Chapter Three: Good Morning
Juvia wakes up, slowly realising that she no longer lives in Oak Town but in Magnolia as she turns her head to the right and looks out her window. She rises her torso a bit to have a better look around. She remained the furniture where her predecessor had left them. Her desk to the left, the same wall that her door is placed. Her wardrobe infront of her next to some shelves that would hold her TV, books and very few personal items. And in the middle of the room a rather big sofa that adjoins her bed at the end so she could watch TV in both positions: laying on her bed or sitting on the sofa.. Juvia sighs. She still has to unwrap all her packing cases. Then, maybe, she would feel more comfortable. After all, Juvia didn't know anybody from around here and the only one person she would call her friend was still back in Oak Town. She really misses her good old friend Gajeel. As a result Juvia gets up, walks around her boxes and heads across their corridor to the bathroom. Her morning routine calls her and she needs to pee, to drink coffee and to brush her teeth before unpacking all her stuff. The moment she opens the door to the bathroom she immediately gasps. Right in front of her there is Gray. They are looking at each other, both startled and in need of words .Gray has an excuse. He his brushing his teeth. But Juvia's lack of words only seems awkward. Why would he be here this early? Why would he be in only his boxers? And why can't Juvia bring out a word?
„Mhm, morning?", he mutters, foam filling his mouth.
„M-morning...why, what are you doing here and why do you...", Juvia drops her expression but points to Gray's lower body where he was certaintly missing his pants. Gray spits out the foam and smirks. „Well,you're no one to talk".
Juvia shrieks by the realisation of not wearing anything but her underwear herself. Head fully blushed she runs back to her room and closes her door. Leaning against said door she sinks down and covers her face with her hands.
Why is this happening? Of all people... Juvia can't take this.
„Hey, sorry to scare you there. Natsu passed out in Lucy's room and I happend to sleep on the sofa. Didn't you hear us? We were pretty loud after you went to sleep."
„It's alright. Juvia became really tired. I ähm. Just lock the door next time, will you?"
As much as Juvia likes to grab ta view on that body, being caught out of the blue is to heavy for her heart.
„I'm done in the bathroom, you can go. In case you want some coffee you can join me in the kitchen afterwards."
Who's apartment was this again?
She does as he had suggested. Getting dressed in shorts and an old festival shirt she finishes her morning routine in the bathroom. Subsequently, she takes her seat in the kitchen. He had already placed a mug of coffee right in front of her and she grabs it. She snatches a brief look at her adorable Gray before sipping her delicious elixir of life. He was looking down on his phone, reading an article. She wants to start a conversation. One that would not make her appear like an idiot for once. But how? Flirting and getting men's attention isn't one of her best features either. Maybe just keep it simple.
„What are you reading there?"
He doesn't rise his gaze while responding: „Just checking some results and time records of last season's swimming participants".
Swimming? He's interested in swimming? That's the best pass she could wish for. She actually IS a professional swimmer. That's how she got her scholarship.
„You're into swimming?"
„I plan to pass this season's qualification. I want to participate in this year's regional championship and go to Crocus."
„That's funny, this year I also want to compete." Now she got his attention. He is looking up to her in puzzlement, asking for an explanation. „I qualified last year, but I had to cancel during some private stuff...But this year will be different. Not only will I participate I want to win a medal!", she confidently said wearing a smile.
„You what? How come I've never heard of you?"
„As I said, I qualified but couldn't compete. Someone else had the chance and no one outside my town would hear my name"
„So you must be really good then?", he seems quite interested.
„Do you want me to teach you a lesson since you couldn't pass the qualifying last year?",she teases and tries to sound sexy.
Bold move, Juvia! Where did that come from. U got it. I knew you got it in you!
„Haha, how cute. Got me there. But I know what I do. Thanks though".
Cute? I tried to be seductive! But hey, I can work with cute. Better than weird.
Back with his interest focused on his phone the conversation seems to be over. Juvia uprises in order to get to the fridge. She swoops for some leftovers from yesterday and goes to her room. Little did she know that her enticing Gray followd her movement behind her back and was yet again surprised to see her shirt. He didn't give it much attention before but she must've got it from Rock Anthem. Tickets to that festival were hard to get and very expensive. How come this girl that showed up so shy and odd in the first place turns out to be a sportswoman and rock addicted? Maybe she'll be fun to have around after all and make a good match for their circle of friends.