12.

THIRD PERSON POV

Juvia stood on the other side of the room in utter shock. She tried to comprehend what Gray had just said to her. Those words, that sentence ... they kept replaying in her head constantly. Sting had come out quietly and made his way towards one of the rooms to change.

"You're lying to me." Juvia choked out.

"Why would I lie to you Juvia?" Gray asked with a frown.

She shrugged. "You didn't want me three years ago, you didn't want me a few weeks ago and let me guess, you still don't want a relationship with me."

Gray remained quiet. "I don't know what I want exactly but I know that when I was with Kelly I couldn't stop thinking about you and when I went up north with dad, I almost went insane without seeing you.".

"Lucy told me that you broke up with Kelly and slept with another girl." Juvia said sitting down on the step to her kitchen.

"It's true what you've heard but I couldn't stop thinking about you and I." Gray sighed walking over and sitting beside Juvia.

"Gray you can't just walk back into my life because you expressed your feelings, I learned that the hard way." Juvia said quietly.

"So you don't accept my feelings?" Gray frowned.

"What feelings Gray? You punched one of my ex boyfriends, well done." Juvia said sarcastically.

"Are you that dense?!" Gray shouted.

"You're one to talk about being dense!" Juvia shouted.

"Fuck you're driving me insane! I came down here to see you because I was worried about you, because I care about you."

Juvia shook her head. "It doesn't work like that Gray."

Gray was getting angry at Juvia, he was trying to confess to her and she was just twisting around his words to make them sound bad. He stood there silent, what more could he say to her?

"You don't know what heartbreak feels like because you're emotionless. The only feelings that you hold are angry and horny." Juvia said bluntly.

Gray had enough. Is that what she truly thought of him now?

Gray shot up and stood before the bluenette. He had anger painted all over his face and his fist were in balls.

"You think I'm emotionless?! I have feelings to Juvia! I know what it's like to be sad when you lose somebody, I know what it's like to be happy when I spend time with my friends, I know what it's like to cry when my mother and teacher died, I know what it's like to feel jealous when Lyon sweeps you off you're feet, I know what it feels like to be crazy because I felt it the whole three weeks without you. I'm not made out of steel or nothing, I may not show it but I feel just as much as you do." Gray shouted as he took heavy breaths trying to control his breathing.

Juvia sat there went a sad expression on her face.

"You forgot love, but I don't think you know how to love anything." she said quietly.

"I've felt love before Juvia."

"Not for a person Gray." Juvia flinched saying his name.

"I have my reasons." Gray said quietly.

Juvia scoffed. "What are you afraid of?"

Gray said nothing. He went to leave when Juvia called out to him.

"So you're just going to run away and pretend that nothing happened between us?" Juvia asked from behind him.

He thought about the story that his father had told him about him and his mother. If he walks out this door, theres a good chance that Juvia will give up on him. If he stays, he might be able to resolve the problem. He was such a coward, he couldn't bring himself to admit he liked her.

"You're not letting me off easy are you?" Gray asked turning towards Juvia.

"After everything you've done, hell no I'm not letting you off easy." Juvia said sternly.

"I never was good with my words. I'll prove it to you, I'll prove you wrong Juvia Lockser."

"Prove me wrong in what?" she asked.

"You don't think I can love anything, you think I'm heartless, a coward who can't figure out his own feelings." Gray chuckled.

Juvia has no idea what to say.

"Um okay."

Gray slammed the door and walked out into the cold frosty night.

GRAY POV

"I can't believe I'm asking help from you of all people." I scoffed picking at the fancy leather chair arm.

"You must really be stressed out over this to come to me and ask for help." Lyon chuckled sitting back in his chair.

"Yeah Yeah, I need help with Juvia." I admitted with a slight blush.

Lyon burst out with laughter. "Finally the tables have turned!"

"Good thing he's family". I thought

"Look you two dated so you know what she likes in everything right?" I asked.

Lyon nodded.

"Well tell me all you know." I said taking out my phone to write some down.

"Juvia really likes flowers, every time she walks by any, she always stops and looks at them." Lyon said.

"Any kind of flower?" I asked.

Lyon thought for a moment. "She likes lilies and roses."

"Juvia also likes dogs, she loves to workout, she loves tea." Lyon continued.

"What about a date? Where would she want to be taken?" I asked.

"Juvia doesn't have a particular date in mind, she likes whatever the man plans"

I nodded.

"What about weak spots?" I asked.

Lyon's face turned to a blush.

"Well she has a place behind her ear that she likes to be kissed and her downfall is cupcakes." Lyon said with tinted cheeks.

"I already knew her sexual weak spots dumbass." I thought.

