Minna – sama! Anchooovy here wants to thank all of you who reads, waits, and reviews for this story. The last chapter received positive reviews. i took break from studying, and did this. ^^
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Chapter 9
Last time we saw Juvia being comforted by Natsu and Lucy watching from afar. Now for the other party involved, what could he be thinking?
At the same time Gray was on the club room.
"Hey Gray. Is there something bothering you? Or maybe someone?"
"Mind your own business." He said coldly.
Of all people why her? For Gray anyone would be okay as long as it is not her. But the odds were never in his favour, their very own nosy manager, Cana Alberona. But instead of ignoring her, he ended up sharing it to her.
"I made her wait for me, only I forgot. Then this morning, I saw her and told her things." He sighed remembering how Juvia looked that time.
"Is our Juvia?"
"I never said it was her!" There is a tint of pink in his cheeks. Cana felt amusement; it is rare, not even possible, for Gray to blush. "You have to be honest with your big sister ya know! So did you say you are sorry?"
"Why would I? And what the hell is big sister spiel?"
"Idiot. You made her stand and the first thing you said to her when you met her were things? Just say sorry, Gray. It means a lot. Now go." She almost pushed him outside
"What about the meeting?"
"It's alright; we are just going to watch the first game. I will cover for you, but you have to catch up. Make sure you get back together again." He's such a kid, she winked.
"Thanks."
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The time Gray reached the pool area, the race is finishing up. The crowd is chanting their own bet but among them, Fairy Tail's cheer is the loudest. It got even louder when the winner is confirmed. Fairies win the relay.
He waited outside for her to come out. Of course, she is with their friend. He smiled courtly at them.
"Hey."
"Gray! Are you here for Juvia?" Levy asked with excitement in her voice.
"I... Uh... Yes..." He managed to say.
The girls looked at each other then smiled mischievously.
"Okay then. We'll leave you two alone. Juvia, this calls for a celebration." Lisanna said
"Expect us in your room tonight." Lucy winked and they went away.
Just when there is the only two of them were left, he hugged her.
"I'm sorry," the first words that came out of his mouth, "I was worried. That night, when I realized that I told you to wait and found no one was there, I looked for you. Everywhere Juvia, if only you know how desperate I am."
Juvia was taken aback by what she heard. Gray was looking for her? "But.." She got interrupted.
"That moment, I have forgotten about calling you. Then it hit me. Maybe you went home. And I was right," he chuckled bitterly before continuing, "but you are with him."
She was surprised. So he is jelous? That can't be. It just can't. She now hugs Gray with her dainty hand trying to soothe him. "Juvia let Lyon walk her home because he insisted. He also made it clear that a woman should not go home alone late."
"Sorry." There is sincerity in his voice. She remembered what Natsu had told her, that somehow, Gray is not good with words.
Juvia pulled away from the hug and looked closely at him. She can't help but stare. True, he is really handsome, but she found out that there is more of it when closer.
"Juvia is just waiting for Gray. She's not mad only upset."
"Then are we good?" He asked hopefully.
She nodded. Juvia by her nature is a woman who was not capable of bearing anger against her friends. And with Gray, she cannot stay mad for long.
"Want to grab some bite?" He asked. When she agree, she let him lead her hold her hand and walk forward with him.
"This should be better than the library." She said giddily.
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Later that day, the preliminary round of the basketball had begun. Our boys were on their locker room discussing for the last time their strategy.
"We were not able to play with them last year. As for now, stick with man to man." Cana said to them.
"It seems like after their game, some players on the other team had some injuries. We got to be extra careful on this. And before I forgot, he's back." Gildarts said as he opened the door revealing a bulky man with a blonde hair.
"Captain!"
"Laxus! Fight me!" Natsu roared but his challenge was ignored by the captain.
"Oh, I see you made it here Natsu. Damn that old geezer. He just made it sound good the fact that he wants me out of here."
"If he master wanted that, he could have let you stay there for eternity, you know. How's being an exchanged student?" Cana said.
"Nothing special. By the way," he faced their coach, "are you sure I is alright to let me play?"
"Well of course. Now for starting members we have Laxus our captain. Next are Loke, Gray, Natsu and Gajeel."
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The ball was thrown in the air while the center of each team tried to tap it. The game started with Fairies on the first possession of the ball.
