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Without further ado... Day 1 - Selfie
Oh! And yea, I don't own Fairy Tail.
It started with a Selfie...
"You sure you're feeling ok?" Pantherlily asked, concern laced in his voice.
Gajeel inwardly smirked but gave his usual disdainful look as he passed a hand over his stomach. "Yea, just think I'm tired. I'm gonna call it an early night." He picked up his water bottle and had to keep himself from running as he headed for his room. A small tug of guilt pulled at him for the small white lie but he couldn't handle his secret getting out. No one could know that THE Black Steel Gajeel was a gaming geek.
He bid the black exceed a good night and quickly shut the bedroom door, quietly turning the lock just in case. Pantherlily had a nasty habit of bursting in at the wrong times and Gajeel didn't want to be disturbed. He'd been fighting the urge to play the newest MMORG that had swept through all of Fiore like wildfire. He was more a run and gun gaming kind of guy, but listening to everyone in the guild rave about the game made him curious.
"Majeir: Age of Myths."
He gave a shrug at the name, it sounded cool enough. Loading up the disk into his lacrima computer, he flipped through the little book from inside the case. The art was nicely done, displaying vast landscapes with mountains, deserts. It looked a lot like books he'd read on ancient warriors called Vikings. Loud music blasted through his headphones and he quickly turned it down to a manageable level as he watched the game's opening mini-movie. The fast flickering images of elves, dwarves, mages, priests, orcs and the like mesmerized him. Epic battlescapes, women with next to nothing on and bad ass magic attacks… Ok yea, this is going to be pretty fucking cool.
The movie ended too soon for his liking and cheesy music began playing as he found himself at the "create a character" screen. It was asking for a name. A name? He had thought to use his usual gamer tag but that wouldn't do. He glanced around the room and wrinkled his brow as his mind came up blank. He knew it had to be something cool. If he was really going to do this, he wanted to be as bad ass as he was.
Warhammer? No. MetalHead? Fuck no. NoobKiller? Nah. Death? Hmmm. He paused and tapped a finger against the keyboard as he tossed over various names with the death in them. Suddenly, he sat up straight as an idea cemented in his brain. "That's it!" He quickly typed in the name and grinned in satisfaction.
An hour later and much to his relief, he was tossed in world. His human, sword bearing, bow carrying character decked out in a black cloak, boots and worn black clothes. He'd chosen the warrior assassin and Gajeel was pleasantly pleased, it totally fit him. The controls were simple enough, the tutorial proving to be easy…the controls were similar to other games he played. He was ready to go kick some ass.
"Welcome to Majeir FEDeath. Will you walk the path of Light or Dark? Once you leave the city, please be warned that you are fair game. Enjoy your stay and remember to visit the city vendors for equipment and supplies."
Gajeel rolled his eyes. Game bots always annoyed him, filling up the chat box with stupid crap. He equipped his sword and took a slash at the NPC, cursing when the stupid dwarf woman fell and an alarm went off. "Ok so no killing NPCs in towns," he mumbled as he dashed through the city with guards hot on his tail. The notification popped up that he was now wanted in the town of Palux and he just laughed. Yea, he was going to enjoy this game.
After a couple of hours of running around and killing wolves, some dinosaur looking birds, a group of bandits and some sand creatures, he was ready to move on to something better. He hadn't come across any other players which suited him fine usually but it was getting boring. A red dot popped up on his mini-map and he shrugged. Guess I will go check it out.
As he approached the map marker, he found himself a little taken back. In the middle of what looked like a whole army of orcs was a blonde elf. He glanced at her name and smirked. Heavenly Assassin. Yea, whatever….she is in way over her head. He watched her for a few and had to admit she had skills, her avatar wasn't bad looking either. Tall and thin, lithe like with long blonde hair that was pulled back into a banded pony tail. Her armor was the typical elvish warrior type…green cape, scrolled breast plates that barely covered her huge boobs and matching belt that held up green fabric that he guessed was supposed to be a skirt. It was more like a curtain to hide her crotch and ass. But it was the dual swords she wielded that caught his attention. Girls in these games never dual wielded.
