FROM STRANGERS TO SOULMATES (RE-EDITED)

CHAPTER 28 : PORTRAIT

AFTER FEW DAYS 

AT THE CAFETERIA 

GRAY'S POV

After that awkward incident at my guest house, I and Juvia blushed quite often around each other's presence which was new to us.

Till that day, we were never conscious of other's presence when we are alone. 

Now, whatever she does, looks new and amazing to my eyes, which I'm not complaining about but it's like a new feeling building up within me causing my heart to flutter.

Natsu and Lucy never missed the chance to tease us by bringing up that embarrassing situation.

But that day, I couldn't confess my love to her which I don't regret as my dad advised me to propose the love to her with a thing which would bring happiness to her.

I kept on thinking what could be the thing that could make her happy. 

Then I remembered something which she regrets forgetting, “Hey Stripper, what's up with your thought process? Are you planning some new tricks to pounce on my sister?” Gajeel growled at me.

“Shut up metal-head, you don't miss a chance to be with Levy and do some things with her which even I can't imagine. Now, you are advising me. I will do whatever I want.” I comically yelled at him.

“Stupid, she is my sister. How can I let an ugly stripper like you to place your dirty paws on her?” Gajeel growled.

“Okay stop you two, geez. What are you two? Some kids huh, fighting for candy? Gray, Levy is his girlfriend soon going to be his fiancee.
    What is Juvia to you? Have you decided yet? Moreover, have you told her?” Jellal intervened and asked me this important question.

“I still need to tell her. If that day, you guys, didn't ruin my chance, I would have told her by now.” I hissed while Natsu laughed.

“Ice-princess, anyways, what were you thinking about?” Natsu asked me.

“Oh about that, Gajeel do you have any photos of your parents? Or at least, remember their faces.” I asked him.

“Sorry, I don't have any photos and of course, I remember their faces. Why do you…..” He stopped in mid sentence.

“Don't tell me Sprinkler, couldn't remember their face?” A wave of worry washed over his rough face. 

I nodded, “She regrets, she couldn't remember their faces, especially your mom's.” I felt sorry for Juvia. 

This was the first time I saw tears rolling down Gajeel's tough exterior, “I should have at least taken the photo from the house before leaving. I can imagine the sorrow she must have gone through not being able to remember their faces. Poor girl.” Jellal patted his shoulder.

“Gajeel, I'm sorry for making you worry.” I apologised mainly for making him cry.

“No stripper, it's okay. Anyways, why do you want to know? My mom looked just like how Juvia looks now but with a black straight hair which I inherited while my dad looked kinda like me with blue hair which Juvia inherited.” Gajeel gave the piece of his memory.

“Fine, in the evening, come with me, I will take you to a pencil sketch artist, give him a detailed description of your parents and he will make a sketch.” I told him.

“For what you need the sketch?” Natsu asked me while Jellal nodded.

“Because I will give her as a present after proposing my love to her.” I said with a blush. Gajeel smiled so did the others.