Hello! I hoped you liked the first chapter, and now I present to you Chapter 2!
Gray: I'm gonna hate this one.
Natsu: Me too!
Gray: Zip it, will you?
Natsu: WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM GRAY? YOU WANNA FIGHT HUH?
Gray: BRING IT! ICE MAKE-
Lucy: STOPPPPPPPP!
Chapter 2: Awkward Encounters
Juvia shut the door, folding her wet umbrella and setting it against the cabinet. She hung her coat on the coat rack and headed for her room. She crashed on her bed, sighing, as she gazed at the navy blue walls. There was a life sized poster of Gray, shooting out ice eagles at the Mechanical dragon that mad lady Daphne had created about 2, no rather 9 years ago. It was hard to believe she was 7 years older that what Juvia actually thought, as everyone had been asleep on Tenrou Island. Juvia didn't feel any older.
Her walls were covered in pictures of Gray-sama. Gray-sama in only his underwear, Lyon and him on the Love-Love slide, Juvia and him using Unison Raid, Natsu and him nose-to nose and Lucy talking to him. She had vandalized Lucy's face with a black marker until she was nothing more than a poofy black ball.
She smiled a little, thinking how immature she was. Lucy was her nakama, had stood by her side even though her ex-guild, including her had tried to kidnap her and destroy Fairy Tail once.
"Juvia is a horrible person," she thought. "Juvia doesn't deserve Gray-sama."
She remembered what had happened earlier in the day.
"Juvia."
"Yes, Gray-sama?" she mumbled, her face going red.
"Err...Lyon said that he wanted to meet you for dinner tonight. I, err, came to tell you,"
"Oh…I see. Thank you Gray-sama."
She felt like crying all over again. It was as if Gray-sama didn't care about her feelings for him, that he didn't care if she went out with Lyon. She loved him, not just for his looks, but for his heart. His kindness and lovingness for his friends.
Well, except for Juvia. She was probably too clingy towards him that he detested Juvia.
She looked at the clock that hung on the wall. She had another hour until Lyon would come to pick her up. She got up from her bed, grabbing her towel and heading for the bathroom.
Then she stopped, and looked at the wall covered with pictures of Gray-sama.
"No more," she thought. She found a small box, and began to pluck the pictures of the wall, placing them in the box. She then stowed the box under her bed.
The wall was now empty, except for the little marks created by the tack which showed any proof that it was once filled with memories and loving moments.
Back at Lucy's Apartment
Natsu and Happy chomped down on sandwiches, as they watched the ongoing battle in front of them.
"Honestly Gray, I don't believe you're that dense!" retorted Lucy, sighing.
"How was I supposed to know?" yelled Gray, a vein twitching at the top of his head.
"Why would you tell her that? It's obvious that she likes you, and by telling her that, you've hurt her feelings. She was really upset today," said Lucy.
Gray grunted. He didn't like hurting the people close to him. It wasn't intentional. But the thing was, he didn't excel in relationships. The lovey-dovey kind. He had never had a girlfriend before, much less liked a girl. The only thing he cared about was his friends, and squashing Natsu's face.
"Now what am I supposed to do?" he asked, his voice going down an octave lower.
"Well, you can't exactly apologise to her. Hmm….take her out on a date," she said, her fists squeezed in resolve.
"Whaat? No! I can't!" he yelled.
"Come on Gray. It's the best way to make to make it up to her."
"No way."
"C'mon Gray, you're not a real man if you don't do it," said Natsu, intervening.
"Umm Natsu, you're beginning to sound like Elfman," said Happy.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY, SQUINTY EYES?" Gray yelled at Natsu.
"I agree with Natsu," said Lucy, folding her arms and taking full advantage of the situation.
"Aye!"
It was three against one. No matter what they wouldn't back down. Gray growled.
"Fine, I'll ask her," he grunted, looking to the floor.
"Yay! That's the spirit!" said Lucy, beaming a smile.
"Aye!"
"Yeah whatever. Anyway I gotta get back home. See ya," he said, heading for the front door.
"Umm Gray?" Lucy asked.
"What now?"
"You forgot your clothes."
Gray looked down. He was only wearing his boxers, his shirt and pants were draped on the couch.
"DAMN!"
Gray left with Happy, who was going out for dinner with Carla (and Wendy), leaving Natsu alone with Lucy.
Lucy was in the kitchen, making tea for herself. She gave Natsu a matchbox, where he proceeded to strike the match and eat the fire that was produced.
"My friends don't get any weirder than this," Lucy though to herself. It was still better than Gajeel though. The last time he came over to see Levy, he had ate all the pots and pans.
She felt sticky and dirty, and decided to take a shower.
"Oi Natsu! I'm gonna take a shower, don't destroy anything!" she yelled from her bedroom, grabbing a towel.
"Alrightttt!" he yelled back.
Situations like this would be spent by sharing jokes and laughing with Happy. But that blue neko had ditched him to go with his beloved Carla.
Natsu was very bored at that point.
He looked around the room, and spied a box on Lucy's bookshelf. He knew Lucy didn't like anyone to go through her things, but curiosity got the better of him. It was a trait that came with being a Dragon Slayer.
