Modern AU/ College AU
Author's Note: I really wanted to make this chapter all about the girls, but I had serious writer's block so, I kinda had to do something. I did not intend for the story to go this way.
Chapter 4: Girls Night
Juvia rang Erza's doorbell, hoping she wouldn't mind her being late. She heard footsteps and then the door unlocking. There, a red haired girl faced her.
"You're late!" she said, sternly, her eyes staring deeply into Juvia's soul.
"Juvia had slept in! Sorry!" said Juvia as she scurred into the apartment. This cause Lucy, who was already seated on the couch, to raise an eyebrow. Juvia ignored her.
"Go join the girls, I'll go get the wine." said Erza as she motioned to the couch. Juvia quickly seated herself in between Lucy and Cana, who was already a little drunk.
"Slept in, huh?" said Mirajane, "That's not like you."
"She had a date last night, what do you expect?" asked Cana, while she was drinking another glass of some clear liquid which wasn't water, for sure.
"It didn't go that way. Juvia had a lovely time but he is not for me." she said shyly.
"What?! I surely would've thought that you'd like him a little. I mean, the whole Gray thing isn't working out." said Lisanna. Lucy smiled, while Juvia faked laughed and turned a little pink.
"Anyway, how's Natsu, Lucy? You guys have to tie the knot sometime soon." said Levy, quickly trying to change the subject, almost as if she sensed the awkwardness.
"Oh, um... okay, I guess. Just as well as it was before, nothing new." she said, nervously laughing afterwards. Juvia looked at Lucy and saw that she had a little bit of panic in her eyes.
"Anything new with anyone?" asked Mirajane. There was a silence among the girls. Cana broke it as she started talking about some guy she slept with, in full detail. Thankfully, Erza walked in with wine and food for the girls.
The next few hours would be spent planning the wedding, mainly the dresses, hair, makeup, and that kind of stuff.
"Erza," asked Lisanna, "Who's going to be your maid of honor?"
"Well, I haven't thought of it. I mean, of course you're all going to be bridesmaids, but I genuinely don't know."
"Who's your oldest friend?" asked Juvia.
"Easy, Mira." Erza replied.
"Well, we weren't always friends." Mira laughed.
"What? Not always friends? How? You're both so close now." exclaimed Lucy. Both her and Juvia joined the friend group later than everyone else, and were still finding things out about everyone.
"Let me explain. I've known Mira since maybe the age of 10, so for a long time. But, I was always with the boys, causing a ruckus and she was silent."
"Basically, polar opposites. We just didn't get along. I really can't put a finger on why, though." said Mira.
"I remember!" squealed Levy, "Mira, you ignored Erza's advances to be friends."
"Right!" said Mira, with a giggle.
"But, were good now, and that's all that matters." said Erza, "Mira, I think you should be my maid of honor." Mira was flabbergasted.
"Of course, I'd love to!" The girls exchanged a hug while everyone else awed.
After the whole day of wedding planning, it was time to go home. Juvia was driving Lucy home, since they lived a few buildings away from each other. Once they got seated in the car Juvia turned to Lucy.
"Lucy-san, why were you acting weird when Natsu-san was brought up? Is everything okay?" Lucy couldn't respond. It was almost as if something was forcing her not to. The only thing she could do was cry.
"J-Juvia. I t-think I might b-be… pregnant. I don't anyone to k-know." Lucy's sobs made it harder to speak. Juvia looked at the sobbing girl with wide eyes.
"How do you know?!" she asked.
"How do you normally think you're… you know?" It took Juvia a moment.
"We are going to the drug store. Now." said Juvia as she started pulling out of the parking garage.
"N-now?" she asked, worried.
"Yes, drug store, then Juvia's place." and with that, they were off, Juvia ignored Lucy's protests. Once they got to the drug store, Juvia ran in and brought the pregnancy tests. She received stares from everyone in the store. Juvia got into the car and gave Lucy an empathetic smile.
A five minute silent drive later, Juvia barged into her Gajeel's apartment. Thankfully, that night he was at Levy's. Juvia handed Lucy the box and sent her to the bathroom. Two minutes after Lucy entered the washroom, was, Gray walked into the apartment. He and Juvia planned to meet that night, after Juvia had finished at Erza's place.
"Gray-sama, could you please leave?" she asked, trying to sound nice as possible.
"What? We finally start to date and you kick me out?" he asked, half-joking, half-not.
"Please. It has nothing to do with you. Tomorrow morning, then you can come back." she pleaded. Gray rolled his eyes, kissed her on the forehead and left. Just then, Lucy, walked out, looking stressed as ever.
"Juvia, I can't do it. I can't look." she said, tears welling up.
"Would you like Juvia to look?" Lucy nodded, Juvia picked up the little stick and stared at it, "Lucy-san, it's…positive." Lucy broke into tears. Juvia ran to hug her.
"Oh my god. I can't have a kid, not now, at least." Lucy broke free of the hug and looked at her friend, with tears streaming down her face. "Juvia, what will I do?"
