CHAPTER 4: SHARED CLOTHES

A/N: Here's Day 4 for you all!

WHAT'S MINE IS YOURS

The first time Juvia wore Gray's clothes was when Mira asked her if she wanted to join them for a tree planting activity at the Magnolia Park the next day. She immediately said yes and asked the smiling lady the things they would be needing to bring.

"Don't worry about that, Juvia." She said. "The materials will all be provided for. Just come at five in the morning here at the guild and all of us will go at the park together."

The water mage nodded and waved goodbye to Mira. She was at the door when the barmaid called her again.

"Oh Juvia! Wear something comfortable tomorrow alright? We might get dirty and it's hot during the mornings."

After she answered in affirmation, she went home and rummaged through her closet for her trusty jeans and shirt. She found her pants, however her shirt was another issue.

She rarely wears her shirts and blouses, as she preferred to wear dresses and long-sleeved shirts. Seeing that her shirts were a little fit and uncomfortable to wear during the summer, she decided to find another shirt.

To her delight, when she pulled another shirt, she saw that it will be perfect to wear: loose and a little baggy. Clutching it in her hands, she stood in front of the full length mirror and tried it on.

Only for her to realize that the said shirt belongs to Gray.

She moved to remove it to place it in his side of the closet, but wearing his shirt seemed to give her comfort and warmth, as Gray was on a mission and would not be back until the next week.

That thought sealed her decision. She removed the shirt, folded it neatly and placed it beside the jeans she would be wearing the next day.

After that, whenever Gray was out on a mission, she would get a shirt from his pile and wear it inside their house. And during the night, when the bed was only occupied by her, she would slip on his shirt, and without difficulty, fall asleep.

She was embarrassed to tell Gray about her new found habit, so she kept it a secret from him. When she knew he would be returning from his mission, she would do the laundry and put his clothes back.

But of course, not all secrets would remain secrets.

One day, Juvia returned from a mission with Levy. She was so tired that she just went to have a quick shower before grabbing a shirt of Gray's and slipping it on along with a pair of shorts. She collapsed on their bed and fell asleep.

When she came to, she felt someone caressing her hair. It was such a wonderful and relaxing feeling that she was tempted to sleep again, but she forced her eyes open, wondering who it is.

"Well, good evening to you," greeted Gray with a smirk.

She smiled back lazily, "Gray-sama," she said, her voice hoarse from lack of use, "Welcome home."

He chuckled and laid down beside her, bringing her close to him, "I'm home." He replied.

Juvia hummed pleasantly and closed her eyes. Just a few more minutes and she'll cook dinner…

"Not that I'm complaining, but why are you wearing my shirt?" asked Gray with confusion.

Her eyes snapped open and immediately, she flung herself from Gray and sat upright on their bed.

"Oh! Juvia forgot that Gray-sama would be coming home today! She carelessly wore his shirt! Juvia's sorry, Gray-sama. Juvia will change immediately and wash—"

"Hey, hey. It's fine. Why are getting so worked up for?" Gray said. "I don't mind. Really. Besides…" he trailed off and sat on the bed as well, looking at her with a playful grin, "It looks good on you. My shirt, I mean."

Juvia's face flushed, "So bold, Gray-sama!" she exclaimed.

"So, tell me again why you're wearing my shirt?" he asked.

Juvia averted her gaze and stared at her lap, "W-well. It's supposed to be a secret. At first, I just need a comfortable shirt to wear to the tree planting activity Mira organized and Juvia found your shirt. So she wore it. And… and then, when you're not at home, Juvia wears Gray-sama's shirts so that she won't feel lonely. it gives Juvia some sort of comfort and warmth when you're not beside me during the nights." She mumbled.

Her explanation was met with silence and thinking the worst, she hurriedly added, "Juvia's sorry for not saying anything."

Gray sighed and cupped her cheeks, "I told you it's fine. If my shirts give you comfort, you can wear them. Especially during the nights I'm not home. If wearing them makes you sleep soundly, my drawer will always remain open, alright?" he brushed their noses together and kissed her lips lightly.

Juvia smiled, "Really? Gray-sama doesn't mind at all?"

He just shrugged, "Yeah. I mean, at least they have some sort of use rather than being tossed anywhere."

Juvia giggled, "Juvia has to buy you more clothes, now that we share them."

Gray laughed, "Yeah. First thing that we'll do tomorrow morning."

-gltnfls