I'm Dating My Cold Professor

Chapter 24

I could not forget Gray the after the competition. I suddenly felt guilty. I haven’t seen him and I haven’t said to him that I’m going to talk to Lyon. He was mad at Lyon; he would not let me near to him. I could not forget how sad he is.

Camera flashes were welcome when I entered the entourage.  Since, the theme was Masquerade but, it really looks like Hollywood here. There is a red carpet and photographers for photo opp. It was overwhelming, tiring and annoying. I know I should be thankful that I won and all eyes were on me, tonight because of the special guest, Lyon Vastia.

“Good evening, Juvia.” He greeted with a wide grin and with his mask on. I also had mine. I smiled at him, too. “You look great as always.”

It feels awkward being around him especially that my boyfriend doesn’t like me being around him. I wonder were Gray is. Where is he? I haven’t seen him this whole afternoon. He should be here. I wandered my eyes on the crowd and to all the people that are entering the hall. He wasn’t here.

“Hey,”  I haven’t notice Lyon was near me. He whispered in my ear. “I’ve talk to Gray. Don’t worry about him, he’ll be here.”

I looked at him in surprise. “You two talked?”

“Yeah,” he grinned. I was alarmed.

“What did you talk about?” I asked.

“It’s a guy’s talk, Juvia. You don’t have to know that.” He said cockily and held his hands on me. “Shall we go inside?”

I wanted to say something but then I nodded. When we entered the hall, all eyes were on us. Some are praising and some congratulating me. I smiled at them. And I was again overwhelmed with all the attention I was receiving.

I saw my classmates in Math, Biology and literature. I haven’t seen him yet. I saw Lucy and Levy in the hall. I turned to Lyon who is currently talking with our Dean.

“Okay, Juvia. I’ll fetch you later for the dance.” He whispered in my ear. I gulped and nodded at him. I’m not comfortable around him.

I immediately went to Lucy and Levy. They wore the dress we bought downtown. They smiled when they saw me.

“Juvia, congratulations!” They said. They hugged me and I hugged tem back.

“Oh, thank you.”

“The others will not be able to go in here so they sent their greetings to us.” Levy said.

“Well, I think there’s gonna be a celebration in the bistro.” Lucy said.

“Yeah, you’re probably right.” Levy agreed. And they asked me about how it is and how nervous I was answering it. I was really nervous earlier.

“Have you seen Gray?” I asked them. They both shrugged at me. I worried. Where is he?

“Have you talked?” Lucy asked. I shook my head.

“I haven’t talk to him since morning.” I haven’t received mails from him too.

Then, it hit me. Maybe he’s angry with me for coming with Lyon. I startled when I felt a hand on my waist. For a second, I thought it was Gray – or I was kind of hoping it was Gray. I just wished it was him. It was Lyon. Of course, Gray can’t do this to me on public.

“Hey, I think I’m going to snatch you first.” He grinned at Levy and Lucy. “Hi Levy! Hi Lucy!”

They both glared at him until Lucy finally said. “Snatch? Seriously, Lyon, I think you should use proper words.” She sounded so irritated. “Ugh! What you are doing isn’t proper, either!”