Friends
"Levy! You up?" Lucy called brightly as she let herself into her friends house, closing the door behind her. She stooped, picking up the black cat who was currently weaving around her ankles. "Good morning Lily. Now, where's Lev? Is she still in bed?" she cooed at the purring creature in her arms as she made her way to her friends room. Sighing at the rumpled covers, she flicked on the roof light. "Levy! Time to get..." she trailed off at the sight of a tangled mess of raven hair appearing over the sheets.
"Gajeel!" she squeaked. "I'll, uh, go start some coffee..." Lucy quickly turned tail and fled the bedroom, snapping the door closed behind her. 'Well, that's new', Lucy thought to herself as she set about brewing a pot of strong coffee, tidying up the glasses and empty bottles from last night.
"I mean, we wanted them to talk" the blonde chattered away to the black cat in her arms. "But wow, not even I expected this." Lucy chuckled at she picked up the empty bottle of scotch. "Well, that explains it!"
Lily just meowed in agreement as the bedroom door opened and a very tired, very mussed looking Levy stepped out wearing yoga pants and an oversized university jumper, clicking the door shut behind her.
"Ugh, not so loud Luce. What are you doing here?"
"I wanted to check on you after last night. We kind of sprung that on you." Lucy shrugged, placing her hands on her hips and fixing her friend with a stern look. "Now, miss, exactly what is Gajeel Redfox doing in your bed?"
Levy flushed bright red, taking a seat at the island bench. "Pour me some caffeine and I'll tell you."
Lucy set a steaming mug in front of the disheveled bluenette, loading it up with milk and sugar just the way she knew her friend liked, before leaning over the island expectantly.
Levy sipped the sweet coffee, sighing as it warmed her from the inside. "Well, after you left, I was talking with Wendy when he came over. I didn't want to have that conversation in the bar with Mira listening, so we came back here. We drank, we talked, and before I knew it, I was kissing him. And I'm sure you know what happened next."
Lucy's eyes were sparkling, they'd always been her favourite couple. "Well, how was it? I need details!"
Levy just fixed her friend with a look. "Honestly? Incredible. I mean, wow. But Lu..." she trailed off.
"What, Lev? What is it?"
"I tried so, so hard to forget everything. And we have so many problems. But I don't think I ever stopped loving him. And now he's had his fun, he'll leave, forget all about me. And I'll just be here, forever single with a million cats!"
Lucy took her friends hands, squeezing them tightly. "First of all, you only have one cat. And secondly, they're not going anywhere. Natsu told me they're not touring for at least a year. And besides, I don't think I'm the person you need to talk to about this". She kissed Levy's cheek as the bedroom door creaked open. "Call me later. Morning, Gajeel!" she called over her shoulder as she let herself out.
The man in question padded softly over to the dejected looking woman nursing her coffee. He poured himself a mug, drinkly deeply as he watched her cheeks turn pink.
Levy's breath faltered as she laid her eyes on the man in front of her. His jeans were slung sinfully low on his hips, exposing a tantalizing amount of skin. His shirtless torso was tempting her to touch him - smooth olive skin was stretched over incredible muscles, and silver studs glinted at his collar bones and on his sculpted forearms.
"See somethin' ya like, Shrimp?" Gajeel winked at her, smiling when the pink on her cheeks bloomed scarlet. He laughed softly, moving to stand behind her with his chin resting on her shoulder. "Did ya mean it? Those things ya said ta Lucy?"
Levy nodded, knowing that he would feel it, because she was pretty sure that if she opened her mouth, there'd be no stopping the sobs she was currently suppressing.
Gajeel sighed, drawing his arms tightly around her tiny frame. "Promise I won't give ya any more cats." He felt her chest hitch with a giggle, spinning her around to face him.
Gently, he cupped her still pink cheeks in his hands, forcing her to look at him. "I could never forget yer, Lev. I'm not goin' anywhere, not unless ya tell me to" his voice wavered as he whispered to her. "Please, don't tell me ta leave"
Levy was stunned at his show of emotion. Maybe, just maybe, he missed me as much as I missed him, she thought to herself. Bringing her own hands up, she grasped his fingers in her own.
