I'm glad some of you liked this story and I hope you like the new chapter too! This is the same day but told from Gajeel's perspective. Rate and Review. I do not own Fairy Tail or its characters, they are property of Hiro Mashima.

Today had started as a good day as Gajeel spent most of his morning sparring with his best friend and right hand man Pantherlily. Some people in high society may call it barbaric and may not see it as an activity for the son of one of the wealthiest families in Fiore but to Gajeel this was the perfect way to unwind and as his father had always taught him, never show any weakness. Heh, this last lesson had got him in a lot of trouble since he was very young. Gajeel was always taught to hide his feelings in front of others, especially those that can be used against him. So, he had trouble showing affection, especially in public. Sure he could be affectionate towards his sister Wendy and before his mother passed towards her as well but anyone else he seemed to act like a total ass (as someone had once put it). The worst case of this was with one Miss Levy McGarden. They had grown up together and often been forced to have play dates so that their mothers could spend some time together.

To be completely honest though in the begging he found it annoying since most of the time they wouldn't even play (Levy mainly liked to read) after a while he started to enjoy it. Mainly he enjoyed annoying her. As a child she was incredibly tiny and he had always been at least a head taller than her. She always looked so adorable when she puffed out her cheeks and stomped her little feet angrily at him that he just couldn't resist. So what else was he supposed to do except find more and more interesting ways to annoy her and make her angry. Sometimes they would have play dates with other children like Lucy Heartfilia and his own stupid cousin Natsu Dragneel. The two had gotten married last year and were actually living very close to him much to Gajeel's annoyance. But back to Levy, Gajeel found himself slowly throughout the years begin to fall in love. Yes in LOVE! Damn when did he become so weak, oh right probably the days following his mothers death when Levy was constantly around trying to cheer him and Wendy up a little. He remembers how gentle she was with him during that time, he was 16 and she was around 14 and he found himself noticing how much she was growing up. Maybe not in stature (Gihi) but she was becoming more and more beautiful everyday, and he couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to hold her, kiss her and why not one day make her his. But, Gajeel was taught to hide his feelings to the only way he could figure out to keep her attention on him was to pick on her. Though that definitely hadn't gotten the desired results out of her.

When he turned 17 his father decided that it was time for Gajeel to learn how the family business works so he sent him away to Crocus. He really tryed to coax him into letting him stay in Magnolia and learn from his father first hand, though that was more and excuse to stay near Levy. After all she was then 15 and very close to making her début as some old people liked to call it, which meant annoying pests would swarm around trying to catch her affection in order to get their hands on the McGarden fortune. Tch, no one will ever love her more than me, if I can manage to admit it out loud! With this thought in mind Gajeel ended his sparring session with Lilly and went to take a bath.

His thoughts started drifting back to Levy again. A few weeks ago she had just turned 18 and was now eligible for marriage, and with the summer ball tonight he knew that suitors would be swarming around her. He hoped she wouldn't be fooled by any of them, but hey you never know. Gajeel sighed out loudly. He had really hoped he would've been back in Magnolia by now, it had been 3 years since he last saw her. His father hadn't let him set foot in the city since he left, his sister would often come visit and bring him news of Levy but it wasn't enough he needed to see her himself. Gajeel had hoped that his father would have let him attend his cousins wedding, she was Lucys maid of honour so he would have definitely have seen her there. But, NO there was an important shipment coming from Alvarez meaning he had to take care of it.

As he got dressed and headed downstairs he found his cousin and his wife waiting for him. Apparently they were here for lunch Goody!

"Hey, Gajeel" Natsu greeted him with his usual grin.

"What are you doing here?"

"Is that a way to treat guests" Lucy quipped

"Well I have work to do so lets make this quick. The idiot is here for food and you probably have some gossip you can't wait to share" Gajeel rolled his eyes and headed to the dinning room. As they were sat eating he noticed Lucy suddenly got a sly grin on her face and said:

"You know I got a letter from Levy a few days ago. Apparently suitors have already started lining up at her door, she will probably be married too in no time. It will probably be Freed Justine, it seems he has figured that the way to her heart is through books. For her birthday he got her a rare one and it seems to have become her favourite."- Lucy was lying about the last part since Levy had told her that the book was fairly new and she had read it before; but hey anything to get Gajeel to come to his senses. She had witnessed their connection since she was 6 and she could tell no matter how hard he tried to hide it that Gajeel Redfox was in love. And even though he wasn't the nicest person towards Levy, he was good for her. He was the only thing besides books that could get her friend to act and be free. Like any other society girl Levy was taught to act proper and never speak to loudly but when she was with Gajeel she could be free and actually express what she's thinking and feeling even if all that comes out is "Gajeel Redfox you are an ass!". So yeah she was trying to be a little matchmaker what's wrong with that.

