Ch. 25 — Frosted Lands

Day: 25

Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail or the song You are My Sunshine.

Genre: Romance

Summary: AU. Juvia goes for a walk in a snowy park. She does not expect to find anyone else there, but fate does love to play tricks.

Juvia Lockser strode along the icy path, ignoring the cold as it pierced through her clothes. Her breath spilled out in a visible cloud every time she exhaled. The lake on her right was frozen into drifting chunks, and all of the plants that usually lined its shores had long since withered and died. This was Juvia's favorite time of year - when all was quiet and still. When nothing moved except for the trees in the wind.

Lost in her own mind, she continued to drift along the trail. Her foot caught on a frosted root that stuck up through the snow, and Juvia fell forwards with a shriek. An hand grabbed her arm seconds before she hit the ground. She yanked herself out of the stranger's hold and whipped to face them, face flushed with embarrassment.

The man's height struck her first. He was tall, at least a foot taller than her. His dark hair stuck out in every direction, and she could make out a prominent scar directly over one of his eyebrows. He a single earbud in his left ear, and the other one dangled loosely at his side.

"You need to be careful," He stated calmly. "It's slippery this time of year."

"I-I-" Juvia stuttered. The man raised an eyebrow, and Juvia's blush darkened; yet, his face broke into a friendly smile.

"My name's Gray Fullbuster."

"Juvia Lockser." The bluenette replied softly.

Gray nodded. "You know, it's rather lonely walking around here alone." He playfully held out an elbow. "Would you like to accompany me, lady?"

Juvia nodded mutely and twined her arm with his. Gray grinned, and slid the other earbud into her ear. The sound of cheerful music filled her head.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine…

As the two walked in the cold, frosted park, Juvia looked up at her companion. Her eyes dwelled on the large, beaming smile in it's seemingly permanent place on his face. How fitting, Juvia thought as the music rang in her ears.

Hehehe. Fluff X3.

Mira: KAWAII!

Freed: *throws self at Laxus* We found you!
Laxus: We?

Bickslow: The Raijinshuu's all here, baby!

Evergreen: Indeed!

Freed: *glares at Mira* You cannot take him from us…

Mira: *glares with equal ferocity*

Laxus: *sweat-drops*

Haha.. Alright, Mira, I think it's time for you to go.

Mira: Wha?

*pushes Mira out door*

Laxus: …can I go too?

Freed: NEVER!

Laxus: …

Ummm…. ALRIGHTY, THEN! Here's my opinion for today:

I don't like it when people hate on authors who ask for reviews. (Though it has never happened to me personally.) All they want is some feedback on their writing — how will they get any better without some?

Review Replies:

crazyangelgirl21: WOW! Really, a week?! I could never go for that long… I kind of just moan, groan, and cry for an hour or two then keep watching… On another note, it's good to be Happy every once in a while! XD