"Never" she breathed. "I, still... I love you, you big dummy".
Gajeel smiled at her declaration, his heart feeling as though it might burst with happiness.
"My shrimp. I love yer."
Her smile was blinding, and he crushed his lips against hers, desperate to taste her happiness. In one smooth movement, he had her gathered into his arms and was retreating back to the nest of Levy's bed. He set her down gently, and began removing her clothes as her nimble fingers made short work of his jeans. A split second later, she was bare before him, and Gajeel was laying her back on the sheets, her blue hair spreading like a halo on the pillow.
Levy reached out, intertwining their fingers as he rested between her open legs, her lips finding his in a soft kiss as his length sunk completely into her.
This time, they were slow, the pace languorous as they exchanged kisses. She gently toyed with his hair, as his rough fingers stroked her wild blue locks away from her face.
With a quiet moan, they reached their peaks together, eyes locked on each other as they rode out their bliss.
Sated, skin slightly damp from sweat, Gajeel rolled off her tiny body, pulling her close so her head rested over his heart. Softly, he ran his fingers through her silky hair, gently tugging loose the tangles he found as her delicate fingers traced patterns on his chest.
"Gaj?" she raised her head to look at him. "We can do this, right? I mean, I know we have a history, and a heap of baggage, but we can make this work. Right? And when you go on tour, we can..."
He stopped her with a finger against her lips. "You're thinkin' too much, Lev." He pulled her back down to rest on his chest, resuming running his hand through her hair. "We'll figure it out, babe. One day at a time, we'll do it tagether"
Levy hummed happily against his skin, smiling as they both drifted back off to sleep.
Gajeel woke to the sound of something mewling at him. Opening his eyes, he squinted at the light streaming into the room, damn it must be early afternoon already, he thought, before turning his attention to the small black face staring expectantly at him.
"Lily?" The black cat meowed, as if responding to the question. Gajeel lifted an arm out from the tangled sheets to scratch behind one of Lily's rounded ears. "Ya got big, kitty". Lily purred at the attention, before curling up in a sunny spot.
Gajeel stretched, swinging his legs free of the covers, bending to retrieve his jeans from the floor. Dressing, he scrolled through his phone to find 6 missed called and messages from Natsu, Wendy, Gray, Juvia and Lucy. Unlocking the device, he scrolled quickly through them.
Wendy - Be nice! And get Levy to call me! x
Juvia - I love the new Levy! Don't scare her off! x
Gray - Good luck ;-)
Lucy - Sorry about earlier! Come to dinner tonight? x
Natsu - left w Lucy. Don't come home for a while.
Natsu - All clear!
Natsu - Are you coming home tonight?
Natsu - Wait. Are you Levy's?
Natsu - Seriously?!
Natsu - Can I come to the wedding?
Natsu - Dude, it's like 11. Are you dead or having crazy sex?
Natsu - Lucy says you have to come to dinner tonight.
Natsu - Also that you look like you've been having crazy sex :-P
Gajeel smirked at his friends enthusiasm, before scooping up the black cat that was staring at him. Settling him across his naked shoulders, he scratched under Lily's chin. "Let's go find Levy".
Levy was standing in the kitchen, back pressed against the cupboard as she chatted quietly to Lucy.
"No, he's still here" she winced at the squeal in her ear.
"Great, bring him to dinner tonight!"
"I don't know, Lu... It's probably going to be weird"
"It'll be fine. 7 o'clock. Don't be late!"
Levy put her phone down as the still shirtless Gajeel stepped into the room. She bit her bottom lip at the attractive sight, at least until his hair started twitching.
"Uh, 'Jeel? What's wrong with your hair?" She couldn't hold in her laughter when Lily's paw darted out, trying to swat at the long dark hair.
"Hey, it ain't funny!"
