A/n- I know, I know, these will need drastic and severe editing when I'm not being too lazy to use my laptop to do this! But I feel like I just need to get whatever I can up when I can, cuz it's been way too long to have kept y'all waiting!

Standard ratings and disclaimers here...

This is a lot of build up for the omg lemony-ness to come. Bear with me it will be worth it!

Chapter?? II

Levy was visibly trembling as she approached the roped off door and moderately sized line leading inside, still just as shocked and confused as when she first saw it. Definitely realizing she probably should've asked for help getting ready, noting the state of dress of the patrons before her. Noticing the blue haired bouncer talking seemably to himself. Must be a com lacrima... She joined the shuffling throng, knotting her fingers worriedly, she managed approximately 4 steps.

"Miss Levy? If you could please follow me." Quirking a brow in shock, as a girl with pink hair somewhere between Natsu and Sherry in shade approached and motioned for her to follow her scantily maid clad attired body to a side door. "My name is Meldy, and I will be servicing you tonight as an honored guest to the master of the house."

Following the hand that had gestured her forward, she found herself in the vast, darkened entry. It was an immense open space, dimly lit with polished hardwood floors, spacious stage area, and an expansive bar. Among the patrons in varying degrees of dress were other waitstaff in equally minimal attire to that of Meldy. Recognizing other familiar mages as she was led to a very private looking curtained off booth, only added to the perplexed thoughts racing through her overworked mind. Fear made yet another appearance when she didn't see Gajeel seated there, waiting for her.

Blue roses sat atop a silver box, tied with an orange ribbon, nestled upon a black velvet cushion. A simple card, in untidy scrawl read, "wait for me," leant against it.

Ok I think I can manage that much. After all, he asked me to be here, if he didn't think it was a good idea, he wouldn't have asked right? She obsessively began worrying the hem of her top.

Fluorescent nails crept around the curtains edge, following a sharp knock on the wooden ledge just beyond. "Miss?, a beverage for you, with best wishes from the mixologist." Meldy stated briefly while setting the heavy crystal glass on its leather coaster and motioning towards the bar. "Master has also requested open viewing for the next portion of the evening." Pulling that silken cord to reveal only the stage. As if Levy weren't uncomfortable before, Bacchus winking at her from across the bar made her wish the marble tabletop was a hell of a lot bigger. Sheepishly returning a brief wave, she lost herself to the surrounding opulence. Sniffing the heavy vessel in her hand, she gave it a sip. Fizzy mint, cooling lime, and just a hint of alcohol, it was good, and cold.

A small throng had begun to collect in front of the stage. Heartily rolling her eyes at the girls who reeked of desperation and cheap body spray, drooling so bad she almost wished they'd slip and break their damn necks. The lights dimmed, it can get even darker in here? Notes of piano and guitar gently wafted through the din of average club noise. Allowing her a snort of disgust at the swooning groupies. That's what they are right? This was it, she was totally estranged and out of her element. ' geez Lev, no one can see you. And it's kinda obvious EVERYONE knows you're here anyway. But this is supposed to be a private thing right? Does he even know that I'm here?'

Raking his hands through his hair, he grunted and snarled at the asshole staring back at him in the backstage mirror. He could hear the fan girls already, Mavis were they annoying. Just gotta do this. A little more muss to the mane, a little cheeky fang and it's go time.

Closing a/n- I forgot to add the music credit to the previous upload (face palms) I plan to include music lyrics/songs as I rather enjoy them in other stories I've read.

Keha- Take it off

(And next)

Hinder- Get Stoned

I again apologize for being super erratic, patchy and jumpy. I promise it will all make sense eventually! Laterz baby.