Chapter 3

Juvia's POV

The next couple of weeks were chaos...

I had to deal with the constant pain of seeing my ex best friend and my first love together and all over each other.

And what's even worse is that Gray never spoke to me after that day, he sort of abandoned me and is always with her... you would think it'd hurt since he likes Lucy..

I didn't expect Gray and I to be friends, but I wanted to talk about that night with him.. I wanted to thank him for being there for me when he didn't have to.

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School was the same as always.

I stopped wishing to go to school and now I pray to go home as fast as possible.

I sort distanced myself from the girls a bit... like I still hang out with them, but I'm just not the jolly "Juvia" they once knew.

Some of Natsu's friends sort of bully me now and they call me "Rain Woman" because of how gloomy I make everyone feel. It hurts.

Ultear: *excited* Heeeeeey Juvia!

Juvia: *fake smiling* Hey Ulte!

Ultear: GUESS WHAT

Juvia: *giggles* What?

Ultear: I have a date with Gray.

Hearing her say that shouldn't have stung the way it did. I shouldn't be feeling sad or a bit of annoyance. I should be happy, but truthfully I'm not.

Juvia: Congrats girl! I know you've been after him forev-

Erza: Why would you be happy to go out with Gray? He's not as handsome as Jellal.

And here comes everyone else... Poor Meredy

Wendy: Oh, is that so? Is that why you're mad at Meredy for always being with Jellal even though he won't spend time with you?

Cana: Hey that's a low blow Wen... plus Jellal is a terrible piece of crap

Mira: H-Hey Cana and Wendy stop it... you're making Ez sad

Juvia: Where's Evergreen, Levy, and Meredy?

Let's try changing the topic

Erza: Well Evergreen is with Elfman... she's "helping" him with Math if you know what I mean *wink*

Wendy: And Levy is with Gajeel-kun, she like stole your best friend

Ultear: And Mer is with Jel- ah she's running late

The tension quickly became toxic and suffocating..

I understand Erza, her and Jellal are childhood friends and she's been in love with him since forever, but for him to always be around Mer and not acknowledge her... it sucks.

Erza: *breathes* I'm so over him, if you guys see him and he asks about me just let him know I'm going out with Sting.

Mira: W-Wait Ez... don't be so irrational...

Erza: Why? He can treat me like crap, so why can't I go on a date with someone who actually has been trying to date me.

I had never been able to fully understand Erza since she's so righteous and strong, but at this very moment I wanted to hug her because I understood her pain.

Juvia: I say go for it, men only want you when they can't have you, plus Sting is such a good guy.

Erza smiled and walked off with Cana and Mira, while the rest of went to class.

As we walked to class my mind drifted to him again... I think more about him than I do Natsu now...

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*First Period: Science*

We walked in and everyone sort of had their assign-unassigned seats going on, Wendy and her future boyfriend sit together, while Ultear and Meredy sit together and well I sat with Lucy, but now the seat is empty.

Plus I rather not sit next to them... they'll just bully me again.

Ultear: I'm sorry you have to sit alone...

Juvia: *fake smiles* Don't be haha I'll be fine.

I quickly ran to my seat near the far-left corner and sat down. I forgot to bring my science textbook, so I pulled out my notebook full of notes.

Gray: You sure do write a lot

His voice made me jumpy...

Lately I've been extra conscious about him

Juvia: Oh, so he does speak, I just assumed he didn't talk

Gray: Ha... seriously Juvia?

Juvia: Oh, are you talking to me? Wasn't sure if you were or talking to everyone else but me. Sorry about that

Gray: Juv-

Lucy: GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

Ugh.

Juvia: Your owner is calling

And with that he gave me one last glance and walked away.

It hurt... I don't know why, but it did.

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Gray's POV

Shit.

I haven't been able to properly talk to Juvia

I just can't face her after waking up in my bed and she wasn't there... it's so embarrassing and now she thinks I'm purposely avoiding her, and she looks so hurt by it...

And then that witch interrupted us.

I'm not hanging out with Lucy because I want to, but I'm keeping an eye on their relationship because something feels really off.

Lucy: Did you have fun talking to your girlfriend?

Gray: Tch. Shut up, she's not my girl Luce, we barely like each other as it is

Lucy: Mmmh keep it that way. I don't like to share my men

She gently caresses the side of face and it felt so disgusting. I felt like I was committing a crime.

Gray: *annoyed* Keep your paws off me Luce, we're friends nothing more, so don't touch me as if I'm Natsu, you know I don't see you that way.

Lucy mumbles, she's always doing that when she doesn't get her way.

I don't remember Lucy ever being this disgusting of a person. No wonder people prefer Juvia over her.

Natsu: Hey babe! Hey Gray! and the rest of the guys!

Poor Natsu, he must really love Lucy to not see her true colors.

