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"Where on earth did the captain take you?"
Gajeel's boisterous voice echoed through the empty chamber, only to receive a playful punch from Lucy.
"You're so loud, what if someone heard you?"
The dark-haired man simply scoffed. "It's not like all sixty-one of the recruits saw them or anything," he commented sarcastically. "Even Commander Scarlet was left speechless." Gajeel turned his attention back to Juvia, who sat at the opposite side of Lucy's bed. Her shoulder hammered painfully, yet all she could think about was Gray. His cold lips on hers. The way his muscular hold would never leave hers. Juvia's voice caught in her throat as she finally allowed herself to speak.
"I-It doesn't matter anymore," she sighed. She felt her eyes burn, but she was not going to let another tear fall. "Thanks for worrying," Juvia whispered, "but could I have some time alone?"
Gajeel and Lucy exchanged a frown, but eventually nodded in sync as Juvia's eyebrows creased painfully. "Please?"
Juvia had no idea what time it was, nor what day. The walls of the chambers were left unscathed and she completely forgot about her tally she made back in the tunnel. Juvia exhaled but she instantly regretted as her shoulder flinched with a sudden pain that jolted through her entire body.
Before she could slip beneath the covers, she felt a blow across her face. The shock spread across her cheek, swelling painfully.
"Have you knocked her out?"
The familiar voice instantly sent Juvia's eyes fluttering shut. Suddenly, she felt a coarse surface entwine her wrists together. A cloth was roughly shoved into her mouth, causing Juvia to gag.
"Carry her over here," a second voice muttered. Juvia felt her body moved away from the bed. "I'll follow you."
Juvia bit down on her lips as she held back a scream. The man's grasp seized her shoulders and they burned against her muscles as she felt herself being hoisted away from the chambers.
"Be as quiet as possible," Bora seethed.
Juvia's eyes slowly opened and she found her body hanging against the metal bar, inches away from falling into the pit. A rush of cold air cascaded against her face as her doom was presented in front of her.
"Should I throw her over now?"
Juvia almost jerked with fright as his voice echoed through the empty halls. Bora contemplated before snarling with a sinister thought. "No…" Juvia winced as she felt a harsh hand against her shoulder.
"Bora!" the other man barked. "What the hell are you doing? I don't want to be caught."
Bora simply ignored him, his hands clawing onto her injured shoulder. Juvia screamed through her restrains, but what caused her to sob helplessly was when she felt another hand slide nonchalantly into her shirt. His skin sent her cringing as she felt his fingers snake around her hips like a slug.
"You're the one missing out," Bora snickered. Juvia could feel her blood boil, desperately trying to writhe away from his unwelcomed touch. With all the energy she could muster, she kicked Bora's face, sending him staggering backwards.
"What the fuck?" The other man reached out in an attempt to push her over the edge. Juvia slammed her eyes shut, letting out a scream as she felt a force against her.
Suddenly, she felt her hip crash against the metal railing as a strong hand encircled her. Juvia's eyes fluttered open, landing on Gray. His face remained expressionless as he swiftly removed the cloth from her mouth.
His eyes were bloodshot as he creased his eyebrows at the two attackers. Bora backed away, panicking as Gray settled Juvia down onto the ground safely.
"Gray," Juvia whispered. However, her whimper was left unanswered as Gray promptly turned away.
"C-Captain Fullbuster, please give me another chance." Bora's lips trembled as he immediately backed away. Juvia could swear that she saw Bora's pants darken as he quivered in fear. With all motion lost completely, Bora fell backwards as Gray approached him with an obscurity Juvia had never seen in her entire life. A bleak haze casted over his pupils, hovering over his darkened eyelashes. Juvia could no longer remember the rope tied against her wrists and the throb that hammered at her shoulder. His eyes no longer mirrored the tame expression he held for her. It was almost as if he was a stranger.
Gray's arms bulged as he thrashed fist against Bora's face. With a swift step, he hurled the man over his shoulders and before Juvia could realise what was happening, Bora's holler echoed through the pit as he descended into darkness.
Gray's figure calmly approached the other man, whose face was distorted in pure fear. Juvia finally found her voice again.
"Gray, please," Juvia cried out immediately. "Please take me away."
Juvia held onto her breath as she watched Gray come to a complete halt. His eyes met hers for a brief moment as he turned to face her. Baring his teeth, Juvia watched in terror as his lips widened into a sinister smirk. Inevitably, Juvia shed the tear that she never knew she had kept at bay. His eyes glowered in delight as he snarled through his teeth.
"I will."
But Juvia knew his words were no longer trustworthy as Gray had simply smashed his fist into the man's face. His energy heightened with each blow he delivered. Juvia's hands were now burning against her constraints as she desperately tried to tear away from them. However, her feet remained motionless as Gray's merciless strikes continued. His knuckles flared red, crashing effortlessly into the man's face until he was barely recognisable. The resounding howls of the man diminished with each attack. Juvia could only stare.
Red splattered across Gray's cheek as he delivered the final blow, leaving the man faceless. Gray wiped the back of his hand across his face, smearing the blood until it tainted his skin. The exterminator
Juvia could only stare as a pool of blood began to expand around the motionless body. Her throat scorched against her saliva as she finally allowed tears to stream down her face. Her lips became ajar and let out a screech as all her fears suddenly ate at her. The overwhelming feeling of despair decided to hit her right at that moment and she realised that it was all because of Gray. All her pain and suffering were the result of Gray helping her – and he didn't even know why.
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Juvia shuddered as she watched Gray scrub at his knuckles. They glowed a mauve purple under the flickering light, revealing scatters of bruises all across his hand.
