N: Hello! How are you? :D I am back with the sequel of my first story, the Fairy Tail Bonds! I apologize once again for not uploading it during Christmas holidays, since this was the original release date, but my program is so tough I didn't have enough time to breath! So, even though my extremely difficult program continues to torture me, I felt like I needed a break or else I would finally collapse. Now that I occupied myself with my love, writing, I feel revitalized and rejuvenated! And I have more strength to continue my though program. Enough of my drama though, I will let you read the chapter now. Hope you enjoy it and have fun ^_^

Everything Juvia could ever wish for...

Gray thought that eventually his life got back into line again. At the guild, everyone seemed to have returned into their normal routine, with their huge smiles on their faces showing that the past memories of the dangerous enemies they've encountered were nothing but a long lost memory. He took a glance at his nakamas and saw no worry into their eyes, he only saw happiness and he was glad about it. After a long time, he finally felt some inner peace himself. Everything felt like in place: Juvia came back safe and sound and fairy tail managed to avert the threat of the massive world destruction by the dark guild master Jose had created. Everyone's wounds were completely healed and no outsider would even begin to imagine how many rough situations they had managed to overcome almost a year ago. Above them all, Fairy tail was a family and their bonds were so strong , no evil dark guilds could break it.

Gray glanced around and saw Mirajane polishing the glasses while Elfman was lecturing her about being a Man once again. Cana hugged her precious barrel and smacked Macao who attempted to take it away from her. Erza was about to beat Natsu because he accidentally threw her strawberry cake while fighting with Gajeel. Lucy was followed by Virgo who requested her punishment for no reason and Loke who asked her to marry him. Levy was reading a book while Master Makarov played with Asuka. A complete chaos prevailed into the guild but that was what Fairy Tail was like. Even though everything seemed normal, Gray felt like something was off. He thought that someone was missing from the whole image, a certain water mage that didn't only fill the room with her presence but his heart too. And now that he knew it, he would make certain that he would show it more with every day. Gray was taking a sip from his drink when he felt two warm hands wrapping around his torso and a soft peck on his cheek.

"Good morning Gray –sa, I mean Gray." Juvia smiled and blushed when she sat next to Gray. He looked at her blushing and he thought she looked so adorable and fragile at the same time, even though he knew she was so strong, maybe stronger than him. He stared into her blue like the sea eyes and felt the ultimate bliss, he felt that he was where he belonged to. Why had he forbid to himself to feel so happy before?

"Hi Juvia." He greeted her and smiled back at her.

"Good morning Mira-chan." Juvia greeted the beautiful bartender and then Mirajane greeted her back.

"Hello Juvia. How are you today?"

"I feel great. Everything is where is supposed to be." And she turned to face her loved one. Juvia felt ultimately happy since she and Gray became a couple. Her dream had become true and it was like she thought it would be. Gray had shown her a side of him that few knew, a sweet and caring side that almost no one knew that existed. He had shown her his true self because he felt so close to her and that meant so much for Juvia. They were almost a year together as a couple and everything turned out to flow so smoothly. Juvia had quitted of stalking Gray and she had dropped the third name speech. She had become more mature, the events had changed her to the better. She was the same Juvia that everyone loved, just a little bit more "improved".

Natsu came out of nowhere and interrupted Juvia's thoughts as she gazed into Gray's dark blue eyes.

"Oi, Juvia! I still can't believe that you are a dragon slayer too! I want to fight you even more now!" Natsu yelled when he made sure that Erza was not anywhere to be seen.

"Aye Juvia!" Happy exclaimed cheerfully while sitting on Natsu's head.

"Back off you stupid flame-brain and leave Juvia alone." Gray said and got up ready to fight Natsu.

"It's ok Gray, Juvia can defend herself. I mean I can fight you Natsu-san if you want it so badly." Old habits die hard, Juvia thought.

"Of course I think that you can defend yourself. It's just that Natsu can't restrain himself. He is so stupid and dense he might go overboard and I don't want to risk that with you."

"Come on you ice-pants! I am sure Juvia will do just fine! Or we can do something better than that! I can fight both of you! How awesome is that?"

"Not gonna happen you stupid pinky! I will take Juvia and we'll go to practice her dragon-slayer powers. She has almost excelled on using them but she needs some more practice to use them naturally." Gajeel came out of nowhere and stood next to Juvia.

"Ok, Gajeel-kun. Let's go. See you when I'll come back Gray." And with that said Juvia gave a slight kiss on Gray's lips and exited the building with Gajeel and Panther Lilly following her. Just before he would also exit the door, Gajeel turned and talked at Natsu. "You can tag along if you want to. Maybe you can help at practice. You should do something useful once in a while salamander."

