Gray Pov

I was in the kitchen brewing some tea. Lyon and Juvia were in the grand room chatting. I could hear their muffled voices and occasional laughter. I rinsed the teacups and set them on the sliver tray, placing the teapot in the center. I held the tray up in the air with one hand, my other hand strapped across my waist with a piece of white towel hanging off my forearm. I placed the cups and the pot in  the center of the table and strated to pour the tea. I could feel their eyes on me and Juvia's soft giggles. I wedged the tray under my arm and bowed once I was done.

"Come, Gray, sit down." Lyon patted the seat next to him. I could see a grin on Juvia's face just when I was about to ask she spoke up.

"So this is what you do." It was more of a statement than a question.

"Yes. I serve for Prince Lyon." I replied,  blushing.

"Why so formal?" Lyon was in a good mood. He reached out and got a teacup sipping at it. "Please. Help yourself." He mentioned to the cups. I picked one up then followed by Juvia. Then the palce phine rang, I got uo and went to anwser it.

"Lyon, your guest will be arriving in 3 hours."

"Right....I forgot I had guest coming over." Juvia looked between the both of us.

"Maybe I should....." Juvia started.

"No. Its fine. Stay." Lyon said, then he turned to me. "The Eucliffe are coming over for dinner. Make sure you are ready by then." I bowed and went back into the kitchen and strated the preparation at once.

Lyon Pov

"So..........you are the Prince."

"And you are the Princess." I returned her question with a smirk. There was silence, I could hear grandfather clock ticking away.

"Here's the thing, Princess." I caught her in surprise. She jumped a little at the suddent sound of my voice. "I'm gonna be brutal here. What are you going to do?"

"What do you mean?"

"Dont play dumb. You and Gray what is your next move?" I snapped.

"Well, I was thinking that maybe if he agreed, I would be willing to run away with him."

"He won't agree." She crock her head with one eyebrow raised.

"You're a Princess. He is a Butler. You really think he would?"

"I dont care about that as long as....."

"But he does. He will feel responsible for you that you have to abandon your royal duty." I shot draggers at her. She was at the verge of tears.

"I'm afraid that he is right." Gray's voice rung out from the far end of the room. We snapped your attention to him. "I'm sorry, Juvia." He looked directly into her eyes, like they were having a secret conversation.

"Its alright. I understand." She smiled through her tears.

"I have to get back to work now if you would excuse me." I nodded, I could hesr his voice commnading the maids to do their jobs properly. I looked at Juvia and mkved over to sit beside her. Wrapping an arm around her shoulders, pilling her towards me so tbat she was crying in my chest. I peeked up to see Gray standing at the kitchen door, he had sadness in his eyes but I send him a reassuring look and he was off. I gently stroked the blue lady arm coaxing her to clam down as she let all her emotions out.

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"Welcome, Prince Sting and Prince Rogue. Please allow me to take your coat." My butler greeeted them at the door. I walked out a second later with Juvia beside me.

"Prince Sting! Prince Rogue! Ling time no see." Beaming, I gave them both a small hug which they returned.

"And who is this beautiful young lady?" Sting offered his hand to Juvia.

"This is Princess Juvia from the Loxar Kingdom." I introduced to them. "Come on, lets have dinner."

Once everyone has settle down into their seats, Gray excused himself and exited the dinning room.

"Princess Juvia wernet you the one who was suppose to marry Prince Jellal?" Juvia looked doen, I stared at the blond was just said that and Rogue hit him under the table. "What?! I was curious."

"Yes. I was." Juvia's voice startled me. She had a fierce look on her face. "So what about it?" She challenged.

"Nothing. He was just kidding." Rogue backed him up. Sting nodded his head and went back to his food. Even so I could feel that Juvia has tensed up after the comment.

"I'm going to the ittle Princess room for a while." Juvia stood up and went off.

Gray Pov

I sat leaning agaisnt my bed frame after I excused myself from the dinning room. Staring out of the window I thought back to the conversation that Lyon and Juvia had just now. I can mever make Juvia happy. I'm not a Prince. But she did say she lives me for me. Then again I cant just make her run away with me. After all she has her duties to uphold. Something wet trailed down my face. I wiped it away but soon more came fall down and I just let them. I leaned agaisnt my bed, my back facing the door and I cried.

"Gray?" A soft voice appeared from behind me. I wipoed my face and plastered a smile on my face. Taking deep breaths,  I stood and turned to face Juvia.

"Princess. Why aren't you eating dinner?" She just looked at me, not sayin a word. Then a second later, I found myself warpped in her arms. I looked down at Little Princess. My hands smoothed down her hair on instinct. She was crying. I can feel her shaking agaisnt my chest.

"Sad Prince....." she looked up. "Please I don't want to live without you." Her deep blue eyes met my dull ones.

She tiptoed and pressed her lips on mine. I was shock but later I accepted it and kussed her back, pressing her head closer to mine. She wrapped her arms around my neck. I pulled away as my phine vibrated.

Just run away together already! !!

I smiled.

Now?

No. Of course not we have guest. Talk abt it ltr.

"What is it?"

"You better return to the table now." I patted her head and she headed for the door. "Oh. And Juvia. You won't have to live without me."

A/N: Yay!! They're getting together!! Lets hope there isn't anymore twist ;) Also the next chapter will be the last. ^^