Author's Notes: I wrote so much during my vacation... ahh you have no idea. XD Enjoy this super long chapter! (18 pages in Word gahh).
The woman standing in front of Nashi smiled, instantly noticing her. She walked up to the young girl, gesturing between her and Tagg.
"Are you a friend of Tagg's?" she asked, looking between the two of them. Nashi gulped, shooting Tagg a look.
"Uh… you could say that," she said quietly, looking up at the beautiful lady. Who was she? Was she Tagg's infamous aunt he always talked about? He used to boast about how gorgeous his family was, but this was a little too much.
"Oh! Well Juvia is very pleased to meet you, Nashi-nee," the woman said, holding out a hand. The tall man from before came up from behind her, putting his own hand on her shoulder. He looked at Nashi.
"Don't worry, she usually speaks in third person," he explained, before looking at Tagg. "Lyon- I mean, your dad went to run a few errands with Storm and Sylvia, so why don't you introduce us all to each other?"
Tagg nodded, looking at Nashi. "Nashi, this is my aunt Juvia, and my uncle Gray. Aunty, Uncle, this is Nashi. We're not really friends."
Nashi looked taken aback. "Uh, excuse me, Tagg? Didn't we just have a conversation about this in the elevator?" she asked in a bored tone. "Honestly, you really are an idiot."
"Says the stupid girl!" Tagg retorted. Juvia raised an eyebrow.
"Tagg, it isn't very nice to call your friend a 'stupid girl'," she said, shaking a finger at her nephew.
"We aren't friends!" Tagg exclaimed, throwing his hands into the air. Nashi rolled her eyes.
"At this point, I'm inclined to agree too," she said, crossing her arms. Gray smiled upon seeing the two of them interact, before gesturing to his wife.
"Well, I have to speak with Juvia for a second, okay? Why don't you two go upstairs and… I dunno, hang out or something. What do nine-year-old kids do, anyway?" he asked, scratching his temple.
"Gray-sama, we'll know in two years. Now didn't you have to talk to Juvia about something?" she asked pointedly, her eyes lingering on Nashi for just a second too long.
Nashi rubbed her lips together, unsure whether or not to say anything.
"Right, lead the way," Gray said, the two of them running into the kitchen.
Once the door was closed, Juvia instantly turned to Gray.
"Gray-sama! The girl!" she exclaimed, walking up to her husband. Gray sighed, nodding.
"Reminded you too much of her, I know. I mean how many nine-year-olds know the word 'inclined'?" he asked. Juvia gave him a look.
"A lot of nine-year-olds know big words, but that isn't the point. Juvia thinks that Nashi-nee might be…" she said, trailing off.
Gray pursed his lips. "Lyon would have said something. I know he's a dick, but he wouldn't hide something like that from me unless he had a super good reason, which I doubt is possible."
Juvia sighed. "I know Lyon-sama would tell you, but what if Nashi-nee really is…"
Gray grunted. "Look at her hair!" he bellowed. "Her hair is pink, Juvia! Pink! Only Natsu has pink hair! And there's no way she's his child."
Juvia bit her lip. "Gray-sama… they were past lovers."
"Yes, Juvia. I know that, but Lucy ran away all those years ago after he cheated on her. I don't think she'd go back to Magnolia to sleep with him one last time."
"But what if Nashi-nee was conceived when Natsu and Lucy were together? It would make perfect sense, Gray-sama! Think about it! That's why Lucy left all those years ago!"
Gray stopped. He knew his wife was right, no matter how much he wanted to deny it. Something told him that Nashi was indeed Lucy's daughter.
He sighed, taking Juvia by surprise when he wrapped his arms around her. She melted into the hug, still not fully understanding why he was embracing her.
"Gray-sama? Is something wrong?" she asked him. Gray hummed into her hair.
"I feel like we're going to see Lucy very soon…"
The door to the kitchen suddenly banged open, making the couple flinch.
"My my, Gray. Be a little less lovey-dovey in my own house for once, will you?" an annoyed voice said. Juvia jumped, separating herself from her husband and gulping. Gray clenched his teeth together.
"Excuse me, Lyon. But the last time I checked, I was married to Juvia," he said in a menacing tone.
Lyon scoffed. "There's a reason I still hang on. We both know who Juvia will choose in the end."
Juvia coughed. "Um… Lyon-sama, I think I've already chosen," she said quietly, latching onto Gray's arm. Gray smirked.
"Yeah, Lyon. She's already chosen me."
