Hey y'all! This is my first Gruvia fic and I hope y'all enjoy. The M rating is to be taken SERIOUSLY as there will be language, suggestive themes, and of course, some lemon later down the line just to put the icing on the cake. There will be multiple chapters of this fic, I just ask y'all to be patient for the next update as I am moving this weekend.
Without further ado, enjoy the Gruvia goodness.
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Shades of orange and pink stretch across the sky of Fiore, the city bustling as people roam the streets. It had been a usual day at the guild; Cana drunk off her ass, Natsu and Gray fighting, Erza throwing each of them against the wall, and everything in between. Juvia sat in the corner making small talk with Levy, Gajeel, and Lily, eyes never failing to wander over to the demon slayer. Her fingers anxiously toy with the paper in her hand, wondering if he'd be willing to go on a job with her. She really needs the money and him being with her didn't hurt. After everything they've been through, she was hoping they could get away for a while.
Mustering up courage, Juvia makes her way over to Gray, who just finished fighting with Natsu and is ordering a beer at the bar.
"Gray-sama." Juvia starts, waiting for him to look at her.
"Juvia, hey. What's up?" His eyes flicker down to the page she clutched in her hands.
"Juvia was wondering if you'd go on a mission with her. She really needs the jewel and figures you do too." The water mage finishes with a sweet smile, secretly freaking out on the inside.
"What's the job?" He asks, taking the paper from her hands.
Mages needed: Many people disappearing in the mountains of Edenville, rumored monster sightings. Rewards: 1,000,000 jewels. Report to the Henderson Residence.
"Edenville, huh? It'll be really cold. Make sure to pack plenty of warm clothes."
Juvia's eyes widen in delight. "Does this mean Gray-sama is going with her?"
Gray shrugs. It wouldn't hurt. After all, he did live with the girl at some point. He almost felt insulted that she thought he wouldn't go.
"Yeah, I don't see why I wouldn't. We'll leave come daybreak."
Juvia smiles from ear to ear and checks the time, 8:30 p.m. "It's getting late, Juvia should go home and sleep. See you later, Gray-sama."
The bluenette turns away to leave but Gray decides to ditch the beer and follow her instead. "I'll walk you home. I live in that direction anyways…" Funny, she used to be the one following him. The fellow guild members smirk as they watched him actually accept her invitation and follow her out the door.
"He liiiikkesss herrrrr." Sang Happy the moment they exited the building, causing laughter to erupt around the room.
Once outside of the guild, they make their way down the sidewalk, hands accidentally brushing from time to time. "Juvia is so happy that Gray-sama is coming with her tomorrow! She promises she will be a good partner!"
Gray chuckles at her sudden outburst, the same kind that once used to annoy the hell out of him. However, after much time spent with her, the more he started to find her antics cute. He had pushed her away for so long only to soon realize that she played a big role in his life. She was always there for him, through thick and thin. She was there for him when he ignored her, when he was an ass to her, and when he rejected her time and time again. He didn't get it. He was nothing special in his eyes, just a man who got everyone he loved hurt. Gray did not want Juvia to end up the same way as Ur and Ultear.
"We've always done good together in the past. I have no doubt we'll kick that monster's ass." He replies, recalling their unison raids and the many times they've spent training together.
Juvia beams, glancing over at him. Maybe this could be her chance. They seem to be closer than ever and Juvia hoped it would stay this way.
As they approach the door to Juvia's newly leased apartment, she stands to face him. "Um thanks for walking Juvia home, Gray-sama." The water mage tucks a piece of hair behind the ear, a tint of pink brushing her cheeks. Her bottom lip quickly finds its way between her teeth as a brief silence fills the air.
Gray looked down at the girl, a lump caught in his throat. His heart tugs in his chest. Fuck, she's beautiful. All he could think about was feeling those soft lips the moment she bit her bottom one. "Don't mention it…" He scratches the back of his head and turns around to set off before his desires take over. "Well, get some rest. I'll see you tomorrow at the train station first thing in the morning." Gray walks away relatively fast. He just had to get out of there. His heart was doing that thing again and the funny feelings were resurfacing. She's a fellow guild member. She's your nakama! The voice in his head scolded him.
Juvia's brows furrow at his quick disappearance. Why was he acting so weird? Sighing, the young girl goes inside her apartment and spends an hour packing her bag, trying to ensemble the best outfits that would look good on her and would keep her warm. After she's satisfied, she takes a shower and heads to bed, although she was a little too excited to get much sleep.
Gray, on the other hand, tossed and turned all night, unable to settle his restless thoughts about a certain water mage.
