Hello everyone again! So here's another chapter! ^_^
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So here's chapter six. :D
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Juvia's P.O.V.
Ugggh… Do I have to wear this stuff? (T_T)
Erza dragged me to her home the day after I fainted. She insisted (or rather forced) me to check her wardrobe. It will be a fine utilization of resources and a thrifty method too. If there's anything that looks good on me and I can wear it at any of the four categories that the modeling contest has in store, then I don't need to search in malls and buy anything. Saving the fund that my classmates donated ei? Well, that's the situation here. And right now, I'm really being dragged helplessly by Erza. LITERALLY.
"E-erza… *crying* please stop dragging me… I'll be a good girl now…", I cried out while she's pulling me like a bag along the corridor of the school.
"No can do Missy. You tried to escape 3 times. You NEED TO GO TO MY HOUSE NOW.", Erza demanded. She is the woman of steel for sure because she can carry (or rather drag) me with ease. I tried escaping her grip but to no avail. I tried squirming, using my powers, and even stripping! But no. no. Erza is really firm.
"But the contest is still two days away…I can…", Erza immediately shot me with those glaring eyes. Darkness started to seep out of her head, intensifying the stare. "Alright…*started praying*", It creeps me out when she does that.
Erza eventually let me stand up and walk when we were at the exit gates of the school. Lucy came with us in an attempt to be my very own fashion critic. But Erza demanded that she'll be the critic. So they ended up quarreling while we're walking, about fashion, experience…etc. They even talked about their cup size as if that's the basis of being a critic. As for me, I'm into thinking about what happened the day I fainted.
Lucy told me that it was Natsu who carried me to the infirmary. It's so sweet of him to do that, knowing that it's lunch time and he had to be busy eating. But he took the time to carry me. Wow. Levy was there when I woke up. She apologized and hugged me repeatedly, this time gently. She narrated her adventure abroad and all the friends she met. It's a good thing she haven't said anything about her relationship with Gray.
"Let's have Juvia decide who she wants as her fashion guru.", Lucy pointed a finger right at me.
"I have the clothes..", Erza demanded.
"I have the fashion sense", Lucy argued. Is it just me or a chain of lightning passed through Lucy and Erza? Wow. This argument is getting interesting. I want to prolong it but….Erza might slash Lucy to bits. And Lucy might open the gate of Aquarius. That will be chaos.
"I want the two of you to be my gurus. And that's final. End of story. Period.", I demanded. It was Erza's house but I know too well where the key is and how to open that gigantic door. Did I mention that Erza lived in a mansion? Not yet? Well, yah. She's a filthy rich young lady. I opened the door and jumped right in at the biggest comfortable sofa in her living room. Woooow…. Comfort at last.
Erza started to give instructions to her maids as to what our dinner is and what time we'll eat. After that, she motioned for us to go upstairs into her chamber. TITANIA'S CHAMBER! (^_^) I haven't been in her room ever. But I heard from Lucy that it's amazing and full of clothes – from jeans, shoes, shorts, blouses, even though she hasn't entered Ezra's room yet. Nobody enters Ezra's room. Erza seems to be a trendsetter… if she's not attending school.
Her room was all princess-like - her bed has a canopy with laces and veils hanging over the main bed. There are lots of ornaments in her room, like those you see in movies where the characters reside in a mansion – full of ornate objects. We entered another room, this time, two doors stood in front of us. To the right, it read, "Armory.", and to the left read, "Wardrobe.". Erza led us to the right door…why will we proceed to the armory?
"Hey Erza…we need wardrobe, not armor.", Lucy stated. Erza just gave her a smirk and opened the door. Well, I finally knew that the sign board was just a joke. Inside the room was a bunch of cabinets, categorizing different clothes – a cabinet for shoes, another for blouses, dresses etc… Wow. It was a fashion addict's heaven! (O_O) I didn't know Erza has this lot.
"So…you have a photoshoot tomorrow, right?", Erza turned and asked me.
"Yah…But there'll be a swimwear contest first before the photoshoot.",
"Soo.. swimwear it is.", Erza proceeded to the far side of the room, where a cabinet with pinkish color stood. Oooohhlala! ~ ~ There's a lot of swimwear in here. Suddenly, Erza turned towards me and….and… SHE HELD MY BOOBS AND STARTED….SQUISHING AND PINCHING THEM! (*^*)
"Kyyyaaaa! ERZA!", I swipe her hands off me. What was she thinking?!
"I'm checking your cup size. You know that mine is larger than yours.", Erza said.
"Well, YOU COULD HAVE ASKED ME!"
"I need to assess them myself. So…try this on.", then she started rummaging through her clothes. She threw some pairs over me, making me catch them wildly. UGGGHH..Why did I even enter this contest? Wait….WHY DIDN'T I EVEN REFUSE?!.
She let me try on various swimwear in her dressing room. After trying on several and receiving a no, no from Lucy and Erza, I got frustrated and went to the cabinet where all Erza's swimwear were. And I picked one that is about my size. I tried it on. And luckily… I received wide-eyes, a shocked facial expression and a nod.
"Now, you're ready for the contest.." – Erza
"Juvia's so…HHhhhhoooottt! Everyone's gonna melt! RAAAwwwr!" – Lucy
The next day… At the Tower of Elements University's amphitheater.
(O_O)
There are lots of people in here! I thought it's just gonna be the contestants, the organizers, some friends and the judges. But the amphitheater is overflowing with them! It makes me even nervous while I'm having my make-up done. Lucy's my make-up artist. The decision came through when she and Erza argued who would get this role. Erza made a clown out of me. Lucy did splendid. So it was Lucy, by unanimous decision, with which Erza also agreed.
