GRUVIA MONTH 2025💙

Official Gruvia month acc! ☔️🧊 Gruvia month will begin April 2025! Ran by @imUnvalley & @kimwannabewatermage

[lorengirl]

Gruvia week 2025 day 4 affectionate.

[lorengirl]

Gruvia week 2025 day 3 ardor.

[hakoshrimp]

My collection of #GruviaMonth2025 (week 1-4) ❄️💧

[malockser]

Gruvia month - Week 4: Affectionate

I've been participating of Gruvia Week/Month probably since 2016. This may be the last time I do it, but I'm happy for being part of it 💙🖤

I was supposed to post it yesterday but didn't have time.

- By MaLockser ~

[itzgruvia]

Anniversary.

Gruvia month 2025.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/65156302

Gray and Juvia were something unique since the beginning of their relationship. Their encounter was a rough start of their dynamic, both fighting for their own reasons, and yet they ended up drenched with a new goal, at least for the blue haired girl.

To say that Gray was her sunshine was too little to describe what she was feeling, it was a swirl of emotions, going around like a whirlpool of adoration, confusion and impression, it was overwhelming, a strange emotion that she was denied from at a very young age because of her curse. He gave her a reason to live, something to look forward to, a warm light behind the clouds, making a vast blue sky behind it. A blue sky like the colour of her hair.

She remembers how she stood there, mouth agape, heart beating to her chest like a drum, that moment she was certain she was dead already, until she heard Gajeel’s rough voice calling out to her.

Phantom Lord was defeated, but she felt like she won.

Gray, on the other hand, felt something strange about the girl, annoyance was a clear description but peculiar is how he can label the girl. He had to put in a lot of effort to defeat her, it was annoying and exhilarating in a long time, he didn’t know he needed a fight like that on that day of all days, but Lucy was a priority. Until she was going to die, falling to her demise, she didn’t seem to put up a fight, and it tugged to his heart terribly.

“Fairytail don’t kill their enemies” was what he told Cana one day, he didn’t tell her the sense of familiarity when he saw her defeated look on her blue eyes, or how she just accepted her death, he knew then that there was much story about the Rain Woman than he thought.

And the feeling of relief when he saw the sparkle on her eyes, how he made her see the sun for the first time, he grinned down at her teary eyed smile, and found it .. endearing at some point.

There was a sense of accomplishment that day, it didn’t feel like he defeated an enemy, but saved a person.

“Gray-sama, look!” her hand gave him a gentle squeeze, his attention was on her in a second, she pointed at the orange sun sitting slowly under the line of blue sea now painted with yellow and orange palettes. He heard his blue mage sigh, and turned to her, her eyes pinning at the scenery in front her, her blue pupils reflecting the fire colour of the sun, sparkling and wrinkling as her smile widened.

He loved everything about her eyes, full of emotions, it reminded him of their first encounter together, the shine coming to her dull eyes as she looked at the sky.

He smiled at her, took her hand around his arm and interlocked it in a tight grip, it took her eyes from the sky, red creeping into her cheeks. He looked back at the sky, “you like it?” he asked. He didn’t know why he asked the question, he knew the answer to it. He can still feel her eyes on him.

There was a brief moment of silence, “Of course” her voice was full of serenity, her eyes never leaving his. And as he looked back at her, his chest punctured with adoration to Juvia. She always leaves him speechless.

He grabbed her face with his hands, and brought her near to his lips, kissing her deeply, telling her that all she had given him were not for nothing, that he’ll give it to her double, even a thousand more, and that she was his warmth as he was to her.

Their kiss lasted until the shadow of the night crept upon them.

“Happy anniversary, Gray-sama”

“Happy anniversary, Juv”

[lorengirl]

Trying to finish it.

Gruvia month 2025.