"I'll beat you to there you iron sucker." And Natsu broke down the door and almost knocked out Gajeel.

Gray sat back on his seat but his mood seemed to suddenly change. All of a sudden he felt grumpy. He wanted to beat the crap out of Gajeel and Natsu for being so close to Juvia. Why did she need to practice with these two fools? Well, they are dragon slayers but that doesn't mean a thing. Why doesn't she practice with Wendy? She's a dragon slayer and a very good one too! Mirajane seemed to detect the fact that Gray's mood changed and approached him to see what happened.

"Are you alright Gray?"

"Yes I am fine." Gray answered and glanced once again at the door waiting for a certain someone to pass it and sit next to him.

Mirajane found out immediately what this was all about. She knew that Gray was probably for the first time feeling something so intense and he didn't know how to deal with it. He probably felt jealous too, that Juvia was so close to Gajeel and grew to like Natsu more. So she thought that the best thing to do was to reassure him that everything was fine.

"She won't go away and leave you, you know. She loves you so much, she has already chosen you. So there is no need to worry about losing her."

Gray didn't respond to Mira's reassuring words. Even though he knew that, he couldn't stop himself from thinking that maybe he'll lose her one day. Every time he was happy, someone took his happiness away from him and left him all alone and helpless. Firstly his family, then Ul. He wouldn't lose Juvia too. This hit would be his last and then he would be lost completely into darkness.

The ice mage got up and left the guild and started to wander around Magnolia alone. He needed some time to think and to plan his next moves. While walking around the crowded streets of the city, Gray witnessed a lot of love couples holding hands and being happy together and he felt lucky he finally acknowledged Juvia. He felt one hell of a lucky bastard that this gorgeous lady was waiting for him for so long and had the patience to make him realize his true feelings for her. He was such a dense guy and he knew that if it wasn't for Juvia, eventually he would end up forever alone. That's how much dense he was. After a year of being in a relationship he felt that Juvia became an integral part of his life. And now, after all this time, he felt like he wanted something more permanent. Like he wanted to solemnize his relationship with her. He walked outside of a jewelry store and at that moment it hit him. He would propose to her, he would make her his fiancé. He was certain that Juvia was the woman of his life, so why keeping it on hold? He knew that eventually he would end up with her, she was the one and only for him, he felt it in his heart, he never was more certain about his feelings. He would marry her, love her, cherish her and protect her and be certain that no one would harm her ever again.

He walked into the store and before even talking to the employee, his eyes landed on a beautiful sapphire ring that reminded him of Juvia's deep blue eyes. The crown of the ring was made by platinum and the tip of the crown hugged gently the sapphire like it was afraid it would break. It reminded him of an icy column trying to protect a water bubble. It felt perfect for the two of them. The minute he saw it he knew that this was the one he would buy.

"Good morning sir." The employee greeted him and Gray responded back.

"I saw that you admired this sapphire ring. I may say that you have a great taste sir. This is the top piece of our newest collection the "Wonders of the sea" and…"

"I will take it." Gray interrupted the young girl but she didn't mind at all.

"I will prepare it for you." And she left to wrap the ring. After paying the right amount of money, he took the ring box, put it in his pocket and left the jewelry shop feeling content. He started walking and smiling like an idiot thinking of Juvia's face when she would see the ring. She would be so happy and probably she would pass out into his arms, but that's Juvia. The adorable Juvia he loved with all his heart.

He continued walking by himself when he felt an intense stare piercing his back. He stopped abruptly and turned around but saw no one following him. Did he imagine things? Juvia had dropped the habit of stalking him from the first day of their relationship and even if she hadn't, she couldn't be there stalking him because she was at practice with Gajeel and Natsu. What the heck was going on? Gray started to walk again and felt the intense glare constantly at his back as if it was about to pierce him through. Something felt wrong and he was certain that someone was following. He turned and walked into a dark alley and waited till the person who followed him would show up but no one else entered the alley. He waited for a few minutes but no one showed up. Did he start to imagine things? Perhaps the anxiety of proposing to Juvia made him worry too much about his surroundings. He walked across the alley and got out to the other side of block and continued his way towards his apartment. Now he had to figure out something spectacular to do to surprise Juvia.

Juvia had just finished her practice at the fields with Natsu and Gajeel and felt exhausted. She knew she was stronger than before, with all her dragon-slayer skills active but she couldn't get used to them. In missions she barely used them, only when the mission was extremely difficult, and when the time came at practice that she had to use only them, she felt rusty and she thought she moved more slowly than before. Even though she could cope with Natsu and Gajeel she wanted to do even better. She wanted to be worthy of Gray and for that she needed to advance her powers. She wanted him to be proud of her so that's why she had to work hard. As hard as she could.

