JUVIA'S POV

After spending some alone time with my beloved Gray, we went downstairs to join others in the party.

Seeing us coming together hand in hand, our friends smirked at us, “So Ice-princess, I guess, you have some news for us?” Natsu-San asked him.

“Yeah, now we are officially dating. So meet my princess, Juvia.” He pulled me towards his chest and threw his arm around my shoulder.

“Gray, I'm feeling shy.” I covered my face with the palms while he was giving his toothy grin.

“Princess???” Everyone asked in unison.

“Yeah, it's her pet name. Do you have any problem with it?” Gray-sama growled at Natsu-San.

The girls pulled me to our shared room, “Wait Lucy-San, at least, let me say Good night to my Gray.”

“Did you hear that, my Gray? Come Juvia, give us very detailed information.” Levy-San pushed me.

After giving them every detail which they found juicy but for me it was emotional. 

I showed them the portrait of my parents and let out a tear. 

“Juvia, Gray truly loves you. This portrait is the evidence of his love. He will take good care of you. We are happy for you. Congratulations, welcome to the new phase of life.” The girls hugged and patted my back.

Truly today is the best day in my life, I got to see my parents once again, my brother's engagement and moreover, I found the love of my life. 

Hope this dream of mine sustains through all the ups and downs of life and can also withstand the tests of time.

NEXT DAY

Today our plan was to spend the rest of the day on the beach either swimming or playing some sports.

It was 10 in morning when we had our breakfast and decided to get changed into our swimwear, headed towards the beach.

I thought, I will give the gift which I bought for my Gray today. I purchased a silver chain with a cross pendant. Hope he likes it.

We went to the beach, there we found the boys setting up the net for beach volleyball.

I waved my hand at Gray and he smiled back.

“What took you girls this long, huh?” Natsu-San asked us. “It's none of your business. Be quiet, I don't want to ruin my mood this early in the morning.” Erza-San glared at him and he writhed under her glare, “Yes Madam.”

Gray pulled me towards him and hugged me from behind “Juvia, I missed you.”

“But Gray, we just saw 15 minutes back.” I smiled back and turned to face him. He was blushing seeing me.

“Gray, it's gross. Don't be like this, I can't take this anymore.” Natsu-San began to fake vomit before Gray-sama could say anything, 

Gajeel-kun interrupted by smacking this head, “Idiotic flame-breath, if you continue interrupting my sister's happiness. I will shove your head in this beach sand. Got it?”

“Thanks bro…” Gray thanked Gajeel-kun.

“But I can't believe is this really the Gray we know? If you all remember, months ago, when we hug and kiss seeing each other after a day's bre, he would gross out and ask what's the need for such display of affection. 
     Now mister, can't be away from his lady even for minutes and he already misses her, huh!!”

Jellal teased him and others joining in this conversation while my Gray looked flustered.

“Enough teasing my Gray. Come, let's move.” I pouted and led him to our sitting place. They didn't stop teasing us.

We sat and gave him the pack, “What is it Juvia?”

“Open up,Gray.” I assured him.

He soon opened the pack and took out the chain. He liked it very much so he hugged and thanked me.

He soon wore it around his neck, after relaxing for sometime. Jellal called us for the beach volley game.

“So Natsu and Gray will be in one team while me and Jellal will be one.” Gajeel-kun was instructing them.

“What about us? We will also play.” Lucy-san pouted.

“Then join your boyfriend and assist him.” Jellal told her.

So now, we are in the middle of an intense game where the Gajeel-kun's team is leading by 2 points. We need to win the game or else we lose the bet.

To make the game interesting the boys placed a bet that the losing team will do the work instructed by the winning team.

“Okay I'm going to serve.” Erza-San told and gave a single hand serve which Lucy-san received and hit towards Gray who smacked it to the empty space with this we earned a point.

After what seemed to be a long time, the game finally came to a halt and Gajeel-kun's team won, except me, all the others were given some funny jobs.

Now I was sitting with Gajeel-kun and Levy-San while Gray went to buy us juice.

“So Sprinkler, are you happy?”

“Yes, Gajeel-kun I'm happy with Gray. I'm looking forward to our relationship.” I smiled at him while he grinned.

Soon Gray came with 3 tin cans of juices. He gave one each to us, “Gray for you?”

“I had it Juvia. You drink.” He smiled and began playing with his chain.

“Juvia, we will get back to the room. Do you want to come with us?” Levy-San got up and so did Gajeel-kun. 

Before I could answer, Gray spoke, “Well Levy, we will stay here for sometime.” They left us.

I snuggled towards Gray's side and laid my head on his shoulders while his hands were on my waist.

“Juvia, do you wish for anything?”

“Yes, to make my Gray feel happy and loved.” I smiled brightly.

“You never fail to make me happy. I'm very much happy besides you. I love you,Juvia.” He kissed my forehead.

“So once we go home, let me take you on a date. What do you say?” He grinned.

“Sure, I would love too.” I interlock my fingers with his and kiss his ring.

Then leaned forward as usual to kiss my lips but instead of kissing, he bit my lips and smirked, “Gray, you idiot, it's painful. It looks swelled up.” I playfully slapped his arms.