[mespilus]

Gruvia Month 2025

Week 4: Affectionet

I had a huge block and this is a quick sketch I came up with, but at least I did something

[power-to-live]

Birthdays and Kisses

This is my submission for Gruvia Month!! Week 1: Birthday, which is long overdue heheeee. I will post the rest this week ( I think…?) Nonetheless, please enjoy my silly little fic! If you prefer ao3, I’ve also posted it there!

Rating: 12+ (for language)

my 12 year old cousin beta-ed this for me but she’s pretty mature tho

Word Count: 1,541

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5:47am

April 7

Gray was soundly in his bed, Erza in hers, Wendy and Carla curled up in theirs, and somehow Natsu crept into Lucy's. Yes, the typical setting for the iconic team.

Like normal, they had checked in at an inn for the night. It was like any other night-- until it wasn't.

As the sun started to peak through the mountains, a ring went off. Erza was the first to be awakened, obviously. She slept very light, and was always alert, truly knight behaviour.

As she sat up, Erza recognized where the ring was coming from— Gray's bedside.

Just as Erza spotted the phone, Lucy also awakened.

"Oh my Mavis, whose alarm is that?!" The blonde exclaimed as she, too sat up. Spotting Natsu snoring noisily next to her, she smoothly pushed him off the bed without anyone noticing.

This seemed to wake up Gray aswell. As he reached for his phone, Wendy and Carla also rose to see the commotion.

When Gray took a look his phone, his face turned a red that could've rivaled Erza's hair.

"I- erm...uhhh gotta take this" he sputtered as he got out of bed quickly.

Erza was quicker though, blocking the door before Gray even got a chance to walk. "Who's calling?" the redhead asked suspiciously.

Lucy smirked. She knew exactly who. Lucy opened her mouth to comment, before she was rudely interrupted by a snore.

"5 more minutes" Natsu grumbled as he sunk in his blanket.

"None of your business" Gray said cooly, ignoring Natsu and answering Erza.

Before any could speak however, Wendy suddenly piped up.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERZA-SAN!" she cried out

A similar amount of shock was seen on everyone's face in the room— excluding Erza of course. And then a chorus of 'Happy Birthday Erza!'.

"Thank you Wendy. Now Gray, would you be so kind as to tell me the caller? Think of it as your gift to me" Erza said while her eyes sparkled, and an accomplished expression on her face.

"...uv..a" Gray muttered

"What was that?" Lucy added, just to tease.

"Ju...a" he whispered again

"Whaaaaaaaat?"

Everyone turned as Natsu fell back asleep. Please, you can count on him to not miss out.

"Gosh! Ok ok! Juvia's calling!" Gray cried out

"Can I please go now?" He pleaded

"How do you know it's not for me?" Erza wondered out loud

Gray eyed her, and then promptly said "I'll be back once she asks for you"

Erza then moved aside to let him out

Gray took a breath as he stepped onto the rooftop. Thank Mavis this inn has a deck, he thought to himself before calling Juvia back.

"Hello?" he started

"Gray-sama! Juvia misses you so much!" the water maged squealed

"Calm down." Gray smiled "Now, why are you calling at the literal buttcrack of dawn?"

"Juvia's in Crocus right now for an interview with Gajeel-kun, Levy-san, Mira-san, Laxus-san, and Cana!"

No honorifics for Cana?

"Still doesn't answer my question" Gray teased

"Well I wanted to greet Erza-san before we got busy preparing!" Juvia said enthusiastically

Damn it, why does she have to be so close to Erza?!

"Ah alright, I'll call her wait a second..." Gray muttered something along the lines of ' why'd her birthday have to be today?'

"Bye Erza-san! Happy Birthday again!" the water mage bid her goodbye as a smiling Erza passed the phone back to a "Not Jealous" Gray

"Here you go, you look like you might murder me if I dont stop talking to your wife." Erza teased

"She's not my-!" Gray was interrupted by Juvia asking him a question, which then lead him to smile

"Sure, Gray. Sure." Erza whispered under her breath while going back to the room

"Gray-sama, Juvia misses you so much!"

