It's a Little Misunderstanding Chapter 3: Lucy's Unanswered Calls Break Her, a fairy tail fanfic

Hi, everyone! I've been in a really good mood lately. Last night, I sprawled a bunch of Loke's pictures on the floor and chose my top 5 of his best pics. Then I glued them to my wall and when my mother came in that night to check on me she nearly had a stroke. Well…unfortunately...she took them down...but luckily…she didn't tear them apart like she usually does. My mom is always against me watching anime , I don't know if she realizes how much fun I have when I watch it, my dad doesn't really care that much on what I watch as long as I don't watch the kind of stuff I'm not suppose to see…yet… Oh well….this chapter is more on GRAY and JUVIA, Loke's moping around the spirit world obviously depressed for the most bizarre reason, probably because he just got his heart ripped out by seeing Lucy confess to Gray. Loke should really get a life...well…I guess Lucy IS his life.

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Chapter 3

Lucy and Gray were walking in the park after Lucy's sudden confession to Gray that surprised him so much. I thought she liked Loke, Gray always thought when thinking about Lucy's love life when he had nothing else to do. The two of them we're silent, they weren't talking and it seemed like they didn't even notice each other. Lucy was deeply troubled. She had this throbbing feeling in her chest and figured this was becoming too serious for her to handle. Loke saw her…she saw Lucy did that stupid and idiotic thing to Gray…Lucy tried not to worry about the enormity of what she just did. Was Loke mad at her? If so, would he forgive her if she apologized? If he doesn't, then what can Lucy do? Probably nothing anymore, Lucy said to herself. If it wasn't too late she would beg to his knees now to ask for his forgiveness. But what if it's too late, Lucy thought. A frown was beginning to form on her lips. She didn't like this one bit. And what's with Gray taking her to a walk when he's not even talking to her. Lucy folded her arms and sighed a heavy sigh.

"Lucy…" Gray finally said. The two of them came to a sudden stop near a lamp post. Lucy stared at Gray with wide intent eyes, frowning. Gray ignored this and was suddenly debating with himself if he should tell Lucy or not, if he did, it would probably hurt her feelings. IF she really did like him and that confession was true. The shocking truth is Gray does have feelings for Lucy and once he even considered that he should take the next step with her. But the one Gray really loves, but like Lucy doesn't have the courage to tell her was, Juvia. It sickened Gray to think that after all this time he was planning on telling Juvia never once did he succeed.

"I…do..have feelings for you…" Gray added as Lucy's eyes widen in amazement. Lucy always thought of Gray as a friend and never someone she would share a romantic interest towards. Lucy admitted it that Gray was handsome, he was also responsible too, and very mature it was easy to trust him. But something was always in Gray that made Lucy think that he was not the right guy for her. Maybe because all this time, she's been in love with Loke, Lucy shuddered at the thought, she hasn't been saying Gray the way he sees her. But what about…Lucy tried to catch a breath…Juvia…

"Gray…I…" Lucy was struggling with her words. She did not want to hurt Juvia or cause her any trouble. But she had to be careful with Gray too, he may not be used to rejection, and one false move Lucy could hurt him too, emotionally, she was not match for him physically. Lucy clenched her arms as she fought with herself. There were so many decisions to be made. How can she not hurt Juvia and Gray at the same time? Maybe, she should tell Gray the truth. That it wasn't a really confession that it was just a cover up for a clumsy mistake that I made and for being the coward that I am.

"Lucy, I know you're confused. But so am I too. I'm not trying to hurt you, or make you cry. But it's just that you know, I like you, but I'm in love with Juvia." Gray said in a fury of words that seemed to capture Lucy's heart. She wasn't going to hurt anybody this day. Of course, there's Loke, but that was earlier. Lucy decided she would take full responsibility for her actions and apologize to Loke when she gets home. Lucy let out a voice full of laughter that took Gray by surprise. He stepped back to let Lucy enjoy her moment. Whatever Lucy was thinking right now did not made sense to Gray.

"Oh, boy, Gray, for a second there I thought I had to choose between hurting you or Juvia…" Lucy said and there was laughter again. Lucy was her usual happy and energetic self. And Gray wondered why he had to worry so much about her when she's talking this all too well. Seriously…Gray did not know what was going on in Lucy's mind right now. Perhaps…Lucy DID really like Loke. If that's the case Gray and Lucy were in the same tight position. The two of them were too scared to trust on their feelings.

"That confession a while ago…that was a cover up right? Because..Loke was there?" Gray said and the truth suddenly crashed into Lucy like a ten wheeler truck smashing a minivan into tiny bits of shattered pieces. I guess..she didn't have to tell Gray since considering the circumstances he's found out for himself.

"Yeah..I'm sorry Gray.." Lucy said and felt like she was also meant to apologize to Gray. Being treated like a decoy to fool someone wasn't exactly what you called friendship. But Lucy knew that Gray understood her and that makes her more comfortable. Gray knew what it was to get frustrated, to feel so down and depressed, the desire and the wanting to tell that someone how you feel but you just can't, Lucy felt all that too.

