Chapter 10
I know a bit OOC but that's what love does to you!
"Morning." She whispered and then planted a soft kiss on his lips.
It had been so natural and come straight from the heart that she hadn't realised what she had done until it happened.
Gajeel looked at her shocked. Both at her doing it and how nice it had felt – being greeted by a kiss in the morning.
"Morning." He replied to her in a slight daze. She looked incredibly appealing now. Not meeting his gaze and biting her lip.
"Sorry." She whispered to him and gave a surprised 'eep' when he, slightly roughly, grabbed her chin and brought her eyes to him.
He looked at her sternly, eyes boring into hers.
"Did you mean to kiss me?" She nodded dumbly still lost in his eyes. "Then don't ever apologise for something like that."
To emphasise he leaned in and kissed her more roughly than he intended. She gasped into his mouth and then wrapped her arms around his shoulders pulling him close.
Yet again they parted, panting for breath.
Levy looked into his face, her heart swelling. "Gajeel, I…" she started but his finger stopped her.
"Not yet bookworm. Wait a bit longer and then tell me when you're sure." He wasn't going to add his own feelings yet. He knew how he felt but wasn't ready to tell her till he knew she was sure.
This little, physically weak, woman had the ability to destroy him at a word – and he wasn't referring to her solid script magic.
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Once again the couple were very quiet on their way for breakfast.
They had to face the situation that yesterday was their last night together. What were they going to do?
Gajeel gently put his hand in the small of her back as he ushered her through the door into the guild.
Inside they saw two distinct groups waiting for them that beckoned them over.
Gajeel looked at her worried as he saw the coven waiting for her.
She smiled up at him and gently tippy toed and pecked him on the cheek in reassurance.
It amazed Levy how much these little things were coming to them more naturally.
What would they do after today? Everyone else still thought they had married in secret. It might be a bit strange if they suddenly stopped being around each other so much…
When she thought of that her heart sank. She didn't want to be apart from him. Looking over the bar at him arguing with Natsu about something she couldn't stop the look on her face. She may not have been so happy if she knew what they were arguing over.
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"Oh, they're so cute together."
"Look at her." Cana stated in wonderment. "She's got it bad for him."
The other ladies, Erza, Lucy, Mirajane and Lisanna all looked over at the little mage coming over to them with big grins.
Levy was shocked out of her pleasant little thoughts when she looked up into five predatory smiles on the faces of the woman who were supposed to be her friends…
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"So, Gajeel." Natsu looked at him with a calculating look. "When are you going to make me an Uncle?"
The surrounding males erupted into laughter as Gajeel spat beer across the room, spluttering and face turning red.
"Shut…shut the hell up Salamander." Gajeel reddened trying to get some dignity back. His mood wasn't helped when he looked over to see his Levy (there was that word again) surrounded by 5 gossipy harpies.
Looking over at her questioningly she simply waved and smiled at him.
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"Aww." The five birds of prey circling Levy chorused at the little interplay between the couple.
"So Levy. Is he treating you right?" Levy went pink.
"How're things in the bedroom?" Levy went the same shade as Erza's hair.
"Yeah. I hear you're quite…demanding? Is he able to keep up?" Levy went a shade darker than Erza's hair.
"I..I..." Levy stammered.
"Leave her alone." Mirajane said sternly but with a small grin. She leaned in to whisper conspiratorially, "Is he any good?"
Levy passed out and was caught by Lucy while everyone else cackled.
They were interrupted by the thundering sounds of Gajeel's footsteps as he shot across the guild to her leaving an off balance Natsu swiping at thin air.
"What the hell did you do?" the Iron Dragon thundered as he gathered Levy up protectively.
The women might have been scared of the furious mage if they weren't all looking at him hands clasped, little hearts in their eyes at his actions.
Gajeel picked up Levy and slowly backed out of the guild away from the crazy women.
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Levy again woke up in Gajeel's bed after fainting. This was getting to be a bad habit…maybe she should actually see what he was like as a lover so she wouldn't be as embarrassed by the question.
Stopping herself from fainting from that thought she got up and again saw her "husband" sitting on his sofa patiently.
"So, you're up again bookworm. I think you're allergic to the women there." He grinned at her but then scowled again, "What did they ask you?"
"It's nothing. Just a little embarrassing."
"Please." He asked quietly, his earnestness again sending her heart fluttering again.
Levy told him the kind of things they had asked and felt a bit better that he flushed as much as she did.
Gajeel had a few choice comments about her fellow female mages that made her slightly abashed.
"Gajeel please. They mean well. Don't call them that."
"Fine" he agreed sourly. God I'm whipped he thought.
It was worth it when she smiled at him and gently touched his cheek.
"So…uhh…can I stay here again tonight?" she asked shyly still stroking his face as he put his hand over hers.
"As long as you want bookworm." He started playing with her hand causing her to flush at the intimate action.
She looked up into his strangely tender face. He was so handsome when he wasn't scowling. Levy took no small pride in the fact that she was the cause of him looking this way.
Their eyes locked again and she smiled at him, and then ran her tongue over her dry lips.
That little motion snapped Gajeel's control and he yanked her to him kissing her thoroughly again. He hoisted her off her feet and she unconsciously wrapped her legs around his waist bringing them into an extremely intimate position.
Gajeel's hands roamed all over again and ending up cupping her buttocks again and growling into her mouth.
"Gajeel. I want to know. I want to know what's like to be with you." She breathed to him brushing his bangs out of his face.
Gajeel looked into her eyes, searching for any doubts she might have. Finding none he knew he would have no way to deny her.
"Are you sure bookworm? I need to know you are ready for it."
Levy responded by kissing his neck sending him for a loop and letting him know she was more than ready.
He growled and made to stalk off to the bedroom with her when…
KNOCK KNOCK
Gajeel was unbelievably turned on by the look of fury on the blue haired girls face as she stormed to the door.
"Lucy chan!" Levy exclaimed at her friends singed, dishevelled state.
"My house burnt down! It was struck by lightning and I couldn't think of anywhere else to go. The others are all on a mission. Can…can I stay here for tonight?"
Levy turned to Gajeel who just looked miserable but nodded. As she held Lucy she gave him a smile that promised much if he was a good boy and caused him to have a small grin at her.
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Lucy was slightly embarrassed being here. Levy had the look of someone who had definitely been thoroughly ravished just before she came in. Bruised lips and definite marks on her neck from a man's razor rash.
Gajeel glowered at her darkly, that was nothing new but it seemed unusually personal this morning.
The only conclusion was that she had interrupted them mid…marital moment.
Oh dear…