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CONTINUES ( X ) @i-ced

                          ❝ ——well juvia   won’t stop being juvia after all, gray.  ❞

a giggle was next, taking the handkerchief back as she fixed her position, now taking some napkins to clean the counter. better not to let mira see it- not that she’d get mad, but of coruse she’d bombard the poor guy with a million questions regarding his lack of attention. better to save him the trouble. 

feelings… it was a complicated topic to discuss even for her- she wasn’t able to remember clearly how she came up with her own feelings. left hand went to pull the stroller to her, giving a quick glance to her daughter who was fast asleep. it was so funny how brawls were now just a lullaby everytime they were at the guild; and even more knowing the slightless sound they could make in the house could wake her up. 

              ❝ ——i think   juvia is doing what any women would do… in her own style of course. ❞    she knew every person had their own way to develop a relationship, start a conversation or even their own flirt strategy. however her friend wasn’t really the best at that when she tried. even in the deepest corner of her being knew the best way to attract someone to you was just using your own voice and personality. 

            ❝ ——… you’re doing   your best, too. ❞    she took a sip or her tea, hazel hues looked back at him as words were spoken. ❝   it’s okay to be confused… but sometimes you have to stop thinking; let your brain rest and allow your heart to make the hardest decisions. that is of course, if you want to be happy.  ❞

            ❝ ——… does that make any sense ? maybe i’m just babbling again.  ❞

█▐ ❆ ࿐ᐤ Calm and collected reputation aside, the Ice-Mage deliberately ebbed his gaze elsewhere as a fleeting wave of consternation immersed him. A crestfallen visage amalgamated into the prior appearing features of manifested embarrassment; therefore, an embellishment of scarlet hue had been heavily surfaced upon his typically ivory complexion.

   ❝ I am… doing my best, huh? ❞   

                 Being forthcoming about his sentiments was never done unless urgency demanded such of him. Notwithstanding his cold exterior, Gray was somewhat shy in certain aspects, and did have a particular reputation to uphold. Breaking it wouldn’t be too consequential; more so embarrassing, which he undergoes enough of as it is. Nevertheless, all he’s pursuing in regards to his current dilemma of emotional disarray is closure, comfort and condolences– all of which should be sufficient through the company of Lucy. 

Mentally, Gray proceeded with struggling to reassure himself that the recent transpiring of astounding developments between himself and the water-mage wouldn’t serve as discomforting. Though such a remarkable bond had been consciously yearned for, upon it’s arrival bracing reality, discreet contemplation of reluctance permeates his scattered mind. However       

 ❛   it’s okay to be confused… but sometimes you have to stop thinking; let your brain rest and allow your heart to make the hardest decisions.  ❜

                    Somehow, her sentence had brought forth a rare smile to accompany the placidity of his icy features. Incontrovertible honesty from the key-holder successfully melts a fraction of the ice encasing his labyrinthine heart, and a more vulnerable side of the wintry personages unveiled.

                         _{allow your heart to make the hardest decisions.*}

   ❝ … No, you’re right.

           Although to say that I can discern my heart now
           would be… a stretch of the imagination. I think
           this whole feelings thing is making me soft. Then 
           again, you made me realized that’s what makes
           Juvia– Juvia. She wears it all on her sleeves. 
                          It’s what makes her… special. I guess. ❞