At around 02:00pm, everyone started packing their things.
" I wonder where Gray and Juvia are? " Wendy asked and picked up Carla in her arms.
" They are probably waiting for us at the hotel. " Levy answered and after everyone was ready, they started walking towards the hotel.
" I hope they are good friends now, they seem to like each other's company. " Lisanna smiled.
" Or something more. "
" Come on, Cana, we know that Gray and Juvia are close, but not that close. " Levy shook her head.
" No, she's right. Look. " Erza pointed.
Everyone did as they were told and their eyes went wide. In front of the hotel, sitting on a bench, were none other than Gray and Juvia. They looked like they were talking and laughing, and they both had blushes on their cheeks. Then Gray did something unexpected. He wrapped an arm around Juvia's shoulders, leaned in and kissed her forehead, making Juvia blush darker and giggle.
" Oh My God! " Erza was shocked and speechless, her mouth dropped, like everyone else. Mira accidentally let out a squeak, which caused the couple to turn their heads towards them, when they saw them, they blushed in embarrassment and looked away.
Natsu, Lucy and the others ran up towards them and Gray and Juvia stood up to greet them.
" Hey guys, what's up? " Gray asked nervously, scratching the back of his head with his hand. Juvia bit her lip and looked away.
" Does this mean you guys are together? " Mira yelled happily. Lisanna put a hand on her shoulder, trying to calm down the matchmaker.
" Big sis, please calm down. "
" Wait, how much did you see? "
Cana smirked and crossed her arms over her chest. " We saw you talking and laughing, and then you kissed her on the forehead. "
" And I don't think friends do that to each other, especially when they're blushing. " Loke smirked.
" Look who's talking. You kissed Lucy's hand, even though she wasn't your girlfriend. And you guys met then. " Lisanna smirked and both Loke and Lucy blushed and laughed nervously, while Natsu growled quietly.
" So does this mean you guys are together? " Mira asked once again happily.
Gray and Juvia looked at each other, then at the others. Gray reached for Juvia's hand and grabbed it, their fingers intertwined. They looked at each other and smiled lovingly.
Seeing this, their friends started cheering loud, happy for the new couple. They boys patted Gray's shoulder while the girls hugged Juvia.
" It's about damn time, snowman. " Gajeel grinned and patted Gray on the back. Gray laughed.
" Congrats, Gray. " Loke smiled.
" You're a real man, Gray! " Elfman threw his fist in the air.
" Thanks guys. " Gray then looked at the pink-haired man, who had his arms crossed with a hard look on his face.
" What, jealous or something? " Gray teased. Instead of Natsu punching him in the face, he chuckled and shook his head before looking at Gray, a shocked look on the black-haired man's face.
" Nah, I'm actually happy for you. Never knew you could get a girlfriend, ice brain. "
Gray smirked and the two shared a bro hug. " Don't worry, you'll get one soon enough. " Natsu was confused at first, until Gray looked over his shoulder at the blonde-haired beauty. Natsu blushed and looked down.
" Oh. " Gray looked at him and said, his voice serious. " I noticed how Lucy enjoys your company and likes spending time with you, I've never seen her look so happy since her ex-boyfriend. I know that you're in love with her, Natsu. " Natsu opened his mouth to deny it, but quickly shut it when Gray sent him an icy glare. " Don't deny it, I know this because she loves you too. " Natsu's eyes widened at this. " I can see the way you look at her and how happy she makes you. She probably had told you about her ex-boyfriend, Dan, which means that she trusts you with her heart. " Hearing his name made Natsu's blood boil and he clenched his fists. " If you truly love her, then you'll protect her with your life. But if you hurt her- " he was interrupted when Natsu sent him a deadly glare.
" If she was my girlfriend, I'd never hurt her in any way. " He growled and Gray saw the fire and determination in his eyes.
Gray nodded. " Good. I care about her, she's like a little sister to me. So promise me you'll protect her with your life and never leave her. I can't bare to see her hurt again. "
Natsu did not hesitate and said " I promise. "
Gray grinned and nodded in approval.
" Juvia I'm sooo happy for you! " Lucy hugged Juvia and Juvia laughed lightly.
" Thank you, Lucy! "
" We're very proud of you Juvia! " Lisanna smiled and hugged the blue-haired beauty.
" I hope you live happily ever after. " Wendy grinned happily.
" Congratulations, Juvia. We're all very happy for you. " Erza smiled, then a dark aura surrounded her. " But if Gray hurts you in any way, I will make sure he doesn't live to see tomorrow. " she threatened with a clenched fist.
Gray hearing this, shivered and gulped nervously.
All the girls sweat-dropped and laughed nervously. " There's no need, Erza, Juvia knows that Gray wouldn't hurt her because he truly loves her. " Juvia said, trying to calm down the scarlet-haired demon, oops, I mean woman. (Natsu: But she's a demon!Me:*smack* Shut it, Natsu, this is my story, not yours. Natsu:..ow*cries*)
The girls awwed and Juvia blushed and scratched her cheek. " Oh My God! There will be Gruvia babies! " Mira yelled excitedly and at the same time the boys walked up to the girls.
" Wait, Gruvia? " Juvia raised an eyebrow in confusion.
" That's your ship name. " Mira smiled widely.
" W-w-wait, babies?! " Gray's eyes widened in disbelief.
Mira nodded happily. " There will be a lot of Gruvia babies and they'll be soo cute! " Mira was in her little dream land while the new couple blushed tomato red.
" H-hey now! We just got together! " Gray panicked. " J-Juvia, help me out here! " he turned towards his girlfriend, only to see her in her little dream land as well.
" Gruvia babies... " she smiled widely.
" Juviaaaa! "
" Eep! Juvia's sorry Gray! "
Lucy laughed and shook her head at the couple. She was so happy, yet jealous at the same time. Will I ever meet my true love one day? she wondered then her eyes scanned for a certain pink-haired man. When she found him, he was staring at her, there was fire, hope, determination and something else, it made her nervous and happy at the same time. The two stared at each other for a while before looking away, their faces deep red. Nobody noticed, except for Gray and Erza, Gray smirked and Erza raised an eyebrow with an amused smile on her face.
" Guys, we should head back to the hotel. It's 02:30pm and we have to get ready for the carnival. " Lisanna said and everyone agreed.
" We have to celebrate for the new couple! " Cana yelled and everyone laughed and entered the hotel.
They did not see a blue-haired man was watching them, mostly Erza. The man smiled, thinking about his love, before turning around and walking away.
Well, here's the new chapter! I hope the characters weren't OOC! I know their personalities, but I'm still trying my best! So, read and review and see you next time, bye¬!
Gruvia is finally together! Tell me which next couple you want to see!