A/N: okay! so i know the last chapter was extremely short! but that was just a little "hey look who's back!" kinda thing! can you guys believe i started this 3 Freaking years ago!?! this should have been completed by now! I'm so sorry to have made you wait so long! anyway! juiciness is coming next chapter *wink wink*!
Also an update to my other Gajevy fanfic Building Romance will be coming soon along with a new Nalu fanfic!
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Chapter 22
The couple stared at each other. One stared in shock and the other in confusion. Anger welled up in both of them. Before either could speak, the waitress came with their food. Keitaro dug into his spaghetti without noticing the tension between his 'parents'.
"What were you thinking buying a house? And us living there with you?" Levy leaned in and quietly added, "we havent even spent the night together so we can't be ready to live together."
"First off, shrimp, I didn't buy a house. Im renting a small house in town. I have been saving to do this since I started college and finally had enough for the down payment and deposit for lights and water. This decision had nothing to with you or our relationship. Secondly, I didnt say you and the kid could move in. It's a two bedroom and the kid asked if one room was his. I told him I'd fix it up for when he stayed with me and we would talk to you about having Christmas there. Then again that's when I thought we were spending Christmas together but it seems that ain't gonna happen. Guess this relationship ain't as serious to you as it is to me."
Gajeel stood, threw money on the table, and headed for the exit without touching his food. The waitress that took their order stopped him and handed him a piece of paper. He looked back at Levy before taking the paper and putting it in his pocket. Levy stared after him as he left. Anger twisted her stomach in knots.
"Mommy? Why did Daddy leave? Is he mad I told you? It was a surprise." Tears filled Keitaro's sad eyes.
"Oh no! Sweetie, he isn't mad. He just had some stuff to do."
"Really?" Keitaro smiled. "Guess what Mommy! Daddy bought a bunch today. He got a big Christmas tree and decorations and he said i can help put them on! Oh and he gots a ham and a bunch of other food for us to eat."
The anger in her turned to guilt. He put alot of effort and planning into Christmas with them and she didn't even have the courtesy to ask him about Christmas plans before making her own. She was picking at her chicken alfredo pasta when she got an idea. A smile appeared on her face.
"Come on, sweetie. Let's go talk to Auntie Lucy."
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"You look hot!" Cana called out as she sipped from her flask.
"You will definitely be turning heads tomorrow night!" Mira gushed as she tried on yet another dress.
Levy was red. "Guys! Are you sure about this one? I kind of think i should get the one I tried first. This one is a little.. Uh.. well, it's a little revealing."
"That's the point, Levy. You need something to get his full attention." Lucy pointed out.
"You will also get attention from several othera in that dress. Flirt and show him how you felt when he took that skank's number right in front of you!" Cana loudly said from the dressing room.
"I think Levy's right. She should dress a little more modestly. Matter of fact, you should all dress more modest." Erza scolded as she looked at them all.
"Ignore the prude, Levy. You're getting that dress."
Levy looked at her reflection again while Erza and Mira argued over the 'prude' comment. She took a deep breath and decided to get it. Tomorrow night's Christmas party was suppose to be huge. She couldn't wait to see Gajeel's reaction to her dress.
"So is your dad watching Keitaro tomorrow night?" Lucy wondered after coming back from changing back into her clothes.
"No. Wendy volunteered to watch him. She doesn't want to go to the party and I'm going to pay her so she could use the money. I gave her my dad's number in case she needs anything and can't get up with me."
The girls nodded and they all headed to the checkout.
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That night while laying in bed Levy sent a text to Gajeel.
To Gajeel: 'Will I see you at the dorm's Christmas party tomorrow night?'
His reply didnt come until hours later after Levy had already fell asleep.
From Gajeel: 'Don't know yet. May have other plans. If u don't see me then i ain't coming'
