I do not own Fairy Tail, sadly. Or do I own I think is the cutest couple besides NaLu. Or do I own the song that is in this story.
She didn't ask for much. When people looked at her, she usually had her nose in her book. That was her love, her devotion. No one could capture her attention more than words scripted on a page. Her hunger for stories was never satisfied, everytime she finished one she had to to start another. People knew of her love for books. At the guild, no one ever saw her without her faithful companion. A book. She was a script mage afterall, she needed books to help her translate, decipher, and learn new did everything with a book. Ate with one. Drank with one. Sleep with one.
Because of her small body structure she couldn't carry many with her, so she would always bring a bag filled or stuffed with books. If that wasn't enough she also carry one or two in her arms. Yes no one could divert her attention from books. Many have tried. Determination set in their minds. Levy McGarden had to be more social and her books were keeping her from it.
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Well that was what everyone thought. You see just to keep it a secret between you and me. Levy McGarden had one weakness. Gajeel Redfox. To the naked eye it may seem like she was unaffected by this particular man's presence. Oh how ignorant they are of the torment that goes inside this young mage's heart.
Levy and Gajeel have a history together. No they weren't the typical couple, in fact they weren't a couple at all. No Levy was beaten up by Gajeel. Her and her team mates were targets in giving Fairy Tail a message. Which then led to a war with Phantom Lord. The guild that caused her injuries. Gajeel was part of that guild. Not only was he part of that guild, he enjoyed the pain he gave to people. When with Phantom Lord, he knew nothing of nakama only of darkness.
When he came to Fairy Tail, the master accepted him despite of what he did to the though, she took some convincing that he wasn't the same man anymore. She had nightmares because of Gajeel. She tried to appear tough to her guild. That she was strong, but when she saw him there in the guild. Her home. With the guild mark on his shoulder. She almost lost it. He invaded the only place she felt safe.
She cried that night. She wished to the stars for a solution, something to make him go away.
Her life seemed brighter after what he did. He saved her from Laxus's lightening. Her nakama. He didn't fight against him either as he was beaten up by him. She looked at him with horror as he took everything Laxus gave him.
'Fight back!' she wanted to say.
Why. why wasn't he fighting back? She knew it hurt him, but he still didn't do anything. He knew how to fight, how to defend himself. She continued to watch Laxus stomping on him. She didn't hear Jet or Droy. She only focused on him. The more he got hurt, the more defenseless he look. He looked weak like..
'Me...' she whispered to herself.
She looked at him in a new light that day. He was trying to change, him becoming a new member to the guild was probably a clean fresh start for him. He took that beating as punishment, for what he did to the guild. For what he did for her. When no one was looking. She smiled at his genuine honesty he was showing and a tear slid down her cheek. She wiped it away though to make sure no one saw.
She didn't see the look in the dragon slayer's eyes as she walked back to the guild.
For that moment on she believed in Gajeel Redfox. She forgave him and put the sins of his past behind her and looked on to the future. To the future adventures she would have with him in her life.
Slowly, she started developing feelings for him. To everyone he looked mean, rough around the edges. He gave of the feeling of not wanting to be bothered or a loner. He was untouchable, so she looked from afar. She was always aware of his presence. No matter what she was doing, she would always sneak glances at him.
And that is how Mirajane caught her.
"Oh Levy, are you doing some sight seeing?" Mirajane smirked.
Levy squeaked and blushed madly as she read in between the lines. She fidgeted with the hem of her dress and avoided eye contact with the she-demon. She felt the eyes of the friendly barmaid, but that didn't make her any better of knowing she was caught in the act.
"You know, you should just tell him how you feel Levy."
Levy bit her lip as she considered it. She looked again at her love interest. He was in a brawl with Natsu, probably over something silly. She smiled how completely comfortable he looked in the the guild now. Throughout the many adventures, he showed his love and loyalty to the guild. She admired that devotion.
She turned to Mira," What if he doesn't like me?" She asked softly.
She had her doubts, ever since she was a small child. Her insecurities were the same. When she hit puberty, she well , didnt grow much. She remained short, to her her body seemed like a child's. She was really looking forward to the the whole thing. She sighed. Well look how that turned out.
"I doubt that Mira. It probably be one sided anyway. He is a very powerful dragonslayer, me well I'm weak. Sure I have Script Magic, but that is nothing compared to Natsu's or Lucy's, even his." she finished quietly.
Mirajane couldn't believe what her eyes were seeing. Levy seriously did not have any any confidence in her self. Hmm, I guess it is time to put my matchmaking skills in action.
"...'
"What Levy?"
" I think I am going to call it a day. I will see you tomorrow Mira, and pray that I do one day confess to him ." she gave her a sad smile as she started walking towards the door. She stopped momentarily, and turned to look at Gajeel one more time. He was talking to his exceed Pantherlily, they seemed to be really into the onversation they were having. She giggled as Gajeel attempt to hit Lily for whatever reason. She headed to the guild doors with one thing in her mind.
'Please, give me the courage to tell him tomorrow.'
Oh yeah, I'll tell you something
I think you'll understand
The walk home was peaceful, it eased her exhilarating heart. She wasn't in denial of her feelings anymore. She knew she didn't just like him anymore, she loved him. Everything about him she loved. From the studs that outline his face to the sneer that he plasters on his face. To the bored look on his face as he just sits there at the the guild to the useless fights and annoyed looks when he is pulled into a fight. She truly fell in love with every aspect of this person. She wouldn't be surprised if people questioned her taste in men. She didn't care if he looked like a villian or someone's worst nightmare. He was once hers, though not anymore. Now he was a dream.
When I'll say that something
I wanna hold your hand
Yes even if it was as simple as being near him she was ok with it. If he didn't mind her being by his side it will make her happy.
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
She continued on her way home, oblivious of everything around her. She looked at the stars and admired the their beauty. In the stars there was another world. Her friend Lucy's celestial spirts world. She remembered visiting there and ended up staying for three months. She giggled, oh how mad the others were. The training they could've done.
She reached a hand to the sky as high as high as she could. Her hand looked small compared to the to the dark night sky. Her hand like any other in the guild, has used magic to protect the ones she loved. Her nakama. Just like his.
She blushed as she thought of him again. She touched her cheeks and realized how hot her cheeks were. She really needed to stop thinking of him, it's bad enough that she's in love with him. She looked at her hand again and couldn't help but wonder. She imagined the scenario in her head, like as if she was reading the words. As, she layed on her bed with that single thought in her head. A smile appeared on her face once again. When sleep finally claimed her , she still had that smile on her face along with that single thought in her dreams.
'I really want to hold your hand...'
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
Sooo.. here you go. I wonder if any of you thought that Gajeel was going to follow her and she confesses to him... sadly that isn't the case. I decided to make this chapter one-sided, but don't worry there is more to come so hang in there my fello GaLe fans :)
P.S. I finished this at 4:44 a.m. *sigh* that means I can't go to do you ask? Because... The new Sailor Moon Crystal series appears at 6! I definetely can't miss that , so hopefully it's good and I didn't waste my beauty rest on it. So, I'm going to stop typing now and let you guys read other stories.
