"Stop staring into nothing, Juvia. You're creeping me out." Levy said. I sighed and blew my bangs of my face.
"And that's your fifty-third sigh today, Juvia." Mira added. Lucy looked a her with wide eyes.
"You......really counted?" Lucy asked.
I slammed my head on the table. Ugh.
Oh, I haven't told you about us, haven't I?
The name's Juvia Mizuyuki, 2nd year college, taking up Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Designing and Marketing, in Fairy Tail University, Magnolia, about to turn 19 years old on February 13. I am an orphan since I was a baby, and the only thing they told me about my lineage was I had Japanese and Russian blood flowing through my veins.
Sitting beside me is Lucilee Herafilia, or as she prefers us to call her, Lucy. She's the same age, same course as mine. Her parents are millionaires, but she fled away from their mansion and decided to settle in a nearby apartment, earning money by I-don't-know-how-she-does-it. She confessed her real surname to us, Heartfilia, but made us swear to not tell anyone about it.
Across is Erza Scarlett. She's already a senior, along with Mira, taking up Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Arts. She's also an orphan. She doesn't mind us calling her like she's the same age as us. Her name when she was little was just 'Erza', but according to her, someone(We really don't know who, not even a clue) added the name 'Scarlett' because of her Scarlet hair. She loved the name so much she made Scarlett her surname.
Then, there's Mira Jane Koketsu. She takes up Bachelor of Arts in Music, and is a senior. She has two siblings, Lisanna and Elfman Koketsu. She's called 'The Matchmaker' and 'The Shipper' for who knows why.
And lastly, Levy McAdams. 3rd Year college, taking up BS Architecture. At 20 years old, she's my brother's girlfriend.
"Juvia, seriously, you need to pay attention."
"Juvia, are you still there?"
"Juvia. Juvia. Juvia! JUVIA!"
I suddenly raised my head.
"What?!" I almost shouted. Erza was looking at me angrily.
"W-what did you want to say, E-Erza?" I asked. She sighed, and looked at me with serious eyes.
"I said that Fairy Tail University's Annual Foundation Ball was to come in about two months, and the theme was costume party. I just had to inform all of you." Erza repeated. Mira raised an eyebrow.
"Wait, was that the topic when I ditched the Student Council's meeting?" she asked. Erza fake coughed and nodded.
"Well then, I gotta go now. Ms. Mavis surely entrusted me with a lot of handwork. See you!" Erza said and ran off.
"So, what about we buy our costumes after class?" Mira asked everyone.
"Sorry, but I can't. We're having a welcoming party for the new girl in the apartment." Lucy said. Mira crossed her arms.
"Hmph. Anyways, what about the both of you, Levy and Juvia?" she asked. Levy shot her an apologetic look.
"I also can't. Well......uhh......Gajeel...... uhh....... asked me out for the........whole eveni--"
"Oh no, it's really okay! I'll go with Juvia instead, right, Juvia?" she asked me and winked secretly. Ohhh.
"Yeah. I have nothing to do, anyway." I said and winked secretly at her, too.
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The class ended fastly. After my last class, I almost shrieked when Mira suddenly came out of nowhere with a huge grin on her face.
"Ready to spy on them?" she asked with this huge I'm-so-excited grin on her face.
I nodded.
She babbled about Gajeel and Levy, or GaLe, as she called it. She told me that the boat was sturdily on its way to Canon Island, and the shore was only meters away.
Okay? Does anyone understand what she just said?
"There! I saw them!" Mira said, and dragged me behind a bush. We could hear the conversation.
"I'm sorry I'm five minutes late." Gajeel said while getting out of the car. It's a silver Mercedes Benz. I don't know where he got that, to be honest.
"Nah, it's okay. Where were we going, again?" she asked with her tiny voice. Mira signalled me to ride on her car. I nodded. She then stealthily(?) walked to her car, a violet Scion a.k.a. Cupid's Bow, as she called it, and let me sit at the shotgun seat.
"I heard their discussion. They're going to the City Mall. Let's go!" she said and drove fast.
She was humming and singing "My ship didn't sink, it soared to the skies~" all throughout the ride, with matching dance moves. As expected of her.
"We're here!" She chirped. We were parked a car away from Gajeel's car. They haven't got out of the car yet.
"Wait, what if they see us?" I asked. She smirked.
"I've done this countless times, Juvia. Here, wear that." she said. She handed me a pair of nerdy glasses, a hoodie and a brown wig, while she wore a green wig, red lipstick, a sweater and fake brown lenses. Wow. She came prepared, didn't she?
As soon as I finished putting them on, Mira squeaked.
"They're getting out! Let's go!" she said and dragged me. We stayed a few meters behind them, hiding and all, but I'm pretty sure they'll find out later.
We overheard Gajeel talking about a trip to the bookstore and then taking Levy to a movie. Mira, being the giddy shipper she was, squealed in delight and shook me like there was no tomorrow.