Levy burst out in a new fit of giggles. "Actually, it kind of is!" She moved over to him, and carefully removed Lily from behind the curtain of raven hair he was trying to hide behind. Depositing him onto one of the bar stools, she stood back up, wrapping her arms around the muscular chest in front of her.
"You should get dressed, or I might just keep you here forever"
Gajeel winked, leaning down to kiss her chastely. "I ain't complainin' if tha's what ya want. But Natsu messaged somethin' about dinner?"
Levy groaned, burying her face in his chest. "Lu demanded we all go out tonight." She pulled back from his embrace. "Come on, I'll take you home."
Reluctantly, Gajeel quickly dressed and followed her out to her car.
The drive over to his apartment was quiet, apart from the occasional direction from Gajeel. Levy stopped in front of the building, sighing as she turned to face him.
Gajeel softly held her face, kissing her tenderly. "Pick yer up at 6:30. Don't think ta much". He brushed his thumb gently across her face, before turning and walking briskly into the building as she drove away.
Gajeel took a deep breath, steeling himself for what was about to come as he unlocked the door and let himself into the apartment he shared with his cousin.
"Oi metal head, that you?"
"Nah, it's the fuckin' tooth fairy. What do ya think?" He called back as he dropped his keys on the counter, bending to scratch the small blue kitten standing on his boot. "Hey Happy. Did he forget ta feed yer again?" Happy mewed, hoping for a feed.
A head of pink hair appeared in the hallway door. "Don't listen to him, he's been fed." Natsu turned his attention to his cousin. "Well, you look thoroughly shagged"
Gajeel just shrugged, brushing past him. "I need a shower."
Natsu stopped him with a hand on his bicep. "Seriously? You're not going to tell me anything?"
Gajeel groaned - how did he end up with such a gossip for a roommate? "After I shower. An' only if ya make lunch!"
Natsu grinned, letting go of the larger man and heading into the kitchen.
Gajeel stood in the shower, scalding water beating down on him as he rinsed the conditioner from his long hair. Picking up the soap, he lathered up, removing the smells from the bar and the sweat from his other late night activities. Turning off the water, he wrapped his hair in a towel, grabbing another one to dry himself off. He hissed as the fabric dragged across his back. Turning, he chuckled at his reflection in the mirror when he saw the long red marks down his back, and the bruises and bite marks across the top of his shoulders. Apparently Levy had given as good as she'd got last night.
Dressing quickly in briefs and a pair of black jeans, he let his hair down to dry, opting to leave his shirt off for the moment.
Walking back to the kitchen, he took a plate of sandwiches and a cup of coffee from Natsu, turning around to sit on the lounge.
Natsu whistled long and low behind him. "You look like you got attacked by a tiger."
"Nah, jus' a shrimp with blue hair."
"How'd that go?"
Gajeel knew his cousin was asking about more than just their bedroom activities. "Eh, pretty awkward. But the scotch helped fix that."
Natsu nodded encouragingly for him to continue. Gajeel sat in silence, eating as he contemplated what to say.
"We talked. Ya believe she apologised? An' then she kissed me."
"And then this morning, after Lucy was there? I did tell her not to go over, by the way."
"We talked some more. An' some other things."
"So, what now?"
"I have no idea. Told her I loved her, but I have no idea what we are or what we're doing." Gajeel buried his face in his hands.
Natsu laughed at his roommate's distress. "She loved you too, you moron. Even I know that! You'll figure it out." He wiggled his eyebrows at the taller man. "Now, what's she like in bed? I bet she's a spitfire!"
Gajeel smirked, leaning forward conspiratorially. "Yer never gonna know" laughing, he left his friend and locked himself in his room to write for a few hours.
At 6pm, Gajeel's phone chirped loudly, disturbing him from his writing. Annoyed, he picked up the device to read the message from an unknown number. It was a link to the Simple Minds song "Don't You". His annoyance forgotten, he quickly saved the number, shooting off a quick reply before he quickly dressed and left the flat.
