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Hope you enjoy the chapter I made for you. Just to give you a heads up, I did this chapter even if it's not my forte. It was hard for me to do it and I am really shy about that part.
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FairyTailxNaLu
Chapter 9
After the weekend visit he had with his mother, he returns back to Magnolia. And as Monday comes, he is to return back to the office. Realizing that this Monday would be his last one before he leaves for America, he couldn't help but feel sad once more. It was like having an agonizing week, for this would be the last week he will have to spend with his friends and colleagues.
As he stands before the Fairy Tail building, he glances at the tower until the top floor then the sky, he felt a pang in his heart knowing that this would be the last chances he has before he finally looks at a different building in a different country. He slowly enters the building and sees the usual guards who greet him every morning.
"Morning Mr. Fullbuster!" The guard standing at the door greeted which Gray nods and greets back. As he continues to walk, the guard standing behind the reception area greets him as well a good morning, which he greets back.
Soon, the receptionist walks towards her area when she suddenly notices Gray, "Good morning Mr. Fullbuster! Coffee?"
"It's fine…" Gray replies as he gives a small smile to the receptionist. When he walks past the reception area, he quickly enters the opened elevator only to spot Cana, Max, Jet and Droy.
"Morning Fullbuster" Cana greets as she leans back to the wall of the elevator
"Morning Alberona" Gray replies as he stands next to Jet who taps his shoulder as a greeting
"I heard Gray that you're leaving?" Droy asks leaning forward to see the young man. Gray, at first, hesitated to answer since it wasn't an open topic around the office, but what was the point of hiding it if, by Saturday, he would be leaving already.
"Yeah, Droy…I'm leaving because of the position I got in our new opened FT Corporation in America." Gray then fell silent, only the sound of the elevator was heard until Cana cleared her throat.
"Well, don't leave without saying goodbye" Then Cana walks out of the elevator when her floor came in view. Without saying any more words, Gray just watched his brunette friend to walk away and disappear in the floor.
Soon enough, Gray reaches his floor and quickly walks to his office. He notices that some of his co-workers were looking at him with a sad expression and he couldn't shake off the feeling that he was having the same expression too.
When he enters his office, he slowly closes his office door and walks to his table. He glances at his office and suddenly recalls the time he was promoted as a project manager along with Natsu.
"From now on, you and Natsu would be working together as project managers," Makarov says as he hands a black folder containing all files indicating they were promoted
"And by the way, you two will be having separate offices" Makarov states only to be startled by Natsu's comment, "Hell yeah! Now, I don't have to see this stripper's face!"
"Who you calling stripper? Flame-brain?!"
"You! Ice princess!"
"Shut it you two! Get the hell out of my office!"
"Aye!" The two gleefully shouts as they ran towards the door
Soon the two was roaming around their new floor and sees two doors with names. When the nameplates were still covered, Natsu and Gray looks at each other and gave a fist bump. "Well, our names would be written here…"
"Can't wait to see the inside of the office," Gray states as he turns the knob of the door and there he amusingly walks inside the office.
He was stunned at how big his office would be. Being a project manager wasn't much of a position yet but Gray felt that he was happy with the position he got. "Can't wait to tour Juvia inside here"
"You're a total pervert Ice Princess, you just want to make out with your girlfriend in your office" Natsu counters as he walks inside to inspect the office
"What the hell Ash-head! I don't do that! You do!" Gray retortingly answers back as he can't help but blush knowing that he was lying
"Yeah I know, but you do too! I just heard you and Juvia making out at the farthest side of the hall downstairs and you said to her-"
"Shut up! I can't take in the idea that you were listening to us! You are the pervert!"
"Oi, it wasn't my choice to hear it! You two were loud!"
Gray suddenly burst in embarrassment when he recalls that indeed they were loud in the office. But as soon as his face became crimson red, Natsu began to laugh out loud which he just copies.
"You know what, I love our offices already…one of my best day of my life" Natsu states once he stops laughing
"Agree, one of my best days…"
"Mr. Gray?" a voice suddenly startled Gray, making him snap out of his reminisce. He turns around to see that his assistant has been peeking and trying to call his attention. When Gray fully turns and looks at his assistant, he clears his throat and answers, "Yes Anna?"
"Um, the VP and the President is calling for your presence at the board room at this minute," Anna says as she stands straight before bowing and turn her back to leave.
Without further ado, he fixes his long sleeves and collar before heading out of his office. Quickly riding the elevator, he presses the button 8th floor, where all board rooms are found. With the short ride, he was told by the receptionist of the floor that the president and VP were waiting inside Board Room 3. So standing before the double door of the board room, Gray brushes his hair backward before exhaling out his nervousness. And soon enough, he turns the knob of the door and enters.
"Good morning Mr. Dreyer" Gray bows his head to the old man then glances at the short blonde woman, "Good morning Ms. Vermillion…you called me in?"
"Yes, Mr. Fullbuster…Please take a seat" And with that Gray followed the request of the small president and took the seat in front of the VP.