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The next morning came quickly. Juvia woke up extra early and stopped by a coffee and donut shop, knowing Gray would probably need the caffeine and food just as much. She arrived at the train station 30 minutes before the first of the day, patiently waiting for him to arrive.
Gray rolled out of bed last minute, mumbling a string of curse words under his breath, and took a quick shower. Afterwards, he threw some clothes in a bag and left for the station, tired as hell and grumpy because of it.
"Good morning, Gray-sama!" She stood up from the bench and waved the moment she spotted him. Gray sighed. How the hell is she so cheerful even first thing in the morning?!
As he approaches her, his eyes land on the coffee that she's holding out to him. "Juvia got some coffee and donuts." He softened immediately. She always knows what he needs. Gray reaches for the cup, their fingers touching briefly during the exchange, causing them both to blush.
"Thanks." Gray takes a long sip of the coffee and sits down on the bench. Juvia follows suit and opens the box of donuts, each of them enjoying one as they wait for the train. After Juvia swallows her last bite, she turns to look at him.
"So, how did you sleep last night, Gray-sama?" She inquires. Maybe that's a weird question to ask someone, however she genuinely cares for his well being.
Horribly. No thanks to you. He thinks. However, he couldn't say that out loud. His eyes meet her doe-like gaze, knowing she was only asking out of the goodness of her heart. "I slept alright. How about you?"
"Juvia could hardly sleep because she was so excited!" The girl replies honestly. Gray stares at her incredulously. She was so excited just to go on this little mission with him that she could hardly sleep? Of all the time they've spent together, she still gets this excited over something as simple as a mission with him?
"All because you're going on a mission with me?" The demon slayer chuckles lightly.
"Juvia is always excited to spend time with Gray-sama." She answers with all the seriousness in the world.
Gray's skin turns a light shade of crimson, his mouth opening then closing. What did he say to that? Much to his luck, the train screeches to a halt in front of their station before he could think of a reply. The train door opened and the pair quickly got to their feet, gathered their luggage, and climbed aboard the train. Gray was relieved to see that the train was basically empty except for a handful of other travelers, allowing him to find a secluded spot in the back for them. It would take hours to get there so he wanted to be comfortable in case he wanted to sleep.
Juvia slides in first, wanting the window seat. Gray then slides in right next to her instead of across from her, but she didn't question it. Moments later, the train began moving and their long journey began.
"Does Gray-sama want any more donuts?" Juvia asks, opening the box on the table in front of their seat. He nods and proceeds to eat another, the two of them getting their fill. Yawning, Gray stretches, his eyes suddenly feeling heavy.
Juvia decides to pull out one of her books that she borrowed from Erza and begins to read to pass the time. Not long after, a weight falls on her shoulder. The bluenette gazes down at the ice mage passed out on her shoulder, a giggle escaping her lips. He really didn't sleep well last night and for some reason, being here with a certain water mage put his mind at ease and allowed him to rest.
An hour quickly went by and Juvia ventured pretty far into the book. By the 5th chapter, she was blushing profusely in her seat. Who knew Ezra-chan read such explicit things! The details in the novel caused images to flash behind her mind, her body burning. It did not help that Gray was still on her, and not in the sense that she wanted him to be. Not that she was complaining or anything. Juvia reaches for the water bottle she packed and gulps down a large sum, trying to cool herself down.
The sudden movement causes the ice mage to startle, opening his eyes slightly. His head lifts from her shoulder as he squints up at her, hazily mumbling "Juvia?"
"Gray-sama!" Juvia shrieks, not expecting him to be awake. Her face burned hotter, almost the color of a tomato.
Gray bolts upright, very much awake now. "Juvia! What the hell? What has gotten into you?" He huffs, slightly annoyed at the rude wake up call. His eyes narrow at the girl, observing her odd behavior.
Juvia abruptly shuts the book, feeling embarrassed. She didn't know she was going to be reading porn in front of Gray-sama! Then again, she should've known what Ezra-chan meant when she said it was a "special" book…
With a quirked eyebrow, Gray watches the girl fumble nervously beside him. "You've been reading this since I fell asleep! What could have possibly kept your attention all this time?" The male teases, plucking the book from her grasp.
Gasping in horror, she quickly reaches over in an attempt to snatch it before he gets a chance to flip through. She would never hear the end of it. "Gray-sama! Give Juvia back her book right now!" The water mage demands, blushing furiously.