Loke, get a hold of the ball and brought it on their side. He slowed down and then planned a play. Being as effective a point guard he is, they were able to score first.
For Raven Tail's counter, players were an their side guarding each other. The ball is being dribbled by a thin man with his eyes like that of the snake. It is when the opposite player is about to drive, Gray looking after him, another raven tail player made a screen. To much of his surprise, it is not a simple screen because it includes brute force. He looked at the referee like asking for a foul but he seemed not to notice what happened. The player holding the ball made a shot but missed.
Gajeel waiting under the basket was waiting for the right timing to jump. The moment came his mark stepped on his foot making it impossible for him. In the end, Ravens get the rebound and scored a point. And so, the first quarter ended with Fairies down by five points.
The beginning of the second quarter was almost the same with the first. It was just Raven Tail's players were more bold on their physical attacks. Natsu was guarding when an ali passed the ball. The opponent swing his body almost hitting Salamander by his elbow. The pink haired fairy let it pass. While under the basket, the same situation exists for Gajeel.
On the other hand, Gray being guarded by a smaller player, can't make a long shot. "Gray, your stiff. Where did your control wander?" Their captain, Laxus for him, Gajeel get a hold of the rebound and slammed it on the ring.
"Pervert, they is no way you could have missed that."
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"Juvia? Where are you going?" Lucy asked the woman who stood up still looking at the court.
"Juvia is going to the toilet." The blonde nodded and she was gone.
The blue haired woman was looking at herself in the mirror when another person appeared, The silver haired woman the other day.
When she noticed Juvia, she walked to her and spoke, "Hi. I am Solano. You must be Juvia." Solano offered her hand, which Juvia accepted and smiled. "You know, when Gray helped me he's always talking about you, which I found cute by the way. And I wanted to say sorry for causing you inconvenience."
"You don't need to apologize. Gray and Juvia were good now." She said reassuringly.
"I'm glad to hear that. Well then, I'll see you around. Take care of your boyfriend, he cares a lot about you."
"But Gray is not-" Juvia was unable to finish because the other's phone ring.
"Hello? Yes. I'm on my way." She look again at Juvia, "Sorry 'bout that. He was never the one to call first. I'll be going, it is not good if I keep Midnight waiting."
Oh! How much Juvia wants to be Gray's girlfriend, she thought. That conversation eased Juvia knowing that Solano has someone already.
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"Oi Natsu, quit yapping."
"What did you say, Gray?" He grabs his jersey bringing Gray's face near his.
"I said stop whinning."
"The hell's with you?! If it isn't for your reflex, you could have been hit. And you Gajeel, you can do better under the basket. Why are you all calm?"
"All we need to do is to fight back, with basketball."
"Natsu," Loke removed Natsu's hand holding Gray and said, "we don't have to copy what they do. It is a shame."
Laxus was watching them silently until he spoke, "You done with your rants? Leave the inside to me."
They all gave him a quizzical look. "But that is where rough plays take place!" Cana said almost yelling. But even without saying anything, Laxus eyes gave them the answer.
"Cana, it is alright." Gildarts finally joined them. "Remember this Dreyar, if things go wrong, I'll bench you immediately."
It was Raven Tail's turn for offense when they noticed that a certain captain was to take care of the inside. It is true that under the basket is the prone area for rough plays. But despite of this situation, Laxus was able to fight back and scored earning some bruises. The buzzer sounded meaning the third quarter was finished.
"Are you sure you are alright Laxus?" Cana asked.
"I'm fine. Could you please give me some ice?"
"Gray! You've been missing a lot." Natsu half yelled.
"I know! You do not need to rub it on my face."
By the first minutes of the fourth quarter, Gray improved his focus a lot. He is not missing whenever he gets hold of the ball. This lead to tie up the scores. The Fairies managed to win without injuries. They have some bruises but irt doesn't matter a lot. They can heal overnight.
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At the same time the fairies are playing, the game at the adjacent court was Quartro Cerberus versus Twighlight Ogre. Both teams showed how serious they are on winning but in the end Quartro Cerberus won.
There would be a ten minute interval before the next match begins. The battle between Lamia Scale and Blue Pegasus have already started. In the crowd, the Fairies settled themselves on the front rows. It is in the middle of the fourth quarter when they arrived.
"What's wrong with your cousin?"
"It's not the Lamia we last faced."
