"Sometimes, what you're looking for comes when you aren't looking at all."

Serendipitous

Chapter I

She couldn't remember much. There was a party, there was one drink after another, there was dancing, there was touching, and the next thing she knew she was being dragged into Gray's apartment. It would be hard to remember the events that were taking place once morning came, but Juvia couldn't care less. The only thing that mattered right now was that Gray's lips were on hers, and her hands were running swiftly through his hair.

It felt like her entire world was spinning. Her whole body was on fire as Gray lowered her onto his bed, kissing her hungrily when her back pressed against the firm mattress. Their kisses were drunk and sloppy, but still mesmerizing nonetheless. They were both just as desperate for skin on skin contact as they ripped off each other's clothes. His skin felt warm for once, and hers got even hotter when Gray pulled her closer against him.

This was honestly not the ending that Juvia imagined to her night out. She planned on having a few drinks and asking Gray to dance with her, but she never thought that Gray would lean in to kiss her. He was drunk, and so was she, but it was still real. Even if they were high on alcohol, the kisses and touching could still very well mean something. And God did Juvia hope they did. She'd dreamt of this happening—dreamt of the feeling of Gray's skin sliding against hers. Her dream could have never prepared her for the real thing, though, because it felt absolutely amazing.

The way he kissed all over her body was breathtaking. No one else she'd been with could ever make her feel this way. Not in a million years.

"Gray-sama…" Juvia gasped when he sunk his teeth lightly into her shoulder. He groaned in response, sucking on her delicious skin. His roaming hands fit perfectly over her breasts as he squeezed. As his fingers toyed with her nipples, she tugged roughly onto his hair. The sounds that came from his mouth were absolutely hypnotizing, and she felt like she could come just from hearing his moans.

They clung onto each other, desperate for each other's body warmth. Gray was quick to discard his underwear, and she didn't even realize he'd taken them off until she felt his unclothed erection press against her entrance. When he slowly pushed himself in and their bodies finally connected in the most intimate way, it took her breath away. She sighed blissfully, running her hands down his back as he rocked his hips into her. His moans filled her ear, and she swore she'd never heard anything more enchanting. Moaning as well, she lifted her hips to meet his movements.

Juvia knew he would regret this in the morning, but in a way it seemed like he needed it; he needed her. They'd both been through so much together, and intimacy was like medicine. Whenever she had tried to get close to him like this in the past, he would push her away. It was the same excuse every time, even if he absolutely craved her just as much as she craved him. She knew he was always so hesitant, but when you're intoxicated and your entire body is filled with want and longing, that hesitance can disappear. And thank God for that, because Gray wasn't hesitant at all with pleasing her tonight.

When Juvia knew she was going to hit her peak, she wrapped her legs around Gray's waist and pressed her heels into his lower back. The sudden position caused him to fill her more and go deeper within her. The feeling made her cry out and moan, sending jolts of pleasure throughout her entire body. His movements became more rough and vigorous, and she knew nothing could prepare her for her release. She arched her back when he began biting and sucking at her neck.

"Gray-sama, please..." she whined, scraping her nails down his back, earning a moan from him. That would definitely leave a few marks. "H-Harder..."

Hitting a sweet spot within her, Gray pulled his head up from her neck and crashed his lips against hers. He kissed her hungrily while he pounded into her and hit that sweet spot over and over again.

Juvia's moans became louder until they broke out into a full on scream. When he angled himself in just the right way and slammed into her once more, she finally hit her peak. She clutched onto his shoulders and cried out in pleasure. It was one of the most amazing feelings of her life, and was without a doubt the best orgasm she'd ever had. The boys she'd been with before could never meet Gray's level of skill. As she came down from her high, she felt her back sink against the bed once again.

Gray continued rocking his hips, desperately trying to find his own release. The movements still felt just as amazing, and she could feel herself climbing back up towards another orgasm. The first one was great, but a two-in-one would most likely complete her life. As he hit her sweet spot again, she began to moan once more. Juvia suddenly felt confident, and decided to turn them over. She pressed her hands down against his chest, letting them run over his stomach as she caressed his muscles. Lifting herself from him, she sunk back down against his length. Gray groaned and meanly gripped her hips. He lifted his own hips to create more movement as she rode him. Her hands left his chest and gripped the sheets below her; she continued to vigorously rise and sink on him. Her walls clenched around him, and t didn't take much longer for her to hit her peak once again.