"Thanks Lyon, but why did you help me?" I asked.

Lyon gave me a small smile. "I figured you'd gain feelings for her eventually, we don't have the same chemistry like I thought."

"Thanks Lyon."

"Don't screw this up."

JUVIA POV

Lucy and I sat in a butler cafe as we both talked about my current situation.

"It sounds like Gray is trying to show you his feelings instead of saying them and you know how bad he is with words." Lucy said trying to make me feel better.

"I made him sound like a monster Lucy, he told me that he wasn't made of steel like everyone thought." I said worried.

"You know Gray attends to keep things all balled up inside so for him to show how he really feels is a foreign feeling for him." Lucy said than took a sip of her tea.

I sighed. "I just feel bad and Sting heard the whole thing! It was embarrassing!"

Lucy chuckled. "It's fine, I'm sure Sting isn't mad."

I shook my head. "No he understood and told me that he was there for me."

"See." Lucy smiled.

"I looked through the messages he sent me and the voicemails he left." I said handing over my phone to Lucy.

She took it and scrolled through, her eyes widen.

"Is this even the same Gray?" she asked.

"I don't know." I said taking my phone back and scrolling threw the messages.

Gray 3 weeks ago

Hey

Gray 3 weeks ago

message me

Gray 2 weeks ago

Where are you?

Gray 2 weeks ago

I'm going insane Juvia, message me

Gray 2 weeks ago

Oh hey, just called Lucy and she said you're doing fine so I guess theres no point in messaging you anymore

Gray 1 week ago

I hope you're safe

Gray 2 days ago

Sorry

Gray a day ago

I miss you

I felt a tear roll down my cheek while Lucy wiped it for me.

"It'll be okay, you said Gray wanted to prove you wrong of feelings right?" Lucy asked.

I nodded.

"Exactly so maybe he'll make an effort."

I shook my head. "He won't change Lucy."

Lucy sighed. "You're birthday is in a few days so maybe he'll do something nice for you."

"Maybe I should just forget all this and just be his friend." I smiled gently.

"You've been trying to forget him forever Juvia." Lucy chuckled.

"Yeah well as far as I'm concerned, Gray and I are just friends." I stood up grabbing my purse.

"Don't do anything stupid." Lucy chuckled.

"I make no promises." I winked.

GRAY POV (TimeSkip 2 days later)

"Hey Gray, fancy having a drink with your best friend?" Loke asked over the phone.

I could tell that he was already at the bar and probably finishing off his second glass.

"I'm busy." I said quietly.

"Doing what?" Loke asked.

I leaned against the countertop as the woman checked me in. I couldn't tell him that I was out buying a gift for Juvia.

"Just am." I said hanging up.

"Will this one do sir?" the woman asked pointing at a bright blue jewel.

"It's perfect." I smiled.

I bought her gift and walked back to her condo. I was exhausted after working all day and I planned on getting up earlier than Juvia to give her breakfast in bed for her birthday tomorrow. I couldn't think of a better day to show my feelings than her birthday.

Juvia was already gone to bed by the time I got home so I remained quiet and tried not to wake her. I had called Lucy and asked her to set up decorations at the condo while Juvia was at work.

I had everything planned out. I grabbed a shower and got into bed. Tomorrow I would tell and show Juvia how I feel.

My phone keep ringing while I covered my head with my pillow trying to block out the sound. I reached out from the tangle of blankets and grabbed my phone.

"Hello?" I said in a raspy voice.

"Hey Lucy want's to know what colours did you want for the balloons?" Natsu asked irritated.

Gray rubbed the side of his face and sat up. "Pink, blue and purple."

"Gotcha, I'm ready to go crazy because Lucy is freaking out over what colours."

"All good man." I said hanging up.

I rubbed my eyes than looked at the time.

9:02 am

"FUCK!" I shouted jumping out of bed.

I ran out into Juvia's room and it was empty, I walked out into the kitchen and living room, she already left for work. Damn my love for sleep.

"So much for making breakfast." I said rushing towards the bathroom to get a quick shower.

I grabbed a quick shower, pulled on a black suit and blue tie. I didn't even button up my shirt because I didn't have time. I ran down the street into a crowd of people all over, trying to get to the flower shop. I jumped over fire hydrates and pushed my way through people.

Of course when I got to the flower shop it was packed. I grabbed two sets of flowers, white lilies and red roses. The line up for the checkout was nuts. There was a guy ahead of me who kept slowly looking at me from the corner from his eye.

"You got a problem?" I asked.

"No man, just wondering what you did to buy two sets of flowers." he chuckled.

I scoffed. "Maybe I'm just a nice guy."