"Yeah? Well same over here." Did I just say that?!

Juvia giggled over the phone, and then Gray heard a grumble, then people shouting, and then "Juvia has to go Gray-sama! Gajeel-kun and Laxus-san are fighting! Bye, stay alive! Juvia loves you!"

"Yeah, bye" Gray pauses for a moment, then says "I lo-"

Beep

"-ve you too..." he finishes lamely, then goes back to their room.

When Gray arrived at the room, the beds were all grouped in the center, facing a projector lacrima.

His teammates were sitting together on the bed, seemingly waiting for a show to come on.

"Whoa, what's all this for?" he asked as he made his way to the bed/fort/ he doesn't know.

"They're hosting an interview for Fairy Tail members and paying tributes to the Scarlet Queen for her birthday" Lucy helpfully answered

"Th-they didn't have to..." Erza flushed in her spot next to Wendy

"Yes they do, pfft— you've helped out multiple times!" Natsu supplied

Erza soon got out of her blushing persona as the Weekly Sorcerer started streaming. "Everyone in order!" she ordered

They watched intensively as the 6 members— 7 including Lily— made their way to the interview area. Namely; Mira wearing a black off the shoulder dress with golden details that reached below her knees, hugging her figure, Laxus also wearing a black with golden details suit, Cana in a midnight blue dress that had a turtleneck cut and was loose around her knees, Gajeel in the same suit as Laxus— although a bit blue-er, Lily same as Gajeel, Levy was wearing the same shade of blue as Gajeel, but in a dress that showed her baby bump perfectly, and lastly— oh but definitely not the least in Gray's eyes, Juvia stepped in wearing a navy blue silk dress that reached her ankles, where she was wearing a pair of strappy golden heels.

Team Natsu could only stare as their guild members sat in their seats, looking as fine as ever.

"Mira looks stunning!" Lucy commented on her friend's appearance

"So does Cana" Erza added

"I dont even have to think about who Gray thinks is the prettiest" Happy teased

"SHUT UP YOU STUPID CAT" Gray threatened

Juvia was nervous. Sure, she had been interviewed before, but... this was different. It had to be different, Juvia knew Weekly Sorcerer was planning something.

The interview stepped into the room "Good morning Fairy Tail! My name is Rie and I'll be interviewing you! First, we'll be playing Truth of Dare!" Rie declared

"Who wants to go first?" the interviewer asked

"Juvia wants to go!" Juvia squeaked

"Go ahead" Rie answered

"Levy-san!"

"Yup!" Levy answered

"Who do you think has the smallest dick in Fairy Tail?" Juvia sweetly asked the mage

Cheers erupted from everyone.

Gray choked on his spit.

Lucy burst out laughing.

Erza flushed.

Natsu smirked.

"Juvia asked that?" Erza sputtered

"Oh she is one wild ride!" Lucy said in between laughs

Gray remained silent, but was still stunned of course

By the looks of it, Levy was very embarrassed. Juvia smirked, her job here was done.

"Wow, uhm, yes Miss— or is it Mrs. now?— Levy please, do indulge us..." Rie spoke softly, clearly surprised by the question

"I.... uhm" Levy muttered

"Gihi" came the voice of her Gajeel

"Dont be shy Levy!" Mira assured her

"Yeah, you won't offend anyone!" Cana hyped her up

"Unless you say any of the guys here, that is" Laxus scoffed

"Go on Levy-san!" Juvia told her friend

"Uhm... gosh I'm gonna get cancelled for this.... uhm.. Happy...?" the little preggo answered

Chaos ensued in the inn.

"My turn!" Levy cried out "Cana! Truth or Dare?"

"Dare duuh!" the dare devil herself spoke confidently

"Kiss the hottest person in the room" Levy dared her

'Oohs' and 'Ahhs' scattered the room.