He had managed to come after her, and he let out a low groan before spilling into her and collapsing against the bed. She slowly rode out her orgasm, not wanting the feeling to go away. It would always be in her mind, though, and she could already feel sore between her legs. Juvia lifted herself off of him and fell against the other side of the bed. Looking towards Gray, she smiled lightly to see his peaceful expression. He was still drunk off of all the drinks he had, but even more drunk off her. He curled up against her and pulled her closer, wrapping his arms tightly around her. She did the same, surprised by the sudden closeness—even if they were just together in the most intimate ways possible. It just felt so natural, laying there in the afterglow of the intimacy they shared together.

Was it appropriate to call it lovemaking? Hell, she didn't even care. If that wasn't love, she didn't know what was. No other man had ever pleased her the way Gray did. And she prayed to God that that wasn't the only time they would ever be close like that again.

Juvia traced patterns on Gray's back and felt his chest rise and fall. He sighed lowly in response, burying his face in her neck before inhaling her scent. She knew she was sweaty, so she probably didn't smell very good. But what else could you expect after having the best sex of your life? He sure didn't seem to mind. Once she knew Gray had fallen asleep, Juvia closed her eyes and let her much needed slumber consume her.

When she woke up, a painful headache hit her. She had no idea where she was at first.

As she became more aware of her surroundings, she tried to move, but found herself attached to someone. Juvia opened her eyes slowly and adjusted to the sudden brightness before they fell upon the person laying next to her. And not just any person; it was none other than Gray Fullbuster, lying completely bare and curled up against her.

Images of the events that took place last night began flashing through her mind. She suddenly remembered the party, the several drinks she had, the dancing, the dragging up to his apartment, and every sweet thing that came afterwards. Her cheeks filled with color as she recalled how amazing their lovemaking had been. That memory stuck in her head, and she was reminded by the feeling between her legs as she felt deliciously sore.

A small fear had grown within her, though, as she realized that Gray would deeply regret what they did once he woke up. Would he remember anything? He couldn't if he didn't see her...

Making up her mind, Juvia slipped out of Gray's arms and swiftly got up from his bed. She looked for her clothes that were scattered across the room. The events that had taken place began to go through her mind again. She fondly recalled the feeling of him practically tearing at her clothes due to the desire to feel her skin.

Shaking her head, she brushed away the memories and picked up her clothes. Juvia wasted no time in putting them on, and she found herself starting to hurry when she heard Gray stir. When she was finally clothed, she left the apartment quickly and didn't look back. What if he remembered when he woke up? She'd never be able to face him again; she would be way too embarrassed to even get near him. Even if he didn't remember, there would still be a hint of nervousness within her.

Juvia sighed deeply as she walked quickly down the sidewalk. All she could think about was going back to her own apartment, taking some medicine, and sleeping for maybe a day or two.

When she finally reached her apartment, she immediately went into the bathroom and shoved some medicine down her throat. Juvia groaned, her head pounding as she exited her bathroom. She made her way to her bedroom, where she collapsed on her bed and fell asleep within minutes.

Little did she know that all hell was going to break loose within her mind once she woke up.

When she came to, her headache had gone down. She glanced at the clock to see that it was almost noon. Juvia sat up in her bed and stared blankly in front of her. Her hair was a mess and she definitely had a few bags under her eyes. When she woke up in Gray's bedroom, she didn't have the time to realize that she looked like utter shit.

Juvia stood up from her bed and stumbled over to her dresser. Picking out her usual everyday clothes and laying them out on her bed, she exited her bedroom and made her way into the bathroom. With every step she took, she felt a soreness in between her legs. It felt a little painful, but it was the good kind of pain—like a pleasurable pain. The feeling was also a reminder of the amazing event that took place the night before.

The memory made her think about how Gray could possibly feel when he woke up. Would he remember? She sure hoped he wouldn't. But at the same time, something good could come out of it. What if he wanted to be with her? If that were to ever happen, Juvia would probably die of happiness. Even though it wasn't likely, because sex didn't automatically mean you had to get married and have kids.

As she turned on the shower, Juvia began discarding the dress that she had worn to the party last night. Her dress might have been the main source of Gray's attention. It was, noticeably, extremely short. The color of the dress itself was black, and it had a fancy type of straps. She had also worn some regular black heels. Her outfit revealed a lot of skin, and it must have been the reason Gray approached her.

He had gotten incredibly close to her as well while they were dancing. They'd danced as close together as they could get, their bodies touching with every movement. It seemed like a cliché moment, but Juvia was enjoying every minute of it. When he kissed her, though, it absolutely took her breath away. It also surprised her and she had no idea what was happening at first.