Levy smiled at the chimes coming from her phone. Unlocking it, she had to laugh - he'd sent her a song in return, Rick Astley's "Never Going to Give You Up". And the accompanying message warmed her heart.
G - See you soon xxx
Levy turned back to the mirror to finish her preparations for the night out.
She was applying the last coats of mascara when her doorbell rang.
"It's open!" she shouted, loudly enough that Gajeel could hear and let himself in. Smacking her lips together, she dropped her lipstick into her back and slid into her flats.
Gajeel had been playing with Lily, and looked up when she walked into the room. Holy hell, was she this attractive this morning? He swallowed, mouth suddenly dry, as he raked his gaze over her.
Lean legs looked as if they'd been poured into the dark denim, and Gajeel could only imagine how her already spectacular ass would look. Black singlet hugged every curve, skimming over the low waist of her jeans. He felt oddly proud that she was wearing a band shirt, a band he'd introduced her to, no less. The low neck exposed a large amount of creamy skin from her slender neck, all the way down to the gentle swell of her breasts. She'd left her hair down, the longest parts curling softly at the ends, fridge sitting low over one eye. Her long, dark lashed framed her eyes, giving her a doe-eyed look, and her lips - her soft, delicious lips - were stained a dark, red wine colour.
Gajeel blushed as she smiled at him, his blatant staring hadn't gone unnoticed.
"See something you like?" Levy's voice was low, husky with desire. The low slung jeans and tight shirt he was wearing were leaving very little to her imagination. The thick dark hair, flowing freely down his back was tempting her, her fingers itching to run though it.
"Stunnin'." Gajeel breathed, crossing the floor in two strides, gathering the short woman in his arms and kissing her dark lips fiercely.
Levy steered them towards the couch, climbing onto his lap so she could grind her denim covered core against his. Gajeel groaned at the sensation, as levy began to kiss and gently nip at the skin on his jaw and neck.
"'Jeel" she murmured in between kisses. "We shouldn't. We'll, ah! We'll be late". Her hands were already working on his belt, as his fingers were unzipping her jeans ans sliding inside.
"They can wait." Even Gajeel himself was surprised at how fast he'd moved, pinning Levy against the arm of the couch, sliding down her jeans and panties, and thrusting inside of her in one fluid motion. "Ah! Fuck, Lev, ya feel so good."
Levy giggled quietly, arching her back to draw him closer. "Don't make us late."
Gajeel blinked in shock. Is she challenging me? He smirked at the blue hair in front of him. Then challenge accepted.
Setting a bruising pace, he slammed his hips against hers. Brushing her hair to the side, he bit down hard into her shoulder as one of his hands snaked down between her legs, pinching and rolling the bundle of nerves he found there. He grinned as he felt her tense underneath him, moaning loudly. His victory was short lived though, as her body convulsed against him, her walls pulsing rhythmically around his cock pulling him into his own release.
The conversation at dinner was easy, everyone curious about Levy's studies and the travels she'd undertaken. She was just finishing telling everyone about her research trip to the sites in Yucatan when the first round of food arrived. A comfortable silence fell over the group, until Natsu opened his mouth and asked the question on everyone's minds.
"So, are you two like, together now, or what?"
Levy nearly choked on her mouthful, as Gajeel made a concerted effort not to spray his water all over the table.
"Natsu!" Lucy slapped his arm. "You can't just ask people things like that!" She turned to face her blushing friends. "Feel free to ignore him, he was obviously raised by wild animals."
"But Luce" he whined. "They've got sex hair! There's gotta be a story there."
Gajeel fixed his cousin with a look that would have terrified any normal person. "None of your business, pinky" he growled.
Natsu was completely unaffected by the look he was receiving, smiling and continuing to eat.
Back at Levy's, Gajeel grabbed his bag before following Levy inside.
"Really, a bag already?" Levy teased.
Gajeel knew she was teasing, but he couldn't help but bristle at her words, mood changing instantly. "Gota problem?"
Levy sighed, her shoulders slumping. "No, Gajeel. I have a problem with your attitude."
