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ii.
"What's the place called again?"
"'Top of the world'."
"And you're sure this place exists?"
"Yes! The people told Juvia that it's—um…" She squinted, holding the map closer to her eyes before pointing. "It's this way!"
Gray rolled his eyes. "You said that twice already. Maybe they were just messing with you—"
"No!" she cried with an indignant pout. "When Juvia came here a few years ago, the people told her it was good fortune to bring the one you love most, so Juvia has to bring Gray-sama!"
He blinked, a light blush dusting his cheeks as Juvia held the map closer.
"Juvia will find it… she has to, or else she will lose her love! And if Juvia loses Gray-sama…" Her voice trailed off, eyes downcast as the map crinkled in her grasp.
Gray studied her face, silent before scoffing. "Stupid," he murmured, prying her hand from the map and lacing her fingers through his. "That stuff's all fake, you know."
Juvia sniffed, ducking her head as he glanced around.
"This way, right?" he asked, looking back at her.
She lifted her gaze, a small smile spreading across her lips as he tugged on her hand and led the way.
first time holding hands