*Looks around* What is this? Another Chapter so soon-a day after. What is going on? Yes my lovelies, I give you more! The last chapter was already done three days ago, and I was inspired to get this one done today. I hope you like; it has a little surprise in it. ;)


Winter Comes with Soup

The weather dropped. The winds blew bringing the snow with it. Even with the heat on the boys were cold, but I guess that's everything that comes with winter.

Winter break was fine and all. Natsu and Gray relaxed at home while Jellal went on the occasional dates with Erza. The band practiced their new song, but no one had really seen the bluenette who wrote it. Which was weird because all four of them would normally run into her from time to time, like everyone else at Fairy Tail. The first week had passed and it was really starting to bother them. It seemed that no one had known what happened to the girl.

"I'm gonna go check on the shrimp, make sure she didn't get buried in her books or something." Gajeel said as he wrapped a scarf around his neck and pulled a hat over his head.

"Alright, tell her we said hello." Jellal said matching his calm, mannered personality.

Gajeel nodded. "Okay."

Lily gave Gajeel one last look. "You bundled up good? It's freezing outside."

"Tch, 33 degrees isn't that bad." Gray stated.

Everyone looked at him. "Sorry we all don't got ice-balls like you. Yea, I'm fine." Gajeel said before leaving and beginning his walk to Levy's house.


Gajeel's thoughts roamed as he walked through the snow-covered streets. Even though Juvia helped him figure things out, Gajeel hadn't told Levy how he felt. No point in wasting breath when you know she's not gonna return the same feelings.

Soon, the girl's house came into view. Gajeel cocked his head and halted his steps. It was dark and seemed as if no one was there. He could make out a few flickers—however—so he figured he might as well check.

Gajeel knocked on the door and waited. No one answered, so he tried again. After waiting a long while, he decided he might as well go home. Shouldn't freeze to death. He was going to leave, until he heard a loud series of coughs. What the-,

Gajeel opened the door and was surprised to see it was unlocked. He entered and automatically shivered. What the hell! It's almost colder in here than outside. He looked around and saw that the lights were off and candles were all over the place to provide light. Gajeel looked and saw that Levy's bedroom door was opened; he entered.

Her eyes were close and she was under a large pile of blankets and quilts. Oh my god! Gajeel went to her shook her. "Shrimp, shrimp. Come on tell me you're alive." He told her.

Levy's eyes opened slowly and she yawned. She looked at Gajeel then blinked twice. "Gajeel!" she shrieked. "What are you doing here?"

Gajeel scoffed at her reaction. "Are you kidding me? What's going on shrimp? It's bloody cold in here." He placed his hand on her forehead. "And you're burning up! You probably sick."

Levy sighed as Gajeel took off his coat and scarf and placed almost all his warm clothes on her. "I'm sorry, but during this time, I usually don't have any money. So I don't use anything really. I just don't have the money to pay the bills. I know it's quite a mess, but I don't want to burden anyone."

"Wait, what!?" he asked confused by the whole situation. "Doesn't the school pay you for working at the library? At least tell me you've been eating."

Levy shook her head slowly. "It's not enough, no matter how I safe up." She was now avoided eye contact.

Gajeel took her shoulders. "Shrimp, have you been eating?"

Levy looked in his red irises then quickly looked away. "I don't have the strength to get out of bed. I haven't eaten in two days." She whispered.

Gajeel growled before letting her go and turning on the lights and the heat. He muttered curses as he walked throughout the house—making sure everything was on or at least working properly. "Gajeel, wait-," she tried to stop him and get up.

Gajeel stopped her. "Lie down." He commanded. He took a deep breath as he looked into her deep brown eyes. "Damn it shrimp, just don't worry about it. If you needed help, you should have just asked. I rather have you be a burden, not that you are one, than someone coming over and finding you dead."

Levy sighed and lied back down. "I'm sorry." She whispered.

