Chapter 5: Answer

Natsu's POV:

I stared into the air. There was no sight of Juvia, no matter how much both Gray and I tried to look for her. My last resort? It was Juvia's friend, Cana. Although she was a bit of a drunk, we found her at a bar with Bacchus.

Too bad, we're underage so we couldn't go in. However, I saw Cana looking at our way, and I watched as both her and Bacchus got up and walked out.

"What do you need, boys? I was just here with my baby~" She said; I could tell she was a bit tipsy.

"Uh-um... Well, Gray asked out Juvia, and she ran away so we're wondering if you would k- Cana! What are you doing kissing Bacchus right in-front of us?" I yelled, furiously. I was probably just jealous because I didn't have a girlfriend, but Bacchus did.

Cana chuckled. "I was just playing with you two. It's funny 'cause I have Bacchus, but you two don't even have a girlfriend. Especially you, Gray. You've been in love with Juvia for three years already. Just face it."

Taking a glance over to Bacchus, I noticed that he was blushing a bit, and he was grinning at the same time. "Yeah, what about Natsu? Doesn't he like Lucy, babe?" He turned over to Cana and she nodded in reply.

"Yeah, it's pretty obvious. Almost everyone in the class knows, however Lucy thinks that you just like her as a friend. I was talking to her yesterday, and she told me that she doesn't have the slightest bit of even a thought that you'd like her." Cana spoke. "Now, c'mon, I don't want to get in the way of the people getting in and out of the bar."

~O~O~

We walked with Cana and Bacchus; with him throwing his arm over Cana, pulling her closer. I wish I had a girlfriend who I could treat like a queen...

"ANYWAYS!" Cana practically screamed. "I could help you; only if you want." Cana wagered, whispering something into Bacchus's ear.

Both Gray and I looked away, blushing hearing the thought of her helping us. "Uhh..." I said, but said no more.

Cana looked at Gray and I sternly. "Fine. Obviously, you two don't know what to do when someone's trying to help." She turned, and started to walk away with Bacchus at her side.

"W=Wait!" I wailed. And as I did so, I heard someone cackling, as if I'd just been lured in into someone's trap.

"Very good," was all she said. "Now, come on. Since Gray doesn't want help, I'll only help you."

I looked back at Gray, who looked hurt, opening his mouth a few times to speak, but crashed and burned. I honestly don't like him, but I feel like... I feel like he'd be jeopardized if I didn't help him...

Turning around fully, with not only my head around, but also my body. "I-Icicle-pop!" I yelled loud enough for him to hear. "Listen up! I'm only going to say this once, and only once! You better hurry up and get your Popsicle-ass over here! Or this may be the last time you get to get with her!"

Looking around, I caught people glancing at me, muttering. I could probably assume that they're talking about my loudness. But whatever! He wants to get her - and I know I'm sounding like Elfman - but he has to man up!

I looked at him sternly. My demanding stare caused people to look away from me in fear.

He looked up, nodded, and a slight smirk appeared across his face. Gotcha!

Running over to me, he jumped up and punched me. "That's what you get for being right." He smirked once more, then got up and started walking next to Cana and Bacchus.

"Grr, Popsicle-stick!" I ran over to him, and once again, we started to fight.

~O~O~

Gray came over to my house the next day, and we walked to school, leaving Lisanna behind by accident.

She eventually caught up to us, and broke our petty fight. We both grunted, but it was funny, so it didn't have that much importance to me.

Anyways, we arrived at school to only face a fearful Juvia. Glancing at Gray, I watched him freeze up like a nervous creep. Giving him an annoyed face, I pushed him towards her, watching him stumble and almost falling on the floor.

"Do what you gotta do." I stated as I walked by the nervous couple, and all I did... was give off my trademark-grin.

I walked off, keeping notice of what he's going to say.

"S-So... Your answer...?" Gray asked, nervously. Damn it, he's supposed to show her that he's manly and stuff! Not like a nervous wreak.

"J-Juvia would like to... Go out with G-Gray-sama... So Juvia's answer is.. yes..." She whispered softly.

His eyes sparkled like I have never seen.

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