He got up and grinned,”You look cute. Catch me if you can.” He ran towards the water as I was chasing him. 

He stood in the middle of the water with his arms wide opening and smiling.

I jumped myself into his arms and he caught me, swirled around in circles. 

We didn't care if people around us were giving us weird looks because for us, we were the only ones in our small world.

After he left me down, I playfully smacked his chest for biting my lips and lashed the water around us on him soaking him wet. 

Even he began to slash the water on me making me wet, like that we played for a while.

I pushed him in the water to get a small revenge, that's when I realized the mistake. 

Instead of him falling alone, he caught hold of my waist and pulled me together with him.

He looked so handsome under the water, I couldn't control my urge to kiss him which I, of course, did and he responded back.

In our relationship, kiss is the only physical contact which we usually love to do and never get bored of, “Gray, I love you. Will you always be with me forever?” I asked in a demanding voice.

“I will always be with you forever. I love you, my princess.”

“Oi!! Will you two stop the public display of affection? Don't forget where you are? Now get up.” Our blissful moment was interrupted by Lucy-san. 

Then we got up and looked around, as expected the people were giving us mixed reactions.

We blushed and made our way to our friend's side. “I guess, you guys, were having the time of your life. Sorry we interrupted your blissful moment.” 

Lucy-san whispered in my ears while Natsu-San and Jellal were smirking and teasing Gray.

“So where is the other couple?” Jellal asked us.

“Levy-San said she and Gajeel-kun will go back to the room.” I told them.

“Fine, I guess we can't go back to our room for now. Geez, if that metal-head does that in my bed, I will kick in his nuts.” Both Natsu-San and Gray hissed in disgust.

“Hey Natsu-San, why would you kick my brother if he is sleeping in the bed? He has all the right to sleep.” I puffed my cheeks and asked in an angry tone.

The girls giggled while the boys face palmed and Gray blushed.

Then Erza-San whispered in my ears, “Juvia, they are having some quality time where they are enjoying each other's company, both physically and emotionally. Basically, baby making step.” I blushed hearing the last part.

“So Juvia, understood what Erza told you now.” Natsu-San asked me.

Then we went to the nearby beach cafe where we sat and ate some yakisoba and other favorite dishes. 

We spent nearly 2-3 hours in that cafe chatting and playing some mind games.

“Juvia, you have been staying with Gray for 3 months. What habit of his do you find annoying?” Natsu-San asked me.

I thought for a while and spoke, “His stripping habit. At the start, I didn't like seeing him in boxers. I did scold him once or twice then too, he didn't change and stripped unconsciously.” I looked towards Gray who looked blank.

“Oh I see, so now you like seeing him in boxers huh!!!” Lucy-san teased me. I blushed and chose to ignore that question.

“We got the answer, Juvia. Your face looks flustered. Hahahaha.” Jellal laughed at me joined by others.

“Shut-up!! Leave my princess alone. Geez, you guys are the worst.” Gray hissed.

Then they asked us a few embarrassing questions which made me and Gray blush and couldn't form a correct answer.

Soon it became dusky, we thought of seeing the sunset together. So we went to the rocky sides of the beach and sat on the leveled up bed.

I sat next to Gray and had my head on his shoulder. We saw the first sunset as a couple now.

The sky was covered in the scarlet hues with radiant sunshine fading slowly. It looked beautiful.

I could see the Nalu and Jerza couple engaging in a make-out session. So we didn't disturb them.

“Juvia, can I ask you something? Hope you don't feel offended.” Gray asked. I could feel his muscle tense up and he didn't look into my eyes.

“Yes Gray. Don't hide anything from me.”

“Juvia, who was your first kiss? I know it is that Bora but I…..” I made him stop by cupping his face and making him face me.

“I know what you are trying to say next. He may be my first kiss but you are my real love and I love you wholeheartedly. 
    You will be my first in everything from now on. I mean everything, Gray. My virginity belongs to you so don't fret.”

I assured him by kissing his arms. He smiled.

“No, I didn't mean anything to offend you, my princess. But I will make you forget that kiss and I will be the last one to be anything in your life. I love you.” He kissed my forehead.

“Gray, I don't know if this can be considered as a kiss but actually, I had my first kiss with you.” I told him shyly while poking my two index fingers. 

I told him how I kissed him by mistake. He looked quite happy.

“That's a relief. I'm sorry, my first kiss happened with that bitch. But luckily for your information, I'm still a virgin and would love to lose it with you.” He smirked at me making him look extremely hot and handsome for some reason.

“Gray……… stop it.” I blushed and covered my face with my palms.

“You look so cute and hot at the same time. I would love to do it now.” Gray said in a low husky voice.

I couldn't take the warm feeling which was building within me and playfully smacked his arms, “Gray, stop it. I'm feeling embarrassed. But I don't…….”

He stopped me by placing his index finger on my lips, “I know you are feeling uncomfortable but don't worry I won't force you to do something which you don't like.
     So I guess, that can wait until you feel quite comfortable around me. Fine.. let's take our relationship slow but steady.” He grinned and ruffled my head.

Like that our 2 days stay in the beach resort went smoothly and was one of the best memories of my life which I enjoyed with my friends, my brothers and more importantly with my Gray.