"My attitude?" Gajeel hissed out. "You're the one being difficult."
"You know what, Gajeel, if you're going to be like this, you should just go. I don't want to fight with you any more."
He wanted to go to her, wanted to wrap his arms around her and holder her close, apologize until he was hoarse. Instead, his pride snapped, and before he could stop himself he was stomping out the door, slamming it behind him. Standing on the step at her front door, he sat down heavily and listened to the sound of her sobbing quietly inside. Was this it for them? Were the last 24 hours just a way for them to get each other out of their systems? Gajeel dropped his face into his hands, internally groaning at the way he'd managed to effectively ruin their new relationship already. His temper always had been their problem - he'd get mad, she'd bite back, they'd end up just screaming at each other. Sometimes they'd even resort to throwing things when their fights got even more passionate.
Rubbing his face, Gajeel spoke out loud to himself 'oh, fuck it' and, praying that she hadn't locked him out, carefully turned the knob. He let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding when the door swung open.
Levy was on the couch, her petite frame curled up impossibly small as she held a cushion to her chest, eyes red from tears.
Gajeel moved slowly, trying not to startle her. "Lev, honey?"
She blinked rapidly, trying to clear her vision. Surely her eyes were playing tricks on her - there's no way the big, bad Gajeel Redfox was kneeling in front of her looking remorseful. "Gajeel?"
He gently rested his hands on her knees. "I'm here, Levs. I'm sorry."
She smiled slightly, wiping her face with one hand. "You should be."
"I know. I ain't ever mean ta upset ya. I just, y'know what I'm like. I'll try harder, if you'll let me? Or I can go, if you want..."
Levy tossed the pillow over to the armchair, holding her arms out to a very relieved Gajeel, who took a seat next to her, pulling her onto his lap and wrapping his arms around her. "I don't want you to go anywhere, Gaj. But this, us? It's going to be hard."
"Don't care." He kissed the blue hair tucked against his shoulder. "I don't care how hard it is. I let ya go once, an' I regretted it every day since. I ain't goin' ta do it again." He gently pushed her away from him, thumb gently stroking the tear tracks on her cheek. "I'll try an' keep me temper in check. And hey, east we didn't break anythin' this time!"
Levy giggled. "Well, I guess that's progress." She yawned, then squeaked in surprise when Gajeel stood, easily holding her small frame against his chest.
"I think it's time for bed, Shrimp." His voice rumbled above her as he carefully lowered her onto the bed before backing away.
Levy's hand shot out, latching firmly onto his wrist. "Stay? Please?"
Gajeel smiled, lifting his arm to kiss her fingers. "I'll be back in a second."
Levy quickly stripped off down to her lace panties, and shimmied out of her bra, leaving the singlet on. She was just climbing off the bed when Gajeel turned sheepishly, holding his bag in one hand. Offering him a smile, she moved into the ensuite bathroom to wash off the remnants of her make up. She was finishing up brushing her teeth when Gajeel appeared in the doorway. He'd stripped down to just a pair of cotton boxers, and Levy took the opportunity to appreciate the view.
Gajeel quirked an eyebrow, but said nothing as her eyes roamed over his body.
Pressing a kiss to his bicep, she pushed passed him. "Bathroom's yours." Levy could hear him getting ready for bed as she moved through the small house, locking doors and turning off lights, climbing into bed just as he finished in the bathroom.
Gajeel slid into the bed next to her, holding her close to his chest.
"Hey, 'Jeel?"
"Mmmm?"
"I'm sorry about, y'know, earlier."
"Shrimp, ya got nothin' to be sorry you." He gently kissed the top of her head, searching for her hand in the darkness and intertwining their fingers. "Tha' was all me, 'kay?"
"Mmmm." She snuggled against his warmth. "So, Juvia and Gray, huh?" Referring back to the news they'd been given at dinner.
"I know. Poor kid, havin' Gray as a dad."
"Honestly though, I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner."