The smiles of the cameramen were seen.

"Bet." Cana said as she stood up

"I wonder who she'll pick..." Gray said, rolling over to face Erza and Lucy

"I think Laxus" Erza replied

"I think a girl maybe...?" Lucy thought

"Whaaaaaaaaat?" Natsu said, contemplating it

"Yeah think about it, definitely not Gajeel, thin chance it's Laxus. A girl maybe?" Lucy answered the fire mage

Cana went up to Laxus, leaned in, then swiftly kissed Juvia on the lips.

"Sorry bout that Ju" Cana smirked "A dare's a dare."

Juvia could only nod, dumbstruck for a second before going back to her sappy self.

"Gray? You ok?" Erza teased

"Yup. Fine. Perfectly fine." Gray growled

Actually, he was not fine. When the interview finished, he wasted no time in facetiming Juvia.

"Gray-sama! How was the interview?" Juvia squealed

"Yeah, good, whatever, can I speak to Cana?" Gray tried to speak calmly.

"Gray?" Cana answered

"What is your problem?" Gray growled

"Sorry man, a dare's a dare. But I'll leave her alone. I don't stand a chance anyway. Good luck dude." Cana said cooly

"Bye Can." Gray said, relieved

"Gray-sama! What was Gray-sama talking about with Cana-san?" Juvia asked

"Did you... like kissing Cana..?" Gray asked

"Gray-sama... You know Juvia only has eyes for you..." Juvia spoke softly "Cana and Juvia are just best friends that's all!"

"You know if I could I would kiss you right now, right?" Why the duck did I say that???

"Juvia knows."

"... what?"

"Juvia's known for a loooooong time."

"...."

"Happy Birthday Erza-san!" Juvia squealed and then hung up, as Gray turned around to face Erza.

"Thank you." Erza smiled

[renjihoe]

I hear it's gruvia month! Can't forget to feed my tmblr family!! There is never a specific prompt in my gruvia week edits (except for last year lol) since their mainly meant to commemorate the event but I see affection is the prompt for this week which this edit is full of!! I made it on the 12th so hopefully it still counts lol🤍💙

Original Video - Credits to me (alluraspalace)

[gruviamonth2025]

The last week of Gruvia Month begins today! This week is affectionate!

[mespilus]

Gruvia Month

Week 3: Ardor

I really hope "ardor" can mean something like "desire", otherwise I missed the prompt

HAPPY EASTER TO WHOEVER CELEBRATES IT

[peanutpotpot]

Happy Juvia Day(?)

Here's another entry for GruVia Month 2025 Week 1: Birthday. Another brain rot and fluff! I wrote this at 2 AM because I cannot sleep and I just had to write and post it before I forget and lose motivation hahaha

Word count: ~1, 600 | Rating: r13 | Language: English

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It's almost 12 midnight when Gray arrived in his apartment. He turned on the lights and noticed that his place was clean and tidy, especially since his clothes were not on the floor, and that's enough of a clue that his girlfriend was in his apartment.

Actually, he wished she was in his place when he decided to catch up on the last trip of the train. He was so tired, he went on a solo mission, but he really wanted to go home and rest with Juvia. Gosh, he's been out for four days and he cannot think of anything else but to be with her. He's getting sappy.

Assuming that she's in his room, he quietly opened his bedroom’s door. And there she was, silently sleeping. Gray sat next to her and made a quick peck on her forehead before going to the bathroom to take a shower.

Feeling refreshed, he put on a new pair of boxers and lay beside his sleeping girlfriend.

“Welcome home.” He heard his girlfriend whisper as she turned in his direction to wrap her arms around him with her eyes still closed.

Finding her antics adorable, Gray made a quick kiss on her lips.

“I'm home. Sorry, did I wake you up?” he asked and he felt her head shake as she nuzzled her face to his chest.

“Juvia felt your kiss on her forehead so she waited for you as you took a shower.” She finally looked at him and smiled.

