A/N
Hello! This is an early update...In advance because I realized that there will be a christmas break soon!
I hope you enjoy this~~ This is reallyyyyy long compared to the other ones. Consider it a Christmas gift? Sorry to the haters out there. Tee hee.
Thanks to: Musicbooks.2011, dddk000 and previous reviewers for the support!
Love- HK
Chapter 7: Sweet Saturday
by crownbutt123
"Levy-chan! There you are!"
Lucy ran to her best friend, turned around in return. The blunette grinned at the blonde who entered through the glass doors.
"Hi Lu, I was just…" she shyly fiddled with her fingers.
"Of course you visited the library" the blonde stated. "I was looking all over for you — but then where else?" Both of them laughed.
Lucy looked up at the glass shelves and smiled. As a reader herself, Lucy appreciated how well arranged the books were. Tall ones were compiled with tall ones, whereas the short ones were leaning against other short ones. Whoever did this must have OCD, thought Levy, who undoubtedly did not know how to clean her own books.
A moment later, Natsu and Sting entered, followed with Rogue.
"Yo!" Natsu and Sting greeted. They looked at each other and threw punches towards their chests.
"I greeted her first Tiger!"
"No! I did! copy-cat pink!"
"Please excuse these morons, ladies." Rogue slightly bowed at the girls who where laughing. Their bodies were wracking from too much laughter. It was interesting how Sting and Natsu could look alike, and even act alike.
The pink and strawberry blonde men followed up with a criticism against Rogue. Levy thought it was especially cute when Sting called Rogue a "romantist," because, according to her record of books, Rogue was nowhere near a romantist. But then again, was Sting even a reader?
"Guys….stop being..haha.. you're so funny!" Lucy managed to laugh out at the three boys, now grabbing at eachother's throats.
"Tch!" They all said in unison.
"So…" Levy calmed down, "what brings you guys to the library of all places?" She expected an answer that met her expectations. Something along the lines of 'because I like books.' She didn't know why, but already she found herself having a liking for the boys. They were bright, lively, and somewhat attractive. Oh? Who was she fooling? They are models, after all. And sexy ones.
"Well, Natsu-san was giving us a tour, and we were passing by." Sting stated, his arms folded behind his head. The girls noticed that Sting always seemed to have on eye closed, not intentionally, but habitually.
"Oh I see" Levy said, a hint of disappointment. She was reminded once again that finding a person with similar interest is always so hard for her.
Lucy stood, "Oh that's cool. I just finished my tour with Mira-san and came to find Levy too." She winked and nudged Levy, "And it seems like my best friend here didn't even bother touring and headed straight here."
The other boys chuckled, Natsu saying "ooooh ahhhh" as if Levy was some mystical nymph. Maybe reading and loving books were unfound qualities in the modern world.
The blunette blushed, "shush Lu-chan…I get the way…somewhat"
"right….." Lucy said, unconvinced.
Another bomb of laughter exploded as Levy pouted. She looked away, but coincidently, met eye contact with the man she last expected to see.
Crimson eyes paused for a moment, and if she were correct, his eyes shifted to Sting's direction as well.
They continued to stare through the only glass wall that was dividing them.
Time resumed, and Gajeel nonchalantly continued moving large boxes of books onto the glass wagon. Wait…books!
"Lu-chan, I'll be right back!"
"huh?" Lucy turned around from her conversation with Natsu.
"Where?"
But the question never reached Levy. Lucy only got a moment to see Levy on the other side of the transparent wall, running towards the tall man. For a moment, Lucy thought that her hopes were right.
Until she saw Levy going straight to grab the books, not even looking up at the man. She sighed. Sometimes her friend was too oblivious. She turned around to continue talking about her possible ideas with Natsu for the shooting. The twins joined their conversation, obviously trying to put them together with a lovey-dovey concept. They were all seated in the open tables provided at the library, which were also designed with clear glass.
Gajeel stared at the bluenette. He had noticed her before, but tried to appear apathetic. He hadn't meant to attract her attention. But he knew from the moment he saw her running at him that she was not interested in talking to Gajeel. Her eyes glittered for the books.
He mentally eyerolled at himself, feeling stupid for even thinking that such a beauty would come running at him with a bright smile. Maybe Lily was right; he needed some love.