He thought she was holding her own but then when she would get down to a few, a couple dozen more would pop out. She didn't ask for help but hell, he could use the XP points so he pulled out his sword and went to hacking away on the opposite side of the gorge she was in. He got a couple of kills off before a light surrounded them, decimating all of the orcs at once and he turned to see the XP points tallying above her head.
HeavenlyAssassin: Hey fucker! Those were my kills!
FEDeath: Yea and you looked like you needed help so cool your tits Elf Girl.
HeavenlyAssassin: If I wanted your help, I would've ripped your arm off and used it as a club Asshat.
He quirked a brow at the screen. "Ungrateful little bitch," he mumbled as he started to reply but was stopped when she suddenly attacked him. Luckily he'd had his sword still out but it really was no use. He got off a couple of hits before his avatar dropped to the ground and the words "YOU DIED! But in 10 seconds you can exact revenge!" popped up on the screen. He could still see her standing there and his jaw dropped when he witnessed her avatar… DID SHE JUST TEA BAG ME?
FEDeath: You're a real bitch. You know that?
HeavenlyAssassin: Yes but thank you for recognizing my brilliance Noob.
FEDeath: I am NOT a noob although seeing you do that makes me wonder if you're a cross-dressing male.
HeavenlyAssassin: *feels self up* Nope, all woman thanks.
He blinked at the screen for a few. Did she just admit to playing with herself? He shook his head and the moment he was resurrected, he noticed her back in the gorge and surrounded again by Orcs.
HeavenlyAssassin: Don't jump in this time or I really will rip your arm off and use it as a club.
FEDeath: Why must you be so bitchy? Thought we could group up and kill shit.
HeavenlyAssassin: Why must you be a Twat Waffle?
FEDeath: Twat Waffle? WTF is a twat waffle?
HeavenlyAssassin: *hands you a mirror* Now run along little waffle, I don't do charity work.
FEDeath: Fine. Later Cum Dumpster
She didn't bother to reply back and while he should've been glad, it kind of irked him. Fucking bitch. With a huff, he turned his avatar around and ran off towards the mountains. He needed to work on raising his levels and watching her wasn't going to get him anywhere.
It didn't take him long to find trouble of his own, a set of cave trolls that managed to kick his ass not just once but twice. He was starting to get pissed and glanced at the clock. Holy crap! 2am? He quickly logged off, shut everything down and crawled into bed with a huff. He had promised Team Shadow gear that he'd go out on a mission with them in the morning.
This was the downfall of games like this and why he tended to avoid them. What seemed like an hour or two quickly turned to four. He stared up at the ceiling and frowned. His thoughts immediately turned to the elf. He was used to rude assholes online, Fiore seemed to be home to a lot of guys like him. But that was the first time he'd come across a trash talking girl. The fact that he'd gotten his ass handed to him by a girl didn't sit well either. He's a dragon slayer, one of the best in the guild. Online he had a reputation for being a beast so how had a woman best him?
Gajeel sighed and tried to force his mind to shut off but his body had other plans. His aggravation with the elf bitch only served as a reminder of another infuriating blonde he knew. Granted, she was nowhere near that bad. Actually, she was totally different. While beautiful and smart, she was apparently clueless. Why she'd choose fucking Salamander is beyond me. That thought made him grimace.
He couldn't really believe someone like her would settle for a guy like that. Gajeel was pretty sure the kid had never seen a fully naked chick, much less know what to do with a hot little number like Lucy Heartfilia. A grin crept up onto his face as images of her long, smooth legs popped into his head. The short little skirts that left little to the imagination. The tops that always seemed a size too small and hugged her large, round breasts like a second skin.
Yea, you need to just shut the hell up and go to sleep.
HeavenlyAssassin: You're getting pretty good at this Penis Particle.
Gajeel rolled his eyes. After a week, he thought she'd chill out with the names. It was now going on two weeks and she didn't relent. But, in a way it earned her a small amount of respect. He was actually glad that she seemed to be a creature of habit. He'd found her the next day and the day after that in the same spot. He didn't know why, maybe it was because she had a filthier mouth than he did and that was saying something. In the end, it didn't matter. He'd finally talked her into accepting his friend request. Now it was a nightly thing of meeting up, fighting monsters and ridiculing each other. He found it comical and made the game worth playing.
FEDeath: Ya know Assassin Tits, you really know how to piss off a guy.
