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~~~~~General POV~~~~~

Gajeel watched solemnly as Levy bounced around happily with a tray of drinks in her hands, as a storm tore through the city.

She was currently filling in for Lisanna, who was about 6 months pregnant with Bixslow's child.

The guild was initially outraged at the news considering Lisanna was only 19 at the time, but they cooled off real quick when they saw the love and excitement oozing off of the couple. Elfman still did manage to land a couple punches on Bixslow though. Mira and Master both took turns threatening the Seith mage but were stopped in their tracks when Bixslow showed them a rather shiny ring.

When it was time for her to take her maternity break, Lisanna put up quite a fight. She didn't want Mira to have to handle everything by herself, and Levy, being the kind hearted soul that she was, stepped up and took Lisanna's place.

So there she was in her cute little apron, scurrying about like a little pixie.

Gajeel sighed into his Mug of beer with chilled bolts, his shrimp had created just for him. That day happened to be one of the days when he felt that his guilt and negativity would consume him. And the sight of his golden hearted shrimp prancing about and looking at him with those trusting eyes, wasn't helping him at all.

"What's got you down, Son?" Master asked gently as he took a seat opposite the brooding man. Gajeel looked at the ancient man gruffly, ready to shoot down his concern, but stopped when he saw the knowing look in his eyes.

Gajeel sighed again before placing his Mug on the table and covering his face with his hands. "Sometimes... Sometimes I feel like I don't belong here..." he said softly and hesitantly peeked through his fingers. Makarov's encouraging smile helped him continue.

"I come from so much darkness and I've done such terrible things to all of you! I've done unspeakable things during my time in Phantom Lord. I've stolen, murdered, and tortured countless people. I'm not worth it Gramps, and seeing Levy smile at me Everyday just makes the pain and guilt worse!" Gajeel finished. Master Makarov looked at the young man in front of him with a sad expression.

"My child, you have had to go through so much at such a young age. I am so sorry you had to go through all of that. But Fairy Tail is your home now! You belong here just as much as anybody else. And I know that one of my children fancies you very very much. Don't take that away from her." Master Makarov said. "Well I don't know who this girl is, but I already have someone I love. And I want to only love her. Even though I can never have her." Gajeel said sadly as a flash of blue hair flew past him. Gajeel blinked and wondered if he was hallucinating. He was pulled out of his thoughts when Master Makarov patted him on the back before getting up and heading towards the office to do more paperwork.

~~~~~Levy's POV~~~~~

I ran out of the guild, trying to keep my face covered. I made it to the Magnolia park before I broke down.

I recalled and analysed each and every word from Gajeel and Gramps' conversation. 'I bring him pain? He loves someone? I-I thought... I thought he liked me? How could I have been so wrong?' I though sadly as i held my face in my hands, silent sobs wracking through my body.

I continued crying for about an hour in the pouring rain. 'I've loved him for two years. I knew it was a slight chance but I-I thought...' And I broke down again.

A/N: I've changed my writing style a bit in this. The chapters are a little shorter and the story more fast paced. Pls tell me whether you like it or not!

As always! Thanks for reading! 3