A/N: Man, I am so tired. I totally blame reading the last 200 pages Traitor's Moon this afternoon =.= Such a good book, it was almost too hard to put down. But anyways, I saw a 3 minute preview of the new fairy tail movie and cried. There's a NaLu moment in it, hell devo. Why no GraLu? Why? That's all I want, just a little more GraLu :( But anyways, here's chapter 10. Next chapter comes out in 2 chapters because the first part was too short, so you get 2 chapters next time, AKA, 11 and 12 are uploaded TOGETHER! And warning, there IS a NaLu moment coming up, because even though I'm a huge GraLu supporter, I still think NaLu is cute (it kind of sucks being on both sides of the pairing debate, you know xD)
Enjoy~!
Chapter Ten
POV - Gray
Of all things to go wrong, this had to happen. I pressed my back against the wall, feeling more irritated than scared as the senior leaned over me. "We don't appreciate you picking on our friend."
Oh, was this related to Juvia? Great, that was all he needed. Surprising, Juvia hadn't been in homeroom… or any of their classes all day. So how did the asshole know about it? "I'm sorry; I just told her the truth. I'm not interested in her."
"You made her cry?"
"Does it matter, she punched me? It's fair trade; now get out of my sight." I wasn't in the mood to throw fists, but the temptation to slamming his fist into the guys nose seemed like a pleasurable desire all of a suddenly.
"Not until you apologize."
I rolled his eyes. "It's a bit hard when she's not even here, thank you very much. Now, get lost. I'm in a bad mood."
"You've got a lot of nerve if you think you can talk to me that way."
"I don't even know who the hell you are! Now get out of my face."
Suddenly a fist swung past him and punched the wall. I heard the wall crack and felt suddenly a little scared. Of course, I didn't want to show that on my face. "You want to go, huh?"
Oh yeah, I was so ready to beat the living daylights out of him when a voice yelled at us. We both turned towards a woman standing in the door way. In her hands was a long, straight stick and she looked ready to beat the living crap out of someone. I hoped it wasn't me.
"Gajeel Redfox! I caught you this time."
"Well, if it isn't Ezra," the man pulled away, pumping his fists. "This must be my luckiest day. I'll take you down, then this bastard."
I stared at the woman (who I realised was actually a student) and realised who it was. Hadn't Lucy and Natsu mentioned someone called Ezra? "If you think I'll let you get away with it, you better think again. Come at me!"
And he did. Charging, he threw his fists at Ezra who dodged and swung around him. She jumped up and slammed her sticked down across his head. It snapped in half, and Gajeel spun around, punching her in the stomach and sent her flying backwards. Not losing her balance, Ezra charged back and if out of now where, she pulled out an iron pipe.
I paled. Wasn't weapons banned in this school… or was she above the rules? She swung the pipe up, attempting to slam it down when he grabbed it, bending the pipe inwards. Growling, she slammed her foot up into his stomach, putting enough force behind her kick to send him flying backwards. He was prepared to charge again when the roof top door slammed open and a voice screamed from the entrance way. "Gajeel! Stop right there, you asshole!"
At first, I didn't recognize the voice until I turned towards the girl standing in the entrance. Somehow, everything felt like it was coming out of a shounen manga or something.
Levy was standing there, looking like she was about to kick his ass. "How dare you attack two of my best friends, asshole!"
"Er, it's just you Levy. Get lost, I'm bus-"
Gajeel didn't finish. Levy had moved swiftly and slammed her foot into his chin, sending him flying. Suddenly, I remembered Lucy muttering about Levy had studied martial arts, but he'd completely forgotten about that. Gajeel had landed in a heap, but suddenly Levy was there, his head in her lap. "Now be quiet and do as you're told."
He didn't reply.
I sat there for a long moment before Ezra walked over, holding her hand out. "Are you alright?"