HeavenlyAssassin: Oooh well no one wants a pissed on penis :x
FEDeath: I don't want to know about your kinks Canyon Crotch.
HeavenlyAssassin: Sure you do, but for now I need to stop in the Anthar. Wanna come?
FEDeath: Sure as long as you don't mind me using your mouth this time.
HeavenlyAssassin: As long as you don't mind me using teeth.
FEDeath: I like it rough like that *shrugs*
He let out a laugh as he watched the cursor blink, the words "HeavenlyAssassin" is typing coming up then disappearing. Finally! I shut the bitch up! He was tempted to do a victory dance but the thought went out the window when a box popped up on his screen.
"HeavenlyAssassin would like to form a partnership."
FEDeath: Do NOT call me a noob, but what the fuck is that for Assassin Tits?
HeavenlyAssassin: *shrugs* Because I like it rough Death Bitch?
Gajeel let out a laugh as the message appeared. He moved his mouse to hover over the accept button but hesitated. A smirk popped up on his face and his fingers went to the keyboard.
FEDeath: I'll accept Tits Magee but where's the ring? And I'd prefer you ask from down on your knees.
HeavenlyAssassin: For a bitch you sure are a bossy little thing. Is it that time of month? Might want to go check your tampon.
FEDeath: I got your bitch for ya and I promise there ain't one thing on me that's little Assassin Tits :D
HeavenlyAssassin: Awwww I think it's cute how you lie to yourself ;)
Gajeel chuckled and shook his head before peering over at the clock. Like every other night for the past two weeks, it was pushing two in the morning and he really needed the sleep. Missions during the day and up all night was starting to wear on him. A chime in his ear pulled his attention and he looked back at the computer screen to find the elf's avatar running around him in circles.
HeavenlyAssassin: Hey ball breath…you gonna accept or what?
He let out a tired sigh before he clicked the accept box and went to typing.
FEDeath: Happy now whore hag?
HeavenlyAssassin: YAY! Now we make a complete set. Tits and Ass :P But come on, let's go!
FEDeath: LOL very funny but I gotta call it a night.
HeavenlyAssassin: Oh fuck! I didn't realize it was so late! Which reminds me, I won't be on the next like 3 days.
FEDeath: How come?
HeavenlyAssassin: I'm going on a quick trip with some friends.
Gajeel found himself relieved at the prospect. That would give him two days to get some decent sleep and maybe even take a mission that was worth something. Hell I will see if Lily wants to go out on a mission. It would keep him busy and get the exceed to shut up about all the time he's spending in his room at night.
FEDeath: Actually that works perfect. I gotta do some work anyways.
HeavenlyAssassin: Awesome! So meet back here in 3 days?
FEDeath: Sounds like a plan.
HeavenlyAssassin: Ok. Oh, and Death Bitch?
FEDeath: What Assassin Tits?
HeavenlyAssassin: Don't go rubbing yourself raw thinking about me. A blistered dick is NOT attractive.
FEDeath: LOL I'll just wait for you to get back. Your tits would make a better glove than my fist.
HeavenlyAssassin: Yes, they would but then you better step up your A game Death Bitch. I'm not as easy as you.
FEDeath: We'll see tits, we'll see. Night and have fun on your trip canyon crotch.
HeavenlyAssassin: Will do. Night and sweet dreams Ball Breath.
He shook his head and chuckled. While tired, for once he was going to bed in a good mood. He shed his shorts and crawled between the sheets, laying back with a satisfied smile. It had been a good ending to a pretty decent day. A laugh escaped his lips as the words "sweet dreams ball breath" popped up in his head. Since they'd become friends, Heavenly signed off with that every night. Truth be told, the next three days were going to be odd not logging on. Oh well, I'll live.
A smile tugged at his lips as the image of Lucy smiling at him popped up in his mind. He didn't know what caused it. It had been so random and at first he thought he might have to kill Levy. The two had been sitting together, noses buried in their books like always first thing in the morning. He had been sitting at his usual table, minding his own business. Ok, so maybe not totally. He can't help that he has dragon senses.