"Juviaaaa! Look at them! My precious ship!" she said.
"Uhuh." I mumbled.
She dragged me(again)and we followed GaLe wherever they went. Gajeel bought Levy a fantasy book, and they both proceeded to the movie theater. Mirajane was taking pictures of them on her cellphone while giggling uncontrollably.
They already entered the theater, but we haven't. Mira took out her wallet, but looked pale.
"What's the matter, Mira?" I asked.
"I left my money! Gaah! How will I spy on them now?" she panicked while walking to and fro. I held her shoulder.
"Calm down. I-I'll pay for our tickets." I told her. Her face instantly brightened up.
"Really? Thanks. Let's go, then!" she said and dragged me. Again.
"Wait, Mira, you buy your ticket. I'm just gonna buy popcorn for the both of us." I told her and handed her 200 jewels. She smiled and did a thumbs up.
"Okay!" she said and immediately ran to the ticket booth. I walked to the popcorn stand.
"Uhm.....two cheese-flavored large popcorn, please." I said. The lady immediately prepared my order. As soon as she handed me the popcorn together in one recyclable bag. I took out 150 jewels, but a certain hand slammed itself on the table.
"And add a supreme caramel popcorn." he said and lifted his hand from the table, revealing 400 jewels. The lady accepted the money, and gave him the popcorn.
"I can pay for it. I'm not broke, Gray." I told him while handing the 150 jewels to the lady.
"Can't you just accept it and shut up? And it's Sebastian." he said.
"No. I won't call you that." I straightly said, and made my way to the theater, leaving him behind.
I heard him shout "Keep the change!" and "Hey, Juvia!"
I stopped walking and faced him. That's actually the first time he called me by my name.
"What?" I asked.
"I'll sit beside you inside." he said. I raised an eyebrow.
"And who said you could?" I asked him while crossing my arms.
"Myself." he said and dragged me to the movie theater.
"What if I said no?" I asked him.
"I didn't ask for your opinion." He said. I rolled my eyes. Arrogant pervert.
My eyes suddenly widened as I remembered the past two......you know's that happened. Then, stepped on his left foot and slapped him on his cheek. But then, he looked at me without expression.
"So should I be wincing in pain or what?" he said sarcastically. I rolled my eyes. And walked faster than him to the ticket booth.
"Theater 4, please." I told the boy and handed him 200 jewels. He instantly processed my ticket.
"Whatever she said. I'll pay for the both of us, keep the change." Gray said and paid 500 jewels. The boy happily returned the money I gave him. I rolled my eyes again. Show off.
He gave us the tickets. I quickly got mine and walked fast to Theater 4, trying to lose him from my sight. But he walks fast.
"Short legs, can't you be a little faster?" he asked.
What the heck. I have long legs, you asshole. Perfect, long legs! Does he want me to show him that?!
"Suit yourself." I told him and prepared to run, but he held my arm.
"Juvia, whether you like it or not, I will follow you. You can't run away from me." he said with a smirk.
What the fck.
"What are you, my stalker?" I exclaimed. He grinned.
"Your guardian would be a better term for it." he replied. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms.
"I better go." I said. I remove his grip from my arm, and continued walking towards the theater. As soon as the darkness filled my vision, I can no longer sense his presence behind me. Finally.
I better stay away from him. He really knows how to annoy me.
I looked for Mira. She's probably at the backseats, glancing at Gajeel and Levy and not focusing on the movie. She saw me, and waved at me. I went towards the backseats, she really is there. I rushed to sit down beside her.
"Gajeel is definitely starting to make a move on Levy. Look!" she whispered while pointing at the couple, four rows in front of us.
Gajeel was slowly and quietly putting his hand on Levy's shoulder. Levy was focused on the screen, not even noticing the stares Gajeel gave her.
Mira was muffling her squeals while tapping his feet rapidly on the floor, probably hyperventilating from the sight. I sighed.
"Mira, can I go to the comfort room?" I asked her.
"Of course you can." She said while still eyeing the both of them and not even facing me. I shrugged and walked out of the theater.
Thankfully, there was a restroom nearby. I rushed and did what I had to do.
After flushing, I went out of the cubicle and looked at the mirror. I was the only one inside, no one else was there when I entered, neither when I went out, so no need cares if I do something stupid or whatever.
Suddenly, a fire alarm went off. My eyes widened as my feet took me quickly in front of the door. My hands immediately twisted the doorknob, but the door won't even budge. I pushed and pulled it harder, but it had no effect.
Shit.
"Help! Open this door, please!" I shouted, slamming my fists on the door. I even tried to kick it and scream, but no one seemed to notice that a bluenette was stuck inside the girl's restroom.
I continued banging my fists on the door while screaming for help, when suddenly, the sprinklers from above shot out water like a waterfall. My mouth hung open while I was getting drenched in water.
