A/N
I didn't proof read this chapter so I'm sorry for any grammar or spelling errors. This is the final addition, I couldn't figure out how to write it, so I gave you the little snippets that came to mind when trying to write this chapter. Thank you so much for all the wonderful reviews! I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as I did writing it!


All my friends are heathens, take it slow

Gajeel woke up covered in a cold sweat. Breathing heavily, it took him a few minutes to gain his bearings. Similar to other nights when this happened, the details of the nightmare he was having was already faded away. All he could remember was the darkness and the cold, empty feeling that still was settled in the pit of his stomach.

Getting up for a glass of water, Gajeel didn't notice that he was shaking until he tried to put the cup to his mouth. The unsteady water spilled onto his black muscle shirt.

Wait for them to ask you who you know

"Shit."

He set the cup down and ran his fingers through his long hair. Without any logical reason, Gajeel found himself wanting to take a hit. It had been so long that he knew the high would probably be almost like the first time he used. The rush of his blood through his body. The feeling of invincibility. It wouldn't be hard to find some on the streets. Gajeel knew where to look.

A small cry from his daughter's room broke him out of his thought process. Making a stop to his bedroom first to tell a sleepy Levy to stay in bed, Gajeel continued on to the fussy infant.

Please don't make any sudden moves

"Shh. Shh. It's okay Squirt. Daddy's here."

He gently picked up his daughter and moved her to the changing table. With a fresh diaper and a clean onesie, Gajeel took her to Levy so she could be fed.

Poor Levy was still half asleep as she mechanically lowered her nightgown and help her daughter latch on. Gajeel watched her as her hazel eyes drooped closed every so often from the lack of sleep. He left to go grab the nursing pillow in the other room to help support the baby as she ate. "Thank you, Gajeel. You read my fucking mind."

He sat next to Levy and rubbed her back as she nursed. Gajeel kissed the top of Levy's head and they stayed like that for a while. His nightmare forgotten. His cravings long gone. This right here. This family. The tired nights. The dirty diapers. It was enough for Gajeel and he'll be damned if anything from his past wants to scourge his mind and try to ruin what he has. They could kiss his ass because his family was more important than chasing any high from his past.

You don't know the half of the abuse


We go together

"Ladies and Dragon babies! We have some special guests with us tonight!"

Levy was helping Natsu and Grey clear the dance floor to set up for the next activity when she heard Lucy's voice on the bar's speakers. Oh no. What's happening? Everyone in the bar quieted down, looking at Lucy to finish her introduction.

"None other than Fairy Tail University Royalty: Thunder God Laxus Dreyar and Black Steel Gajeel 'Kurogane' Redfox!"

Whoops and hollers ran throughout the crowd and a small group of freshman males knelt down and crossed their right arm over their chest "HOAH." They returned to standing position once Laxus waived a dismissive hand in acknowledgement.

Levy heard the unmistakable "gihi" of Gajeel from where she was as he walked past the new group of 'fresh meat.' She turned to greet her boyfriend in surprise. "Hey babe, who's watching Opie?"

Better than birds of a feather, you and me

He gave her a quick kiss to her cheek before responding, "the She-Demon practically ripped her out of my hands when I stopped by to visit Laxus." Levy suppressed a smile as Gajeel put his hands up as he explained. "I mean, she was literally shoving me and Laxus out as Ophelia was squealing about a slumber tea party." She watched him run a nervous hand through his hair as he was picturing it, "Shorty. We were ambushed."

She beamed at him as Laxus came back with a beer in each hand, "Yeah Levy. She's also watching the Dragneel twins so who knows if I am even gonna have a house to go home to be the end of the night."

"Hey! What's wrong with my babies?" Lucy made a face as she entered the conversation.

"Nothing." Gajeel and Levy laughed as Laxus backtracked to avoid being kicked by Momma Bear Lucy.

"Gihi. Bunny! They don't call it the 'terrible twos' for nothing." Gajeel took a swig of his beer before continuing, "and not only do you have TWO of them. They are carbon copies of that hot head boyfriend of yours."

Levy chose this time to interrupt, "Well actually, Natsu is no longer her boyfriend anymore."

She shared a knowing look with her best friend as Gajeel choked on his drink at the 'devastating news.' "Aw, Bun, what happened? Do I gotta beat him up for doing something stupid?"