"Heh, that pansy! I thought he was after Dreyar. Gihi, oh well I guess the two bookworms will look good together."- Gajeel tried to keep his cool, although he was freaking out. Since when had this been going on? Damn he needed to get back there and fast. He had sent her a birthday present too but it was a ladder with a note about how she would need it throughout her life. Dammit!

"Yeah apparently she already half made up her mind and is going to spend most of her time at the ball with him tonight to keep the suitors away. Maybe she'll even allow him to accompany her throughout the entire night"- Lucy lied again trying hard not to laught at Gajeels shocked expression.

He suddenly got up and excused himself. Gajeel ran to his study with Lilly at his tail trying not to laugh at how obvious his friend was being. As they went in Gajeel started looking through his papers like a madman. After awhile Lilly decided to intervene in an attempt to save some of them from being destroyed.

"What are you looking for? Maybe I can help?"

"I'm trying to find that stupid notice we received about the shipment being sent to Magnolia"

"I thought we decided that was for you father. Didn't you send it to him?"

"I was going to but got sidetracked and I need it. NOW!"

"Why?"

"So I can deliver it to my father obviously."Gajeel rolled his eyes.

"Today is midsummers day no one is going to send that letter and your father is not going to be home by the time it gets there"

"And that's why I'm going to deliver it personally at the ball tonight. AHA! Got it! Let's go Lilly get the carriage ready and have one of the servants prepare my best suit." Gajeel ran towards his room to get ready and bumped into Lucy and Nastu as they were leaving.

"What are you in such a hurry for Gajeel?"

"None of your damn business!"

"My my, why so irritated all of a sudden?"-asked Lucy.

"I'm not irritated but unlike you two idiots I have to work! Now excuse me!" as he was running away he could hear Lucy shrieking about how rude he was.

After a long carriage ride Gajeel made to Magnolia. As expected his father and sister were already at the ball so he decided to join them. He knew his father was not going to like his being there but at least he had to pretend in public so he would be safe until they returned from the ball. As he reached the venue, this year it was being held at the Lockster manor, as a celebration of midsummers night but also the recent engagement of Juvia Lockster to Gray Fullbuster. As he made his way in he could instantly spot the familiar head of blue hair he was yearning for. He couldn't see her face but she was surrounded by many young man, some namely Freed were being way to handsy for his liking. Gajeel made his way though the crowd trying to reach her but suddenly a small body collided with his. As he looked down he recognised his sister and hugged her back.

"Gajeel, I'm so happy to see you. I missed you so much." she exclaimed.

"I missed you too squirt." Gajeel ruffled her hair.

"Common I'm sure dad will be happy to see you too." as she dragged him towards their father he was scanning the dance floor looking for Levy and spotted her making her way out into the balcony. Suddenly he heard someone clear their throat and turned to find his fathers disapproving glare, but there was a hint of amusement in his eyes. That made Gajeel relax a little.

"Son, what are you doing here? I don't remember sending a notice for you to come."

"Umm, well no you didn't but we received a letter that was intended for you father so I thought I would deliver it personally."

"My my, isn't that thoughtful. And that is the only reason you're here?"

"Well yes, but I also thought I could come see Wendy."

"Ah right, I suppose you have missed her. I suppose you have missed some of your little friends too." Gajeel noticed the use of the word little in there but decided to ignore it.

"Why don't you go hang out with them after all you deserve some downtime after all your hard work. But don't think we're not going to discuss you ignoring my instructions." Following those words Gajeel left immediately hoping she was still out there alone. As he made his way out he could see her clearly her back to him, wind blowing on her hair making it even more wild. Gajeel could tell she was lost in her thoughts of probably another book, but suddenly that made him think of what Lucy said today and he need to get her attention on him now!

"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!"- as she turned around he could help but notice how beautiful she'd grown these past three years. Her big brown eyes reflected her annoyance at seeing him but also something else. As if she was studying him too, trying to figure out what was different.

"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."- that was a lie but he was hoping he could convince his old man to agree.

"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 those words left her mouth Gajeel could feel anger and jealousy building up. So he acted on instinct and stopped her and next said the words he would most come to regret

"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."

As Levy turned towards him he could see the hurt and rage in her eyes and as he was left there alone to think about what he had just done, the only conclusion he could come up with was that he was an idiot and by now Levy McGarden already hated him more than anything else on this world, and he deserved ittoo.

There is it. I hope you guys liked it and I know it was a loot longer than the first chapter but I guess Gajeel had a lot more to tell ;). Tell me what you thought and if you have any remarks.