Summary: Gray Fullbuster is a player both in love and in life. He plays Professional Basketball and is being groomed to be in line with Basketball Legends Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant and Stephen Curry. There's just one problem, Gray Fullbuster is a play-ah. His life is a giant mess of crazy parties, waking up with random women and waking up in random women's apartments. Just living the life.

The opinion of the public on him is waning. To save the million-dollar endorsements in the verge of disappearing, Gray needs to change his image. Therefore, Gray Fullbuster, Fiore Knight's Team Captain and Most Valuable Player, will be in the next season of "My Star Can Dance".

There's another problem: it seems like his star isn't that bright since his partner, one of Fiore's prominent ballerinas, doesn't know him? His billboard is hanging in front of her dancing school! And it was a good billboard since all he was wearing was his six-pack and an Aztec bandana. How come she didn't notice?

She's In Your Court 12 Chemistry Isn't Just for TV

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You the one that I dream about all day

You the one that I think about always

You are the one so I make sure I behave

My love is your love, your love is my love

You Da One, Rihanna

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It's been a week or so since the weekend they spent at Juvia's hometown. She had her mother to thank for the awkward morning following the paper bag incident and what was or were inside it. Juvia just couldn't face Gray after that because all she could think about was the paper bag full of protection sitting atop her counter. Juvia had her mother to blame for turning her into some kind of a deprived woman who hadn't had sex in ten years.

Everything just reminded her that she was indeed a woman who hand's had sex in… she forgot how long. Like when Hoopster was in a one-on-one basketball game with Juvia's father. Gray's dark gray shirt clung to his toned abdomen and Juvia could only keep herself from sinfully tracing what they called the 'happy trail'. When Gray took off his already wet shirt, Juvia swore her mouth ran dry. If she was a man, her blood rushed to that one place.

All she could think about was feeling Gray's skin against her fingertips.

So, Juvia decided it would be better for her, her heart and her hormones not see Gray for the meantime; just until she got over him and his undeniably delicious body. It was impossible: one, not to see him because of the dance show, and two, it's hard to get over that godly body of his.

Juvia, stop. Your mother catching you ogling the Hoopster was enough – embarrassing enough.

A polite knock pulled Juvia's attention toward the twin wooden doors that spitted out the man of her thoughts recently. He had his casual clothes on – plain white tee and faded denim jeans. Nothing said casual more than his raven hair swept under his Fiore Knights bull cap. When their eyes met, the corner of Gray's mouth tipped. He looked ready to run towards her and pull her in the tightest embrace. Juvia was sure all she wanted was to fall into his arms. However, someone else demanded her attention.

"Finally, Mr. Gray is here."

Juvia twitched at the moniker. How many times did she ask her friend never to call Hoopster by the name of one of the sexiest main leads in erotic literature? Because she could easily see Christian Grey in Gray Fullbuster. That goes without saying, her inner goddess was clapping back at her – Ms. Juvia Steel.

A single snap of Levy's small and slender fingers pulled her away from her 'Fifty Shades of Gray Fullbuster' sexy dreams.

"You should really stop drooling over Gray so much if you want to keep your dignity intact, Juvia." Levy scolded.

"I'm not drooling over anyone." Juvia denied, trying to sound non-defensive by masking her blushing with disinterest.

Gray approached the two, shaking Levy's hand while pulling Juvia closer against him. He leaned in to plant a soft peck on Juvia's left cheek and the ballerina almost jumped in surprise. For a second, she thought Gray would kiss her on the lips, right in front of Shrimp. She almost had a heart-attack.

"Hi."

"Hey." Juvia sheepishly replied.

Gray hadn't released her yet. Rather, he kept her hand clasped in his and maintained their position. He had his back on Levy so he took the chance to say something he wanted to tell Juvia since they came back from her hometown.

"I really miss you."

Juvia smiled, her gaze saying the same, that she really missed him too. Now that they were a couple, they managed to have conversation through their love-stricken eyes.

"Is there something going on between you two?"

"Yes/No."

The couple answered in unison, albeit differently.

Which made the assistant show-writer even more suspicious.

