Look who's back! I'm stuck with school works, plus lack of ideas for this. But I got over it. Then there is my PurgeAU. Feel free to read it.

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Chapter 21 is here

"When will I see you again?" The prince asked Rose when she hurriedly walk away from him.

The scene shows the Prince and Rose's first meeting in the woods. It was after a song. They were close to each other, Rufus' hand was on Juvia's waist, their faces almost touching.

"When will I see you again?"

"Oh no! Never!" She answered without looking back but the prince was stubborn. He was able to get hold of her hand easily.

"Never?"

"Maybe someday!" She yelled still fleeing from the man.

"When? Tomorrow?" He was being stubborn.

"Tonight. Our cottage is within the forest! I'll have to go now!" She was complete gone with her basket full of berries.

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"Good job people! That's it for today. Tomorrow we will practice the songs and choreography."

The staffs and actors answered in unison before finding their way out of the auditorium.

"Hey Juvia." Called Rufus. "Would you like to go out. Tommorow. With me?" When Juvia did not answer, he continued. "I'm thinking about practicing the songs before we do it in front of Miss K for tomorrow. What do you think?" He asked being hopeful that she will say yes.

Juvia thought for a second, their classes will go at least half a day. Extra practice won't hurt either. Besides, there are no ulterior motives, right? "Juvia thinks it is not a bad idea."

Rufus borrowed Juvia's cell, saved his number and said goodbye.

Gray Fullbuster was sitting on one of the chairs of the auditorium where he can slip in and out without being noticed. He saw how close that 'he' Rapunzel's face to that of Juvia's. Unconsciously, his grip tighten on the can of soda he was drinking. He has been doing this for the last two weeks. Before anyone sees him inside, he walked outside silently and waited for Juvia to come out.

"Gray!" She beamed at him. "Juvia told Gray he can watch the practice, didn't she?"

"Well, yes, but I decided to do extra drills. Besides I just arrived here." He explained. Please believe it.

"That sounds very you." She gave him a sweet smile. When he saw that, he felt warm inside. It should be illegal to smile like that. He thought as he looked away, not wanting her to notice his blush. They started walking side by side.

"How is it going?" He asked when he finally recovered.

"We are right on schedule! From third week of January to second week of February we polished the dialogue, memorize the scenes and actions. We will be spending another two weeks for the songs and choreography. Juvi is very excited!" She clapped her hands merrily.

"Want to grab some bite?"

"How about Juvia cook for Gray? We can sneak in to Fairy Hills." She skipped pass Gray then turned around to face him.

"There is no way we are doing that. Boys are not allowed since that dorm was opened."

"I'm pretty sure the dorm manager's asleep. It is important for her age to get damn good sleep."

Did he just heard her said 'damn'? "And what about Erza?" He asked liking the idea. It not a daily routine that someone will invite you to their dorm, all girls' dorm to be precise.

"So you're interested now?"

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Gray and Juvia looked like robbers watching every surrounding making sure nobody will see them. They were crouching and hiding until they reached the back door leading straight to the kitchen.

The kitchen is huge, compared to that of their own at the boys' dorm. Dinner wear were neatly stuck away in the glass cabinet. That which were used for cooking were arranged based on how often they use them

The two door refrigerator was on the right. On its side was the stove. Oven was placed on the farther left side and a rectangular kitchen counter was in the middle with three high chairs.

"This is really well maintained." He said still scanning the room. He sat on one of the chair while Juvia put on an apron and started preparing. Few minutes later, Juvia placed a plate in front of him.

Tuna Pasta topped with cheddar cheese and baked.

"I'll call it Tuna Pasta Ala Juvia."

"It looks good. I hope the taste is not as weird as the name."

They were about to finish eating when they heard footsteps coming to the kitchen. They both stared at each other their eyes wide open. Scrambling to where Gray should hide. Not having enough time he ducked using the counter as his hiding place. On the opposite side of were the footsteps came from.

"I knew someone was in here. How's the play?" She asked walking straight to the refrigerator.

"We finished really late. What is Erza doing to stay up this time?" She said while giving side glances to Gray who is duck walking to where he would not be seen.

The redhead was finished with her water when she noticed the plates. "I was checking the booth proposals for the festival. Just finished eating, I see. Why are there extra plate?"

"Oh! Well, Juvia is kind of clean freak. I was plating then I realized that I have not washed it before using." She averted Erza's eyes and crossed her fingers, please buy it. "If Erza is hungry, Juvia cooked too much for her, might want to taste?"

"Alright."

Juvia looked at Gray and pointed the back door using her lips. It took seconds for him to figure out the message. He was flushed because he in his mind was another thing.

