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well this is the continuation...

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"So? Did you confess already?" asked Erza to Natsu, who was currently resting. Then she gave him water.

Natsu sighed. He wasn't able to confess to the one he loves. And Erza kept nagging him about it. She does had right though, as per their deal. "No. Not yet" said Natsu then drank. "I haven't talked to you for almost 2 weeks and that's the first thing you ask?" he chimed looking at her. Apparently, after they switched partners, they haven't had the chance to talk.

"Oh. Yeah? Well, that's because I want to properly confess to her, you idiot. And why didn't you do it again?" Erza looked at him raising a brow.

"Either that or you're just busy cuddling with Gray" Natsu shot back at her. Erza blushed. She tried to say something back but she failed miserably. And because of that, he laughed.

"It's not funny!" Erza said pouting cutely.

"So cute" thought of Natsu still laughing. He stopped laughing when he heard Erza 'hmped' and looked away. "How did you end up dating him anyway? I though he dumped you?" said Natsu quirking a brow.

FLASHBACK

"Am I forgiven?" asked Erza breathing heavily.

"No. Not yet. I'll tell you when you're forgiven" said Gray smirking then held her hand. "For now let's tell the teacher that we should change partners" he said pulling her gently as they started descending the stairs. "For Lucy and Natsu" he added casually. At that moment, Erza didn't know why but she felt kind of disappointed that he's doing it just for Lucy and Natsu. But immediately shrugged it off. "Ok Erza. I'll help you help Natsu confess to Lucy, but I have conditions. Alright?" said Gray walking towards the teacher's office.

"Eh?" wondered Erza looking at Gray quizzically.

"You'll follow my orders, until Natsu confesses to Lucy" said Gray grinning at her as they stopped in front of the office.

"What!? Are you crazy?!" shouted Erza blushing.

"It's okay if you don't want" said Gray as he was about to go.

"Wah. Wait!" exclaimed Erza as Gray stopped in his tracks, grinning at her. "Fine" she said blushing. She really wanted to help Natsu as he helped her many times. She's willing to abide by Gray's condition if it meant a happy ending for Natsu. "Besides, he won't let me do things like that again, right?" Erza though blushing as she remembered the kiss they just shared.

Gray smiled widely then held her hand. "Alright then" he said then opened the door and they entered the office. "Gildarts-sensei" greeted Gray as they went near the brown haired teacher.

"What are you kids doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in class?" said Gildarts in an accusing tone. Then he looked at Erza, who was fidgeting. "Oh. Scarlet. I never knew you'd be one to skip during class" said Gildarts shooking his head in a disappointed manner.

Erza tried to defend herself but she didn't know what to say. "What are you saying sensei? It's you class. Anyway, I just dragged her here, so no need to accuse her. It's just that I want her to be my lab partner" said Gray coolly.

"I should have known. Sorry for accusing you Scarlet" Gildarts said looking at Erza. He then looked back at Gray. "Didn't I already assigned partners? And aren't you supposed to be with your partners?" said Gildarts rubbing his chin.

"And that's why we're here. I want Erza to be my partner. It's not a request though, I'm just informing you" said Gray smirking. "You see-" said Gray then whispered something to the teacher.

Gildarts nodded. "Hmm. I see. Alright then" he said smiling. "Then go tell your partners" he added then pushed them out of the office.

Gray was all smiles as they're on their way to their room. "Gray? What did you tell sensei?" asked Erza curiously.

"Nothing. I just bribed him with Cana's pictures" said Gray trying not to laugh. Erza smiled. She knows how much their teacher wanted Cana's pictures, since he can't take any because Cana won't let him, even though they're father and daughter. "Hey guys!" greeted Gray as he opened the door to their room, the whole class was surprised. Then he raised his hand holding Erza's hand. "She became my girlfriend" he said happily. Their classmates were shocked, some asked how? "Well, she can be really persuasive" he answered. "Oh. Yeah. Lucy, flame-brain!" he called then went near them.

"Who you calling flame-brain popsicle" shot Natsu back as he went near them. The others continued whispering but the 4 just ignored them.

"Actually, Erza has become my lab partner" said Gray to the 2 who got shocked.

"What!?" exclaimed the 2 un unison.

"Yeah. I'm possessive and I want my 'girlfriend' to be with me only. Got a problem with that?" said Gray putting an arm on Erza's should and pulling her closer to him.

"Argh" groaned Natsu. "Fine" he said ruffling his messy pink hair. "You cool with that Luce?" he inquired looking at Lucy.

"Yeah" Lucy answered blushing.

"So cute" Natsu thought then blushed.

"Idiots" Gray and Erza though sighing.

END OF FLASHBACK

"So Erza? What changed his mind?" inquired Natsu again as he noticed that Erza was in deep thought.

