I'm Dating My Cold Professor

Chapter 3

“Hey,” I jumped as I heard that. I heard a chuckle and when I turned around my eyes widened even more. Oh! It is him.  Gray. I stiffened knowing the fact that I was shocked by his presence and how the dinner went off earlier. Is it just me or he’s looking at me intently in the dinner earlier? Or did he have a grudge on me because I thought of him as a maniac? Oh no!

“Uh…” I started fidgeting my fingers. I looked down. Oh God! Why am I so embarrassed? “I-I’m s-sorry about earlier. I-I didn’t m-mean –“

I looked at him and he was smiling at me. Oh what an adorable smile. And his eyes they were so looking at me so softly. I don’t know. I’m too mesmerized with his smile and eyes.

“What is it?” he asked.

I snapped at my thoughts. I have to look away from him because I might not be able to speak again if I didn’t. “Sorry about earlier and the whereabouts. You know – “ I said with some hand gestures hoping he’ll get what I mean. About this early afternoon and about how he was embarrass in front of his friends.

“Ah!” he chuckled. “That one, I don’t mind. You know I was worried about you and you run away. So yeah, are you sure you’re alright?”

I nodded at him and smiled. He smiled at me too. I relaxed a bit as he did that. He was smiling so bright. I blushed instantly at that. Is it? Am I?

I shook my head at that thought. This can’t be? Maybe I’m attracted but love at first sight? Is that real? But he was so handsome and hot in my eyes so it’s possible right?

“What’s wrong?” He asked worriedly.

“Uh- it’s nothing.” I stood up. I am confused by this time now. And yes, anxiety runs through me. “I need some fresh air.” I said. I was about to walk away, I’m kind of confused with what I feel now. I don’t know. It’s scary. It’s – it’s new to me. I don’t like it but I like it somehow, when I felt a grip on my wrist.

Oh shit. This feeling. The tight grip, the leering laugh, the hot palms which touch my cheeks, the demons beside me, my nerves running cold, my body trembling. Oh no! Not this again.

At this moment, my body shakes terribly. I closed my eyes. No, this is not happening. It is just me. Just memories. I was touch but not by a terrible man. No. The grip has loosened and my knees are trembling. I suddenly slumped down to my knees. Oh God! This isn’t good.

“A-Are you a-alright?” He kneeled and he was about to touch me.

“No! Don’t –“ I whispered but I think he heard me. “Don’t touch me.” I put my hands on my ears. I closed my eyes tightly. No. I am not hearing leering laughs again. I am not remembering them again.

“Juvia. Juvia. You’re not in that place again. You’re fine. You. Are. Fine.” Those words were the ones who are battling with my head. And for some reason, I relaxed. I relaxed. I took a deep breath. And I heard those words again.

“You are fine, Juvia. You are safe now.” The voice said. It was shaky but it relaxed me. The words soothes me. My tightly closed eyes loosened. “Don’t panic baby, I’m here now.”

I opened my eyes. Who said that? I turned my head to the person I think I heard. He is here. Did he just say that last words? Or is it my mind again? I looked up at him and he seemed so worried about me. His eyes were telling me how worried he was and how hurtful he was that I’m in this situation. But why? I didn’t understand.

“Juvia!” I heard Gajeel and he was coming towards us. Some other friends come towards us, too. Even, Sir Makarov.

“What’s wrong?” Levy came to me. I shook my head and said it was nothing. But I know they didn’t believe me.