Gajeel groaned. "Stop saying sorry, it's nothing. I'll help ya out, just don't worry about it." He then looked towards the kitchen. "Do you have anything to eat?"

Levy shrugged. "Maybe a few things here and there." That was all he needed. Gajeel left the girl to relax.

He went and checked the cupboard and fridge. Damn shrimp, you barely have anything in here. Gajeel sighed. I'm gonna have to work with it though.


Levy relaxed as a warm, delicious smell began to fill through the house. She giggled as she heard Gajeel curse out loud about one of her stove burners not working. She snuggled in her blankets and quilts and enjoyed the feeling of the house getting warmer. She sat up—the heat already making me feel better.

After a while, Gajeel came in holding a bowl. "Here." He said as he positioned himself on the bed, with her between his legs. He took out the spoon and looked at her.

Levy blushed. "Gajeel, I may be sick but I am completely capable of feeding myself-!" she squealed the last part as the spoon got closer.

Gajeel smirked—seemingly happy he was helping her out. "Ah-," he chuckled. Levy crossed her arms and reluctantly allowed the boy to feed her. Levy's eyes shot wide, questioning what deliciousness he had just brought her. "French Onion Soup." He bluntly answered. Levy nodded—still shocked he managed to make that—before Gajeel continued to feed her.

Soon the bowl was empty and Levy happily wiped her mouth, satisfied. She smiled at her friend. "Thanks Gajeel. I have no clue how you made this from what little I had but-," She then paused when Gajeel moved.

He hugged her after quickly tossing the bowl to the side. He rested his head on top of hers. "Now shrimp, listen good cause I'm only gonna say this once. You are pretty much the nicest person I know. You're smart, kind, and too damn cute for you own good." Gajeel then placed a kiss on her forehead. "So please stop thinking you're a goddamn burden because if I didn't want to help, trust me I wouldn't. I like you that much for Christ's sakes." He muttered the last part.

If they hadn't been that close, Levy would have probably missed that. She blushed. Oh my god did he really just say that~! Oh my god, what should I do? I feel the same way, but what if he's joking…he seemed too serious. Eek, I don't know what to do. Levy almost felt dizzy from confusion.

Gajeel laughed. "Damn shrimp, I can practically hear the gears in your head turning."

Feeling slightly confident, Levy sighed as she tugged on his shirt collar—bringing him down and closer. "More." She breathed on his lips and gave his collar two tugs, blushing still.

Gajeel looked at her a bit shocked but then he kissed her nose, making her whine. "Gajeel…"

"Gihi, well I would kiss you, but I don't want your germs." He chuckled.

Levy pouted. "How did I ever fall for such a jerk?" she crossed her arms.

Gajeel smirked and shrugged. "I don't know. I could say the same about a blue-haired shrimp. But who cares, it just works."

"Quite the romantic, are you?" she said looking at him.

Gajeel nodded. "You bet I am. Now get some sleep, can't have a sick girlfriend now, can I?"

Levy blushed realizing all that happened, and the fact that he was claiming her. She shook her head. "Fine, fine. Thanks Gajeel." She smiled.

Gajeel ruffled her hair. "Good. I'll come by tomorrow. I have something I need to take care of." He smirked.


It all happened in a quick time span of about three hours. Gajeel left a sleeping Levy and went home to briefly explain the situation. The four boys marched over to Principal Dreyar's house—knowing they would have to help their friend out. They told him about it and demanded the school helped Levy out. He didn't even hesitate.

For the next few days, Gajeel helped Levy around the house so she could recover. She was soon fit and healthy again. One morning, she went to her mailbox and opened the letter she got from school:

Dear Ms. Levy McGarden,

Due to your financial situation in perfect combination with your academic performance and positive influence on the school, Fairy Tail High would like to proudly inform you that for your excellent work at the library, your pay will be tripled…

Levy gasped. Oh my god…oh my god! This will be enough for my bills and even to start saving up for college! She soon began crying. How did this even happen? She then saw that there was a check in the envelope too. There were also a bunch of notes in there.

