So.. Love me was supposed to be a one shot deal, but some people seemed to really want more. So I'm making a second and third part! I never expected so many reviews so soon.. especially since I myself didn't like the fic very much. Go figure.
This is part two, entitled mistletoe.
Also, to the guest who called Gray ooc. I very much agree, but I like giving my own spin to characters. Honestly it's very hard for anyone but the original maker of Grays character to get him just right.
Also, I know that it's been nullified, I just tweaked things a bit to work in my story. Thank you for the compliment on my fic :)
And anyone who wanted more can thank
x-clownsdontbounce-x
As their comment was what really made me want to do more :)
Enjoy~
Ten months.
It had been ten long months since the events that took place between Juvia and Gray on Valentines day. Juvia herself had stuck around the guild, but soon found herself unable to cope and moved on to mermaid heel. All the guild members grieved the loss, they had become so found of Juvia, in what felt like such a short time..
''It's your fault''
The guild hall fell silent, all looking to the blonde celestial spirit wizard as she stared her team mate down. Gray set his drink on the bar, meeting her gaze. ''Juvia left on her own, I had nothing-''
''Bullshit''
Gasps were heard from a few onlookers. Lucy wasn't exactly known as a potty moutg'h, but Gray had pissed her off.
"You know as well as I do, she left to get away from you! Why did you have to be so hard on her? She LOVES yo-''
''That's enough, Lucy'' a voice called from the doorway.
''Ah..''
Makarov stood at the guilds entrance. His face was unreadable for a moment, before breaking out into a grin. ''Where's your holiday spirit? It's nearly Christmas after all!''
And indeed it was. In just two weeks time it would be Christmas, the shoppers and white blanket of snow served as constant reminders. But no one in the guild felt cheery enough to celebrate. Not with all the fighting between Gray and Lucy..
The two angry wizards turned their heads with a huff ,but Lucy spoke first.
''I'd be fine if Gray would just admit he did wrong!''
''..Since when are you so buddy buddy with Juvia anyway? You never cared this much before''
''Apologize to her!''
''No''
The two glared at each other for a long time. But eventually Gray got up, brushing his former friend as he passed.
''I'm done here''
Gray was fuming.
Who did Lucy think she was, talking to him like that? He hadn't made Juvia leave. She chose it on her own. She stalked him for Mavis' sake! She was the one in the wrong here she'd..
Gray stopped walking, staring down at the road ahead of him. His stomach turned in a painful way as the realization dawned on him.
Juvia had done nothing wrong.
Sure she could be a little annoying, but what was wrong with bring in love? He'd never told her not to give him chocolates, never really pushed away her advances..
..Was he in the wrong here?
Was Lucy.. right?
Slamming his fist into the wall, Gray wasn't sure what to do, what to think.. but he did know one thing.
He could not get Juvia Lockser off his mind.
''Juvia-Chan! You have a visitor!''
''Eh?''
The very puzzled wizard peeked her head up from where she'd been talking with her friends, seeing one of the newer guild members waving her to the door. A visitor? No one ever came to see Juvia..
As she approached curiously, her heart almost stopped. It was Gray.
''G-Gray-sama..''
He was rubbing the back of his neck, looking away as if embarrassed. ''Juvia..''
She blushed at the sound of her name coming from his lips, she'd missed him so.. She quickly shook her head. No Juvia, remember why you left she scolded herself.
But as the ice wizard made eye contact with her, she suddenly couldn't recall what that was.
''What.. what is Gray-sama doing here..?''
He swallowed, taking a deep breath. ''I.. ahem, master asked me to invite you to our Christmas party, for old times sake''
''Juvia isn't sure..''
''Please, Juvia?''
She stared at him, never had she ever heard Gray say please before.
''I.. want you to come'' he admitted, his cheeks the tiniest shade of pink. Juvia however, turned bright red.
''Th-Then Juvia will come!'' she blurted without thinking. But he smiled, looking relieved.
''Thank you, I have something we need to talk about''
Juvia couldn't stop the hope blossoming in her chest.
Christmas night.
All over Magnolia, lights sparkled, families got together, and friends exchanged gifts. At Fairy Tail however it was the same as always.
..A guild hall wide brawl.
But unlike most nights, Gray Fullbuster was not joining in on the festivities. He was sitting at the table close to the door, looking more nervous than a turkey on Thanksgiving.
This had even Cana intrigued.
''What's into him tonight? He hasn't even taken off one bit of clothing..''
From behind the bar, Mirajane smiled. ''He's waiting for Juvia''
''Juvia?''
''He invited her''
Canas jaw dropped half a foot. ''No way, does Lucy know? She'll kill him''
Mira shrugged, wiping down the counters as the two of them spoke. ''Apparently he has something to talk to her about''
Before the the two could discuss it further, the door of the guild peeked open, revealing the very nervous Juvia.
It was like time stopped.
Juvia stared at her former guild mates, who stared back at her, confusion filling each of their faces. Lucy spoke first
''Juvia..?''
"H-Hello.. Lucy"
It was like a dam broke. The whole guild rushed to Juvias side, hugging her and excitedly asking her questions. Juvia blushed at the attention, trying to answer as many as she could.
Gray smiled at the sight, Juvia belonged here.. he realized that now. Excusing herself from her curious friends, Juvia made her way to sit next to Gray, getting the hint Lucy rounded up the other and went back to the party, giving the two some space.
Gray would have to remember to thank her later.
''Juvia..''
''Gray-sama..''
They blushed when they spoke at the same time, silence falling between them. ''You first..'' Gray offered, running a hand through his hair.
''Juvia has missed Gray-Sama..'' she bit her lip ''What was it Gray-Sama needed to talk about?''
He took a deep breath.
''Juvia.. I've thought about you a lot, since you left. It's strange to me now, all the little things that annoyed me about you I suddenly miss. I miss having you follow me around, squealing Gray-Sama. Or how you sneak lunches into my bags before I go on a mission. The way you pout and call Lucy love rival..'' He trailed off, blushing.
''I guess.. what I'm trying to say.. is that I missed you too''
Juvias face was red as a beet, and her ears almost didn't believe what she was hearing.
''Oh Gray-Sa-''
''I just need you to know you can come back to the guild. I don't want you staying away just because of what happened between us''
Silence.
The hope that had filled Juvias heart suddenly shattered into reality. Gray wasn't confessing.. he was ridding himself of guilt. Juvia suddenly felt very angry, standing abruptly and glaring at Gray.
''Juvia cannot believe this! All Gray-Sama asked Juvia hear for was to clear his conscience?! Juvia.. Juvia is done loving you!'' Turning to race out the door, she was stopped by Gray gently tugging her wrist. She looked back to him, to find he was standing right in front of her.
''Juvia..''
She opened her mouth to yell at him again, but he put his finger to her lips. ''Look up''
Confused, Juvia did as he asked and blushed.
Gray smiled ''Mistletoe.. you know what that means right?'' His breath fanned across her lips. But before she could respond, Gray had wrapped his arms tightly around her small frame, and kissed her.
..And Juvia kissed back.
Sorry this was so late! I meant to have it up the next day but I was a bit busy with my nine month old. Plus all my younger cousins have been visiting, so I've had no time to write. Part three will be up soon!
