AN: Just a short story about GaLe. Trying to take a little break from writing my other story Last Goodbye. I hope you all enjoy, I know Valentines has already passed, but while I was at work, I had this idea pop into my head to write. :)

Rated T for now… I don't know where this is gonna go in the next chapter so we shall see :3


Gajeel looked around the guild hall with a disgusted look over his face. Everyone around him seemed to be all over this holiday, Valentine's Day. He never really understood what the big deal was with this day. He continued to glance around while he gripped his mug that was filled half way now, with a couple iron bolts mixed in with the amber colored liquid. He let out a scoff and rolled his eyes as they landed on the two married couple. The long green haired woman and that puppy dog of a man with her. They were practically all over each other, giving each other gifts and talking about their plans for the evening. It made Gajeel shudder as he overheard their private conversation.

"It's just another day to me… I don't see what the big deal is about this stupid day. Honestly seeing people all lovey dovey makes me sick…" He groaned as he took a long drink from his mug, finishing off the cool beverage and wiping his mouth off with the back of his hand. He set the mug down on the table as his eyes darted over to the bar. The blonde and Salamander were arguing again. Gajeel often thought the two were secretly together, even though Salamander was too dense to realize anything and the blonde would quickly deny anything. His crimson eyes moved over slightly to see the Ice mage talking to Juvia. He wasn't wearing a shirt and Juvia seemed perfectly fine with it. Gajeel couldn't wrap his brain around the fact that the Rain woman was in love with him. What did she honestly see in him to make her act all… well… weird. She once mentioned to him that she would do anything for this Gray guy. Even if he didn't return her feelings, she would stay by his side.

He would often think over the word Juvia used constantly while talking about Gray. Love. What was love? Honestly, did a thing such as this ever truly exist? Even for a brute like him? He shook his head and slammed his fist onto the table, causing his mug to lift up and fall over onto the table. 'Damn it all…. I hate this day… it's so dumb. All of these guys are fools. There's no such thing as love…. It doesn't exist.' His thoughts paused for a moment as his eyes closed softly. Gajeel rose from his seat, clenching his fists. '… at least not for me.'

He walked past the table and was headed straight for the door. His eyes were still closed as his heavy boots hit the ground as he walked. He was trying to tone out all of the busy bodies, talking, laughing, fighting. This guild was fun, but man was it loud. Gajeel's nose picked up on a familiar scent just as he stepped outside of the guild. Just as his red eyes opened, he ran right into the tiny script mage, who was pushed back slightly. Of course she had her nose in a book so she didn't even see Gajeel walking out. She blushed slightly as she looked up into the Iron dragons' piercing eyes.

"Gajeel! I'm sorry. I didn't even see you there!" She said with a light laugh. She held up her book to him and smiled. "I just got a new book today and I just couldn't wait to read it! You should join me sometime. I have a few books I think you'd be interested in reading and—"

"Will you just watch where you're going next time? Geez Shrimp. You could get yourself into a lot of trouble if you don't watch where you're walkin'." Gajeel's crimson eyes met Levy's hazel ones as his cheeks began to flush. He quickly turned them away from hers as he started walking past her.

Levy turned her body to watch him leave the guild only to gasp suddenly and call out to Gajeel. "Oh hey! Gajeel! If you're going home, can you tell Lily I'll meet him at the town square in an hour?"

Gajeel said nothing as he walked, but raised an arm and waved back at her. Levy smiled as she held her book closer to her chest, letting out a soft sigh as she watched the dragon slayer walking away. A voice from behind her made her jump right out her skin as it spoke.

"So why are you meeting Lily today?" The sweet sounding voice said. Levy could tell it was Mira behind her as she felt the slight chill running up her spine from the bar maiden. Levy turned quickly and saw that infamous smile across Mira's face. Her big eyes were closed happily as she was carrying a brown paper bag full of groceries for the guild.

"M-Mira! I uh… well…" Levy looked down at her feet as she blushed slightly. "Everyone got asked out yesterday for Valentine's Day, and Lily offered to take me out since Jet and Droy were fighting over me again. So we decided to meet up in the town square and have a fun time today." She responded with a smile. Mira smiled back at Levy.

"Well that sounds like a lot of fun. Just make sure you're back before this afternoon. I heard there's supposed to be a really nasty thunderstorm. But I'm sure you'll be ok, they said it was a very slim chance."

Levy held her book tighter in her arms. "I hope you're right Mira…. "

"Well, these groceries aren't gonna put themselves away! Have fun today Levy."

Levy smiled and let Mira enter the guild first, after the white haired maiden was behind the bar, Levy sought out Lucy. She made her way over to her best friend and tugged on her sleeve lightly. "Lu… I need a favor from you." She whispered.

Lucy stepped down from the bar stool and walked over to an empty table with Levy. "What's up Levy?"

Levy blushed slightly once more as she set her new book down on the table. "I kinda… need your help. I don't know what to wear for my date today."

Lucy gasped excitedly and took hold of Levy's hands. "You have a date!? With who?! Is it Jet or Droy?! Ugh god Levy… you could do better than that…."