But the terrible two, as he dubbed them, hadn't been discussing anything of interest. He'd heard the bunny tell the shrimp something about getting a new pair of reading glasses because hers broke. He'd guessed from another snippet that the new ones weren't working either. But then nothing. He'd gone back to eating his breakfast. That's when it happened. He'd felt someone watching him and he looked up to find her looking his direction. He quirked a brow and she'd just smiled before turning away, everything going back to business as usual. It was out there, but he'd been in a good mood since.
"I'm heading out Gajeel."
The iron dragon slayer looked up from the book he was pretending to read. Finally! For fuck sake he should've been gone thirty minutes ago. Pantherlily was heading out for a sleep over at Wendy's and Charle's. He'd been excited about having the apartment all to himself for the first time in three weeks. It meant no needing to sneak or hide, he could just log in and game all night if he wanted. With no interruptions. "Ok man. Have fun," He called out with a flick of his hand as if to wave.
The five minute wait was excruciating but he had to make sure the exceed wouldn't be returning. He loved the little guy, but he was the world's worst at "Oh I forgot this or that." The minute the timer went off, he was up and over the couch. He ran to his room the way a kid would run to the living room on Christmas morning and quickly logged in. They were taking on a high level boss tonight and he was so ready to kick ass. They'd tried the night before, but another group had joined them. It had totally botched up their fighting style and they'd had to curb their tongue in world. It was harder to private message during a fight.
Majeir Messenger: You have 4 saved messages and a gift was sent to your inventory.
Gajeel's brow furrowed as he clicked on his message center. A couple were from the guys who'd joined them last night and he just blew them off. One had openly admitted to being only 12, he wasn't really into dealing with a bunch of kids. The last message caught his eye though and he smiled.
Heavenly Assassin: (sent at 4:00pm) Hey my awesome Death Bitch. I will be a few minutes late so why not take this bad boy out for a spin. Saw it in the weapons shop in Darrath today and immediately said OH HE MUST HAVE IT! xoxo
He grinned and quickly went to his inventory. The Faithkeeper: Whisper of Hate. "Holy fuck! She found it!" He blurted out as he quickly equipped the large, black dragon scale broadsword. It was a level 90 weapon, hard as hell to find and when you did it usually cost a crap load of money. But why the hell did she get it for me?
He quickly ran out of the town they'd logged in the night before and headed for the fields near the boss's lair. It didn't take him long to run across a pack of minion corpses. "Hell yea! That is what I am talking about!" What had taken him several hits with his old sword was burning through them in one or two hits.
Majeir Messenger: HeavenlyAssassin is online.
FEDeath: Ok I fucking love you Assassin Tits
HeavenlyAssassin: Awwww you got my present?
FEDeath: Hell yea and it's bad ass. But…why?
HeavenlyAssassin: Only the best for my partner. Besides Death Bitch…I like seeing you wield big, long things ;)
FEDeath: Oh? So does it end the draught in the canyon?
HeavenlyAssassin: Monsoon season every time Ball Breath xoxo
FEDeath: You're a fucking tease Assassin Tits. Just remember turnabout is fair play but let's go kick this things ass
HeavenlyAssassin: Ok and I'll hold you to that promise hehe
He smirked at the comment and shook his head as he directed his character towards the mountain cave. Somewhere over the course of three weeks, they'd gone from just insulting each other to flirting with insults. The stuff that she said often cracked him up and he had to admit, he sometimes had trouble keeping up. She was so crass and incredibly quick witted. It wasn't often that he could catch her off guard and leave her speechless. She, on the other hand, never had any trouble. He had to wonder if she was the same in real life.
The fight didn't take near as long as it had the night before. But, then they always worked well as a team. The dual headed dragon was easy work, she took one head while he took the other. With the new sword she'd gotten him, it only took him a matter of minutes and the head separated from the body. He took a step back and checked the life meter on the one she was hacking away at. Only a couple of hits and she's got it. He knew better now than to step in on her fights. He watched as she dual wielded, magic in one hand and her deathbringer sword in the other.
FEDeath: Ya know Assassin Tits, you'd look better doing that naked.
HeavenlyAssassin: And how do you know I'm not Death Bitch?
His brows shot up as he read the words and he grinned as he watched her deliver the final blow. Her avatar flipped up into the air and came down in flash of rainbow lights, severing the second head. He'd seen her use the move before but it was still cool to watch.
FEDeath: Well I don't but hey, I definitely won't complain if you are.
