AN: it's finally the last installment, thanks to everyone for their support, it's been a pleasure.

-Straight A Procrastinator

Chapter 5: Forever

Two years have passed since that heated summer day when Gray saw Juvia as a woman. One year and 362 days since he finally asked her out on a real date; and it has been one year and 336 days since they announced it to the guild. But in about two minutes, their relationship was going to change, and for better or for worse Gray had to do it.

Gray pulled Juvia to the center of the guild; he grabbed two chairs for them and started to follow through with his mission. Juvia was curious, normally Gray didn't like being the center of attention, he preferred to be off to the side and enjoy his drinks in peace.

"Juvia, how long have we been together?"

"Since our first date was one year 362 days, since we've told the guild it was one year and 336 days, Gray-Sama." Juvia decided to go a long with this; whatever was brewing in his lovely head, Juvia was sure would be worth it.

"That's a really long time right?"

"Juvia thinks that depends on the person," She was worried now, not knowing where this conversation going, "Juvia, however, thinks it's not nearly enough time to be with Gray-Sama. To Juvia, only forever will suffice my longing for Gray-Sama…does Gray-Sama feel, the same?" She was almost trembling now, the thought that this may be the end of her romance with Gray hurt.

Gray cleared his throat; Mira took that as her signal to subtly direct the guilds attention to the couple. With the whole guild watching now, he spoke.

"I don't believe in "forever", or eternal love that's lasts life times," Juvia started crying now, showing the fear she had at these words, but Gray was quick on a bended knee in front of her. He held out to her an open velvet box. Inside was a ring, the band was white gold, the diamond in the middle was of a traditional cut with two sapphires on either side. When the sun hit it just right the sapphire caused the diamond to have a blue glow that greatly resembled her eyes. Juvia's eyes widened in disbelief; not comprehending was happening.

"But I promise that I'll spend the rest of my days hoping that I'm wrong, so I can spend the rest of forever with you be my side." Gray took in a breath and exhaled willing his nerves away. "Juvia, will you marry me?" Juvia was openly crying now, a hand covering her mouth to stifle her happy sobs, the rest of the guild held their breath waiting for her answer, to Gray, the seconds seemed like days.

"Of course!" she jumped in his arms, tackling him to the guild floor, she kissed him. "Of course I will." Juvia kissed him again. "I will." She kissed him a third time. Soon it was a pattern of repeated "I will", and kisses in between. Gray was barely able to get the ring on her finger in between her heartfelt reply. The guild clapped in congratulations, Gajeel and Natsu congratulating Juvia and Gray personally.

"TIME TO CELEBRATE!" That was Cana, already getting a drinking contest going. The rest of the night was spent with alcohol, happy celebrations, and the occasional drunk. As Juvia and Gray made their way to his apartment, she decided to speak. She pulled his hand, turning him to face her.

"Gray-Sama may not believe in eternal love," she gave him a chaste kiss on the corner of his mouth, "But I believe in it more than ever now because of you." She smiled, Gray lifted her chin with his thumb and forefinger, his lips brushed hers softly, and smiled. He didnt say anything, he didn't need to. Instead he led to her back towards his apartment. They both looked forward to the forever that awaited them.