Lyon tsked. "Whatever. We'll fight till the death for Juvia, Gray!" he exclaimed, throwing his arms around Juvia.
"You know what I think, Lyon?" Gray cut in. "I think that you need to find yourself a nice girl and settle down with her. You know, a girl that isn't my wife."
"My son approves of her! It's just meant to be!" Lyon said. Gray rolled his eyes.
"You know how much I respect your decision for taking Tagg in, but seriously, get a room," he said.
Lyon sighed, gesturing for the two of them to follow him into the living room. "We'll continue this later, Gray. For now, I'd like to introduce Nashi to Storm and Sylvia."
Gray took a deep breath. "Listen, speaking of Nashi. There's something I'd like to ask you about," he said slowly.
Lyon's eyes twinkled. "You'll know soon enough," he said swiftly, opening the door in front of him and smiling at the sight of the children.
Juvia, on the other hand, looked aghast at what was happening between Nashi and Storm. The two were in a headlock, throwing menacing glares at each other and in the middle of a fistfight.
"SHUT UP YOU WATER PRICK!" Nashi yelled, throwing a punch.
"NEVER YOU PINK HEADED FREAK!" Storm screamed, blocking effectively.
Gray groaned.
"This is nostalgic."
"Break it up you two!" Juvia yelled, getting between them and looking harshly at her son. "Storm! I raised you better than to pick fights with girls!"
"Don't worry, Miss Juvia. I'm more than capable of taking him out," Nashi said, clenching her teeth. "Besides, the idiot called me a baby first!"
"That's because you are a baby! You have pink hair!" Storm yelled. Nashi scoffed.
"I'm two years older than you, bone-head!" she said.
"But only weird and annoying people have pink hair!" Storm screeched.
"That's my boy!" Gray chuckled, instantly quieting down once he saw his wife's expression. "I-I mean… you are very wrong, Storm. Very, very wrong."
"Oh give me a break!" Nashi said, grabbing Tagg's arm and twirling him to face her. "You know I'm right, don't you, Tagg?"
Tagg shrugged. "I'm kind of conflicted who I should cheer for here."
"MEANIE!" Nashi shrieked.
"Uh… I think we all just need to calm down," Lyon said, stepping between everyone. "Tagg, take Nashi and your cousins to your room," he added calmly.
Tagg, not wanting to argue with his father, only nodded and did as he was told.
"Come on, Sylvia, lets show Nashi and Storm how it's done," Tagg said, glaring at Nashi as he took the young girl's hand and led her upstairs. Nashi and Storm looked at each other, before cautiously following him.
Juvia sighed, silently thanking her nephew for once being responsible. Gray didn't take notice, he only turned to Lyon.
"Did you see that?" he asked grimly. "The way Nashi and Storm were acting just now! The way they were fighting just like Natsu and I used to!"
Lyon rolled his eyes. "Must be a coincidence," he said simply, taking a seat on the couch. Juvia shot him an uneasy expression.
"Juvia doesn't know, Lyon-sama. This all seems like an awfully big coincidence. Juvia thinks her Gray-sama is right."
Lyon gasped. "I'm wounded, Juvia. You take the side of this ice freak instead of your future beloved?"
Juvia snorted, something she rarely did. "Juvia will have you know that she will not tolerate any insults towards her Gray-sama. Besides, you two are cousins. Try to be a little bit more supporting of each other."
Gray pretended like he was ignoring them. "Lyon, I'm serious. I need answers. Do you or do you not know about where Lucy is?" he asked gruffly. Lyon shrugged.
"All I know is that she left Magnolia in senior year and moved to an unknown place. I don't know where, and I don't know anything about why she left."
Gray narrowed his eyes. "You do realize we are sitting in an apartment in Lucy's hometown, with a little girl who looks exactly like Lucy but with pink hair?"
"Like I said. This is all just one big coincidence."
It wasn't like Lyon wanted to lie to them; he really didn't, but he had promised Lucy he would not tell anyone about where she was if they asked. She had put a lot of trust in Lyon, and he wasn't just about to break it, even if they were Lucy's best friends from way back when.
"You have to tell us. At least, tell Juvia. If not me. Juvia and Lucy were best friends back then. She deserves to know."
Lyon solemnly shook his head. "I'm very sorry, Gray, but even if I did know something, I don't think Lucy would want her private life to be revealed just like that."
Juvia looked hard into Lyon's eyes.
"You know something, Lyon-sama."