As Levy read them, she realized they were all from her friends telling how much of nice person she is and such. Levy was so happy. I have the best friends ever!

(A/N: It's official now and that means we now can have Jerza and Gajevy fluff! YAY~!)


Erza and Jellal walked hand in hand down the snow covered cobble-stone path. They didn't speak a lot—which was common during their dates—but they didn't need to. Some simple silence was all they really needed, to enjoy the other's presence.

Jellal watched in amusement as Erza's eyes would light up as they saw the Christmas decorations that cover Main Street. He particularly liked it when they would past by a cake or cupcake shop and how she would ogle at the cakes being displayed.

"Jellal, why are there so many places that tempt me with cake?" she asked as she walked by him, trying not to buy some.

Jellal chuckled. "Well, not many people know someone who is so in love with cake before. I don't think they do it on purpose." He answered.

She looked up at him. "Do you think it's a bad thing?"

Jellal raised a brow. "That you like cake so much? Not at all. It's what makes you, you." He then placed a kiss on her forehead. "Which I l find no fault in."

Erza smiled. "You're so nice. Oh and are you going to my Christmas party?"

Oh crap, I forgot about it. "Yep," he nodded slowly.

"That's great. It'll be really fun." Ezra replied. Oh, it was going to be.


Jellal ran out the house as he fixed his scarf and threw a hat on his head. Run. Run. Run. Late. Late. Late. Jellal somehow slept through all the commotion that came with Gray, Natsu, and Gajeel wrapping presents and ended up being left behind.

Grant it, he would be there in at least fifteen minutes—making him only ten minutes late—but late was late. And Jellal didn't want an angry Erza on Christmas Day.

He entered panting hard, but was happy to see there were many people that would cover his lateness. He soon found Erza. He approached her slowly and covered her eyes. "Merry Christmas, love." He whispered in her ear.

Cana, who had been talking to Erza, stuck out her tongue and laughed. "Boyfriend alert. I'll talk to you later."

Erza giggled as she moved Jellal's hands from her eyes. She turned towards him and gave him a hug. "I was wondering where you were. What happened?"

"Slept in." Jellal then reached in his pocket and took out a small envelope. He gave it to her. "For you my dear." He smiled.

Erza gave him one last look before opening it. Her eyes sparkled. "Jellal! How could you! Free cake from my favorite bakery!" She gave him a tight, big hug.

Jellal blushed and shrugged. "It was nothing; you should really thank the owner."

Erza kissed his cheek. "You're too sweet."

Juvia smiled as she watched the festivities going on at Erza's house. She then felt someone bump into her. She turned then blushed—seeing who it was. "Oh excuse me, sorry Gray-sama."

The boy turned and shrugged. "Oh that was my fault, you don't have to say sorry." He was about to leave, but Juvia stopped him.

"Wait Gray," she paused and handed him a present. "Merry Christmas. Juvia made you a scarf. She knows the cold might not bother you, but you need to keep your body warm during winter." She quickly added, looking away.

Gray looked at the dark blue scarf and smiled. "Thank you Juvia." Gray smiled.

Levy smiled as she played on the house piano and glanced at the multiple bags at her feet. She giggled when she thought about Jet and Droy. They were so nice to give her all those presents and Lucy had bought her a book she really wanted. It was a nice Christmas she was having.

She continued to play Christmas songs and laughed as some people tried singing along—some a little drunk off eggnog. She felt weight added behind her on the bench and watched as another pair of hands began playing along with her, adding a harmony on Jingle Bells. She chuckled, already knowing who it was.

"They really can't sing." The person said.

Levy laughed. "Says you. You're not any better."

"Aw, that hurt." he replied before he stopped playing.

Levy suddenly squeaked a little when she felt a sneaky pair of lips on her neck. "Gajeel," she whispered—trying to focus on the playing.

