This is my first ever fic. Well the first one I had the guts to publish. I hope you guys like it. Rate and review. I do not own Fairy Tail all the characters are property of Hiro Mashima.
Levy McGarden was more than tired of the fake smiles and compliments thrown at her at the annual Magnolia ball. Being the only daughter of one of Magnolias richest families everyone always tried to get close to her. Tonight was particularly bad as she had recently turned 18, thus the many courtships had started. Mothers watching from the sidelines incouraging their sons to aproach her, ask her for dances, and try to win her affection.
During the break she managed to break away from her suitors and go out to the balcony. There was a slight breeze in the air which was quite pleasant in the hot July weather. Levy found herself gazing at the stars and hoping she could just go home and curl up with a good book. Her father was very passionate about reading thus his collection was enormous and always up to date with the latest publishings. This was one of the many traits she had inherited from him, so very often they would discuss books together. He had just got a new book today that Levy couldn't wait to get her hands on.
As she was lost in her thoughts she didn't notice the footsteps approaching her until a rough voice spoke:
"My my, if it isn't Miss McGarden! You seem to have grown about an inch from the last time I saw you. Guess I'm still going to have to call you shorty. Gihi!"
Levy could've recognised that voice anywhere especially that irritating laugh. It was none other that Gajeel Redfox, the son of probably one the only families besides the Heartfilias that could compete with the McGardens for wealth. They have known each other since children having been forced to attend the same formal functions and they never seemed to get along, especially since Gajeel was intent on always making fun of her stature and giving her stupid nicknames. He had been gone for 3 years now to Crocus to get a handle on some of the family businesses over there and she had hoped he would've stayed there this year too, but her luck seems to have run out. Levy sighed and turned to face him but was met with a more mature looking Gajeel, definitely taller and if she could ever get herself to admit it definitely more handsome.
"Hello Gajeel. You're back so soon, I hope you won't be staying long."
"Gihi. Aww what's wrong shorty not happy to see me? Actually I'm back for good the old man decided that I should start observing him now."
"Oh...well in that case if you will excuse me I will go back to the party I seem to remember promising Mr. Justine a dance earlier this evening"- as she was walking past him Gajeel caught her arm and lowered himself to her level and whispered in her ear "Are you sure you want to go back in there? You do know that none of them are actually interested in you right. I mean look at you, you look like a child. My twelve year old sister looks more mature than you. You really should learn to stay away from vultures, especially Freed Justine. However, since I'm generous I'll dance with you to keep him away."
Levy fought to keep the tears at bay. She knew she wasn't the most well endowed especially when compared to other ladys such as Miss Alberona and Miss Scarlet but it hurt to have someone point it out like this. She knew most suitors were after her families wealth but she hoped to one day find true love like her best friend Lucy Heartfilia had. With all her strength she yanked her arm away from Gajeel and returned inside.
Levy approached her parents at the end of the hall and asked them to return him. Noticing her distraught state they agreed. The ride home was silent and as soon as they reached the manor Levy ran to her room ignoring her mothers pleas to talk and finally released the tears she had been holding back. One thing was sure Levy McGarden really hated Gajeel Redfox!
Well what did yoi think? Tell me if I should continue.