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Chapter 51

"Juvia Lockster? I don't know how but apparently our records of you vanished. We have nothing to charge you with, you're free to leave" Zero said with a suspicious voice.

Juvia looked up from her cell. How was this happening? Three seconds later Juvia had the answer. It had to be Lucy, that was the only reasonable explanation. Juvia gripped the bench she sat on before pushing herself up, Zero just held the cell open for her until she was able to walk out.

"Try to stay out of trouble, you owe the girl that much" Zero whispered to Juvia.

So she was right; it was because of Lucy. Zero locked the cell back up before turning back to Juvia.

"All you need to do is sign some papers and then your free to leave" Zero said leading her to his desk.

10 minutes later Juvia was free and ready to leave this place. She ran a hand through her untamed hair and tried to straighten herself out.

"So um I prevented the cops from informing your parents so no troubles on that, you've only been here for about 10 hours anyway. Do you need a ride home or something?" Zero asked.

"No, thank you though Zero" Juvia said.

Zero smiled. "No prob, the one you should be thanking is Lucy. Give her my regards when you see her again okay?" Zero asked.

Juvia nodded and waved as she left. She avoided eye contact with the people she passed until she made it outside. The sunlight blinded Juvia, her hand rose to shield her eyes. The cell was much darker then the outside, the only light they had was from a dull light bulb from a lamp. Once her eyes adjusted her hand fell. She stood outside the police station... what now?

She couldn't go back to drugs, she just couldn't.

Juvia also couldn't go back to school knowing Gray was there.

What options were left?

Walk.

A nice long walk alone.

Juvia listened to herself and started walking. To where she didn't know but that was half the fun right? Just walking... and walking... and walking.

"Juvia" Gray said.

Enough walking, Gray. Juvia stopped mid-step and looked at him with clouded eyes.

"I would have been here earlier to walk you home but Lucy refused to tell me where you were being held at" Gray said.

Juvia stared. She had no words for the man in front of her, she cried them all out to Lucy last night. Juvia felt empty.

"I love you Juvia. I know that might mean nothing to you now but I had to let you know" Gray said.

Juvia started walking again. To where she didn't know but that was half the fu-

"That woman you saw me with! She's my sister, that was Ultear my sister" Gray said walking with Juvia.

Still no words, only walking.

"I'm sorry I told you those words that one day, I didn't mean any of it! It's just... I believed it was my fault my Mother died so I thought I would cause you pain as well. That's the reason I pushed you away, to protect from harm... even though I still caused you pain in the end" Gray said.

Why wasn't she saying anything? Gray had expected her to burst in tears and cry once he confessed. What was happening? What was wrong?

"Will you stop walking and talk to me!" Gray yelled.

Juvia didn't listen though. She continued walking one step at another.

"Was that confession not enough? Alright I can do better, I can do more. Since the minute I saw you I've been in love with you, well maybe not in love, but I've had a crush! You were amazing and superb and that kick, that was a tough one. I still have the umbrella from that day, it's always been a keep sake for me,-..."