Lyon quickly shook his head. "I don't know what you are talking about, Juvia Love."
Juvia ignored the nickname, but pressed further. "There isn't any point in hiding it. Juvia knows Lyon-sama well. How long has Lyon-sama been principal of Tagg's school?"
Lyon swelled up with pride. He loved talking about his job. "Almost four years now," he stated proudly. Juvia nodded.
"Then Lyon-sama obviously knows who Nashi-nee's parents are filed as. Tell us, Lyon-sama. Who are Nashi-nee's parents then?"
Gray's jaw dropped in surprise. He had forgotten about his wife's mind blowing smarts. With one glance towards Lyon, he knew she had him wrapped around her little pinky.
Lyon's face turned white. "I… I have no clue! I don't usually look through my student's files, and… uh… yeah."
Juvia smirked. "Oh really? Seeing how close Tagg and Nashi-nee are, it's safe to assume that Tagg has spoken about Nashi-nee to you. Juvia has always thought Lyon-sama was the type of father that was overprotective of his son, even if Tagg was adopted. Juvia thinks you have at least done a little research on your son's friends."
Holy hell, she was good.
Lyon coughed, unsure what to say.
"I just-"
The front door banged open.
"LYON!" a new feminine voice yelled, entering the apartment. "NASHI STILL HASN'T COME BACK FROM SCHOOL! I thought something happened! I didn't know if Tagg was already home, and…" she trailed off.
Gray and Juvia's eyes widened as they looked at the newcomer.
It was a beautiful blonde woman. One they both recognized with ease. Her hair had grown a lot longer, and her body was still as curvaceous as ever. She was wearing a plain pink t-shirt and jeans, showing that her style had drastically changed over the course of ten years. She was wearing no makeup, but her cheeks were coated red from embarrassment, and from the two people she was standing in front of.
Lyon groaned. "Damn it, Lucy! I was just about to get them off your trail for Nashi!"
Everyone just ignored him.
Lucy stared with wide eyes at her old friends. They stared back at her with equal intensity.
Gray was shocked out of his mind, and Juvia was opening and closing her mouth like a fish. The girl looked so different after all these years, and the two couldn't believe their eyes.
"Wha…" Lucy muttered under her breath, looking at them with her jaw dropped. "Gray…? J-Juvia?"
Gray didn't say anything, but his wife certainly did. Juvia jumped up with joy, squealing and hollering cries of happiness. She instantly ran up to her old best friend, taking her hands and squeezing them.
"Lucy! Lucy-san!" she screamed, tugging her in for a ferocious hug. "Juvia is so happy pto see you, Lucy! Sweet Mavis! Juvia is so surprised!"
Lucy coughed, forcing a smile with tears in her eyes. "Juvia? I…"
Gray pursed his lips. "Let her breath, Juvia," he said in a low voice. Juvia nodded upon hearing her beloved's tone, backing away from the blonde reluctantly.
Lucy turned to Gray.
"Gray, I… I don't know what to say."
"Don't say anything. Nothing at all," Gray said quietly, taking Lucy's hand and pulling her in for a gentle hug. It was nothing like the hugs they had shared back in high school. The two were close friends, after all. Lucy was expecting a bone-crushing hug like he usually gave her. L
She was not, however, expecting this.
Gray was conflicted. In his arms was one of his very best friends from middle school and high school. Tears pooled in his eyes as he recalled the memories they had shared together, being in the same friend group and all.
He remembered when Natsu confessed to him about liking Lucy since they were just kids. He remembered the way Natsu threatened him about going near her, since everyone suspected that he had a crush on her. This was not, however, the case. His heart was reserved for someone else.
He remembered Lucy running up to him after school in their freshman year, excitedly screaming about Natsu asking her out. He remembered feeling so happy for her, and he remembered hugging her with all his might to help her overcome her shock and surprise.
He remembered going on "double dates" with her, Natsu, and Juvia. Although those were mostly Lucy asking Juvia to lunch and Natsu tagging along, which usually ended up with Natsu and Juvia inviting him too, which Lucy had absolutely no problem with, of course.
He remembered the rumor of Natsu cheating on Lucy with his childhood friend, Lisanna. He remembered when Juvia delivered the news to Lucy, who had ended up coming to him about it, seeing as he was Natsu's closest guy-friend.
He remembered when he comforted Lucy for those few short moments after she disappeared from their dinner party that night.
He remembered everything so vividly, as if it all happened just yesterday.