“How's your mission?” Juvia asked.

“It was fine, it was harder than I expected but I finished it with no major injuries,” he replied as he made little kisses on her neck.

“You're early, you're supposed to be going home tomorrow morning,” Juvia sighed as she continued to appreciate the way he makes her feel.

Gray stopped and went on top of her.

“I don't know, I suddenly had this feeling that I have to go home today.” Gray frowned.

“I didn't miss any important events, did I?” His question made Juvia giggle.

She reached for his face with her hand and caressed one of his cheeks.

“Nope. It's another simple day.”

“Really? I know it's not our anniversary. But I don't know, something's off.”

Juvia wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer for an embrace. Gray leaned forward, finding comfort in her embrace.

“Is this why you came home early?” Juvia asked as she played around with his hair.

“Hmm.” Gray hummed as he closed his eyes. The tiredness of his body slowly started kicking in again.

“I even bought a cupcake on my way here just in case I forgot something.”

“You bought Juvia a cupcake?” Juvia chuckled.

“Hmm, I don't want to come home empty-handed,” he replied with a yawn. Juvia's touch was lulling him to sleep.

“Well… maybe because it's Juvia's birthday?” Juvia said nonchalantly, announcing the information as if it's not a big deal.

Suddenly, Gray’s tiredness was gone and Juvia felt his body stiffen.

“Gray-sama… go back to sleep.”

Gray straightened up, lifted his upper body to check if he heard her clearly.

“What do you mean maybe it's your birthday?” Gray frowned, looking intently into her eyes, looking for answers.

Juvia smiled and caressed one of his cheeks.

“Well, it's technically yesterday but it's not a big deal, Gray-sama.” Her reply made his frown deepen.

“It's your birthday and I didn't know.”

“Juvia doesn't mind.”

“I do.” Gray insisted.

Juvia offered him a sweet smile as she noticed the guilt in his eyes.

“It's your birthday and I wasn't here to celebrate it with you.” Gray sighed. He felt horrible for not being present.

“I shouldn't have taken that mission,” Gray whispered guiltily. He could not even look at her.

“No, Gray-sama. Look at Juvia.” Gray was still lost in his thoughts. “Please?”

Gray looked at her and Juvia didn't know how to feel. Guilty for making him feel guilty? Or happy because he's concerned about her feelings.

“Juvia doesn't mind because she doesn't really celebrate her own birthday.”

“But why? It's the day of your birth. I could at least buy you a gift.”

“You bought me a cupcake.” Juvia just shrugged.

“Juvia…” Gray complained at her answer. “It wasn't enough.”

Worrying that he might continue feeling guilty, Juvia pushed her lover and pinned him to bed and slightly kissed his lips.

“Well, for Juvia, today is—”

“You mean yesterday?” Gray said sarcastically. Juvia just sighed.

“Yesterday was just a normal day to her because she doesn't think her birthday is worth celebrating.” And before he could react to her statement, Juvia pecked his lips again as her sign of shutting him up.

“Juvia knows it's an important day but Juvia doesn't really have any experience of celebrating her birthday, you know? Juvia never told you because to her, it's just another day. Sure, she's grateful to be alive for another year, but she's always been grateful to be alive every day.” Juvia leaned into Gray's chest.

“Especially when she knows she can finally be like this with you.” Juvia chuckled. “She's been through a lot so she's treating every day as a special day. Her birthday is special, but it's as special as any other normal day.” Juvia grinned, which made Gray smile. Finally getting much better, getting assurance from her.

“So please stop being guilty? She didn't inform you to make you feel bad, she informed you so you know why you feel off. She's fine not celebrating it because she's happy to be alive every day and she's happy to be with you. Okay?”

“I love you.” That's what Gray could only respond with. He didn't know what else to say. He knew that sometimes his girlfriend’s worldview can be unique from his. But he was there to support and accept it.

