A/N I am a massive Gruvia shipper, but I kind of love the stories I have come across with Juvia and others, so I decided to type out an idea. This is my first attempt at anything like this, pretty nervous about publishing anything.
Juvia sat watching Grey as usual, she wondered how much longer they could go without speaking, since he lost his temper and yelled at her in front of the guild. They had gone to dinner a few times, but now Juvia wondered if they could even say they were together, it hadn't been that long and they never talked about where they were going with it. She slid her gaze around the guild hall and saw that everyone was in their own little world, Gajeel and Levy murmuring about baby names for their impending arrival. Natsu and Lucy bickering playfully about who steals the blankets at night, and Erza thoughtfully writing what Juvia could only assume was a love letter to a certain blue haired man. What was she supposed to do? She didn't even know who to talk to anymore since Mira was so stuck on Juvia and Grey reconciling, those conversations just ended up painful and Juvia didn't want to bring on a drizzle, not today.
Juvia slowly lifted herself from her seat and began her trek back to Fairy Hills, figuring a long bath and a good book would be a better way to spend her day when suddenly she felt a strong heavy hand clamp her shoulder as the passed through the doors outside. She turned in shock to see Laxus with a furrow on his brow, he looked at her thoughtfully for a moment before speaking. "Hey, wanna get out of here? I'd like to talk at you for a few minutes."
Juvia thought for a moment before figuring she should listen to whatever Laxus had to say, and nodded with a meek smile. He turned to walk toward his home and placed his hand on her back as he thanked her for coming along. Juvia stumbled slightly with the strange pressure on her back as she walked next to Laxus, she heard him make slight grunt as he pointed toward the door of what must have been his home, although she had never been there before she felt a distinct vibe about the place that felt like him.
Once he unlocked the door and pushed it open he motioned toward a large black sofa and she made her way to the far side and sunk in the squishy cushion, Laxus sat beside her and cleared his throat before looking at her. "I just realized how strange it must be for me to have led you all the way over here without telling you what was going on, damn, no wonder you look on edge."
Juvia chucked softly and gave him a reassuring smile, "I trust you have your reasons, Laxus. What's on your mind?" There was an awkward silence and she watched him shuffle his legs a bit before he placed his hands on his knees. If she didn't know better she would think that he was wiping sweat from his palms…but why would he be so nervous?
"I guess this seems kind of forward but I wondered, are you really done chasing after that bonehead Grey?" he blurted.
Juvia let out a sigh before answering "I am not sure what to do anymore Laxus, Grey simply doesn't seem to want to let me in, I am tired of feeling like I am going to spend my whole life watching him push me away while everyone else finds someone to hold them dear." she seemed so hurt.
The tension in the room was thick, and Laxus spoke again, "Well, I only asked because I thought that….maybe…I don't know, you might want to do something with me."Juvia swore she could hear her pulse stutter as she processed what just happened, was Laxus asking her out? He then seemed to have a barrier break as words poured out, " I just mean that I have been kind of interested before, but being such a jerk I never thought I should even try, but the more I saw you I realized you are a strong mage and you can handle just about anything, so why not make a move? You have changed a lot since Phantom, and hell, I have changed a lot since you met me, so why not give it a shot?"
Juvia pondered over what he said for a moment before having the thought Why not after all she hadn't even tried to date anyone else, just followed Grey and gave him all of her attention without any sign of reciprocation. So as the words bubbled up she hardly believed she was saying it "Okay, let's give it a shot." She saw a quick smirk flash across his face.
"Great, well how about we meet over at the guild around seven and I can take you somewhere I think you'd like a lot." Juvia felt a tinge of pink grace her cheeks as she nodded "Definitely, I have a few things to do before then, so I should probably head out, but I will see you soon." Laxus walked her to the door way and they locked eyes for a moment before saying goodbye and Juvia headed toward her own place to figure out what she was going to wear.
**That evening outside the guild**
Juvia walked toward the door nervously, she had spent the afternoon taking a perfumed bubble bath and styling her hair in loose curls, she wore a knee length black skirt with a soft blue sweater and some tall black boots. Since she was unsure of what they would be doing she tried to dress comfortably but still look nice. She timidly pushed the door open and few sets of eyes looked her way, as she took a few steps inside she noticed Lucy sit up straight and nudge Natsu, who of course didn't get what he was supposed to be looking at, but due to his actions caused Grey to glance over and peer at Juvia. Laxus had been at the bar but was now strolling toward her wearing black pants and a dark gray button front shirt, "are you ready" he asked and as Juvia nodded they turned and headed out the door with his hand gently on her back and bewildered stares left in their wake.