She lifted one up, "Gajeel? Are these yours?" The sparkle was still there, and it was unsettling in a levitating manner for his stomach.
"Uh.. Yea."
"Wow..!" She shrieked in happiness. His eyes widened at her unexpected response.
"I didn't know someone would also be interested in 'Machiavelli'!" She smiled not at Gajeel,but at the book to his disappointment. "Discourses…I remember reading this in highschool."
"Gihi."
"Geehee?" She looked up, finally meeting his eyes. He blushed slightly at her funny response.
"Yea. Gihi."
"What is that? Pfftt" She covered her mouth in embarassment. She pretty much laughed at him.
"O-oi! I laugh this way!"
"Sorry..! but pft..!" She started cracking up, laughing like no tomorrow. His blush was now visible.
"Is something very amusing miss Levy?" Lily made his way from behind, smiling knowingly at Levy. She brushed her smile off and looked at him. She had never met him but from the way he had addressed her, she already had a good impression.
He was also carrying a pack of books himself — a cherry on top of the impression cake.
"Oh, hello" She wiped a tear from her eye. Gajeel "tch"-ed and continued stacking the books carefully in the glass wagon.
"It's Lily" He greeted, letting his hand out. She responded and told the tanned man a small introduction herself. Gajeel, who was angrily watching, wondered how someone can be so slick- so suave. For the first time ever, Gajeel wanted to be in Lily's shoes for a little. Maybe a bit longer than just 'little.'
"Are those books yours?" she inquired, pointing at Lily's pile, curious of what titles they held.
"Why, no. These belong to this grumpy man." He gestured to the truly grumpy man who looked back with the same stony face Levy had seen on the first day.
"oh…" Levy looked at Gajeel, who pretended to be focused on getting the books cleaned. When in reality, he was listening intently.
"Quite unbelievable, yes?"
"Yes..actually. I mean," she shyly fidgeted, a habit of hers "I didn't mean to be judgemental."
At that comment, Lily chuckled. He found why Gajeel had shown a liking towards her, although he would never admit it. She was cute and innocent, with the body curves of a woman.
"I didn't think so either." When Gajeel was out of his sight to get another pile of his books, Lily continued, whispering a little closer to Levy,
"In fact, I only recently found out his love for books. Though, " he laughed in between, "he never admits it." She looked at him in disbelief.
"Is that so? Interesting."
She glanced at the subject of the conversation, trying to imagine the pierced grunt reading silently in his bed with his legs curled up. Wait, do guys read like that?
How could she know when she'd never another man who liked books? Even her best colleagues, Jet and Droy, at Magnolia University never read a single book. Even on Test Days, ironically, they would try to ask other members for cheat sheets, chase test takers, and google everything. Jet went to the point of trying to hack into the University system. Men are unbelievable.
Gajeel was heading back, so Levy wisely dropped the conversation, "So….Lily, are you just helping him clean?"
"Indeed. We do this every month." Lily moved the stack in his arms to the wagon, finding it uncomfortable under Gajeel's piercing gaze (aka. death glare). But the tanned man was enjoying every moment of this, it was hard to hide his smile.
"Oh? What for?" She tilted her head in question.
"Well, Gajeel reads them. Buys More." Levy's eyes slightly widened, "Needs space. It's an endless cycle miss Levy."
"I see….that's…"
Gajeel's ears perked up, anticipating what she would say. What Gajeel didn't realize was that his whole body stopped altogether. And to say Lily was amused was an understatement. Keen as he is, Lily knew all so well ridiculously ignorant Gajeel was being at the moment; he wanted to slap himself to prevent any laughing.
Levy finally said, "…Amazing!"
Her sparkles reappeared, while Gajeel's sparkle formed. He was happy. Fucking happy to hear that comment. He wanted to smile like a dork, and he didn't even understand why so. His stomach became light, wanting to fly out of his body.
"Right?" Lily said casually, "by the way, miss Levy, if you are interested in these books, I'm pretty sure Gajeel can lend you his collection."
Levy glanced at the intimidating man, who met her eyes too. He was crouched on the floor, picking up books, and Levy thought his position was more helpful than having him standing. He was always towering over her.
In Gajeel's mind; however, he was cursing at the flower-man. He hated how the tanned man would slyly make Gajeel talk. The man had a knack at putting Gajeel up for catch-22's.
"well…." Gajeel started, but then got an idea.
