A/N: Okay so here is another chapter. Levy makes some decisions that may end up causing her more trouble than she anticipated. I hated using Droy as her boyfriend, however it is an alternate universe so who else to use? Lol besides maybe Jet, but Droy is fairly good looking until the later episodes. Plus he seems to be the one who is most affected with emotional things. Thank you guys for the follows and favorites. The first chapter to my next story should be up tomorrow. But it's kinda dark. Also the next few chapters will be A LOT darker. Don't worry though this story has a happy ending! ^_^

The week before the dreaded Finals week quickly approached the group of friends. Lucy and Loke studied every night together in preparation for their final. Gajeel sat at his desk as he listened to the couple flirt, thinking about the fact that Levy now had a boyfriend making him almost delirious with jealousy. He made an audible groan as the couple sat on Loke's bed kissing and happy.

Probably didn't have a chance anyways. Hmph. I don't even care what am I worried about? The brute thought to himself as he ignored his studies.

Levy's POV:

The ride back from MU wasn't too bad, the young bluenette was glad for thanksgiving break to be over. The bruising on her side still stung as she sat in her room considering the thing she felt was necessary to do before she could focus on her studies. Finals were only a week away; the bluenette couldn't believe the quarter was already at its end. However she couldn't think about the papers she had to finish or the major test she still hadn't studied for. Taking out her phone she found her boyfriend's number.

Levy: Hey Droy…

Droy: Hey pretty lady, what's up?

Levy cringed at his compliment, contemplating the words to use she began to type.

Levy: I was wondering if we could meet up at the coffee place…

Droy: Yeah of course. See you there in a few!

The petite bluenette made her way to her closet to find the black headband Gajeel had bought her. If I leave now I will have enough time to get there before him she thought to herself, grabbing her keys and locking her door.

As she arrived at the coffee shop she searched the place to see if Droy had arrived yet, ruling that he hadn't, she made her way inside. Grabbing her usual vanilla hazelnut latte she took a seat at a small table and sipped on her coffee. As she sipped, she saw his familiar face enter the shop. Droy instantly saw the bluenette and his smile widened on his tan face. "Hey, how was your break? You hardly text me," his dark eyes bore into Levy's; a concerned look fell over his face. Levy met his dark eyes. "It was good," she sipped her drink. "Well that's good. So, I was thinking that for Christmas and winter break you could come with me to my house and meet my parents. My family would totally love you, they're dying to meet you," his eyes lit up. The petite woman smiled at the dark haired man across from her. "Actually Droy, I was going to stay with my friends over winter break. I think that we should end this. I have to focus on my studies and yeah…"

Droy's smile turned into a frown and the light vanished from his eyes. A chill ran down Levy's arms. Getting up from his seat he slammed his fists down onto the table, causing Levy to jump. "You can't break up with me! I'm the best thing for you. Whatever you stupid bitch. You were a slut anyways. You better watch your back, you'll regret leaving me," he said leaving the table and the shaking girl in the coffee shop. Levy was met by concerned glances by the people sitting in the shop, seeing the terror that was left on her face.

Once she was back in her dorm, she went to her reading nook and cracked a book open. Droy's words whirled in her head. The bruise on her side seemed to flare up. Maybe I am useless… what did I do to deserve this? She thought as she dove deeper into the world the book provided her, allowing her to escape just for a small while.

Levy awoke the next day to ten missed messages from Droy. She scrolled through reading each one as tears formed from the hurtful things she read in the texts. The words slut, bitch, and tease rang through her ears. One of the messages struck a cord, her mind wanting her eyes to deceive her as she read it over and over.

"Your parents shouldn't have ever had you. They would've been better off without you, probably everyone else as well… You're such a waste."

Levy ended up skipping every class the week before finals as every night an onslaught of texts and calls filled her senses. One after the other telling the girl how worthless she was.

She had finally reached the end of her finals, packing her clothes and belongings, hoping that the escape of winter break would ease her mind.

Gajeel's POV:

Once he felt he had done enough studying he found his phone and sent a quick text to his best friend.

Gajeel: Hey Shrimp, hope your week is going better than mine. My last final is tomorrow so we can head out then.

Shrimp: Sounds good. See you tomorrow.

The raven-haired man grabbed his bags from the car as Levy helped take them into Gajeel's home. The house was decorated with white Christmas lights covering every inch of the roof and windows. Wreaths and greenery adorned the door and pillars outside, giving the house a sophisticated Christmas look. Elizabeth had outdone herself once again for the holidays. The inside of the home looked like Christmas had thrown up. Nontraditional Santa's sat on every perch they could. To the right was the living room where the fireplace was crackling as a garland with blue and silver ornaments ran along the white mantle. Silver snowflakes hung above every window downstairs. Elizabeth had placed a variety of sweets on the kitchen bar. Levy's eyes sparkled as they ran across the staircase that had a garland matching the mantle that ran around its railing. On either side of each step sat flickering LED candles.

Gajeel walked in, shutting the door, "Holy shit Granny you outdid yourself this year!" he shouted as the old silver-haired woman gave him a smack on the head. "Language boy!" she shouted back. Levy giggled as Gajeel rubbed his head. "It looks amazing Elizabeth. You always manage to make everything look amazing, but where's the tree?" Levy inquired with a smile. Elizabeth returned the smile, "The two of you can go pick one out and then decorate it all tomorrow. Also, I have prepared your room upstairs miss Levy."

The bluenette gleamed with gratitude towards the old woman and thanked her before heading upstairs with her things. Once in the room she noticed that Granny had put up a small tree adorned with orange tinsel and white ornaments that resembled a variety of sweets. A small present box sat on the desk for Levy with a note attached.

Levy Dear,

You are a strong and beautiful woman. Stay strong and remember your worth. Gajeel and I love you and care about you deeply. Merry Christmas.

Love, Granny.

Levy opened the box to find a pair of book shaped earrings. Putting them in her ears the bluenette smiled in the mirror and made her way back downstairs to Gajeel's room.

Gajeel walked into his room and greeted Lily who he'd been away from the past couple of weeks. The black cat immediately began to purr and meow, happy to his owner home. Granny had put a black Christmas tree in the brute's room and had red tinsel with silver dragon ornaments adorning it. He found a note stuffed into the fake branches.

Gajeel,

If you don't tell that woman that you love her, I will do so for you. I want

Grandchildren before I'm dead. You need to tell her you feelings. Merry Christmas, and remember if you don't tell her I'll skin you alive.

Love, Granny.

Gajeel face-palmed and set the note on his dresser. Levy appeared in the door way as he made his way to unpack all of his things. "Gajeel look what Elizabeth got for me. Isn't she the sweetest?" she said showing him her ears. "Yeah she's sweet alright," he retorted eyeing the note he had received. "Well I just wanted to show you… If you didn't have anything planned for tonight, I will be in my room doing what I do best. Later Gajeel" she voiced before leaving.

As Levy cracked open a book her phone chimed. Glancing at the screen, she saw a picture of her and Gajeel packing his car at his university. Text appeared on her screen suddenly replacing the photo.

Droy: A new boyfriend already? I knew you were a slut. I hope he breaks your pathetic heart. Then you'll come running back to me. Worthless Bitch.

Hot tears threatened to spill from her eyes as she threw her phone across the room. Grabbing a soft blanket she pulled it over her head. Sleep soon encompassed the girl as her phone chimed well into the night.