I'm giving up on you

Gray proves himself

Grays POV

Juvia and I were walking to the cake shop. Juvia wanted to look at some new cake so I went with her. One because I didn't want to stand out here alone; and two because I don't want anybody taking what's mine.

Juvia finally found the cake she wanted. We both kept on walking home. Honestly I love when Juvia is like this. I mean don't get nod wrong I love the clingy Juvia to. It's just that I think she is finally showing me the real her.

Besides she is usually only clingy when I don't pay attention to her. I don't know why it took me so long to notice her. Besides we actually have a lot in common. We talked a lot last night. When we are in the guild so much happens.

I really didn't get the chance to know this beautiful woman. Juvia and I have talked before. I know things about her its just that we have never sat down; and had a normal conversation. Just the two of us. Last night was full of many firsts.

Also now I need to prove myself to her. She is a gorgeous woman, and she needs to be told that. Besides I am glad that she is wearing different clothes.

I liked the ones before; but these are ones that  I love. She is wearing a really pretty pink dress. I couldn't believe it when she walked to me. My mouth dropped. Plus she had her haired straight  which looks good; but I love her wavy hair.

I get closer to her as I lean towards her ear. She gasps in shock, and blushes. I smile knowing that she is as affected by me as I am to her. I say "Hey Juvia your hair looks good; but I like it wavy better. Its more fun to play with." She laughs which isn't what I was expecting. She says "Gray likes to play with Juvias hair?" I blush; and say "Well usually hair is really curly; and I can twist it around my finger."

Then I do just that as I wrap her hair around my finger. Its not as fun though because when I remove my finger its not curly. I hear her sweet beautiful laughter as I frown at her hair.

I cant believe I got her to laugh twice! She is usually only hurt by me, and man does it feel good to be able to say that I caused that beautiful sound. I need to make her laugh more. Its sad that that was my first time hearing her laugh.

We reach fairy hills; and I say "Okay Juvia I will see you at the guild right?" She nods then says "Yeah ill be there." I nod then say "Okay see you." Then I quickly lean in; and kiss her.

It was just a peck; but I'm not a fan of PDA. Then I whisper "I love you Juvia." She smiles as she says "I love you too." She whispers it as if were telling a secret that only we know about. I like it.

She walks into Fairy Hills as I start to walk home. My smile never leaving my face. I can tell that dating Juvia will be the best thing Ive ever done.

Juvias POV

My smile doesn't leave my face. Gray has made me so happy. I feel like I can be myself when I am around him.

He makes my knees weak with his kisses. I cant believe he kissed me twice. I feel the heat creeping up my cheeks. I need a shower since I haven't had one today. Ew I probably smell bad! I grab a pair of dark blue shorts; and a white blouse.

Once that's done I grab my hair dryer; and dry my hair. I am thinking about straightening it. Then I remember what Gray said "Your hair looks good; but I love your wavy hair." I blush thinking about how close he was to me. I guess I am wearing it down.

I cant wait to tell the girls! What if Gray doesn't want anyone to know? What if he hasn't changed and the second Natsu makes a comment.. Maybe I shouldn't go to the guild today.

I need to have faith in Gray; and trust him. I make my way to the guild. Excitement, and nervousness building in my gut.

The walk is short as I open the guilds door. Once more I see the sight of Gray, and Natsu fighting. I roll my eyes at this. Somethings never change. I am scared. What if Gray really is done with me. I don't know if I could come back from that.

I find Lucy and say "Hey Lucy!" She turns around; and when she sees me she says "Hey Juvia so how was you date?' I smile and say "It was fine we had a really good time." She nods; but looks disappointed. Maybe because I didn't give her a lot of information. I just know that Gray wont want the whole guild to know about our date. I'm trying to be extra careful so I'm not dumped.

Natsu, and Gray stop fighting as they come to sit by us. Natsu by Lucy, and Gray by me. I give a nervous smile to Gray. He looks worried then smiles back. I fiddle with my fingers as they all talk to one another. I am still trying not to get on Grays nerves. We just started dating. I know he said he has changed; but years of rejection still linger.

I am snapped out of it when Lucy says "Hey Juvia we should go shopping together since Natsu, and Gray are going to hang out tomorrow." I smile as I say "Juvia thinks that is a great idea!" Plus it will get my mind off of Gray for a bit. She smiles then says "Perfect so we will start at 9:00 am." I nod so we commence into planning. I feel something on my back so I turn to see Gray playing with my hair; and he looks at my hair like its the greatest thing ever.

I giggle as I turn back around. I lean a little into Gray since my back hurts. I'm still tense though waiting for him to push me back. He surprises me by pulling me more against him as he rests his head on my shoulder. I blush at this position.

I feel Gray smile on my neck. It makes a shiver go down my back. Natsu and Lucy smile at us. I blush even more; and try to hide myself; but there is no where to go. "Hold still Juvia I am trying to rest." I blush once Gray said that. He doesn't lift up his head as he says "Your blushing aren't you?" I cant believe he knew that without even looking. I don't say anything which I guess he took as a yes because he chuckled.

That day was a lot of fun; and I actually had an okay time when I wasn't over thinking about Gray. Gray is walking me back to fairy hills. I hope what I did was okay today. I just don't want to lose him. Gray says "Juvia what is wrong with you today?"

Oh no does he know what I was thinking? Play it cool Juvia I say in my head. "What do you mean Gray?" He frowns then says "You weren't really in the conversation today; and you had that look on your face." I smile and say "Gray, Juvia was in the conversation today.  Juvia talked to Lucy about the shopping."

Gray stopped causing me to stop. He has a serious expression on his face. "Juvia what's wrong?" He says in a warning tone. I huff as I say "Fine if Gray must know Juvia didn't want to annoy you." Then I looked at the ground waiting for him to say something.

He grabs my chin; and forces me to look up as he says ''Juvia I want to see your face when I am talking to you." I look up at his face. He looks serious, confused, and angry. Great Juvia you just had to annoy him. I brace myself waiting for the good bye.

He surprised my by saying "I remember how if felt sitting with you; and you are the best thing that's ever been mine." I blush at what I said then I asked "Wait how did you know that Juvia was worried about you leaving her?'

He smiles and says "You've had this pained look since you got to the guild. At first I couldn't figure out what was wrong; but when you leaned against me.

You were so tensed as if you were prepared to  leap if needed that's when I knew." I smile as  I say "Gray.." He pulls me into his arms as he says "Juvia look I know that this is going to be hard especially because of years of rejection. That just means that I need to make sure that you know that I love you." I blush hearing him say that.

I squeeze him tighter as we stand there a little longer. How could I deserve him.