"mhm?" she smiled in anticipation.
"I usually put them on the library shelf…"
"mhm..!" She nodded like a dork, and Gajeel had to admit, it was the cutest ever.
"but, as you could see back there, it's too full. We were plannin' on taking these home. But if you're interested —"
"I am!"
"Er…" He scratched his black manes. Lily, who was discretely listening, continued to move the books. It was the last pile, so Lily made sure to walk very slowly to make form of what the two were saying.
"I could always pull this wagon into your house." Gajeel stated, rubbing his neck nervously.
Levy literally jumped when Gajeel insisted on allowing her the privilege to read his books.
"oh my gosh! really?" She instantly grabbed Gajeel's hands, hugging them to her chest. It took a very long moment,timeless, for Gajeel to piece together what she was saying. His headache returned from sudden dizziness.
"I-"
"Thank you! When could I have them?" She yelled aloud, obviously emphasizing herself as the happiest person on earth.
"uh…." Gajeel merely stared at her hands, unable to let the words come out of his mouth. They were stuck at his throat, and unwilling to just…just…! Say it!
"We could drop it off for you tomorrow." Lily fluently said, finishing the sentence for him. And Gajeel didn't even know how to take it; was he supposed to be thankful? Still, something inside him kept telling him that he was being a pussy, and Lily was acting like the hero.
Tch.
"Wow..! That'd be great..!" She tightened her grip on his hands, shrieking with excitement. Gajeel worried if his cheek blushes were evident. But she was too happy at the moment to look.
"You're not busy tomorrow, right Gajeel?" Lily smirked, and looked down at the blushing man. The black haired man glared back, acknowledging Lily's suggestions. When did that damn flower come here anyways? Eavesdropping was what he lived for, seriously - Gajeel thought.
"aah." (*for those of you who don't know what this sounds like, watch the anime of Fairy tail! He simply emphasizes the ah as a response as "yes.") Gajeel replied simply.
Levy didn't hesitate to let go of Gajeel's hands and take out her phone from her back pockets. It was nothing special, just the common Iphone 5. A 6 model, she thought, was too large for her unaccommodating hands. When his hands dropped, Gajeel frowned in slight disappointment. They were so soft in his hands.
"Um… could I have your numbers? so that.." she was pressing the passwords to unlock the phone whilst she was saying, "I could tell you my home address."
The ego inside Gajeel's mind was jumping wildly on a trampoline, as if it had witnessed a victory. She wanted his number! His number!
"Um. Sure." His response belied his true excitement. It was a coincidence how his was also an Iphone, the same 5 and silver and all. He wondered if hers was also a 32G.
"here." She handed the phone to his hands. They exchanged their phones and allowed themselves to type in their own numbers. The exchange happened again, and Gajeel suddenly smirked. Levy, unsettled, glared at him.
"gihi."
"Why are you…smiling like a creep.."
"Just thought it was nice to name you."
"what do you mean…" Her glare intensified. She jumped and pranced in front of Gajeel to look at his phone, but he had stood up during their number exchange. And the big height difference played a real disadvantage.
"Let me look!" she jumped.
"Not til' ya beg, Shorty." He teased, not realizing his casual language was blurting out. He had let his guard down. Lily, who had long been gone back to Gajeel's office-room, would have smacked him for talking rudely.
"What did you type my name as!" She puffed, her hands on her hips.
She gave up on trying to look at his phone. And everytime she jumped to reach his arms, Gajeel would unintentionally stare at her small mounds, bouncing ever so slightly. If all he had to do was keep his arm up high to see that, he would never feel numb until forever.
She was so adorable yet so sexy.
"What ya think." His smirk never faded, but only intensified. Deep inside, he was sighing in relief that she didn't notice his staring at her chest.
"Let me see. 'Short stuff'?" She bluntly said, also losing control of her anger. Seriously, he was so nice and calm in offering to lend his books a moment ago. Now he was back to being the jerk! She felt the urge to just punch him in the chin, where his piercings shined, wondering if they would bleed violently. Sometimes reading too many suspense books made her become violent and a little too imaginative.
And if he seriously thinks that I didn't catch him staring, he's also stupid. What a creep. Levy thought. She realized he was ogling, and tried to act naturally as possible. Normally people would feel ashamed, but she was getting angry at her boob size once again. What if he thought they were small? Immediately, she scratched the thought.