“I love you too,” Juvia replied, kissing him passionately. “Now go back to sleep. Juvia knows you're tired. We can talk again tomorrow.”

—

Juvia woke up with the smell of sugar and buttery aroma. She slid her hands to her side and realized that her Gray-sama was not on her side.

It's weird for her Gray-sama to wake up earlier than her. Curious about what he's up to, she quickly cleaned up, and went to the kitchen.

As she expected, it's her Gray-sama… and he's cooking.

“What are you up to?” she asked, which startled Gray. He was too focused on what he was doing that he didn't notice her presence.

“Oh shit.” Seeing him slightly panicking, Juvia went closer but was stopped.

“Stay there!” Juvia raised her eyebrow at his request.

“Um, you can sit there and I'll just finish this.” Gray pointed to a stool near the kitchen counter. “This will be quick. Geez, you're up so early.”

Juvia chuckled at his statement.

“Are you trying to surprise Juvia with breakfast?”

“Yeah but you're up. Good thing I'm almost done.” Gray didn't even look at her, too focused on his activity. Juvia noticed that he's writing something.

“Alright.” Gray brushed his hands. “Done.”

Gray turned around with a grin and started singing,

“Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday my dear Juvia. Happy birthday to you!” Gray sang as he went in her direction, carrying a tray of food.

“Thank you, darling!” Juvia thanked him with a kiss on his cheek. “Ohhh, pancakes. Yum!”

“Well yeah, I figure that cupcake is not enough but it's too early for a birthday cake so… pancakes.” Gray smiled sheepishly. “I hope that's alright with you?”

“It's more than perfect. But—”

“And before you say more, I understand what you were trying to say last night. You treat your everydays as special days but I realized that I can make your birthday, your normal day, a more special day.”

Juvia's eyes widened at his statement. She could not believe his words.

“I figured that you may treat your birthday as your normal day, but I can make it, hopefully, a more memorable day compared to your other special normal days.” Gray grinned.

Just when she thought nothing could make her fall for him harder, oh boy, she was wrong.

Juvia's heart was full. This man is just unbelievable.

“Juvia? Why are you crying?” Gray asked his girlfriend with worry. “Did I do something wrong? Is this too much?”

Juvia shook her head. “She's just happy, Gray-sama.” she continued, wiping her tears away.

Gray smiled at her.

“Well then, make a wish.” Gray pulled out a candle and was about put it on top of the pancakes. “Oh shit, I bought the wrong one.”

Curious, Juvia took a look at the pancakes.

“I forgot to write the word ‘day’ on this one but I rewrote it but I think I panicked when I noticed you were already awake.” Gray blushed, brushing his cheek with his finger. “Should I bring the correct one?”

Gray accidentally only wrote ‘Happy Juvia’ using chocolate syrup on the pancakes he made for her.

And with that, Juvia laughed. A heartfelt laugh that sounded like music to Gray’s ears.

“I'm so sorry, Gray-sama, but it's so funny.” Juvia laughed so much that tears formed in her eyes.

“Happy Juvia!” Juvia cracked again as she read the text on her pancakes, which made Gray laugh as well.

There they were. Early in the morning laughing over a silly mistake.

“There's nothing wrong with this, Gray-sama. It completely describes Juvia now… she's happy. Today is a normal day, a normal day with a Happy Juvia.” Juvia looked at her love in the eyes and grinned. Gray could not help but kiss her on her lips.

“Before it gets soggy, make a wish, Happy Juvia!” Gray said and Juvia nodded with excitement.

Happy Juvia made a simple wish. She wished her normal days would never end. Normal days where her beloved Gray-sama would never fail to make them more special.

The End.

Me right now: 🫩

Good night everyone. I hope I actually scheduled this post and not post it at 2 am

[lorengirl]

Week 2: Anniversary.

[mespilus]

Gruvia Month 2025

Week 2: Anniversary

Posting this on April 13th makes me feel so cool

As long as I'm alive, Edo-Gruvia will be loved.

