Levy had started at her private school, Fairy Tail Academy, about three years ago. Since then a lot had happened. She had made a best friend, Lucy Heartfilia, who she loved to pieces and would do anything for. Plus, she was number one in her class with the highest grade point average, but the best of all that had to be that she was madly in love with her boyfriend, Gajeel Redfox. They were two years strong and she couldn't imagine her life without him in it. Yet, when they met, it wasn't all daisies and roses. He had transferred in a month after Lucy had, but unlike with her, they originally hadn't gotten off on the right foot.

Chapter 1: At the Start

Two Years Ago

It had only been a month since Lucy arrived as a transfer to Fairy Tail Academy, and to say that their connection had been anything less than fate was farfetched. The two connected simultaneously over almost everything, including Levy's two favorite things: books and theater. But if it were one thing Lucy and Levy disagreed about, it was boys. While Lucy liked flirting and dating, Levy liked studying and reading more.

Walking into the library during study hall Lucy found Levy in her usual spot, in the last desk near the window. Lucy ran excitedly to her BFF, wanting to talk about the news she had heard that day, "Did you hear?!"

The blue haired girl, hearing her friend's voice, looked up from her novel with one brow raised, "Did I hear what?"

Giving her a 'I'm not surprised' look, Lucy grinned before blurting out, "Well, we have a new transfer student! Actually two, but one's a guy!"

The blonde haired girl was much too excited about the revelation of her own news. While Levy just sat there, dumbfounded. "And this is news to me because?"

"Because, I heard he was a major hottie!" Seeing Levy's not so amused face, she huffed, "...And because I like sharing these things with my best friend!"

Frowning Lucy playfully folded her arms in frustration.

Levy smirks as a small giggle escapes her, "Sorry, but you know I'm not the girl who gets worked up by boys, new or old. I wish I could share your enthusiasm and talk about boys all day, but it just isn't me." Letting a small smile appear on her face, the blonde unfolds her arms and hugs her friend. "It's alright Lev. I know you're into your books and all. I just think you should learn to live a little. We only live once, ya know?"

"I understand, and I promise, I'll try to live at least every once in a while," Smiling at Lucy, she closed her book and folded her legs crisscross, "Why don't I start now. So go ahead and tell me all you know about this new guy." At the sound of that, Lucy's face lit up and they spent the rest of study hall talking about the new guy.

Once study hall was over, Lucy decided to head to her last class early and Levy decided to head towards the theater room since she had no more classes for the day. Walking away Lucy turned to wave and shouted, "See you after my class Lev!" Waving back while slowly walking backwards Levy responded, "Catch you later Luce!"

As Lucy turned around in the opposite direction, Levy did the same in order to make her way to the auditorium. Just then she realized how close she was to someone but before she could move out of their way, she bumped right into them.

"Oh my, gosh! I am so sorry!" She cried out as she stumbled backwards trying to catch her balance, for the person she had knocked into was a big, muscular boy (though he looked more like a man).

Looking down at her, he stared which was more than intimidating. Soon after he replied, "Watch where yer going next time, ya shrimp..." Taken aback from his statement, she stared back up at him in shock, their eyes met.

Their eyes stayed connected for a while, neither of them knowing why they wouldn't or couldn't look away. Then Levy blinked finally having his words register in her mind. "Hey, don't call me a shrimp!"

"Your short, so why not?" The tall, elusive guy asked still glaring at her with his intimidating yet intriguing demeanor.

"Because… i-it's rude!" She stammered not really knowing why she was so nervous.

He smirked, keeping a sharp gaze on her, "Is that all..?"

"A-and… I don't even know you!" Internally she panicked feeling embarrassed about that response and thinking to herself 'That was the best you could up with.'

Staring at her for another second, he finally just shrugged before responding, "Fair enough…"

As he began to walk away, he turned around to slightly face her again, "Ya really should watch where yer going next time." And with that one remark, he finally left, walking into the distance.

The blunette watched him walk away still feeling dumbfounded, and wondering why he had made her feel that way. As she walked to her destination, as previously planned, she thought back to what Lucy had told her about the new guy. Putting two and two together, she realized that had to have been him.

Finally reaching the auditorium she went backstage, for she knew there wouldn't be anyone back there yet. As she checked the inventory of costumes, she couldn't stop her mind from imagining that guy.

She had never really felt this way before, but she assumed from word of mouth (mainly Lucy) that this must be what having a crush feels like. Her stomach was in knots as butterflies slightly flew around.

Levy didn't know how, but this dark haired boy had struck a chord at her heartstrings and she kind of liked the feeling of it. So until the school bell rang for classes to be out, she hummed a cheerful tune to herself, while cleaning up some props backstage desperately hoping she'd soon meet her mysterious crush again.