HeavenlyAssassin: If you did, I'd use that sword of yours to cut your dick off.
FEDeath: WTF is up with you wanting to separate my body parts? Leave my dick out of it Crack whore
HeavenlyAssassin: But what if I wanted your dick in my crack?
FEDeath: You can get that without separating it from my body Shit Tard.
She shot back an LOL and he was a little surprised when she turned and ran for the exit. He rolled his eyes and quickly followed suit but blinked when he got outside. Spinning his camera around, he found the area vacant. He quickly opened a PM box to ask where she went but it proved to be useless when a teleport request popped up. She'd apparently brought them to Darrath and he landed outside of the armor shop.
HeavenlyAssassin: Sorry, got a duplicate of my armor in the boss drop.
FEDeath: Ah cool. I will wait here.
He watched her Avatar disappear and he scanned through his inventory while he waited for her to come out. That's when he saw an avatar approaching and his eyes went wide as he stared at the screen. There was no mistaking who it was. "God he really is a twit," he muttered as the avatar ran up to him.
NatsuDragon: Hey there FEDeath! Cool outfit, wanna fight?
FEDeath: No
NatsuDragon: WHAT? Are you chicken? I'd totally wipe the floor with you!
Gajeel sighed and hit the fast key for his sword. Without any warning, he swung and laughed as the pink haired avatar fell to the ground. NPCs screamed for the guards, he felt so much better.
NatsuDragon: WTH was that for? You're supposed to warn a guy, not sucker punch asshole.
IM HeavenlyAssassin: WTH did you do?
IM FEDeath: What? He wanted to fight so I did *shrugs*
IM HeavenlyAssassin: Where the hell did he come from? And could he NOT choose something a little more obvious?
IM FEDeath: Hold on Assassin Tits. You know this douche?
IM HeavenlyAssassin: Well…pink hair, named Natsu. Doesn't take a genius to know who he is.
NatsuDragon: Hey! Now let's go fight like real men! I'm going to burn you to a crisp for that!
HeavenlyAssassin: Go find someone else to fight with Ball Sweat
FEDeath: Ok so how do you know Natsu?
NatsuDragon: Wait! How do you know my name?
HeavenlyAssassin: Uh, because he's been in Sorcerer's Weekly?
FEDeath: Oh. Yea. So you're a mage?
NatsuDragon: She recognizes my awesomeness.
HeavenlyAssassin: Shut it Natsu
FEDeath: Get lost Natsu
HeavenlyAssassin: Yea, you?
FEDeath: Yea. So what guild you with?
NatsuDragon: Oh! Why not come join Fairy Tail? We'll always take new members.
Gajeel grimaced as he waited for her to respond. A sick feeling settled in his stomach at the mention of Fairy Tail. There was no way he could let anyone else know he played. They'd want to play and he preferred it just being him and Heavenly. But then the thought that he might know her struck and he sighed. What if it was one of the psycho women of Mermaid Heel? The image of the one heavy chick crept in and he shivered.
HeavenlyAssassin: None, I'm on my own. You?
He let go of the breath he didn't realize he'd been holding.
FEDeath: Nope, on my own. I prefer it that way.
HeavenlyAssassin: Awesome Death Bitch! But I gotta get going. Early day tomorrow but I should be on earlier tomorrow.
Gajeel glanced at the clock and sighed. It was already coming up on three am. He didn't have plans for the day but he still needed sleep.
FEDeath: Cool. I should be on at some point. Probably around 5.
HeavenlyAssassin: YAY! Cool then it's a date Death Bitch! Good night and sweet dreams Ball Breath *hugs*
FEDeath: Yup, be sure to wear bells Assassin Tits. Sweet dreams to you too Canyon Crotch.
He quickly logged off and sat back in his chair, staring at the dark screen for a few. That had been a close call. He'd been sure that she was going to be someone he knew and it would kill everything. He actually liked gaming with her, their nightly flirt/bash routine had become something he looked forward to. If it had turned out to be someone like Erza or even that crazy ass chick Sherry with all her LOVE crap, he would have cried. Too bad she doesn't play video games, probably too busy writing or reading a book.