[thewritingstar]

Blowing Out The Candles

Pairing: Gruvia (Fairy Tail)

Prompt: Birthday for Gruvia month 2025 week 1!

note: ahhh its gruvia month! and of course, she's a week late lmao. fun fact, any time is see gruvia month/week it usually lands around my own birthday :) Very excited to be posting more about my fave couple. We are doing a little deep dive of Juvia's past with a little angst because, well, its me lol. I hope you all enjoy!

If anyone else wants to join in, a bunch of lovely people made this all possible. Shout out @gruviamonth2025 and all the prompts are there!

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Juvia couldn’t remember the last time she had celebrated her birthday. It must have been when someone had marked her height on a door frame. As she got older, it didn't seem as important. When she had been apart of Phantom Lord, it was best to leave everything behind, her choice or not.

Her birthday. Her interests. Even her hobbies had all subconsciously fallen victim to the darkness. Slowly, the things that had brought her joy, no longer sparkled. There was nothing of who she was that followed into that guild. Even her name had been taken over by Rain Woman. She had become a checked coat and had lost the ticket years ago.

She knew when it was of course. For the time she spent there, it had really only been a day. Why celebrate someone who never knew a happy day? She was feared and admired for the torture she could inflict. People like that don’t blow out candles.

She had tried once at that guild. It was dark out and she was in a room toward the back. She had found a bakery in one of the towns she was in on business. Her fellow guild mate Gajeel had walked past her and without missing a beat, she tossed it in the trash before the candle had a chance to be lit.

If anyone would have asked, it would have been responded with a cold glare and an even colder shoulder. The last time she tried to celebrate before that, the rain had snuffed out the flame of her candle. A little girl stuck in an orphanage hoping that the candle would grant her something more than rainy skies and muddy puddles. It had become clear to her that there was no room for a party in her life.

When the calendar turned to her month and she would stare at the day, pure dread would fill her body. The day would near and it felt like she hadn't moved in years. Sometimes she could feel her younger self clawing from the inside begging for just a moment of notice. Then the day would come with clouds much darker than the others, and then it would be over.

She had tried her best to forget it. No need to add to her raging disappointment.

And then, something happened.

A rooftop that was suppose to be a battle ground became a place of rebirth. She had thought that once she fell, then she wouldn't have to dread the day any longer. That wasn't the case. She was pulled into a light much brighter than the sun.

Her old guild mark that branded her skin was replaced with one that kissed her thigh. She suddenly had a purpose other than darkness.

Everything that had been stripped from her was returned. Her name. Her magic. Everything.

It scared her at first. It took a while for her to warm up to the kindness people began to show her. For once she felt like she was a part of something and not a pawn in a game. She had a home and friends, something she had once wished for years ago before her name was taken for a title.

No one knew what day her birthday was. She hadn’t spoken it out loud in so long that she was convinced that she hadn’t actually been born, she was just, here. She preferred it that way. She never was one to be the center of attention.

But of course, he always found out.

"Okay, you can open your eyes now." Gray's voice lingered.

Juvia removed her hands from her face and her eyes fluttered open. Before her was a cupcake with white frosting and a blue buttercream rose. A candle with dark blue stripes stood tall and held a delicate golden flame.

Its light flickered and she was stuck on how beautiful it was. So simple and yet, she was fascinated by the gesture.

She stared at it as if she had never seen something like this before. A familiar feeling come through. It felt like when she had first saw the clear blue sky.

She hesitated to touch it, afraid that if she did then she would wake up from this dazzling dream. But when she did touch it, it stayed. It was real. It was her birthday and it was hers to claim. She wanted to stay here forever and soak it all up like how the sun felt on her skin.

"Juvia?" Gray asked. "Are you okay?"

She hadn't noticed the tears forming but the sky didn't budge from its sunset glow. She nodded and wiped them.

