Last part of the confession chapter! :D I may have gotten a bit too excited writing this one.
Regular story line: Girl's Side
Walking to the Guild with a smile on her face, Lucy feels like she is on Cloud Nine. That unexpected encounter with Natsu had shaken her up a bit but in a good way. She has been so comfortable with him for so long that it did look as if they were already dating. She looks around Magnolia and spies Levy looking at a nearby bookshop. Lucy walks towards Levy and gently taps her shoulder to catch her attention.
"Good morning, Levy." Lucy greets with a smile as Levy smiles wide.
"Good morning, Lucy." Levy says happily
"Want to walk to the Guild together?" Lucy asks as Levy nods her head. Lucy notices how bubbly Levy is today and begins to wonder if something good happened to her as well.
"You seem to be pleased today, Levy." Lucy states as Levy begins to look at the ground nervously.
"Is it that obvious?" Levy laughs nervously as Levy looks up to see Juvia happily walking around Magnolia.
"Juvia?!" Levy shouts as Juvia turns around with a happy expression on her face.
"Lucy! Levy!" Juvia exclaims happily as she dashes towards them and hugs them.
"Guess you're having a good morning, Juvia?" Lucy questions as Juvia releases her grip.
"Gray confessed his feeling to Juvia yesterday." Juvia confesses happily as Levy and Lucy's jaw drop. Was it a coincidence that Natsu and Gajeel also confessed to them yesterday?
"He did what?!" Levy shouts as Juvia places her hands on her cheeks. Her cheeks are turning pink as she closes her eyes picturing her and Gray dating.
"It was just as Juvia always dreamed it would be." Juvia admits as Lucy and Levy each grab hold of her. This was a monumental occasion and they needed to talk, stat.
"I think there is a little shop that we can chat in peace." Lucy suggests as Juvia gives her a bewildered expression.
"We're are we going?" Juvia question as Lucy and Levy begin to drag Juvia with them to the shop.
"We have to hear every detail of your story, Juvia!" Lucy says as Levy giggles.
"It has been a while since we had time to ourselves." Levy comments as Lucy nods her head.
Juvia is overwhelmed as they take her to a small shop that is known for its pastries and sweet tea. The shop is small but has ample chairs and small booths to sit in. A small bell rings inside the shop as the three enter the shop, a sweet aroma fills the air as they walk inside to see Erza sipping a cup of tea in a booth. She has a small smile on her face as she looks outside the window.
"Erza?" Lucy mutters softly so she doesn't shock Erza.
"What brings you three here?" Erza questions as she gestures them to sit with her. The red vinyl booth squeaks as the three slide in.
"Turns out Juvia's dream came true yesterday." Levy smirks as leans on the table with her hand on her cheek.
"Oh? Care to share, Juvia?" Erza questions as Juvia continues to squirm in her seat. The news itself still shock Juvia and wonders if this is all a dream that she doesn't wish to wake up from.
"Gray confessed his feelings to Juvia yesterday." Juvia confesses happily as Erza chokes on her tea. She regains her composure and places the teacup gently back on the table.
"Start from the beginning!" Erza shouts as Juvia looks at Levy and Lucy for help but they're looking at her with all their attention. Their smiles and attention make Juvia even happier knowing there are others who are happy for her happiness.
"Gray took me to a secluded area in the forest that is far back from Magnolia. It was so serene and beautiful with a crystal clear pond, flowers all over the ground and tree shield you. He told me that he saw me more as a partner and then he….. Kissed Juvia." Juvia exults as she begins to feel to smile again. She always wanted Gray to return his feeling to her and never thought he would do it yesterday.
"NO WAY!" Lucy, Levy, and Erza shout in unison as Juvia resumes to her smitten self. Lucy reclines back to her seat as she remembers seeing Natsu like that yesterday made her beyond nervous and maybe falling more for him.
"You're not the only one who had an unexpected encounter yesterday." Erza acknowledges as Lucy, Levy, and Juvia turn their attention to Erza. Levy leans across the table and lowers her head fearing someone might overhear.
"You saw Jellal yesterday?" Levy whispers and Erza smiles softly.
"How was it?" Lucy asks as Erza becomes timid as the mere thought of yesterday. Holding Jellal's hand felt comfortable to her, but she also felt secured in his presence.
"It was a rare occasion to see him outside lately but I have to admit that he is something. I asked him to walk with me and I was afraid to hear him say that he couldn't, but he walked with me. Somehow our hands were intertwined and neither of us noticed until we both looked down." Erza recalls as holds onto the warm teacup.