"Me too, the way those two go at it. But Juvia's real happy."
"She'll be a good mum."
"So would yer." Levy gasped, sitting up slightly, as Gajeel blushed - thankful for the darkness hiding it as he realised what he'd said. "I mean... I, just... Y'know. Someday, if tha's what yer, uh, wanted..."
Levy giggled at his stammering, leaning down to softly press a chaste kiss against his lips to silence him. "Thank you. You'll make a wonderful father someday, if you decide you want to."
Gajeel huffed, pulling the bluenette back down against him. "Wha' ya wanna do t'morrow?"
"Gotta work the lunch rush, but then I'm all yours."
"'Kay. Pick ya up when you finish?"
"Mmmm, that'd be nice." She sighed, curling up against him as she drifted off to sleep. "Love you, Gaj."
"Love ya too, Lev."
Levy was cleaning away away the last of the dishes in her section when the bell over the door jingled, announcing the arrival of more customers.
"Sit anywhere you like." She called brightly, not even looking up from the table she was wiping down. Tucking the cloth back into her apron, she straightened, fixing her work smile onto her face. "Welcome to Fairy... Oh! 'Jeel!" Her face split into a genuine grin at the sight of the raven haired man in front of her. "Sit at the bar, I'm almost done. Do you want anything?"
Gajeel shook his head, sliding onto one of the stools at the long bar. "Place hasn't changed one bit."
"Nope! Mira made sure of that."
The platinum blonde poked her head out from the kitchen at he mention of her name. "Talking about me, little blue?" Her blue eyes went wide when she saw who was sitting there, before she came barreling out of the kitchen and around the bar to tackle the large man in a tight hug.
"Gajeel Redfox, as I live and breathe. How are you? It's so good to see you! I mean, I saw you the other night at the bar, but I was working and you were busy, and I'm rambling, aren't I?"
Gajeel smirked at the blonde who was presently sliding onto the stool next to him. "Pretty sure ya were going ta faint for a second there, Demon."
Mira smiled, knocking her shoulder against his arm at the use of the old nickname. "Sorry, but you know it's been a while."
"Yeah, sorry 'bout that." Gajeel rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "This place really ain't changed at all. Neither have yer, Mira. Ya look good - happy."
"Thanks Gajeel, I am happy. But why exactly are you, Mr. Famous Rockstar, doing here in the middle of the day?"
Levy chose that exact moment to emerge from the staff offices, having snuck off to change when Mira had practically thrown herself at Gajeel.
"Well, uh, actually, I'm here ta, ah, pick Levy up." He stammered.
Mira looked between the blushing bluenette and awkwardly fidgeting man, giggling slightly. "Oh, that explains all the love bites!" She exclaimed brightly. "Well, off you go! Go have some fun!" None too gently shoving the couple towards the exit.
Suddenly finding themselves out in the afternoon sunshine, they blinked at each other owlishly.
"So, uh, that happened."
Levy giggled, looking up the perplexed man beside her. "Pretty sure she's in there planning weddings and dreaming about babies right now."
"Some thin's never change." He gently wove his fingers with hers, smiling down at his... Girlfriend? No, that wasn't right. Partner? Nope, too soon for that. Lover? Definitely not. Levy? His Levy? Yeah, that works. "So, shrimp, what'd ya want ta do?"
She thought for a moment, before a smile bloomed across her pretty face.
"You, obviously! But I need a shower, I smell like a kitchen." She pouted. "And Wendy said something about catching up."
Taking her bag from her shoulder, Gajeel started off towards her house. It was fairly close, and they'd decided to enjoy the afternoon sun. "Okay. Home ta shower, an' dinner with Wendy?
Swinging their joined hands slightly, Levy giggled. "You forgot something, silly."
"No I didn't, it's called multitaskin'. Yer can do me in the shower." He winked down at her.
Suddenly, Levy's flat felt like forever away, and they both increased their pace, keen to be joined again.