"Juvia is-." Her words caught in her throat. "She's very happy. Thank you."

He huffed. " I know your birthday isn't something you're used to."

"That's not-"

"Gajeel told me." He said honestly. "I get it. And I know that it might take a while for you to get used to it, but believe me. As long as I'm here, you'll never have to be alone again."

She smiled softly. "Juvia will admit that she didn't expect any of this. She never thought that she would ever celebrate it again, but right now, Juvia is extremely happy. These tears are shed for joy, nothing else."

"Every day is worth celebrating you." Gray kissed her cheek. "Happy birthday, Juvia. Now, make a wish."

As she closed her eyes and Gray started to hum the tune to a birthday song, she thought about everything she had ever wanted. She felt bad blowing out the candle, but it was on her terms, no one else. She opened her eyes, feeling his gaze on her.

"What did you wish for?" He questioned.

She giggled. "Juvia was told you aren't suppose to share your wish."

He held his hands up in defeat. "Alright, keep it."

Gray stood and reached out his hand for her to take. "You can eat your cupcake on the way to the guild."

She furrowed her brows in confusion as she stood up. "We are going to the guild hall?"

He raised his own brows. "You think the guild would let you not have a party?"

Her eyes widened with a sparkle. "They are throwing Juvia a party?"

Sometimes Gray underestimated the desperate hopefully look in her eyes. The pain of not knowing how much she was truly loved by everyone. How her past had caused her to think she didn't deserve simple things.

"Of course. I wasn't really suppose to tell you but, they decorated and everything. I just wanted to have a moment with you alone before you are swept away with all your friends." He kissed her hand. "Plus, I have to make sure the birthday girl is escorted properly to her party."

She blushed. "Is that why you insisted Juvia wear her party dress?" She teased.

He shrugged. "I just thought you would like to wear something special for your day. Now let's go before I get scolded for keeping you all to myself."

"Juvia wouldn't mind that." She winked.

"I wouldn't either but I think you would rather have your boyfriend alive." He laughed as he guided her to the hall.

As she was brought to the guild hall, she could see the lights leading up to the door. A banner with her name hung proudly as if they were honoring her.

Her heart drummed fast in her chest as the doors opened and everyone she had come to love was cheering for her. She felt Gray's eyes on her as she smiled at everyone.

"I hope you get everything you wished for, Juvia!" Lucy hugged her and brought her over to a table that looked like it would collapse from the mountain of gifts.

"Happy birthday, Rain Woman." Gajeel nodded at her.

Juvia saw a knowing look in his eyes. Something deep that they both shared. She thought back to the time he saw her with a cupcake. Her eyes widened in realization.

"Thank you." She mouthed.

Before she reached the gift table, she was presented with a large cake with three tiers. It was covered in candles that a certain fire wizard had lit himself and caused some of the icing to melt.

"Another cake?" Juvia gasped.

The view from beyond the cake was familiar faces all awaiting for her to blow out her candles. Her eyes found familiar dark ones. Gray watched her with a drink in his hand and raised it up.

"To Juvia!" He yelled.

The guild erupted in a mass cheer. She placed her hands on the table to steady herself and blew out the candles, hitting each one. Her smile could barely fit on her face as it began to be sliced up.

"Thats like a hundred wishes she just got!" Natsu laughed as he was handed a plate full of cake.

"I hope you use them all wisely." Cana winked.

Little did her friends know that when she blew out the flames, not a single wish was made. For Juvia couldn't think of anything else she would want but this moment to last forever.

Gray found her moments later and pulled her off to the side.

"I hope you are enjoying your party." He smiled at her.

She clapped her hands together and twirled around. "Oh Gray, my love, it's perfect!"

He took her hand and spun her around again to the music playing through the hall. They danced for a while for he pulled her close to him.

"Happy Birthday, Juvia." He said before he placed his lips against hers and kissed her.

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