The Life of a Liar

Early Author's Notes: Hello everyone! I'm back with another chapter. I know, it's super late, but I've been busy with university. It's my first year and everything was overwhelming and new to me. So, I had to take my time and ease myself into the new school and everything. However, my semester is coming to an end. I hope to upload a few more chapters for this story and make you beautiful souls happy. I also realized that I may have lost a lot of my readers due to the lack of chapters. Anyways, please forgive me everyone. I would also like to thank each and everyone one of you for your lovely reviews and I want to thank you guys for being so patient with me. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter! See you lovelies at the end of the chapter. -ochibi-chan

Chapter 7: A Burning Kiss

Juvia and Natsu were making their way to the place where the two of them would be together, no one could find them there and that place was the theatre. Usually no one was there when the two of them had a spare. So, Juvia and Natsu decided to go there and lay down on the stage and just talk about nothing.

The two had a strong bond, they could talk about nothing and it would mean the whole world to them. This was nothing new, they would lay down anywhere peaceful together. This was one thing they have been doing since they were three years old.

Natsu and Juvia met when Natsu got lost at the carnival that came to town. Juvia was in the same position as Natsu. But when she found the boy who, at the time was a complete stranger to her; was crying, his face buried into his hands. Little Juvia went up to him and grabbed his hands, which made Natsu look up at her. The blue haired girl flashed a cute smile at him and helped Natsu find his parents who were worried sick. From that day at the carnival those two were inseparable and young Natsu after he was reunited with his parents promised that he would always protect Juvia and he has never broken that promise.

Juvia snapped out of her self induced trance and she fixated her focus on the phone which was in her hand. The girl pursed her lips, Juvia's eyes were frozen onto her phone. She unlocked it and looked at the message which read:

"Hey Juvia. Wanna meet up at the park during lunch? I wanna talk to you..."

Juvia rose her eyebrow, but she took another deep breath and replied to the message:

"Sure! I'll see you soon. It'll be nice talking to you :)"

She was going to close her phone and put it in her pocket until Gray sent another message.

"Thanks Juvia, I can't wait to see you!"

Why was she doing this? She didn't know how to feel, maybe he wanted to tell her that he was sorry and that it was a huge mistake for him to cheat on her?

But nonetheless, she replied back:

"I can't wait to see you too!"

The girl wasn't sure how she felt about the situation but, she went with it. Juvia had some questions she wanted answered. She wanted to know the exact reason why she was cheated on.

The girl looked at her best friend and she stopped in her tracks. She gently grabbed Natsu's wrist and turned him around. Natsu was a bit of an airhead and it took him a moment to process what was happening until he felt something press up against him.

This nostrils came in contact with a wonderful smell... Juvia. Wait, hold on for just one minute... did she always smell this good?

The boy had no thoughts and he spoke with his actions as he tightly wrapped his arms around the girl and held her close.

Juvia was no different.. she was just recognizing some of Natsu's strengths. Well, it was more so his kindness that enhanced everything.

Damn it Juvia, open your eyes! The one who has always appreciated you has been in front of your eyes. Are you that big of an idiot?

With a gentle grin that tugged at her lips, the girl caressed her best friend's cheek and her eyes softening. She went on her tiptoes, her hand pressed against Natsu's chest, and planted a delicate kiss on the man's forehead.

The sun that shined through the windows was Juvia's witness today and she spoke with a soft voice. She didn't want to tell Natsu who she was going to meet up with. She knew the boy would never let her go without him, but, she had to do this alone.

"Natsu, I'll meet up with you soon. I just want to take a walk. I promise I'll be back as soon as I can."

Lies.

Juvia didn't wait for his response as she turned her back and jogged off into the distance.

Natsu was a bit shocked but, he was blushing. The soft colour of pink spread across his cheeks. He placed his fingertips onto his forehead gently. With him realizing, a huge grin spread across his face and he crossed his arms, shaking his head a bit. He let out a small chuckle. He turned his back to walk to the theatre but his sense of happiness dulled down and worry began to set in. He turned once more, in the direction Juvia left.

Juvia jogged to the park where Gray and her used to meet. Hold on... why was she in such a hurry? It's only because she needed answers. The girl continued his jog to the park.

A few moments later, Juvia stopped in her tracks again. Why was she going there so early? There was no reason for her to get to park in such a hurry. The blue haired girl shook all these thoughts out of her head and continued her walk.

"Geez... why am I here so early? I told her that we'd meet one another during lunch. Am I an idiot or something?"

Gray awkwardly sat down on the swing set. Suddenly, a flash of a sweet memory emerged to the surface of Gray's mind.

A wonderful symphony of laughter echoed throughout the park. Strands of gorgeous blue hair danced with the wind.

"Gray! Be careful, don't push me so hard..!"

"Oh come on! You'll be fine. Trust me Juvia, I won't hurt you."

"You say that now, but I'm going to fall off the swing if you push me any further!"

Laughter filled the air, Gray's eyes softened as a small smile pulled at his lips. He reached out, he stopped the girl from swinging and hugged her from the back. Her soft scent tickled the boys nose. He buried his face in the crook of the girl's neck. Her delicate skin radiated in the sun and the feel of her flesh was smooth. Everything about her was so sweet and beautiful.

"G-Gray!"

A shock broke the boys trance but, not entirely, only to feel warmth surrounding his body. Why was he warm? The autumn air was crisp and chilly so why?

"Gray!"

Juvia? His illusion was now broken completely, only to realize that he had his arms wrapped around Juvia. Natsu was right, he did lose the best thing that happened to him.

This warmth, happiness, and love... he wanted that. He didn't want anything to do with lust. A relationship tangled in lust isn't worth anything. Regret overwhelmed Gray as he rested his hand against Juvia's cheek.

"Juvia, I'm sorry... I'm really sorry."

"Gray I-"

She was cut off by Gray's lips. His wrapped his arm around the girl's waist. The girl's eyes went wide, her heart skipped a beat and panic set in. She froze in place as her muscles stiffened. The kissed burned, it was ruthless, that kiss... it was something that Juvia never wanted to experience again.

Gray moved back as he looked at Juvia with soft eyes. He took a step back to give the girl some space.

Juvia didn't say anything. The wind blew as the sound of it rang in her ears. She didn't know what to do. She wanted to run away... the girl turned her body to run away. Once she turned her body, she took her first step to run away, but she was stopped by Gray. The boy grabbed her injured wrist and a jolt of pain surged through her arm. The girl grit her teeth in pain.

"Juvia.. stop for one sec-"

The boy was unable to finish his sentence. He was cut off by Natsu who punched him straight in the jaw.

"Stay away from her."

Author's Notes: So? How was it? Did you guys like it? I hope you did. Once again, I want to thank all of you guys for being so patient with me. I really appreciate it and I honestly can't thank you guys enough. I'll see you lovelies in the next chapter! -ochibi-chan