"Yeah," I replied lamely as I got to my two feet and dusted myself off. "T-Thank yo-"
"It's very unlike him to stick up for Juvia," Ezra said softly, steering me away. "Don't think he was, either. He was just finding an excuse to beat someone up."
Was that meant to make me feel any better? Probably not. "How did you do all that…? Beating him up and all…and then there's Levy. How does she-"
"They live across the road from each other," Ezra replied with a shrug. "They've been close for ages, and she has feelings for him… though I can't see how she does."
Nor could I, but I dropped it as Lucy, Natsu and Loke appeared around the corner, looking relieved to see me standing there without a scratch. "Gray! Are you alright?!" Lucy asked as she ran up, hugging me tight. "We were so worried."
"I-I'm fine, Ezra-san stopped him before he did anything."
"Thank goodness." She grinned at Ezra. "Thank you Ezra-senpai."
Ezra shrugged. "It's fine. Just keep a closer eye on him," she pointed at me, her face serious. "He's trouble, this one."
I winced as she walked away, but the other three shared a grin. "At least we know she approves of you."
"You really think that?" I asked.
"Of course," somehow, their smiles did not encourage me.
I'd be lying if I said things didn't go downhill from here.
"What the hell are you doing here!"
Leon almost jumped out of his skin. A part of me felt pleased by that. "I came to pick you both up," he said with a grin as he pushed off the wall fence and approached us. Leon went to a all boys school that was at least about half an hour away.
"No, you just want to meet her," I said, glaring at him.
Innocently, he looked away. "What makes you say that?"
"I can see right through you."
Leon coughed politely into his hand. I felt someone come up behind me. "Ah, Leon, it's good to see you again," Lucy chimed as she greeted him.
"Yeah, it's good to see you too, Lucy."
They smiled at each other.
You flirt, I thought as Natsu joined us. He had been saying goodbye to another girl actually, but I didn't see who. "And Natsu too," Leon grinned at Natsu.
Weakly, Natsu smiled back. "Yeah, haven't seen you around much lately, Leon. Keeping well?"
"Ur has been pretty narky about what I eat and do, so yeah, I guess." I noticed something flickered in Leon's eyes for a brief second, but I didn't understand why.
"Anyways, I have something to do," Natsu said, smiling at Lucy. "I'll talk to you later," and then walked away.
I felt a little surprised actually, but Leon and Lucy took no notice of it. Something was going on, but what exactly-
"G-Gray-sama."
Oh boy, the one voice I didn't want to hear. As I turned around, I came face to face with Juvia, who looked rather guilty. "J-Juvia-san."
"I-I wanted to apologize for Friday."
What, for slapping me? I didn't bother saying that. "Why?"
"I-I slapped you and I was out of place… and then Gajeel attacked you at lunch…"
"But… you weren't even-"
"Gray-sama… I'm sorry," she bowed to me, shocking everyone around us.
What was I going to do? "I-It's ok, I deserved it anyways."
She didn't move. I turned desperately to Lucy and Leon, who ignored me. What assholes…
"Juvia-san, it's ok, I accept your apology."
She looked up, her eyes bright with delight. "Really?"
"Yeah."
Smiling as she stood up, I felt a little relieved that it was all behind us. "Now," Leon said as he wrapped an arm around my shoulders. "Gray, are you going to introduce us?"
"Huh?!"
"I'm sorry about my idiot of a brother-" wow, he acknowledged me as family, this was a first. "-But I'm Leon Vastia."
"Oh," Juvia said, looking startled. "I-I'm Juvia Lockser."
A/N: Crappiest Action Scene EVER! * Super Sad Face * But Juvia meets Leon XD... which I realised something, I've been spelling Leon wrong... it's Lyon =.= I'm such a loser haha. Anyways, just to add, the next chapter takes place a month later... because I hate having to add in scenes that have nothing to do with the plot =.= All that happens is that they finish their exams and start Summer Break, nothing fancy really ;P