"Shrimp." At that, Levy came back to reality.
"no." She looked up at him, her glare intensifying.
"Shrimp."
"you are unbelievable, you know that?" She stated, still glaring.
He gihi-ed. "Ain't gonna change no nothin'." He pressed save on 'Shrimp' and shoved the device into his pockets.
"Unbelievable." She turned on her heels to go back to Lucy, trying her best to look composed. But Gajeel was not over with her yet.
"Ya sure ya wanna stomp out like that?" He smiled devilishly, showing off his sharp teeth. When Levy turned around, she actually thought she was imagining. But…really. Were those really his teeth?
"What if I do?" She challenged.
"The book company might face a tragic accident on the way to Shrimp's home.." He threatened jokily.
"hmph!"
She turned around swiftly, once again. Why did he have to be so despicable? She thought. Levy couldn't understand what was the matter with his manners. Everything from the way he walked, talked, teased were so crude. Where was Lily? For some reason, she wanted to talk to Lily, and he was just more comfortable. Not the mention that Lily was far better at being a gentleman.
A gentleman indeed.
Gajeel watched her silently fuming on her way back to her group of friends. Although, he was being the dominating ass back there, he didn't mean any of it. He didn't mean to make her mad. But, nothing had the intended effect when he dealt with her. He couldn't understand why he was so stupid. He'd always end up looking at Levy walking away from him…not that he didn't like the view. He loved every bit of her retreating form.
Now he was becoming a pervert.
"Great. Just fucking great." He facepalmed himself for chasing her away again and went to find his darn right-hand man. Right now, he felt like punching him, because that was how he dealt with everything. Punches, punches everywhere.
"…-ch a jerk!"
The angry little blunette barged back into the library, oblivious to the confused stares of everyone.
Lucy looked at the boys, and without giving another glance, she went up to Levy's side.
"Levy…what's wrong?" She was truly concerned and felt guilty. She should have followed Levy, but when Lucy also wanted things to go well with her and the Kurogane. Lucy was no idiot. It was obvious that the man had interest in the blunette. But, judging by the way Levy barged in, her efforts should have been present.
"Gajeel was his name right? God." Levy sat down angrily pulling on the small chairs. The screeching sound made Rogue "yikes."
Then, the blunette continued, "is he always such a jerk?" She looked at Sting and Rogue in particular, because asking Lucy would have led to no answers.
Sting smirked, "Well, Gajeel-san is anti-social."
"The epitome of anti-social." Rogue corrected, and Lucy laughed.
"You know what? I really like your description there. " Levy murmured and leaned in on the desk, putting her face down.
"Where's Natsu?" Levy asked suddenly, realizing that the pink haired man was nowhere to be seen.
"Washroom," Sting stated.
"I see.." Levy put her head down again on the table.
Lucy smiled and decided to pry more answers from the twins, "does he even talk with anyone?"
"You know…it's actually surpr — " Rogue said, but was cut off by Sting's boisterous claim.
"You know what? That's a question I wanted to ask!"
Rogue's eyebrow twitched in annoyance while Levy acted like she was uninterested. But, she wanted to hear the rest of Rogue's response. If Sting was wondering about Gajeel, then surely it proved her point that Gajeel was a mysterious man indeed.
"Let me continue" Rogue stated, and Sting gave a little 'tch' like Natsu. They had so much in common, thought Lucy.
"I'm sorry to say this Levy, but I have never seen Gajeel talk to anyone." The three looked at him in confusion. Lucy waved her hand motion to tell him to explain further.
"I think that, Levy, you are the first person he has ever talked t— "
"No.." Levy cut him off. "Why me?"
She swung her arms in the air. Sting looked at her, and Levy slightly blushed. She didn't know why she would blushing at his glance, but she did nevertheless. Was it the topic of Gajeel that was making her blush? No way. Absolutely not.
Sting smirked, and slightly gritted his teeth as he said the next four words.
"Maybe he likes you" he grudgingly said, slightly regretting.
At that, everyone went dead silent. Levy was in total disbelief, denying any evidence that was becoming more and more true. Lucy, who also thought that as well, was more cautious than shocked. She had meant to suggest Sting's comment to Levy later when they were alone. Who would've thought Sting would just blurt it out?
