Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail.
A/N: Okay. This is the end of my first story. I just love number thirteen that's why I decided to make 13 chapters. And please enjoy. =)
Chapter 13: The beginning
Everything was back to normal. Levy and the others were released from the hospital just in time of the school festival. Today, we were at the A13 booth. The boys made up some game. And we, the girls, put up a diner or something like that to help increase our fund. We sold deserts and drinks. Everyone was enjoying their time.
Then I heard Belle come up to our booth with Annie. They glared at me. It seems they still hate me. They headed straight to Gray and pulled him out. They went to a corner and Belle was talking with Gray about something. I know it's none of my business but I kind of felt curious so I got an ice cream and decided to offer it to Belle. They didn't see me coming so I overheard them.
"I told you. I've had enough of your lies," Gray said impatiently.
"But you won't give me another chance?" Belle pleaded.
"Because of you, Juvia was almost hurt."
I blushed. I didn't know that Gray cared about me so much.
"That Juvia. What do you care if she dies," Belle said with tears on her eyes, "She's just a stupid girl that –
SLAP!
Gray was very angry at Belle. "Don't you dare talk about her that way. Just because all the girl friends and just because you are too, it doesn't mean that Juvia is also stupid. You know, you're the reason she's probably mad at me so I don't know why I'm wasting my time talking with you. Just accept it Belle. We're over." And with that Gray turned his back on her. And Belle continued to cry. Then they both saw me. I blushed again because I probably looked like I was eavesdropping – even though I really was. But I didn't know that Gray cared about me that much. I was so embarrassed that I turned and ran away.
I ran back to my work.
"What happened to you?" Levy asked curiously. The other girls also stared at me curiously. I just smiled and said, "Just nothing."
"So, did Gray ask you out for the night dance already?" Mirajane suddenly asked. I turned even redder.
"Oh, no," I replied.
"Not yet," Lucy winked at me.
"But we're sure he will," Erza smiled.
"Thanks guys," I smiled back at them.
"And speaking of the devil," Cana muttered. I looked at the door and saw that Gray entered the room.
"Um...Juvia," he started. All of them smiled at me secretly.
"Yes?," I tried to answer casually.
"Could I talk with you," Gray said, "privately if possible."
"Um, I'm busy at the moment and –"
"Oh, thanks for the hard work everyone and I suppose we all need a break," Erza said and she went out of the room. The other girls followed suit and they filed out leaving Gray alone with me.
"um...Would you like a cup of tea?" I asked trying to break the silence.
"No, thank you." He answered... "actually...Juvia, I was just wondering if you're really going with someone for the dance." He started.
"I thought I said I was going with someone already." I replied trying not to look at him.
"Oh, I just...I just thought that maybe you were lying," Gray said, "just like me. I mean...I'm not really going with Belle. I'll go then..." He turned away disappointedly and started to walk out.
I know that I was lying and that I'm stupid to let this moment pass. But I realized that this may be the only chance I'll get closer to Gray. Hesitantly I called out to him...
"You're right..." I said.
Gray stopped and turned to face me... "What –?" he started to ask.
"I mean about me," I stammered, "going with someone. You're right. It's a lie."
"Oh then would you like to go with," he stared at me, "me..." I was silent so he added, "if only you want to of course."
"I'll go with you then," I said trying to smile and looked at him.
"Really?" He smiled too.
"I mean, um..." I tried to think of an excuse, "You'll need all the plus points you can get."
We stared at each other for a moment then we cracked up. His laughter was music to my ears. We both laughed heartily together. Just Gray and me, together, sharing a little moment of happiness.
- The night dance...
A13 was having lots of fun dancing. The music turned into slow song. Gray and I started dancing slowly. Gray wasn't the best dancer but he was sweet and gentle.
"Juvia, about the moment in the library," Gray said and I blushed again, "um... there's nothing between Belle and I really."
I laughed nervously. "Actually, Erza explained that already. I mean you, pretending to be Belle's boyfriend. I just thought that you also fell in love with her." I said.
"Why'd you suppose that I like her?" Gray asked.
I still couldn't look at him. "Well, Belle's pretty and perfect and everything."
"Really?" Gray said, "I never noticed that."
"You're blind then," I let out another nervous laugh. He also laughed a little.
"Nope. If I'm blind," he said seriously, "then I wouldn't have seen how perfect you are."
I can't help but look at him. He smiled at me sincerely. Then I laughed.
"What?" Gray asked.
"I can't believe you actually said that." I smiled again.
"Well, I can't believe I met someone like you." He smiled. I know he was really telling the truth.
And the night was romantic. My friends are also enjoying with their partners. And so am I. The night was simply perfect.
And I had a feeling that the rest of my life in this school was going to be fun. And my instincts are always right.
A/N: Ta-da. That's it. Please Review review review. Oh and BTW thanks for all the reviews and for the others to come. And thank you for those who read this story till the very end. Hope you liked it. I'd like some comments please. I want to improve my writing skill. PLEASE REVIEW. Thanks so much for everything, everyone. =)
