warning; there is lemon at the end of this chapter so read at your own risk!

Levy shivered at the thought completely repulsed by the action she was about to be forced to complete. Laxus needed to keep the attention on him yet he claimed it was for love.

"We're going to step out and show the world what we're made of."

-Yes, the complete bullshit you're made of.

None the less, she complied in order to have freedom, well a tiny speck that included Laxus or guards following her. At exactly noon, she stepped out with Laxus clenching her hand putting on the best show possible. The crowd roared in excitement for the royal couple who looked like dolls.

After the queen passed, citizens had a deep concern for the princess and now in their eyes, she was truly happy.

Lucy arrived just as the king walked up to the microphone to make his speech.

"It's with great pleasure that I announce my one and only daughter's engagement."

Laxus and Levy waved to the crowd accepting the applause.

"Thank you all."

Laxus began slightly tugging on Levy's hand making her step forward. The slight discomfort on Levy's face, everyone ignored but Lucy immediately picked up on it.

"It's my great pleasure that one day I will call this wonderful woman my wife. Most of all, thank you Levy."

Snapshots continued going off now from the crowd. The constant flashes almost brought her to her limit but raven hair came to mind as she looked past the crowd instead picturing him standing next to her. Complete disappointment came when blond hair appeared with the fakest smile.

-For you Gajeel.

She paraded herself a bit more yet refusing to speak due to what Laxus claimed she was 'still speechless.' She easily fooled Laxus through her sham that he was slowly eating up.

The blunette tugged on his hand trying to pull him back inside as the crowd laughed at what they assumed was her eagerness to be alone with him.

"And now she's trying to take me away."

The crowd continued to laugh falling under Laxus' charm yelling at them to 'have fun.'

One last smile she gave to everyone until walking back inside.

"You came around quicker than I thought, perfect."

Laxus grabbed Levy's chin forcing her to look up at him. He dug his thick fingers into her cheeks keeping control over her.

"Such an innocent expression, I'm going to defile it soon enough."

Levy fought back all the desire in her body not to just slug him right then and there.

"You two look just perfect for each other. – though hands off until she's officially yours."

Laxus let her quickly go shifting his expression into one of embarrassment.

"Of course your highness, I'd like to talk to you actually."

"Oh?"

Laxus easily left behind Levy to further his own agenda with the king.

"Excuse me, excuse me."

Lucy tried to slide in between the crowd to make it to the main entrance just as Levy walked back inside.

"Capricorn!"

She found the tall white haired man stationed at the front blocking anyone from entering.

"Can I speak to Levy? It's really important…"

He noticed Lucy looking up at where Levy was standing a few minutes before.

"I'm sorry Miss Lucy, no one is allowed to see the princess right now. Although if she were to receive written mail then that's another story."

Capricorn gestured towards the side gate entrance to the garden noting the bushes growing around.

"Sometimes the princess receives special notices in the bushes."

Lucy immediately understood the hint and promptly ran home to get in touch with her best friend by any means necessary. She hand wrote a letter pouring her love hoping the blunette would be able to read it and answer her questions.

She hid the letter in the garden bush that following night leaving just a corner peeking out. A few hours later, the letter was gone –now here's hoping she actually received it.

Lucy went back to the castle almost religiously for the next four days. Unfortunately her devotion yielded no results. Each day she grew more and more disappointed from the lack of news coming from the blunette. Only though media was she able to keep up with Levy. The whole kingdom was in a frenzy as the hot topic was still the 'happy' and 'lovely' couple. Lucy had no idea how everyone was so easily tricked.

She sighed while on her way to the castle once more to check.

"Just once more."

For a moment the thought past her mind about Levy abandoning their friendship and actually deciding on living with this set life. She shook her head trying to push away those thoughts she knew were fiction.

Yet on this Saturday night, her patience was rewarded by a letter peeking out of the bushes. She snatched it up quickly not paying much mind as to if anyone was watching. All that mattered was this letter which contained her name on the front in Levy's distinct hand writing.

Once home, Lucy opened the letter quickly scanning over it.

"W-What?"

/ Dear Lucy,

How are you? I've never been better!

I would like to request you have

A few things ready for Sunday.

I'm really excited for what's plan-ned out!

And one more thing, just don't forget.

Love you but your memory just can't be help-ed sometimes.

-take care, til we meet once more Lucy.

The short letter still made very little sense even after re-reading it over and over. The confusion further plagued the blonde while looking carefully at how she structured her sentences and spelled out certain words.

-Sunday? Why is she coming over? Or is she? No! She's trying to tell me something.

She tried reading in between the lines scribbling on a separate piece of paper trying to decipher her message. Lucy tried desperately everything she could think of but no 'message' she came up with made any sense.

-Levy…

She flipped the bent corner to reveal a small scribble, "S.5 / x.1"

-S.5…x.1…S.5….x.1…. Thanks Lev, what a hint.

