And here's another chapter, lovelies!
Excuse my random posts, I'm just ecstatic about finishing this.
Enjoy, lovelies!
-LaceyCrumpets
Gray's P.O.V
All I saw was red. It was bright as hell I should say. Slowly, I opened my eyes and saw the sun showing off it's bright smile at me. "Damn," I thought "Morning already?" I wondered how I didn't manage to fall in the water as I fell asleep right next to the ledge of the river. I was just glad I didn't, that sure as hell wouldn't have been fun. I got up too quickly and wobbled a bit, still adjusting to the morning. I rub my forehead and ran my hand through my hair. I just stood there, not knowing what to do. I didn't even think of going back to the guild and facing everyone with my actions. That's when I heard them. "Fuck." I said. There footsteps grew louder. I wouldn't move. My body wanted to run. My mind kept telling me that I deserved this. I heard Natsu's dumb ass first. "GRAY!" He shrieked at the top of his lungs. I didn't budge. In front of him was Erza, making her way towards me with her sword drawn. "Gray." She said coldly. I didn't even flinch, I knew what was coming. Behind her, I saw locks of blond hair and shocked brown eyes. Lucy. My eyes widened. All I felt after that was a severe burn in my gut and everything else whirled around me. My back slammed into the nearest building and I let myself be tampered with. Both of them let out their rage as if I was a rag doll. It could've been seconds, minutes, hours even until I felt them stop. The reason for their sudden end to my consequence was unknown to me, but as I lifted my head up and opened my eyes all I saw were a pair of brown eyes full of waterworks. I could taste the blood in my mouth and every inch of me hurt like a bitch. I closed my eyes and let out of breathy laugh to seal my fate. Don't worry, I felt the hard kick in the gut for that. "STOP!" I heard the blonde girl scream. "He's had enough..please. I can't handle seeing my nakama like this.." I heard her throttle on a few sobs. It pained me to hear her cry, it pained me to hear any girl cry. Especially that.. that one. The girl who gave me her all and I threw it back in her face. The girl who wouldn't give up on me as anyone would have eventually..Juvia. I could barely open my eyes but I manage to look at Lucy. "Lu..Lucy..its..its..alright." I manage to say through all the groaning and grunting from this throbbing pain. I struggled to lift my hand to cup her cheek, but it was pushed away by none other than Natsu. "Get away from him, Luce." I saw Natsu pull her up into a hug and let her sob into his shoulder. My vision started to get blurry and the last thing I saw was Erza's pained expression as she lifted me over her shoulder.
Juvia's P.O.V
Wide awake now, glancing around the infirmary. My muddy and wet clothes got replaced with a white strapless dress. I managed to sit up on the bed, allowing my feet to dangle from the edge; definitely feeling better from the last time I woke up. I got up and slipped on the sandals that were left for me and make my way downstairs. The guild was rowdy as usual, everyone was drinking and conversing. Until one of them saw me and it seemed like the whole world became still. Some stood up but didn't move any further. I walked toward the bar as I heard whispers and murmurs from across the guild: "Damn, I can't believe it." "Poor Juvia." "That girl didn't deserve that" "That soul will forever be in pain." "Way I saw it, there is no recovery for that relationship." "Hopefully, she's given up on 'em." "She has too! That guy rejected her in front of everyone!" "Believe me, I wouldn't even show my face if I were her." "I pity her." "She should've just given up on Gray-" That's when I snapped. I heard his name. HIS name. I slammed my fist on the bar table which startled everyone. I looked down, allowing my hair to cover my face and sped toward the Master's office. I didn't bother knocking and let myself in. I let the tears fall as I walked in and put my back to the door. "Good heavens child, what happened?" Master spoke in a concerned tone. His eyes were curious as he attempted to make eye contact. I wiped off the tears quickly, not wanting to bombard him with any more than he has to handle. I calmed down and cleared my throat. "Master, I wish to.." I hesitated. "I wish to leave Fairy Tail. He was stunned, eyes widened and head fallen back a bit. "Wh.. why would you want to go, my child? And you've stopped speaking in third person? Juvia this is not like you." He grew sad and stern at the same time. "You're right master, this is not like me. It is the new me, and my decision is made." I said with a bittersweet attitude. I held back the tears as hard as I could. The Master wanted to speak but closed his mouth and let his tears do the talking. "I'm sorry Master. Juvia.. I.. can't handle this anymore. I know what the guild thinks of me and as much as you don't want to admit it, you can't stop them from talking and judging. As for him.. I.. Master.. I.. I need to go."