"Such a shy man." Juvia comments as Erza chuckles.
"I assure you he is not that shy." Erza smirks as she sips on her tea.
"Oh, then things got steamy, Erza?" Levy teases as Erza's face turned pale.
"Good or bad?" Levy continues as she watches Erza brings the tea cup to the table.
"As good as a strawberry cake." Erza coyly answers as Levy smiles wide. Lucy's face begins to redden as she remembered how warm Natsu felt when he kissed her. Her body soon becomes rigid as she tries to get comfortable.
"What about you, Juvia?" Levy ask as Juvia smirks
"It was just as Juvia pictured it. He was warm and tender just like how I dreamt." Juvia marvels as Erza leans forward to Levy.
"Are you hiding something, Levy?" Erza questions as Erza gazes deep into Levy's eyes.
"Eh, no, nothing at all. Which tea do you recommend, Erza?" Levy blurts out as grabs a small menu from the table.
"Avoiding the question are we, Levy?" Erza whispers as Levy begins to sink lower into her seat.
"Cat caught your tongue?" Erza quips as she watches Levy give herself a forced smile.
"More like Dragon Slayer." Levy confesses then immediately covers her mouth.
"Ah, Levy, congrats!" Lucy exclaims as she holds Levy in a tight hug.
"Heh, that explains that flustered look when I cornered you." Erza explains as Levy scratches the back of her head.
"Tell us, Levy!" Juvia demands as Levy lifts herself up and sits properly.
"Well, I was reading in the library like always and I saw Gajeel coming in the library. The one time I hoped he couldn't find me and he did." Levy confesses as she covers her face.
"He wanted help to find a book and there was a book on a high shelf. I couldn't reach but he grabbed me from behind and I had a warm feeling overwhelm me. He may be rough around the edges, but can be gentle too." Levy admits as she begins to smile at how gentle he was holding her and wonders if he will do it again.
"I buried my face in his stomach and my heart couldn't stop beating. Something drew me closer to him as I got on my tippy toes. He slowly leaned in closer to me and when I kissed him, it felt just right. He was not too rough but not too gentle, I didn't want to let go." Levy coos as she imagines herself laying her head on his thigh while she reads a book then occasionally glances up to see his face.
Lucy knew they each cared for their guys and was just happy knowing they cared for the girls just as much. Lucy notices Levy, Erza, and Juvia's sharp glares piercing through her like an arrow as Lucy lets out a nervous chuckle.
"What?" Lucy asks nervously as they all gave her a mischievous grin.
"You're glowing today, Lucy." Erza blurts as Lucy attempts to scoot out of the booth.
"I really have to use the restroom." Lucy says nervously as Levy feverously writes a script on the table. The table glows brightly as Lucy is pushed back into her seat. Levy points at the scripture on the table which read: We can all leave until everyone shared their story.
"Looks like we're stuck until you spill it." Levy beams as she gives Lucy a wink.
"Dragon Slayer caught more than your tongue?" Levy teases as Lucy's eyes widen. She can feel their gazes on top of her which is making her even more nervous.
"Huh, no, no way. He…he wasn't like that at all." Lucy stutters
"Oh, I recalled you two were tired from that job yesterday. Did he give you a pick me up?" Erza jest as Lucy nervously touches her hair.
"Eh?!" Lucy shouts as she feels her temperature rising tremendously.
"Lucy, we can't leave until you tell us your story, so you might as well tell us." Levy orders as Lucy gives an exasperated sigh. Lucy fumbles with the hem of her skirt and meets everyone's excited eyes.
"We were in my room as usual. He rested his head on my lap and I decided to play with his hair; it was actually really soft. I was so absorbed while playing with his hair that I didn't notice him caressing my skin." Lucy recalls as the girls watch Lucy slowly start beaming happily.
"He was freaking out what was happening and I told him it was nothing. He continued to tickle me until I pinned him to the floor. I looked into his eyes and he looked so comfortable with me. I felt my cheeks heating up and he tackles me to the floor." Lucy sighs. The moment his body collided with hers, she felt something she never felt before. Was it an attraction?
"Typical of Natsu." Erza mentions as Levy lets out a sigh.
"What happened next, Lucy?" Juvia asks as Lucy calmly tells her story.