The guy laughed. "Really because I get a cold vibe."

"Turn around, I'm in a rush." I demanded.

The guy checked in his flowers and left. I moved towards the cashier who looked frustrated.

"Sir, you're going to have to wait because our cash register is not working properly." The woman said annoyed.

My eyes widen. " You're fucking kidding me right? I need to get these flowers to my girl before dinner!"

She frowned. "I'm sorry but we have to wait on the manger to come and try to fix it."

"Why the hell is your manger home and why weren't you trained to fix it huh?" I asked furiously.

"I- I'm sorry!" she cried.

"When will your manger be here?" I asked.

"Not for another twenty minutes." she said sadly.

I sighed and handed her the flowers. "I'll be back by then and hold onto those for me."

She simply nodded and I ran out the door. I would run down to the restaurant and check on my reservations than go check on Juvia's gift.

A tall lean man stood in front of the restaurant checking off names as people came in. I walked up to him and he looked at me up and down than sighed.

"Name?" he asked annoyed.

"I'm checking on my reservation for tonight, Gray Fullbuster." I said putting my hands in my pockets.

He scanned through his list in front of him and huffed.

"Nobody by that name." he said quickly.

"What? I made the reservation for tonight at seven." I argued.

He scanned down and turned the page.

"Gray Fullbuster, table twetny two on the twenty first?" he asked.

"The reservation was made for tomorrow? I needed it for today!" I shouted.

"Sir please lower your voice." he said furious.

"Surely you can get me in tonight." I said balling my fist.

"No, we are booked solid." the man said irritated.

I sighed and moved out of the way and walked towards my next spot, surely nothing else could go wrong.

Guess I spoke to soon.

"Yes, she's going to be late coming in." the woman said gently.

I rolled my eyes and put both hands on the counter in front of me.

"Of course, everything else has gone wrong so why not!" I shouted.

The woman looked at me with sympathy.

"We really our trying our best but the doctor was late seeing her so she won't be here till another two hours." the woman said.

"Well I'll be back in two hours." I ran out.

By the time I got back to the flower shop the manger had fixed the cash register and I could check in my flowers. I looked down at my watch to see the time.

11:23 am

Juvia goes to dinner at twelve. I grabbed the flowers and ran towards Lyon's company building. The streets were crowded as I tried to push through and keep the flowers from being ruined as well. There was a traffic jam and I couldn't wait for the cars to move. I ran between cars and jumped on their bonnets, they yelled and honked but I didn't care.

11:31 am

I came face to face with Loke as I ran down the street. He grabbed me and turned me towards him.

"You finally started wearing a suit." Loke said proudly.

"Loke I have somewhere to be." I said anxiously.

"Relax, so are we getting slammed at Juvia's party tonight or what?" He asked.

"Yeah sure now I gotta go Loke." I said raising my voice.

He laughed. "Where are you going?"

I felt my cheeks turn pink. "Flowers for Juvia."

Loke made an o shape with his mouth and patted me on the back.

"Good job!"

"Yeah see you tonight!" I shouted running pass him.

11:40

I could see the building as I ran down the street. I had twenty minutes, I can make it, I will make it. I've sweated so much that I needed another shower and my palms were still sweaty. She's the first girl who made my heart pound hard and cheeks turn red when I thought about her. She's been in front of me the whole time.

When I entered the building there were men working on the elevator so I had to take the stairs and of course Juvia was on the third last floor.

11:47

"Damn it!" I yelled running up the stairs.

By the time I got up I was ran out of breath. Those stairs were so fucking hard to walk up. I looked down at my watch.

11:55

I ran through the doors and faces a ton of women who all gave me confused looks.

"Where's Juvia Lockser?" I asked.

"She's out in the kitchen." a brown haired girl said slowly.

I ran towards the rooms and finally found the kitchen.

"Juvia!" I shouted.

I looked up and seen her with her coat on, turned around staring at me with wide eyes. Her friend Meredy also stood there but with a confused look.

"Gray?" Juvia said facing me.

I panted and handed her the two sets of flowers.

"Sorry if their in crappy shape, it's been a rushed morning." I said trying to regain breathing.

She took them and smiled up at me.

"Thank you Gray, these are beautiful." Juvia smiled smelling them.

"They are pretty." Meredy smiled.

"Oh how rude of me, I'm Meredy." she said shaking my hand.

"Gray, you're Juvia's friend right?" I asked.

She nodded. "Were super close."

"So I've heard."

"I'l go put these on my desk till I get back." Juvia said turning only to face Lyon.

He leaned against the doorframe of the kitchen with his hands in his pockets.

"Don't even think about it, take the day off birthday girl." Lyon smiled.