Erza didn't know how to answer. If she told him the truth, surely Natsu's gonna lecture her for doing that. And he'd definitely not confess. She was saved when an arm wrapped around her waist. She felt her cheeks heat up and her heart started racing, she knew who it was. "Gray?" she said then looked at her side to see a panting Gray. "Are you alright?" she asked and brought out a hand towel from her bag and wiped Gray's sweat. Then Gray leaned his head at the crook of her neck.

"Nothing. I just missed you" he said in her ear. Her heart throbbed faster. "Oh. Yeah" he said then looked up to her. Then he leaned closed and kissed her. She froze, the kiss was quick, much to Erza's disappointment. "Charged" he said happily then started running away, to continue with the training. "See you later" he said waving goodbye.

"I guess I should also go" said Natsu then continued with his training. Erza was still in shock, then she touched her lips.

"That kiss. Is he doing it because he wants to? Or is it all part of an act for Lucy and Natsu?" thought of Erza with a finger on her lips. "Damn! This is just an act. Gray would never see me that way. After all, he already likes somebody, right?" she thought and there was a pang in her heart. "Again, I fell for someone who won't like me back. I'm so pathetic" she thought sadly.

FLASHBACK

After their announcement, it immediately spread throughout the school. "Well that news spread faster than I thought it would" sighed Gray walking Erza home. Their hands intertwined.

"Well of course. You're popular at Magnolia High you know. As you're a fairy tail (the name of their basketball team)" said Erza sighing. They both got tired answering different questions. "Gray? Are you alright with this?" asked Erza looking at Gray.

"Yeah. I guess" he answered nonchalantly, not even looking at her.

"What about the one you like? What if she heard the rumours?" asked Erza worriedly as they stopped walking.

"She heard it already. No doubt. But nevermind" he said shrugging it off. Then they started walking again.

"You want me to talk to her?" asked Erza still not convinced at what he said. "Who is she anyway?" asked Erza raising a brow.

"You...I mean, you know her" there was a long pause.

"What?! I know her? Awww. Come on tell me who it is. I told you mine" complained Erza pouting.

Gray looked at her, then laughed a little. "So cute" said Gray then pinched her cheeks. "I'll tell you when the right time comes. Okay?" he said smiling at her.

Erza couldn't help but blush. "Okay" she answered nonetheless.

END OF FLASHBACK

"When the right time comes, huh?" Erza thought covering her eyes with the back of her hand. "But will I be ready when that time comes?" she thought smiling sadly.

"Long time no see Scarlet" said a voice that made Erza snap out of her thoughts.

"Laxus!" said Erza so shocked looking at the owner of the voice.

"So? How's the team?" he asked sitting beside her. Erza pointed at Fairy tail's training. Laxus is the captain and Erza is the manager. She settled for being one because girls are not allowed in the team. Laxus nodded looking at the team. "Your 2 friends are really good" Laxus complimented looking at how Gray and Natsu scored. "Oh yeah. I heard you and Fullbuster started dating" said Laxus quirking a brow.

"Wah. That news got to you?" asked Erza so shocked and was blushing.

"What do you expect? Anyway, I always thought that you'd end up with Dragneel, but who knows you got the hots for Fullbuster" teased Laxus.

"Shut up Laxus" said Erza blushing "How about you? Are you gonna let Freed beat you? I mean, isn't he supposed to be your ally? How come I heard he confessed to Mira?" teased Erza back grinning.

"What!? Is that true?!" shouted Laxus frantically. The team stopped practicing and near them to greet their captain.

"Just kidding" laughed Erza as the team flocked around them greeting Laxus.

"Damn it Scarlet" Laxus secretly cursed. The 2 of them are good friends. Erza knew of Laxus' crush as she saw him staring at a picture of Mira. And so because of that they became friends and would tease each other from time to time. There are times when they would play basketball just to see who's stronger but their scores are even.

"What's with you and Dreyar?" asked Gray so pissed as he and Erza were walking home together.

"Who? Laxus?" wondered Erza looking at Gray. "Nothing. Let's just say I know his secret" said Erza laughing at the thought of Laxus' reaction earlier.

"You seem happy to see him?" said Gray quirking a brow in an annoyed manner.

"Who wouldn't? I mean with him around, the team will get more powerful" said Erza laughing a little.

"Do you like him?" asked Gray looking at Erza.

She burst out laughing. "That's the most ridiculous question I've ever heard Gray" she said in between laughs. "Anyway, thanks for bringing me home again" she said smiling as they stopped in front of her house.

Gray sighed. "You don't have to thank me everytime Erza" he said looking at her. "See you tomorrow" said Gray then went home.

