Lucy was in a terrible mood. Her day didn't start off bad; she woke up in a good mood, had relatively easy classes that day, and went to the library to study for an upcoming midterm. She was concentrated on her books, enjoying the peace that the library offered, until she heard frustrated groans from someone at the computers.

Looking back on it, Lucy wished she didn't glance up.

Pink. There was only one person she knew with pink hair, and that was Natsu Dragneel. Now here she was, sitting at home with her head lying on her desk, contemplating life and how she wished she would think things through more before acting on impulse.

Because really, why did she think helping the boy who picked on her all through middle school and basically made her life a living hell was a good idea?

Oh yeah, because she's an idiot, that's why.

Suddenly she heard a buzzing coming from her pocket, and slowly pulled her phone out, hoping that whoever was calling wouldn't make her day any worse than it already was.

Lucy smiled at the caller id and answered in a happy voice, feeling much better already. "Hey Juvia!" It was only a few days ago that she met her new blue-hair friend. She had been at the pool swimming, having needed to clear or mind of school for a while and she found physical activity or writing always helped her. Lucy had noticed how fast Juvia was in the water, and was so impressed she couldn't help but start a conversation with her.

"Hello Lucy! Juvia was wondering if you wanted to hang out?"

"Sure thing! What did you have in mind?" Lucy smiled, seeing this as a perfect opportunity to cheer up after that run-in with Natsu. "Juvia was thinking we could meet at the coffee shop near campus."

"Okay sounds good! I'll see you in ten." Hanging up the phone, Lucy grabbed her purse and shoes and headed out; wanting to make sure she got there on time. She had never actually been to this coffee shop, though she always wanted to go. She was always just so busy.

She hummed as she walked along the waterfront, a calm settling on her as she nearly forgot about the days earlier incidents. She was happy; she was going to meet her new friend and get to know her more, then she'd got back to her apartment later and work on her novel for a bit before studying again, and hopefully she would never have to see that pink haired idiot again.

Soon the coffee shop came into view, and she couldn't help but wonder why she never came here. She heard it was a fun spot, and not like other coffee shops where students go to study, this one was more like one where students go to unwind. It was well know, with its intriguing symbol and name, Fairy Tail.

Upon entering, Lucy smiled as she saw Juvia sitting at a table.

That is, until she saw someone sitting with her.

Cautiously, she started to walk over to the table, a little bit confused. Lucy remembered Juvia saying she had a boyfriend, but she didn't think she'd bring him with her when she asked her to hang out. After all, she didn't really feel like being a third wheel.

"Lucy-san! I'm glad you agreed to meet Juvia!" At Juvia's bright smile, smiled back with a small wave, and glanced at the man who was sitting with her friend. She blinked a few times, thinking he looked strangely familiar.

"Lucy, this is Juvia's boyfriend, Gray-sama." Gray? It couldn't be…

"Actually Juvia, me and Lucy went to middle school together."

It was.

"Really?" Juvia squinted her eyes at Lucy, as if she had become some sort of parasite.

"Uh, yeah. Sorry though Gray, I don't remember you very well." Lie.

Gray shrugged and took a sip from his coffee and gestured to the seat across from him and Juvia. "Didn't think you would. Although," smirking, Gray leaned forward a little bit, "I bet you remember Natsu." Lucy's eyes widened just as Juvia's brightened. Natsu told him. Of course they'd still be friends after all of these years.

"Natsu? Does that mean you aren't Juvia's love rival?"

"Eh?" Lucy exclaimed at the sudden change in topic. "L-love rival?" She glanced at Gray who didn't even seem fazed. "No! Of course not Juvia! I mean no offence Gray, but you really aren't my type."

"None taken."

"Good. Juvia wouldn't want to make you my love rival."

Sighing, Lucy reached for the tea that Juvia had thoughtfully ordered for her before she arrived. Apparently this outing wasn't going to make her day a whole lot better; if anything it made it worse. "I'm glad too." Because if she could figure out anything from knowing Juvia as long as she had, it's that she can be scary if she wants to be.

"Anyway Gray, it's kind of hard to forget someone with pink hair who constantly mocked and tormented me through middle school." Her eye twitched just thinking about him.

"Natsu tormented you?" Juvia asked, looking concerned for her friend and slightly annoyed. Maybe Lucy could take that as a sign that she didn't like Natsu either. "Yeah, all the time. He would make fun of my hair, or call me weird, and always laugh at me for getting good grades or studying." Lucy saw Juvia frown and Gray turn away, seemingly not interested in the conversation, but Lucy new better. "Plus the fact that his friends never stopped him made it all the worse. But that was a long time ago, I'm pretty well over it now."

"Oh, Juvia is so sorry Lucy! Next time Juvia sees him he will be sorry." A dark aura started to surround Juvia as, Lucy assumed, many dark and menacing thoughts of what exactly she would do to Natsu entered her mind. Frantically waving her hands, Lucy shook her head, "no, you don't need to do that! It's in the past, don't worry about it Juvia!"

"It may be in the past but you're right, no one ever stopped him. That wasn't fair to you." Gray was looking at her now, and she could tell that this was his way of saying sorry.

Lucy just shrugged and took a sip from her tea. "It might not be fair but it's life. Plus, I know that he was just a kid in middle school, and middle school sucked for a lot of people. I'm over it."

The trio continued on for about an hour, just chatting and getting to know each other more, and Lucy couldn't help but smile. It seemed like seeing Gray didn't completely ruin the rest of her day after all.

Okay so not entirely happy with this chapter but ohhh well. I hope you guys enjoyed it anyways even if there was no plot development really lol. I'm sorry XD

But I really wanted to establish Lucy's relationship with Gray and Juvia (cause Graylu brotp amirite)

Also yeah, Gray might not totally be in character but I like writing him this way.

Until next time!

~567random