Chapter 23
Gajeel woke up with a groan when his bedroom door burst open. Standing in the doorway was Natsu. With a growl, he tugged the blanket over his head and rolled over.
"Get out of here, pinky."
"Hey, iron face, it's after one. I warned you not to stay out drinking all night. Lucy is bugging me, wanting to know if you're going to the party."
"Not bunny girl's business. Now get out!"
"Well, she said Levy will be there. She also said to make sure you know that Levy will looking hotter than ever."
"Not like she cares we are even together."
"That waitress that was here last night, did you... Well, did you sleep with her?"
"Just get outta here, dammit!"
Gajeel slammed his throbbing head into the pillow and picked up his phone. No texts or calls from Levy. He couldn't blame her. He was being a jerk. With a sigh, he sent out a text.
To My Shrimp: 'See ya at the party tonight. Need to talk to you. love ya'
However, he didn't notice the message never went through.
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Levy's feelings were hurt. She didn't even want to go to the party anymore but Lucy refused to let her miss it. The text she woke up to from Gajeel still made her sad. She knew he was upset with her and he had the right to be. However, that didn't stop her from being upset over how he was acting.
"All done!" Lucy stepped back and admired her handy work. She had been working on Levy's hair and makeup for what felt like hours.
Levy said and look at her reflection. She gasped. She didn't even recognize herself. Her hair was put up high and her curls cascaded down. Lucy had put silver studs all in her hair. Two curls framed her face and her bangs were pinned back. Her makeup was more than she ever even tried. Somehow, Lucy had made her look older with the winged eyeliner and the dark purple lipstick. She looked down at her dress and bit the inside of her cheek.
Her was wearing a black, spaghetti strap dress that was covered in metal studs. The dress stopped literally just below her butt and the back of it swooped low just above her butt. The front of the dress was low cut and split between her breasts. It hugged her petite frame snuggly and showed of her backside and what little chest she actually had. Her shoes were silver stilettos with a strap that wrapped around her leg all the way up to her knee.
"Levy, you look amazing! Gajeel is going to have a meltdown when he sees you."
"Lu-chan, where am I suppose to put my phone?"
"Oh. Well, I usually keep mine in my bra but..."
"I'm not wearing a real bra and your chest is bigger than mine." Levy rolled her eyes. "I'll just leave it here."
"Has he texted since last night?"
Levy shook her head. "No."
"Oh well! Let's go party!"
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The music was loud. The girls could feel the bass thumping inside before they even entered the building. Members from other dorms we're there also. Everyone was dancing and drinking. When they walked in, several people stopped and stared at them.
"Lucy, I feel very self conscious."
"You're hot. Let's go get something to drink!"
Mira was working the bar dressed in a fushia dress. She smiled when Levy and Lucy walked up. "Hi! Both of you look amazing! Before you order, I should warn you that all we have are acholic drinks. Cana somehow was in charge of getting refreshments."
"That's fine! What do you suggest?" Lucy asked.
"Margarita or daiquiri if you want something sweet, tequila or vodka if you want something strong, Long Island Iced tea if you don't want to taste the alcohol but want a kick."
"Strawberry margarita for me!" Lucy called as she scanned the room.
"The tea for me, please, Mira." Levy said.
"You got it! Natsu was looking for you right before you got here, Lucy." Mira grinned her matchmaker grin. "I love my sister but I think you belong with Natsu."
Levy laughed. "You just want her with Bickslow."
Mira shrugged and handed them their drinks. "I shouldn't gossip, but they aren't coming together tonight. Something about a break up, I believe."
"I'll catch you later!" Lucy took her drink and practically ran into the crowd.
Levy smiled and drank her drink. Most of the girls were dressed in sexy santa or sexy elf outfits. She looked over the crowd, looking for a familiar head of black hair.
After a hour of waiting and four refills, she decided he wasnt coming. She downed her fifth drink and stood up. Her body was buzzing and she giggled when she stumbled as she headed for the bathroom. A strong hand caught her before she fell on her face.
"Thank you," Levy laughed. "I'm not use to heels."
"Is it the heels or the drinks that have you stumbling?" The guy asked in a laughing tone.
Levy looked up and met eyes with a guy from her English course. His hair was dark purple and came to his shoulder. He was tall, too. And strong.
"Levy, right?"
"Yess," Levy slurred. "I don't remember your name."
"Ren."
"Ohh! Water lily! I almost named Keitaro that!"
"Keitaro?"
"My son."
"You have a son? I bet he's adorable just like you. Would you like to dance?"
Levy smiled. "Sure!"
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Gajeel came in the party through the back entrance next to the bar. Mira looked at him and glared.
"Gimme a beer." She slammed his drink down "What's your problem, demon woman?'
"Levy sat here for over an hour waiting on you. Looking amazing, by the way! She finally got up after her fifth drink and decided to go have some fun."
"Fifth drink? You gave the shrimp five drinks? What did she have?"
"Long Island Iced Tea. And last I saw her she was grinding on some hottie."
"What?!" Gajeel stormed away from the bar and into the crowded dance floor.
He stopped halfway when he spotted his girlfriend being pulled upstairs by some guy grinning like an idiot. Levy was stumbling and rubbing her eyes. He charged forward towards them. When he got closer he could hear Levy's voice.
"I have to find Gajeel. Needs to see me."
"Let's check upstairs. You need to lie down." The guy dragging her cooed.
Gajeel reached them as they reached to top of the stairs. He yanked Levy's hand out of the guy's grip and picked her up, throwing her over his shoulder. He grabbed the guy and shoved him into the wall before he left. Taking a passed out Levy with him.