After she finished with her practice she went at her dorm at Fairy Hills and she drifted off to sleep. She felt so exhausted she couldn't even keep her eyes open for a second. She fell onto the soft mattress and sank into darkness with her sweet Gray accompanying her in her dreams.

She woke up during the late evening feeling rejuvenated. The night had come with the shining moon and the beaming stars shine above the still crowded streets of Magnolia. Juvia felt a slight chill making her shiver and saw that the window was open. She approached the window to close it when a light glow caught her eye. She turned to her right and saw an icy rose on her desk with a note underneath it. She carefully put the rose aside and when she opened the note, she immediately recognized Gray's hand-writing. She read the note slowly and carefully, as if it was her first time reading.

" Tonight I will wait for you by the beach. Wear your finest dress, even though I know that you'll be as gorgeous as always. Don't make me wait… for too long. See you there. Love you.

Gray "

Juvia didn't know what to do next. Did she have the time to put on a face mask? No she would make Gray wait for too long. But she wanted to be great! She definitely had to take a bath though. She threw away her clothes and underwear and she burst into the bathtub. The hot water poured down her whole body, making her feel calm and peaceful. And her peace just broke apart when a typhoon of question broke into her mind. What did Gray want to talk to her about? Was it something bad? If it was something bad, why would he want her to wear her prettiest dress? Maybe he had to go on a very long mission and he wanted to say goodbye to her in a proper way? Or maybe take her with him?

She got out of the shower and rushed towards the wardrobe with her towel around her body. The bluenette threw away the towel and wore a pair of sexy lingerie with blue lace so she would be ready in case that Gray had something else in mind after their date. And how much she longed for that! She had imagined that Gray would be great at sex too and when she experienced it, she was out of words. He was perfect in every way, he was sweet and rough, romantic and sexy. Gray knew how to please a woman and Juvia felt even luckier. After a few minutes of concentration, Juvia finally decided that she would wear a blue strapless dress with baby blue delicate flowers decorating the bust. A white belt complimented her waist and blue lace extended across the hem of the dress. A pair of blue heels completed the outfit while a blue bag hung elegantly from her arm. She looked for one moment herself at the mirror and she felt like she was ready to go. The outfit was completed, a pair of sapphire earrings adorned her ears and Gray's cross was around her neck, never leaving its place since she first wore it. Juvia thought she looked good but her opinion didn't matter. She just hoped Gray would think the same. With the icy rose in her hands and the note in her purse, Juvia marched out her dorm and walked towards the beach.

When she reached the beautiful landscape she thought she was all alone. But when she looked better towards the beach and her eyes adjusted to the darkness she managed to detect a young and graceful man standing next to a table by the sea. That man was Gray? And he was wearing clothes? She approached carefully the man that had his back turned on her and when she reached the dinner sight Gray turned around and acknowledged her presence.

He didn't see her clearly at first but when the light of the candles illuminated her figure he became astonished of how gorgeous she was. Her hair was neatly combed portraying her beautiful face, the dress she wore outlined her sexy curves and her flawless silhouette and the high heels complimented her long and fit legs. She was just breathtaking.

"You're so beautiful." Gray managed to say, still awed by her beauty.

"Thank you. You look nice too." Juvia replied and gave him a lustful kiss. "What is this all about?" she asked after breaking the kiss and Gray managed to catch his breath. "It's a nice surprise that I decided to do for you."

"Do we celebrate something?"

"Maybe yes… maybe not." He answered playfully and Juvia looked at him puzzled. Even though he enjoyed her puzzled face so much, he thought it was so adorable, he proceeded on the dinner so he urged her to sit on the chair opposite of his. When he joined the table, they started eating and enjoyed their dinner, they laughed and commented about a lot of stuff that happened the previous week. Time couldn't pass more pleasantly, both of them cherished every moment of being together and that was obvious into their eyes. Their gazes locked on each other and they couldn't let go.

After finishing with dessert, Gray thought that it was the right moment to do the next move. He got up from his seat and approached Juvia by the side of the sea. He was barefoot so he walked right into the water without worrying of getting wet. He had come to love water anyway. Since he met Juvia, water became his favorite element. After all, there was no ice without water. Juvia looked at him with a puzzled expression formed on her face once more.

"What are you doing Gray?" she questioned and Gray didn't answer immediately.

"I always loved the sea, I thought of it as my personal paradise, where I could find some inner peace and clear my thoughts. And since Ul united with it I feel even more at home. Sometimes I feel like she talks to me, I can hear her voice into my head." Gray seemed like he was deeply lost in thought and Juvia started to get scared. Gray's tone seemed serious and his words were profound, she was afraid of something going wrong. Her heart beats had been raised, her heart was ready to burst out of her chest.