"Really?" Juvia asked.

Lyon nodded. "Yes, I also picked up a gift for you. It's nothing big."

Was he trying to out do me?

Juvia opened up the velvet purple box to reveal small silver stud earrings.

"Thank you." Juvia smiled and hugged Lyon.

"Don't mention it, now go home with Gray and enjoy your day." Lyon smiled at me.

Juvia turned towards me and gave a small smile.

"Happy Birthday." Lyon smiled walking away.

She walked up to me and fixed my tie.

"You look like a mess." Juvia chuckled.

"Thanks." I said sarcastically.

"Just because you gave me flowers doesn't mean I believe you."

"I didn't think you would."

Meredy pulled on Juvia's arm and mine.

"Let's all go to dinner!" she shouted leading us out the door.

I sat across the other side of the booth from Juvia and Meredy. I learned that Meredy was very open about the relationship that she once shared with Juvia and Juvia wasn't denying anything.

"Even if you date Juvia I'll still come over for a little fun! You can even join if you want." Meredy said winking.

Juvia blushed as I spit out the drink in my mouth.

"What a great birthday gift!" Meredy yelled clasping her hands together.

"I'm not into that stuff." I said quietly not daring to look at either girl.

"I guess it's just you and I Juv." Meredy chuckled.

I coughed a bit and rubbed my eyes.

"Um so I had made reservations for a restaurant but they fooled the dates up on me so I can't take you out to birthday supper." I said changing the subject.

"That's fine, I wanted a quiet night anyways." Juvia admitted.

That ain't what she's going to get.

"We can hang out at the condo with a few friends." I said.

"Excuse me." Juvia said getting up and walking towards the bathroom.

It was quiet until Meredy broke the silence.

"You know I'm just teasing you right?" Meredy asked.

I nodded. "I didn't think you were serious."

"I think it's nice what you're doing for her. I've heard a lot about you."

Meredy smiled.

"Nothing nice I bet." I sighed.

"Not always but most of it was just praising you."

"Praising me?" I asked confused.

"Juvia would always tell me how funny you were, how you would always have this stripping habit but it was funny because you're from up north, how great you are in bed, how big of a prick you can be." Meredy said blushing slightly.

Did she really says those nice things about me? With the exception of being a prick.

"I was cruel to her." I sighed looking down into my glass.

"She still likes you though, you guys look nice together." Meredy said with a small smile.

Juvia came back with a smile.

"Lucy called me and told me to go back to the condo because their was somebody waiting for me there."

Meredy gave me a nod and I smirked.

"Meredy can take you back, I gotta check on something." I said standing up.

"Sure." Juvia said giving me a wave.

Meredy winked and I shook my head smiling.

"Why can't you just grab some little thing for her once you get off the train?" I asked my father over the phone as I walked down the street.

"You know her better than me, get her a nice lingerie set." Silver teased.

"No."

"I'm just kidding, pick her up something." Silver said.

I sighed. "How about a dress?"

"Perfect! A beautiful tight little black dress that show off her-

"A mint green flowy dress it is." I said picking it up.

"Fine, I'll see you later." Silver yawned.

"Later." I said hanging up.

I went to the jewelry store and picked up one of Juvia's gift than made my way to the other store to pick up her other gift. I took a taxi and was on the way home until I got a phone call.

"Hello?"

"Gray, Juvia is outside her apartment and we haven't even blown up a balloon!" Lucy whispered stressing out.

I sighed. "I'm on my way but I have her gifts so I'll call Loke to keep her occupied."

"Oh and can you pick up the cake because Jellal's car broke down and he's helping us decorate." Lucy said nervously.

"Sure." I clenched my teeth.

"Okay, well were going to go and get the streamers at Erza's so she can come in but you can leave you're gifts at our house." Lucy said gently.

"Okay."

I dropped my gifts off at Natsu's and he offered to stay and watch them because he was blowing the balloons up at his place. I got back to the apartment and saw Juvia an Meredy stood looking annoyed with Loke.

"Why are you out here?" I asked.

"I forgot my key." Juvia said irritated.

"I was keeping them company ." Loke smirked.

I took out my key and opened the door turning on the lights. I saw a figure sitting on the couch. Juvia ran and leaped into his arms as Meredy and Loke smiled.

No not him, not him of all people.

I've been preparing myself for seeing him all week. The talk figure stood up back onto me. I could hear the fucking smile on his face. He turned around, piercings shining off the light in the ceiling. He wore a big smirk like he always did.

"Well well, how ya been doing stripper?" Gajeel asked with a giant grin.

The one person on this planet who really did dislike me but was a brother to Juvia, Gajeel Redfox.

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