Gajeel's concern for Lucy was endearing, but the blonde simply wiped a fake tear in her eye, "No, no. I'll be fine." Everyone looked at the ring finger of her left hand as the diamond flickered a bit in the light.

"Well, shit Lucy! Congratulations!"

"Thanks Gajeel!" Lucy looked over to Natsu and Grey who gave her a thumbs up. "Levy let's go! Everything is ready for the next activity."

"Okay, Luce. I'll be right there." Levy watched as her friend bounded off to the Dj's booth to pick the mic back up, "Alright Little Ones! We're gonna play some musical chairs…"

Suddenly, Levy felt arms wrap around her and she leaned back against the all too familiar chest. Her hands instinctively ran up and down his arms, feeling the dermal piercings that ran along his lower arms, drawing circles around each one.

"You look so hot tonight Shorty."

We change the weather, yeah
I'm feeling heat in December when you're 'round me

Levy rolled her eyes and looked up at his crimson eyes. "A hot mess maybe." She wasn't wearing anything special, just jean shorts and a loose orange, off-the-shoulder shirt. The only thing remotely 'put together' about her outfit was that she wore a matching headband.

With her back flush against Gajeel's body, Levy looked up at him as he met her gaze. It did not matter that it had been almost five years to the day since they first saw each other, she still had butterflies every time Gajeel looked at her the way he was now. He's so damn delicious. Levy couldn't help the blush that crept onto her cheeks as Gajeel put his hands on her hips and brought her even closer to him so she could feel his desire for her grow. Oh Mavis. She could feel his want harden, each pulse and throb making Levy's panties more and more wet.

When she couldn't take it any longer, Levy snapped to the oblivious Laxus. "So Mira's got all the kids all night?"

"Yeah. Wh-? Hey! Where are you two going?" An abandoned Laxus went to go hang out with Bickslow at the DJ booth as Levy and Gajeel ran out the back door of the bar, laughing and giggling.

They had made it to the parking lot when Levy found herself being lifted and place on the trunk of their black car. Instantly, they were kissing each other. She moaned lightly as Gajeel made a trail of kisses down her neckline, his hands underneath her shirt, fingers tracing over her heated skin.

Levy's hands sought their own treasure as they moved across his shoulders and up into his long hair. She held onto him as his head moved lower and his hands reached around to grip her ass. "Gajeeeeel" Levy moaned slowly as he grinded his covered erection into her core, her shorts doing little to stop the sensations of their sexes meeting.

I've been dancing on top of cars and stumbling out of bars

She tilted her head back as his mouth covered her breast, not caring that her shirt was still in the way, "Y-yes…" Gajeel nibbled and teased her sensitive peaks while Levy's hands left his hair and trailed down to undo his pants.

The growl that escaped from Gajeel's throat as Levy confidently reached in and grasped his throbbing member, ensured that if Levy wasn't already soaking wet, she would have been then. Running her thumb across his sensitive head, she felt him get harder in her hand. "Mmmm, I love feeling you grow in my hand Kurogane."

Gajeel brought his head to meet Levy's eyes. Desire filling both of them, "Hey Shorty," Levy grinned when his eyes closed in pleasure and he had to pause what he was going to say as she moved her hand along his shaft. "I'd rather grow your mouth if you know what I mean."

Levy laughed as she continued her work and Gajeel buried his face in her neck. She teased him a bit more as she brought her mouth to his ear, "Well then Gajeel," she breathed heavily, "Unlock the fucking car."

I follow you through the dark, can't get enough

More giggles and laughter came from the pair as, almost instantly, the tell tale beep and click of the car unlocking sounded. Levy felt herself being lifted up from the car as she pulled her hand out to lick the precum that was on her finger. "Mmm, tasty as ever Gajeel."

Gajeel could only growl in response because watching Levy suck on her thumb drove any quirk or smart ass response out of his mind. He deftly moved with Levy in his arms and opened the back seat of the car.

"Fuck."

You're the medicine and the pain, the tattoo inside my brain

Both adults stared at the back seat that was occupied by a car seat and various toys haphazardly strewn about. Gajeel put her down, both of them breathing heavy, and Levy readjusted her top that had slipped down to her mid drift sometime throughout their tryst.

"Lucy probably needs me to get back anyways." Levy smoothed her shirt out just to buy time to calm herself down.

"You could go back right now. Or…."

She looked up at Gajeel who had a mischievious glint in his eye. "Or?"