When Gray was out of sight, Erza heard a rustling sound so she looked around. "Lucy!" exclaimed Erza as she saw her come out of the bus near her. "What are you doing?" she added helping Lucy get up.

"So care to tell me what was that all about? I mean, why were you hiding in that bush?" Erza asked Lucy, they were already settled inside Erza's house.

"You don't know yet, do you?" Lucy inquired. Erza looked puzzled. "Wah. I'm so glad!" she squealed then hugged Erza but immediately pulled away. "Ahm. Actualyl Juvia saw me looking at you because I want to be as courageous as you but Juvia thought I was looking at Gray...and she practically scolded me saying 'love rival! Don't even think of breaking them up. If Gray-sama is happy with Erza-san, then Juvia will be happy for them, you should be also happy for Gray' and...and...and...Natsu heard that! What should I do Erza? He thinks I like Gray. Help me Erza! Should I just confess? What if he won't believe me?" whined Lucy continuously with her high pitched voice. Erza had to poke her ears feeling her eardrums just broke.

"Relax Lucy" Erza said calming Lucy. Luckily she stopped whining. "You can tell him. Confess to him maybe. And clear the misunderstanding" Erza looked at Lucy.

"But...but...but...I'm not as confident as you. What if he dumps me? I don't think I can deal with that" said Lucy on the verge of tears.

"Relax Lucy" Erza was calming her down again. "Just be honest with him" she added smiling. Lucy calmed down and nodded. They talked for a while and eventually Lucy had to go. When Lucy was gone, Erza took a bath. "Juvia said that?" thought of Erza in her bathtub.

FLASHBACK

"So cute" said Gray then pinched Erza's cheek. "I'll tell you when the right time comes, okay?" he added smiling at her.

"Okay" answered Erza blushing.

"Gray-sama and Erza-san?" said Juvia as she was in front of them.

"Juvia!" exclaimed Erza and even jumped.

"Is it true? Are you two really dating?" said Juvia crying. "Erza-san! How could you do this to Juvia!? Juvia thought Erza-san is Juvia's ally! But..but...why Erza-san?" she even cried more.

"Juvia, don't cry" said Erza calming her down. "Look, I can explain Juvia" she added.

Erza was about to tell everything to Juvia but then Gray pulled Erza to him and kissed her passionately in front of Juvia. "I'm sorry Juvia, but I already told you didn't I? That I already have someone I like. And that someone is Erza. If you really love me, you'd be happy for me, right?" Gray said pulling Erza in an embrace after the kiss.

Juvia cried, "Okay then. If it's for Gray-sama, Juvia is willing to do anything" she said smiling but there are still tears forming in her eyes. "Juvia is also sorry Erza-san" she added sniffing then ran off.

"Gah! Why did you tell her that!?" exclaimed Erza feeling so guilty. "You didn't have to lie. If we told her the truth, she wouldn't have to cry" she added glaring at him.

Gray sighed. "Whatever. But that'll be better. That way she won't have to pursue me. She'll finally give up on me" he said then held her hand as they walked home together.

Erza didn't know why, but she felt sad that Gray said that lie just to get rid of Juvia. "What's wrong with me" she kept thinking. She didn't notice that they already stopped in front of her house.

Gray sighed. "Come on Erza. Are you still bothered by it? I had to tell her that, okay? Don't think about that anymore? Okay? Please?" Gray pleaded facing Erza.

"But what about Juvia? It's unfair on her part" she answered really worried for Juvia.

"Please stop worrying about that anymore, okay? I'll talk to her tomorrow if you want" said Gray holding both her hands. Erza nodded. "Okay then. See you tomorrow?" questioned Gray smiling. Erza nodded again. "Okay. Bye" said Gray smiling then kissed her.

"Hey. I thought we'd only be intimate in front of people!" said Erza blushing.

Gray snickered. "Well, we're people. So we can be intimate infront of us" said Gray in a teasing manner. "Bye Erza" then went home.

END OF FLASHBACK

Erza sighed. "What did Gray tell Juvia? Gray never told me" thought of Erza thinking that after Juvia saw the 2 of them, she never saw Juvia stalking Gray again. "Maybe I should just ask him?" she thought then went out of her bathroom, dressed up and called Gray.

"Hi Erza. Missed me already?" teased Gray on the other line.

"Shut up. I was just wondering, did you already talk to Juvia? What did you tell her?" inquired Erza.

"Yeah. I told her the truth" he answered easily. "Is that all?" asked Gray quizzically.

"Yeah. Bye" she said then quickly hang up the phone. She immediately went to bed thinking, "So? Juvia was just cooperating with us?" and she wasn't able to sleep immediately.

to be continued...

so what do you think is Juvia up to?hmm a hint though, I love Juvia's character so I won't make her a bad person here..:D

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till next time...^_^