778 Days

An Idea

Gray walked toward the guild hall with his hands in his coat pockets and his head down, deep in thought. It's been exactly one year since Juvia got him that scarf. Not that he never needed it of course, but the fact that she thought of him, even if it's the anniversary of Ur's death, gives him this sense of warmth. Despite Juvia's need to be with him every 10 seconds, he has to admit that she is loyal, and he's willing to count on her no matter what happens. As he got closer to the guild's doors a thought comes over him. He knows that he should at least do something for her. The problem is, he doesn't know what.

As he finally walks into the guild hall, he doesn't even have time to escape when Juvia locks her arms around him. "Gray-Sama!! Where have you been?! Juvia's been waiting for you. It is our 778th day knowing each other you know!" Gray lets out a smirk and tries to pry her arms off him. "Yeah, I know Juvia. You say that every time I come in here. However, there is something I'd like to tell you." "Oh? What is it my love?"

"You'll find out soon, Juvia." And with that he walks away from Juvia and sits with Natsu, Erza, Wendy, and Lucy; leaving Juvia to her own devices and fantasies. "You've really stolen her heart, haven't you Gray?" Erza teases while eating her beloved strawberry cake. "Yeah well. I've never been the romantic type. But I do want to at least do something. She's done so much for me after all."

"Gray!! Your Clothes!" Lucy shouts as she notices that his coat and jeans are nowhere to be found. Again.

"Ew! You're such a pervert, Ice Princess," Natsu shouts from across the table. "What did you call me you pink haired-punk!?"

"Boys." Erza looks toward the two rivals menacingly. "Do I have to teach you two a lesson?"

"No ma'am." With that they sit back down at the table, giving death glares when Erza wasn't looking. "Anyway, I think that's a great idea Gray. Do you know what to do for her," Lucy asks.

"No I don't. But I'm sure I can figure out something."
"Whatever you choose, I'm sure Juvia will love it," Erza pointed out.
"Ha! Yeah. You could literally give her a frog and she'd still think you were proposing!"
Everyone laughed at Natsu's statement except for Erza who bashed him on the head. "That's rude Natsu." She turned back to Gray. "Anyway, just try and figure out what to give her. And if all else fails, you could always make something. It shows that you care enough for her to take in the time to make something unique."
Gray put is finger on his chin, considering the suggestion.
"Yeah. I think that could actually work. Maybe I could take her to the park, show her an ice sculpture, and finally give her an answer."

Wendy placed a hand on his shoulder. "Just make sure to let her down softly if you don't feel the same way. Not only would you hurt a fellow guild member, but her being a water mage will leave Magnolia underwater for weeks."
Gray chucked, "Don't worry Wendy, I know what I'm doing." I hope, he thought.
"Anyway I better get going so I can figure out more details. See you guys!"
Everyone waved as the ice mage left the guild, determination in his eyes.

A/N
Hey everyone!!! I hope you enjoy my first part to this story. Again this is my first ever fanfic but I hope that you guys will enjoy it. As for uploads go, I can't really say an exact date. I just kinda write and see how it goes. I'll try to not leave too much space in between chapters so you all can continue to be entertained. As always thoughtful criticism is useful as everyone can improve but plz no hate. I love you all so much and remember: You do you. Unless it hurts someone (or yourself) 💜