Shoot Me

-A Fairy Tail fanfiction

"Even the strongest of mages have weaknesses…"

A/N: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone! A third installment for this series! Yey! This one is a late Christmas and early New Year treat for all those who took time in reading, reviewing and liking my stories. And to all Gruvians out there, this is for YOU! Hope you like it!

DISCLAIMER: Mashima-sensei is the rightful owner of FT.

"Aw, miss that's too bad! Two more left!"

Juvia grimaced as she failed once again. Try as she might, she just can't seem to do it right. Already frustrated, she firmly planted her feet to the ground, squared her shoulders and took a deep breath. She locked her eyes on the target before raising her weapon. After a few seconds, she pulled the trigger.

Bang!

This time, the pseudo-bullet (a cork, actually) went to the left, missing the target.

Again.

For the 10th time since she came to the festival that night.

And for the 10th time, Juvia sighed.

Now why was Juvia wasting her time at the shooting stand—of all places?

She actually came to the festival earlier that evening, wearing a beautiful light blue yukata with her hair done up. While walking around and munching on a candied apple, she spotted the said stall with its display of cute prizes. But what really caught her attention was the stuffed snowflake keychain resting on the second highest tier. She did not even think twice in throwing her candied apple and spending 20 jewels per shot. After all, she IS Juvia Lockser, an S-class mage and a member of Fairy Tail. There's nothing difficult for her, right?

Apparently, she was wrong.

One hour and 200 jewels later, she was still unable to get the keychain.

She heaved a frustrated sigh again. She went to enjoy the festival and the fireworks, not spend the entire evening shooting!

She closed her eyes. Last shot. One last shot to get the keychain. Because the stall owner firmly said that a customer can only shoot for 12 times.

She was about to go again when she heard a choked laughter behind her. Slightly ticked off, she turned around to glare at the person who dared to make fun of her. What she did not expect was to find Gray Fullbuster standing there, wearing a dark blue yukata with his right upper body exposed, his guild mark displaying proudly. An adorable smirk was plastered on his face and his eyes sparkled with amusement upon noticing the pout on Juvia's lips.

"How long has Gray-sama been standing there?" she asked with a frown.

Said man just shrugged, "Let's just say I did not miss your shot a while ago," he said.

Juvia narrowed her eyes at him, "Juvia will not fail this time. She won't miss anymore!" she said haughtily as she turned her attention back to the stand.

"Juvia will not fail. She won't allow Gray-sama to see her shameful in this!" she thought.

She straightened her back and squared her shoulders once again as she lifted the toy gun. But when she was about to shoot, she felt a warm body close behind her and arms making their way around her shoulders. She gulped and slowly turned her head to the left. She nearly fainted when she saw that it was Gray.

"You should hold this firmly and position it lower, otherwise you won't hit it," Gray explained as he adjusted the gun on Juvia's hands.

By now, Juvia was sure she was going to die simply from the rapid beating of her heart. She can't even hear Gray's explanations anymore. The only things she could comprehend right now were the warmth of Gray's body and his breath dancing on her cheek.

"Okay, now you're all set. Try to shoot," said Gray.

She merely nodded and put her index finger on the trigger a little hesitantly.

Upon noticing her reluctance, Gray put his arms around her shoulders again and placed his index finger above hers.

"You can do it. On the count of three—" said Gray encouragingly.

Juvia gulped and braced herself.

"One"

She tightened her grip on the gun.

"Two"

She focused on the target.

"Three"

She pulled the trigger.

Bang!

She closed her eyes upon hearing the shot. When she opened them again, she panicked.

The snowflake keychain was missing!

She was about to burst into hysterics when the stall owner said, "Congratulations miss! You finally did it!"

Upon hearing those words, Juvia was overjoyed. She was about to turn around and gloat to Gray, but his arms tightened around her, effectively trapping her in place. Suddenly, he inched his face closer and without warning, planted a kiss on her cheek.

"That's my girl." He said proudly.

A/N: OKAY WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST WRITE?! Is it okay? Is it fluffy? Is it awkward? Is Gray OOC? Let me know what you think ONEGAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIII! Reviews are highly appreciated! Thank you!