"It's okay, Lucy. But, one question though, why haven't you told him..I thought you were together all the time when you're not hanging out with me, Natsu, Happy and Erza?" Gray said. The answer to his question was just too simple. Lucy was scared. Terrified. Afraid of what might become the outcome. Loke was a spirit and it broke Lucy's heart to think about it. That means they could never be together, and Loke will eventually find a spirit that he will love more than Lucy. Then eventually she will have to let him go. One thing also, Lucy held on to Loke's key, she was her owner, and she fought with him arms in arms in battle. But she was so in love with him nevertheless.

"I'm scared. How about you, why haven't you told Juvia? I guess you know she probably likes you a lot." Lucy said and this made Gray smile. Fortunately for Gray..he did not have the exact same situation as Lucy. Juvia was human after all and Gray was human as well. Gray also knew how Juvia felt about him, Juvia was always open about her feelings for Gray just like Loke is open about his feelings for Lucy.

"I'm scared too Lucy. That maybe when I tell her, she'll lose interest in me. And now that I'm so in love with her, I can't let that happen, it could be the end of me loosing Juvia. When a guy loves a girl, to a point that he can give up everything just so they end up together, he will never be able to find love again. " Gray said. His words we're so magnificent it was like he quoted them from a century old manuscript. Lucy was touched with Gray had just said. The extent of his love for Juvia was immeasurable. That when a guy loves, he gives up everything to be together with that person, to be the person that, that someone wants . If only Lucy was like Gray.

"Juvia's head over heels for you Gray. She's madly in love with you too. She wants to be with you as much as you want to be with her. Juvia loves you more each day and she'll continue to do so for the rest of her life. And let me tell you this, how about we go back, Juvia's probably awake by now, and I think it's the right time to tell her your feelings." Lucy said. Gray locked his arms around Lucy enclosing her in a hug she wasn't expecting. Lucy hugged him back too and they were in each other's arms. She tried to imagine Loke being the one in front of her. But she soon found out it wasn't going to do her any good.

"Thanks a lot, Lucy. For a girl you've given me a lot of courage. Well… Let me tell you this as well..when we arrive at the guild…summon Loke, that guy can't be mad at you for too long, I think it's time he should know how you feel." Gray said. Lucy wasn't sure if she'd agree to what Gray had just said. She was not ready to face Loke yet. If she sees him, it will be one hell of a nervous breakdown for Lucy. But Lucy just kept silent anyway. Gray would confess to Juvia end of story, Lucy guessed that Loke was still mad at her despite what Gray had said. The two of them started to find their way back to the guild. Lucy and Gray we're linking arms. But it had no malice it was friendship in its purest form.

"You guys think Loke will be okay?" Levy asked Cana and Bisca after they put Juvia into the infirmary. Mirajane was up there with her too. Checking on her vital signs. Mira said Juvia was just in shock.

"It would probably take some time for him to get over on what he just saw. Poor guy….I hope Lucy's planning to apologize to him." Bisca said as the three of them made it down the stairs. They went back to the bar immediately and sat there looking at the counter top. Loke was hurt. And the three of them swore they just saw tears on his eyes just before he disappeared.

"Oh…she better be planning on apologizing. What was she thinking! Lucy can be a complete idiot sometimes." Cana said in a menacing tone as she picked up her glass of wine, twirled it around and just stared at it. Cana felt no need to drink right now. After seeing Loke's face, after Lucy had deliberately send his soul to oblivion by staging the perfect confession to someone she didn't even have romantic interest toward, Cana had lost interest on drinking today.

"Great…just great…when it all seemed like it was going so well..that's when Lucy decides to make the worst decision in her entire life." Levy said folding her arms. She always knew that Lucy had her clumsy ways regarding love. But this was far too serious to be just a mere accident. Lucy couldn't hurt Loke, she would never do that, not in a million years, not EVER! It would probably kill her….well…figuratively.

"Lucy just can't manage her feelings well. When her emotions go overboard she lets them control her. That's why she makes the most outrageous decisions. But for Lucy, she might think it was the right thing to do." Bisca said. The door to Juvia's room was suddenly opened and Mirajane step out outside. She took a deep breath before heading down the stairs. Mirajane, knew she still had kitchen duty to do, after all, the day's not over yet. She went inside the bar and noticed Cana was not drinking from her glass, that quite unusual, Mirajane thought. She was just twirling it around while staring at it. Levy was not immersed in her big book as usual too. She had her glasses sitting on top of the counter untouched. That's odd, Mirajane thought for the second time. Bisca was just lost. Mirajane thought her mind was wandering elsewhere.

"Why are you all moping around?" Mirajane asked in her melodious sing song voice.

"Because we don't have anything to do…" Levy retaliated. In other words, without Lucy to fuss about, they had nothing else to do, so they were BORED. The word was not common in Fairy Tail usually everyone who belong to the guild were always up and about.

"You three always have SOMETHING to do…." Mirajane said emphasizing on the word something. And she was right. People we're always busy with something these days. It was odd to see someone not doing anything when in fact they should be doing something.

