Gajeel and Levy go on a mission in the search of moonstones! Fluff Piece! Rated T. I do not own Fairy Tail or any of the characters. Comments Welcomed! Go Gale!

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I'm sulking in my corner, watching Jet and Droy fighting to get Levy's attention. Her lapdogs stand behind her while she tries to read a thick novel across from Lucy. My focus shifts as I'm distracted by her laugh. She then bites her lip and grabs her book a bit tighter. All of a sudden I'm swept with the need of biting her lip for her. I accidentally bite my mug in response. Damn man, get a hold of yourself! Sighing I look back at my drink with a chunk missing, knowing full well Mirajane was going to kick my ass for it. I then hear Lily laughing, "What the hell are you laughing at?" Suddenly aware of how ridiculous I must of seemed

"You are so far gone for her it's hilarious!" Lily said with pride, knowing full well why I was so distracted.

"I am not! And keep your damn hackling down!" I snap, trying to push Lily off my head. He then hops off with ease, spreading his wings and whispers, 'Stop being a creep in a corner and go over to her stubborn ass' leaving me amidst while he flies off to a smirking demon at the bar.

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I bite my lip trying to keep myself from gasping when I feel those beautiful, piercing ruby eyes on me. I take a quick peek at Lucy across the table and she giggles at me, nodding her head to my questioning eyes. I bite my lip a bit harder trying to keep my thoughts from wandering to a handsome, brooding man whose protective side I've gotten to know even better throughout these past years. I'm then brought back to the real world, my senses go on high alert the moment Gajeel's arm brushes against mine in the act of him sitting by my side. So much for trying.

I hear him mumble a 'Hey Shrimp' before messing with my hair. I smile to myself but then give him a stern look. What a butt head, and yet I secretly can't wait until he does it again. Smirking at my reaction Gajeel asks, "Reading anything good today?" Did I hear that right? Both Lucy and I pause in bewilderment by his new interest in my book. Feeling the questioning silence, Gajeel looks at me in wonder. He makes that sly sexy grin moving a piece of hair that had fallen out of my headband behind my ear. I stare into his eyes and my breath catches in my throat as I see the unguarded expression of care in his eyes. I let out a slow breathe I didn't realize I was holding while his hand slips away from my ear and his guarded expression comes back. He then glares at Jet and Droy "What are you staring at!?" He crosses his arms, giving me goosebumps the instant his skin brushes mine. "I'm allowed to ask about books once in a while!"

Innocent Wendy then approaches our table and asks to talk to Gajeel privately about her magic skills. No doubt wanting to create a better understanding of it. Gajeel whispers to me 'I'll be back' trying to avoid eye contact with Lucy and me while leaving the table. I blush at the thought of my left side now being cold and how much warmth Gajeel had given me. My head shoots up hearing Lucy giggle to herself. "What!?" I say in alarm while still trying to whisper so Gajeel didn't hear.

"You both got goosebumps at the same time." She smiles behind her mug of steaming hot chocolate. A shiver goes up my spine remembering the skin contact.

"You cold Short Stack?" Gajeel jumps down beside me with his signature gihi. "So I was thinking we could go on a mission." Gajeel looks at me out of the corner of his eye. I smile at the suggestion.

"Sure, what did you have in mind?" I questioned, biting the inside of my cheek to keep my excitement contained.

"Well" he sighed "all the good ones are gone but the last couple of the day are: First, going into the Snow Alps to find a moonstone that is only visible during a full moon. Secon..."

"Done!" I practically screamed while jumping out of my seat. "That sounds great! I've always wanted to find a moonstone cave!"

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Walking home I find myself tuning Lily out while he retells my almost slip up with Levy. What he didn't know was just how close I was. I had totally blocked out everyone in the guild but Levy and me. What I couldn't stop thinking about was the way she made me feel. Just touching her for Mavis sake gave me goosebumps until my skin felt numb. Yet, I couldn't stop grinning about the shine in her eyes and never ending smile she shot my way when I suggested the moonstone cave. "Stop grinning like a damn idiot," Lily yelled while hitting my leg to get my attention. "Were you even listening to what I was saying!" he shouted. "So back to what I had asked, are you going to finally make a move?"

I stopped dead in my tracks, "Hell no! I can't! I don't want to scare her away!"

"Trust me, her agreeing to a mission alone with you should show that she has no fear." Lily winks. Damn that devious cat.

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"Oh my Mavis, Oh my Mavis, Oh my Mavis!" Lucy was jumping up and down in her apartment. I couldn't keep the smile off my face as I laughed at Lucy's antics.

"He just asked me on a mission Lucy. It's not that big of a deal!" I said out loud not fully knowing if I was trying to fool her or my own emotions jumping up and down.

"Oh please! Don't even think that you and Gajeel could hide your feelings from one another any longer. You'd have to be completely and utterly blind not to see how he acts around you." She evilly smiles at me "And only you!"

I couldn't contain myself, especially with a best friend like Lucy around. "I'm so excited Lucy! But I'm also so nervous!"

Lucy looks me in the eye, "Levy, you just gotta be yourself. It seems like he likes that the most at the guild. Even your silly self!" She laughs, my cheeks burn just at the thought, "Besides, you'll probably have Lily as a buffer. No sweat!"

"Now the big question is what are you going to wear!" Lucy voiced, going in a fit of squeals. Typical Lucy.

Yet sweat I did. I met Gajeel at the train station without an adorable black cat by his side. "Where's Lily?"

Gajeel looks at me strange, "Um, he hates the extreme cold weather up in the Alps." he quickly replied.

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Where's Lily! How is that the first thing she says. No what's up Gajeel? Nope, just want to know where your cat is. Maybe she is fearful of me without Lily. Does she not want to be alone with me?

I'm at a stand still with myself, my whole stomach lurches in my body, moving with the starting train. I find myself leaning against Levy's small body. "Sorry" I try to get up without vomiting up the 'encouragement pancakes' Lily had made me for breakfast. Didn't think Lily thought he would be encouraging me to blow chunks on Levy's tight fitted dress with black leggings and snow boots. Not the way I really wanted to set the mood for this trip.

Levy not knowing the true danger she was in giggled at my turning purple face. Her gentle hands lift me off her shoulder and make me rest on her lap. I look up at her and see how beautiful her face was framed by her orange beanie with silver stripes. She then brushes her fingers through my hair slowly, having the most calming effect over me. I wrap my arms around her small waist and hide my face in her stomach so she couldn't see all the blood running up to my face. I felt like I was stuck in between heaven and hell, and I never wanted it to stop.

All is forgotten though after the train finally stops. I unclench my fists around Levy's waist and let my stomach relax. Leaving the train we are caught up in a sea of people trying to grab their blankets, waiting for the next stop. Not wanting to lose Levy I grab her hand and find our way out of the crazy maze of people. Once we're out I look down at her just to make sure she didn't get trampled on or her holding my hand without resistance wasn't my delusional mind playing tricks on me. I see her blush before her eyes glance at our hands and then up to me. "Gihi, you ready Shrimp?"

"Stop calling me that!" she starts yelling.