Eight Members (A NaLu, GrUvia, JeRza, GaLe Fanfic) [COMPLETED]

Ch. 27: What Gray Had To Say

GrUvia pic? Oh yes. Why did I update early? THE LATEST CHAPTER!! OMG!! ZEREF AND MAVIS!! I’m happy and sad at the same with the ending.

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{Juvia’s POV}

My hands are all sweaty, I feel like I want to vomit, and worst, I can't move. These are the symptoms of total nervousness. And it's not good. Right now, I'd rather eat vegetables all day than make a speech in front of many people. No. Maybe in front of the whole world.

Erza gave me a stern look. "What, you're nervous? Don't be. Keep it together. Remember, you're doing this for us. It's not only for your sake. You're also doing this for the fans around us. Around the world. Now. As I was saying, keep calm. If you're calm, you can do your speech properly."

I rolled my eyes and protested. "Why does it have to be me, anyway? Any of you would do, right? It could be Jellal. Natsu, Gray, or any of you girls. Besides, as I have said, he can do everything by himself! And, hello? Try being in my position. Announcing something as big as this and getting all the hate. Do it and tell me if you're not gonna be nervous."

"Juvia," Levy started. "It has to be you. Keep in mind, Gray considers you his best buddy in this group. He needs a partner. Heck, it will not be easy to announce something that big alone. Mavis and Zeref can do it, yes, but they're preparing for the marriage. It would be a bother to make them announce something like that when they're this busy. Hence, it's you. The only choice left. He's not really close to any of us."

"However, that was waaaaaay back then! How could you expect us to be that close again after everything that has happened? After all we've been through, I think it will never be like that again. It will never go back to the way it was. We were close. Take note of the word 'were '. Past is past, you guys." I replied.

"But Juvia, we were never close with him. You were the only ones who was close with him. Yes, it was in the past. But who cares? What matters is the present. So anyways, are you ready?" I pouted at Lucy who spoke.

"Okay, I accept defeat. Like I'd win an argument with you guys. 3 versus 1 is so unfair. And no, I don't think I'm ready about this. I'm so nervous! Seriously, it's killing me." I whined with furrowed eyebrows. I heaved a heavy sigh.

I felt several hands on my back. "You can do it!" The girls encouraged. I couldn't help but just smile at them. It's been more than ten years, and we never left each other's side. We've been strong when it comes to friendship, and I'm thankful for that. There's nothing I could ever wish for other than this.

"Anyways, where's Gray? Moreover, where are the boys? The announcing will start in thirty minutes, isn't it? They should be here now." I queried.

"He's having the last practice with the boys. Don't worry, they're gonna arrive in a few mi—"

“We’re here!” The boys shouted in chorus. I was shocked to see Gray in a tuxedo. Err, I’m in a blue cocktail dress. It’s like Gray and I are attending a party. For a speech, this is way too formal.

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“A pleasant day to everyone of you who’s here, as well as the viewers and our fans.” Gray started with an unusually serious face. Well, it’s unusual for me because he gets serious rarely. “I know that the issue a few months ago will be livened up once again, seeing me with Cerulean Mermaid, but no. We are not together. We are here together because we have something very important to announce. A big news, let’s put it that way.

“And no, it’s not about our relationship, okay? It’s something more important than that. It’s all about the Elemental Boys and the Color of Girls. A problem came up, so we haven’t been active for a few months. We’ve also deleted our accounts on Instagram, Twitter, and our page on Facebook.”