Rogue made no expression, just dead shock at the idea that his role-model was in love. In love with someone other than him. No implications, but Rogue would appreciate some attention and respect from the Kurogane himself.
But everyone had one idea in mind: That what Sting had said can only be true.
"What's wrong guys? Am I missing out on something?"
Natsu smiled and tapped on Lucy's shoulder, surprising everyone. He was sure the kill joy.
Sting was about to repeat what he had said, and Levy shot up from her seat to cover his mouth before he even pronounced a syllable.
She honestly didn't want Natsu to know. Judging from what she had seen, Natsu was not one for secrets or etiquette. He said whatever he wanted to say. That was Natsu.
"N-nothing!" Lucy said, understanding Levy's actions. "We were just teasing — "
Rogue helped too, "— that you were in the bathroom too long."
"Eh? How could you!" Natsu went into flames (metaphorically) and charged at Sting and Rogue. Levy took that moment to shift beside Lucy and whispered in her ears,
"Nice slip."
"I'm smarter than you think miss bookworm." She winked.
"Haha should've known Lu." They watched the three brawl at each other. Silence began to crawl in, leaving the girls speechless. So, Levy decided to ask Lucy for possible answers.
"Did you think the same way?" Lucy looked at her in the eyes in confusion. Levy didn't need to be asked what she meant, "you know…that Gajeel might have interest."
"oh."
"yeah."
"honestly Lev…." Lucy looked at the boys again, not meeting her friend's gaze. "I did think have the same idea as Sting…But I had no grounds to claim it with certainty."
"I see.." Levy blushed. It was wierd how this conversation was taking place with her being the subject, not Lucy. She felt like high school all over again. Jet and Droy. They were certainly crazy over her.
"But…Lev. I think it's true." Levy slightly glared in anticipation. Or more like apprehension.
"I mean…if Sting, who's also a guy —"
BANG.
Suddenly, some books were knocked over, and the two girls heard them blaming it was Natsu's fault. And they resumed fighting.
Lucy sighed and continued. "I mean, Sting's a guy. He also knows Gajeel more than us. And if he said that so soundly, I would not doubt it." Lucy looked at Levy, expecting a response. The blunette looked at the books the boys were picking up, only to be reminded of her conversation with Gajeel.
"You know Lu." She started. "I do doubt it. There is just no way that a model, top in Magnolia, would even like me."
"I guess.." Lucy said sheepishly. Her point made sense too. They had just got to FT yesterday. Maybe Gajeel just wanted to be friends.
Levy looked at Lucy's understanding smile and she flashed a smile herself as well. This is why she loved Lucy. She was so comprehending and easygoing.
"YOU THREE! YOU THINK I DIDN'T NOTICE YOUR ACTIONS?"
Erza's sudden entrance made Levy and Lucy jump. Sting, Rogue, and Natsu's soul left them immediately. Sweatdrops were falling everywhere on their body.
"looks like there's more to Erza Scarlet than we know of! " Lucy giggled as Natsu got smacked in the ear by Erza. He was KO-ed. And to say Sting and Rogue were afraid would be mild. They apologized on their knees right away, earning absolve from Scarlet.
"Yea.. she's scary" Levy stated, giggling.
"Are you girls enjoying your stay?"
Lucy and Levy jumped. SHE'S FAST!
"O-of course!" Lucy said.
"Great. Mind if I sit here?" Erza asked, her previous actions betrayed by her sudden politeness.
Levy could understand why Erza was so feared, even by the CEO himself.
"No problem!" the girls answered in unison. Erza sat herself down.
"Have you guys discussed some ideas about the event coming up?"
Yep. She's in business mode all the time thought Lucy, who spoke up first. "Yea! Natsu and I decided to have a shooting with Rudolf. Both of us giving off the typical Christmas theme."
"oh?" Erza and Levy listened carefully.
"Yes! And we chose it because we're going to be on the back page anyways. It wouldn't hurt to not promote specific brands on the back right?" Lucy proudly said, looking up at Erza for her thoughts.
"Yes. I agree. That's a number one customer for us!" She winked at Lucy, "You seem to know the system in and out."
Lucy blushed and Levy added a compliment jokingly "she reads FT pages every single minute. Teehee."
"It seems like we are lucky to work with someone who has passion." Erza giggled slightly.