Levy stood under the pounding water, sighing as the heat loosened her stiff shoulders, washing away the tension of the past few days. She shivered slightly at the blast of chilled air when the door opened and then quickly shut again, sighing as a pair of warm arms wrapped around her body.
Gajeel lowered his head until his mouth was level with her ear. "I seem to remember you promising to show me something, shrimp." His tone told her that he wasn't asking, and she shuddered at the dark pleasures she knew that voice could bring as he spun her in his arms to face him.
"Alright. Do you want to count all of them, or just the ones that have jewelry in them right now?"
"I, uh, you..." Smooth, man. Choke on your own tongue, that'll definitely get you want you want. He scolded himself. "All o' them. I can help ya with the jewellery, if ya need."
Pushing away from his, frankly incredible, body, Levy smiled sinfully at him. "Start counting then, Kurogane."
Her voice dropped on the last word, and Gajeel felt all the blood in his body rush south.
Levy moved her hair back to show off 6 piercings in her right ear, 8 in her left, including one in her tragus and a rook.
Gajeel whistled long and low. "Damn shrimp, yer nearly got me beat."
She just smiled and flipped down the septum piercing she'd had tucked away for the past few days.
"Where were yer? How did I not?" Gajeel was tripping over his words, and she wasn't done yet. Lord have mercy, he thought to himself.
Levy giggled, tapping the side of her nose and then sticking her tongue out to showcase the barely there hole in the muscle. "And you've already seen these." She tapped her lip next to the rings of her spider bites.
Gajeel swallowed heavily. Seeing the metal jewelry, or the places it usually resided, was showing him just how much his Levy had changed over the years and fuck if he didn't find it incredibly hot to see, and know he was getting to know her all over again. "So, uh, that's ummm... That's 19 so far. Fuck, Lev, tha's only one or two off my count." And fucking sexy, he thought to himself.
Levy smiled, and Gajeel's breath caught, because Jesus she wasn't done yet. She tugged slightly on both nipples, watching as his eyes grew wide.
"Both?" He whispered.
"Yeah. They weren't even though, so I'm leaving this one" she grabbed his hand and placed it on her right breast "heal over."
Gently rolling the rosy coloured nub in his calloused fingers, Gajeel felt the tiny spots of scar tissue, just slightly firmer than the rest of her velvety smooth skin.
Moaning at the sensation, Levy reluctantly guided him away from her breast and down to her navel, where his fingers found the indentations of not one, but two, healed piercings.
"Yer just full o' surprises."
"I'm not finished."
Gajeel's brain shut off then and there, because surely there was nowhere else she could have threaded steel through her skin, except for there, and Gajeel was fairly certain he'd have noticed those by now. Without even realizing what he was doing, he'd sunk to his knees on the hard tile, staring up through the water at the woman - no, goddess - above him.
With Gajeel's hand resting gently on her hip, Levy blushed at position they were in. Taking a deep breath of the steamy air to steady her nerves, she opened herself to him, letting him see the barely there holes on her outer lips, and the still open one right above her almost hidden clit.
He let out a strangled moan, the noise catching in his throat as he quickly rose, pulling the little bluenette into his arms under the warm spray and kissing her fiercely. "Jesus, Levy, you're actually killing me." He growled against her lips, rock hard member pressed firmly against her stomach.
Levy wrapped her arms around his broad shoulders, and pulled herself up until her legs were locked around his hips.
"Do you know why I got them? All of them?" She whispered huskily in his ear. "They reminded me of you."
"Levy" he whispered, turning his head to claim her lips in a passionate kiss, as he sheathed himself fully inside her with one thrust.
Hips rocking slowly, he set a rhythm that quickly had the tiny woman in his arms seeing stars as he thrust his hips hard against her, before withdrawing slowly. Hands scrambling for purchase on his arms and shoulders, Levy settled for tangling her fingers in his thick wet hair, holding his lips against her own.
Wrenching her head away, she threw it against the tiles, ignoring the dull pain as the coil inside her wound even tighter.
"Kurogane, please!" She begged him.
"Come on, Lev. Come fer me." He growled.
