She looked absolutely stunning that day. It was like looking at one of your dreams coming to life. My heart began beating faster and possibly louder (at least in my ears it was). Lyon clapped a hand on my shoulder and I shared a small smile with him. He understood how I felt, unlike most would. Maybe if I'd told someone they'd understand, but I hadn't told anyone but him. And he'd only known since the day I went running into Lamia Scale's guild just to break down in front of him once I heard the news.

Levy McGarden was getting married to the one and only Gajeel Redfox.

My heart began to painfully twist itself as that memory came flashing into my head. I'd seen him get down on one knee and ask the girl I'd been in love with since we were kids together to marry him. I remember the pain stabbing me repeatedly. I remember Juvia faintly asking if I was okay as she noticed the dark aura beginning to surround me. I remember the way Natsu glanced at me as my scent slightly changed due to said aura. I remember sneaking out and running all the way to Lyon of all people like my life depended on it. And I remember breaking down in front of him and having him be the one to comfort me.

She walked down the aisle looking like a princess. No, a queen. No, an angel even! She smiled politely at everyone as she walked by the rows and rows of friends and family. I forced a small smile on my face as our eyes met briefly and I know she saw the pain reflected there. It couldn't be helped. I was deeply in love with her and I was beginning to go out of my mind once the vows started.

How much he loved her and would promise to cherish her and protect her. It should be me up there instead of him, dammit! But I wasn't selfish. I let them speak their vows, and I let the opportunity to object to this entire thing pass by like it meant nothing. Lyon squeezed my shoulder at that part. I knew he was curious about whether I would stand up and object to the marriage or whether I would stay down and keep it a secret between us both for the rest of our lives.

And then there was the kiss to seal the deal.

Oh Mavis it hurt like nothing I'd ever felt before. It tore at me from inside and I felt like I was going to be sick. Everyone cheered and followed the happy couple outside. I couldn't bear to look any longer (I heard that Lucy had caught the bouquet) so when I had the chance, I bolted from the horrendous scene playing before me. Lyon followed me of course when nobody was looking and would later explain that I hadn't been feeling my best (way to put the obvious in a simple statement, dear brother of mine) and he stayed with me for the nest few days to make sure I didn't end up doing anything stupid and regrettable (not that stealing her away would be a thing to regret but it'd sure be stupid).

She wasn't Levy McGarden anymore.

She was now Levy Redfox. Levy stupid, damn Redfox.

That wasn't what I was meant to call her for the rest of our lives. That wasn't what I'd planned when I was little. That wasn't meant to happen.

She was meant to be Levy Fullbuster...

She was meant to be mine...


Holy mother of... I just wrote my first GaLe (I kinda ship it, just don't particularly care if it's there or not) are you guys proud of me?! Ah, yes, I love the Gray x Levy crack ship - and not just because their ship name is Gravy xD