Prompt 9- "Is there a reason you're naked in my bed?" (Gruvia)


It saddened Gray quite a bit how often he came home to find Juvia naked in his bed (it also saddened Lyon quite a bit, but we won't go into that). It also exasperated him. No matter how hard he tried to keep her out, she always found a way in. He didn't know how. Gray just figured it was something to do with her body being made entirely of water.

Gray was exhausted today. He'd just come home from a job he'd taken with Natsu, and only Natsu, though he wasn't sure why he'd done that. The flamebrain had been as annoying as usual, and had nearly provoked a fight. But Gray had decided to be the bigger man, and had backed down before Natsu could justifiably hit him (this was the truth, and Gray was sticking to it).

So coming home to find Juvia naked in his bed, while not a surprise, was even less of a welcome one than it usually was. He really just wanted to lay down and sleep. But no-o.

"Is there a reason you're naked in my bed?"

"I was just waiting for you to arrive home, dearest!"

"Juvia, please. Just get out, will ya?" Gray held open the bedroom door and pointed out of it. "I don't care if you leave the house or not, just leave the bedroom."

"But why, my darling? Usually you let me at least sleep next to you."

Gray stared at her, puzzled. "No... I don't. I have never let you sleep next to me."

"Oh, really? I remember sleeping next to you last night, and the night before, and the night before that, and the one before-"

"Okay, enough!" Gray cut her off, quickly realizing where this was going. And what she'd been doing.

Oh, shudder, how creepy. Most days, Gray couldn't decide whether she was insane or just loving. Today was leaning toward the former.

"I don't care," he said flatly. "Just, please, get out."

Juvia got out of the bed, still not bothering to get dressed and making Gray uncomfortable. Which Gray thought he actually deserved because of all the times he'd scarred poor Wendy for life. But still.

"What's the matter, my love? Is something bothering you?"

"I've had a long day with Natsu, for one, and for another, I've come home looking to fall into bed and sleep, and instead I found you."

The comment wasn't intended to be hurtful, but Gray watched a pained a expression cross Juvia's pretty face, and instantly felt bad.

"Well, if you really feel that way, my dear Gray, I shall leave you now." She found her clothes and went to leave, but Gray stretched out a hand.

"Juvia, wait."

She glanced back at him curiously. "I'm sorry, okay? I've just had a long, tiring day. I didn't mean to snap off at you."

Juvia smiled up at him instantly, as if she'd already forgotten his rejection. "I forgive you, darling!"

Gray scratched his head, still feeling bad. Juvia was willing to forgive him when he was out of line, even though he wasn't. "I'll be leaving now, dearest Gray!" She turned, and Gray felt this odd tug at his heart.

Don't let her leave, something inside him whispered.

"Juvia!" He blurted without thinking. She looked back at him again.

"You can, I mean, if you, if you really want to, I- I guess you could stay."

Juvia blinked in surprise, then (and Gray felt he really should have expected this), she pounced on him.

"Oh, my love, of course I'll stay!" She paused (which was a first for her), and looked up at him. "Do you mean I get to sleep next to you, or no?"

Gray sighed. "Fine. I guess. Since you seem to do it every other night."

Juvia positively beamed, and Gray was quick to add something else. "No being naked, though alright? That would be going a little far."

Juvia nodded, happy with the current circumstances and unwilling to argue.

Hours later, Gray was between sleep and awareness, and was secretly glad he'd let Juvia stay with him. Her body was cool, like water, and, in a way, comforting.

He slept very well that night.


A/N: Gruvia for the win, lol!