Hi cuties! I'm so sorry for the break. I needed time to come up with a proper plan because I felt the story needed a point to reach. Also I'm a little tired. Please enjoy and don't forget to review!
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"I can't believe we didn't win," Levy groaned as she collapsed into the bar chair, exhausted. After the competition, she'd gone to the bar with Gajeel to enjoy some drinks.
"Eh, it was stupid anyway," Gajeel smirked, before draining his beer," So what now?"
"What do you mean?" Levy asked. Her mind was still clouded from the adrenaline and nerves of being on stage like that. She had always been a little shy, so being in front of so many people was a little overwhelming.
"I mean, you got any plans soon?" Gajeel replied. Levy bit her lip nervously and began to shift in her seat. There was something...
…
Earlier that week
Levy had been in the library, sorting out the returned books when her phone began to ring. More importantly, it was the Mamma Mia ringtone, the one she'd assigned to her mum. Sighing, she quickly grabbed the phone, hoping it wouldn't take too long. She was meeting Gajeel for drinks.
"Hi mum!" Levy chirped, pressing her phone to her ear with her shoulder as she began to sort books," What's up?"
"Hi Levy," her mum exclaimed," I just wanted to check if you were making dessert for next week."
"Wait, what?" Levy frowned, putting the books down and holding the phone properly,"Dessert? Next week? What are you talking about?"
"Levy," her mum sighed," you forgot didn't you?"
"What?"
"Your big brother is coming back from his year abroad. We're having dinner at the house to welcome him home."
"Oh my gosh!" Levy squeaked, causing several patrons to look up. She blushed and resumed her normal "library" voice," I completely forgot!"
"I should've guessed," her mum mumbled. Her youngest daughter had always been a scatterbrain," Anyway, you're in charge of dessert. Alright?"
"Sure," Levy sighed, before a thought popped in her head. It was a little soon, but it was the perfect opportunity," Wait, mum?"
"Yes, sweetie?"
"Can… can I bring someone?"
There was a pause on the other end.
"Who is this "someone"?" her mum asked, unable to conceal her excitement. Levy wanted to roll her eyes. Her mum had always been disappointed at the lack of romance in her youngest daughter's life.
"M-my b-boyfriend," Levy mumbled. She quickly put the phone down to avoid the squeals and shrieks that would have damaged her hearing permanently. After a few moments, she gingerly put the phone back up to her ear.
"So it's okay?"
"Of course darling!" her mum shouted.
"Thanks, see ya then!" Levy quickly said, before hanging up. She was too tired to deal with all her mum's questions. Now the only thing was to bring it up with Gajeel.
…
Back to present
"Well," Levy began, nervously," There is something…"
…
Lucy grinned the next day as she finished teaching the advanced ballet class. It wasn't due to her student's perfect pirouettes or the fact that they finally finished her piece of choreography. Well, maybe it was a contributing factor. But today was special.
Today was day one of her and Natsu's bet.
Day one of a meal made by Natsu.
"I wonder what it's going to be," she thought to herself as she headed up to the break room, her mind wandering. A part of her was slightly nervous. What is Natsu couldn't cook? Sure, his dad was a chef, but that didn't necessarily mean that Natsu was talented in the kitchen.
Luckily, Lucy had nothing to worry about. When she opened the break door, Natsu was sitting there, with a feast before him. Lucy's eyes widened and she had to bite her lip so she didn't moan from pure desire. Desire for the food, that is.
On the table was a spread of finger foods, including spring rolls, samosas and other treats.
"Wow…" Lucy murmured as she sat across from him, her eyes still focused on the lunch.
"Impressed?" Natsu smiled, leaning back in his chair with his arms crossed.
"Don't be so confident, Mister," Lucy retorted, looking up at him," Let's see if tastes as good as it looks."
"So it looks nice?" Natsu asked as Lucy picked up and bit into a crispy spring roll. But Lucy was unable to respond. She closed her eyes and chewed, savouring the hints of ginger and fresh vegetables hidden in the crispy shell.
"So good," Lucy murmured.
"Want some sauce?" Natsu chuckled, handing her a small portable pot filled with sweet chili sauce. Lucy nodded, dipping in. Natsu watched her enjoy the food. She'd always had a flair for more exotic foods and he was glad she enjoyed his cooking. Suddenly he noticed some chili sauce on the corner of her mouth. He quickly glanced round, unable to spot any napkins.
"Hold still, Luce," he said, leaning across the table.
…
Lucy's breath hitched as Natsu leaned in. She nearly let out a gasp as he pressed his thumb to the corner of her mouth. Closing her eyes, she waited for whatever was supposed to happen. But nothing did.
"Just some sauce," Natsu smiled as Lucy opened her eyes, staring at him in shock.