Once she realized that Gray was actually kissing her, she relaxed against him. It was an innocent kiss at first, but became more heated and passionate as they continued. They had taken a few more drinks together before Gray suggested they go back to his place. He didn't really suggest it, he simply told her that he wanted to leave, and she immediately obliged. It didn't really matter where they were going or what they were doing, she just felt special that he asked her to go with him. Everyone else at the guild party was too intoxicated to notice that they left together, or that they were previously so intimate with each other.

She hadn't even realized what he wanted to do when he dragged her up to his apartment, but she eventually caught on. The whole thing excited her, and she was completely entranced by his kisses and roaming hands.

The entire experience was unforgettable; it was like her first time all over again, but except way better than her actual first time. Way, way better.

As she replayed the entire night in her mind, Juvia stepped into the shower and let the warm water run down her body. It felt nice to get a shower after a night like that; it was relaxing. She washed her hair and body, taking her time and enjoying the sensation of the warm water.

She turned off the water when she was done, ringing out her hair before stepping out of the shower. She wrapped herself in her towel and left the bathroom. After walking past the kitchen, she decided to make herself some breakfast. She turned back and looked around for some random ingredients to make a simple dish. While her food was heating up, Juvia walked back to her bedroom to quickly change. She rushed back into the kitchen once she was done to check on her food and ate it when it was done.

Juvia tried to finish her morning routine quickly so she could head to the guild and see if Gray was there. She had to admit that she was anxious and worried about what he might say. Perhaps she should avoid him? No, Juvia always thought it was better to just bite the bullet and get it over with.

As she was putting on her shoes and opening the door to her apartment, she ran into something. Not something, but someone. Juvia quickly looked up, and was shocked to see that Gray was standing there in her doorway.

What the hell was he doing there?

Looking at him automatically reminded him that they slept together the night before, and he somehow looked different to her. It was a weird glow that made it seem like he was hers, but he really wasn't. Well, at least she wanted him to be.

"G-Gray-sama!" Juvia squeaked in surprise. "W-What are you doing here?"

Gray raised an eyebrow in suspicion, but brushed it off. He held his hand out towards her. "I found this at my apartment."

Looking down, her eyes widened when she saw that he had her lacrima phone. How could she have left that at his house? How could she be so stupid?

"I must have accidentally brought it home with me."

Juvia's eyes filled with more surprise, before sighing and laughing nervously. She gently took it from his hand, letting her touch linger for a moment before pulling away. "Y-Yes, Juvia is always putting her phone in places it doesn't belong."

Scratching the back of his head, Gray nonchalantly cleared his throat. "It's fine. I'm just glad someone else didn't take it."

"Oh, was Gray-sama thinking of Juvia?" the bluenette blushed. "How sweet."

Gray kissed his teeth, his face vaguely flushing in embarrassment. "Whatever."

A long moment of silence had passed before one of them spoke again.

"Well, I gotta head to the guild," Gray stated. "You coming?"

"Oh, uh..." Juvia said nervously. "Not today. Juvia has something she needs to do."

Shrugging, Gray scratched the back of his head. "Alright," he replied. "See you later, then."

"Yes," Juvia nodded, smiling wide.

He waved once before exiting the apartment. When he was out of sight, Juvia closed the door; she leaned her back against it and sighed heavily. He didn't seem to remember, which was good. Probably. It's not like he would find out; they were the only two who knew about their "one night stand." Probably. Most likely. It was possible for people to have seen them, but everyone else was drunk. Why would someone focus on them for more than a minute? It surely wasn't probable.

Juvia sighed again. She became paranoid of the possibility that he would find out. It would be best to tell him, but she didn't want their friendship to become affected by it. Anything could happen in this situation, and Gray has always been so straightforward. If he wanted to stop talking her entirely, he would most likely act on it. Then again, Gray was also a nice person; he wouldn't do that to her. They'd both been through so much together, and she knew for a fact that he couldn't just drop her because they slept together.

She decided she would tell him, but was going to wait a few days or weeks to do so. Maybe it would be for the best to let some time pass. She could always say that she only just remembered that day, which would make her look less guilty for keeping it from him. It would also be a lie, and Juvia was never good at lying—especially to Gray. He would, hopefully, understand why she decided to wait a while to tell him. Even if he didn't, she was still trying to stay confident with the idea that he would be okay with everything.

Groaning in frustration, she collapsed onto her couch. There was no way she could get out of this without something happening to her and Gray's relationship. She would just have to wait and see what the future held for her.