Lyon: Lucy isn't friends with Juvia anymore, so I'm going to go sit over there and make her mines.

Gray: Don't

Lucy: Gray is very protective of his "not friend"

This bitch. She's really getting on my nerves.

Leo: I'll go sit with her, I'm tired of you idiots anyways.

I didn't want anyone sitting with her, but Leo is better than Lyon is every shape or form

I just wanted this day to end already and what's worse I see Lucy and Juvia in every class except for gym,

I hope she's okay.

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Leo's POV

I can clearly tell where everyone's feelings lie.

Natsu is head over heels for Juvia and Lucy is blackmailing him because she can.

Lucy is head over heels for Gray, but Gray won't give her the time of day when Juvia's around.

And of course, Gray is in love with Juvia as Juvia is with him, or well she will be soon since Natsu couldn't be with her.

And then there's Lyon who seeks Juvia for sexual purposes, he's already had Cheila.

And then there's me, I don't particularly care for either girl, but Juvia is worth getting to know, we've never spoke, but she's an interesting one.

Leo: Is this seat taken?

Juvia: *smiles* Hi Leo-san! and no it's not please sit

Leo: Sorry for imposing, but I just needed to get a break from them

Juvia: *slight giggle* They're a little too much for you huh hehe

Leo: You know Juvia-chan, I just realized we haven't had a proper conversation in all the years I've known you

Juvia: OMG! You're so right Leo-san! Let's exchange email addresses, I want us to be great friends

Her smile was genuine, but I could tell she was in pain.

Juvia Lockser really is interesting, I can see why everyone fancies her, but I can't see why Lucy betrayed her.

Leo: *whispers* Your boyfriend is killing me with his gaze

Her instant blush meant she knew who I was talking about... how cute

I'm praying for this couple, I really am

Juvia: N-Natsu isn't looking at me... why would he? He has L-

Leo: I'm talking about Gray

The red on cheeks were brighter than ever... her flustered face was very attractive

Juvia: L-Leo don't say that a-again... he likes Lucy.

And now I know for sure, this is going to be a great movie.

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Juvia's POV

The rest of day passed in a blur, I didn't see much of the girls since everyone is already dating someone or in the process of dating and well as Wendy said, Levy is dating my only guy best friend Gajeel.

This majorly blows...

I wonder how things went with Erza, I know Jellal is the person she wants to spend her life with, but we're only in high school... there are other guys.

Mira and Laxus are a match made in heaven, I hope they last even after they graduate.

Ultear and Meredy are after Gray, so there's that.

Wendy and Romeo are basically dating, they're the cutest.

Evergreen and Elfman are basically married at this point.

Cana and Fried are like talking, which is unexpected since Fried is not her type at all.

And then there's me... the girl who got her heartbroken by a guy who never batted his eyes at her and then I got abandoned by Gray who won't even look at me... this all blows.

Juvia: I guess I'll go home, it's already 4

Gray: Wanna walk home together Juves?

His voices always makes me jumpy... it's nerve-wrecking

Juvia: *Mockingly* Sure Gray-sama

I added sama as a joke, but when I took a glance at him, his hand was over his face, and I could see the redness in his ear. He's blushing.... Kawaii

Gray: *Seductive* If I tell you that you're the only one who can call me that how would you feel?

Juvia: Mmh, then I'd always call you that

Gray gently patted the top of my head sort of in a romantic matter, but slowly our relationship was starting to shift.

Gray: Juvia...

Juvia: Gray?...

Our eyes were locked in, and it was almost like those romantic movie scenes where the two main couples look into each other's eyes and fall deeper in love.

Juvia: *panics* Uh thank you for the other night...

Gray smiled at me and for once he looked cute when he smiled, and I didn't want him to smile for anyone else.

He gently hit my head and we continued walking.

I wanted to be like this forever, but that thought alone terrified me. I didn't know what these feelings were... my feelings for Natsu weren't that weak for them to shift to Gray.

I shouldn't feel this way... my two friends are basically in love with him, and he likes Lucy...

So, I shouldn't feel this way, but I like how he makes me feel.

Maybe I can feel this way in secret?

I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! It's a bit confusing, but I want this to be as real and as descriptive as possible.

I want to be as we are Juvia type of thing!

And don't worry Lucy isn't the villian in this story! The missing pieces will be revealed soon!

ALSO! How do we feel about having a Jerza side story next chapter or even for chapter 5? I kind of want to touch on them a little bit since their relationship is in the air, but I will touch on the others as well later on in the story and their chapters will not follow the timeline! It'll be like filler chapters in a way!

ALSO THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU AND THANK YOU to everyone who has read my story so far! It means a lot

Please don't forget to check out "The Pink Blossom of Darkness" and "The Mangekyo to my Sharingan"!