It wasn't like Juvia was trying to hide their relationship or anything. She told Gray it was better to keep it from the public so that they could enjoy their relationship in private. It was hard not to be able to hug or kiss each other at a whim but because of the show, Gray and Juvia was catapulted to fame. Since then, Gray and Juvia became public figures. Gray was used to the attention. He already had a large number of following – basketball fanatic or otherwise. But Juvia wasn't. She wasn't used to the limelight.

However, Juvia knew this little secret wouldn't last that long. It was going to come out one way or the other. So, she decided she was going to tell Shrimp about everything. She was her best friend, after all. Levy knew all about the Gray-spell Juvia was under in High School. She'd sit her best friend later. For now, she'd like to keep Shrimp wandering.

"Really? 'Cause you guys appear to be so–"

"–So, what's the next challenge?"

Juvia quickly changed the subject when Levy was about to attempt to ask further. She knew how crazy it drove her best-friend and she'd like to keep it that way for a little while.

"Oh, that's right!"

Excitement was written all over the assistant show-writer's face.

"This week you are going to dance the tango."

"Tango?"

"Yes! And guess who suggested it." Levy didn't even give Juvia the time to breathe when she announced, "it's Aquarius!"

The name breathed life to the fan-girl in Juvia. Gray could only cover his ears from all the fan-girl screaming. As the Hoopster watched his girlfriend and her friend jumped around in circle, he realized how it was for Julian Lockser. This was a girl thing he apparently wasn't a part of.

"She's so blown away by your chemistry that she wanted to see you two in a more sensual dance."

The word made Juvia stop dead in her jumping, which made the whole celebratory jumping awkward. Levy was left hopping on her own.

"Sensual?"

The memory of the bag of "protection" Olivia brought came haunting her again.

Social dancing wasn't Juvia's cup of tea. She was a ballerina through and through. So, the producers of the show hired a coach to teach Gray and Juvia one of the most intimate and fiery dances for couples – the Tango.

Leon Vista was one of Magnolia's top dancers. He met with today's hottest dance loveteam – Gruvia, as their fans fondly call them on tweetit. Juvia heard about him. They ran within same circle but it was the first time she met him face to face. Juvia, however, had other pressing concern, such as Levy's announcement.

"Aquarius said she will be visiting you guys during training."

The ballerina wasn't sure if the radical heartbeat was due to excitement, pressure, or nerves. Probably, all of the above. Yet, she was thankful. All these fantasies she had about Gray, his hair between her fingers and abs under her fingertips, flown out the window. She couldn't even care less about this Leon guy who was apparently trying to catch her attention.

"We'll have the team take video footage too." Levy informed.

"I guess we should jump into it then." Leon started.

Juvia couldn't agree more.

The ballroom instructor started their stretching. He was quite handsy with Juvia, which earned an obviously indiscreet hiss from Fiore Knight's MVP. Juvia could tell her boyfriend did not like this Leon guy one bit.

Gray narrowed his midnight blue eyes at the dance coach with the funny bluish-silver hair. At first, he thought the coach was gay or something. He had never met a guy who was as limber as that Leon guy. But with the way he was holding and looking at Juvia, Gray was convinced otherwise.

The green-eyed monster stomped over where Leon was teaching the ballerina basic steps in Tango. Wasn't this handsy Leon supposed to be teaching him? Among the three of them, Gray wasn't the professional dancer.

"I think I got it." Gray proclaimed as he insinuated himself between the two and took what was rightfully his.

The Hoopster tried to remember where Leon placed his hands on Juvia. He placed his open palm at the small of Juvia's back and enclosed one hand in his. Jealousy blocked his view; he didn't notice Juvia suddenly blushing at the contact. But looking into her blue stunned eyes, Gray became worried.

"You nervous?" He started a conversation.

"A little." Juvia responded.

But Gray could recognize the tension on her worried eyes.

"We'll gonna do fine. Better even."

Little did he know, Aquarius wasn't the reason why Juvia was all red and tensed.

"Hey, guys. I'm still here."