"Oh, right," Lucy murmured, her face burning. Of course it wasn't anything. Wait… why was she expecting something? Was she disappointed? Her eyes widened and she felt herself begin to panic.
"I have to go!" Lucy exclaimed, getting up suddenly. Natsu leaned back, confused. She didn't have any classes after her advanced group and lunch wasn't over yet.
"How come?"
"Uhm… I have an… appointment!" Lucy babbled, grabbing her bag," Bye!"
Before Natsu could ask anything else, she was gone. The only thing left was the scent of her rose perfume in the air.
Natsu was now alone, the room silent as he was left with his own thoughts.
"Why the heck did she leave?" Natsu mumbled to himself, as he reached over, grabbing one of the untouched spring rolls.
…
"I can't believe we won!" Juvia sighed, still excited and surprised. She hadn't expected them to win since they weren't officially a couple yet.
"Pretty crazy, huh?" Gray chuckled. They'd left after the competition and decided to go and grab some caramade franks to celebrate their victory.
They continued down the street, chatting about normal day to day things, when they arrived at the park.
"Why don't you grab a seat?" Gray suggested, noticing how busy the park was," I'll bring the stuff over."
"Are you sure?" Juvia asked. She didn't want to be an inconvenience to her beloved after all.
"Yeah, I'll be fine," Gray replied.
"Alright!"
As Juvia walked to the bench, she suddenly bumped into a man, causing him to spill his coffee all over himself.
"Oh my goodness!" Juvia cried," I'm so sorry"
The man turned to scold her, but he froze as he stared at her. She was beautiful.
"It-It's alright," The man smiled, waving away her concerns," Are you okay?"
"I'm fine," Juvia exclaimed," Juvia is so sorry though. Are you alright?"
"Juvia?" the man asked, his brow furrowing.
"Oh, sorry, it's just a habit," the girl giggled," But yes, that's my name. Juvia Lockser."
"What a beautiful name," the man grinned.
"T-thanks," Juvia stuttered, not used to compliments like that.
"Well, I'm-"
"Lyon?!" Gray yelled. Juvia turned to see his face shocked and… angry?!
"Ah, Gray," Lyon smirked," Good to see you! How's the job?"
"It's fine!" Gray growled," Now why are you here?"
"I'm simply taking a stroll," Lyon retorted," I needed to clear my mind after my last case."
"Do you two know each other?" Juvia asked, nervously.
There was a pause.
"He's my brother," Gray said cooly.
"Adopted," Lyon interrupted.
"Oh, how wonderful!" Juvia smiled, still unsure of the atmosphere," I never thought I'd get to meet my darling's family."
"Darling?" Lyon uttered, his face dropping.
"Well, I mean," Juvia mumbled, her face growing red. Gray hadn't called her since their last meeting in the park, so she was unsure of what they were.
"Juvia's my girlfriend," Gray suddenly said, wrapping his arm around her waist, pulling her close.
"Girlfriend?!" Lyon and Juvia exclaimed, both shocked, though for different reasons. Juvia smiled, her heart about to burst. She could die from happiness!
"Yeah," Gray snapped, glaring at the other man," She's mine, so back off Lyon."
"Impossible!" Lyon yelled," There's no way a girl like Juvia would fall for a man like you!"
Juvia's blood began to boil. She was used to insults, but hearing someone dare to speak about her beloved like that made the old Juvia resurface.
"What do you know about Juvia?"
"Eh?"
Lyon stared at Juvia, whilst Gray looked down at her with a confused expression, though he didn't let her go.
"You said that Juvia wouldn't fall for Gray, but you know nothing about me," Juvia continued cooly.
"Well, I mean…"
"Juvia doesn't deserve Gray, but here I am," Juvia smiled sweetly, yet there was something lurking beneath her grin, something dark.
"But-" Lyon began.
"Now, I'd like to continue on my date with Gray so Juvia would like you to leave."
Lyon was shell-shocked. No woman had ever turned him down, so to see this gorgeous creature send him away was too much for his poor brain to handle.
"You heard her, Lyon," Gray smirked," Get lost."
Hearing Gray's smug voice made Lyon snap back to reality and he glared at Gray before turning to Juvia.
"Well, I need to head back to the office anyway. A pleasure to meet you, Miss Juvia."
"Likewise," Juvia smiled. The couple began to walk on, unwrapping their delicious treats. Lyon turned to leave, but quickly glanced at the disappearing girl once more.
"She'll be mine," he thought to himself as he pulled out his phone. He quickly rang his assistant.
"Hello Lyon, what do you need?"
"Hi Sherry," Lyon smiled," I need information on a woman named Miss Juvia Lockser."