SUMMARY: What was Levy and Gajeel's conversation before heading out on their separate training? [[A GaLev Fic]] (Maybe this is what it was like…who knows! xD It's what I want to believe any ways, cheers!)

Disclaimer: I don't think I own Fairy Tail-Checks-nope! So enjoy as I toy with my favorite FT pairing!


"Wait and See"

Levy stretched out on her futon, her petite frame lost in a sea of soft white sheets. That soak was wonderful... She thought to herself, referring to the hot springs she and her female guild-mates were enjoying earlier this evening.

She sighed and rubbed at her eyes. I can't sleep...I wonder... She shut her eyes and buried her face in her pillow. No, he's fine...Grr, he can take care of himself! I shouldn't even...

Levy nibbled her lower lip. "I need to get stronger...I will...I have to."She whispered to herself in the darkness, only a few slivers of moonlight were visible in her dark hotel room. Lucy was sound asleep in the futon next to hers.

"Were you looking up at those stars too, Gajeel?" She sighed as her eyes slowly closed and she allowed herself to recall their last conversation...


Levy searched all over for him, the iron dragon slayer Gajeel, he somehow managed to disappear soon after they returned from the sacred island. It was hard enough to shake her overprotective shadows for a minute to go look for him and now she failed to locate him.

"Hmph! Where did you go?" She thought out loud.

Levy sat outside of the guild. Their new guild left much to be desired, she was grateful that the most important books and scrolls were packed away in Macao's basement, but what was the fate of the rest of their extensive library?

She cupped her face in her hands and mulled it over. It will be okay,I have my friends, my family,and we'll get it back. That's what Fairy Tail is all aboutwe will never give up! She grinned inwardly, there was no time to be depressed now.

"Hey Levy…what're you doin' out here with that silly look on your face?" Levy snapped out of her thoughts, shot up to her feet and stomped over to him. "Gajeel? What...where have you?" She poked a slender finger in his direction, primed and ready to scold him; it was then that she noticed that he was carrying a large duffel over one of his bare shoulders. "Huh…? Are you leaving?" Her eyebrows knitted together in confusion.

He sighed his reply. "Yes, I'm going with Panther lily into the forest to train." He looked past her. "We need to strengthen our bond as partners. I need to get stronger; I haven't forgotten what happened during the exam. To be left out of the fight with strong mages due to an injury…it's disgraceful." He held up his fist. "Pfft, I can't let that fire breathing baka have all the fun at the magical games! I'll show him…"

Levy crossed her arms. "That's all you care about, why am I not surprised?" She thought that maybe he had changed, she had not forgotten what happened at the exam either, in fact, it's all she could think about. Did he really mean what he said, am I making his comment to be more that what it was?

Gajeel smirked down at her. "Shouldn't you train as well? Don't want to be left out do you?"

Levy's frown deepened. "As a matter-of-fact, I will be training. I'm going with the others to the coast to train. I was going to invite you, but I guess you have other plans…"

Now it was Gajeel's turn to fold his arms across his chest. "I don't like the beach. Metal and sea water don't exactly get along…"

She let her arms fall down to her sides. "What if I tag along with you and Panther lily...I promise I won't get in your way…" She clasped her hands together and gave him her best puppy dog eyes.

He pursed his lips at her as if to consider it. She blinked up at him, hopeful.

"No." He said flatly. She stared up at him, questioningly. "This is 'Secret Training'..." He said, almost in a whisper. "...And I already told you, Panther lily and I have to strengthen our bond."

"Oh…I see." She looked down at the ground for a moment and thought to herself. What about 'our' bond? Maybe he really doesn't care about me that way,butI.I will not see him for three months...I have to say this now...I can't hesitate!

She pulled her gaze up and looked straight into those crimson colored eyes. "I will get stronger, Gajeel. You won't have to look out for me or save me from this point on. I will train hard, not only to increase my magical ability but my will power too...but…"

She beamed a genuine smile at him, her sky blue hair ruffled slightly with the afternoon breeze, and her cheeks were flushed. "But, if you still want to look out for me…I wouldn't mind it at all."

His eyes softened at her, but before he could say anything she silenced him by holding her hand in the air. "Don't say a thing. I will see you in three months…we will just have to wait and see if our training was fruitful at the Magical Games...Good luck!" She winked at him, before turning on her heel and walking back into the guild.

Gajeel smirked at her as she walked away, he then turn himself and began to make his way out of Magnolia to the edge of town where Panther lily was waiting for him.

Wait and see you saythat is interestingI've been looking out for you all this time and don't think I'll stop any time soonIt won't matter how strong you get, I'll always lookout for youit's the least I can do after what I've done to you and your friendsand it's what I want to do.I'll get stronger, so that you won't have to prove anything to me or anyone else...but I guess

He smiled that trademarked sharp-toothed grin. We will just have to wait and see!


A/N's:

Yo! I've had this sitting in my head for a lil' bit. Loving the new chappy's. Hey, listen, I draw waaay better than I write, just so ya' know! But I wanted to get this out…this is rare. Don't expect much from me! Ha-ha! I hope you enjoyed it, even a tiny bit…that would make me happy. Cheers!