MEANT TO BE | GRUVIA

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"Why does Mira have that look in her eyes lately?" Juvia asked Levy nervously. The two girls, along with Lisanna, were sitting outside for lunch under one of the big trees in the front yard.

"It's just that time of year," Levy sighed.

"Excuse me?" Juvia asked, not really sure what that meant.

"Valentine's Day is in a week," Lisanna whispered. "Mira goes into matchmaking mode. She'll make sure we all have dates to the school dance."

"I think you should go with Kyo," Levy said.

"Don't add fuel to the fire!" Lisanna whined.

"No, you would look good together," Juvia said. "Trust me, you are just his type."

"Geez, Juvia," Levy said. "One minute you're swearing at the teacher, the next you are playing matchmaker. Time sure does fly, huh?"

"Right?" Lisanna laughed.

"You guys," Juvia sighed. A piece of paper was waved in front of her face. She followed the hand up and saw Gray.

"There's your ticket to the dance," he said.

"Oh really?" Juvia asked, crossing her arms. "And what makes you think I would go with you without being asked?"

"I'll take Lucy if you don't want to," Gray teased.

"I'll go with Ciel," Juvia countered.

Gray grabbed her face and kissed her sweetly on the lips. "Juvia, will you go to the dance with me?"

"You didn't have to ask," Juvia laughed. "But yeah, I will."

"No PDA in school," Jennifer scolded, flicking Gray's forehead.

"Ow," he said, rubbing his forehead. He sat down on the grass next Juvia, who immediately leaned into him.

"Why don't we all go out dress shopping after school?" Levy suggested.

"Juvia already has a dress," Jennifer said. She got a confused look from Juvia. "I bought you one for the NYMAC, remember?"

"No way," Gray said. "She is not wearing that."

"What's wrong with it?" Lisanna laughed.

"It's at least two sizes to small," Juvia said, rolling her eyes.

"Fine, you can go shopping tonight," Jennifer said, ruffling her daughter's hair on her way back to the gym.

"Any requests?" Lisanna asked Gray in a teasing voice.

"How about a full body suit?" he asked.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Juvia was slightly a offended.

"I don't want anyone else seeing you looking so beautiful," he said smoothly, kissing her shoulder. She just blushed and looked away.

"You guys are so cute!" Lisanna and Levy squealed.

"Do you guys know where I can find Ciel Willow?" a student council member asked, running over to the group.

"What do you need?" Juvia asked, pushing Gray's face away. Lisanna and Levy quietly giggled.

"Student Council wants his band to sing at the dance next weekend," she said.

"He usually eats in the music room," Juvia said. The girl thanked her and ran off.

"So meet at Juvia's after school?" Lisanna asked.

X

Erza, Mira, Lisanna, and Levy all went to Juvia's after school. Since she lived in town, it was easiest to meet there. After Jennifer giving Juvia money, they all got in Erza's car and went to the mall. They decided to look at the Deb store first.