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Levy McGarden is a full-time student at The University of Magnolia and part-time employee at Fairy Tail. She loves everything about it except for one thing…her boss. Part owner Gajeel Redfox runs the business side of things. While Levy works as a barista and waitress, she's also a musician. Gajeel doesn't approve spending money on unnecessary things like live musicians; except her partner Natsu Dragneel does. As the other part owner, he runs the entertainment side and actually likes Levy's songs. What will happen when Gajeel decides to cut live performers in order to save money?

Lucy Heartfilia has never met her best friend. She only knows him as FireDragon400 on a University Chat. When he finally insists on meeting in person, Lucy beings to panic. He knows everything there is to know about Lucy; knows things that her real life friends don't. Well almost everything. What if her past comes to haunt her?

Juvia Lockser is the best pick pocketer in all Fiore. So what happens when Gray catches her on camera? Gray, while also a student, is a campus volunteer security guard. He's not one to let things slide, but when he goes poking his nose through people's business, he also creates enemies. Will he finally discover Juvia's secret?

Erza Scarlet fights for those who can't, but never to the point of breaking the law. A full-time student and volunteer campus security guard, she's been tasked to find the tagger that's been damaging Magnolia's streets. What happens when she finds out the reason behind the targets motives? Will Jellal Fernandes, captain of the volunteer guards, be pressured to kick Erza off the squad?

Stupid Dream

"I don't know if that's such a great idea," Levy said. She stood behind the coffee bar as she pulled out the tin can from under the steamer. Wiping off the spout, she poured the steaming milk into a medium size cup filled with caramel syrup. She handed the cup to Natsu Dragneel, her boss and part owner of Fairy Tail.

"Sure it is. It's a great idea!" Natsu said as he drank it at an unnatural speed. Once finished, he wiped the coffee residue on his sleeve and smiled.

"How do you drink that without severely injuring your throat? I literally just made your coffee-correction because there's no coffee in there, but your sugar death concoction five seconds ago."

"I love hot things. Not coffee, that stuffs disgusting, but the hotter the better," he said as he stood up. Setting the cup down, he slammed his hands on the counter, which made Levy jump. "You're changing the subject."

"I'm not and by the way, it was your idea to have a coffee bar. You said it complimented the smoothie bar. Which is the complete opposite. Hot and cold don't mix," Levy pointed out. She adjusted her headband and puffed out some air.

"We're right next to a college campus. Coffee is the Holy Grail for us and like I haven't seen you sneak some free cups for the campus security guards. Besides, why not have the best of both worlds? And you are changing the subject. What are you afraid of?" Natsu asked.

Levy looked at her boss. She'd known Natsu for over two years, ever since the club opened up next to campus during her freshman year at The University of Magnolia. She remembered what she heard about it. People said the boss was a scary man. They made people shake with fear and could barely form two sentences before he dismissed them in interviews.

She needed the job badly. Her financial aid was running out and she had no way of paying tuition for the future, so she decided to go job hunting. Magnolia was a big enough city, but all the jobs had gone to returning students. Left with a heavy weight, Levy considered dropping out until she heard about the plans for Fairy Tail. It was different; it was a dance club but not. Most bars offered a dance floor along with high priced drinks, but Fairy Tail wanted to stand out. They offered moderately priced smoothies, a fun safe dancing environment, and a small stage for performers. They would eventually add a coffee bar along with quiet hours during the weekday for college students. It was a student's paradise that would see huge success in the years to come.

So Levy decided to try her luck and apply. They called her for an interview that week. Nervous and slightly sweating she had entered the office and was greeted by a smiling pink haired man in ripped up jeans and a He Is We band t-shirt. Confused and still sweating, Levy preceded with the interview. Natsu was nothing but charming and sweet.

It turned out Natsu and his cousin, Gajeel, decided to start up a business that catered to college students but was safe enough for children. They weren't much older then Levy, and Natsu was actually attending the university as a sophomore. Gajeel had graduated the year before with a bachelor's degree in business while Natsu was majoring in public relations. Natsu always had the dream to start up Fairy Tail and with Gajeel's assistance he was able to make it possible. It turned out that Gajeel was interviewing people all week and the day Levy was interviewed was his day off. So with that Natsu gave the job to Levy along with five other people.

"I didn't think you'd notice that. We make more than what the coffees are worth. I will pay for every cup, I promise, but please let me keep this job," Levy pleaded.

Natsu waved her off. "Levy, I just suggested you perform on stage for us a couple nights a week and you think I'm about to fire you? I know we make way more than what a cup of coffee actually costs. I also know you only give it to the security guards and the occasional police officer that stops by. It's perfectly fine, just don't tell Gajeel and in fact I propose a free coffee day every month for every officer, fire fighter, or military officer that serves our community. "

Levy smiled, "Thank you."

Natsu returned that smile, "No, thank you. Now stop ignoring my offer."

Her smile disappeared as she really thought about it. She loved to perform so much she decided to minor in music. Though she never would have admitted that to her late father who was always disappointed in her choices, she was excited. But the thought of actually performing in front of a crowd terrified her. Sure she wrote music whenever she had spare time, but she never believed in her ability to write lyrics. What if the people stared at her? What if they booed? What if she really wasn't cracked up to be a musician?

"It's a stupid dream."

"I know how you feel, Levy. I always dreamed of opening up this place, but I didn't think I could. What bank would loan a nineteen-year-old enough money to start up a business? There was never a moment that doubt didn't creep its way into my mind. Hell, I still think that, but you know what helps? Believing in myself, taking that leap of faith. And two years later, I'm standing here wildly successful at a young age and giving that hope to someone else who in return can take that leap as I did."

"What if I fail?" She couldn't seem to look at him anymore instead choosing to come around the bar and standing before him. He was wearing the exact outfit he wore on their interview two years ago. "What if I freeze on stage and they…and they laugh at me? What if I give it my all and it's not good enough?"

Natsu looked at Levy. He hadn't known her until she first walked into his office and they even went to the same school. But as soon as the interview was over, he knew she was going to change his and Gajeel's life for good. "If you give it your all, if you pour your heart and soul into your passion, they will see that. Levy, they will see you for who you are and it'll be more than good enough."

She felt her cheeks; they were wet. Reaching up to touch her face, she realized she was crying. She was crying in front of her boss and she didn't care. Smiling, she looked up at Natsu who was smiling back. He pulled her, as she nodded yes, into a hug. They stayed there until they heard someone huffing behind Natsu. Gajeel stood there looking pissed.

"Maybe if you spend more of your time workin' instead of flirtin' and huggin', we'd actually get some damn customers in here," he growled. They jumped apart; Natsu grinning at Gajeel and Levy looking away but feeling a flush creep up.

"Ah, you know that's not what we're doing. What're you doing here anyway, I thought today was your day off?" Natsu asked. He kept smiling as he followed Gajeel into his office leaving a red Levy alone with her thoughts.

She had been working at Fairy Tail for over two years. Made wonderful friends with her co-workers and Natsu. But never once had Gajeel looked at her, let alone say more than three words to her. She didn't even think he'd known she existed. That wasn't the only thing on her mind.

"I'm going to be performing," she whispered to herself. Her heart was pounding with excitement and fear at the same time. She couldn't believe she was actually going to be performing in front of actual people. He fear was battling with joy and at the end of the day her fear won. After Levy closed up for the night she headed to her two-bedroom apartment that she shared with her best friend, Lucy.