This girl had gone through so much all her life. He was unsure even if she ended up finishing high school. How was she earning a steady income? How could she afford to pay for not only her meals, but for her daughter's too?
What had she been through all these years?
Lucy sniffed, letting go of the meaningful hug and looking up at Gray.
"I'm sure you want some answers," she said quietly, looking over to where Juvia was standing with Lyon. Gray nodded.
"Yeah, that would be really swell."
Lyon stepped forward. "I think we all need a cup of coffee. Why don't we all go to the café at the edge of the street? We can talk there."
Juvia nodded. "Juvia thinks Lyon-sama is right. Let's go."
Lucy nodded, wiping away her tears and stepping back from Gray. Her cheeks flushed red as she recalled something.
"What about the kids?" she asked slowly. Lyon shrugged.
"I'll ask Meredy to look after them," he said. Lucy nodded. Meredy was one of their neighbors who lived on the same floor as them. She loved Tagg and Nashi both, and she enjoyed looking after them. She and Lyon were good friends, meeting through Lucy.
"That's a good idea. I'll call her right away."
Once everything was ready, and Meredy was all set with the children, Lucy, Lyon, Gray, and Juvia went outside the apartment complex and headed for the café at the corner of their street.
"This looks cozy," Gray commented as they stepped inside. The other three nodded.
"It is. Lucy and I come here for quiet chats with Nashi and Tagg all the time. The kids don't really enjoy the meetings, but it's a good way to release all the tension they have together from school."
"Makes sense."
"Anyway, take a seat," Lucy mumbled quietly, seating herself next to Lyon, as Gray and Juvia slipped into the seats across from them.
"Now, I'm going to assume you left because of Nashi?" Gray asked pointedly. Lucy nodded as the waitress came.
"Four cappuccinos please," Lyon said to her, shooing her off.
Lucy turned back to Gray. "That's right. After what happened, Levy wanted me to take a test since I was acting weird through the dinner get together. I did, and it turned out I was two weeks pregnant with Natsu's child."
She said it so casually, but both Juvia and Gray knew she was hurting deep down.
"That must have been rough on you, Lucy-san," Juvia said, taking her hand from across the table.
Lucy nodded. "It was. It really was… I told Levy I was going to leave Magnolia, and I packed my bags and left without another thought the next day. I caught the first train to Acalypha and moved into the cheapest apartment complex I could find with the spendings I gad gathered from my multiple summer jobs throughout high school."
Juvia nodded. "Yes, Juvia remembers. Juvia and Levy-san had worked with you in a few of them."
Lucy nodded. "Yeah, Levy was kind enough to share her earnings with me, to get me started with my new life, and I used the internet to complete high school and get an online diploma."
Gray's eyes widened. "Wow. That's really impressive."
Lucy nodded, but didn't adress the matter any further. "After that, I had Nashi, and everything in my world changed. Around that time, my father found me, and he came over to see Nashi. Thank Mavis he supported me… I don't know what I would have done if he didn't. He offered me a little cash to help me support my daughter, and my life was set for the next few months."
Lyon decided to step in. "That was when I moved in. My teaching career had led me to Acalypha, where the spot for the elementary principal was opened and I was offered it. Around that same time, I adopted Tagg, and the two of us moved into the apartment right next to Lucy's."
Lucy nodded. "That's right. When I found out Lyon was living right next door, I knew I had a friend I could count on. Anyway, I began looking for a job. No matter how much Lyon tried to make me take an easy teaching job at the school, I didn't. I don't really know why I didn't, but I guess I felt guilty about pouring my problems out on Lyon. I didn't want to be much trouble to him for any longer than I had to."
Gray snorted. "If it were me, I'd make him pool out his pockets inside out."
Lucy smiled at that. "After that, I found an easy waitressing job at a restaurant nearby, and once I explained my situation to the manager, he offered me enough money and a few meals from the restaurant free for whenever I needed them in exchange for excellent quality service. I did my best, all while raising Nashi."
Juvia sighed. "Lucy is so brave…" she marveled.
"Anyway, last week, I had to bring Nashi in to work because of a school holiday… and she may or may not have totally wrecked the restaurant."
Gray whistled. "Yep. She's definitely Natsu's daughter."
"I lost my job after that whole incident… so I've been looking for a new one ever since."
Juvia tutted, an idea suddenly hitting her.
"You said you like working in the food business, Lucy-san?" she asked. Lucy nodded, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, you could say that. After working as a waitress for so long, I'm kind of used to it."
