N/A: Short Story, Mostly GaLe.
Credit goes to Hiro Mashima for his characters.
The Accidental Model
Chapter 1: Be Her Model
The majority of the female members of Fairy Tail have gathered near an art studio in the city of Magnolia. They all have discussed that they would like to learn something new and enlightening, away from violence and away from magic. They decided to take on life drawing classes and met in the same studio for two weeks straight. At the first few classes, their instructor taught them the basics of drawing and practicing on inanimate objects before moving on the human models.
"Very good student!" the male instructor complimented.
"Professor Jay?" Lucy asked, "when will we move on to drawing people?"
"Are you guys ready to try it out?" Professor Jay asked, "If so, I would like a volunteer to be the model for the class."
Erza eagerly raised her hand, "If I may professor, I would love to volunteer."
"Good, now mind you that you will model in front of class in the nude." The professor added, "We will practice getting comfortable around nudity but the most important thing is to think of this artistically."
"No need for that professor," Erza exclaimed, "As being members of a mage guild, most of us females have shared in skinship in the baths. We are all amongst females here and have nothing to be embarrassed about."
"Ah good, that speed things up a bit then," he smiled, "please, Erza, stand in front of the class and give us an inspiring pose."
Erza walked to the front of the class and made direct eye contact with the other female mages of Fairy Tail. She used her magic to make her body glow and all her armor and clothing disappeared leaving her standing in the nude with a great sword impaled on the floor. She made a warrior pose as she held the sword tightly in her hands leaving the other members gasping in awe.
"Erza-san looks so strong!" Juvia complimented.
"There's also beauty in her pose too!" Mira added.
"Oh my!" the professor gasped, "Such wonderful combination of strength and beauty!"
"That's Erza!" Levy giggled while Lucy hummed in agreement.
After class was they walked backed to the guild except for Lucy and Levy who stayed behind to eat in a nearby bakery shop.
"Today's class was so much fun!" Lucy squealed.
"Yeah!" Levy giggled, "I think I'm getting better at my drawing skills!"
She handed her the drawing of Erza to Lucy seeing how detailed and structured it was, "Oh wow Levy! You are better than I am!"
"Thank you, Lucy! But I still need more practice."
"I wonder what we will do for next class…" Lucy sighed.
"Maybe we will all take turns posing as models." Levy predicted, "or maybe we will have a male model next time!"
"A male model sure sounds interesting. Maybe we could have one the guys in our guild model for us?"
"No way!" Levy gasped, "It's bad enough that Gray strips naked all the time in the guild! I'd rather not have the naked image burn through my mind from the other men of the guild!"
"Oh Levy!" she laughed, "Are you sure? Not even one?"
"I am positive!"
"You're so innocent Levy," Lucy smiled, "You should ask Gajeel to model for you!"
Levy's cheeked flushed red, "What?!"
"Oh come on Levy! You have a crush on the iron dragon slayer right? I've seen you ogle at his body back at the water park."
"That was different!" Levy denied, "we were dragged by that stupid Natsu at the love slide, and it's not like I had much choice in the matter. I had nowhere to look and he was holding on to me so tight!"
"You liked though didn't you?" she teased.
"Lucy!" Levy whined, "Besides I don't think Gajeel would volunteer if he knew what I was asking him to do."
Right on time, Gajeel walked in with Lily and heard Levy's last statement. "Oi!" He called out to the girls as they turned to look the iron dragon slayer.
"Gajeel?!" Levy squeaked hoping he wasn't listening too long about their conversation.
"Gihi," he laughed, "what's this about asking me something that I wouldn't agree too?"
"Nothing" she nervously laughed, "Nothing at all!"
Gajeel raised a brow as he walked over to Levy and saw the sketch pad on the table.
"What'cha have there shrimp?" he asked as he reached for the sketch pad.
"No!" she yelled as she grabbed and closed the sketch pad, "don't look! It's just a drawing! I'm still practicing and it's pretty bad! It's embarrassing!"
"Don't be so modest, Levy." Lucy laughed, "she's actually really good, go ahead Levy, show him your talents!"
Levy furiously shook her head as her face became heated and red.
"You're acting weird for just a damn drawing." Gajeel remarked.
"Be nice, Gajeel," Lily adviced, "If she feels uncomfortable about it then she does not have to show us anything. But do let me know when she is ready to share. I, for one, am interested in seeing her new talents."
Gajeel grunted in agreement, smirking towards Levy who wished to disappear into thin air. Lucy however thought of a brilliant plan to get these two closer together.
"Say, Gajeel" Lucy called, "Would you mind modeling for Levy? It's for our drawing class and she needs a model to practice on!"
Levy was stunned and speechless at what Lucy just did to her. She prayed he'd say no and walk away.
"Sure, why not." He answered.
God dammit Gajeel, I blame myself for making you more social… she cursed herself in her thoughts. She needed a way out.
"It's okay Gajeel," she said, "I'm sure you're very busy to be taking our time to model for me."
"Got nothing better to do actually, and I want to see you draw."
"Great!" Lucy interrupted before Levy could think of a way to change his mind, "She will let you know when to start!"
Gajeel grunted in reply and went to order a few bakeries for both him and Lily before leaving the shop. Levy waited for a while until he was completely gone away from his enhances senses. She planted her palm in here face thinking of how she was going to get out of this.
"You purposely left the part that it was a life drawing class, right?" Levy stated.
"Even if I did, I don't think he'd know what it really is." Lucy smiled. "Isn't great?! You two will spend more time together!"
"I have a bad feeling about this…"
