Chapter 7

Natsu's Pov

Juvia Lockser... the girl of my dreams.

The way I feel about Juvia is indescribable... she's got these big, beautiful eyes, her luscious hair, and her smile kills me every time.

There's no one like her.

I find myself wanting to be with her all the time, she's the most beautiful soul I've ever encountered.

She's the light in a sea of darkness...

The sun to my moon

The apple to my pie..

She's my everything now.

I'll fight for her no hesitation... she's the girl I want to be in love with.

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Our date was a bit nerve-wrecking, but it was so much fun!

I got to see more cute sides of Juvia and I learned tons of things about her.

Like how she likes baking, sewing and painting.

She seemed so happy, the light in her eyes had a different shimmer to them and it made my heart flutter.

*Next day* *Before 6th period* *B-Day*

Natsu: Juviaaaa-chan OHAYOU!

Juvia: *blushing* N-Natsu-kun! Ohayou!

She can be a little meek at times, but that's what made me fall her to begin with.

Her shyness drives my heart crazy..

Natsu: *nervous* D-Do you want to walk to class t-together?

Juvia: *extremely blushing* S-Sure...

Ah... I can't help how nervous I get. Juvia just makes my heart race so fast; I can't think straight sometimes.

We slowly started walking to our next class since we have almost every class together except Gym, but I liked having Juvia in all my classes.

Having her in all my classes mean we can talk more and more.

Juvia: Hey Natsu-kun, thank you for the date *smiles* I had lots of fun

My cheeks turned crimson red... I hadn't expected this, Juvia-chan is so cute.

When she smiled it almost looked like I saw a white light behind her... as if she was shining.

Natsu: *nervous* J-Juvia-chan... w-will you go out with me and be my g-girlfriend?

The hairs on the back of neck were tingling and I could hear my own heartbeat through my eyes...

But before she could answer, we were interrupted by two idiots...

Lucy: Graaaay-kun come back

Gray: *slight blush* L-Luce s-stop trying to hold my hand

I wanted to ignore them, but as I turned to face Juvia, her eyes were no longer shining... She looked sad, I didn't know why, and I didn't have the guts to ask.

Natsu: Hey Ice brain!

Gray quickly turned to face me

Gray: What's up fire brain you look even stu- Juvia...

The atmosphere quickly became suffocating yet when I looked at Gray and Juvia it looked like they were in their own world together.

The way they looked at each other made me feel uneasy. I thought I didn't have to worry about Gray since he likes Lucy, but why are they looking at each other like that?

Lucy looked just as confused, but she had this face almost like she knew this would happen.

What am I missing here?

Natsu: *annoyed* Can we talk for a sec Gray?

Gray: Huh? O-Oh yeah sure, I'll be back Luce

We awkwardly walked to the nearest corner, putting some distance between us and the girls.

Gray: What did you want to talk about Natsu?

Natsu: Is there something going on between you and Juvia that I don't know about?

Gray's face quickly changed and the red in his cheeks grew brighter... and the pieces slowly fell into place.

Gray: And if there is?

Natsu: No! You can't have her... You have Lucy.

Gray: It's not your call to make Natsu, it's Juvia's.

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Gray's Pov

Truthfully I had no intentions of hurting Natsu.

He's my best friend, but I've loved Juvia much longer than he has and I won't give her up... not even for him.

He doesn't know a single thing about her or what makes her truly happy.

*Back to talking to Natsu*

Natsu: *shocked* Y-You don't like Lucy at all... all this time it's been Juvia. Lucy and I basically pushed you two together when we pulled that stunt.

Gray: *chucking* You two didn't do anything. Juvia and I were always connected to each other. We're childhood friends, all you guys did was make it more noticeable

Natsu: I know I don't stand a chance against you if you tell her... but I love Juvia

Gray: Do you though? Are you truly over Lisanna? Are you really in love with Juvia because if you were, you would have never put her through that

Natsu: *sad* Fuck off Gray... you claim you love her, but you're dating her best friend.

Gray: *scoffs* No you dated her best friend, I'm just dating another childhood friend of mines.

*punch*

I figured Natsu was going to punch me, however between the two of us I'm the stronger one and my reaction time is faster.

And thankfully I managed to dodge it.

Gray: *Angry* What the fuck Natsu! Don't fuck with me

Although Natsu looked nervous, he swung again and missed, but this time I swung back and landed a hit on his left cheek.

We kept swinging and he hit me once or twice, but if I'm being honest Natsu was taking blows left and right.

I should've stopped, but this somehow felt like a battle for Juvia.

Juvia: *scared* Gray-sama!

Her voice echoed through my ears, but it felt nice to know that she called my name first, instead of that assholes name.

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Juvia's Pov

Watching Natsu and Gray fight was killing me... they were best friends, but neither Lucy nor I could do anything.

I just didn't want Gray to get hurt.

I didn't want Natsu to get hurt either.

I'm scared

Juvia: *panicking* L-Luce what should I do?

Lucy: *nervous* Juvia-chan I don't know... we'll get punched if we try...

I was pacing back and forth nervous... I didn't want to see Gray in pain.

Lucy was trying to calm me down, but somehow I felt this was my fault

Until my angel appeared before my eyes.

Juvia: OH!!! I SEE JELLAL! JELLALLLLLLLLLL!