"I'm more grateful!" Lucy's perky voice rung the room. The Twins and Natsu, as if called by Lucy's voice, came to join the table. Sting had to grab another table's seat to join, and decided to slide in right beside Levy before Rogue could take the seat.
"We have discussed our's too." Rogue said, as if to be proud. Erza appreciated their efforts and nodded for him to continue.
"For the brands you have provided us to portray as best as we can, we thought a manly concept would be nice."
"Why so?" Erza sharply questioned. She didn't say it to show doubt, but to test their abilities to express their ideas.
"Well…Rolex* is a most reputable for their suits and watches, so we were going to pose with the image of — "
" — rich ass men readying to propose." Sting cut in.
At their comment, the girls giggled. It was a sign of approval, since Erza herself nodded with a smile. Natsu, however, thought it was lame. But what could he say in front of the Erza?
"Great. I see that is fitting." Erza commented and mentally took note to write it down on her diary.
Sting leaned on his chair, brushing Levy's shoulder. She looked beside with a slight blush. "I hope we get a king's throne to sit on~" he stated confidently. Then he added, "and I'm looking forward to have my face flawless, Levy-san~" He winked at her, and Levy could only stutter.
"O-of course!" Her previous confusion with Gajeel was all blown away. Sting was too much of an influence on her. Levy could feel her heart slightly pumping faster. Oh Mavis… She thought.
Lucy missed their small flirting because she was too busy hiding her own blush ever since Natsu took his seat beside her.
"It seems like you all have great ideas." Erza stood up suddenly, "now, I will excuse myself." She smiled and waved her byes.
The five were left alone again. Natsu wanted attention for a while now, but Erza's presence was not helping at all.
"Hey Luce! Let's go out tomorrow!" Right off the bat.
"Ehh?" Lucy became a tomato and everyone's eyes went wide, and Rogue almost fell off his chair. He knew Natsu was blunt like Sting, but not that blunt. The 'Twins' wondered where he got his lessons on wooing a woman.
"Come on~ Luce!"
Apparently Natsu mistook Lucy's silence of shock for silence of refusal. Levy slightly nudged her girlfriend to hurry up and accept the offer.
"Okay…but only if we can all go out together!" Lucy exclaimed, flushed. She pointed at the Twins too, meaning to include the other members.
"That's great!" Natsu grinned and jumped happily. It was hard to guess his age from the way he reacted to everything.
Rogue and Sting smirked. "I guess it's not a bad idea" Rogue suggested.
"Had nothin' to do anyways..!" Sting added.
Everyone looked at Levy for her response. She looked at them, feeling rushed from the sudden decision. Right when she was about to agree, she remembered that her book delivery was tomorrow.
Oops, she thought realizing she hadn't planned it with Gajeel. No time, No house address. She needed to text him now.
"Actually that's a great idea" Levy waved sheepishly, "but let me just text someone first.."
As Levy took out her phone, she could feel Lucy was trying to see who she would even text. Lucy always teased Levy if she had a secret date, and Levy always smashed her face with a pillow.
The phone's password entered, it unlocked the screen. That was when Natsu decided to ask Lucy for her number. Although Levy was liberated from Lucy's gaze, she still had Sting's gaze to get through. He had his arms behind his back, but she knew for certain that he was looking curiously.
Rogue was simply on his own phone, looking through Facebook.
"Let me see…" Levy stuck her tongue out, searching through her contacts. She went to 'G' and Sting knew right away who it would be. So he interrupted her.
"Let me give you my number." He said as he snatched her phone from her hands. Levy blinked at his sudden actions.
He typed his number and, with a smirk on his face, wrote his name to show it to Levy. Levy giggled. His name was 'Sting the Sexy.'
"Why aren't you quite vain?" She mocked; nonetheless she pressed 'save' without protest.
"Every knows that..! heh" he smiled and excused the group that he and Rogue needed to leave to feed their cats. Levy gave a warm smile and waved goodbye.
Where was I… Levy pondered, blankly looking at her phone.
"Oh..right."
She found Gajeel's name and pressed the message button. She tapped away on her phone.
[Levy]: Gajeel..! It's Shrimp. My home address is Lucky Street, 11th Avenue. House #: 00009. Thank you once again!.
She pressed send and waited. She didn't want to ask when he would be coming around.
Levy frowned, thinking, If he even would come by.