It wasn't rare for the members of Fairy Tail to see their president. But it was undeniable that her presence sometimes can be intimidating even if she was just petite in height and stature. "So, Gray, I would like to personally congratulate you for being hired in our new extended corporation. Thank you for accepting the offer despite being aware of the sacrifices that you would be doing once you leave."
"It's an honor to do this for our company, Ms. Vermillion" Gray replies politely as he bows his head before smiling at the woman
"Oh please, call me Mavis-"
"First master would be better, Ms. Vermillion" Makarov interrupts as glances at the blushing woman
"Master is right, I'll address you First" Gray then smiles along with the old man who nods in approval
"I guess that would be better…Anyways…" Mavis' smile slowly fades away as glances at the raven haired man, "I am happy to see that members of this company are able to grow as an employee and there is nothing more that could make me happy that this company is able to help you achieve your higher goals. But, I also want you to know that it breaks my heart to lose a member like you who shows so much dedication and perseverance. Thank you is not enough to show my gratitude for all you have done for this family." Mavis then stands and walks towards the lean man, who also stood up. "Gray Fullbuster, I want you to know that, even if the contract ends in America and you want to return back home, Fairy Tail Magnolia is always open for you." And with that Mavis gives a tight hug to Gary, which surprised him.
"Always remember Gray that nothing beats being at home with your family. You are welcome to return" Makarov reminds once more as he stands beside the blonde president. "I also want to remind you that, by this weekend, you are to leave already. So I hope by Friday, everything will be settled. And what I mean by everything, I mean everything. Understood?"
"Yes, Master." Gray nods firmly as he fully understands what the old man was saying. Soon, he turns his back and leaves the board room.
When Gray was no longer inside, Mavis exhales deeply as she takes the near seat, "Will he be okay?"
"I hope so, First"
After that talk with the President and VP, days quickly pass by to Gray. He barely notices that each day ends early and when he does realize, that is the only time he understands that he had shorter time now. Wednesday came and that is when his co-workers sent him a farewell party. He didn't expect it because even his high school friends were there. Almost everybody was present except Juvia, Levy, and Lucy. They knew that his girlfriend still knows nothing of it, which Erza is unaware as well.
When the party ended, the morning sun came in quickly. That hits Gray hard, realizing that it's already Thursday. Every office files, papers for his departure, and things to be packed were all settled. Everything is ready except for one, his relationship with Juvia.
That morning, Gray sits in his office chair, staring blankly at the wallpaper of his laptop. It was the same photo he had with his phone. He couldn't help feel to be uneasy knowing that everything is set except for Juvia. He couldn't deny that he tried to avoid Juvia but every time he does, he just keeps on longing for the blue-haired woman. He continuously call her, text her, and stare at her photo. He was being torn apart internally every time he tries to do something about the problem and it kills him either way if he doesn't do anything.
But that Thursday morning, he has finally made a decision. "I have to tell her before it's too late…" Gray mumbles to himself before he grabs his phone from the table and quickly calls Juvia. When his girlfriend answers, he tells her that he wanted to see her this afternoon after her classes. He also mentions to her that he would be leaving work earlier so they could watch the sunset at their usual meet up. And without a doubt, Juvia agrees to meet up.
As soon as the clock strikes 4:30 pm, Gray stands from his chair and steps out of his office to leave work. With his full determination to tell the truth to Juvia, he didn't let anything to distract him until he reaches their meeting place.
When Gray stood at the end of the walkway near the river, he notices a woman standing already by their usual spot. Knowing that this could be Juvia, Gray walks faster until his breath was taken by the sight. Juvia was standing in their usual spot, where he confessed to her about his feelings.
He won't deny that every single time they see each other, Gray would always be speechless how simply beautiful Juvia is. But seeing her, right there in their spot, her hair being blown backward, her hair being colored by the cooling color of orange of the sunset, it was just breathtaking.
"Juvia…" Gray whispers making his heart race, even more, when the called woman turns to look at him with a soft smile. And with that, he realizes one thing that Juvia would be willing to wait for him no matter how long it takes him to reach her. He knows that from the start, Juvia had waited for him to return the love and she never gave up on him. He was distant to her back then but now, he couldn't see himself with someone else besides her. He wanted to keep her for himself but making her wait again for years, he can no longer accept that he would make Juvia wait again. So he decides to let her go because he believes that it would be best for her. He can no longer be selfish, he is setting her free.
He won't deny that it's scaring him that he has to let the girl he loves go. As he walks slowly towards Juvia who continuously smile at him, he couldn't help but quiver knowing that he have to let her go. But all the trembling disappears when Juvia caresses his cheek and greets him softly, "Hey…"
Quickly kissing the palm of Juvia, he looks at the eyes of the bluenette and softly whispers back, "I…I love you"
Juvia then leans up and kisses Gray in the lips. It started gently until Gray began to wrap his arms to her waist and brought her closer to deepen the kiss. Juvia feeling the intense kiss, she swiftly wraps her arms as well to his neck and began to tilt her head to deepen the kiss. When they felt their lungs burn, the two slowly pulls away, leaning their forehead to one another.