Leon tried to catch the couple's attention but Gray enjoyed ignoring him.

Juvia's mind was in a mess and it was in a contest with her heart. Her heartbeat was erratic and she knew exactly why – Gray was standing in front of her, smiling with that sinfully sexy smile of his, holding her with heat that penetrated through her skin and entire being.

When it was Leon's hands on her, her body had no reaction. Her mind was still on the fact that she needed to impress her childhood dance hero yet again. But when it was Gray, when it was that raven-haired Hoopster who stood inches away from her, when it was his hands that pulled her closer against him, her whole body was electrified.

"You nervous?"

"A little." Juvia couldn't fully comprehend the question. She lost her voice for a moment before she responded. Her mind was still focused on Gray's lips.

"We'll gonna do fine."

At the back of her mind, Olivia's voice was telling her to just go for it.

"Better even."

Juvia wondered, were they talking about the dance or…

"Hey guys, I'm still here."

Leon's presence made her realize that yes, it was about the dance.

Focus, Juvia!

Juvia called for a time-out. She needed a break from Gray's electrifying touch. It was definitely reminding her that she was twenty five and she was a woman. But above all, that she was a professional. So, in order to regain her senses and composure, Juvia needed to step away from that gorgeous distraction.

Juvia got a tumbler full of water from the dispenser. She dabbed a towel all over her face and placed it around her neck. Juvia watched the bustle inside her studio. On one end, there was a group of men and women in black shirts with the word 'crew' printed at the back. Then, there was Shrimp, leading a discussion with a circle of writers. She scribbled on her notes every now and then. At the other end, not too far from where the dance coach was resting, there was her boyfriend – Gray Fullbuster. She watched him take out a towel from his duffle and bury his face on it. Then he sat on the floor with legs spread open. He unceremoniously downed the water from his own tumbler.

Juvia saw the Hoopster threw what clearly was a dirty look. The recipient was the unsuspecting dance coach. A cute little snicker escaped the ballerina's lips and a smile painted itself on her face. She found it amusing. Gray was a full grown man; Juvia was reminded of that fact with the way he held her, kissed her and the way he made her feel that only Gray could make her feel. Sometimes, however, she was reminded of how they first met. So, it shouldn't be a surprise if the Hoopster – her Hoopster – acted like a child; just like how Gray was acting jealous of the new dance coach.

She also found it cute how Gray would throw himself at and in between Juvia and Leon, purposely but discreetly, especially when the dance coach got unnecessarily close. He'd use his body and block Leon's alleged advances. He would say he got the step when he obviously has not. Gray was acting so possessive he ended up as the female partner with Leon taking the lead. The ballerina mentally noted Gray's fall from glory and promised herself to tease the Hoopster about it, endlessly.

"Hey Juvs!"

Juvia knew that shriek even if she had her back from it.

"Aquarius is in the building."

Juvia sprayed the water out before she could swallow it. Good thing Levy was in a good distance. Otherwise, she would have taken a second shower.

"I'm sorry, what?!"

Juvia heard it the first time but her ears couldn't believe it.

"Yeah." Levy refused to repeat it. "She's coming right up here."

Juvia didn't know what to do. She wanted to scold herself but that she couldn't even do. Her mind went totally dark. Panic rooted her on the floor until the door finally spitted out Magnolia's Prima Ballerina.

"So are you just gonna stand there?"

Juvia jumped at the low voice. She managed to turn around and face the owner.

"Go say hi." Gray suggested.

But before Juvia could utter another word, her ballet hero already approached them.

"Magnolia's favorite dance couple." Aquarius addressed them. "Gruvia, right?" She probably recognized the surprise in Juvia's eyes when she explained, "I read the news and I'm on tweetit too."

Aquarius' heels tapped on the wooden floor as she approached the couple. Confidence put a slight bounce on her steps. She gave them a once-over; one that made Juvia's heartbeat triple. But Magnolia's Prima Ballerina and the show's Head Judge was not trying to be intimidating. The friendly smile on Aquarius' thin lips said so.

The sight stunned Juvia for a second, not able to believe her own eyes. But lo and behold, it was her childhood dance hero, in the flesh.

