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Juvia's P.O.V
"L-l-l-evy…I-i-I can't…..b-breath..", My airway has been blocked by Levy's intense hug. Her arms are around my neck. I would be glad if she hugged in right at my torso but I knew Levy is very intimate with me. Maybe her emotions boosted her strength,… in hugging me.
"Oh Juvia…I missed you so much… Why weren't you answering my emails? I'm so worried about you.", She said, ignoring my whimpering. My vision started to blur, my breathing heavy. If Levy wouldn't let go, I fear I may black out.
"L-l-l-evy…", I whispered. My vocal chords seem to be affected as well.
"Levy, Juvia's going purple.", Erza informed.
"Levy, you should loosened up a little. Juvia….. JUVIA!", Lucy's voice calling out my name was the last thing I heard…
Before I lost consciousness.
Gray's P.O.V.
I was calmly eating my lunch with Natsu when a rush of voices came from the center of the cafeteria. People started to rush in, maybe speculating about what's happening.
"hhksey.. whasdfrts whsifitt thetjksjm?", Natsu asked, mumbling through his food.
"I don't know. Maybe someone throw off. They might be looking at bits, wondering what food they ate.", Curiosity took over me for a bit. That's the table where Juvia, Lucy and Erza was sitting. What happened? Then as if to answer my mental question, Levy came running towards us.
"G-g-gray..", catching her breath. "J-J-Juvia….lost her…"
Without another word, I came rushing towards their table.
Erza was commanding the crowd to settle down and give the incident some space. Lucy was holding the unconscious Juvia in her arms, she may have open a celestial gate because a big fan with face was fanning Juvia, like a manual electric fan. I rushed in, pushed away people and instantly grab Juvia.
"Gray…", Lucy called my name warily.
"I'll bring her to the infirmary.", the crowd started to move away as I carry Juvia like my own bride. I stared at her for seconds... she looks fragile...unstable...beautiful. Her face is paler than before. Her eyelids hiding the beauty that her eyes have... and her lips...Juvia...I want to... NO! NO! Gray focus!.I have to bring her to the infirmary.
Running towards the infirmary will take lots of time. Walking will be even worse. Ice might do the job.
"Freeze", as I extend my hand and visualize a path forming towards the infirmary, ice formed instantly. And like a professional skater, we started sliding our way. I don't care if the principal detained me for messing up the corridors. What matters is Juvia…
Nurses came rushing towards Juvia when I laid her down in the infirmary bed.
"She'll be fine. She might have fainted due to lack of nutrition. Have she eaten anything yet since this morning?", The doctor asked me.
"No. She haven't taken her breakfast yet.", I diligently replied. I've been keeping an eye on her ever since she's at home. I even saw her walked like a runway model then slipped through the doorway. I can't help but giggle. Such a cutie. Maybe I'm a stalker but I really do care about her now that she's acting all weird towards me.
"When she wakes up, let her eat a proper meal, Gray. I'll be leaving.", and the doctor bade me goodbye. It's just me and Juvia inside the room. Laying there, just inches away from Juvia, makes my heart race. Even when we had an earlier encounter with stupid Natsu kicking me, my heart ran like wild inside my chest. Why Juvia? Why have you changed? Why have you become cold towards me? Why is our friendship like this? What has become of you all of a sudden? Why Juvia?...Why….
Funny how I didn't even noticed myself caressing Juvia's cheeks. Her breathing is even. Maybe I worry too much. Maybe I care too much. Maybe…maybe Juvia… if you just..
"Caught you.", Lucy poked me at the back. It startled every nerve in my body, making me jump at the sudden voice of Lucy. She's looking intently through my eyes, as if pulling the answer straight out of it. What does she want from me….what does.. WAIT… HAD SHE SEEN ME CARESSING JUVIA'S FACE?! (O_O) OH NO. STUPID STUPID GRAY!.
"Great. You're here. I'll be leaving. Take good care of her. Bye Lucy.", while biding her farewell, I avoided her eyes. I'm too embarrassed. (T_T)
"I saw that…. You were all gootchie gootchie chuuu on Juvie…caressing her face. Tell me Gray, do you have feelings for Juvie?", Lucy said, teasing me with her words accompanied by her voice.
"No I'm not caressing her.", I defended.
"Yes you are.."
"No."
"Yes."
"No."
"Yes. I caught you."
"I said I'm not caressing her!"
"So you're telling me I'm a liar?! Just admit it Gray! It's just me! Admit it or I'll open the gate of Aquarius.", she demanded. Blackmail. (T_T) There's no escaping this.
"Alright! Alright! I did caress her cheeks. There's dirt all over there. I'm just removing it.", I lied.
"Sure sure Gray. Whatever you say. It just pleases me to see you care for her. I way you snatched her from me awhile ago…and the way you carry her. Tell me, do you have feelings for her?", Lucy asked, sitting close to me.
"She's my friend. She's our friend. That's why I'm really concern about her.", to the point where I stalk her at home. But I couldn't tell Lucy that.
"You're right. I miss the old Juvie – happy, cheerful and always following you around. But people do change – change back to the way they were when the reason for their change is gone.", she said meaningfully. I don't get it? It's been circling in my mind for quite awhile. Why in the world did she changed?
"Yah. Why has she become like this…back to being a loner.", I asked Lucy.
"Don't tell me you don't know.", Lucy eyed me.
"Know what?",
"The reason for her….renewed actions…? Your ice must have numbed you already.", Was that sarcasm?
"Me? I don't understand, Lucy.", More questions started circling my mind.
"You're so stupid Gray. I can tell you why. But I am in no position to tell you. Ask Juvia.", What will I ask her? Could I just ask her, "hey Juvia, why did you stop following me around?". It's inappropriate. I'm not ready to ask her yet. I don't know the right question. Maybe I'll ask her someday, but not today or when she wakes up. Just when Lucy was about to say something, Erza came.
"Gray, Levy's looking for you.", Erza said while approaching Juvia's bed. "Thanks for bringing Juvia to the infirmary.", She nodded towards me.
"Nothing big. I'll be going..", I got up and walked towards the door. But before I closed the door, I have one message for them.
"Hey Erza, Lucy…do me a favor…please.", I pleaded.
"Sure, as long as you stop stripping.", Erza said.
"That can't be. It's an unconscious act, like blinking. Please guys..as a friend."
"Sure sure Gray. What is it?", Lucy said.
"Don't tell Juvia that it was me who brought her here…"
And I left with a nod.
A few minutes later, along the corridors of Tower of Elements University…
"Hey…How's Juvia?", Levy asked, worried.
"She's fine. Tell me what happened.", I demanded her.
"Well… I really missed my bestfriend. So when I saw her, I couldn't help but hug her so tight. I didn't know that I'm already suffocating her. I'm sorry.", Levy said, without meeting my eyes.
"I understand. It's a good thing you're here again…Levy.", she looks even more mature than when a last saw her a year ago. People do change. Especially in one's physical characteristics.
"So you're going to tell me something…What is it?", I finally asked Levy.
"It's been a year, Gray. How are you and Juvia?", she asked candidly, her smile returning to her face. Well, I didn't know what to answer. A year? What happened between me and Juvia? She became cold and always blasts me with water. She gets angry easily. She often ignores me. She hates my presence, I can feel it. She….doesn't care about me.
"Nothing.", I just told Levy.
"*sigh* Stupid slow Gray. Have you given her the red rose sculpture?", Levy finally asked.
Yah. That red rose sculpture that Juvia really loved. I haven't have the courage to give it to her.
"No…I haven't."
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