Just Our Secret - Gruvia

Being given away against my will

AN: This is the longest chapter I've ever written - tell me if you like the longer chapters (over 4500 words) or if you'd rather me keep them shorter (at most 3500 words) enjoy ;)

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Invited for dinner at my parent's house, I fear my own life.

My mother arranged it for the sole purpose of confessing about my pregnancy to my father. Gray was accompanying me for emotional support. I was sure that once it's out of my system, I'm going to be used as a shield so Gray can hide from my father's wrath.

It's been over a day since I told Gajeel. Gray hadn't had the pleasure of running into him, so he remains in one piece. For now.

My mother eagerly greets Gray and I, wrapping her arms around me and couldn't contain herself and does the same to Gray, startling him slightly. He'd only met my mother a few times, and never had that much of a friendly greeting. Being the father of my baby, it's going to happen a lot.

My parent's house was only a little outdated, it was at least a couple of centuries old. My father likes his antiques, so most of the furniture was stuck in the previous centuries too.

My mum takes my hand and pulls me towards the kitchen. Inside, me nor Gray expected two particular people to be there.

"Hello, Fullbuster."

We enter the kitchen to witness my father talking with my uncle at the far end sitting at the table, and by the door way, Gray had the utmost friendliest greeting from none other than my troublesome cousin, Gajeel.

Gray gulps at the hideously threatening snarl Gajeel had on his face, tugging my hand and squeezing for comfort.

"Mum!" I loudly whisper, "You said it was just going to be you and dad!" Realising Gajeel is behind me, I add, "As much as I love Gajeel, you know it'll be easier for me to tell dad when no one's around."

I wasn't furious, just irritated that this happened.

"Fullbuster, a word?"

My mum's eyes glances back and forth from Gajeel to me, "Does Gajeel know?"

I nod.

Gray starts edging around me. My purpose becoming his body shield was confirmed. He also shuffles his way between my mother too. Apparently Lockser's are perfect body guards in Gray's books.

Before I could fit a word in edgeways, Gajeel almost rips Gray's shirt off when he grabs the collar and drags him out of the kitchen. I follow, of course. So did my mother, it seems. He took us into the living room, having Gray stand on an angle towards him, and his finger pointed to the spot opposite Gray as he ordered me with a glare. Fearing if I don't do as he says, Gajeel will slit Gray's throat with just his index finger, I oblige. My mum raises her eyebrow as she crosses her arms, yet saying nothing as she was curious what was about to happen.

"Gray Fullbuster, do you take Juvia Lockser-"

"Oh for fucks sake, Gajeel." I spit and turn off into another direction.

Gajeel was ordained online a few months ago for a friend's wedding. He tends to make these jokes when in a giddy mood or drunk. Apparently I'm married to Lucy in some ways. That situation happened on his own birthday. Gray narrows his eyes at Gajeel's ridiculous antics, and I ask my mum, "Mum, has Gajeel..." I signal a glass towards my mouth.

She nods. So he is at least tipsy. Great!

"Lockser, get your ass back here!"

Aggravated, I give Gajeel the finger and storm off back to the kitchen.