"Come, I'll show something…" And with that Gray pulls Juvia to their next destination
When Gray decided that he would tell her the truth and break it off to her, he suddenly felt scared to lose her. He just couldn't do it yet, he couldn't let her go at that moment because he still needed her. He wants his last kiss, his last hug, and his last holding hand. He just wants a 'last' to everything they do.
"Juvia do you remember anything here?" Gray asks as he halts walking, squeezing his grip to Juvia's hand. Juvia then chuckles as she looks up at the man next to her, "Of course…your failed attempt to surprise me with a date."
Gray then scratches his head as he recalls that epic fail as well. He couldn't help but blush in embarrassment, "Yeah, pretty bad…"
Instead of replying, Juvia just tips toes and kisses Gray in the cheek, "But you looked adorable when you failed…oh my goodness, I left a kiss mark on your cheek!" Juvia giggles as she caresses Gray's cheek, "Let me remove it" Juvia was about to erase it when he catches Juvia's wrist, "No, leave it"
"But Gray-sama…"
"Leave it, I want to flaunt to everybody that my girlfriend loves me and that she leaves kiss marks all over my face." Gray then smiles widely at Juvia who returned the smile as well despite blushing, "Alright then I'll leave one more here!" Juvia then leans once more and leaves a kiss mark on the corner of his lips, "There."
"Perfect"
The two then continued to their date, Gray brought Juvia back to the playground where Juvia saw Gray very vulnerable. That was the time when Gray was confronted by his father and asked for an apology when his father admitted that he had cheated on his mother. It was during his college days, and back then Juvia and Gray was just getting closer.
After that visit in the playground, the two ate at the nearby restaurant. They talked about all their memories together and it was just heartwarming to realize that they have gone through many trials in their relationship and yet never gave up. This could have been sweet for Juvia, but for Gray it just made him more decided to end what they have to avoid hurting Juvia even more.
When the date ended, Gray walked Juvia home. It was a silent walk while their hands are intertwined. As they walk side to side, Gray would glance at the shorter girl and would see that she had the most peaceful face he has ever seen. This was the look he wants Juvia to have every time and he believes that it could only happen if he disappears in her life.
When they reached Juvia's home, the woman walked upstairs and began to pull out her key. Gray made sure that he wouldn't go upstairs and stand next to her. He doubted that he should come closer to Juvia and wishes to bid good-bye and good night in a far distance. But this plan was disregarded when Juvia turns and looks at him.
"What are you doing there Gray-sama? Come here" Juvia began to step down the stairs, so Gray quickly walks up and meets her half way. When Juvia stood before the door, Gray slowly steps up and hover before the bluenette.
"I won't stay anymore…" Gray whispers softly as he steps closer to the suddenly blushing bluenette, "I'll just kiss you good bye and good night" And with that Gray leans down to give a soft kiss to the red-faced blue-haired woman. The kiss may be short but they felt a spark to it and so when Juvia pulls away, Gray was longing for more. But like he said, he was not staying so he stopped himself from pulling Juvia for another kiss.
"I love you Gray-sama…good night" and with that Juvia turns to enter her apartment when suddenly Gray advances and pushes Juvia inside. The door closes as Juvia was pushed against to it, "G-gray-sama…what is wrong?"
"I just needed another kiss…" Gray whispers before he leans down to capture Juvia's lips. When Gray said that he needed another kiss, Juvia thought it would be a soft one but to her surprise, Gray gave an intense kiss.
Gray held Juvia's face and deepens the kiss. At first, his hands were caressing Juvia's cheeks when suddenly his hands went lower and settled at her neck. Feeling the cold fingertips of her boyfriend against her neck, Juvia couldn't help but return the same pressure in the kiss as she moans in pleasure. Juvia began to run her hands to Gray's chest and settle it to his pectoral. When she wanted more of the kiss, she began to pull his dress shirt closer to her and began to wrap her arms to his neck. She tilted her head to have a different angle in the kiss and with her movement, Gray easily slips his tongue to hers. The two fought for dominance but Gray quickly won the battle when Juvia loudly whimpers at his mouth.
Before she knows what is happening next, Gray began to kiss her jawline, down to her neck. Juvia couldn't help but sigh breathily his name when Gray began to suck on her sensitive spot in the junction of her neck and shoulder. Hearing her breathy moans, Gray suddenly grasps Juvia's slender thigh and wraps it to his hips. And like an instinct, Juvia lifts herself up and wraps her other leg to his hips and began to kiss him again.
Gray began to carry Juvia and pull her away from the door and walks backward heading to her bedroom. Since they were too focused on kissing, Gray and Juvia occasionally bumps some furniture, but it never stopped the two. When Gray hits the edge of the bed, he lowers Juvia down the mattress.
Suddenly feeling impatient, Juvia began to pull Gray over her and unbuttons his shirt open. And in a swift move, Gray removed his dress shirt and began to undo Juvia's dress. He teasingly caresses her curves when he pulls down the dress before tossing it somewhere in the room.
When both were undressed, they gazed at each other's eyes which were filled with lust and longing, "Make love to me Gray" Juvia softly whispers before Gray leans down his body to his girlfriend to give another passionate kiss.
To be continued…
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