"Why did you do it?" Juvia's voice penetrated the silence. Gray paused, his eyes darkened in thought. He curled his fingers into a fist and proceeded to harshly rub at his injuries, attempting to wipe away the blood from his hands. He suddenly gritted his teeth in annoyance, realising that Juvia's gaze never wavered from him. His knuckles were now clean, but instead, a glowing wound glared back at him.
"Could you at least tell me that?" Juvia whispered. She remained determined, rising from the bed, ignoring the lingering pain at her shoulders. "Why you killed him?"
Gray flinched as he suddenly felt a pair of soft hands rested against his back. A shaky breath brushed against his shoulder as she gently leaned against him. "I-I still trust you," she murmured. In an instant, something triggered at his heart and a cold breeze rushed through his bloodstream as he felt a flame dissipate away. Gray strained his body from thrashing violently as a hurricane within his body began to grow, thrashing across his chest. His bruised hand hastily grasped onto his chest, bunching the material into his fist he suddenly couldn't contain himself anymore. The smooth skin that touched his rough one sent a spark against his throat. Swallowing hard, Gray turned to face the girl. Shaking, he struggled to touch her wet cheeks.
It was the second time he saw her cry, and for some reason, it really hurt. Something in his heart would grapple for life, as if letting go will send him into an eternal abyss. To his surprise, Juvia immediately nestled her cheek into his palm.
"Will you tell me, Gray?" With her petite hands, she guided his other hand to her waist. "Please, I want to know."
Juvia's sapphire eyes reflected his dark ones, and he couldn't seem to look away. The way he felt himself burn from her touch caused him to lose all sense as the words she spoke were lost. He could only focus on the way those supple lips slightly opened and closed, revealing a place he wouldn't mind venturing again. Gray cautiously grazed his thumb across her pale cheek, wiping at another tear that trailed down her face.
"You needed help," he muttered. Inching closer, Gray allowed his forehead to rest against hers. Juvia nuzzled her face towards his, but didn't back down.
"Yes, I needed help but why did you help me?" Juvia paused, moving her face away for a brief moment. Gray refused to part from her warmth and groaned softly. "Answer me, Gray," Juvia demanded gently. She let out an inaudible gasp as she felt her body being pulled in closer. The tip of their noses touched briefly before she felt his eyelashes flutter open against her face. His onyx orbs bored into her.
"Because I could." His husky voice infiltrated her and she let it vibrate through her body. He threaded his fingers between hers.
"T-That's the same as not knowing," Juvia stuttered. She became breathless as she felt the coldness of his fingers link between hers. "Give me the real reason, Gray."
In response, he simply tightened his hold, curling his fingertips around the back of her hand. Stroking her hand gingerly, he clenched his jaw as he realised that he didn't have a real reason himself.
"I have this strange feeling I have never felt before," he hummed against her. Juvia gulped in surprise as she felt his lips skim her philtrum. "I really want to touch you."
Juvia could feel her face burn as she felt his hand leave his cheek and trace over her chin. The idling touch of his fingertips almost seemed to teased her as they trailed down to her neck.
"I killed them because I want you."
Juvia couldn't find her voice as his lips closed the gap between them. The way his lips protruded across hers left her stunned. His teeth gently tug at her bottom lip, begging for entrance. Juvia obeyed his command, eagerly letting her mouth ajar. The delicate twirl of his tongue expertly danced with hers, locking for a moment before he slanted his mouth so he could enter farther. Juvia let out a moan as she felt his hands embrace her tightly against him. With their chests pressed together, their hearts collided and waltzed to the same captivating rhythm.
Reluctantly, they pulled away, gasping for air. Juvia shuddered in delight as she felt his finger rub against her hip. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in so their foreheads touched once again.
"Gray?"
The exterminator allowed his eyes to survey her carefully.
"Thank you for saving me," she mumbled. "Again."
Gray let out a deep chuckle; once again giving Juvia butterflies in her stomach.
"Do you feel guilty?"
Juvia immediately regretted speaking as she found herself losing the heat from touching him. his arms tore away from hers and his body immediately retreated away into a place Juvia found difficult to see.
"I don't have to feel guilty." He turned slowly to look at her again. "And neither do you."
Juvia frowned, looking down at her feet in both annoyance and disappointment.
"I'm grateful that you saved me, Gray, but why did you do that to him?"
She flinched as Gray's fists calmly reached down to the hem of his shirt to pull it away roughly.
"Do what?" He turned, etching the sides of his lips into an empty smile. "I don't understand, Juvia," he laughed dully. "I killed him for you, didn't I? How I do it shouldn't matter."
Juvia hesitantly rested a hand on his bare back. "But… didn't you think that it was inhumane to kill him like that?"
Gray simply cocked an eyebrow in confusion. "Inhumane?" His eye twitched for a brief moment before tossing the shirt aside. "I don't understand?" He approached Juvia once again, this time, an unfamiliar glower haunted him. Juvia backed away unknowingly as he once again caught her between his arms. Roughly capturing her lips again, Juvia cried out in shock. His lips hungrily overlapped against hers, consuming her whole. Juvia desperately tried to tear away from him, but her refusal of his touch only caused him to grasp her harder. His teeth bit at her lips and Juvia could feel them swell as he slipped his tongue between hers swiftly. Finally, he let go of her, but this time Juvia felt her heart sink with emptiness. She felt lonely as his eyes never once looked at her the second time they kissed that night. And as someone who has been on her own for all her life, this was the loneliest she had ever felt.