Juvia was standing in front of the request board, looking for a mission. 'Maybe Gray-sama will come with Juvia this time', she hoped and soon, she drifted off to her own wonderland, where everything was perfect for her and Gray. And all their children.
A loud thud interrupted her wild imagination and she was back at Fairy Tail again. They were fighting again as usual. She picked the easiest job she could find, with a nice reward, since she wouldn't want anyone interrupting her and Gray. Deep down, she knew he'd refuse her again, but it wouldn't hurt her to try. She convinced herself that he loves her too, but he's just too shy to admit it. She thought if she kept trying, he would finally accept her feelings.
She dodged some chairs flying in her way until she was standing behind Gray. He's already taken off his shirt and Juvia admired the view with hearts in her eyes.
"Take this, flame brain!"
"Bring it on, ice princess!"
He was in a fierce fist fight with Natsu, but none of them seemed to be winning. It was pointless and it was ruining the guild, but girls gave up on trying to stop them a long time ago. It was kinda fun to watch, anyway.
"Gray-sama!"
"Not now, Juvia."
"But Juvia just wanted to..." And he was already at the other end of Fairy Tail, fighting someone else. Was this really more important than her? She dropped the paper in her hands and ran out. It was useless, anyway. Even if he wanted to listen to what she had to say, that wouldn't change anything. He still wouldn't go with her.
It was pointless and it hurt her each time, but she still did it. No one could understand why she still tries and she couldn't explain. Just like the guild fights. It was a routine, nothing new. Except that in guild fights, no one really gets hurt.
After all these years, she still thinks about Gray. Maybe it's because she's learned to live with it and never tried to change it.
She still spends her days watching Gray and doesn't notice other little things that could bring her happiness. Last week she refused to go with Mira and Lisanna to the pool, because Gray was still at the guild. Last month Levy and Gajeel asked her to come with them on a mission, but she thought Gray would go with her and refused them. He didn't go. And countless times she refused Lucy because she was her "love rival".
Juvia didn't go back to the guild that day. No one would notice her absence anyway. Instead, she sat by the lake, watching the reflection of the sky in it until it got too dark. She decided to head back to Fairy Hills before midnight. She passed by Fairy Tail. Even though it was very late, she could hear loud, cheerful noises from inside. She fought the urge to see if Gray was still there. She could control herself when he's not near, but when she sees him, she loses it.
Whenever Juvia manages to not stalk Gray and just simply goes home and does something else, she feels relieved. She stopped following him home every day. In fact, she hasn't done it in two months. She realized how creepy it was. And it was tiring also. He doesn't do anything, he just walks home. Three years ago she wouldn't believe that she could get bored of following Gray. However, she never stopped watching him at the guild or trying to get his attention.
Fairy Hills was empty when she arrived. She went to her room and took a shower.
'Tomorrow will be a better day. Maybe Gray-sama will finally accept Juvia's love.'
A/N Thank you guys for following my story! I didn't expect anyone would like it actually. I hope you liked this chapter, even tho it's just another intro to the actual story. In the next chapter, Juvia and Lyon will meet after a long time. I'll post it tomorrow or maybe even today if anyone wants it! :)