Juvia created diversion to clear the path for him. "Can I ask Erza a favor? Would she give Juvia honest thought about the presentation of this dish?"

Both women have their backs to him. He was midway the door when he heard Juvia talking about something. He stopped split second before he reached the door only to find out it was locked.

He is so dead. His sweat beaded on his forehead, slowly dripping off the side of his face, while he swallowed simultaneously. He can not risk going back, at the same time he don't see anything to cover him.

"What is it?" Juvia asked worriedly seeing Erza look on the way where Gray went.

"Nothing. I just thought I saw another person here." She said.

"That can't be!" Her voice higher than her normal pitch which made Erza raised an eyebrow. "I mean there's only us two, and you said there is another person. Juvia can't help being scared."

Erza nodded in understanding. "Maybe I'm already worn out for being the president. I'll call it a day for now. Thank you for delicious food and good night."

When Juvia is sure that she was completely gone, the blue haired female slumped on the chair and breathe deeply. "That was close."

"Yeah, really close."

She was shocked when he found Gray still inside. "Don't just pop out of nowhere! I almost had a heart attack. Juvia thought -"

"It was locked! That door you pointed was locked. For a second I thought I was dead."

"Sorry. If Juvia did not suggest the idea - "

"I could not have tasted that Tuna Pasta Ala Juvia. It doesn't change the fact that it is a weird name."

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Gray went straight to the men's locker room the next morning and changed for the practice. His team mates were in a horizontal line indicating that there will be a meeting. He immediately joined in.

Cana, Laxus and Gildarts stood before them. "He's not here?"

"He talked to me yesterday. He took a day off because he has some personal matter to be taken care of." Cana said as the team's manager.

"And what is that personal matter?" Gray whispered to Natsu.

"He said something about visiting someone. I thought he informed you."

"Have any idea what is happening to Loke? Who is he visiting?" Gray asked after they are dismissed and started their practice proper.

"He never mentioned specific person. How would I know? Aren't you his friend?"

"I can tell he has something he don't want to share to us. Well not for now." He said as they line for lay-ups. "You're his friend as well, are you not? Here I thought you're sharing one room." His friend shook his head slowly. "That aside, can you share with me some of your tricks?"

"Screen? Drive? Pick and roll? What trick?"

"Not that idiot."

Right after their class, Juvia was ready to head back to Fairy Hills when she noticed that Gray had left his phone on the chair. Now she have to go and look for him.

She went outside and walked towards the gym where the basketball team practices. She was halfway there when she saw Cana.

"Hey. Juvs. Where are you going?"

"Ano, Juvia has Gray's phone. I'm looking for him to return it." She explained.

"Gray is not here."

"What does Cana mean?"

"I advised him to go home due to some reasons. If you want to catch up with him, you better go now."

Juvia thanked Cana and went straight to the main gate. Since Fairy Hills is in the way before the boys' dorm, the chances that she will bump unto him is bigger. As she walked she can't stop wondering what 'reason' Cana meant. Knowing Gray, he would never skip practice. This was actually the first.

Needless to say, she found Gray just about to pass Fairy Hills. Is he wobbling? He is not walking straight. Juvia thought for a moment she saw him.

She kept observing, until the man fully stopped, swayed to the left but quickly regained balanced. The same thing happened twice that made Juvia walked to hin faster. "Gray!" And just in time he was able to support her classmate before he was out balanced.

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"Please, just this time?" She was supporting Gray's weight as pleaded for the dorm manager to let him stay in her room. "He's sick and I am with him so I took the responsibility to take care of him."

"I told you I can go back to my own dorm."

"In your state, you can't." She half-yelled at him

"I thought he is sick, how come she can talk like that? You should have gone to the school's clinic."

"But if we go back, I don't know how far can I hold."

"No."

"Tell me what I can do to return the favor?" The blue haired woman asked.

The dorm manager stopped and try to consider things. "Fine."

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Juvia practically dragged Gray towards her room. The bluenette's room is on the second floor, not to mention the steps of the stairs she had to go through plus the sick male's weight.

She was almost out of breath time she reached her door. Juvia was always relieved that she kept her place neat and tidy. Since the girls have come to like hers than their own. She lay Gray on her bed and noticed how flushed his face was.

"Juvia..."

"What is it?" She asked concerned.

"Your room smells nice. Just like you..."

She felt her cheeks get warm. Not knowing what to do she touch his forehead. "Oh, you're really sick." If you stay like this, Juvia does not know what she'd become, she thought. "Wait here."

Juvia left Gray for a while to get fresh towels and warm water so she can wipe his face, a glass of water and medicine. She got back to Gray and saw his uneven breathing. She approached him and started talking.