He opened the already unlocked box, and found it to be full of letters. He looked at the frontmost one, which was dated a few days ago.
He looked towards the bathroom, where he could hear Lucy humming. He opened the letter and read it.
Dear Mum,
Things have been going well so far. Jellal and Erza are getting married! I was so happy, it was like a match made in heaven. The week has been busy, and we've been preparing for the wedding. I dragged Natsu and Gray with me to go to the nearby town to order the decorations. We had to go in a carriage. Poor Natsu-he was motion sick the whole trip. Hiss face was kind of cute though, he's cheeks go blue and his mouth becomes an upside down three.
Until the next letter, take care Mum,
Lucy
Natsu's face turned into a volcanic shade of red.
His face was kind of cute though.
Lucy found him cute? In what kind of way? His mind spun. With no Happy around he was beginning to feel a little weird. I'm alone with Lucy. In Lucy's house. The colour on his face deepened.
Cute…Cute…Cute…Cute…
Miniature Lucy's spun around is in his head. He slapped himself in the face. Get a grip, you baka!
Lucy washed away the last few traces of soap on her body. She felt a little awkward, as Natsu was alone here. Oh well, it didn't matter. She stepped out of the bath and grabbed a towel. She grabbed the towel, but it slipped and fell in the tub.
"Damn it!" she cried, as she fished out the soaking wet towel out of the bath. Now she had to get another one, but it was in her bedroom. She couldn't walk out naked, Natsu was around. She squeezed the towel and hung it on the rail. She then opened the door a little and yelled for Natsu.
Natsu kept slapping himself. Suddenly,"Natsuuu! Get me a towel pleaseee!" Lucy's voice rang. "Ah…uh…where?" he stuttered, folding the letter and placing it back in the envelope unsteadily. "In my closet!" she yelled. He placed the envelope in the box, and went to her room to get the towel. Damn why did she have to put her towel next to her underwear? He grabbed a white towel printed with yellow ducks and went towards the bathroom door. "Lucy…" He didn't get to finish his sentence as he slipped on the mat.
Damn what was taking Natsu so long? Lucy waited, wrapping the wet towel around her. She hoped he wasn't messing around with her stuff. "Lucy…" she heard his voice right outside the door. She opened it slightly, but Natsu came crashing through. Her eyes widened.
The next thing she knew something heavy was on top of her. She opened her eyes, meeting a pair of black eyes centimeters away from her brown ones. They were wide open staring into hers. She felt his breath on her face. Neither of them moved, until Natsu regained his senses getting of her, and mumbling what sounded like "Sorry," before slamming the door. Lucy realized she was holding her breath. What just happened? She got up from the floor and picked up the fallen towel, wrapping herself with it and discarding the wet one into the laundry basket.
She opened the door and looked around. Natsu was gone. She sighed, walking to her room.
Natsu ran outside before stopping in an alley, regaining his breath. He slumped against the wall.
You stupid idiot! Clumsy moron! You've really done it this time!
After he was done hitting himself with insults, he got up. And he thought about what happened.
I never realized Lucy was that pretty.
The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and headed for home, his hands folded behind his neck.
I'll see her tomorrow.
Juvia brought the box in her hand and headed out of her door, towards the trashcans outside. It was time to get rid of the memories once and for all. She walked along the roag, her long white skirt swishing along the pavement. She saw someone standing along the pavement, his hands in his pocket, gazing at the trees. He reminded Juvia of Gray-sama.
Juvia is dreaming. Juvia must not let it get to her head.
The man turned around. Juvia saw a handsome face, spiky black hair, and dark blue eyes. It was Gray-sama. And apparently he had seen Juvia and was running towards her.
Oh no…what will Juvia say?
"Juvia! What are you doing here?" he asked, surprised.
"Juvia lives here."
"Oh right…well you see I wanted to ask you. Would you go-"
Gray was interrupted by someone else. "Gray would you stop trying to snatch my date?" a deep voice echoed from behind.
Juvia turned around, only to be face to face with Lyon Bastia.
"Lyon," Gray said, grunting.
Lyon was too transfixed by Juvia to reply.
"Juvia, my dear, it has been ages since we last met. Is that insolent man bothering you?" he said, getting down on one knee and taking hold of her hand.
"Gray-sama is not bothering me, Lyon-sama. Let me throw this box," Juvia said before taking the box and heading for the trashcan.
"What's that?" Gray asked, trying to grab hold of the box. Juvia resisted, resulting in the box to fall, the pictures scattering everywhere. Gray's eyes widened. He saw so many pictures of him, including a one where someone's face was scribbled all over.
He was too stunned to speak.
Juvia bent down to pick up the pictures, tears forming in her eyes.
She put them in the box and grabbed Lyon's hand.
"Let's go Lyon-sama."
They walked off, leaving a puzzled and stunned Gray all by himself, standing by the magnolia trees.
Oh the horror! That must have been quite embarrassing! Next chapter will be up in a week :D
Natsu: Come on, a little longer please?
No can't do Natsu, it's about time for your moment.
In the meantime, tell me what you think of the story so far!