And, baby, you know it's obvious

Levy smiled as he reached into his pocket and jiggled a set of keys. "Or we could go to Laxus' jeep."

She reached up and kissed Gajeel fervently before saying, "Well, lead the way. I'm sure Lucy can manage for a little while lon- Aaah!" Levy squealed as Gajeel picked her up and made his way quickly to his best friend's car. Both of them laughing and stealing quick kisses on the way there.

I'm a sucker for you


Wise men say only fools rush in

"…Happy birthday dear Ophelia! Happy Birthday to you!"

Gajeel strummed his guitar along with the song as everyone cheered on the birthday girl while she blew out the candles. Ophelia Quinzel Redfox had just turned fived and she was celebrating it 'dragon slayer' style! Levy had gotten permission to use the bar for the momentous occasion and everyone showed up to help celebrate.

He could not help but have a huge smile on his face as he looked at how much they all have changed in five years. He looked at his best friend Laxus and how he held on to his wife, a very pregnant Mira. They exchanged a few quiet words before giving each other an adoring kiss and focusing back on the party.

But I can't help falling in love with you

Lucy had finally got Natsu to pay attention long enough to ask her to marry him. Well, that and when she popped out twin boys that destroy everything in their path, Natsu kind of owed it to her.

Right on cue with Gajeel's thoughts, two blonde spiky haired boys came running around the table, each with a gift in their hands. "Open! Opie! Open!" Everyone laughed at the cute three year olds and their infectious enthusiasm.

Shall I stay? Would it be a sin?

"Okaaay, guys! Sheesh!" Ophelia did not bother to wipe the strawberry cake on her face as she took the gifts handed to her and began opening her presents.

Gajeel took this time to find Juvia. Over the years, the two have gotten a lot closer and she became his sponsor to help him with weak points of his addiction. It turns out that she, too, had similar problems growing up and Juvia really helped Gajeel make it to his fifth year of sobriety.

In fact, it was just a month ago when she presented him with his five year chip and in return, he gave her something very important to hold on to. "Hey, Juvs," he approached his best friend, "I think it is time for my gift."

If I can't help falling in love with you?

He laughed as his friend bounced up and down with excitement. "Oh! Yes! Let me go retrieve it from Gray-sama!" Juvia hurried away and Gajeel refocused on his two girls.

Levy was taking notes of who brought what so Ophelia could send them thank you cards after the party. He watched on as his daughter opened each gift and gave it enough "Ooohs" and "Aaaahs" appropriate to show her gratitude. Her big hazel eyes lit up with the mischevious Redfox glint as she opened a gift with a ninja mask and a set of plastic ninja stars. Ugh. He's so going to get Natsu back for that gift if she loses an eye to those.

"This one's for me AND you mommy!" At the exclamation of his daughter, Gajeel looks around to see Juvia's hair scurrying away from the last of the presents. Good job Juvs. "Mine is longer but yours is taller!" Ophelia explained smartly.

Like a river flows Surely to the sea

"That's right Opie!" Levy smiled at her daughter's cleverness as she reached for her part of the gift.

Ophelia did not hesitate to open hers and squealed with delight when she saw the emblem attached to a thin chain. "It's a fairy! OHMYGOODNESS ILOVEIT! Thank you Daddy!" The five year old jumped up and down on her chair, excited to put it on.

"Calm down Squirt! I'll help you put it on." Gajeel knelt beside his daughter and clasped the necklace around her dainty neck. Juvia had helped pick it out and it was slightly too big for her right now but Gajeel knew she would grow into it as she got older.

Darling, so it goes. Some things are meant to be

Once on her, Ophelia immediately grabs the charm and studies the curves and elegance to the figure. "Its beautiful!" She wraps her arms around her father's neck and puts her whole weight onto him. He settles her on his knee but stays kneeling because he noticed that Levy has opened her present.

"Gajeel, I-I… Wow." Levy could not get a complete sentence out and he notice her eyes start to water.

The room had hushed as everyone focused on the couple, an obvious question in the air. Gajeel watched as she picked up the delicate ring. It was a black band that did not quite connect, but instead was held together by tiny black diamonds set around a ruby gemstone. For Gajeel, it reminded him of a fairy tale he remembered as a young boy.

