Hey Doves, so… It's time for another chaaapppter! Woo~ So I've been kind of busy lately, I just got back from my trip *Which was awesome*. Aaannnd other stuff in life, like school prep, and ending work and whatnot but yeah. I also have been going through some difficult stuff at home … my dad passed away one year ago. And my stepdad has a tumor in his stomach and we don't know if it's cancerous. So… yeah, my life is shit. Here's the next chapter, sorry you had to wait for so long.
"Don't be foolish Makarov. That boy is dangerous and you know it." Porlyusica snapped.
"He is just a boy Poly. A lost child, that is grasping at whoever will give him a chance. We knew that Ivan would choose someone vulnerable, and now that he has, it actually makes this easier for us."
"Easier? There was troll released inside the school! It was a miracle that we didn't have any other students injured. Have you read some of the letters we have received? Some parents are concerned about leaving their children here."
"Everything will be fine. Now that we know who he is using I already have started to set things in motion. Pantherlily is already taking care of it."
"Now. If you will excuse me, I want to visit the unlucky young lady. While she is awake." The headmaster said cutting the Professor off from continuing the conversation. "Tch, old fool" She muttered, opening the door for him. Makarov smiled at his old friend, knowing that although she sounded harsh, she only meant to protect what was in all actuality their home.
When the Master entered Levy automatically turned to face him, still feeling slightly light headed due to turning to quickly. "Master! Hello!"
"Hello Levy, how are you feeling?" the kindly old man asked.
"A lot better, I think I should be able to leave the infirmary soon" she replied with a slight higher pitch in her voice. The Headmaster sat on the end of her bed and gave her an appraising look.
"Now Levy, you should be truthful when it comes to your health, it isn't a weakness to need time to heal, it shows strength to be able to be honest."
A slight blush spread over Levys cheeks, embarrassed that she had been caught, "I'm sorry Master… I just.." she trailed off unable to finish. "You're bored, aren't you dear?" He chuckled at the shocked look that appeared on her face.
"I don't think a day has gone by that you haven't had your nose in a book, which is why"; he reached inside his long robes and pulled out a couple aged looking books. "I brought these two beauties, that I don't believe you have read yet." he finished with a smile. Excited she reached over and took them from him, practically bouncing with joy. "Thank you! Thank you! I was getting so bored!" She said radiating pure bliss.
"Now, I have two rules that you absolutely must follow; one, if you start to feel dizzy, or if your head hurts, take a break from reading. And two, If Professor Porlyusica asks, it wasn't me who gave you the books." he finished with a wink, making her laugh.
"Of course Master." she said with the biggest smile. Clearly already eager to start reading these new gifts, she looked over the books covers and peered inside them. "Master? Where did you find these books? I've never even heard of them, and I've read through the entire library catalog."
"That my dear, is because these two particular books are from my personal study. Just for you. I know that you'll take good care of them." A look of complete awe floated across her face. "Thank you Master! I'll take good care of them I promise!"
"Oh, I know you will" he patted her leg. "I'll leave you to it then, I hope you enjoy them, if you need anything don't hesitate to ask Professor Porlyusica, her bark is far worse than her bite." he finished with a good natured smile.
Levy smiled and nodded, already picking up one of the books, and smoothing her hands across the cover in wonder. The Master turned to leave, only turning back when he was at the door, just to find her nose buried inside one of the books.
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Professor Porlyusica glared at the grumpy looking nuisance. "You're fine. Get out of my infirmary. She isn't going to miraculously heal from you glaring at her, brat." she huffed out.
"Tch, I ain't glaring at anyone. This is an infirmary ain't it? People are allowed guests." The professor huffed and muttered something like "cocky little brat" before storming out of the infirmary. He stared at her in silence, watching her hands twitch in her sleep. She had two books laying on her bed, one that was still open, facing down, on her lap. And the other precariously near the edge of her small plain bed.
Why am I here? I'm probably the last person she will wanna see… As his guilt ridden thoughts overpowered his mind, he barely noticed the slight shift Levy had made in her sleep, causing the closed book to slide off of her bed and fall to the floor. Oh shit! Gajeel though feeling a sudden panic at the thought of her waking up.
Gajeel dove for the book. His fingertips just touched the corner of the spine, but it was too late. The heavy head covered book hit the ground with a firm slam. Causing Levy to jump awake. She opened her sleepy eyes to find Gajeel on his hands and knees on the floor next to her bed. Gajeel (who had frozen when he felt her gaze on him) couldn't move. He knew he looked ridiculous, he knew that he wasn't being rational but he couldn't give a damn.
"Uhmm… Gajeel?" Levy asked tentatively. Clearly unsure if she was dreaming this or not.
He still didn't move. And that was how Lucy found them. With Gajeel on the floor, and Levy sitting there with a dazed expression.
"Uhhh…. Did I come at a wrong time?" Lucy said half laughing at this hilarious image of the toughest guy in school crawling on the floor next to her best friends hospital bed. Gajeel (who could only handle so much humiliation) jumped up, shoved her book at her and practically ran out of the room, without saying a single word. As soon as the door slammed shut Lucy and Levy both busted into laughter.
Lucy quickly sat into the chair Gajeel had been sitting in, leaning in eagerly saying " Soooo! What was that about!?"
" I…. Honestly have no idea, I just woke up and it was already like that!" Levy said slightly confused.
"Ooooooh he Liiiiikkkkkesss yoouuu!" Lucy squealed.
"Pfft! Yeah right! Speaking of someone liking someone else, you sound just like Natsu! Spending enough time with him eh?"
Lucys face went beat red and she started stuttering her excuses. Levy gave her the *I don't believe any of that crap* look, and Lucy sighed, slumping onto Levys bed. Hiding her face in the covers she mumbled "Ihmo ontd kuuuoooooooowwww"
Levy laughed and said "I can't understand you Lu, what?"
Lucy lifted her head but still covered her blood read face with her hands "I don't knooooooooooow! He's so confusing! One second he's really sweet and protective and adorable, and then all of a sudden he's so dense that I'm not even sure if he knows what it means to like someone that way! I can't tell if he likes me that way, or if he's that way with everyone!" She let out a huge breath collapsing on the bed. And I thought my love life was complicated Levy thought with a chuckle. She patted her distressed best friend on the back, saying "Don't worry Lu, I'm sure he likes you, I mean.. He doesn't spend time with many girls outside his house, and he always makes sure that you watch All his games, and helps him study.".
"That's only because if I didn't help him Erza would skin him alive." They laughed together, knowing that Erza would definitely do that.
"But enough about me, what is up with you and Gajeel? -And don't even try to deny it, I see the way he looks at you. You should've seen him when you were first brought in here. The Professor practically had to force him out to see the Master. It was weird." Lucy finished with an uncertain look across her face.
I wonder why.. It isn't like we were really that close before this… Levy thought, trying to focus through the dull throbbing that had started. Lucy noticed that Levys face had adopted a pained expression, so she sat up and said;
"Hey, you should rest. We'll figure all of these boy mysteries out later." she finished with a smile. Levy nodded, knowing that if she wasn't careful than the Professor would be crossed with her, a fate she wouldn't wish on her worst enemy. Lucy smiled, and waved goodbye, leaving Levy to fall once again into the darkness of sleep.
So I hope that's good enough for you guys, I'm trying to get more character personality into this, I hope I'm doing a good job, review and tell me what you think, the good, the bad, I'll take whatever. I have no idea when my next chapter will be, life is crazy, especially mine right now, I can't promise anything. Cya later Doves.