At his words, she let go, the coil wound so tightly it finally snapped, white hot heat radiating from her core and consuming her entire body, the pleasure so intense she couldn't hear herself scream.
Gajeel eased her through her bliss with gentle, shallow thrusts, smiling when she came back to herself. "Hi."
"Mmm hi yourself, handsome."
"How's yer legs, Kitten?" He asked, reaching to shut off the rapidly cooling water.
"I have legs?" Levy laughed as he set her down, keeping his arms close to her as he legs wobbled, but thankfully held her weight.
Gajeel smiled, using a firm grip on her waist to guide her to the vanity, pushing her until she bent with her elbows on the bench and her eyes were watching him in the mirror. Grabbing a fistful of hair, he gently lifted her head.
"I want ya to watch yerself, Kitten. Can ya do that fer me?"
"Yes"
The hand in her hair tightened almost to the point of pain. "Yes, what?"
Levy's heart skipped a beat at the dark look on his face, and she felt the sudden rush of heat that came with understanding.
"Yes, sir."
Gajeel practically purred as he slid inside her welcoming heat. "Good girl, Kitten. Keep yer eyes on us." He waited until her saw her nod in the mirror before he set a bruising pace, driving her higher as he wound the coil tighter.
Levy tried her hardest to keep watch like he'd demanded, but the pleasure growing in her was unbearable and she shut her eyes.
No sooner than her eyelids had slid shut was Gajeel tightening the hand in her hair, tugging painfully. "I said watch, Kitten. Last warnin'."
"Yes, ah! Sir" She managed to gasp out the same time his other hand snaked its way between the bench and her body, pinching and rolling the bundle of nerves between her legs. She was strung out, body too sensitive from her earlier orgasm and overheating from the pleasure building inside her, her mind over stimulated from his ministrations and the image of his muscles contracting as he thrust into her. It was all too much, the pain from her head where he was tugging on her hair, the pleasure radiating from her core.
"Shh Kitten, relax." Gajeel purred into her ear, the ends of his soft hair tickling at her back, setting her nerves on fire. "Trust me, jus' a little more."
He knew she was at the end of her tether when her moans turned into sobs of pleasure, and he cupped his hand under her chin, forcing her eyes to meet his in the mirror. "Eyes open. Watch yourself as you come." And with that he bit harshly into her shoulder and felt the lithe body underneath him tense, and then start convulsing.
If it was possible to die from pleasure, Levy was certain that's what had happened as she watched herself in the bathroom mirror. She felt almost as if she was watching someone else. I wonder if this is what an out of body experience is? She thought to herself. She could see Gajeel's tanned body behind her, muscles tensed as he rode out his own peak inside her. But what had caught her attention was her own face, skin of her jaw pale against his tanned hand, her cheeks flushed, lips opened in a silent scream, and her eyes. Her eyes were what held her attention - pupils blown wide, the amber of her irises was almost glowing.
"Yer so beautiful when ya come fer me, Kitten." Gajeel growled, the calloused hand under her chin moving to gently push her chest back against his chest. "Tell me how yer feelin'?"
Levy coughed, her throat dry from silent screams. "Wonderful, Sir."
Gajeel made sure she could stand on her own, before gently cleaning her with a damp cloth. When he was done, he bundled the bluenette in his arms and cuddled her against his chest as he lay on the bed, gently stroking her back and hair until she came back to her senses. "Levy, honey?"
"Mmmm hello."
"Ya okay?"
Levy stretched then, arching her back like a cat. "Perfect, Kurogane. What brought that on?"
Gajeel chuckled a little. "Just wanted ya ta see what I do." He kissed the top of her head. "Where's yer head at? Can practically hear ya thinkin'."
"Just surprised, I haven't seen that side of you for a very long time. I missed him." She leant up, softly kissing the end of his nose before standing. "We should get going, if we're going to meet Wendy."
Gajeel groaned, rubbing his hands down his face. "Ya jus' had ta mention my baby cousin right now."