He let out a sigh and pushed himself up. She'd changed a little, not hanging out with the pink haired idiot as much. The iron dragon slayer had been kind of happy to see Natsu spending more time with Lisanna. It's hope right? He shook his head as he crawled into the bed. It didn't give him a shoe in, but maybe, just maybe he should just say fuck it and ask her out. The worst she could say is no. Yea, she could say no. Guys like him never had a shot with a girl like her.
HeavenlyAssassin: Death?
Gajeel heard the chime sound off in his headset and he glanced up from his lacrima phone to find his favorite elf standing in front of his avatar. A smile tugged at his lips and he tossed the device in his hands onto the desk.
FEDeath: There you are! I was starting to wonder if something happened. Your last mission go ok?
HeavenlyAssassin: Yea, just ran into some crap with my friends. I love them but they can be such fucktards sometimes. GRRRRR!
FEDeath: Yea, I know a few like that. So let's cheer you up. Want to go hit a dungeon?
HeavenlyAssassin: How about we just sit and bullshit? I am just kinda beat.
He smirked. The last week it had become a thing of theirs, spending more time standing around in the house he'd purchased in game. It didn't bother him too much, conversations with her were often more fun and typically resulted in the two of them beating the crap out of each other. Or some random player who happened by.
FEDeath: Nah, that's cool. Wanna talk about it?
HeavenlyAssassin: No
HeavenlyAssassin: Actually I got a question for you Death Bitch.
FEDeath: Yes Assassin Tits, you can have my sword :P
HeavenlyAssassin: Bitch please. I get that every night, you're so good at thrusting ;)
FEDeath: Damn straight I am haha. No seriously, what's up?
HeavenlyAssassin: Well…there's a guy I sorta kinda like. My BFF says I should just tell him but…well…I can't.
HeavenlyAssassin: I mean. I really don't think he'd be into a girl like me.
He arched a brow as he looked at the screen. That was ten kinds of random but he had to admit it made him feel kind of weird. While he had no clue what she looked like, he had grown to like her. Her personality at least, she was exactly the kind of chick he'd date.
FEDeath: Seriously Assassin Tits? What kind of guy wouldn't like a girl like you? You're pretty kick ass in my book.
HeavenlyAssassin: Awww thanks my Death Bitch, you say the sweetest things *kisses*
FEDeath: That's because I'm cool like that but I mean it. If you like him, I really don't see why he'd turn you down.
FEDeath: Unless he's dumb, deaf and blind. I know a few idiots like that too.
HeavenlyAssassin: LOL! So do I but then he's like…I don't know. He's like heavy metal and I am like…pop.
Water came rushing out of his nose and he coughed as some of the clear fluid went down the wrong pipe. That was exactly how he'd described him and Lucy to Pantherlily when the black exceed had tried talking him into confessing. As much as he'd wanted to, the thought of rejection would only complicate matters. They were Nakama and he didn't want to make things uncomfortable in the guild. He was an asshole but he valued her friendship more. A sarcastic laugh slipped past his lips at the similarity.
FEDeath: LMAO! Don't make me choke on my water Elf Tits. Something tells me you have that the other way around. You forget I know your mouth ;)
HeavenlyAssassin: Oh no, I have it right. If you saw the way he looks and then saw me, you'd get it.
FEDeath: Looks are just a thing Heavenly. I am sure you look as bad ass as you are. But I get it.
HeavenlyAssassin: They are but seriously, don't take this the wrong way but the guy is hot as hell. I can hold my own but him…yea *drools*
FEDeath: LOL and here I thought I was the only one you drooled over ;)
HeavenlyAssassin: It's your sword Ball Breath :P
FEDeath: Yea well you weren't complaining last night Canyon Crotch.
HeavenlyAssassin: Still not but you know we've been talking for what? A month?
FEDeath: Well more like fighting but yea, about that long. Why?
HeavenlyAssassin: Well, now I'm curious. I wanna know what you look like…then I can REALLY drool :P
Gajeel leaned back in his chair and frowned. He had to admit, he had been curious and this talk about looks only seemed to stoke the fire. But there was that little bit of doubt, what if they ended up knowing each other? What if she was this hot ass chick and he was just…well…him. He's like heavy metal. The thought made him chuckle. She was apparently into that type of thing, so what would it really hurt? She wasn't in a guild, so the odds of knowing her would be slim.
FEDeath: Ok but I don't just keep pictures stored of myself.
