The following week Levy saw Gajeel every morning when she left for work. That was something she usually didn't do, so she was a bit surprised when she saw him walk down the stairs. The first morning she saw him he just looked at her with raised eyebrows and a smirk, but as the week passed he was more and more grumpy and tired, especially when he got home. Levy was glad she remembered her keys cause he looked like he could hit someone just for looking at him. He sure didn't look like a nice guy.
Levy managed to remember her keys the whole week, but when she got home on Friday she realized her keys where left at work again. She called Lucy, but the phone died before she answered.
I need a new battery or a new phone,Levy thought with a sigh and put the phone back in her pocket.
A big shadow fell over her and blocked the sun. She looked up to see what it was and found Gajeel standing next to her. He looked tired and in a really bad mood, as he had done the whole week, and Levy knew she probably shouldn't bother him. Yet she heard herself ask him if she could use his phone again. He sighed and shrugged and then nodded a yes. He opened the door and Levy followed him inside. When they got into his apartment he disappeared into the bathroom and Levy called Lucy.
"Hi , Lucy. It's Levy. Guess what, I forgot my keys again."
"Again? Maybe Jet and Droy should come home so he can start reminding you about them again."
"Yeah, maybe. I miss them."
"Where are you now?" Lucy asked.
"Gajeel…"
"Oh, really?"
Levy could hear her friend smiling.
"Yeah, he's my neighbour, you know."
"Come on, it's the third time. He must be doing something right."
"It's not like that. He just happens to come home the same time I do."
"If you say so."
"I do", Levy said. "When can you be here?"
"I don't know. We've just arrived at the hotel."
"Your anniversary!" Levy suddenly remembered. "Congratulations. I'm sorry I forgot about it. I don't want to ruin anything for you. I'll call someone else."
"I… Hey, isn't that Lily?" Lucy said. "I can give him your key and he can bring it to you."
"You can't just give her key to some random guy", Levy heard Natsu say.
"He's not some random guy", Lucy said. "He's Gajeel's friend and Gajeel is Levy's neighbour, and she's with him now. I'm sure he can give her the key."
"I have no responsibility in this", Natsu said.
Levy herd Lucy talk to Lily, who agreed to take the key to Levy. He was on his way to Gajeel anyway. So Levy was gonna get her key, and Lucy and Natsu could celebrate their anniversary.
Levy left the phone in the kitchen and walked out on the balcony where she found Gajeel.
"Lucy and Natsu are celebrating their anniversary, but she found Lily and he's gonna come here with the key."
Gajeel didn't answer. He was leaning against the railing and Levy walked up next to him.
She looked out on the all the trees and bushes and the lake far way. You could see a large part of the city from here.
"This is a great view", she said.
It really was. The sun was shining, making the water sparkle and making a beautiful contrast of shadow and light.
"If you looked up from your books every once in a while you would notice that you have the same view from your own apartment", Gajeel said without looking at her.
"I never noticed. "
"Well, try it sometime."
Gajeel looked at her. She seemed to really enjoy the view. The sun was shining on her hair givng it light blue high lights. She was…. He cleared his throat and looked away, hoping she hadn't noticed. But she had, and she felt her cheeks feel a little warm.
Neither of them said anything more. They glanced at each other a few times but other than that they just stood there looking out over the city. It was a good silence, not awkward or uncomfortable this time.
Levy had no idea how long they were standing there, but the sound of the doorbell surprised her and she winced a little.
Gajeel opened the door and Lily walked into the apartment.
"Are you babysitting or something?" he asked when he saw Levy on the balcony.
"Or somethimg", Gajeel said.
"Do you have my key?" Levy asked and joined them.
"Right here", Lily said and gave it to her.
"Thanks. I'm Levy. I live on the fourth floor."
"You probably shouldn't have told him that. He knows where you live and he had your key. Who knows what he's done with it."
"I wouldn't do anything", Lily reassured Levy and they both looked at Gajeel who shrugged.
"I'm gonna go. Thanks."
Levy left the apartment. She didn't see the looks that were exchanged between Lily and Gajeel.
When Levy got home she walked out on her balcony. It really was a great view, and she had never thought about it before. The balcony was her favorite spot, and yet she had never really been interested in the view. She just loved being out here reading. Of course she had looked out on the city before, but she hadn't seen it the way she did now.
She leaned on the railing and closed her eyes for a moment. It felt really good out here. She opened her eyes and looked up at Gajeel's balcony. He was out there again and when he saw her he winked at her.
