Ever, Ever, After

Chapter 11

When Gray, Juvia, and Wendy came back to the apartment that night it had become really late and it was past Wendy's bedtime. Before going to sleep she asked Juvia if she would tell her a story which Juvia was more than glad to do.

"And then Happy threw a rock right into the monster, scaring him off thus saving everyone in the kingdom." She told her.

"Really?"

"Yep I saw it with my own eyes, of course that was before we officially met but I knew right then and there that he was a brave and tough little fella."

"So do you think he's okay? That he didn't actually get burned in the oven?"

"Of course. Happy can take care of himself."

"He sure is cute. I wish I could have a kitty cat."

"Well maybe one you will get one."

Gray watched Juvia tuck Wendy into bed and smiled. The way Juvia got Wendy ready for bed reminded him of when he was little and how his mother and Ur used to tuck him into bed.

"Goodnight Wendy." Juvia said kissing her forehead.

"Good night Juvia, thank you for the story." Wendy said.

"You're welcome."

Wendy then turned over on her side to sleep while Juvia turned off the lights and gently closed the door. After that Juvia changed into the pajamas Gray gave her to wear, made the couch up like a bed, and began to read a little before going to sleep. Gray came in a while later.

"Oh hello Gray, did you have trouble sleeping?" She asked him.

"No I just wanted to check on you that's all. Thanks for telling Wendy a story I'm not really good at making up stuff like that."

"I didn't make that story up. It actually happened."

"Right a cat defeated a monster. That's totally believable. Anyway um I'm sorry about you're little cat friend and I'm sorry about your 'prince' it really stinks when things don't work out."

"What are you talking about?"

"I mean the fact that your fiance isn't coming."

"Natsu is coming."

"How do you know that?"

"Because Happy told me back at the restaurant."

"Oh so he talks now does he? Reality check Juvia cats don't talk."

"Not here they don't."

"Okay I don't know if you're joking or if you're just delusional!"

"What do you mean? I'm not joking and I'm not delusional."

"Forgive me for being skeptical but every word out of your mouth since I've met you is impossible."

"I don't like the way you're talking to me right now Gray."

"I'm sorry I'm just trying to explain things to you."

"And what exactly are you trying to explain?"

"I'm trying to explain that if you need to find a job or a place here I'd like to help."

"That's very kind of you but I don't need to find a job or a place here because once Natsu finds me we'll be returning to Alvarez."

"Right because the talking cat told you so?"

"Yes."

"I don't think he's coming."