Gajeel and Natsu can't stop from talking because what they saw was quite unbelievable. Compairing to what they last experience with them, is that they are stronger than how they play now. The game is almost finished but their victory is not yet guaranteed. Sure it is not a wide difference in score, but if this continue Lamia Scale might lose.
Gray, who seemed furious about how Lyon is playing, stood and shouted, "Damn Lyon! Don't dare lose before we even settle our own fight!" The said man did not fail to hear it.
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"You need not to remind me. Alright team," he gathered them like they will be discussing some works to do, "it's about time we finish this!"
The last five minutes was a blast. Every possession of the ball was given to Lyon which he did not fail to shoot. In the end, Lamias won.
On the other court, it appears that Sabertooth have already gained victory by looking at the scores. It showed how overwhelmingly strong the tigers are. Who else would end a game with three digits on the scoreboard?
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Having said that they will be at Juvia's room that night, she cleaned up though there is nothing much to clean. Soon after she finished tidying up, there is a knock on the door.
"Hey Juvia!" Levy greeted. "Oh, your room is organized as always, we brought us snacks." She raised her hands showing two bags of anything edible.
"I have rented some DVDs, maybe we can have a movie marathon?" Lucy said cheefully.
"But before that, can we enter?" Lisanna desperately placed herself between the former two speakers.
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Gajeel just got out of shower when he saw that there are more than people in their room. "What are you doing here?"
"A-ano... I want to ask you guys a favor."
"Whoah, that's new. As far as I am concerned, its not like you to ask for help." Gray said to the intruder of their room.
"Shut up snow cone. It's Loke's idea."
"Mine? Didn't I tell you what to do? Still you insist going here." Answered Loke back.
Natsu sigh and ask the two dark haired men to get closer. "It's about Lucy..."
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"Juvia looks like a terrible host doing nothing here." The bluenette complained.
"It's alright. We always do girly things here."
"Practically because it is the most suitable place."
Lucy, Levy and Lisanna were preparing their snack and setting up the for their movie marathon.
"Lucy, you really are a sucker of romance movie eh?" The blue eyed woman said.
"It's nice you know."
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"What?!" Gray and Gajeel both said.
"Hey! Isn't my suggestion romantic?" -Loke
"I think it is." - Natsu
"That's too flashy, and have you considered what would she do?" -Gray
"Every girl wants to be treated like that you know." -Loke
"Not everyone." Gajeel said unconsciously. Everybody looked at him. "Well, Levy would be happy with a lot of books. Juvia always wanted to find a new restaurant and figure out its recipe and anything blue would make her happy. Just saying." He shrugged.
"That's only two you mentioned."-Loke
"Point counted. But Lucy is a romance addict you know." Natsu looked at the three.
"Fine. Just this once." Gray said.
"Count me in. I want to at least saw Salamander get dumped. Gihi."
"As if!"
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"Are you crying?" Juvia asked the blonde who is already sniffing.
"No. Dust. In my eyes." She said defensively.
"Please. Think of a better excuse."
"But the heroine died!" She said defensively before continuing her cries."I think we are missing the true purpose of us invading Juvia's room." She is now wiping her tears.
"Huh? Then, what is it that we are after?" Levy said while the tree of them looked at Juvia saying what. happened. between. you. and. Gray. Spill.
"Uh.. Juvia and Gray had a small fight. But now, we are good."
"But before that you are with Natsu. And you two are very close."
"About that, he kinda walked into Juvia without knowing. He also gave her some comfort. But Lucy don't have to be jealous!"
The said blonde turned red upon hearing those words. "N-no, I am not! And why would I?"
"Oh Lucy, admit it! You love him."
"Hey, I have his pictures you requested during that practice match with Lamia."
"Really? Can I have it now? Bit its not like I like or love him."
"Juvia thinks, Lucy and Natsu both have the same feelings toward each other."
"Stop talking about me. And let's go back to our movie."
"Here." Lisanna gave Lucy the next DVD.
"Wait. It is a horror movie!"
"Juvia loves that." She said while eating some chips.
"Well, Juvia, Lisanna and I agreed to it." Levy said while waiting for her to put it in. "And, we let you chose a romance a while ago." Lisanna added.
Next thing they knew, Lucy was screaming on top of her lungs.
I hope I did fine here. What do you think of the basketball games scenes I am making? Is it just right?
And can you please give me an idea what should I do next?
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-anchooovyy (11.30.2014.)
