Disclaimer: I do not own Fairy Tail or its characters. They belong to Hiro Mashima.
It's October 28th and it is the day after young Levy McGarden's 16th birthday. She couldn't have asked for a better birthday. Even though she didn't ask for it, her parents got her a brand new Mazda 3 as bright blue as her hair. All her friends helped her celebrate this special occasion and made her have a night she would never forget. Everything in her life was going perfect. Until now.
Her parents, Elliot and Michelle, called Levy downstairs for supper. Her spirits were higher than ever as she continued to rave about her exciting day yesterday. As she glided down the stairs, the smell of tacos hit her nose. Levy's mouth began to water even before she sat down at their dining room table.
The McGarden's enjoyed their meal in relative silence. This wasn't like her parents. They hadn't even asked her about her day at school. Levy could feel the awkward tension in the air and she did not like it one bit. She had to put a stop to this.
"Ok, something is going on and you need to tell me what right now." Levy demanded
"Well sweetheart, I got an offer to be the chief of surgery and I accepted." Elliot explained
"That's amazing daddy, but I thought they were going to give that position to Metalicana." Levy inquired
"They did and he accepted. Levy my offer is from Crocus Memorial Hospital." He replied
"But that's on the other side of the country," Levy excalimed "We're moving aren't we?" Levy asked disappointedly
"Yes, we are. There are more opportunities for you there. We already bought a house and you will absolutely love it. We didn't want to ruin your birthday so we decided not to tell you until today." Michelle spoke up
"But all my friends are here. What am I supposed to tell them? When will we be moving?" Levy questioned as she slammed her hands on the table
"November 11th. I start on the 15th." Elliot responded
Levy ran from the table and stormed off to her room. She locked her door and threw herself onto her bed. Why were they doing this to her? Couldn't they see how much Magnolia meant to her? How much her friends meant to her? Levy continued to ignore her parents as they were pleaded with her through the door.
She couldn't take anymore of her parents tonight. Her heart was shattered into a million pieces when they asked her to give up her entire life here in Magnolia. Levy packed a duffle bag full of clothes. The girl just had to get away from this house and her parents tonight. Levy unlocked her door and headed downstairs towards the front door.
"Where do you think you are going Levy?" Elliot yelled as him and Michelle followed the young blunette
"I'm spending the night at Lucy's to cool my head off." The pissed off teenager retorted as she grabbed her keys and slammed the door behind her
Levy was beyond upset. Her tears were now gone and rage had replaced the sadness. She wasn't paying attention to where she was going and soon found herself at Gajeel's house in the country instead of Lucy's. Oh well. Different person, same result.
Gajeel's family had one of the biggest houses in all of Magnolia. Well, it was more of a mansion, but the point is that it's pretty fucking huge. That is what was expected of one of Magnolia's founding families.
Levy slowly got out of her car and trudged up to Redfox Manor. She rang the doorbell and knocked on the door. Her mood dropped again and felt even worse than before. She didn't know how much longer she could keep the tears from streaking her face once again. A man in his 50s, who dressed like Alfred from Batman, finally answered the door.
"Ahhh, Miss Levy. What can I do for you today?" The man asked
"I-is Gajeel here? I-i really need to talk to him Jeeves." Levy shakily spoke
"Of course. The young master is eating with master Metalicana. Would you like to dine with them? Tonight's dish is Steak Frites." Jeeves offered
"No thanks. I already ate and I just need to talk to a friend right now." Levy croaked
"Of course, Miss Levy. Follow me to the dining hall if you will." Jeeves responded
Jeeves began to lead Levy to the dining hall. As they pass the stairs, Levy noticed a painting of Gajeel's late mother, Verona. Her long dark tresses contrasted her creamy skin perfectly. Her golden eyes, like wheat ready to be harvested, shone brightly against her navy colored dress. Levy remembered all the times Verona was their for her when she would get into it with her parents. The woman had a calming, but authoritative, aura that radiated from her body that commanded respect without being overbearing. It hurt Levy almost as much as it did Gajeel and Metalicana when Verona left this world too soon.
Finally, Levy and Jeeves entered the large dining hall. Red walls with gold accents filled the room and made it feel warm. Levy felt safe in this room. Levy spotted Gajeel's long obsidian mane as he sat beside his father at the end of the inviting room.
"Young Master Gajeel, you have a visitor." Jeeves bellowed from the opposite side of the room
Gajeel turned to face Jeeves and found a red and puffy eyed Levy looking like she would breakdown at any moment. He pushed away from the table and stood up. Levy ran to him and he wrapped his muscular arms around the petite girl. Gajeel pulled Levy close as she began to cry into his chest. After a couple minutes he picked her up and sat back down at his seat at the table.
