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Chapter Six: Come On-A My House

Juvia really made sure Gray wouldn't have to wait long. He positioned himself on a bench in front of the public swimming pool and is now dawdling away playing with his phone. Until she comes out and runs up to him.

Isn't she a little warm? It's early summer and she is wearing hoody, jeans and boots. But maybe it's just me. I'm always very warm.

"Hey, so where are we going?" she asks excited, ready to head wherever he would take her. Gray gets up and leads the way. When they arrive at Tommy's [a burger hangout that serves anything brunch alike and of course, burgers] Gray's stomach is already calling for attention. Tommy's is the best according to Gray and Juvia has to at least try the most common sandwitch: the double decker special with extra onions, bacon and cheese.

Gray literally gobbles his one. Juvia on the other hand has a hard time taking her "sandwitch". Overchallenged she lets half her topping dropping out while her hands are covered in morted cheese.

"What are you doing?" Gray questions half in surprise half suppressing his laughter.

"I don't know how to eat such stuff. Never done before..." she admits in embarressment.

"Tzz... well, I'll show you" he sighs and demonstrates in order to help that poor little girl to finally fill her belly.

Juvia, you're weird. Cute but defenitely peculiar.

Both of them certainly gratified start to natter and get to know each other better. Gray's actually interested in her after seeing her training. What else could there be that you wouldn't see at first view? She tells him about her field of study (biology) and how much she likes the ocean. During this summer she hopes to visit it as much as possible now that she had moved closer to it. He in return gossips about his rivalry amongst him an Natsu about notes. They study the same subject (sports management) but wanted to specialize in different direction. Gray doesn't plan on leaving the field of swimming and Natsu's all fired up for basketball. There was a third friend called Erza who seems to be close to all of them ever since they started their studies. Also pottering at sports management she concentrates on the area of martial arts. And she was the best of her year. Not to mention her own talents at martial arts. Juvia imagines her to be a wild tiger based on Gray's description...

"You need to meet her in person. Kinda hard to characterize her without being mean cuz she really is a great person and friend. Once she's convinced you're in tune with the group and you've got decent intensions she's the best."

Listening to those sweet words about another girl gives Juvia unpleasant vibes. Maybe Lucy is out of the game but this Erza looms large regarding Gray.

"Sounds like you might be in love with that Erza" Juvia alleges disenchanted.

"What, Erza?! No way. She'd beat the fuck out of me, my life, my habits. No. Just friends." The idea itself is enough for Gray to shake his head to get rid of that awkward picture in his head.

"What a relief!" Juvia exhales.

"What?"

"What?"

Blushing at each other Gray resolves on ending this conversation for that day.

"So, guess we're finished here. Imma..."

"Are you going to show me your flat now?"

What?!

Right, how could I forget about that? She doesn't know the meaning of privacy. Kinda reminds me of a pink haired jerk.

"Sure..." Gray surrenders and crunches with his teeth.

Hitting his home Gray opened the door for Juvia to get in.

"Make yourself at home. My room..." but before Gray is able to have a say Juvia's already on her way to the first room on the right side - his room. As if she knew...

Sure, go ahead. It's not like I feel discomforting with an almost unknown girl sniffing around my stuff.

"You keep all kinds of knick-knacks, do you?" Gray heard Juvia giggling at that. He trails her and finds himself standing next to her in his room. Usually, this scenario ends up in the following way: Gray alone with a female he'd only known for a few hours - kissing - removing clothes if not happened so far - groping - sexual intercourse - falling asleep.

Skip that thought Gray! It's your friend's new roommate!

"Clothes and dirty laundry most of all. Sorry, didn't know I was expecting any visitor..."

"You like video games?" Never taking off your curious fasade, hm?

"Yeah, another opportunity for Natsu and me to challenge each other. Wanna try a round?" Gray pushes his luck with high hopes for her to reject and leave. Juvia doesn't create the impression of being a gambler.

"Sure, why not!" What?!

"Ahm, ok, let's play this one. It's a classic. Ever heard Street Fighter? It's advantageous for beginners. If you don't know what to do just push all buttons at once and go crazy on them. This way you obtain damage one way or the other. Loser's gonna buy the meal next time after training"

"I'm so anxious to play!" As if. I know it's nasty but you'll lern your lesson!

So they play. One round. Another one. A third one and after that Gray loses count how many times he tried to beat her. Yes! HE is losing to HER! He cannot believe it. She fucked with him. Playing all dumb and naive when in reality she is a pro. But he wants to at least win one single game.

No chance. He relinquishes all hopes and leans back on his sofa. He is sure he heard something break inside his torso. Looking to his right he presses for an answer.

"OK, share your secret with me! Why are you so good at this?"

"Maybe I've got a good friend with an aggression problem. And maybe that friend needed an opponent for his anger management. Over the years I became fairly good."

Gray groans. That explaines her level but saying it so bashfully Gray's even more disappointed in himself. Not only did he lose. He will have to buy her meal the next time. But he was right about that woman. There are planty of shapes to explore. Still waters run deep, correct? Especially for a cute professional swimmer with the propensity for brutal video games.

So far, so good. We need more tension. Voluptuous tension...