Chapter 14

Juvia's POV

It was only 12 a.m. and I was already tired. Although I took a nap the last few hours I somehow still felt exhausted and couldn't fall asleep anymore. I was lying on my sofa in the living room and rested my arm on my eyes. At least my head didn't hurt so much like earlier anymore.

Jeez! What should I do about tomorrow? I really wanted to attend the ball. This should have been my first time. We were all looking forward to it and I remember how much fun we had to decorate the guild and to hang out together during this time. Levy and Lucy were pretty excited, whether the boys would ask them out for a date. In the end, they succeeded and I'm really happy for them, 'cause it seemed like they had a soft spot for them for quite a while. Even Erza made it. Although nobody knows who her mysterious acquaintance is and she's willing to keep it a secret. But she looked truly happy. Therefore, I don't think that it's a bad person. Well, there was one time when Natsu joked about her date must be longing for death if he wanted to go out with Erza. But the moment he said that, he was thrown to the other end of the guild. The other boys who sat around him promptly became silent, probably because of the terrifying aura which came from Erza who stood behind them. It was really scary. But it wasn't that unlikely that Erza got a date. Well, yeah, she might be the strongest mage among every other guild and most guys would be afraid of her overwhelming power but she's a really pretty and sweet girl and sometimes she is more girly than every other girl could ever be.

Now that I think about it we really had a great time these past weeks. It would be a waste if I couldn't see the result of our hard work together with everyone. But even if I go, I don't have enough time or even nerves to look for a new dress. Crap!

I removed my arm from my face and opened my eyes. I looked at the ceiling and let various thoughts go through my head. Then, something came up to my mind. I don't think that it will work out good but at least it's better than nothing. I leaned forward to stand up and then I felt the pain, going like a flash through my body, which I've almost forgotten. Ugh.. It's gonna be a tough day! Slowly I walked upstairs to my room. I think it should be somewhere under my bed. Of course. Where else would it be but there? After all it's something I've never made use of.

I took out a big light gray box where a white ribbon was attached in one corner. It was covered with a lot of dust. No wonder, I opened it only once and since then, it stayed untouched with my other stuff which I've never used again under my bed. I think this one was a present from my aunt but I can't remember the occasion. It was long ago. The first time, I couldn't use it properly. Hopefully, this time it will turn out fine.

I opened the box and took out the big baby-blue fabric. It was quite a lot cloth for such a small box. As I unfolded it, it became bigger and bigger. So I put it on the ground and looked all over it. Maybe it will work. In front of me there was a beautiful dress with long transparent sleeves, two layers and a white rose on the right side at waist level. I think by looking at the length it would fit me this time. Back then, it was too long. That can only mean, that I finally grew a bit. Yesss! But I still need to add some more Details. My previous dress had a high slit on the left side. But it wouldn't suit this one. Maybe I can make something else eye-catching..

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(almost evening)

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"Haah!" I yawned. Okay, now I'm really sleepy. I pushed the sewing kit aside and looked up at my finished work. "Yeah, this should be working." I smiled. I was always good at such things. My mom taught me this when I was little. Back then, I always made teru teru bozu dolls in an attempt to make it stop raining, but the other children teased me even more. Well.. Who would have thought that I went from making teru teru bozu to my own ball dress. It makes me even more proud.

"Haaaah!" I yawned again. "Okay, it's time to sleep." This chaos can wait till tomorrow, I thought and went to bed.

The next morning

It was a beautiful day. The sun shined in my room and I could see the mess from yesterday which I didn't mind. 'Cause today is a special day and nothing will ruin my good mood. Nonetheless I woke up at 12 a.m.. Again. Well that will never change, I sweat dropped.

First of all, I cleaned the mess in my room so I could finally see the ground. Uff! It didn't look that much yesterday. Maybe it was just too dark. Whatever, as long as everything went fine I don't need to worry.

Before I made breakfast I went to the bathroom for a long shower. And then again, I felt lot of pain as the hot water ran over my wounds. "Itai!" Damn, they start bleeding again! But I bore with it. At least my muscles could relax a bit. When I stepped out, I saw myself in the mirror. My legs and arms were covered with bruises and scratches and my knees as well as my left upper arm are bleeding. Now that I put my hair back, I can even see a scratch on the right side of my forehead.

"I really do look like a fool.." I smiled sadly. I put my clothes on and wrapped my wounds with new bandages.

During my breakfast at 2 p.m. I thought about the upcoming event. This will be a lot of fun. I can't wait to spend a wonderful time with my friends. It's really exciting! I'm curious who Erza's date is. It would be nice if Nicco was there too. I didn't see him in quite a while. Maybe someone will take photos and then I would show it to him. Then I could keep these memories forever~

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(a few hours later)

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It's only an hour until the beginning of the event. Maybe I should get dressed up. I was sitting in my room and still tried to do a cute hairstyle. Ugh! It's harder than I thought it would be.. Curling my hair didn't work out well, instead I had big loose waves, which didn't look that bad actually. At least I tried my best! Then I put on my dress and looked one last time in the mirror for a final check. I smiled satisfied and then put my mask on.

"Yosh! Let the Grand Masked Ball begin!"