How it All Began Chapter 4, a fairy tail fanfic

Hey Guys! A new chapter up today, I'll be working on chapter 5 as you read this one so it will be updated again either tonight or tomorrow morning, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter!

Two Months Later

After their first mission together, the Celestial Mage and the Iron Dragon Slayer took missions together more often, coming back to the guild more or less banged up. After their first mission in Oshibanwa, Mira nearly killed the poor Dragon Slayer. Lucy tried to protest that she was fine, but fell flat on her face after she tried to stand. That only fueled Mira more to kill Gajeel, but she stopped once she saw Lucy pleading for the Dragon Slayer's hide to be saved.

After that Gajeel was more careful about Lucy on missions, watching her intently as she fought alongside him and covering her when someone was about to back stab her; literally. The two got along greatly after words, talking to each other inside and outside the guild. Gajeel would often offer to walk Lucy back to her apartment after a mission that took all of the day, then walk back to his house.

This night was no exception; Gajeel walked Lucy back towards her house, watching the blonde balance herself on the edge of the canal. "Be careful Miss Lucy!" Shouted the boatmen, Lucy waved back in reply and continued walking. Gajeel eyed Lucy, making sure that she didn't fall in. Taking his eyes off of her for one second, he heard a yelp and then a splash.

Running to the side of the canal he saw Lucy swimming to the side, gasping and coughing for air. Gajeel dove into the water, grabbing Lucy's waist and bringing them both up to the surface. Swimming to the side Gajeel grabbed the railing and they climbed back onto the sidewalk. "Damn it Bunny Girl, be careful," Gajeel said, wrapping his arms around the shivering girl. "S-Sorry Gajeel..." Lucy whispered, snuggling into his warmth.

Gajeel lifted Lucy in his arms, quickly walking to her apartment. When they arrived, Lucy brought out her keys from her pocket, cringing was she noticed that Aquarius's key was wet. She's going to kill me! Lucy thought as she unlocked her apartment. The two rushed inside, Lucy went to her kitchen and began making hot chocolate. "I'm taking a shower Gajeel, there's some hot chocolate on the stove. When it's done just take it off a pour us a cup," Lucy said as she disappeared into her room. He heard the shower running and he sighed, rubbing the back of his head as he made his way into the kitchen.

Leaning against the counter he watched the metal pot boil the tea. He always wondered what it would be like to have to live with Bun – Lucy. Inside her house, watching her cook meals for them every day, playing with Pantherlily and walking to the guild together. It's true, after the two weeks together he grew fond of the girl, and he cared for her deeply. He remembered the silent vow he made to himself after their first mission together, and he intends to keep his promise.

The whistling pot broke him from his thoughts, without thinking he grabbed the pot but dropped it as it burned his skin. He turned on the sink and ran his hand under cold water, hissing as it hit his skin. He heard another door open from behind him, guessing that it was Lucy. Turning around slightly he saw her in silk black shirts and tank top. He gulped as he also noticed she wasn't wearing a bra, turning back quickly he continued to ease the pain in his hands.

"Gajeel, are you okay?" Lucy asked as she walked up behind him. Seeing the pot on the stove she took it off and turned the stove off.

"How the hell did you not burn your hand?" He asked loudly, looking incredulously at her.

Lucy shrugged her shoulders, "I'm used to it." She took Gajeel's hands out of the water, examing them and frowning. "You should be more careful Gajeel," She scolded. Dragging him back to the living room she sat him on the couch and went into the bathroom; emerging some time later with an ice pack and a bandage wrap. "Give me your hands," She ordered, staring at his hands as she sat next to him. Gajeel obeyed and opened his palms to her, his ears turning slightly red as she bent forward to examine his hands, unconsciously giving him a view of her cream colored breasts. Gulping he turned his head away, staring at a picture on the small glass coffee table.

He remembered taking that picture after their fifth successful mission, he, Lucy and Pantherlily got the full reward, and so Lucy wanted to take a picture with them. His arms were crossed, a frown marring his face and Pantherlily flew overhead, smiling slightly at the Lacrima Camera. But in the end, he still smiled a little, he enjoyed as Lucy giggled at the picture and gave him a copy. He still has it in his little house, right by his bed in a frame.

Lucy looked up at the Dragon Slayer in thought, a small smile gracing her lips. I'm glad I met you Gajeel, she thought to herself as she tended to his burns. Wrapping his hand she clapped her hands together, a bright smile on her face at her handiwork. "Done!" She announced, Gajeel spun his head towards her, and then looked down at his hand. Smirking he patted the girl's head, "Nice job Bunny Girl." Lucy fixed her hair and pouted at him, lunging at him and hugging him. Gajeel and Lucy both fell backwards on the couch, one arm wrapped around her, the other above his head.