Juvia beamed. "Yes! Juvia agrees! In fact, Juvia knows a job that would be perfect for Lucy! She knows the owner quite well, and she thinks that Lucy would be perfect for it!"
Lucy's eyes widened. "Woah, really? What kind of job is it?"
"Well, one of Juvia's friends owns a restaurant and bar service in Magnolia. It's called Fairy Tail, and it's very popular."
Gray's eyes popped out of their sockets as he stared at his wife in disbelief.
"Juvia!" he yelled, shocked. "What are you doing!?"
Juvia ignored him.
"If Lucy-san would like, Juvia can set up a job interview with the owner. Juvia is sure the owner will love Lucy."
Lucy bit her lip. "That sounds really nice, Juvia… but if I wanted the job, I'd have to move to Magnolia… and I just don't know if that would be the best thing for me and Nashi right now, you know?"
Gray sighed, giving into Juvia's antics.
"Lucy, you need to face reality soon enough."
Lucy looked away instantly. "I know… but I think we need a little time, and-"
Gray shook his head. "Be quiet. You know you need to go back sooner or later. It's been more than ten years, Lucy. If not for you, think about your daughter. Don't you think she needs to meet all the people her mother was close to?"
Lucy furrowed her eyebrows, thinking it over to herself. She knew Gray was right. She knew that sooner or later, she'd have to go back and regroup with her friends.
… and Natsu.
Lucy sighed. No. It was still too soon for any of that. She wasn't ready. Not now, at least. She had no idea what Natsu was even up to these days.
She still hadn't moved on, no matter how much she wanted to.
Gray and Juvia looked at her intently, watching the curves of her face change ad shift between different expressions. Juvia clenched her teeth.
"Juvia knows that Lucy-san is hurting because of what Natsu did to her. Juvia will never forgive what Natsu did to one of her best friends."
"Juvia…" Lucy started, but was efficiently cut off.
"Let Juvia speak, Lucy. As Juvia was saying, Juvia understands the pain that comes from past lovers. Juvia too, had a boyfriend that was a bad man. Oh how bad that man was…" Juvia continued, shivering at the old memories.
Gray twisted his lips as Juvia told her story. He gently took her hand from under the table and gave it a reassuring squeeze.
"Bora-kun… Juvia means, Bora… hurt Juvia very badly. He didn't take away the rain from Juvia's heart. He only increased it. All this time, Juvia was looking for someone who would take her pain and sadness away. The pain of her past."
Lucy nodded, listening closely. Lyon was too, wanting to know about Juvia's past troubles.
"Go on, Juvia honey," he encouraged.
Juvia just ignored him. "Think about it this way, Lucy-san. If Juvia's heart hadn't been broken when Bora had broken up with her, she would never have met her Gray-sama, and he would never have helped her overcome her past troubles."
Gray mentally nodded, remembering the day before he asked Juvia to be his girlfriend. The day when Juvia had confided in him about her childhood.
"What are you saying, Juvia?" Lucy asked.
"I'm saying," Juvia said, "that maybe Natsu wasn't the one for you. Or maybe he was. If he was, then both of you need time. Lucy, you had a child with him. You gave birth to his daughter, and something like that can't be changed."
"What am I supposed to do, Juvia? How can I just move on from him? He doesn't even know, dammit!"
Lucy was breathing heavily now, sweat pouring down her forehead as she breathed in and out, her throat becoming dry as memories flooded her brain.
"Why didn't you tell him?" Gray suddenly cut in.
"How was I supposed to? I couldn't just go up to him the day after I found out he cheated on me that I was pregnant with his child! That would look so pathetic!"
"You should have done it anyway, Lucy! You needed support from Nashi's father! You couldn't do it on your own!" Gray said, his voice becoming harder and heavier. People from surrounding tables started to notice, and look over.
"But I did anyway, didn't I, Gray Fullbuster?!" Lucy screamed. "I gave birth to my daughter by myself! I finished high school by myself! I got a job by myself! I earned money by myself! I took care of Nashi by myself! I SPENT TEN YEARS OF MY LIFE LIKE THIS, GRAY. BY. MY. SELF."
Lucy was going out of control now, her hands were shaking and her voice was cracking, tears threatening to spill from her eyes.
Lyon, Juvia, and Gray all looked awestricken by her sudden outburst. They knew where she was coming from, of course. What Lucy had been through was unimaginable pain; even Juvia had to admit it was much worse than herself.
