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I do not own Fairy Tail.

It belongs to Mashima-sama. I'm just a fan trying to make a story about my OTP!

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There was a big smile on Juvia's face as she walked on the hallway to her suite. She just came back from another date with Gray and just like the previous ones they had been having starting two weeks ago after they got back together; it was fun and pure bliss. Gray had been nothing but an ideal boyfriend each that passed and Juvia was so happy to be at the receiving end of his love and affection. She's enjoying each time that she was with him and more than often she could find herself wishing for time to freeze so they could stay longer together.

Like what he promised, they'd been going from places to places that they used to go to five years ago and within the two weeks of their renewed relationship she became familiar around Magnolia once more. There were no many places for them to go as Gray told her that during their previous relationship they just usually hang around his apartment or at the school library where they first met and where he told her they got their first kiss. But the places that he brought her to were all amazing. Each place was familiar to her and all of them came along with distant memories that Gray patiently told her as they both try to make her remember things bits by bits. Slowly, little by little she's starting to know the person that she used to be and the man she used to love in the past, the same man that she still loves. She doesn't need her memories to know that her heart beats only for Gray. She can feel it whenever he's near or by just thinking about him.

She smiled again and touched her lips looking sheepish as she recalled the scene at the parking lot just before she reluctantly let Gray go back to his apartment. Not fifteen minutes ago they were heavily making out in his car and she's still flushed from it. She was so into it that it was Gray who had to stop and put an end to what they were doing. Somehow she's kind of disappointed that it ended just like that but she was actually amazed to Gray's firm self-control. Though a little disappointed, she really happy to know that he respects her that much. From what she could guess, He's determined to wait 'till her memories return before they take another step towards to what they used to have.

When she finally reached her suite and opened the door, she was surprised when she saw someone sitting on the couch and seemed to be waiting for her. She wasn't expecting anyone and certainly not him. "Rogue."

Rogue Cheney smiled at her when he looked up from the papers he was reading. "Hi Juvia. How are things doing?"

"Great," she replied walking towards him to give him a friendly kiss she always gives him. "I didn't know you were coming today. Thought you said the last time we talked on the phone that you will be back next week. Where's Ryuu?" Since she came back in Magnolia more than a couple of weeks ago she had not seen Rogue and Ryuu and now that she saw her friend she suddenly missed the little boy that she thinks of as her own son.

"He's already sleeping. He's probably tired from the trip."

"Oh. So, what's with the sudden visit?" from the look of it something seemed to be bothering Rogue and Juvia knew it's something that she rather not hear but she must. She took one of the papers that he put down on the table and scanned the content of it. Her good mood vanished when she read what was written there. "Your wife wants to have Ryuu's custody?" she asked with hint of panic. "Surely you won't just let her have her way."

Apprehension consumed her in no time. What would she do if Ryuu's mother refused to have the boy back? She knew she can't stop her even if she wanted to. She's not really related to the child. She has no claim over him and just the thought of his real mother taking him away left a sting on her chest. She doesn't like the idea of possibly losing someone important to her to anyone even if it was Ryuu's own mother. The fear that was slowly crawling inside her was maddening.

"She's his mother," Rogue sighed tiredly like talking about the issue drains every ounce of strength that he has. "She'd been calling non-stop lately and even tried approaching Ryuu when I was not with him. When I refused to let her talk to him she suddenly filed a case for legal custody. Legally, I can't deny her of her rights and technically I'm still married to her and she's using it against me."

"But she left you and Ryuu," she blurted out. "She can't just show up again after four years and demand to get her son."

Hurt was written all over Rogue's face as he listened to her and Juvia inwardly scolded herself for reminding him of something painful. It's been years since Rogue's wife left to do something important, that's what he told her when she asked where Ryuu's mother was. He never told her what was that important thing and she never asked. She knew it was painful for him and she's so careless as to say such words. She tried to say something but nothing logical can form inside her head. She was just saying the truth but she didn't mean to remind him of his past.

"She can always try but I won't make it easy for her," Rogue determinedly said. "We are going to meet tomorrow to settle things out of the court if possible. That's why we're here." He looked up on her and tried to smile but failed. "I know you're kind of busy with your own problems and you're still trying to get your memories back but can I ask you a favour?"

"What is it?"

"Can Ryuu stay here with you for the time being? I'll be busy dealing with my soon to be ex-wife in the coming days and you're the only I can think of that won't let her near our son. I know her. She'll try everything to get him. I know you too. You won't be easily swayed by any of her pitiful acts. I'm certain you won't just let her talk to my son."

"Of course. You know I will always be willing to look after him, I'm his mom, remember?" she assured him. "And what do you mean by 'soon to be ex-wife'?"

"I'm going to file a divorce."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah. It's about time."

"Do you think she will agree to your plan?" from her recent brief encounter with Rogue's estranged wife, she knew that that woman is someone hard to deal with when the ones trying to talk to her is against to what she wants.

"She got no choice but to agree," Rogue replied bitterly. "You were right she left us without any valid reason aside from she had to go away to do something important and without assurance that she's ever coming back. She was the reason why we ended up broken and why I had to make my son believe that you are his mother. How I wish that you are actually his real mother and not Kagura. You are such a wonderful person. Gray Fullbuster is one lucky man to have someone like you."

Juvia sat down beside him and gave him a hug to comfort him even for a little. "Don't worry. One day, I know, you'll find your happiness. And if ever there's no other woman who could make you fall in love again the way you loved Kagura, you still have Ryuu. He truly loves you so don't ever let him go. Don't let Kagura take him away." It sounded so wrong for her to say those words but she's just being honest. In her eyes, Kagura Mikazuchi is a devil for leaving her family.

"Thank you, Juvia." Rogue leaned on to her hug seeking some warmth as a sad smile formed on his lips. "How I wish for things to be different. Why didn't I fall in love with someone like you? Why did she have to go when I badly needed her and comes back when I no longer wish to have her in my life? Why is she so cruel? Why can't she be like you?"

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This ain't much but I consider this important to the progress of the story so please tell me what you think about this.

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I'll try to post an update tomorrow so please stay tuned!

Yours Truly,

YoseiNoAme