Gray swiftly moved the book way above his head just as she lurched forward, causing her body to fall right over his lap, head nearly in the aisle. Her backside became revealed to him, gulping as his eyes venture down at the way she was splayed over him. Ass up in all its glory…
"Juvia did not mean to fall down on her Gray-sama! He may now punish her!" She began shaking it back and forth like she did once before.
His eyes slam shut. Nope, nope, nope, he could not let his thoughts go there. "Juvia…" Gray mumbles, his pants undeniably tightening. With all the strength in the world, he pulls her off of him. "We're in public." He did not want to get fined with PDA.
"Gray-sama doesn't want to spank Juvia?" She looks up at him innocently, asking the question like it was any other normal question.
The ice mage instantly chokes on air, eyes widening. That was the last thing he was expecting to come out of her mouth. "Um...er…." He struggles for words, awkwardly scratching the back of his head. His reply had to be safe. He most certainly didn't want to hurt her feelings but he also didn't want to cross into territory that wouldn't be appropriate for someone who is his nakama. Nakama. Nakama. Nakama! The voice in his head never failed to remind him.
Gray is always cold, but for once, his face and skin prickled with flames. He was practically turning into flamebrain!
"I don't think the other passengers would enjoy the show." He smirks, deciding to play it off as a joke instead of directly answering the question.
"Maybe not...but Juvia sure would." The water woman smiles sweetly yet suggestively at the same time, flushing at the mere thought of her Gray-sama "punishing" her. Gray looks away from her piercing gaze, the air thick with tension.
Tugging at the collar of his shirt that was surprisingly still on, Gray stands and clears his throat. "I'm going to run to the bathroom real quick." With that, the ice mage takes off in attempt to get some space from the woman that's driving him fucking crazy, and not in the annoying way that she used to. The moment he leaves, the bluenette squirms uncomfortably in her seat, craving a release that she wishes he'd provide her with.
Meanwhile, Gray stands in the small bathroom and tries to get his breathing under control. He swears that she's going to be the death of him, especially if she starts talking about him spanking her. After all, he is only a man and anyone with eyes could see that Juvia was definitely...well endowed. Her hair, her dark cerulean eyes, her soft lips, her legs that seem to go on for miles…
Gray groans and hits his head against the wall, desperate for those thoughts to go away. This was not going to be an easy trip. Not in the slightest.
After splashing some water on his face, Gray opens the door and walks back to where they are sitting, Juvia's head snapping up the very instant she sensed his presence.
"Gray-sama! Your clothes!" The girl's eyes rake down his body eagerly, something that was not missed by Gray.
The few people on the train looked down the aisle and saw his indecent state, causing some laughter and some gasps of horror from the two mothers covering their childrens' eyes.
When the hell did his clothes come off? Was it in the bathroom when he was nearly dying of a heat stroke caused by his partner? Probably.
Mildly embarrassed, the ice mage practically sprints to the bathroom then quickly returns again, fully dressed. With his head down in order to avoid any awkward eye contact with any of the passengers, he slides in beside Juvia once again.
"I think Gray-sama ended up giving everybody a show anyways…" She giggles beside him, unable to help herself from giving him a little shit.
The demon slayer rolls his eyes, the ghost of a smile hovering over his lips. "Yeah, yeah…" He trails off, peering at the girl beside him who was clearly amused.
Juvia grins at the man and pulls a blanket out of her bag, shivering slightly as the air conditioner intensifies. "Can Juvia use Gray-sama as a pillow?" Her eyes have grown heavy, the lack of sleep catching up to her.
"Sure, just don't drool on me or else I'm throwing you in the aisle." He jokes, although Juvia's eyes immediately widen in shock.
"You would throw Juvia on the floor?!"
Of course she would take it seriously. She often takes everything too literally.
Gray rolls his eyes again and shakes his head. "Of course not. I was only teasing."
"Right...Juvia knew that." Pink spreads across her cheeks as she moves to lay her head down on his lap, legs curled into her body since the seat wasn't exactly long enough. Gray helps her cover herself with the blanket completely the moment she got situated.
Moments later, his fingers subconsciously find their way to her silky blue locks, threading them through the smooth strands. His scent invades her nose, causing her to snuggle in closer. It did not take long for sleep to overcome the water mage, her body and mind completely relaxed with her ice mage by her side, playing with her hair and keeping her warm.
Gray enjoys the way she looks with her head in his lap, a peaceful look on her face as she snoozes. His heart leaps in his chest yet again and he knew right then and there that he was a goner. He sighs in resignation and allows his eyelids to fall closed, soon joining the girl in a slumber.
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And there you have it! The first chapter is done. Please let me know what you think in the comment section. Thanks so much for reading, I'll see y'all at the next update!