"I think we're done here Lil'"
Gajeel wiped the sweat off from his pierced eyebrows. After having a little punching session with Lily, Gajeel had been moving around his office furniture to better organize everything.
He also wanted to get his mind off the bluenette.
"I agree." Lily came up to him with his button-down he was wearing. He took his t-shirt off and cleaned the sweat off his face and started wearing the button down. Gajeel decided it was to do so as well.
The white T-shirt Gajeel was wearing was being pulled around his neck when somebody suddenly barged into the room. Both Lily and Gajeel stared in shock: They were both pretty much naked.
Gajeel's heart skipped a beat when he noticed blue locks.
"Mavis! Juvia is mad at Gajeel-kun!" It was funny how she was totally unfazed in the presence of two half-naked men.
"You tend to come in when I'm stripping." Gajeel smirked, adding another comment, "You sick of Gray?"
"Despicable!" Juvia blurted, not even a blush on her cheeks. Juvia used to blush and be embarassed, but Gajeel's ass personality made them become friends and only friends. Because Juvia had an ass personality that only Gajeel and Lily witnessed.
"Awe. Gajeel don't sulk. She obviously liked my tanned skin better than your scarred ones." He smirked mischievously.
"You two are ridiculous." She sighed. As if she remembered something all of a sudden, Juvia ran straight to Gajeel and punched his bare chests.
"And you!"
Gajeel was taken aback. "What's the prob? You wanna check me out longer?" He said, with his usual nonchalant expression.
Lily chuckled aloud. The older one wondered how such a vain, contemptuous man like Gajeel would squirm in front of the tiny blunette. Love could do mysterious things to people.
"No! Jackass! You — " Juvia lifted the bag she had brought with her. As she shoved it into his chest, it made clinking sounds.
"huh?" He looked down at his friend, still uncomfortable for not wearing his top yet.
"Remember how you drank in my office last week? Well thanks for the clean up!"
She opened the black bag, revealing five bottles of Smirnoffs, all different flavors.
Gajeel suddenly remembered. "Oh. You mean the day I wanted to try all that?"
"Yes, you idiot." Lily laughed at their conversation. He thought it must have happened when he was away in Crocus.
"What made Gajeel drink in your 'transparent' office?" Lily laughed out.
"Well…" She started dropping the bottles at his feet. "This stupid idiot said he was lonely without his dark man."
"Oi!" Gajeel barked, finally putting his blue crewneck on.
"Awe." Lily smirked, "that's so cute Gajeel."
Gajeel deadpanned "Shut up flower hoe."
"Well, clean this shit up. I am going to take care of my work now!" She stomped out. But right before she closed the door to Gajeel's office, she heard him say "your 'work' only consists of being pretty for you damn lame Gray SAMA!"
She ignored the idiot and left to her own office.
"So…" Lily started "..care to explain the bottles?"
"What is there to explain." Gajeel put his wallet in his back pocket and put his phone in his hands.
"Why you drank there?"
"I tested to see if Gray would get jealous." he stated matter-of-factly. He knew why Lily was asking him unnecessary questions. It was because Lily knew that Gajeel would never drink where people could see him. He hated the public, and Lily thought it was exotic how Juvia bought Gajeel's reason.
"Oh now is that so?" Gajeel heard his tone and realized that his response was futile; the older man was prying for answers now. Damn geezer.
"Yes, now fuck off." He readied to get out of his office.
"I didn't know you cared for her love life." Gajeel stopped in his tracks. He really wasn't going to drop it huh?
"Look flower. She's hopeless. I feel pity. " Gajeel turned to look at Lily in the eyess.
He was smirking for Mavis' sake.
"Pity? Nothing more?"
Gajeel gave up. "Okay. I want her to work out with Gray."
"Thought so." Lily triumphantly closed his eyes like an old man, and walked out the door like the victor.
"You're such a bitch Lil."
"I'm glad I'm good at something."
"Tch."
The two walked out of their office and listened the silence. It was quiet, which meant that everyone had left for home.
"Fuck. I gotta close down?" Gajeel slumped his shoulders.
"I'm here with you bae."
"That is just disgusting Lil." He glared at the tanned man in disgust.
"Just wanted to try." Lily smiled teasingly.
"Get a wife man."
Gajeel joked and then heard a "Sha-bi-doo" from his phone. He had a liking for wierd sound effects.
