A/N: I wrote this while listening to Cut by Plumb. Beautiful song, and I think this one is slightly related. Well, at least I hope it is. It took me a while to come up with this, but I had to write it because I promised you guys. But, nonetheless, I'm happy I wrote it. That's because I'm more than happy with this one. If I had to choose, this would be my favorite out of all the one-shots I've ever written, even out of ones that are not of GrayZa. Maybe I am having these thoughts because I am still listening to the song :/ But its beautiful, do listen to it. Oh and, if you guys want this one to be a two-shot, just tell me. Because I have it planned of what I am going to write if it is a two-shot, but I'm not sure if I should yet. Watcha think?

I really do hope you all enjoy this one, because I had a lot of fun writing it. I almost feel sad myself :/ But I just wanted to show through this of how beautiful Gray and Erza's relationship can truly be. I didn't want to imply angst in this, I wanted to imply beauty. You know... did it work? I mean, do you read this and go all like; oh, that's so nice! So beautiful :'(

I hope you do! Let me know :) And this will feel much nicer if you read it with the song playing(Cut by Plumb). Annnnnnnnnd 998 views... can I have two more? Please? I'm aiming for 1k, and it makes me happy I've gotten this far :)

Without further ado, enjoy 'The Reasons Why I Love You'! P.S. I tried my best to make it match with the title, but to me it doesn't look like I did a very good job :/

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Disclaimer : Fairy Tail is not owned by me.

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She had never asked him this question, and he had never thought of the answer either. Why? He didn't know. All he knew was that she was the only reason for his existence.

"Everyone is in this world for a reason," he had said, "It just takes time for them to figure it out. But I have figured out my reason, after so long. Yet, I still am glad I've finally understood it. You cannot deny certain feelings you have towards people, and I most certainly cannot deny this feeling I have towards you. It is something so special, so… different, than any feeling I've ever felt before. How can someone ignore such a feeling which makes them want to do anything in the world for the person they're feeling it for? It is unique, and rare. Very, very rare. Because this feeling only comes once for a person, and they must realize it before it gets too late. They must take actions toward it, and tell the person they're feeling it for about it. Because this feeling is so beautiful to be experience again, and it is just too special to let go. It is the objective of their existence; their goal. It is something when once found, just cannot be let go, because it is all for the person they are feeling it for; their reason. As I said earlier, I figured out my reason for my existence. My reason is you."

She had cried after his confession, but punched him later on too. If she remembered correctly, it was the only time she cried when not for Jellal. She was still confused as to why he loved her. She was a complete and utter mess, and he could do so much better. Why her then?

"I love you, Erza," he had told her once, "And I don't want anyone else. I don't care about anyone else. And it's because I love you, I always have. I fell in love with the crying girl behind the armor who always hid her sorrows. And for me, no one can replace that girl. You know why? Because she's the only one who makes my heart beat fast whenever she's near. She's the only one who understands me, the only one who listens to my pain. She's the only one whose pain I can take away when we're together, and she's the only one who I know will always be there by my side. She's the reason I want to return home from missions, because I know she'll be waiting for me, with that beautiful smile lighting up her face. She's also the one I want to protect in a battle, the one I want to fight for. Because she is the only one who's ever captured my heart. And it didn't take anything for her to do that, she was just being herself, and she just let me break through her armor to see her beautiful heart."

She had cried again, and kicked him for it. She just hated how he made her cry every time with his words, and she hated how weak it made her feel. She didn't deserve this, not at all. But why did he keep coming back to her?

"I cannot help it," he had answered, "It's like you're a magnet and I am the metal you're pulling. I cannot help but get pulled into your beauty, letting me see all of you. I cannot help but keep loving you, and I most definitely cannot help this feeling to take your pain away. Every time you get hurt, my instincts are screaming at me to keep you from falling, even if it requires me to sacrifice my own self. I cannot help it, any of it. I just want to be close to you, and I never want you to feel pain again. I want to be beside you and I want to show you how amazing the world truly is. I want to prove to you, and to myself, that my love is strong enough to keep you here, to keep you from fading away. I'll never let you go, Erza, no matter what. I'll always be there, getting pulled into you and loving you like there's no tomorrow. Because I just can't help it."

She had slapped him and stormed away. She hated the fact that he kept coming back to her, because she knew she couldn't do it. She wanted him to hate her that night, but he never did. He couldn't.

She hated herself for whatever she was about to do, but she just wasn't strong enough to go on. Of course, he thought differently. He could never let her go away so easily, which is why she didn't tell anyone. She just sneaked out the first thing in the morning, as quiet as she could be.

She admired the river, the sounds of nature, the sound of the water rushing through. She loved all of it, yet hated it as well. She knew this was the last of anything she would enjoy, so she took her time. Soon, when she had had enough, she braced herself of her next step. She was wearing only a simple white gown, and nothing else. Her hair was let loose as the wind came by, making it flow. She closed her eyes, before muttering to him, almost wishing that he listened even if he was miles away.

"I am sorry, Gray. I love you. And I know you love me too. But I just cannot keep on doing this; I just cannot keep on living in pain. I know you want me to believe our love is strong enough to help me get through this, but I just can't go on like this right now. I… I just want to thank you for everything you've done. I want to thank you for loving me. And I am glad I finally got to know the reasons of why you love me. Thank you Gray, but I'm sorry."

Those were her last words before she did what she had to. Those were her last words before she went on ahead, drowning in his love.