I continued to ask for help. Mira knows I went to the restroom, but she might've evacuated for her own safety.
I tried everything I could do. I even hammered the trashcan on the door, but it was metal and was surely hard to wreck. I mustered all of my strength and slammed my fist on the door, before sitting on the door, leaning on the wall, and burying my face between my knees. I removed the wig and glasses, which were already wet from the water above. This surely is hopeless. I guess I'll be waiting for the next hour until someone notices someone is missing. Anyway, I am sleepy.
I was about to doze off when a laugh disturbed me.
"Juvia, Juvia, Juvia. Why won't you just pick the easy way than going the hard way?"
My sytem was suddenly awakened by a voice behind me. I looked at the one who called me.
"F-F-Flare?!" I shouted, and stood up. She was also in that orphanage I was in when I was younger. She looked amused.
"Pathetic reaction. I suggest you surrender to us, or I'll make this a living hell for you. Choose." she said with a sly smirk on her face. I stood my ground and shouted "No!"
"I gave you a chance. Sorry, Juvia. You should've learned a lesson from that orphanage. Hunt, or be hunted." she said as she took out a whip from behind. My eyes widened.
She aimed at me, and hit my left leg. I screamed in pain.
It was a horrible, stinging feeling that traveled from my legs to my brain, making me tear up a little and scream again.
Then, she hit my right leg, making me fall down on the ground. She laughed.
"That was for having perfect, flawless legs. Well, they're not so perfect now, though." Flare said and laughed an evil laugh.
The sting from both my legs made them numb. I crawled on the floor, trying to get away from her, but she just grins as she walks towards me.
But for some reason, rolled her eyes and stopped.
"Show up, you asshole." Flare said. A snicker was heard from a distance.
"I thought you didn't notice."
That man again. I rolled my eyes heavenwards. What is wrong with him? First, in the girls' locker room. And now, in the girls'restroom?! Is he gay?
"Ivan just doesn't give up, does he?" He asked.
"Of course he doesn't. He wouldn't be the leader if he was." Flare proudly said while playing with the whip. Who the fck is Ivan?
I really don't know what happened, because I hid my face between my legs, not wanting to see the fight. But when a hand rested on my shoulder, I knew it was time to go.
"Is she........taken care of?" I asked.
"Yeah. Let's go home now." he said. I looked at the unconscious Flare.
I tried to stand up, but fell to the ground and felt the water smash on my face. Agh.
"I'm gonna have to carry you." he said. I shook my head.
"I....I can manage." I said. I tried to use the wall as support, but by the time I let go, I fell to the ground again. Damn legs, useless when I need them the most.
"Stubborn." He commented.
I rolled my eyes and tried to stand up again, but I failed.
"Look, Juvia, me helping you is a big privilege, so just agree--"
"I can handle it!" I shouted. He snickered.
"Well, suit yourself." he said with a chuckle. Psh. He thinks I'm weak, doesn't he?
I supported myself with my hands, and tried to stand up, but in the end, I just made myself look like an idiot.
He chuckled again.
"You have no choice, then." he said, and carried me princess style.
"No, let me down! I have a choice, dumbass!" I shouted.
"What, to crawl until you get home? No." he said.
With just one kick, he opened the door and got us out.
What the fck. I spent minutes on trying to open that door! Damn metal doors, ruining my reputation!
Dripping water from his hair hit me right in the eyes, and my breath hitched.
"Agh." I said. He just smirked and continued carrying me. We were walking out of Theater 4 already. The people have evacuated and it seems like we're the only ones here.
I might've accidentally touched his chest while trying to find a comfortable position in his arms. I felt the heat rising in my cheeks.
I gulped. His white shirt was wet, and you could see the.....
"You could've just told me if you wanted to touch it, Juvia. I'd give you a chance." he said with a proud smirk on his face. I punched his chin. Dang it. His jaws are perfectly chiseled.
"As if. Why would I do that to a gay?" I teased. He stopped in his tracks and looked at me.
"Who said I was gay?" he said with his brows furrowed.
"You went in the girls'restroom, right? That must mean something...." I joked. He looked at me seriously.
"You want proof that I'm not gay?" he asked. I was about to say no, but he suddenly tossed me upwards, and I clung to his neck for support.
"What the fck was that for--"
And there he goes again. Violating my privacy by latching his lips onto mine.
"That, I believe, was enough evidence. Suit yourself if you still think otherwise." He said with a smug on his face and continued to walk the path of pervertism--I mean the path leading to the exit. Damn it.
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Unkiss Me ☔ Gruvia AU
Fanfiction"Give it back." "Not unless you promise to give me more." Juvia had a normal life before Gray, a seemingly mysterious man, showed up whenever she's in danger. Additionally, he seems to have the Prince Charming syndrome and kisses her whenever he fee...