Who would text me at this time? He thought and curiously took out his phone.
[Shrimp]: Gajeel..! It's Shrimp. My home address is Lucky Street, 11th Avenue. House #: 00009. Thank you once again!.
He smiled like a wicked man, which did not go unnoticed by his tanned best friend.
[Gajeel]: Gihi. I think I know who Shrimp is.
To his surprise, she replied back right away.
[Shrimp]: Of course.
[Gajeel]: Hm. What time do you want me to bring your jewels?
[Shrimp]: Um…9a.m.? Are you fine with that..?
Gajeel smirked. He woke up at 11 a.m. on Sundays, or later. But being the man in love, he agreed.
[Gajeel]: Sure.
[Gajeel]: See ya then, Shrimp.
[Shrimp]: Really? Shrimp? You are only forgiven because you're coming with books.
[Shrimp]: My name's Levy.
[Gajeel]: K' Shrimp.
[Gajeel]: Gihi.
[Shrimp]: -.- See you tomorrow.
Gajeel smirked and was about to put his phone back in place when it rang again.
[Shrimp]: But…Thank you in advance…!
Gajeel laughed at his phone. She was so intriguing: one moment she'll be happy, and then she'll suddenly snap. He had to give it to her that she sure was feisty. And he liked every moment of it.
"You're telling me to get a wife?" Lily smirked.
Gajeel slightly jumped at the tanned man, who cunningly leaned in on him, looking at Gajeel's phone screen. Gajeel shut the screen off and elbowed the man in the chest.
"Fuck off."
"Just teasin'."
"Right."
Gajeel and Lily left, the latter man double-checking if the doors are all locked. Gajeel didn't even bother to look behind to check on the man. He stared up in the sky. It was fogging itself into darkness, the sunlight already kicked out of its position.
Gajeel smiled. A geniune one. And Lily noticed his unusual actions, but decided to retreat and watch from behind. The mahogany man vigilantly watched Gajeel with amusement.
Gajeel, of course, was unaware of the pair of eyes at his sides. He was still smiling, actually unknowingly, thinking about tomorrow. He looked at the time: December 05th, 7:57 p.m.
He mentally calculated how many hours he had to busy himself with to finally meet Levy. So he decided to help his stomach.
"Ramen?" Gajeel looked to his side, and was caught off guard because Lily was staring at him with a very annoying smirk plastered proudly on his face. Just the type of smile anyone would want to snatch off for the sake of satisfying oneself.
"Sounds good to me." He replied.
"Then, yer payin'."
"And why is that?" Lily still smirked.
"Cuz yer smirking like an annoyin' piece of shit."
"Ouch. I would pay if you are more nice. " He pretended to be offended, and Gajeel rolled his eyes. He was a cat in every aspect.
"You are retarded."
"Still not nice enough.." Lily huffed.
"You sound Shrimpy."
"Miss her much? Awe."
Gajeel glared. "Bye."
Lily looked at his young friend leaving with his hands in his pockets, walking towards the station. They agreed long ago that out of all the ramen restuarants, the one at Denish was the best. Which explained that Gajeel was acting like he was angry, when in reality, was taking Lily there.
How cute, thought Lily. It was so fun teasing him.
But Lily was surprised when Gajeel just referenced to his 'shrimp' a moment ago. Could it be he is coming in terms with his own emotions?
While pondering, Lily looked up and saw Gajeel stopped below the stairs of the station. He still had a grumpy expression, and was calling out to Lily.
"Oi! Hurry up!"
Lily laughed boisterously. "Thought you were going to leave me!"
"You know what? I am."
Lily walked a tad faster to keep up with the taller man. On the way, he noticed some girls taking their smartphones out to take a photo of Gajeel. But, not a single female had the bravery to go up to him for a selfie. Lily looked at Gajeel's face in wonder what people were afraid of. It took only a second. It was his piercings and red eyes.
"Wait up..!" Lily and Gajeel stood beside each other.
"Fuck you. People'r starin'."
"Watch your language when people are 'starin' " Lily purposely immitated his way of speech.
"You mockin' me?"
"Nope. Just doubting the longevity of your fame." Lily smiled.
"I wonder how I even put up with you."
Lily cracked up. "That's my line Kurogane."
"Gihi. Be glad yer dealin' with someone like me now!"
"Haha…Mavis."
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