"He said it was a tie and he refused to let me go. He leaned in closer to me and I thought my heart was going to stop. He has this scent, it's subtle but reassuring. He told me I was the one." Lucy smiles as Juvia gasps loudly.
"Guess we know who is getting married first, huh?" Levy cheers as Lucy tries to escape from the booth, but no luck.
"Natsu was always known to be blunt." Erza reassures as she leans her head against her hand.
"He grabs my hand then places it on his chest. His heart was thumping so loudly that I was in shock that I didn't hear it earlier." Lucy blushes as Levy and Erza sway happily in the booth.
"I grabbed his hand and placed it on my chest and sure enough my heart my racing. Soon we both leaned it and we just kissed." Lucy adds as the scripture on the table fades away.
"Aw, Lucy!" Levy shouts as she hugs Lucy tightly. Erza crosses her hands across her chest as she gives the girls a mischievous smile.
"Seems the boys made some sort of arrangement" Erza whispers
They leave the small shop and head towards the Guild to have some fun of their own. They speculated that the guys made some arrangement to confess their feelings, so they decided to have some fun of their own. Erza knew it would be rare to see Jellal walking the streets again. However, as fate would have it, she spots him from afar then turns around to the girls and winks. She walks towards him with determination or maybe longing.
"Jellal?" Erza says softly as the girls watch the scene unfold from the sidelines.
He turns around slowly and becomes pale when he looks into her eyes. She is still nervous around him as she attempts to lean closer to him.
"Erza?" Jellal mutters as she kisses his cheek. Her heart is racing from such a small action but to see his face burning was quite the sight.
"Come back soon, Jellal." Erza whispers as she begins to walk away until he grabs her hand. The girls let out a gasp as they watch Erza's nervously staring at the ground.
"Maybe we can go out for another walk?" Jellal suggests as he squeezes her hand. He removes the bandages covering his mouth then softly kisses her hand.
He lets go of her hand while Erza begins to feel her heart stop beating. He gives her a smile and begins to walk away to where ever he is headed. Erza makes it back to the girls.
"One down." Erza murmurs as they continued to walk to the guild.
Regular Story Line: Guild
Gray, Gajeel, and Natsu catch their breath from chasing Happy hoping he wouldn't spill anything to the girls or anyone to be exact. The girls enter the Guild while Erza stays behind and watches from the banister. The goal was to see if they can get the boys flustered like how they made them nervous yesterday. Erza watches Levy timidly walking to Gajeel, he's standing next to a shelf, which provides her the perfect excuse.
"Gajeel, are you alright?" Levy ask as she notices how out of breath he is.
"I'm fine, Shrimp. Are you worried about me?" Gajeel teases as he leans closer to her.
"Do you think you can help me see what's on top of that shelf?" Levy ask as Gajeel begins to strain his neck until Levy stops him.
"You don't know what it is." Levy argues as Gajeel begins to grab her waist.
"Allow me to assist." Gajeel laughs as he lifts Levy up until she reaches his face, she firmly places her hands on the wall then smiles. She gazes at him as he begins to feel more out of breath when she leans in closer to him, she stretches her arm to grab a small ink bottle on the shelf.
"Okay, I got it now." Levy beams as Gajeel struggles to speak a bit. He places her on the ground before he drops her.
"Thank you, Gajeel." Levy thanks as she walks away from a flustered Gajeel.
"Two down." Erza whispers as she watches Juvia wrapping her arms behind Gray.
"Juvia wants to thank you for yesterday." Juvia whispers as Gray tenses up.
"If you want we can go back there later." Gray suggest as Juvia rest her head on his shoulder.
"I look forward to being alone with you, Gray." Juvia whispers as Gray lurches his body forward only to have Juvia hold him tightly.
"Three down." Erza whispers as she watches Lucy walk to Happy and Natsu. Natsu quickly holds down Happy as Natsu greets Lucy.
"What did you two do?" Lucy sighs as Natsu shakes his head.
"Nothing, I swear." Natsu says as Lucy smiles at him. She clenches her fist and begins to lean closer to Natsu. He always did this to her and she wanted to do it to him. Her forehead touches his as she begins to smile.
"I can see why you like doing this." Lucy whispers as Natsu begins to blush. She leans away then kisses his forehead. Happy begins to squirm from their interaction that he decides to keep quiet about everything.
"Let go do a job together again." Lucy says as Natsu gets up from his seat and grabs her hand. They head to the request board to decide which one would be the winner.
"All down and accounted for." Erza whispers as she watches her friends smiling brightly.