"" Lucy~! "Cana cooed drunken as always as Lucy was carried in the Café by Natsu.
" Hello Cana, it's been a bit. "Lucy smiled just as Natsu put her down.
" Lucy! "Mira awed at Lucy standing on her own for once." You're standing! "
" Thanks to my sessions at my physical therapist I have gotten my legs stronger. Though I get sore after a bit. "Lucy stated.
" I'm so glad. "Lisanna said, smiling to her friend.
Gray came in.
" Gray do you want your usual? "Mira asked at the register.
" Yeah, for here this time. "he stated, hiking her the money.
" Alright, hey, Lucy's standing now. It's exciting seeing her finally on her feet now. "Mira grinned.
" That's nice. "he said, glancing over to Lucy speaking with Lisanna, Natsu at her side so if anything were to happen, he was there." I'm glad. "
Mira nodded smiling, giving him his coffee in a mug.
Everything was peaceful until a thud.
" Lucy are you OK?! "Lisanna asked frantically seeing Lucy now sitting on the floor. Lucy began laughing.
" Looks like I'm done standing for today. "she giggled.
" thought you promised me you'd stop scaring me like that. "Natsu sighed lifting her up and setting her on a chair.
" I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. "She giggled again.
" At least you're ok... "he smiled at her, tapping his forehead with her's. She smiled.
The bell to the Café rang, in came Juvia, Jellal, Erza, Wendy, Levy, and Gajeel, and the GaLe children that bolted around having their parents sigh.
" Hey guys, looks like everyone's here. "Jellal stated.
" You missed it! Lucy stood! "Lisanna yelped, clearly happy her friend was getting better.
" Really?! "Levy and Wendy awed.
" Only for a short while, so it's not a huge improvement. "Lucy sighed.
" It's still an improvement. "Juvia said." I'm so happy you stood Lucy. "
Lucy smiled more.
Erza looked, seeing Gray silent. She was still surprised by last night, seeing his anger. He's usually hid his emotions, it looks as if he's bottled too much that the bottle is beginning to steam.
" Gray. "Erza said, walking next to him." What happened? "
" Nothing happened. "he said bluntly, annoying Erza because that clearly wasn't true.
" Something happened to have you act to rashly. You never resort to violence (unless it's Natsu). "she stated.
" Nothing happened, Erza. "he said firmly standing up off the counter chair. Erza slammed her hand on the counter, the loud thud alerting everyone. Gray glared at her as she growled at him, both angered with each other.
" Dammit! "Erza growled." Something happened! Why Won't you tell me anything!? We've been friends forever and you still don't speak to me about anything! "
Gray staid silent, his hand clenching on the mug." I said nothing happened, why can't you leave it at that? "he hid his eyes with his bangs making her angered more.
" You resorted to violence, you never do that! You're lying, something 'did' happen! You were about to punch him! "
A crash was heard. The mug Gray held to was shattered, the coffee everywhere. His hand immediately bled, the shards of the mug slicing cleaning through his skin. He dropped his hand to his side and began walking out without a word.
" Gray! "Erza yelled as he opened the door and left.
" Erza? "Juvia questioned, hoping she'd say something about Gray's sudden change of his 'cool', 'go with the flow' behavior.
She just shook her head and sighed.
Juvia needed an answer, she ran after him.
" Gray! "she called, catching up. He ignored his name being called, continuing to walk." Gray! Wait! "
Gray finally stopped. Juvia did as well catching her breath.
" Why did you stop the first time? "she huffed, gaining her composure. He staid silent. She looked up at him, he was angered, it was clearly shown. For the first time, his emotion showed, shocking her." Gray... Your hand. "
She looked down at his hand, gushing red blood. But he didn't seemed bothered by his injury, almost like it wasn't there, but it was, clear as day he was bleeding.
She was silent for awhile. He didn't see any use just standing in silence, he turned and began walking again. "" Gray, don't just turn your back on me! "she grabbed his arm. He halted.
" Juvia, let go. "he growled, frightening her since she wasn't used o such behavior with him.
" No, Gray! "she yelled, hugging his arm, already on the verge of tears." You're upset, I can't just let you leave without speaking about it. You can't just bottle it up! Speak to me, Gray! "
" Let go! "he growled louder, turning and yanking his arm from her grip. She grabbed it again, he ended up slapping her. Her tears revealed.
He's never slapped Juvia, never hit her, or anyone for that matter. He may have a rival but he never fought Lyon, unless it had been Lyon who had become violent.
" Gray! "Erza yelled, running up. She looked at Juvia who look unstable now after Gray had hit her." Gray I know your angry, but this is too far! Especially for you! For you to be so angry you almost hit Lyon, and now you hit Juvia! "
" L-Lyon? "Juvia questioned. Gray clenched his hands.
" Nothing happened-"
" Don't start with that bullshit again! "Erza growled.
" You don't like my answer? Well to bad, it's all you'll be getting. "Gray glared at them both. He turned and walked, just walked...