"Gray's face is red. Your temperature is hot too. What happened?" She asked while she began to wipe the damped towel to his face and neck gently.

"Dunno. I woke up a little dizzy, got to school since it was tolerable. Then gone to the practice only to be advised to go home." He answered eyes closed. Juvia's soft and delicate hands relaxes him. She gave him the medicine and let him drink.

"I feel hot." You're always hot. Juvia shook her head at the thought.

"Juvia thinks your shirt is wet because of perspiration. You need to change your shirt."

"I don't have any with me." He said weakly.

Juvia went to her closet, looked for her biggest shirt and brought it to Gray. "You can change now."

"Help me." She stared at him. Gray asking for help? Who knows he has this soft side? For the time she was with him all he showed was strong and independent nature.

She sat on the side of the bed, helped him get up a little in sitting positions, then Gray slightly raise his hand. Juvia gave him the look. "Take it off."

She reluctantly reach for the hem of his shirt, but before she did what was told she stopped. "Why me?"

"Because I can't." He silently grinned. He's enjoying the face Juvia has as she slowly take off his shirt with eyes closed.

"Done." She said without opening her eyes.

"Juvia, should you wipe - "

"NO!" She said it. Opening her eyes then closing it again. She saw it! Gray's half naked body. Those well defined muscles and abs. It was only a glimpse but she was able to see that much.

"Juvia..."

He had said her name thrice already. Yes she was aware of how her name rolled off his mouth. "Fine. Juvia will do it." She snapped her eyes open.

There is Gray, half naked, on her bed, hair still in its unruly state and his cheeks tinted pink.

He was well amused of the woman in front of her. Her face suddenly turned bright red up to her neck. Reaching the towel, he felt her wiping his body starting from shoulders, arms, down to his chest and finally his abdomen. When she's finished, her hands were retracted to quickly for his liking.

Juvia on the other hand can't believe what happened. She felt Gray's muscles and abs. She felt steam came out of her ears, she also thought her nose was bleeding. This must be a dream. Yes it must. There is no way she was with him, only two of them.

"Juvia, put on the shirt."

She was drawn back to reality. Shoot! It is not a dream. He called her name again? Is it the fourth time or fifth? Screw it all. "Yes, the shirt."

He leaned towards her and she did the same. Wrong move, their face were inches close to each other. She can feel his breath on her skin. He can also kiss her any second "Uh. Sorry." He said and looked to the side much to Juvia's relief. She finished the job.

Gray once again lying on her bed as she sat on the chair beside it. She excused herself but he had grabbed her before she could go. "Don't leave." He said straight to her eyes. Their eyes met like a magnet of opposite pole pulling them closer.

Until her phone rings.

Thank you for ruining the moment, he thought.

Juvia answered it. "Hello?"

"Hey, Juvia. Our training just got finished. Where are you?" The person on the other line said.

Oh crap. Juvia totally forget about him. She looked at Gray. "Hi Rufus. I can't meet you today. Juvia had an emergency. She's taking care of someone."

Gray stare down at Juvia.

"I get it. It's pretty late anyway. I guess we do it on the actual practice."

"Yeah. Juvia is so sorry."

"Tell Gray to get well soon."

"Yes I will. Wait, how did you -"

"Bye!" He said and the call was ended.

"Why did you say you can't? You could have met him anyway." Gray said.

"Juvia can not leave Gray alone here. You know that. He was also going to call it off anyway." Juvia answered.

"He did because you said you can not go." His voice slightly high

Juvia furrowed her brows "Why are we talking about this? I already said no and Juvia can not take it back."

"It's for the play right? And you want to give justice to the role. You should go."

"What is wrong with you? What is it that you don't understand when I already said no? I did it because I want to look after you. You need me more than the play do. Is it so wrong? If you want me out then Juvia will."

"Fvck! I'm sorry. After all you have done, here I am acting ungrateful. Sorry. Please stay with me?"

Special treat!

Our favorite group of characters where in a circle playing spin the bottle. When Mirajane did the spin, the bottle stopped at Gray. Natsu saw this opportunity knowing he would never back down when it comes to him.

"I want you to do something underwear prince." He said laughing motioning him to come closer. After whispering his dare, Gray gave him a stare of disbelief. "Can't do it?"

"Too early to assume pyro king." He found Juvia sitting across. "Hey Juvia. If I'm a cop, I'll put you under arrest."

"What crime?! I have never violated any law!"

"Oh yes you did. Illegal possession of pretty face."

Juvia held her face. "Oh my God! Juvia did not know! Do we have Registry of Face or something?"

Everybody else face palmed.

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