He quickly turned to face me

As I ran towards him, almost running him over

Jellal: *confused* Juv-

Juvia: No time to talk Jellal, help me separate Gray and Natsu. They're beating each other to a pulp.

Jellal: *shocked* Where?

I dragged Jellal to where they were fighting. I'm sure he felt confused, but he didn't hesitate to help me hold them down while they calmed down. I could see why Erza loves him so much.

I felt more nervous each step I took, and I found myself squeezing Jellal's arm for reassurance.

Shit

When we arrived, I saw Gray on top of Natsu and I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel instant relief knowing it wasn't Gray getting beat up.

I did feel bad for Natsu, but Gray became my top priority.

Jellal: Alright Juvia, grab Natsu and I'll grab Gray

We quickly dashed towards them, and I threw myself on top of Natsu praying he wouldn't hit me. I just wanted to calm him down.

Juvia: *scared* Natsu-kun stop! You're scaring me! Stop it!

Natsu eventually came back to his senses and stopped trying to fight Gray, but his face was all bruised up and swollen.

Even though I knew he was in a worse condition then Gray... I wanted to see him really bad.

Natsu: *laughs* You chose me over him

What? Did he just say?

Juvia: Huh?

Natsu ignored my comment and wrapped his arms around my body as Gray walked towards us with Jellal by his side.

Without me even realizing I slipped out of Natsu's grasp and ran to Gray and gave him a hug

Gray: *nervous* Juves... you can't do that anymore okay?

He gently patted my head as his soft voice echoed through my ears, making my heart jump

Juvia: Y-You can't fight with Natsu anymore okay?

Before Gray could respond Natsu roughly pulled me towards him. It felt as if he was making it known I was his and it was sweet, but I wasn't property.

Natsu: D-Did you come up with your answer for my question Juvia?

Blood quickly rose to my cheeks, not because of the question, but because Gray was here..

I thought of saying no, but my heart did beat for Natsu, and Gray is with Ultear... so we can't be together anyways.

Juvia: *blushing* Y-Yes Natsu-kun I will be your girlfriend

Gray didn't look pleased, but I was content with my answer, and it felt like I could breathe a little better.

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*Later that night*

Natsu and I had spent the rest of the time together while everyone else went home.

He insisted on walking me home, but I needed some alone time with my though-

Gray: Juves

My heart instantly started pounding, I could feel the butterflies in my stomach rise.

Juvia: *blushing* G-Gray-sama... w-what are you doing out this late?

Gray: *seductive* I was waiting for you Juves

Juvia: *blushing* R-Really?

Gray: Of course, it's dangerous for a beautiful lady to be walking alone at night, might not know who's trying to eat you up

His hot voice made my stomach turn and I could feel the sparks light up

He gently grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him.

Gray: *seductive* I told you Juves, you might not know who's trying to eat you up. You shouldn't put your guard down around men. You never know what might happen.

I gently moved my body closer to him, with my head on his chest as my cheeks were crimson red.

Juvia: *low voice* But you won't do anything right?

He slowly placed his chin on top of my head.

Gray: You can't be sure, even if it's me

Juvia: If it's you, I just might not...

My grip tightened around his hand as we slowly put some space between us, our faces both red with a different feeling in the air.

Juvia: Be afraid

He stared intensely into my eyes.. it felt like he was undressing me.

Gray slowly leaned his face mere centimeters from my lips, as our eyes stayed enchanted with each other's.

I wanted to taste his lips. I wanted him to ravage me until the sun came up.

But as these thoughts went into my head... I felt guilty. I also thought of Natsu, and it wouldn't be fair for him.

I slowly let go of his hand and placed my hands on his shoulders pushing him away

Juvia: This isn't good... this is a slippery slope... I should go home. I'm sorry

I quickly ran to my house without even looking back. I couldn't. I shouldn't have done that.

I'm just glad no one saw us or so I thought.

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Natsu's Pov

I didn't feel good with Juvia going home alone at night, so I followed her home... not in a stalker way, but I didn't want nothing to happen to her.

However, I wished I have gone home because what I just saw was heart breaking...

Juvia and Gray...

I was wondering why he was so confident in their relationship

Juvia has feelings for both of us...

Yet I can tell she likes Gray more, but she didn't kiss him. She must've thought of me.

Gray and her can't be together unless we break up or if he breaks up with Ultear. Lucky for me Juvia puts her friends and their feelings before hers and she'll never do Ultear like that.

Even if Ultear is conspiring against her.

But just right now they looked so in love... the air was seductive. I had never seen Juvia look so erotic before. I didn't think she could look like that.

And Gray... I had never seen him be so soft and gentle with a girl before.

They really are a perfect pair.

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As I walked back home, my mind kept going back to Juvia and Gray... I couldn't get that scene out of my mind.

Unknown: N-Natsu?

That voice... why now out of all times.

Natsu: What are you doing here? You don't live on this side Lisanna

Lisanna: I just ended up coming over here without me knowing...

Natsu: Goodnight

She was the last person I wanted to see right now, but as I walked past her she quickly grabbed my hand

Lisanna: Natsu...

The way my name slipped out her lips was beautiful.

My heart was starting to race. This is going to be dangerous if I stay here.

I yanked my hand from hers without even looking at her.

Natsu: Night Lisanna

This is going to be a hard time for all of us..

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