HeavenlyAssassin: Really twat waffle? You've got a lacrima phone or a webcam right?
FEDeath: Uh…yea.
HeavenlyAssassin: Then take a selfie and load it up?
FEDeath: Fine, but only if you do it too.
HeavenlyAssassin: Cool, we'll exchange our selfies at the same time. Say when you're ready.
He reached for his phone and paused. Was he really going to do this? There was no turning back once the picture was sent. He tapped his tongue piercing against his teeth as his mind hemmed and hawed before he said fuck it. He turned on the camera and snapped a picture. Well, here goes nothing.
FEDeath: Alright. Ready when you are Assassin Tits.
HeavenlyAssassin: *does a happy dance* YAY! Ok…kind of nervous. You?
FEDeath: Nah, let's just get it over with before I change my mind.
Majeir Messenger: A new item has been delivered to your inventory.
He blinked at the message before quickly sending the picture he'd uploaded. Opening his inventory, he instantly saw the JPG file listed. Don't laugh Death Bitch. He grinned and quickly double clicked on it but the smile disappeared in an instant. His jaw dropped and his hands came up to rub at his eyes. No… His stomach felt like it dropped straight out of his ass. He was pretty sure he'd even heard it hit the floor.
There on his screen was a smile he couldn't forget if he tried. A set of eyes the color of hot chocolate that had haunted his dreams. Honey blonde hair that his fingers often ached to bury themselves in. The heart shaped face that could easily be described as the face of an angel. A delicate neck that ran down into bare shoulders that he could easily imagine… WAIT! WHY THE FUCK IS SHE SENDING A PICTURE LIKE THAT? He realized that while the picture didn't display the most desired part of her chest, it cut off just enough to give the appearance that she did INDEED play naked.
A chime sounded off in his ears and he looked down to see that she'd logged off. No word, no nothing. His heart sank and he reluctantly logged out. Her departure had pretty much said it all. Lucy Heartfilia had no interest in him, what so ever. Without giving much thought to his actions he picked up the water bottle on his desk and threw it at the wall. He didn't even flinch when it slammed into the framed picture of a dragon that Levy had given him, the glass shattering and the wood splintering as it hit the floor.
"WHY THE FUCK DID I AGREE TO EXCHANING PICTURES?" His growl reverberated off of the walls, the echo only serving to remind him of the hollowness that expanded in his chest.
"What the fuck is your problem?"
The sound of Lily's angered voice fueled the anger he had in himself, in her, in the game, in the situation as a whole. "Don't fucking worry about it."
He saw the exceed glance at the picture before leveling his usual "Nice try dickhead" expression on him. "I certainly will worry if you're going to go on a rampage and wreck the whole house."
Gajeel growled in frustration and stood up, his body swaying in indecision. Maybe he should just go to her place and apologize, but what for? He knew he'd done nothing wrong. He also got the feeling he was the last person she'd want to see. Perhaps he should just go to sleep, then he could wake up from what obviously had to be a bad dream. There was no way the chick he'd come to know online could be the same bubbly, overly nice, too quick to forgive woman he saw every day at the guild.
"Well? I'm waiting. What the hell is your issue? It's almost midnight and you're trashing shit."
The iron dragon slayer glanced at his roommate and sank to the bed with a sigh. "I am not trashing shit. I slipped and the picture fell. Go back to bed Lily."
The black exceed gave a tsk and crossed his arms over his chest. "What? You slipped in your chair and water just managed to drown your wall, taking the picture with it? Good try numb nuts."
He let out a halfhearted chuckle but the smile didn't last for long. Numb nuts. That was something that Assassin Ti…No, Lucy would have called him. "Lily, seriously. I am not really in the mood to talk about it. Just go back to bed and we'll talk tomorrow."
"Yea…ok. Just…If you need to talk you know where I am." He saw Lily hesitate before he disappeared through the door, closing it behind him.
Gajeel had no clue how the hell he was going to face her at the guild the next day. Of course, that also meant that she'd probably tell everyone that he played video games. No, that would mean she'd expose herself too…she won't do that. But that also mean he wouldn't be seeing her smile every again, not at him. He also knew that meant no more hanging out with her online either.
