Hours had passed since Gray and I competed against each other. He won, although I hadn't used my full strength. Instead of heading back to the guild hall with Gray I stayed behind to think about his words. Did he even realize that he had pulled me into the most awkward situation? I must have been walking around town for longer than I'd thought because the sun was going down already.
I should probably head back to my room now, I thought when I heard the sound of footsteps coming my way. "Kira?" A voice spoke out. That voice... I knew it. But it wasn't possible for me to be hearing it... they had been long gone. Even so, I turned around to look... There she was! It was impossible. Ur. I began to tremble at the sight and backed away from the spitting image of my instructor.
"Excuse you." a male voice rudely spoke up. I must have backed into who ever he was. I was about the apologize, but he must have noticed how shaken up I was. "Are you okay?" He questioned as I looked him up and down. He seemed familiar, but I couldn't place my finger on it.
I nodded, "I'll be okay. I just need to get home."
"Let me at least walk you there." The handsome blonde spoke up. I could tell he was trying to be a gentleman about the situation. "Where are you headed?" he questioned.
"Fairy Tail's guild hall." I responded. It was nice having company after what I'd thought I had seen. Even though the lightning scar across his face was intimidating. Although, I wondered why he was begin so nice since he seemed to look like a person who kept more to himself than helping random strangers.
"You're the newest member?" The tone of his voice sounded surprised.
"Yeah, I'm Kira James... you are?" It was kind of rude of him to be surprised. Wasn't it normal for wizards to join guilds?
"Laxus Dreyar." He introduced himself and I froze in my place. The person who attacked his own guild for power was walking me back to the guild?
"Kira?" a female voice spoke up. It sounded confused and lost. As I turned to look at who was calling my name I'd never been so happy to see the beautiful blue haired Juvia.
I ran up to her and embraced her. I could feel her tense up at my unexpected embrace. "Take care of our newest member, Juvia." I heard Laxus speak and then I heard his footsteps fade away.
I pulled away from Juvia, "I apologize. Laxus is... a little unsettling to be around."
"I completely understand." Juvia responded, "You told me to go by your room later... But, let's go ahead and go eat." Her voice was cheerful. I appreciated it. I even enjoyed her enthusiasm. It was great to have a friend, but I knew that I shouldn't expect this friendship to last... thanks to Gray.