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Give Me Love

What is the exact definition of love? They said it's the most wonderful feeling in the world. It's sweet, it's magical, it can bring smile to people's faces.

They also said it has a dark side. It can lead to emotional instability, depression, sadness. Love brings pain. When love is not reciprocated, it gives birth to hatred. Funny how such a positive emotion can lead to a negative offspring.

It's bitter. It's painful. It's delusional. Love can bring tears of anguish to people who are broken by it.

How ironic that the very feeling that can make you feel alive can also make you want to die.

When you ask a girl like Juvia, she wouldn't know what to say. She had been deprived of the feeling. Nobody wanted her to feel that emotion. It was like a curse instilled upon her since birth.

Her parents didn't like her. She wondered why. As far as she knew, parents should treat their children with love and care. What's wrong with her parents? Why didn't they want her?

Things didn't change when she was brought to the orphanage. The other children hated her. They always bullied her. They would lock her in a room full cockroaches and mice. They always got her in trouble, which in turn, would make the head mistress mad and give her a punishment. Why are they so mean? Shouldn't friends take care of each other? What's wrong with them? Why do they hate her so much?

Then again, they didn't regard her as their "friend".

A few lonely years more and she realized there is nothing wrong with them. Something is wrong with her.

And so, since then, she lived a life of self-loathing.

Love. What a foreign feeling.

She would always laugh a sarcastic laugh whenever she watched the television, a soap opera wherein a guy and a girl hate each other; one saves the other from a dangerous situation and begin to fall in love. Then their parents disapprove and try their best to keep them from becoming closer. They part ways, the girl knowing he broke her heart and plans on taking revenge. And the guy, as innocent as he is, makes her fall in love with him again. The girl falls once more, and their romance is given another chance.

The thought of it made her want to shatter every piece of glass in her house. How come she couldn't get any of those portions of drama herself?

She knew something was wrong with her but she never figured out what.

She wished she knew and she could change it and everything will be normal for her.

Juvia just wanted to feel loved.

And something happened that made her crave for that feeling more.

It was a random day and she was getting coffee from a nearby café. She sat next to a window and watched people pass by. Her eyes lingered on a girl with short, blue hair that has a lighter shade than hers. She was carrying books like she took a trip to the library.

Nothing was wrong with that. Then Juvia saw a guy who sat down a chair near hers. He was grumpy and snobbish. She could have sworn he hated the world. He has a dark aura and his eyes were piercing like knives.

And then Juvia heard a whisper at the back of her head.

"Could you feel the connection those two have? They would make a great couple! "

Juvia's eyes widened as she turned around and looked for the person who whispered.

There was no one there.

Grabbing her purse, she stood up and left, thinking she was going crazy to match random people together.

A few minutes later she was at the comfort of her flat. There wasn't much in it. She lived alone. Juvia only has a table for two, not like someone's going to visit her from time to time, then there's her bed, her closet, a small bathroom and a nice and comfortable living room. She also has this wonderful figurine of an angel that she owned since she was six and a letter beside it—

A letter? Juvia Loxar didn't receive letters, aside from bills, that is.

Who could have put this on the table when her house was locked?

She reached for the envelope and opened it. She saw a blue piece of paper and written on it was:

"You are the chosen one."

Juvia was startled for a minute before she thought someone was messing with her. Yeah, maybe that's it; someone's playing a joke on her that she wouldn't appreciate.

She was about to throw the envelope away when she felt something heavy and hard inside. 'That's funny,' she thought. 'There wasn't anything in here a while ago.'

The lady was surprised to see a necklace. It was bronze and it has two hearts overlapping each other with an arrow struck through them as its design.

"Go on, wear it." It was the voice again.

She didn't wear it, but Juvia hid it in her drawer.

Some days passed after the incident and Juvia was sitting at the park alone. She didn't like crowded places that much and there were lots of people that afternoon. When the girl was ready to leave, she saw a glimpse of a beautiful lady, about her age and a young man, sitting opposite her. Juvia eyed them warily.

"Those two obviously like each other! They're just too shy to confess. Wanna help them?" Oh, that mischievous voice in her head again. Juvia thought she was going insane. Maybe she finally figured out what was wrong with her?

Shaking her head, she wandered the streets to get to her crib. 'Matchmaking,' she thought. 'A girl who doesn't know love could never do that.'

There was it again. Instead of an envelope, it was a package. What conspiracy did the world manage to pull off against her?

Sighing a long sigh, she opened the box with caution and was surprised with what she saw.

Juvia picked up the bow, once again, bronze, and has the same design as the necklace. There were arrows, too.

What in the world was happening?

"Relax, you're the chosen one." She heard someone say behind her back. It's awfully familiar…

"You're the voice inside my head!"

"Yes, I'm aware of that." The little lady smiled. She looked so sweet and gentle that she was gaining Juvia's trust fast.

"Who are you?" The dumbfounded Juvia asked.

The lady in question sat down with Juvia before finding her voice. "I'm Mavis, the goddess of love and friendship. I could also be a goddess of family, too." She giggled.