"Ne, Gajeel, can I ask you something?" Lucy asked quietly, seeing an affirmative nod from Gajeel she took a deep breath.

"Do you like… Anyone?"

Gajeel's eyes widened at her question, his heart hammering in his chest. "Um…" He seemed uncertain on how to respond, he knew he could trust her so he took in a deep breath, "I do like someone, but I'm not sure if she likes me," He said, is nerves on end as Lucy big brown eyes stared into his red ones.

"Oh…" Lucy turned her head to the side, laying it on his chest. "How do you know that she doesn't like you?"

"Well she doesn't show any signs that she's attracted to me," He scratched the back of his head with his free hand, frowning in thought.

"Maybe she is, you won't know until you try," Lucy reasoned, looking up at him. Her eyes held sadness in them, what was she sad about?

"And how would I try?"

"Do something romantic, in your own way. I'm sure she'll love it," Lucy smiled sadly at him. Gajeel nodded his head slightly, his eyes taking a faraway look.

Lucy sighed; she knew that asking him that question would only bring her sadness. Gajeel liked Levy, no doubt about it. But Levy likes Jet, she recently told Lucy that her and Jet were going out. Lucy was extremely happy for Levy, and took her friends advice to get the guy that she likes.

Lucy sighed again; she looked up at the Dragon Slayer. Gajeel looked down at her, an eyebrow raised. Lucy's heart hammered inside of her chest, I have to do this to find out… But I'm scared it'll ruin our friendship. I can't lose another friend! A lone tear escaped her eye, sliding down her cheek and landing on Gajeel's abdomen. "Oi, Lucy, why are you crying?" Gajeel sat up, pulling Lucy into his lap. Lucy buried her head into his chest, sniffing slightly. "Gajeel, would you ever leave me?" Lucy asked quietly.

"No, never," Gajeel said, his voice serious. He looked down at the sniveling girl in his arms.

"So if I like you and you didn't like me back, you would still be there for me?"

Gajeel's heart stopped; she likes him? He pulled the girl away from him, staring wide eyed at her. "Did you say you like me?" He asked quietly, fearing that what he heard was wrong.

Lucy nodded her head, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand, "Yeah, I like you. But you like someone else, right?"

"No, I don't," He replied instantly.

"Then who? You like Levy right?" Lucy whimpered, her lower lip quivering as tears threatened to spill out of her eyes.

Gajeel shook his head, "I don't like Shrimp," he paused, thinking of the most romantic way to say it was her who he liked. Bringing her closer to him he tilted her chin upwards, hovering his face close enough that they're noses touched.

"I like you." Gajeel closed the gap between them, his lips landing on hers. At first, Lucy didn't move, she just stared wide eyed at the man kissing her right now. Her eyes slowly closed and she kissed him back, slanting his mouth for more room and pushing them down on the couch.

Lucy moaned when she felt his tongue lick her bottom lip, parting her lips his tongue explored her mouth. Lucy's tongue touched his, battling for dominance as his wrapped around hers. Parting for breathe; the two panted slightly, their faces red from lack of air. "You like me? Like really?" Lucy asked quietly, her eyes pleading.

"Yes, idiot, I do." Gajeel's mouth once again landed on hers, groaning when their lips parted and their tongues danced again. His hands roamed her curvaceous figure, gripping her hips as his groin rubbed against hers. Lucy's hands gripped his shoulders; sliding her hands down she rubbed the muscles on his back. Lucy broke their lip lock, gazing into Gajeel's red eyes. "I-I think we're moving too fast," Lucy said.

"Yeah," Gajeel said breathlessly, moving off of the girl beneath him he sat on the couch, his hands in his lap. Lucy sat up and crossed her legs on the couch, staring at the picture on the coffee table. "Lucy," Gajeel said, Lucy turned her head towards him. Her brown eyes filled in admiration.

"Are we… Together?" He asked uncertain, staring down at his hands.

Lucy giggled to herself, scooting closer to Gajeel she hugged his side, "I thought the girl was supposed to ask that question?"

Gajeel chuckled, pulling the girl into a side embrace, "Yeah Lucy, I guess so."

"And to answer your question," Lucy leaned up and kissed his cheek, "We are together." Lucy smiled brightly at him. Gajeel smiled back at the girl; leaning back they both went to sleep in each other's embrace.