I'm Dating My Cold Professor

Chapter 25

My heart leaps when I finally came in our place. I wipe my face, trying to hide any evidence that I cried. I entered the shop and surprisingly it was still open up until this hour. It’s already ten o’clock. A waitress welcomed me with her expectant look.

“Hi, Ana.” I greeted her.

“Hi, Miss Juvia.”

“Oh please, just Juvia.” She nodded shyly and led me the way.

And for a moment, I was following Ana. I looked around the place. Still peaceful. Still serene. The flowers are beautifully arranged. The plants are growing nicely. It was such a lovely aroma. The light was dim.

“This way, Juvia.” Ana said to me as we pass through our table.

I looked straight and I saw him standing on the end of the walls. I smiled as I saw him. He was wearing the mask he wore on our date. I could not help but tear up. I’ve longed for him. God, I think I’m going crazy. But it felt like years since I haven’t seen him.

I hurriedly walked towards him and then I just when I was near to him, I jumped at him and embraced him. I sobbed in his body that was intoxicating to smell. I really love his scent. I heard a chuckle and then I was lifted in the air. I laughed a little when he did that. I inhaled his scent once more then uncontrollably I sobbed again.

“Hey,” He said when he put me down. “What’s wrong? What did he do to you?”

I shook my head. What did he do to you, Gray? I sobbed again in him.

“Juvia,” there is worry in his voice. “What did he do? Tell me, so I can punch him for you…”

“No.” I shook my head again. “He did nothing.”

“Then, why are you crying?” He asked. He is now embracing me tightly.

I sobbed again, remembering what Lyon told me. “I just…I thought, the accident.”

“Shhh…it’s okay, Juvia.” Then he cursed. “I should have never let him near you. I’m sorry.” I felt his lips on my hair.

“Why did he do that to you?” I blurted out still sobbing. He rubbed my backed and tried to calm me down. “That was so painful. I never thought anyone could do that. It was – I hate him. For what he did to you.”

“Shh…hey, there’s no need, Juvia. I don’t want you hating someone.” He said.

“But what he did to you…he was horrible. I hate him so much.”

“I know, baby. That was horrible. Please, don’t cry. I hate to see you crying.” He soothed my hair. I tried to calm down. I needed to calm down.

I was in Gray’s arms until my sobs were gone. He soothed my hair and my back. I embraced him, smelling his scent again. I just notice that he is wearing a suit today. I didn’t have the chance to appreciate it a while ago. I looked up to his face. I saw him smiled at me. I tear up again. I missed him so much. Then, I buried my face on his chest again.

“I thought I’d never see you, tonight.” He said, his voice shaking. My heart breaks hearing it.

“Why?” I asked. My face is still buried on his chest, eyes closed.

“I’d thought he’d snatched you away.” He chuckled a bit. I had to slightly slap his arm.

He continued to sway me, like there was really music around. We’re alone anyways, so I don’t actually care.

“You’d think that I’ll let that happen?” I asked him.

His chest rises then falls. He sighed heavily. I looked up at him. Did he honestly think that?