In The End - A Gruvia Fanfiction

VII: Revelation

*Author's Note*

A new chapter to pass your time in quarantine, hopefully it does well in doing so. I haven't added much of Gray perspective up till now, I am thinking of doing so in the upcoming chapter/s, so don't be shocked when it happens ;)

Happy Reading!

-Smiles: )

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Keys chimed against the door and a girl with blue hair and a bulky tote bag in her hand entered the room. She eyed the clock on the wall, it was five in the evening and her roommate would be back any time soon.

On the contrary of that, it had been a short but long enough break for Juvia who had skipped two days of classes in addition to the weekend off.

Juvia begun unpacking the bag she brought on the counter-top. There were several boxes containing freshly baked cookies and cupcakes. She was almost done with organising them when the door clicked open. A mop of silver hair came into her view and Juvia was greeted with a warm hug.

"Juvie!" Lisanna squealed in delight, throwing her arms around her friend without hesitation. She threw almost all her weight at the blue-headed girl and the latter barely caught her friend, keeping her feet steady on the ground. She chuckled softly as she squeezed her shoulders in a gentle manner.

"I was only gone for four days, you make it seem like I was gone for four years," Juvia joked. That earned her a huff of annoyance as she was released from the bear hug she received.

The girl crossed her arms, "Well, I wouldn't have if you'd had the courtesy to-," Lisanna paused, forgetting for a moment the reason Juvia left without waking her up as usual. "I'm sorry," she whispered softly, eyes full of sympathy. She understood the feeling of losing a loved one just like everyone else, and for a moment, let her forgetfulness get the better of her.

Juvia only shook her head, assuring her that she was fine. Turning around, Juvia handed her some cupcakes and peanut butter cookies. It was from her fourth batch that day because both the grown men in her house decided to hog the first two, the third batch was left in a container in the kitchen after much compliments from Metalicana (and persuasion from Gajeel).

Her lips curled into a smile when she remembered how immature they were as they stuffed them into their mouth. She would have to tell Levy about her brother rejecting sweets was to keep up his cool image rather than eating them like a normal person. It would send them café hopping and Gajeel would grovel at the thought of stuffing sweets in his mouth, contrary to that morning of sneaking off a tray of cookies to his father.

Ah, yes, that will be how I teach him a lesson about sneaking off food. Juvia thought, almost smirking at the idea.

"They look delicious," Lisanna's mouth watered at the sight and smell of the delightful treats Juvia had brought back. Unable to resist, she snatched a cookie and took a bite without hesitation. The sweet and salty taste of the peanut butter danced on her tongue and Lisanna thought she must have been in heaven.

Juvia had a satisfied look on her face, watching her friend enjoy her edible creations. She handed her the bag where she had labelled the boxes. "You have general studies with the others tomorrow, right? Do you mind passing this to-!" She was cut short of her words when Lisanna embraced her tightly once again to thank her before sneaking off with the entire bag.

"No! They're all mine!" Lisanna declared, attempting to run off to her room but she was caught just as she barely stepped past the threshold. That little stunt earned her a little flick on the forehead. It was worth the try though as baked goods from Juvia was the best.