"Do you think Lucy will ever tell Loke…that…she loves him…" Levy asked Mirajane. Mirajane was sure that Lucy would..eventually..if not now..then soon…tell her feelings to Loke. Then again, considering the circumstances, Lucy would probably have second thoughts about it.

" I wish she would just be bold and say. Loke, has, admitted his feelings, so why can't she?" Bisca said. They think it's all too simple that Lucy can just go up there and tell him..tell Loke she loved him. If it was that simple Lucy could have done that as soon as she found out about her feelings.

"Lucy is such baby. You all know I like her. And I know she grew up being treated like a princess and all. But she should really…I mean really..stop over analyzing things." Cana said and took a sip of her wine. But found out she still didn't have the appetite for it. She was still thinking about Loke somehow thinking about the guy made her sad too. Stupid, Lucy. Cana thought.

Lucy and Gray arrive at the guild. Gray pushed the heavy doors open and they both went inside. Arms still locked on each other's with happy smiles on their faces, the two of them we're sharing jokes along the way. Lucy thought they we're all hilarious. They we're both dying of laughter. Levy immediately saw Lucy and she gave Bisca a light shove for her to notice as well. Bisca's eyes grew wide. Levy just sighed and nudged Cana who was not paying the very least bit of attention to the rest of the world while she was day dreaming. Cana couldn't believe it as well. The guild was empty, only a few we're left because usually at this time of the day Fairy Tail wizards we're doing jobs. Natsu, Happy and Erza we're nowhere to be found as well, probably on some expensive S-Class job considering Erza is with them. If Cana would be willing to let go of her sanity, she was not willing to do so at the very least, she would have screamed from the top of her lungs and cursed Gray to the pits of hell. They we're linking arms. Cana thought. And they look like they're enjoying it.

"What are they doing?" Bisca said in a tight whisper. "They're not suppose to do that..Lucy's suppose to like Loke…now she's linking arms with Gray?" Bisca added in a bitter tone that did not approve.

"What are you doing, Gray?" Levy asked in a menacing tone.

"What does it look like I'm doing…I'm having a great time with Lucy." Gray answered. Levy's eyes bulged like she was fighting the urge to just swing her fist into Gray's face without giving him the time to retaliate.

"You can't do that!" Levy almost yelled.

"Be quiet, Levy. Why can't I? Lucy's my friend too, you know…" Gray yelled back. Friend? Levy's anger evaporated now she was confused. Bisca was trying to keep up with what was happening . Cana was still in after shock.

"Wait…This is all a misunderstanding. I like Lucy. Yeah, she's pretty and all. But I'm in love with Juvia. So that changes something." Gray tried to explain. Cana, Bisca and Levy paused to process their thoughts for a minute. So the two of them weren't officially dating …thank god…Bisca thought. Crap…it was all just a misunderstanding…and ohhh…Gray is in love with Juvia..Cana thought. That really changes things, Gray..smart move…Levy thought.

"Where's Juvia?" Gray asked.

"She's upstairs…third room..she's fine, gray…Mira..said she was just in shock." Bisca said. As soon as Gray heard this he immediately dashed upstairs and went inside Juvia's room. Juvia's scream was heard even from the outside. Fortunately, they weren't having a fight, they we're actually talking..seriously…then Gray told Juvia…and Juvia just couldn't help but scream. At least things turned out pretty well for the both of them, Lucy thought.

"Aren't you suppose to ask us something too Lucy.." Bisca said.

"What is it?" Lucy answered.

"I don't know..maybe something like..where's Loke?" Cana said glaring at Lucy. From the corner of Lucy's eye she could feel the intensity escaping from Cana's glare. Great they're mad at me too, Lucy thought.

"I know he's mad at me." Lucy said and casted her eyes down the floor.

"Yeah..he's mad at you..so you better apologize.." Levy said. Lucy's eyes we're blank now only a little ray of happiness that usually radiated from her remained left. Bisca patted Lucy's back gently. It seemed like she was telling her it was okay, that it's going to be resolved, and everything's going to be fine. But Lucy was about to give up hope. Gray is so lucky, Lucy thought. He's escaped from it but I'm still trapped. Lucy was talking to herself now. Cana noticed she was spacing out.

"Lucy, get a grip of yourself! Summon him now! Apologize and then confess to him, right now Lucy!" Cana said taking command of Lucy's actions. It was like Lucy was brain dead she wasn't listening to Cana at all.

"Lucy listen to us…" Levy said. Still no response from Lucy.

"Lucy, please get a hold of yourself. If you would just tell him. This will all be over. " Bisca said. Mirajane appeared in the kitchen door. Looking sad.

"She's right, Lucy," Mirajane said. It made sense now. Lucy thought. She would do it and this will all be over in no time. If only she could, she has to, she has no other choice, and there weren't a lot of options for Lucy right now. Lucy could confess to Loke, she'll tell him she loved him, she'll probably apologize first, and then she'll tell him she loved him and this will all work out somehow. Color returned to Lucy's cheeks and the life was now back to her eyes in full glow.