"Oh you poor, poor thing," Juvia said, tears streaming down her face as she enveloped her friend in a hug. Lucy let the tears fall, crying silently into the bluenette's shoulder.
"Thanks, Juvia," Lucy sniffed.
"Lucy, you're so brave," Gray muttered, taking Lucy's hand from across the table. Lucy managed to let out a strangled cough, before Gray got up from his seat and hugged the blonde too.
Lyon looked at the three in their group hug. This was exactly what Lucy needed at the moment; he knew that.
"So, are you going to take the job, then?" Gray asked once he let go. Juvia still held on to her.
Lucy pulled away, shaking her head roughly. "No, I don't think so. I don't think moving to Magnolia after all these years is a good idea. Even if it is for a good cause. Juvia, can you tell me more about the job?"
Juvia nodded. "The job that's being offered is the manager of the waiters and waitresses. Applicants must have at least five years of experience in the food industry, which of course, you have double."
"That makes sense. But why the restaurant name? Fairy Tail is the name of our old high school!" Lucy said.
"Yeah, the owner made a lot of memories when he was a student at Fairy Tail High. He decided to name the restaurant after it."
"Oh… so the owner was a student at our high school. That's really interesting. Did we know the owner?"
"Eh… you could say that," Gray shrugged, cutting into the conversation, but didn't address the matter any further. Lucy hummed, nodding.
"Alright. Is there anything else you can tell me? Maybe more about the restaurant?" she asked. Gray smirked.
"Looks like someone's getting tempted to take the job…" he teased. Lucy huffed.
"So what if I am? And anyway, it's not really what I want to do, it's more like what I have to do," she said quietly. Gray shrugged.
"Whatever," he said. "Anyway, the restaurant is a unique all-rounder type thing."
"Unique… all-rounder? What does that mean?" Lucy asked.
"It means the restaurant serves many different kinds of foods. Not like most restaurants, which mostly specify in specific dishes from certain places in the world," Lyon cut in, scratching his chin. Juvia nodded.
"Lyon-sama is correct," she said.
Gray sighed. "The owner loves food. Like literally. He's in love with it. I think I remember him promising to marry it one day… eh, who knows. I guess that's why he decided to make that kind of restaurant."
Lucy giggled. "He sounds like a dorky guy. Did I know him at all? Are you guys going to give me any clues at all regarding who he is?"
"Nah. You can find out for yourself when you show up at the job interview," Gray smirked. Lucy crossed her arms.
"Oh, I get it. This is all just a ploy to get me to take the job," she accused. "Well, it isn't going to work, because I am not taking it."
Juvia slammed her fists on the table. "Oh come on, Lucy-san! You'll love it! You're guaranteed to love it!" 'And the owner…' she added silently in her head.
"Nuh-uh. Well, not until I ask Nashi about it, of course," Lucy said, thinking about the situation. Juvia sighed, sitting back in her seat.
"Alright, and if you do end up taking it, Gray-sama and Juvia will cut their trip short and accompany Lucy-san to her interview!" she exclaimed.
Lucy's eyes widened. "What?! No! I couldn't ask you to do that for me! You came here with your children to enjoy a nice summer with Lyon and Tagg! I can't make you go back to Magnolia so soon!"
Gray shook his head. "No arguments, Lucy. Juvia's right. You might end up needing support when you get the job."
"If I get the job, which also depends on if I take the interview or not."
"Oh come on, Lucy. You know you want to," Lyon said slyly.
Lucy grumbled something under her breath.
"Mm… alright, fine," she muttered, her eyes darkening.
The three others cheered happily.
"Awesome!" Gray said.
"Yayy!" Juvia grinned.
"Wonderful." Lyon smirked.
"But, before I agree to anything properly, I need two favours," Lucy cut in. The three instantly calmed down, looking at the blonde with interest. "One, I need you to let me talk to Nashi about this. Only if she agrees, I'll come to Magnolia."
Juvia and Gray nodded.
"Absolutely. You deserve that much, at least," Gray said.
"Right. And second, I want both of you to tell me how exactly you ended up together!" Lucy suddenly exclaimed, grinning like an idiot.
"EHHHHH?"
"Yup! You heard me! Spill all the juicy little details!"
"EHHHHH?!" Gray yelled again, tilting his head. Juvia, however, beamed.
"Yes! Lucy-san! It was a wonderful afternoon the summer before college began…"
Lyon looked like he was about to be sick.
Can you tell Gruvia is my OTP? XD