"Now, are ya gonna tell me what's wrong and whose ass I have kick or are you going to cry all day long?" Gajeel murmured into her hair
"I'm sorry. Tonight mom and dad told me that dad got a new job. I'm moving to Crocus on November 11th. I told them I was going to stay at Lu's tonight, but ended up here instead." Levy sniffled into Gajeel's chest
"I guess I did hear Elliot got the Chief of Surgery position at CroMem. Wish you didn't have to leave Levy. It'll definitely be boring around here without you." Metalicana ruefully smiled
"Thanks Metalicana. That means a lot to me." Levy replied as she wiped her face
"So after the 11th I'll never get to see my best friend again?" Gajeel questioned, pulling Levy closer to his body
"I plan on going to Magnolia University, despite my parents wishes. So, maybe we will get to see each other again someday. I mean if you end up going there." Levy sobbed lightly into his chest
"You can count on it Shrimp." Gajeel smiled into her hair
After he finished his supper, Gajeel carried an emotionally worn out Levy to his room. He settled Levy amongst his several blankets and 20 different pillows that resembled a nest. Gajeel laid beside his best friend and pulled her closer to his chest. His lips gently pecked the top of her head as he told her everything was going to be ok.
"I know, but you won't be there everyday to make me laugh. I won't get to hear you call me Shrimp everyday. I'm going to miss you so much." Levy whimpered in his arms
"You know you can always call or text me anytime. The next almost three years are going to be fucking tough as hell, but I'll be here for ya when you get back Levy." Gajeel replied as he tried to hold back tears of his own
"Thank you Gajeel." Levy responded quietly as she snuggled deeper into Gajeel's chest
"Wanna watch a movie Shorty?" Gajeel proposed
"I'd love to, but it has to be a funny one." She giggled
"You got it." He smirked
Gajeel got up to turn on his Xbox and get his controller before returning to his bed. Levy immediately cuddled back up against his broad chest. Gajeel scrolled through the movie app on his Xbox and ended up renting Daddy's Home.
Her laughter filled the bedroom and he couldn't get enough of it. It was music to his ears. It was about damn time she turned her mood around. Gajeel couldn't take her being so damn sad. It wasn't like her. He pulled her closer in the hopes of her never leaving his side. Gajeel could never tell another soul how much Levy moving away hurt him, but he had to stay strong for her.
Every once in a while Levy and Gajeel would exchange looks as they watched the movie. Blush decorated both of their faces when they would catch each others lingering looks. A strange emotion was bubbling up inside both of them and neither one of them knew what to do about it.
At the movie ended Levy looked up to find Gajeel staring back down at her. This time neither one of them looked away. The distance between their faces grew smaller and smaller. Levy's breath hitched in her throat as Gajeel pressed his lips gingerly hers.
His lips were softer than she ever imagined. Levy moaned into the kiss as Gajeel pulled her on top of him. She had never been kissed like this before. In fact, she had never been kissed at all, but the way Gajeel moved his velvety lips against her smooth, plump ones pushed her over the edge. Gajeel let out a guttural moan as Levy pressed deeper into the kiss. He squeezed her ass, making her squeak. He smirked into the kiss. He loved that sound.
Before too long the two 16 year olds parted their lips from the other and basked in the silence. He noticed her chest bobbing up and down as she tried to regain her breath. Damn she was fucking beautiful. He made sure to engrain this memory in his mind. He would need it.
"That was intense." Levy breathed harshly after collecting herself
"Gihi. Sure was Shorty." Gajeel chuckled in his own special way
"C-can I get some more?" Levy asked bashfully
"Definitely." Gajeel responded before placing a fierce kiss on her lips
Their passionate kiss continued as Gajeel wrapped his arms around her small frame and without breaking the kiss, quickly flipped them over to where he was on top. Levy wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling him down to his elbows. Her crotch brushed up against his erection and another growl escaped his lips causing her to blush furiously.
Gajeel's left hand tentatively groped Levy's right breast. He was surprised when Levy didn't stop him, but instead earned a moan from the girl beneath him. He pulled away to see Levy's flushed, but smiling face.
"Gajeel…" Levy whispered as she stroked his face gently
"Do ya wanna stop? Because I ain't gonna force ya to go any further than ya wanna go. I'm not a rapist." Gajeel murmured as he lowered his head to her ear
"Don't stop. I want this Gajeel." Levy smiled brightly as she grabbed his hand and kissed the back of it
"I don't wanna take advantage of ya. Yer pretty vulnerable right now." He spoke against her ear
"Shut up and take me Gajeel Redfox. There is no one else I'd rather lose myself to than you. Fuck me all night long." Levy demanded
"As you wish." Gajeel voiced sensually
I really hope you guys enjoyed this! The first 6 or so chapters is just like a giant prologue for the main story. I can't wait to get to the main part. I love you guys so much. Please remember to review. Please just don't leave hate messages and if you do at least make it private. Squeal.