Finding Peace (In NaLu)

Chapter 7

I stare at Juvia as her grin gets Bigger as the plane lowers. I cannot believe this is actually happening.

I know it has been 2 years since I've left Fiore but that's just as much time as I needed. Juvia is the best person to travel with even when we traveled to rain forests, she still went on adventures even though it was damp outside.

Juvia and I also became closer. She told me how the only reason she hated me was because she thought I was another girl who wanted to hurt Gray. I actually didn't even know she hated me so her saying that was a big step itself.

It's as if we are sisters now. We've been through so much together and that's what makes our friendship stronger. She said I can call her Juve but it sounds too weird. I met her older brother, Henry, who I think was handsome. Juvia tried to make us a thing but it just felt wrong.

They had so many hot Guys that are so kind. ...And we have people like Gray and Natsu.

Anyway, In London, or at least the part Juvia lived, the people there were so 'out there'. They are so touchy. And if they like someone they just act like they know them. There were many cases where Juvia would meet a good looking guy and act like she knew him. For example, She would be all like " do I know you? " and he'd be all like " I'm James, and you are?" And she'd reply like... "..... James... remember, Juvia from junior high." Then she follows it with a hug. And although they both didn't know each other, they'd act like they did.

That explains why she was so comfortable cuddling with Gray and thinks nothing of it.

I also met her mom who was very busy as a surgeon. I rarely saw her but when I did, she was yelling at Juvia or her brother about the smallest things. She was very awkward like Juvia was before we were friends. They didnt really mind because they understood how busy and stressed out she was. She gave the best hugs ever and was funny too.

After staying with them for three and a half months, I had to be dragged out of the house when we were leaving on our 2 and a half year trip.

Ahhh I wasn't sure I wanted to come back but I remeber what Natsu said about coming to find me. Now that I think about it, why didn't he come to find me? He probably found a girlfriend or something.

Who am I kidding this is Natsu. He can't make a relationship last. He claims that " They just aren't Ms.Right" oh how I miss natsu and his bad jokes. The pranks, the wing man advice, the lazy day servant, the pizza nights, the dumb sleepovers, the gossip sessions. I miss it all but I know he's two years older than the last time I've Seen him maybe he changed.

I cannot wait to see him. If I ever do, that is. Maybe highschool friendships should be left in highschool. I know all my friends probably moved on or forgot about me. The only friend that even contacted me is Levy. But that's mostly because she wanted to inform me about her engagement to Gajeel. She said they are legally married but that she'll hold off the wedding until I come back. That was like five whole months ago. Since she didn't contact me since then it's safe to assume that she already had her wedding.

As the airplane lands I start to worry about my new life back home. What am I going to do now that all my friends have lives that I dont. I'm going to have to make new friends.

I'm going to need a place to stay and all that mumbo jumbo.

Finally the plane is still and people start to get off. Juvia squeals and starts speed walking.

Oh no. She thinks Gray is still that guy. What if he has a girlfriend or something? Or what if he is way more serious or something. I hate to see her so exited to see Gray who usually forgets anything. I remeber when he forgot Natsu's birthday all three years of middle school. He's such a dweeb.

We walk into the airport to see everyone standing there waiting and cheering and holding welcoming banners.

At that moment thoughts rush through my mind.

What if none of them changed. What if it'll be just like back in highschool?
Would that be good or bad? What if they don't like me because I left them. What if they forgot about me? What if they say we're friends but we drift apart because of lack in common intrests?

I'm so confused. Is them being here going to be a good thing? What if they accidentally came?

I look around confused. Wait there's something wrong with this picture.
There's something missing but I can't put a finger on it.

"OMG, we have a lot to catch up on." Wendy runs up and hugs me.

"Finally..." said Levy as she came forward and pulled Gajeel with her.

"This is Jellal. " said erza, pointing to this tall hunk of a man with blue hair.

Juvia runs and hugs him.

She awkwardly turns around and says "uh....group hug?"

They all walk in closer to Juvia and Jellal, who looks baffled.

As I observe my old group of friends I realize what.. no who is missing.

NASTU.....NATSU IS MISSING.

Juvia must be thinking about Gray because I see the disappointment in her eyes as she notices his absence.

I can't believe this. Even if they don't care anymore they could have said something or just stopped by.