Take my hand

With shaky hands, he gently took the ring from her and cleared his suddenly dry throat. "Levy McGarden. You are an amazing, strong woman. I've seen you survive things when most people would have given up. You've seen me at my lowest and you still chose me. You've allowed me to raise such a wonderful and beautiful little girl. I love you with every fiber of my being. Will you please do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

He knelt there nervously as he watched tears fill Levy's eyes. Oh no. Is that good or bad? Levy covered her face as the tears fell down her cheek.

Take my whole life too

After a few moments of anticipation Laxus blurted out, "Well?" Levy's head snapped up and made eye contact with the brute of a blond, "Are you gonna answer the man or not?" He said with a laugh.

Levy held her hand out for Gajeel as she said, "Yes. There isn't any other answer besides yes!" After the ring was put on, she knelt down with Gajeel and Ophelia and kissed them both, lingering longer with Gajeel. The little family of three unaware of the whole bar around them erupting into cheers and congratulations.

For I can't help falling in love with you


I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways

"MOOOOOMMMYYY! Daddy says if you don't get your frooty booty dressed and in the car that you are going to be late!"

Levy rolled her eyes as she put the finishing touches on her make up. "Ophelia Redfox! What did I say about playing messenger for daddy?"

She looked down at her raven-haired daughter who merely shrugged and smirked. "That he's only using me for my adorability and that I shouldn't do it for free."

Levy slipped on her heels and grabbed the garment bag hanging by the front door, "Exactly. So let's go before Mr. Redfox gets in trouble for being late for my graduation." She smiled as she watched her daughter run out the front door in excitement.

"Mommy's a bachelor! Mommy's a bachelor!"

"Hey squirt, she's getting her bachelor's not becoming one!" They all laughed at the innocent mistake as Gajeel helped their daughter in her booster seat and Levy sat in the front seat, twisting her fingers nervously. She did not notice Gajeel enter the driver's seat and stare at her as she fidgeted.

Suddenly, his large, warm hands covered hers and Gajeel whispered, "You're gonna be fine shorty. Just put one foot in front of the other and focus on not tripping in front of the entire university." Levy rolled her eyes and swatted his arm. "What? It's easy peasy, gihi."

"Gajeel, I wasn't even worried about that! I'm just thinking about our future after today."

Maybe it's all part of a plan

His impish smile turned into a small smirk as Gajeel picked up Levy's left hand and threaded his fingers through hers. He brought their hands to his mouth. At first to kiss the back of her hand, then to kiss the finger which held her engagement ring, his lips lingering for a moment there. "Levy, so long as you're by my side, we could live in a box for all I care. I just need you and Ophelia and the promise that we get to have our happily ever after."

Levy could feel the tears filling her eyes and she tried to air dry them before her make up was ruined, "Gaj. I love you so much."

"I love you too. But seriously, I would not be here today if it was not for you. You need to know that. Before you, I was just wandering, lost. I wasn't alone but I was also not complete and as horrible as we started off, I'm so grateful we got to where we are at."

She leaned into him and gave him a soft, loving kiss. "Thank you, Gajeel. I needed to hear that today."

"Let's gooooooo! Daddy! Move your frooty booty!"

They both laughed as Gajeel put the car into gear and Levy gave him a 'look what you've started' look. "Oi! Squirt! We're going! We're going!"

I'll just keep on making the same mistakes

The crowd after the graduation ceremony was massive. Levy and Lucy clung to each other while they tried to find their families in the chaos of the mob of students doing the same.

Natsu was the first to find them, "Luce! We did it!" Levy smiled at the couple, picking up their graduation caps when they fell during their embrace. She snapped a picture on her phone of Lucy in Natsu's arms, the both of them beaming at each other as he spun her around. When Natsu finally put down his love, he went straight for Levy, "Levs!"

"Natsu Dragneel! I swear to Mavis if you pick me up, I'm going to punch you in the 'nads!" Levy put her arms up, the diploma book in her hand being used as a shield.

"Okay! Okay! Geesh!" He wrapped his arms around Levy and she returned his hug, both laughing as they released. "Let's go find Gajeel and the kids!"

Gajeel POV

Hoping that you'll understand

Gajeel was irritated as fuck. The Dragneel twins had thankfully survived the ceremony and sat still as their parents and Levy walked across the stage. However, when everyone was exiting and looking for their perspective graduate, there was an aura of excitement that a pair of three year olds and a five-year-old soaked up like a frickin' sponge. These kids were running literal circles around him at one point as he was trying to keep them within arm's reach and look for Levy or Lucy in the throng of the crowd.