Gray turned to face her and his eyes locked on hers. He smiled at her with the warmest smile and suddenly Juvia felt safe. She didn't know what was about to happen next but she knew that everything would be fine since Gray was with her. He extended his hand and Juvia gently caught it into hers and got up from her chair. Then Gray did something that the water mage couldn't predict even in her craziest dreams. He raised his free hand and motioned towards the sea. A light blue light emitted by his fingers and Juvia knew at the point that Gray was about to use magic. A thin and elegant column of water rose from the calm sea and immediately froze next to him. It was like he made an icy case with carved icy roses on it for something that Juvia couldn't see clearly. Gray severed the case with much easiness from the rest of the icy column and took it in front of Juvia's eyes. The ice slowly melted into his hand and a small blue box appeared. Juvia looked at the box quizzically and for a moment she predicted what was about to happen next, but she didn't even dare to say it. She thought that maybe she was in a dream and she didn't wanna wake up. Ever!

But she wasn't in a dream. And certainly Gray wouldn't disappear. Instead, he knelt onto his left knee while holding Juvia's hand on his one hand and the blue velvet box on the other. When he opened the box, Juvia couldn't help but gasp in awe because of the beauty of its content. In it, there was the most beautiful and stunning sapphire ring she had ever seen. A masterpiece of jewelry, a ring that every woman would want. But she didn't care for that, the only thing that mattered was that this was a gift from Gray, something that would cherish as much as his beloved cross.

"I thought that this would be the right place for what I am about to do. I want Ul to witness my happiness and know that I found the woman that I want to share my life with."

What? The woman he wanted to share his life with? Juvia was barely keeping herself from passing out, she didn't know if she would last any longer.

He took the ring off the box and wore it on a finger at Juvia's left hand. Juvia was touched by the moment, she couldn't utter a word. She barely kept her tears from shedding all over her face.

"Juvia Lockser, do you want to be the woman I will share my life with? Do you wanna marry me?"

The bluenette couldn't speak, she was in utter shock. She never felt so happy before and she knew that she would pass out in a minute.

Gray took her silence as a bad sign and thought that Juvia didn't want to marry him. And he wouldn't blame her. She had to go through a lot till she could make him realize that he loved her.

"I know I was a fool for making you wait for so long, I know that I may not deserve you-"

"Yes! Yes, of course Juvia will marry Gray-sama! Juvia loves Gray-sama!" because of her excitement Juvia forgot all about her dead habits and she once again used them. She fell instantly into Gray's arms and hugged him so tightly he thought he would get chocked. She felt so happy she couldn't restrain herself anymore. She thought that her heart was about to explode and she needed to show how much she loved Gray. She loosened her grip on him and she caught his face gently and looked at him straight in the eyes with her mesmerizing deep blue orbs. "I love you Gray." She whispered and she kissed him like there was no tomorrow. She stuck her fingers into his raven hair pulling him even closer while he firmed his grip around her waist. Even though he was stunned at first, he immediately followed his fiancé's lead and pulled her closer, massaging her soft lips with his and trapping them into a passionate embrace. She wrapped her thighs around his torso and Gray started caressing her long legs. Their lips moved slowly and their movements match like they were the pieces of the same puzzle. They clicked as if they were meant for each other and since Gray was so sure about his feelings, he was certain about his actions. And he knew that Juvia was the best thing that ever happened to him. Gray laid Juvia onto the golden sand and he was on top of her with his shirt already ripped off his body showing off his exceptional abs.

"I love you so much Juvia." There wasn't anything else needed to be said. The sincerity in Gray's voice was so evident that Juvia had no doubts. Their exchange of love expression was the only thing they both needed to know. Juvia wrapped her thighs around Gray's torso once again giving him the signal that she wanted him to make love to her. She wanted him so badly, she wanted to complete this wonderful and special night by giving herself to him once again. He was her first, some months ago, and he was gonna be her last. There was nothing else she would ever wish for. Ultimate happiness was finally there and she was never going to leave it slip away.

A/N: so how did you find it? Hate it or like it? Don't have an opinion overall? Please me let know so I can improve my writing. Constructive ctitisisms are always welcome, besides that's one reason why we expose our works, so we can share them with the readers and they can tell us their opinion so we can improve ourselves and our writing :) Since I already told you about my tough program, I think it's only fair to let you know that I can't have a standar time period between my updates, I will write the story when I can so it can be the result I want, I won't do rushed chapters because I have to keep up to the date. But at least I will try to make it worh the wait :) See you soon! Until the next chapter!