I've seen Gray circling around the area, holding a checklist. Wow, he really does suit the role of a committee head. I do hope he doesn't strip off unconsciously while walking around.
"Ten minutes ladies! Ten minutes and the contest will start!", yelled one of the organizers. Lucy was almost finished with her masterpiece over my face. She also did my hair – in an up-do fashion fit for a bathing suit. My bathing suit was a two piece, plain white with shimmers of blue – like the sky. It seem fit to my body but it shows all of my curves just right. When I looked at the mirror…I was shocked with what I saw. I didn't even know that I could look like that… look so….presentable… and… fashionable… and soo…. Soo…
"Beautiful…", Gray said. He was standing by my side when he spoke, startling me. I could have blasted him with water but this wasn't the time. I gave him a smirk and walked towards the candidates lining up for the catwalk.
I still don't want to be around Gray…after all that happened. He should be happy with Levy now.
"Alright girls, just as we planned ok?", The master of the ceremony started his introduction of the program. When the music started playing, I started walking – no…not walking..
Modeling…. ;D
The crowd roared as I unleashed my inner confidence – walking like a boss in the runway. Other contestants followed behind me. Yes, I'm candidate no.1 because I suck at shuffled-paper decisions. (-_-) It doesn't matter. What matters is that I represent my class proudly.
We returned to the backstage after the last girl finished her walk, like we practiced. Lucy came running towards me to have my makeup retouched. Some of the girls came rushing from the stage, tugging me right through the wall. It's a good thing I kept my balance. Body contact couldn't be avoided because the backstage was a bit small. So I understand these girls. But the more they forced themselves through each other, the more I feel that my clothes are being tugged away. Good thing the chaos subsided just before I enter the stage again.
The crowd roared again as I enter the stage. I saw Natsu and my classmates raising their streamers and placards where my name is written and pictures of me are displayed. Wow. I feel a bit touchy with them supporting me. Just when I'm about to turn for another 360 degree rotation, I feel that the laces of my bikini started to come LOOSE! I tried looking at it but I fear that the judges might deduct points. GAADH! (O_O) I might end up being a laughing scandal if I don't get a hold of the situation.
I tried to turn again to see if the lace is really loose. IT IS! I saw Levy at the backstage, waving her hands towards my waist, alerting me of the situation. What to do? What to do? C'mon Juvia… you'll be walking towards the center…people will notice…
C'mon… think think… Instantly, a bright idea came through..
"Double wave..", I whispered. Instantly, two small waves of water appeared, forming a helix around my waist. I willed it to split into four waves. It took a lot of effort. Soon, the crowd roared again. Seeing effects like that was a first in the competition. I willed the two of the waves to tie the laces of my bikini. They did their job successfully. I AM SAVED! (^_^)
"Good morning. I am Juvia Lockser, 17. Representing Section-A Class-1. You cannot escape the wrath of the Rain Woman.", then I turned. The crowd cheered wildly again.
Yeey! One down! Three to go. Pwwew.. at least this one turned out well.
I'm ready for the photoshoot. :D
At the university grounds…. Juvia's walking towards a fountain at the back of a building to remove the dirt sticking to her slippers.
"Such a tiring day. That was a close call. I do hope nobody notices.", I was about to turn when a hand grabbed my waist and a handkerchief blocked my nose. I squirmed, screamed and tried to summon water from the fountain… but the villain is restraining me… WHO COULD THIS BE?! I started to fight…. Fight drowsiness….
But….
I just….
Can't….
….then it all went black.
Gray's P.O.V.
"I told you already, it's not a violation! Read the guidelines please!", I insisted at one of the contestant named Claire. She was insisting that what Juvia did during the swimwear competition was a clear violation of the rules and thus is subjected to disqualification. But I clearly didn't see anything that prohibits using one's power during the swimwear competition.
"FINE! But I'm warning you Gray. This will reach the organizers.", Claire said.
"You're warning me Claire? I am the CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE THAT IS CONTROLLING THE ORGANIZERS! HERE! Read this to refresh your memory!", I handed her the guidelines. Annoying as she is, she read it. And when she finished, she smiled sheepishly at me and became all angel-like. "I'm so sorry Gray. Please don't tell the judges. Please.",
"Whatever.", I went off administering other stuff. This photoshoot will start in 20 minutes and I haven't seen any sign of Juvia yet. Maybe she's preparing with Erza and Lucy. So I didn't pay much attention to it.
"Hey Gray, have you seen Juvia?", It was Lucy, together with Erza.
"I thought she was with you.", I said.
"We thought she's already here. Where could she be?", Erza started to look concerned.
Immediately, I handed the work to one of my assistants and proceeded outside. Where could she be? I went towards one of the buildings to see if maybe she's at the toilet. Luckily, Levy got out on time and I asked her if Juvia was with her. But she wasn't. So I took off.
One of my buddies from section-B told me that they saw Juvia heading towards the fountain behind the Research and Experiment building. I thanked him and headed towards that area.
Suddenly, a voice lingered through my ear…
"Gray…help me.", It was Juvia's voice! I looked from left to right, to the far end and around the bushes, expecting Juvia to be hiding, but she wasn't there. Then it repeated…. "Gray…help.". IT IS SO FRUSTRATING! I know that's something's wrong but I don't know what. I don't know where Juvia is and I don't know where to look. As if sensing my mental dilemma, my feet pulled me to the fountain where my buddy last saw Juvia.
And there was her slipper.
But there was no sign of Juvia…
"Gray…I need you… help me."
Juvia's in trouble.
WAAAAH! O_O What will happen to Juvia!? Who could do this to her!? Will she be disqualified in the competition? Could she be saved?
Find out and more in the next chapter of...
WHEN WATER TURNED ICE! :D
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