"Welcome, Ms. Aquarius." It was Gray who extended his hand towards the guest and placed a soft peck at the back of her palm.

"Oh, Mr. Fullbuster, always the charmer." Aquarius giggled.

Only when Aquarius' expectant eyes landed on Juvia did she remember her manners. She almost kissed her hand when she realized that wasn't how you do it.

"Ms. Aquarius, it's such an honor." When Juvia was able to compose herself, she managed to spit out coherent words.

Juvia didn't actually hear what her dance hero said but the latter's lips read 'lovely'.

Aquarius looked around the studio. There was an air about Aquarius that reminded Juvia of the older version of herself – Olivia Lockser.

"Lovely studio." That one Juvia heard but the Prima Ballerina's back was still at her.

She wasn't judging my studio, was she?

A sudden want to impress Juvia's dance hero hit her.

"Ms. Aquarius!" The dance instructor emerged from behind Gray. "We haven't been introduced but I am Leon Vista," He extended his arm to receive the hand of the Prima Ballerina. "I'm the tango instructor. It's a pleasure to finally meet you." But instead of shaking her hand, Leon repeated what Gray did earlier.

Chivalry wasn't dead in this generation.

Aquarius answered him with a timid smile of modesty. Then, she asked him for an update as to the dance challenge. Leon Vista gave her the rundown, only good words to say about the couple. Aquarius looked pretty happy about it. She spun around and turned to Juvia with eager eyes and satisfied smile.

Juvia wasn't sure what to do so her returned smile appeared rather awkward.

"Do you two have any idea why I picked Tango?"

It was the childish Hoopster who answered, "'Cause my chest would look good in that deep V polo shirt?"

Aquarius began to giggle as if something clever was said.

"No, Mr. Fullbuster. Although that's one of the reasons." She teased back.

Juvia should really start jumping in the conversation but she couldn't seem to find the right timing.

"I suggested Tango because you two have no idea how your chemistry is overflowing." Aquarius' suspicious blue eyes jumped between Gray and Juvia. Then, an idea made the corner of her mouth tip. "It's so overflowing I'm beginning to think this isn't just for TV." A lone eyebrow teased a little.

Juvia gave out a nervous laugh – one which raised some brows around the room and felt like required some explanation. But thanks to the male crew carrying an on-standby handheld broadcast camcorder, Juvia was saved by the bell.

"Ms. Aquarius, we're ready for you."

"Alright." Aquarius quickly replied. Then, she excused herself from the group. She walked across the room and towards the interview set-up. A crewmember put on her lapel and asked her to sit on the comfortable armchair.

The Prima Ballerina easily talked into the camera as if she was giving an interview. Gray and Juvia went over to watch. They both agreed that the fifty-year old ballerina looked good both on and off screen.

"When you dance, you don't just move with your body." Aquarius said in ease like she was used to being on camera. "You move with your mind, your heart and your soul."

Juvia's amused eyes were glued on the Prima Ballerina and every word that came out of Aquarius's mouth fascinated Juvia. But there was something she said that caught the young ballerina's attention.

"That's why they said that dancing is like making love."

Now, where did she hear that before?

Writer's Corner: It's been awhiiiiiile. I feel like I say that often but I'm back for the meantime because: 1. Classes are almost over and I'm about to graduate and 2. We have community quarantine because of the NCov 19. I hope everyone is doing fine. Please take good care of yourselves and your families. Also, do your part to fight and stop the spread of the virus. For the meantime, I will try my best to entertain you while you stay safely at home. Love you my fellow Gruvians! #GruviaForever

Hmmm... do you guys have any theory why Aquarius said the same thing as Olivia Lockser? Let me know.

Don't forget to leave some love. Kisses!

UPDATE: Thanks Elf for noticing Chapter 9. Wow, I use Lyon a lot and didn't remember I already put him in Chapter 9. But becauae he will be appearing in numerous (maybe two or three) we need to clear that up. So, there, the tango instructor will be Leon Vista hehe. Thanks again Elf for noticing and sorry for the confusion.