As soon as Gray left the guild hall with Levy, everyone began to laugh out loud seeing his expression. They knew Gray was trying hard to keep his composure but his inner conscious didn't help him out.

Then Mira signaled Wendy and Carla to follow them and help Levy in accomplishing her task.

So like that, Natsu and Juvia left followed by Erza and Happy. Likewise, Lily and Mira followed Gajeel and Lucy.

Gray And Levy

On their way to Libraray, Gray remained slient and Levy felt awkward to start a conversation with him because his usual grumpy attitude was at peak and looked uninterested.

Levy thought he was being truthful to his words, that's why, he accompanied her right now or else he would have vented his anger on Natsu long back in their silly brawl.

Suddenly ~Levy-san, I think you should speak to him. He is trying to compress his anger which is not good for his health.~
Wendy spoke through the bug(magic air pods which can only be used in two way communication.)

Levy thought, 'what will I say to him? From the looks of it, he is in no mood to talk. Then too I have to talk to him to know his feeling for Juvia-chan.'

So Levy tried to start a conversation, 'Well Gray!! I think now we should take left turn and around the corner we will reach the library.' Levy let out a small smile to him. But his stoic face didn't change for good.

They soon reached the library and in the matter of few hours, they finished their job of lifting the spell from the client's book and were on their way to guild.

~Levy-san!! On the way back, there is a cafe. Why don't both you take few minutes break and make Gray-san open by his feeling by asking few questions which Mira-san told you to ask...over..over..~

Levy spoke, 'Gray let's take break. I'm feeling thirsty and I'm sure even you would. There is a cafe on our way back.' For this Gray simply replied,' Okay I guess. '

After going to the cafe and ordering their drinks, Levy thought this would be the right time to interrogate him.

'Well Gray!! I know why you are feeling this grumpy. Care to vent those feelings as it would sooth your heart. I guess.' Levy let out an awkward smile. Gray decided to tell her it was nothing.

But he felt his chest clutching in pain and he began to feel raged by the thought of Juvia calling his frenemy with honorific which was solely used to address him.

~Levy-san!!! From the opposite Gajeel-san and Lucy-san are approaching. I think they saw you. Just don't turn back or look in their way.~

~Levy!! It's me Carla.. Gajeel and Lucy are looking at you. This is your time. I can see Gray is looking kinda depressed just hold his fist and give squeeze and say some consoling words. Until I say you to stop.. over...over...~

After hearing this Levy began to blush and steam were coming out of her ears due to embrassement.

She just hoped Gajeel not took the scene before him in wrong way and which may lead him to avoid her forever.

Suddenly Levy caught Gray's fist and began to squeeze assuring him to calm down and let out his feeling.

'Gray!! I know what you are feeling right now. This feeling is called jealousy. And you will feel jealous only, when the person you love the most gives her/his attention to someone else.'

'Even I felt this jealousy when Gajeel gives more attention to Juvia. I know they were buddies from previous guild but then too the bond which they share kinda makes me scared that I might lose Gajeel to her.'

Gray was shocked by the sudden contact as well as the revelations made by Levy. He knew Juvia and Gajeel shared an unspoken bond which was more than being friend but the bond was more of familial like how he, Natsu and others shared within the guild.

Then he let out a small smile and placed his other hand on her hand and assured her,

'Don't worry Levy!! I know what you mean to say. Yes!! I agree. I'm angry and jealous of Natsu how he got to enjoy the day with Juvia wearing those clothes.

She was never the one to wear those revealing clothes. I know even if she wore them all the people will leech around her and ogle at her which I don't like.

Because I'm protective of her as I love her, just I'm not able to tell or open up to her.'

Hearing those words from the ice devil-slayer made her happy.
Not only she but everyone in the Guild, of course apart from Juvia, knew he loved her as much as she loved him.

But only difference was for her it started at the very moment of their first encounter and for him it was gradual feeling.

~Levy-san you may let go of his fist. Gajeel and Lucy left after watching you for few minutes. You should look at Gajeel-san, boy!! I have never seen that reaction on his face.... over... over~

Levy removed her hand and by that time, their drinks came and they began to take sip.

Then Levy asked him once again,
'Are you sure you love her?? Not just because you felt jealous and became scared of losing her to another man.!!'

Gray, now gave his full-hearted smile and told her, 'Yes!! I love her. I intended on telling her about this in many occasions but I couldn't bring myself in telling her. But I'm sure, I want to tell her soon.'

'And Levy!! There is nothing between Juvia and Gajeel. They are just like siblings. If I were you, I wouldn't have doubted them at the first place.

And you know what the metal prick!! has got feelings for you. It's just he is avoiding you because of his selfconsciousness and guilty feelings. I fear, I can't tell you much about this. Its better you people figure this out your self.'

After finishing their drinks, they were on the way to guild. Until, the wavy azure blue hair caught the sight of ice mage.

When he looked in that direction of sight, he saw Juvia and Natsu walking towards the direction of forest.

Then Levy had a sly plan (As given by our match-maker..), 'Gray why don't we follow them? I'm sure it will fun. Trust me.'
She flushed him a grin.

'I guess, it will be not harm in doing this. But as long you keep this secret from her and Mira.' Gray asked for her assurance. And eventually they followed them.

~Mira-san!! It's me Agent Wendy.. Strike 1 mission successful....over...over...~

~Good job!! Wendy, your first mission got completed. Now you may leave. Thank you and Carla.....over.....over...~ Mira spoke hiding behind the table along with Lily in the cafe where Gajeel and Lucy were gonna perform.

Author Note::

Next Chapter:- STRIKE 2 : Gajeel and Lucy.

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