Eventually, Gajeel came to the conclusion that the girls would have to find him as he sat all three children on a bench and stared at them with his arms crossed. Never breaking eye contact because that would give the crotch goblins an opportunity for escape. If I could go without adding any more kids in my life, I'd be okay with that.

"Hey Gajeel!"

Gajeel merely grunted an acknowledgement, still focusing on the children.

"Have you seen Levy yet? It's so hard to see her with so many people."

Gajeel had to suppress a laugh at that statement. "Careful Jet. That was dangerously close to a short joke. Don't let levy hear you say that."

"Yeah well," Jet was unable to hide the chagrin in his voice, "What she doesn't hear. She doesn't know." Gajeel could feel the carrot top's presence right next to him.

"Uncle Jet!" Ophelia made a move to go run to his companion but a quick hand out from Gajeel stopped her.

"What's going on?" Jet went to pick up Ophelia and sat on the bench next to the twins.

"You can't give them any momentum or they'll take off. Gone. Forever. And you tell Lucy that you lost her babies."

Jet laughed out loud as the twins began to climb him, wanting to share in the fun with Ophelia. "I got the kids. Go find Levy and meet us back here."

Gajeel did not hesitate to get away from babysitting and within minutes he found the graduates he was looking for. "Shrimp! You did it!"

It was Levy's turn to get picked up and spun around. "Gajeel noooo!" he squeezed her one more time before putting his fiancée down. She looked a little green from the spin.

"Gihi. Sorry babe. I couldn't help myself."

Levy put a hand on her stomach to quell the queasiness, "It's okay. Just a little nauseous. I haven't had much to eat."

"Well let's go grab the kids and go to the bar. I'm sure they've already set up the food for the party."

"Speaking of kids, where are they?" Lucy was looking around for her toddlers.

"Jet has them so I could come find ya'll." Gajeel led the three graduates through the labyrinth of people to the bench where he left Jet and could not suppress the "gihi" that came out.

Jet's usually slicked back ponytail was now sticking up at odds and ends and his eyes had a slight frazzled look to them. "Oh! You're back! Awesome!"

"Mommy! Daddy!" the two little fireballs shot straight to their parents as each one got scooped up into snuggles and kisses from their parents.

"Flash? Blaze? Have you been misbehaving?"

The twins looked so innocent and sweet that even Gajeel was convinced as they both charmingly said, "No, momma." Lucy kissed them both on the cheek as Levy picked up her own daughter to embrace.

"Time for pictures!" Jet had recovered from his five minutes of torture and help up his cell phone as everyone grouped together, they took turns of posing each family together. Jet gave the camera to Lucy who snapped a few photos of the lifelong friends.

Gajeel found himself being pulled back to Levy, "Babe, come on. One more. I want to get one of us three with my diploma."

He rolled his eyes as Jet took Levy's phone for the photo, "Only for you Shorty. I'm reaching my photo quota." He placed his daughter on one hip as Levy stood on his other side with her diploma book in her hands.

As Jet started his "1…2…3…" for the photo, Levy calmly opened the book in time for her friend to snap the shot.

"OH. MY. MA-VIS!" Lucy's voice reached such a high pitch that Gajeel was sure, somewhere, a dog was howling. "Congratulations!"

But baby now, take me into your loving arms

The next thing he knew, Gajeel was in the center of a group hug and he wanted out. "Watch where you put your hands! Get off me!" Ophelia switched from Gajeel's arms to Jet's as the traitor wanted more hug time. "What the heck is going on?"

Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars

Finally, everyone dispersed from the hug revealing Levy and what she was holding.

Place your head on my beating heart

"Are you fucking with me Shorty?" He ignored the chastise from Lucy about cursing in front of the children. Gajeel's cheeks were hurting as he grabbed the open diploma book with a huge smile on his face. He stared down at the black and white picture taped to the inside. It looked like a jelly bean but Gajeel knew better.

I'm thinking out loud

With a smile still glued to his face, he looked up at Levy who could only nod, confirming Gajeel was indeed looking at what he thought he was looking at. His crimson eyes were filled with adoration and love as her own filled with happy tears. When she finally found her voice, it still cracked as she announced, "I'm pregnant."

That maybe we found love right where we are


Song Credits:

Twenty One Pilots - Heathens
The Jonas Brothers - Sucker
Elvis Presley - I Can't Help Falling In Love
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

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