"Spend the night at Juvia's. Please." she asked, as Lucy nodded. Juvia set up the place as Lucy calmed down and told Natsu she wasn't going to be home for the night.
Juvia tried for most of the night to make Lucy forget. It worked for a while, but after they finished their conversation about Juvia and Gray's relationship status, the awful movie they watched, the pizza that they ordered, and all the other food, Lucy's mind wandered again.
"How do I tell him? Do I even tell him?" asked Lucy. It was clear she put all her trust in Juvia. Lucy and Juvia had been friends for as long as they could remember. They were even roommates until Lucy moved in with Natsu, that's when Gajeel came into town and Juvia took him in.
"Juvia cannot make that decision. This is your child, Lucy-san, and therefore, your decision."
What would you do?" asked Lucy, who was on the verge of tears.
"Juvia would talk to him."
"Okay." Lucy wiped her tears, "Can he come over tomorrow?" Juvia nodded, and gave Lucy a smile which she returned.
The girls fell asleep shortly after. The next morning, Juvia was up first. It had been a gloomy day, with rain falling all morning. Juvia enjoyed it, though. She had always loved the rain, and oddly enough was in the best mood whenever it rained. Juvia prepared breakfast and at some point, Lucy woke up.
"Juvia, what time is it?"
"Lucy-san, it's 9 a.m, almost." suddenly, Lucy went pale. She sprinted to the bathroom as fast as she could and threw up. Juvia cringed. Lucy came out and sat down on the couch.
"Natsu is coming at 9:30." said Lucy, quietly.
"As with Gray-sama. But we will leave the room." said Juvia as she continued making breakfast.
Natsu found himself in the elevator of Juvia and Gajeel's apartment building. So did Gray. Gray didn't recognize his long time friend until we're both in the elevator, which was hard since he's the only person who had bright pink hair.
"Why are you here?" asked Natsu with a raised brow. He was one of the only people who knew about Gray and Juvia, and it would stay that way.
"Shut it, you ass. My girlfriend lives here. Better question, why are you here?" he asked.
"Well, my girlfriend spent the night with yours. I'm here to pick her up." said Natsu, trying to one up Gray.
"What are you, her dad?" Gray asked.
"Shut it, dumbass." said Natsu, ready to pick a fight, as he grabbed Gray's shirt.
"Why don't you, idiot?" he said as he grabbed Natsu's hair. Before they could start a full on fight, the elevator dinged open. Natsu and Gray both turned and looked. In front of them, stood a sweet old lady. They let go of each other and let her stand between them. She giggled, which concerned the two boys.
"Who knows what would've happened had I not come on this elevator." this caused Natsu and Gray to laugh. The door dinged again, this time it was Juvia's floor.
The two walked to her door and Gray rang the bell. Not a moment later, Juvia answered.
"Gray-sama! Natsu-san! Juvia didn't know you two would be coming here together." she said gleefully.
"Didn't plan on it." said Gray as he gave Natsu a dirty look, and started to step into the apartment before Juvia stopped him.
"Lucy-san really needs to talk to him," she said as she motioned to Natsu with her eyes, "We should wait outside." Natsu gave them a quizzical look and walked in. Juvia shut the door.
A moment of silence followed as Juvia rested her back on the door. "I missed you." said Gray as he put his hand on her hips.
"Juvia missed you, too." she gave him a light peck on the mouth.
"First night as an official couple and we didn't even spend it together."
"Juvia will make it up to you today." she said with a wink. They just stood there silently, for a while. Suddenly, the door Juvia was leaning on, opened, which caused both Juvia and Gray to slightly stumble back. There stood Lucy and a shocked Natsu.
"I-I gonna be a dad." he said, as Lucy basically pushed him out the door.
"Thank you for last night, Juvia. I can't repay you." Juvia gave her a smile which Lucy returned, then walked off while still slightly pushing Natsu. Gray and Juvia walked into the apartment.
"What's that all about? He's gonna be a dad?" Gray asked as he settled himself into Juvia's place.
"Oh, Lucy-san is a little pregnant. But don't tell."
"A little?" Gray asked.
"Well, she's not showing." she laughed as she jumped on top of Gray, who was seated on the couch.
"Is this the part where you make it up to me?" Gray asked, as he started to undress Juvia. She nodded.
Gray and Juvia moved themselves to the bedroom. After they were finished, they just laid there, cuddling.
"Gray-sama, we should go on a trip together. After exams." she proposed.
"Okay, where?"
"Juvia knows this very nice resort!" Gray smiled.
"And what do we tell everyone?" he asked.
"Juvia is visiting a friend, and you are visiting family."
"You have this all figured out, don't you?" he pulled in closer, as he kissed her forehead. She smiled.
"Maybe…" she giggled, "Let's get dressed, Juvia wants coffee."
Author's Note: I know I said no babies, but I lied. I feel like I'm working too much on the subplot. I just happen to have a lot of Jerza and Nalu feels recently. But, the next chapter should be mainly about Gruvia, and their exams! Therefore the trip should only be a few chapters away!