Juvia knew this was the sign given to her to know she was getting crazy.

"No, you're not." Mavis told her.

"Not what?" Juvia narrowed her eyes.

"You're not getting crazy." Mavis took the bluenette's hand. "I came here to ask you a favor."

"If Juvia says no?" she said, retracting her hand. She was beginning to get doubtful.

The goddess smiled. "You're going to give in one way or another. I calculated everything and you are perfect for the job."

Juvia sighed. "Juvia guesses that she has no choice."

And Mavis told her the request.

"You see, my subordinate just resigned from her job that was assigned to her due to some…circumstances. So I need you to replace her." She explained happily.

"And what job would that be?" Juvia asked, feeling a little nervous from what answer the crazy goddess has.

"Being cupid…"

Mavis said it so casually that Juvia began to feel irritated. Juvia stood up and eyed the goddess.

"Why Juvia? Why would you choose someone like Juvia, who was deprived of love and care all her life to be a damn cupid who would match up people and live happily ever after?"

Mavis thought for a while before answering the teary-eyed girl. "You'll have the answer when you take the job. You'll feel it and when you feel it, go to the one person who's the most important to you."

"Important to Juvia? Well, Mavis-san, that's not possible. No one has ever been important to me since forever."

"You'll find one. I guarantee you that." She smiled.

Juvia realized that her genuine smile gave her hope—something she's never had before.

And like a child to be thrown in the air, trusting her mother because she'll catch him, Juvia said yes.

"I'm glad you accepted the job." Mavis said, sincerity pooling over her eyes.

"So this cupid thing, how will Juvia do it?"

"Oh, of course! You have to know the rules!"

"Rules?"

"Yes, there are rules." Mavis told Juvia. "Rule one, never get caught. You'll have to stealthily hit your target. If you ever get caught, run as fast as you can or use your wing to fly."

"Wings?" Juvia asked again, already having an information overload.

"Yes, wings! You'll' have them later." Mavis clapped and giggled before continuing. "Rule two, make sure your aim is good. You don't want people falling for the wrong person and break hearts, do you?"

The girl shook her head.

"Very good. Now, rule three, take care of those things." She pointed to the bow and arrows. "Your bow and arrow should only be yours to use. Some evil goddess wants them to spread chaos and hatred all over the world, so keep them in good hands! Understood?" Mavis asked the girl with a sweet but somehow authoritative voice.

"Yes, ma'am!" Juvia replied.

"So those are the rules. Now that I've had filled you with information, it's time to wear this." Mavis walked towards Juvia, handing her the necklace she hid in her drawer. She accepted the necklace and put it around her neck. She let go of it and stopped just above her chest. The necklace was very visible—the bronze color contrasted with her pale skin.

"That way, you'll get to know the other cupids."

Juvia stopped midway admiring the necklace.

"There are other cupids?" Juvia asked. Oh, the world is full of enchanting mysteries that she didn't bother to unfold.

"Of course, honey! You'll meet them in the near future. If you saw one of these around their necks, they are definitely a cupid!" Mavis winked at her.

"W-would they be Juvia's friends?" A tone of hope is evident in her voice.

"Two hundred percent sure." Mavis answered. "They could even regard you as family."

And Juvia knew that this day marked the changing of her life.

"Thank you, Mavis-sama." She smiled and gave the goddess a powerful hug.

Mavis giggled like a child. Juvia liked that an did the same. She hadn't giggled before.

The hug was long, comforting and trusting. Juvia released the charming goddess. "I guess I should go. Don't worry I'll visit you from time to time."

"Juvia promises she'd be a good cupid! Juvia will take care of the bow and arrow."

Mavis nodded and was about to jump off the window when she remembered something.

"Before I go, I have to give you a signature power!"

Juvia was startled once again. This day was full of surprises.

"Signature power?!"

"Well you see," Mavis started, "the other cupids have these signature powers. When the arrow hits the target, it could transform into flame, wind, ice or umm… just swords." She explained.

Juvia, listening carefully, asked, "Then, what's best for Juvia, Mavis-sama?"

The goddess beamed. "Water. It suits you best." She giggled again. "Goodbye for now, Juvia-chan! Your wings will arrive before midnight!"

And with blinding light, the goddess left Juvia alone in her house.

She never knew she would be given such a task. Who would've thought that a girl craving for love would give triggering shots of affection to others?

Juvia hoped she would find love as well.

She trusted Mavis' words that the other cupids would be her friends and family. She trusted the words of the goddess of love and friendship.

"Finally." Although still early, she went to her bed and drifted off to sleep. To wonderland.

Finally, she was going to experience love.

By the end of the night, the job of cupid would be consuming Juvia Loxar.

Hello! It's been a while. I got caught up with academic business. We've also finished our thesis defense so I have time to write my first multi-chapter story.

This was inspired by Ed Sheeran's music video for his song "Give Me Love".

I intended this to be serious but then I thought of Mavis and she has a bubbly personality. -.-

Feel free to pinpoint my grammar mistakes and send me a message. It would be much appreciated.

I hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading!

A little review would brighten up my day. :))

-superduperizee