I'm so sorry , that it's a little boring and confusing . But it's gonna get better ( I hope q_q ) . Anyways the POV's vary a lot . So don't be too confused x_x Anyways this chapter is pretty ... boring v_v SORRY . And also sorry for all the mistakes in it .

Love stands for ... Courage ...

Standing in front of a giant wyvern needs a lot of courage . Fighting one of the greatest wizards in history needs even more courage . But facing your feelings needs the most . Gray never did the last point . After losing his family .. After losig Ur , he couldn't face his feelings anymore . Because pain will make your heart weak . Pain will drain all the feelings out of it . Pain will make it go numb . What do you do , when your heart is cold as ice ?

Find someone to melt it away .

Despite Gray's rejection , Juvia didn't feel down . No , not at all . Well , that's what it looked like . Juvia was still lively . Juvia was still happy . Juvia enjoyed the time in the guild . Nothing could kill her feelings for Gray , because she was stronger than that . And as many times as he'd reject her , she would always face the rejection . As long as he was happy , she was too . However , that was something Gray didn't realize . The young man still felt horrible and guilty for being so harsh to his fellow nakama . But ... Why ? Juvia seemed happy ... Juvia seemed okay ... But he felt terrible . What is wrong with me?

Be aware of your feelings ...

Gray took a sip from his glass . Oh cold , delicious fluid . He liked drinking . Not as much as Cana does , but he liked it . After every mission , the first thing he'd do would be getting a drink of Mira , while telling her proudly how good the mission went . And so he did , what he does everyday . After coming back from his mission , he enterred the guild and made his way to the bar . Not many people were around , because of the weather . It was the beginning of the summer , so most of the people would go out . Understandable , right ? It was sunny , but not overly warm . A light breeze was blowing around town , lifting skirts up here and there .

His eyes wandered around the guild . Immediatly he met the eyes of a certain blue-haired girl . As their gazes met , a deep pink color flushed over her cheeks as she quickly turned her head to the right . Juvia bit her lip and nervously played with her hands . For everyone else Gray's eyes would be ... well eyes . But for her , his eyes were like a deep , dark cave , in which you could get lost forever ... and wish to never be found . The ice mage raised an eyebrow and looked at heir weirdly , as she furiously shook her head to get her fantasies out of there .

Confront your feelings ...

Stop it , Juvia ! , she thought . Be strong . Don't bother Gray-sama . Hold the distance . Make him happy . You can live without him . She kept on repeating those phrases ... But nevertheless she could not believe them . Her heart was yearning for him , screaming his name , pleading her to walk over to him . The water mage let out a sigh . What do I do ... Juvia can't live without Gray-sama ... Juvia can't live with Gray-sama . She was doubting herself ... doubting if the love for him was still stronger than her desire . She had to be honest to herself . The water mage always put herself behind Gray . But that's what she wanted , right ? Is it still what she wants ?

Juvia gave him another look . He was already talking to Mira . For him the gaze meant nothing . For him such things will never mean anything . She had to be honest to herself ... for her own sake . Do they have a future ? She loved him . She will always love him . But she had to realize ... As much as her feelings weigh , they could never lift up Gray's . And so there was one option left . She could not stop loving him . So she had to lock her feelings up ... Somewhere safe . Maybe one day he'll love her back .

Accept your feelings ...

Gray stretched after finishing his drink . He gave Mira a short 'Thanks' and walked to the door , before stopping suddenly . He looked over at Juvia . She looked weird . Troubled . Confused . A worried look stayed on her face , wich made Gray's heart drop . He swallowed and rubbed the back of his head . Guilt started to creep up again and he couldn't stand that look anymore . Slowly Gray walked over to her and coughed to catch her attention . She immediatly looked up and starred at him , a litte suprised . "You're not going out today?" , the raven-haired boy asked , while trying not to sound and act too awkward . The bluenettes lips parted a bit , but then got smacked together again . She pouted . It looked cute . Gray couldn't help but think of a little kid , which fell .

But Gray lost his thought right in the next moment . Suddenly tears were streaming down her face dripping onto her dress , which she grabbed tightly . Gray's jaw dropped and he flailed around furiously : "O... OI WHAT'S WRONG !?" . That young man wasn't good with girls . And he was worse with crying ones . He turned around to see , if there was anyone to help ... Lucy , Erza , Wendy or anyone , but all he got to see were guild mates , who were looking at him or giving Juvia worried looks .

Give your feelings a chance ...

Juvia kept on sobbing and sobbing . She looked awfully much like a little kid at the moment . And Gray ? Gray was totally overwhelmed by the situation . How does one deal with a crying girl ? Damn damn damn damn ... When Erza comes back , she'll think it was me ! . Out of instinct he grabbed Juvia's arm , who didn't quiet realize what was happening to her , and dragged her out of the guild saving her ( and him ) from all those looks ...

He pulled her through the whole town , to a quiet and beautiful place near the river . You could see some willows on the other side , while the water sparkled from the sunlight . Gray pushed the sobbing woman onto a bench and grabbed her shoulders . "H.. hey stop crying ... It .. will all be fine " . He didn't know what would be fine , but that's what people say to comfort others , right ? She wouldn't stop crying ... It would just get worse .

" N.. No it won't.. " . She covered her face with her hands , as the sobs started to become more quiet . The ice-mage felt sorry for her . He couldn't help but look at her , his face full of worry . "There ,there ... " Gray stroked her back , hoping it would give her any comfort . It did . His touch felt good . He didn't touch her often .. She would always be the one taking advantage of his stripping habit . A simply brush of their skin was enough for her .

Be honest to yourself ...

In that moment Juvia realized . She couldn't let go off him . Not now . Because there is too much memory , to much happiness bound to him . She's not ready yet . But someday maybe ... Her crying faded . The water mage sat up straight and rubbed some tears out of her eyes . "Thank you .. Gray-sama" . And then something happened that took away his breath . Something that made him all warm inside , gave him a fuzzy feeling and washed away his worry . She smiled at him . So carefree . So happy , So honest . And he smiled back . Because when you smile , you share your heart with someone else . So that's what they did . Sat there to share their hearts with each other .

And then for a few more moments they enjoyed the time . The warm sunshine on her face dried the paths of her tears . Just like the first time they've met . His sunshine stopped her rain . Suddenly his voice dragged her out of her sweet memories . "Let's go somewhere ... " . Juvia looked at him and tilted her head to the side . "Back to the guild ? " . "No . It's a fine day . Let's do something . Like .. I don't know . I'm hungry . We can get lunch .. ice cream ... I'll treat you ." . The ice mage turned to her , with that warm smile to share his heart one more time . Oh this is the happiest day of Juvia's life ...

And this woman , as emotional she was , crying at one moment and smiling at the other ... he was glad that he could share his heart with her .. because secretly .. it's been so long , since he smiled like that . And he missed it . And now he did again . And it gave him a warm feeling . His heart started to melt away and he didn't know why .. and how ...

Next chapter will be out this evening probably c: Thanks for reading :3 It would be nice , if you could drop off some reviews~