Levy shook her head and waved her hands out in front of her. "Lucy, no, it's not that kind of date. I mean, I want to look good, but Lily is taking me out. I just want to wear something different."

Lucy took hold of Levy's wrist and began pulling the petite girl towards her apartment. "I'm sure my spirits and I can do something for ya Levy!"

Levy smiled as she let her friend lead the way.


Gajeel stepped through the door to his apartment, kicking off his boots as he closed the door behind him. "Oi! Lily… Levy said to meet her in the square in an hour." He started to take his shirt off as he made his way back to his room. "Lily! Hey are you listening to me?!" Gajeel stepped into his room and saw Lily under the covers with a wet cloth over his head. The small black cat let out a cough and looked up to Gajeel with weak eyes and a shaky voice.

"Hey Gajeel…."

Gajeel raised a studded brow as he walked over to the bedside, holding his shirt in his hands. "What the hell is wrong with you?"

Pantherlily coughed into his paw and looked back up to Gajeel. "I fell down with a cold…I was supposed to take Levy out on a date today. Could you do it for me Gajeel?"

Gajeel's chest started to beat slightly faster at the thought of taking Levy out for the day. He growled as he threw his shirt against the wall. "What the hell do I look like?! Her chauffeur?! Get someone else to do it, or call it off! I ain't takin' her out on a date like the rest of these idiots around the guild." Gajeel's eyes met Lily's which were wide and weak, almost like they were pleading with him. He ran his hand behind his neck, rubbing it with his rough hand. He groaned as his hand came over his face. He pointed at Lily as he headed out of the room to the bathroom. "You owe me big time! And I'm not dressing up!"


Gajeel sat on a bench in the town square with his arms crossed over his chest and his studded brows crossed. He was wearing a light blue shirt with dark forest green cargo pants along with his red scarf wrapped round his head. He glared at every eye that fell on him. He growled as he looked at the giant clock in the center of the square. "She's late…. Ugh this is stupid. Why the hell am I doing this?!" He gripped his black mane as he groaned. A scent filled his nose again. That scent that made his stomach flip and his mind wander for some reason. He looked around the square, searching through the crowd, eager to find the tiny mage. His heart began to pound in his chest as his excitement to see her grew. He enjoyed his time around Levy. She was quiet. Not like the rest of the guild who have to practically yell at each other each time they meet. She would usually keep to herself or mumble as she read books and worked on her enchantments. And just for today, she was all his.

Gajeel stopped looking around for a moment, going over his thoughts. 'What the hell am I thinking?! I didn't even want to go on this stupid date with her to begin with! Now look at me…god she drives me crazy with that scent!' He made a fist with his hand as he brought it close to his chest. 'I swear Lily owes me big time.'

"Hey, Gajeel!"

Gajeel looked up to see the tiny mage waving and running over in his direction. A blush came over his cheeks as he saw what she was wearing. She had her hair done up in a pony tail, with her bangs let loose around her face. Her blue hair was curled slightly in the back and bounced slightly as she ran over to him. She was wearing a dark green tank top along with a white skirt that went down to her ankles. Gajeel could feel himself gulp hard as his eyes stayed on her, wide and quite surprised by how cute she looked at that moment. Levy smiled as she reached Gajeel, holding onto a small purse and gift bag. She looked past him, slightly confused.

"Where's Lily? You did tell him to meet me here right?"

Gajeel shook his head, trying to get the cute little mage out of his mind, and the blush off his face before he spoke. He put a hand behind his neck and looked away from her. "Yeah well… he's sick and asked me to cover for him…. If you don't want to, I'll understand… not like I care."

Levy smiled and turned her head slightly. "I'd love to go out with you today."

Gajeel's head snapped back at her, his face red and his eyes wide. "Y-you would?"

Levy nodded her head and quickly grabbed Gajeel's arm, pulling him along with her. Gajeel could hear the giggle escape her mouth as she pulled him across the square. His eyes stayed on her the whole time she led him, unable to move those crimson eyes away from that tiny mage.

'Maybe… this won't be that bad after all….'


Pantherlily made his way into the Fairy Tail guild with a wide smile on his face. He walked over to the table where Happy and Carla sat. Happy was enjoying one of his favorite fish while Carla was speaking to him. When the two exceeds noticed Lily come to their table, both looked at him confused.

"Lily, I thought you were going on a date with Levy today? We saw her an hour ago when Gajeel left." Carla asked with her arms across her chest.

"Yeah, why are you not with Levy?" Happy asked as he stuffed the fish into his mouth.

Pantherlily smiled once more and put his hands on his hips. "I thought Levy could enjoy someone else's company today. I had Gajeel meet her."

Carla's arms fell to her side, her eyes widen. "What?! But how did you get that big oaf to go meet with her today?!"

The black cat closed his eyes as he smirked, holding a paw off to the side. "I told him I was too sick to go, and then I told him I already picked out his outfit. I mentioned that I promised to show Levy a good time today since she was alone. It helped I threw in the sad eyes as well." He looked to the other cats beside him and smiled. "Trust me, they both could use the push."

Happy closed his eyes happily. "They're in loooove!"

Pantherlily let out a laugh as Carla shook her head. "Honestly, you two are unbelievable sometimes."