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Chapter 4: Which One?

Natsu's POV:

Juvia and I walked side-by-side, going to this store that Juvia recommended. I looked at her, who was staring at the ground while twiddling with her fingers.
I looked at her with a confused expression, however she didn't notice because of her looking down.

"Uh… Juvia, are you okay?" I asked her, with a worried expression.

"J-Juvia is fine…."

"Really? Oh, well." I kept on walking, but stopped to pat her on the head. "I don't know what happened, but I don't like to see you sad and stuff." I looked the other way while patting her head.

She looked up at me, and I could see tears forming from her eyes.

"G-Gray-sama… Said he never wanted to see Juvia's face again... And that he was sick of the way she speaks." Juvia confessed, after I removed my hand from her head.

"He did what?!" My hands turned to fists. I watched as she nodded slowly.
But then, I realized why.

*Flashback*

I was walking down the hallway looking for Juvia, as I saw Gray talking to Mr. Laxus.

"But why do I have to be with Lucy? I don't want her as my partner; I already told you even before you did the polls! You said I would be with Juvia!" I watched as he yelled at our teacher.

"Gray, what happened is what is going to happen. Besides, you're seriously acting like it's the end of the world, it's really not." Mr. Laxus answered calmly.

"Oh well! She's with Natsu, and everyone OBVIOUSlY knows that Natsu likes Lucy!
So why can't we just switch partners?!" He screamed again.

"Gray!" Mr. Laxus's voice turned serious with a pinch of annoyance. "Whoever your partner is, you have to stick with them. You can't just have everything you want!"

"So what! I already messed up my chance with Juvia when she confessed; I was too happy that I said no! I've been in love with her for the past three years already. Please don't torture me even more! I planned to ask her out during the dance, but that flame-brain had to mess everything up!" Gray pleaded.

Flame-brain? Who does he think he's talking about? Psh, not me.

"Too bad, Gray. It's only one dance; just ask her out after it."

He clicked his tongue. "Tch." He then left, coming towards my way. When he saw me, he pushed me against the wall. "It's 'cause of you. Tch!" He then pushed me back to the wall, then left.

I didn't do anything, although. He's loved her for three years already. I followed him, and saw Juvia come towards his way. "Gray-sama~" I heard Juvia say.

"What do you want?" Gray retorted, sternly.

No, Juvia, leave before something bad happens!

"Juvia wanted to be partners with Gray-sama, but Mr. Laxus-san said no." She said, her face becoming sad.

"I don't care! I don't care about the dance, I don't care about Mr. Laxus, and I especially don't care about y-!"

Wait, what he did he say? I couldn't hear him.

"W-What…?" I heard Juvia whimper.

Lisanna then trolled over. "Natsu." She whispered. "Let's go, it's not good for us to eavesdrop. I already know, I'll tell you later."

*Flashback End*

I trembled.

I knew the reason why, but I just couldn't say anything, I might hurt her.

"J-Juvia... It's probably a misunderstanding. There's no need to be sad, it's really alright! He was probably mad about something." I stated.

I couldn't look at her eyes. I looked the other way, cautiously picking up my hand to scratch my cheek, nervously.

I watched as she wiped her clear tears away with her hand, her sweater being a little too big so it was falling off her arms, making her pull up her sleeve. God, how could Gray not like her?

With all honesty, she was really cute. She had a little baby face appearing while she wiped her tears away. I couldn't stand to see her cry so I pulled her in for a hug and patted her head.

She fit easily in my arms, clutching my chest so I was unable to release her from my grasp.

I looked away and blushed.

Yup, Gray is definitely stupid.

Who could give this little ball of cuteness? She was already cute, and has a nice personality. She even would cater to his every need, that's how much she loves him.

I released her as her grasp lessened.

We walked into the supposedly amazing shop that Lisanna suggested. Although we weren't holding hands, or even if my arm wasn't wrapped around her, I kept her close.

I couldn't stand to see her cry again.

I sat down while Juvia looked around, taking a glance to check on her.

Guess what? I caught some bastard trying to get with her. Oh, no can do, sir.

I walked over to him, and pulled Juvia away from his grasp. "Don't you dare touch her!" My roar surpassed everyone else's as the man backed away. "Better had." I mumbled, quietly.

Taking a glance over to Juvia, I caught her sighing. "Thank you, Natsu-san." She thanked me and bowed.

~O~O~

We eventually picked something out and paid.

I still had a thought of that dumb bastard. How dare he touch Juvia?

We walked out of shop, and I still kept her close. If another person comes close to her, they'll get a blow to the face.

Looking around, I saw him.

Gray.

He saw us then came running towards us. "Juvia!" He was yelling, he ran as he huffed and puffed until he reached his destination.

"I-I have to ask you something.." He looked away and blushed. "First off, I'm really sorry as to what happened. Please forgive me!"

I looked at Juvia as she nodded.

"W-Will you please... Will you please be my girlfriend...?"

Her face immediately turned red. Red like a tomato, she was. She looked at me, then Gray, then me again, then back to Gray.

"Kya!" She started to run, and we weren't able to outrun her.

"Bastard." I said to Gray.

"Tch." He punched me.

I gave a little mean retort back, then punched him.

There, we started to fight.

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