Say Those 3 Words (A GruVia Fanfic)

Chapter 3

~Juvia's P.O.V.~

        Me and Gray-sama got off the train when it was our stop.  After that, we silently walked into town and met up with the person who put up the job.  "This is the address," Gray-sama muttered when we stopped in front of a house.  I gently knocked on it three times and an old man with brown eyes, a narrow but long white beard, and in an old fashioned kimono answered.

        "Ah, are you the mages who took the job?" the old man asked politely.  We both nodded.

        "Yes, we are," I muttered softly.

        "Good good, please, come in!" the old man said, gesturing for us to come in.  There we sat down on one of the couches he had.  The old man sat on the chair across from us.

        "So, um, could you tell us more about the man we're suppose to capture?" Gray-sama asked.  The old man nodded.

        "Yes, you see, he lives in the forest near this town, and lately he's been abusing his magic and harming innocent people," the old man explained.

        "And you want us to capture him, correct?" I asked.  The old man nodded.

        "Alright, we'll do that right away sir.  Thank you," Gray-sama said.

        "You're welcome, and, may I ask that you do not hurt the man too much if possible?" the old man asked.  Gray-sama and I nodded.

        "We'll try sir," I bowed.

        "Please, call me Greg," the old man grinned.  I smiled.

        "Alright  Greg-san," I corrected with a warm smile.

        "We'll be going now," Gray-sama said, getting a bit impatient.  "We'll be back with the man you requested.  Gray-sama then left, and I quickly followed him.

~☔~

        When we entered the forest, we searched for a house in the forest, but after an hour or so, Gray-sama was getting angry.  "Where the hell is his dumb house?" Gray-sama growled.  

        "Maybe it's deeper in the forest," I suggested.

        "Hmm, maybe," he sighed.    As we continued walking, I looked down and twirled my fingers.  I was going to have to tell him sooner or later, so might as well say it now.

        "Uhno...Gray-sama?" I mumbled.  Gray-sama glanced at me.

        "What?" he replied.

        "Uhno...J-Juvia...has something to say.."

        "And it is...?"

        "J-Juvia l-loves you," I stuttered.  "J-Juvia knows that she has said that many times, but this is sincere..."  Suddenly Gray-sama stops walking and let out a deep sigh.  He then turned to face me.

        "Juvia..." he sighed.  "You have got to stop fawning over me.."

        "E-eh?" I said, slightly shocked.  "W-what?"

        "Juvia, I do not love you," he said firmly.  "So please, stop trying."  I could feel my heart shatter into a million pieces.  H-he...doesn't love me?  I know he's sometimes cold to me....but this was just cruel..  

        "O-oh.." I whispered, trying really hard to not cry.  "Okay, I understand.."

~Gray's P.O.V.~

        Huh?  Did she just say "I"?  Eh, whatever.  I know it seems cruel but I have to say it.  "Good," I said, and continued walking, Juvia slowly trailing behind me.  When she wasn't looking, I quickly took a glance at the sky.  It was getting gloomy, like it was about to rain.  Tch, what a pain, making the weather change according to your feelings.  After a couple minutes of silent walking, we finally located the house.  We walked up to the door and I cautiously knocked on it.  A tall young man wearing a green coat over a white shirt and ripped dark blue jeans answered the door.  "Whatcha want?" he asked in a rude tone.  I could feel my blood boil with his tone of cockiness, but I took a deep breath and cupped my hands into formation.

        "Sorry for the inconvenience, but you're coming with us," I said.  "Ice Make: Floor!"  I froze the floor, but he saw it coming and jumped out of the way.

        "Hmm, yeah see, you shouldn't have done that," he smirked.  "Spirit Extraction!"  A ghostly white beam headed straight for me, but I don't have time to dodge it or avoid it!  Shit, what am I going to do??

        "Gray-sama look out!" Juvia suddenly yelled, pushing me out of the way.  Crap, I forgot about her!

        "JUVIA!!" I yelled as I saw the beam hit her.