It was early spring, and Juvia can't help herself but be happier. Gloomy weather usually irks her, so this is the perfect time to soak up her pale skin in the shimmering dash of sunlight.

Of course, Juvia didn't miss the opportunity to shop for new garments, since her wardrobe is always bundled up with winter clothing: Jackets, gloves, fur lined boots and cover ups, and the list goes on. She asked her fellow nakama, Lucy, to shop with her in the nearby store. The blond didn't decline her offer, for she herself has to splurge her money for new outfits.

The two mages squeezed upon the busy streets of Magnolia, and people crowded the thrift shops near the pavement. Medley of sweat and smoke infiltrated their lungs, but they didn't seem to mind.

"Hold my hand Juvia! It'll become hell once we get there!" said the blond with sweat trickling down her forehead.

"No surprise there. Juvia didn't expect it to be crowded in here!" Juvia said with her curly hair, now growing past her waist, waving up against her face.

Only in a matter of time before the two can enter the store. People shouting in their stalls: Attempting to get buyers from different continents. But as they look for clothes, Juvia noticed a pack of delinquents staring in her direction. More specifically: at her. Juvia seemed uneasy with the bunch of odd fellows staring at her figure. Their eyes seemed boring holes at her back.

"Hey! You deep scums can go ogle girls somewhere else!"

Lucy shouted while glaring at the odd delinquents. For Juvia though, that was a brave act and she went on daydreaming on how her guild treated her so nicely.

The oddballs, who stopped staring at Juvia, just snickered and brushed past the two. Juvia, mouth gaping open, tried to formed words but all that came out is a gasp, mimicking a blowfish.

"Well, they messed with me in the past and got the wrong impression. I am not a Fairy Tail mage for nothing." She winked.

Juvia seemed to get what she meant, and continued on looking for the perfect dress. She sighed. It sure is fun when your guild mates are around. With guild mates in thought, an ice mage filled her mind.

Without noticing, a blush came and now covered her face with a slight pink tint.

"Gray-sama." She sighed wistfully. Now that she noticed it, Gray was always wandering around Magnolia. Maybe because the spring festival was near and maybe her beloved was training for the annual spring brawl contest.

"Boys will be boys. But nonetheless, I shall support Gray-sama with all my might!" she encouraged herself while fist pumping, an odd sight indeed for the passersby.

"Oi, Juvia, do you think I look pretty in this?" Lucy asked while holding a flowy, white dress with ruffled hems and the thin straps adorned with lacey patterns. It fits her well, so Juvia nodded at the blond with a sincere smile.

"Let's hurry! I picked some for you too as well. I think they suit you!" Lucy said with enthusiasm while raising her other hand holding a basket full of floral dresses.

Lucy dragged her to the nearest fitting room and gave her some of the bundle. Juvia stared at it with wonder and Lucy went on fitting the clothes herself.

"Oh well, might as well fit these." Juvia said with a tiring sigh.

A few minutes past, Juvia struggled fitting some of the clothes. Well, they all looked nice, but some of them don't fit. She stumbled on the white concrete floor, took a deep breath, and snatched the last dress. She wore it with ease, and looked at the mirror. She actually looks-

"Juviiaaaaaa! Come here, I need your opinion." The celestial spirit mage whined in a high pitched voice.

The water mage poked her head through the yellow beaded curtains, and stared at Lucy.

"Sooo, I really have a hard time choosing between the two." She pointed herself while raising another hand holding a different dress. She was currently wearing the white dress she showed Juvia a while ago. On the other hand though, was a purple dress with a black bow on each sleeve.

"Why not both, Lucy-san?" The other mage said with a grin. "Juvia thinks both suits you well!" she exclaimed.

"Well, any dress suits me." Lucy smirked.

As Lucy was about to pack her belongings, she noticed Juvia standing awkwardly in front of the mirror. She didn't have a full view of the other mage's dress, so she called out her name.

"Oi, Juvia! Can you turn around?" she requested.

The other mage did her request, and spun to Lucy. The blue hem of the dress flowed freely as she spun. The dress complimented Juvia's slim figure. Crystal beads adorned the sleeve of her dress. The length of her dress stops a few inches above her knees. Her hair, now tied up in a messy bun, with few strands falling in her face, completed the look.

" You. Have. To. Buy. That. You look absolutely gorgeous!" Lucy said while squealing.

"You, think so? Juvia thinks-"

Not even finishing her sentence, Lucy dragged her to the cashier, and she has no choice but to pay for her dress as well. They didn't bother changing into their old clothes, and Lucy keeps on insisting that Juvia looks pretty and "modest" in her dress.

They walked into the busy streets of Magnolia, and Lucy noticed a very familiar glimmer in one of the stalls. She looked up, and the banner says:

Celestial Spirit KEYS! Rare w/ reasonable discounts!

And with that, Lucy ran, and her feet carried her to a far away land. 'I need those keys right now!' she thought vigorously.

Juvia sighed. She was left all alone in this messy crowd.

Full of thieves.

Full of perverts.

Full of-

"Gray-sama?!"

Juvia looked up as she bumped into someone, who turned out to be Gray.

She stuttered, and flushed, and covered her face shyly, with her hand.

She was acting stupid.

"Oi, Juvia! Nice seeing you here!" Gray said with a charming smile.

Juvia doesn't know what to do.

Soooo, this is my first ever fic, and next chapter is coming up! Thankies so much for reading :DDDD