-Wait!

A sudden thought occurred.

-S.5 = skip 5 words; x.1 = excluding 1.

After following the hints, she finally reached a message that finally made sense and what Levy was trying to portray.

"I have a plan, don't help."

Lucy pondered on what this could mean. What did she have planned?

A few hours before.

"Please let me get that for you."

Levy stood taking his now empty cup before being stopped by a large hand.

"No, this is why we have servants."

She was immediately repulsed by that word, they definitely were not servants. In the castle, it was practically a joint effort to raise her after her mother passed. For this, she absolutely loved them all and they did also. No matter how harsh they may have appeared at some points, it was all tough love.

"Please let me, I'm going to be your wife and I'd like to take care of you also."

She gave her most convincing smile in order to keep his trust. Once Laxus let her go, she left to the kitchen pouring a drink before mixing in a white powder she pulled from her pocket.

She walked back out placing his drink before him taking her seat once more. He began sipping on the drink at first making a sour face at the taste. A beat of sweat ran down her forehead fearing she'd been caught.

"Laxus dear, can we get going?"

Levy held onto Laxus' arm trying to distract him from the taste. His friends who sat around the dining table began to look concerned but this feeling was soon dispelled.

"Hmm? It looks like my girl is ready once more."

His loudest friend named Bixslow wasn't shy about whistling at the pair. Even though Levy had rejected his constant advances in the sweetest was possible.

-he just believed she was teasing which made him want the blunette even more.

Through this, Laxus felt the need to boost his ego and lie bragging about how he'd conquered the blunette. How she was just another notch under his belt. Levy was beyond disgusted when she head the whispers behind her back. She was completely embarrassed on what she was now known as. The dirty looks she would receive from his friends named Evergreen and Freed. They'd already look down on her.

Her innocence was stripped once the blond would mentally and verbally strip her.

All she could do in this moment was giggle and pretend to shy away feeding into the act.

"Wait for me in my room and I'll give you what you want."

Laxus nuzzled his nose and lips in Levy's neck taking slight nibbles before those around started yelling at them to get a room.

"Laxus please."

Levy pushed him away slightly before watching him gulp his drink down. She smirked a devious smile while walking away.

Passing by Laxus' room, she placed a 'do not disturb' sign on the doorknob effectively keeping the staff away for a few hours before instead walking into hers.

"I'm sorry mom."

Levy ran her hand against the wall for what would possibly be the last time. For a moment she reconsidered her plan but the small leather bound book she clenched in her other hand reassured her she was making the right decision for herself. For the last time, she left the diamond ring on her bed stand and slid on the silver band. So much less extravagant but love was actually mixed into this one making all the more beautiful.

A few moments later, Laxus was heard stumbling through the corridor before his door slammed shut. With her small suit case that she packed days before, she made her way to where she truly belonged.

Gajeel was woken up suddenly from the scent of the blunette quickly approaching. He rose before another scent butted in – a male? With hesitation, Gajeel blended into the shadows watching closely but cautiously.

"Gajeel."

Levy called out at first confused at why he wasn't immediately around.

No male accompanied her but the scent was lingering on her clothing. Working past the disgust of such a scent, he couldn't leave her alone for any longer.

She walked into their home just as Gajeel came up behind her.

"Oi."

"Gajeel!"

Levy turned to embrace the only made she wanted to be this intimately close to. He didn't respond back but he usually didn't until she'd poke and prod a few times. His tsundere nature was something she learned to love. Though this time was a bit much from what was usual. Tension was harsh between them as he struggled not to completely lash out like his younger self would.

"Gajeel, I need to tell you something."

Her big hazel eyes were suddenly drained of all the sparkle they once contained.

He knew without her saying much.

He tried to push out the words, "Go back, deal with it and force him out. Rule." Though it just couldn't come out.

-I'm completely selfish.

His body language screamed, "Stay with me always." As he embraced her tightly hiding her pouring tears.

"Let's run."

-Now look who's the wild one.

Levy giggled softly at how quickly she agreed to his decision.

"We must…tonight."

Gajeel took Levy's left hand rubbing her ring finger over the band. Levy shook her head wanting to remain a few more hours in the place she called home.

"We have tonight, I made sure of it."

She laid her petite hands on either side of his cheeks leaning his head down til their lips met. Levy took initial control slightly shocking Gajeel while her hands moved behind his head gently gripping the back of his mane. The kiss sped up with Gajeel's hands placed on her lower back pressing her against himself til they could feel each other's now rapid beating hearts. They broke the kiss only to take a breath.

The look on Levy's flushed face contrasted with her azure hair was too much for Gajeel to hold back any longer.

He easily scooped up the blunette bridal style carrying her into the bedroom. While lying in bed, Gajeel took his place above her usurping his dominance tonight. Her petite body easily was easily taken over by his hands slowly slipping underneath her dress.