He ran a rough hand through his hair and laid back on the bed. This had just become ten levels of fucked up. He's like heavy metal and I'm like…pop. His brow furrowed as he turned her words over in his head. He was metal, well an iron dragon slayer and she really was like pop. Could that mean…. He stopped his train of thought and let out a frustrated groan. If he'd been the one she had been talking about then she wouldn't have logged the way she did. It could only mean she liked someone else. She'll never talk to me again. She was only talking to me online because she didn't know…
He laid there and stared at the ceiling until his eyes just couldn't hold out any longer. He fell asleep to the sound of his own regret.
He handed Mira a handful of Jewels before he trudged slowly to his usual table. As always, his eyes scanned the hall and a heavy feeling settled in his chest when he didn't see her anywhere. She was always there before him and he was even later than usual. He'd woken up his usual time but he'd pussy footed around the house until Pantherlily had all but forced him out.
He dropped the plate on the table, the iron clanking noisily as the black exceed shot him a curious glance. "Don't…just don't say a word."
Pantherlily just put up his paws and shrugged. "I haven't said a thing but you are acting like an idiot."
Gajeel just scowled in response before popping an iron nugget in his mouth. His stomach rolled but he forced himself to keep chewing. Even the taste wasn't enough to distract him enough to make eating worth it. The door opened and immediately his head turned only to sigh dejectedly when he saw it was only Natsu. A snarl pulled at his lips. "Fucking idiot," he mumbled to himself.
"What the hell did you say Metal Head? You wanna go?"
His eyes cut towards the pink haired dragon slayer before he lifted a hand, letting his middle finger do the talking. Even bashing the kid's face in wouldn't make him feel better. If anything, it would only piss her off should she come in to see him beating her best friend. He's probably the one she's crushing on.
The door opened again but he forced himself to focus on the plate in front of him. He didn't want to look only to be let down again. If she was going to come in, she'd have already been in. Maybe she came in early just to av… His thoughts cut out as soon as the scent of sunshine, lilies and vanilla drifted past. The nugget he'd just picked up fell to the plate and his breath caught as he realized it was getting stronger.
"Morning Lily! Gajeel…"
He could see the toe of her combat boots from the corner of his eyes before a folded piece of paper landed on top of his iron. He tentatively reached for it, his brows furrowing as he looked up to find her already retreating. She glanced back over her shoulder and gave him a smirk before continuing her journey towards the bar. He watched her curiously, her red skirt too short and white top too snug, too short as usual.
"You gonna read that or do you plan to just drool all over it?"
He shot the black exceed a look of aggravation before he looked down at the neatly folded paper that was made to look like a sword. Raising it to his nose, he smiled as he realized it smelled just like her. Carefully he undid the intricate folds and his eyes widened at the beautifully handwritten words.
"My house, 8pm. Don't be late and bring your game face Ball Breath. We won't be killing orcs but I do intend to test your 'sword skills'. Love, Your Naked Assassin Tits."
"Well? What does it say?"
The iron dragon slayer stood and shoved the note in his pocket. "You've got the place to yourself tonight," he smirked. He could hear his heart pounding in his ears as he quickly made his way towards her. She turned as he reached out for her, the smile on her face faltering as her eyes went wide when his arm slid around her waist and he pulled her against him. He gave her a cocky grin before his head dropped, his lips crushing against hers.
He felt her hesitate as gasps sounded around them but he couldn't care less. His tongue swept over her bottom lip and he felt her smile against him before her tongue snaked out to meet his. He fought the moan that threatened to erupt at the sweet taste of her, strawberries from her smooth and honey.
"Awwwww little blonde haired, red eyed babies!"
His hand shot out at Mira's squeal and he hesitated as he felt her arm extend along his. He hesitantly opened his eyes to find mischief dancing in her eyes. He growled into her mouth and deepened the kiss as the middle finger on his hand and hers shot up. Hoots and hollers sounded out around them, drowning out the sound of their chuckles when they pulled back for air.
"How about we start that marathon early?"
He gave her a grin as he slipped his hand in hers and pulled her towards the door. He ignored the couple of odd looks they gave, the only look that mattered was the smile on her lips and the look in her eyes. And to think all it took was that stupid fucking selfie…
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Princess Nana
~Lieutenant of the Specialist Ops, ERO Division of the Crack Fiction Liberation Army~