"Gihi," he breathed on her neck. "What's the problem? I still owe you a kiss. I know you're shy about us dating, but how about I blame it on some mistletoe?" Gajeel winked.

Levy switched over to Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer, one she knew by heart, so she could look up at him. "So Cana put it up this year? That's gonna bring someone together sooner or later."

Gajeel shrugged as he put something on her neck. "Merry Christmas shrimp."

Levy gasped as she stopped playing and looked down. It was a blue blow-out glass heart necklace with a small, little green book in it. "Oh my gosh, thanks Gajeel. I love it!"

A little later, Natsu found Lucy and handed her a box. He then awkwardly scratched behind his head. "I didn't know what you wanted but I figured something to help you with your book."

Lucy opened it and gasped. "Hey! This is that writing manual I always wanted. It's at the library, but I can never find it at a store."

Happy popped from Natsu's hair. "Aye, Natsu took it from the library and said he lost it. But don't worry, they're gonna buy some more."

Lucy punched Natsu's arm. "Natsu, you didn't have to. I know they charged you a fine."

Natsu rubbed his arm and shrugged. "It's nothing."

"Uh oh, seems like we caught somebody under my mistletoe." Cana's voice roared throughout the house and everyone turned to see her mistletoe card was right above Natsu and Lucy—Happy nowhere between the two.

Lucy blushed and glared at her friend. "Cana, you purposely put that card here!"

The brunette shrugged as she sipped her eggnog. "Kiss, kiss, you two." She winked. The party cheered, egging them on.

Natsu shrugged. "It won't kill us." He replied nonchalantly. Yes, I finally get to kiss her~!

Lucy sighed before quickly shifting closer and placing a quick kiss on Natsu's lips. Oh my god I can't believe I actually did that.

Natsu laughed and smiled. "See, nothing went wrong." The two looked and saw that pretty much everyone had their phone out.

"Oh my god, did you all take pictures." Lucy squealed.

"Gihi, a little blackmail will come in handy, eh Natsu?" Gajeel snickered as he pocketed his phone.

Levy smiled innocently as looked up from the picture she took. "I'll just save this so I can tell you I saw it coming."

Lucy groaned. "I can't believe you all."

Cana laughed as she waved her hand. "Anyway, let's get this eggnog contest on the roll!"


Natsu groaned. "I don't wanna go to school; winter break went by too fast." He complained.

"Quick your complaining, we have four days left." Gray replied.

"Think about it this way, the quicker we get to school the more we can practice with Levy for the Spring Jam." Jellal added. Natsu groaned.

"The quicker you can see Lucy." Happy giggled.

"Oi, was that one of his New Year resolutions? Get a kiss from bunny-girl?" Gajeel snickered.

"Says, you. You should focus on you and Levy." Lily retorted.

Gajeel rolled his eyes. "Whatever." Tch, if only you knew.

"Anyway, I already got a kiss from Lucy on Christmas." Natsu grinned.

"He's says that proudly." Lily muttered.

"Dense fool." Happy replied shaking his head.

"Whatever, mistletoe is different." Gajeel grunted.

"Not to mention, you stole a book from the library for her." Jellal commented.

Natsu shrugged. "Psh, I didn't steal it…" he paused trying to find a way to word it. "I merely bought it."

"Natsu, you can't buy books from the library." Happy groaned.

"Okay, what's your point?" Natsu sighed.

"I'll make this simple." Gray said. "You," he pointed at Natsu, "like Lucy. Lucy likes you, but you're both too slow to get it through your heads."

Natsu shook his head. "I don't get it." The three boys groaned. When will those two get it?


Haha! Yes, I have done it. I give you Gajevy! I give you Jerza! I give the whole damn pot.

*calms down* Anyway, how was it? I hope you like it. Please review (those encourage me) and share you thoughts. Thanks for reading.