His warm flesh came into contact wither hers giving her goosebumps.

"Wait…yours hands, they're not covered anymore."

Gajeel looked down squeezing her thighs basking in how good it felt to finally feel her warmth. It was emanating while her breathing regulated into a soft giggle.

"I guess you're breaking the curse."

Gajeel spoke partially in fact to relax her and maybe there was some truth behind it? That didn't matter currently as his mind was flooded by the heavenly image before him.

He bent over once more locking lips with his princess.

The initial nervous feeling between them faded as desire took over leading their bodies.

Shyly, Levy moved slightly as his hands ventured up further til her dress was completely removed and tossed away throwing the scent of the other man off of her. She was left in just her bra and panties while the kiss continued with Gajeel's tongue exploring the inside of her mouth. The kiss broke with the pair panting softly carefully watching the lust in each other's eyes.

Gajeel looked down at Levy's nearly nude form watching her squirm under her shyness from being seen so exposed. He chuckled slightly at her attempt to cover herself with her small hands completely failing. He moved her hands away pinning them above her head fully appreciating her body.

"You're…you're beautiful."

Of course she's beautiful inside and out and as expected, her body was no disappointment. Yet there was something about the innocence she had and the trust she placed in him allowing him to be the only one to see her in such a form.

He laid kisses starting from her navel softly up til under her bust biting the bow at the center of her bra. Not wanting to waste more time, Gajeel tugged on the center ripping it with his sharp canines exposing her breasts.

"Ga-Gajeel!"

Levy gasped as Gajeel found the peak of her left breast taking the pink numb into his mouth flicking it with the tip of his tongue. Her back arched as pleasure ran down her spine from the new sensation. While her leg jerked up slightly it brushed against his groin further stiffening his already hard member. A low sexy groan escaped his lips making him bite on her nipple.

The blunette winced back slightly before listening at how wonderful the sound he made rang in her ears.

Her hands ran once more through his hair digging her nails into his scalp as he ventured down further. Gajeel sucked fairly roughly on her skin leaving behind light marks before reaching her panties, the last bit of clothing covering her. Her scent was a new one mixed with want and need which her pursued suddenly pressing his fingers against her core. A pleasurable moan came from the blunette while he moved his fingers away pulling a stream of her juices back.

He didn't tease her much further only to rip her panties off. Levy gasped when able to look down slightly noticing Gajeel undressing. His upper body was covered in the same scales that plagued his visible arms yet his lower body wasn't.

Questions flooded her mind but was distracted by the sight before her.

"Be gentle."

"I promise."

Gajeel adjusted himself at her entrance before leaning down capturing her lips once more allowing her to bite his lower lip in order to take the initial pain.

"Move."

Levy softly spoke breathing on his lips while they remained close almost begging for more. She was so warm and tight around him, he initially fought back his primal urge before her reassurance. He happily obliged to her demand that she dug her nails in so deeply into his back he began to feel it through the scales.

He moved his hips back slightly almost moving himself out but at the last moment pushed back in. Slowly his pace began picking up speed slamming against her deepest part bringing moans out of the blunette louder each time. The pain that once was there was soon replaced by an unexplainable satisfaction slowly overtaking her body.

The look on her face was perfect and Gajeel needed more of the beautiful sound she made. He leaned down gently biting her neck increasing her pleasure. His hands snaked up to her chest squeezing her breasts in his hands earning another one of the wonderful moans combined with her arching back.

A pressure bit up in her lower stomach that made her tremble. She bit his ear lobe moaning into his ear giving him a clear sound of the pleasure he was giving her.

"Ga-Gajeel! Ga-Gajeel!"

The blunette spoke in between the increasing moans. The sound of his name being so breathlessly spoken brought Gajeel closer to his own climax. Her release came first as she held onto Gajeel tightly throwing her head back and crying out his name once more while her walls clamped down on his manhood pulsing over him. The sudden sensation brought Gajeel next with a low groan of ecstasy finishing inside of her.

Gajeel lifted himself up supporting himself with his hands placed beside Levy's head. The pair kept eye contact with each other while heavily panting. For a moment they remained like this before he rolled off.

Levy turned to Gajeel nuzzling her nose against his chest breathing in the most perfect scent. No words the pair spoke just silence that they both enjoyed between the two. They wished to remain longer but daylight threatened their plan.

They both jumped into all black outfits leaving behind their old ones neatly folded on the bed. Now dressed in their dark outfits, she took his hand wishing to leave just one more thing. Outside in the backyard, the pair planted the pair of sunflowers releasing them from their metaphorical prison.

"Let's go."

And with that, the pair left behind the two flowers who basked in the light once the sun rose.

Yay lemon complete!

-shies away bc i'm a shy pervert lol

also; don't give me much shit from 'levy's' secret letter; I'm 100% sure she could come up with something better but I unfortunately don't have her beautiful brain;;