This chapter is written in Gray's POV

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Previously on Luck of spring:

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, MEET OUR WINNERS FOR THIS YEAR'S SPRING COUPLE!"

The announcer said while pointing at us with a big toothy grin.

Both of us stared at each other, then at the banner up stage:

"BEST LOVEY-DOVEY SPRING COUPLE OF THE YEAR!"

I am not into saying profanities, but just this once.

"What the fucking fuck."

I'm on my way to flame-brain's apartment when I bumped into someone in the middle of the street. There were smoke, and I really can't figure out who it was. I looked down, trying to focus my eyes on the figure. To my surprise and delight, it was Juvia.

"Gray-sama?!"

"Oi, Juvia! Nice seeing you here!" I manage to reply, while not averting my gaze at her. She looked different today, she was wearing this blue summer dress different from her usual getup, and trust me, I am having a hard time to not look away.

She was acting all shy; different from whom she was 3 years ago. She's all matured now.

"I-erhm-J-juvia is really-"

After all the stuttering she made, I blurted out something I didn't expect:

"Can I have lunch with you today?"

"Can I have lunch with you today?"

"Can I have lunch with you today?"

"Can I have lunch with you today?"

"Can I have lunch with you today?"

What the hell. Where did that came from?

I just finished lunch, and probably the pink-haired moron would throw flame-tantrums at me.

Well, training can wait right?

She said she was free, so I didn't waste any time. I'm so broke, but I promised to treat her as well. I made a quick mental note to take a job after the festival.

We went to the nearest resto, and as we were walking, my body moved on its own and before I knew it, I was holding her hand.

So I made a pathetic excuse that some guys were staring at her and this and that. She believed it though.

Fast forward. We are now inside the restaurant, and things are going well, actually. Her shyness now gone. So far, so good.

And then some motherfucker announces all this LOVEY DOVEY couple spring shit.

I am so pissed; I could use Iced Shell on the he-bitch and follow Ur's footsteps.

But then, I controlled the urge to go have a rampage.

Not in front of her.

I looked in to her eyes, in which I saw a mix of confusion and shock, and a tint of red covered her face.

I never heard Juvia cuss before, but when the words "What the fucking fuck" came out of her mouth, I suppressed a laughter, and tried to have a serious façade.

"Now now, don't be shy, come up on the stage!" the announcer said with a stupid grin plastered on his face.

Both of us looked at each other, and she made these cute pleading eyes, saying I should not make a ruckus.

What can I do?

I sighed, and held her hand for the second time that day, and got up on the stage. Cat calls and whistles can be heard, and Juvia shuffled uncomfortably beside me.

I glared at the crowd in front of me, because their stupidity bothered me as well.

"Now, how long have you two been dating?" asked the nosy announcer. His grin is so suspicious.

I ignored him for a while, then glanced at Juvia. She was stuttering and was about to deny the announcer's conclusions.

" Juvia and Gray-sama-"

'' A year."

I said with Juvia's mouth hanging wide open, and I suddenly realized what I just said.

What the hell.

So much for being prepared.

"Since you two are the winners for the Lovey-Dovey spring couple, you will receive a ticket to-"

I didn't bother listening to the idiot, probably some promotional crap. I took a glanced at Juvia, and she was all shy and embarrassed.

How cute.

And then I noticed the announcer holding out his hand, asking for a handshake. I stared at his hand, but nonetheless, I pulled out my own hand to get things over with.

I didn't doubt leaving the restaurant. Both of us were so bothered, and I didn't plan on making Juvia more uncomfortable.

I stared at Juvia, and down on my palms.

Tickets for the hot spring located in the other town.

My face went all red.

An image of a flustered Juvia In the hot spring with only a towel on flashed on my mind. Her hair tied up, and face tinted with a shade of red.

"GRAY-SAMA! Juvia is all lonely, please join me! She patted the seat beside her and-

Juvia noticed this and asked "What's wrong, Gray-sama?"

I shaked my head no, dismissing the horrible thought. I froze the cursed tickets behind my back and threw them away.

"N-nothing."

It was almost night time, and we both walked under the starry sky. It was quiet, but it it's surprisingly calming.

Oh God, I feel one of those pretty boys walking the girl home in one of those soap operas.

I stared at her for the hundredth time that day. Her expression different, and instead of being the shy and embarrassed Juvia, she has this bloomy, cheerful look.

My heart skipped a beat.

'Oh noes, Gray. Stop with the cheesy gay lines.' I thought and continued on walking.

I offered to accompany her home. Its night time, and I have to get back to the guild. Fairy Hills is just a couple walks away from the guild anyway.

We just continued on walking, not bothering each other. The silence was comfortable, and I like it that way.

We got to Fairy Hills in a matter of minutes, and I stared at her, waiting for a reply.

"Thank you for accompanying me, Gray-sama."

"No worries."

Then I watched her figure walk away, I was about to walk away too, but then-

She ran after me, and gave me a quick peck on the cheek.

"Thanks again." She said like a small high school girl.

I can't even utter a sound after that. She then walked back to their dorm and waved goodbye.

I was standing there, for a minute or so, processing what the hell happened.

I was about to return to the guild, but I heard some rustling, and a slurred voice called out.

"Things get pretty steamy there, eh, Gray? You naughty little bastard!" said a tipsy Cana. Damn her!

"Shut up!"