Levy - Six
I hummed happily as I walked into my desk space today. The last three days I spent with Gajeel, and I enjoyed it very much. Lucy seemed to be making exciting progress with Natsu, and Jet was urgent when I walked in today. I just hoped my Thursday would keep the luck ball rolling this week since it was the ball.
"Hey, Levy. Could we meet up for lunch today? I need someone to talk to."
"Of course. We can check out that Cuban Soup shop across the street. It's on me." I smiled. His shoulders dropped from their tense position as a shy smile met his lips.
"What would I do without you here?" Jet fanned his face. I laughed at him.
"Not gonna happen. We have a meeting today, by the way. Right after lunch." I reminded him as I turned on my computer.
By noon, Jet and I sat across the street in a little cafe shop. Jet stroked his chin. He leaned back, full from his meal.
"I swear Redfox has a thing for you."
"We are kinda seeing each other." I replied. He looked shocked. Then concerned.
"You should be careful. I'm not gonna be the bad guy, but Gajeel had a rough past. I'm sure he will tell you when he is ready, but don't believe everything the news says about him. He was once a fearful man. Still kinda is with all of those piercings."
"I know. It's nothing serious. we are just… testing waters, I guess. Anywho, what's it with you?" I asked, changing the subject.
"I want to marry Droy."
I choked on my soup accidentally. Jet handed me a napkin and patted my back.
"You what?"
"It's been on my mind. I just don't want him thinking this changes stuff. I really want to marry him. I just want him to be mine and that's it. I only told you since you kinda don't have a biased opinion. Mira would have immediately started planning a wedding ceremony." Truth be told. a lot of info could be gathered from Mira alone, seeing that everyone saw her day in and day out.
I pursed my lips. "He is head over heels for you. I kinda think he is waiting." I pointed out. I always noticed the sad look in Droy's eyes when Jet called him his boyfriend.
"Ya think? It's not too fast?" He breathed.
"Yeah. You guys have been together for years. This won't change anything but what you call him. You two will still love each other." I pointed out. Jet nodded his head. He glanced at his watch and shot up.
"We are gonna be late. Shit. I should have never postponed the meeting." He helped me stand before we paid and left. We were indeed five minutes late to our floor and nearly ten to the top floor.
"At least it is just us." I murmured as I stepped off to the top floor. I smoothed my blouse as I saw Gajeel and Lily talking outside the conference room. Gajeel looked upset.
"Sorry Mr. Redfox. Lunch ran over." Jet apologized. Lily shook our hands as Gajeel crossed his arms. He looked beyond intimidating.
"If you are gonna be late, just don't show. I got better stuff to do."
"It was an accident. It won't happen again." I chirped up. Gajeel's eyes snapped to mine and his frown deepened. His behavior was worsening mine.
"I don't think you are in a position to speak to me like that. I don't tolerate accidents." I flinched. The Hell!
I hid my flinch with a smile. "I understand that now. And I said it won't happen again."
"Let's get this meeting going." Lily stepped in before Gajeel could say something else to piss me off. Gajeel opened the door with a grunt and I let Lily and Jet enter before me. Gajeel grabbed my wrist.
"Why the hell were you late?"
"Jet told you."
"What happened?" He snapped under his breath.
"None of your business. If it wasn't serious, you would know. We can talk later."
"I want a real answer. I usually get one when I ask a question." Gajeel growled out. I scoffed.
"Screw you. You're acting like a real ass." I yanked my hand away and entered the room. Jet warmed up the projector and I prepared to take notes. The entire time, Gajeel kept his eyes off of me and on his phone. The notion was making me antsy. I shut it out as I engaged myself into answering Lily's questions.
"What does the cost look like?"
"Well if we can get a deal with the company, we might be discounted. They will want to be promoted in anything you own, Mr. Redfox. More details can be discussed at the dinner tomorrow."
"What about you?" Lily asked.
"Excuse me?"
"What do you think about partnering with the recycling company?"
"As I said last week, I think both parties will benefit from this. My views about the situation hasn't changed since." I noticed the flinch in Gajeel's frame. I realize how my words sounded if we were talking about our relationship.
"Regardless, partnering with another company is a bold move. Is it worth the risk?"
"This is a multipurpose company. Recycling will open up new doors in the environmental industry, which is a task I read on the website. This may be the needed step." I pointed out.
Gajeel crossed his arms and leaned back. His eyes hid all emotion.
"I want you to lead the project. Lily will be your partner and Mira will advise."
"I'm in the middle of a Golfing campaign." I said taken aback.
"If it is too much work for you then I can have someone else fill in."
I clenched my hands, thoroughly pissed off at the challenge. "I can do it."
"Good. Meetings will happen twice a week starting next Monday."
"Droy and I can finish up the Golfing campaign by the end of the month. We will have to take a trip to New York tomorrow after work to speed things up." Jet assured. Gajeel clicked a button that turned on the lights. I wanted to leave.
"That solves it. Ms. McGarden will be down in a few moments. I have a few questions to go over concerning the recycling project."
"No problem." Jet shot me a look and I smiled reassuringly. Instead of staying in the meeting room, Gajeel guided me to his office.
"You are an infuriating woman. I hope you know that." Gajeel bit out. He locked the door behind me.
"Want to explain why I come upstairs and I'm met with a spawn of hell? That was a real dick move. If you really think that I will abuse the fact that we are a thing at work, you are sorely mistaken. Boss or not, don't ever talk down on me like that again. That pissed me off. Then the recycling campaign? Are you fucking kidding me? That means I will be spending more time here than I need to be."
"What would you do if I showed up late from lunch with a female coworker to an important meeting of yours?" He shot back. I rolled my eyes.
"I think I'm mature enough to hold in my emotions until after the meeting. You just… why even have a job when I will be here most of the time?" I snapped back.
"You don't enjoy my company?" Gajeel asked upset. I realized how I sounded.
"Not like that. I still have a job, Gajeel. I can't just slack off over something I haven't done before."
"That's not an answer."
"You're being a jerk over nothing right now."
"Our relationship isn't important to you." He grumbled.
"Wow, Gajeel. You can say that after the last few days we had?"
He huffed and looked up. "Is our relationship important to you?"
"It is, but I'm not in a good position. We just met Gajeel, and I haven't been here for two weeks. Trust me. You are important, but so is my job. You are still priority, but I can't lose something I'm just now starting. And the recycling campaign was like a kick to the stomach. I don't know where to start."
"That's what Lily is for." He sighed.
"I shouldn't need to be burdened like this because of your emotions. This project could take months. And I don't even know the legality or steps that need to be taken in merging two companies."
"All that stuff isn't your burden. That's on me. At the end of the day, I get to sign very important papers while you take lots of money. It won't be a lot."
"You do mean a lot to me, but I have to sort out a lot of things. And I also have a thin line with privacy with you. I need space and trust." I stroked his chin. His rage calmed.
"I'm such an ass. I overreacted when you cancelled to go out with Jet."
"He is with Droy. He just needed someone to talk to. I was being a helpful ear." Gajeel sighed.
"I'm sorry. I stepped out of line. I didn't mean to disrespect you. Can we restart?" Gajeel grumbled. I chuckled and kissed him. He gripped my waist tightly in his hands.
"Mmm. Good restart. I'm gonna lose my job over you." I groaned as he kissed along my chin.
"I would give you another job."
"As what? Your personal sex slave that sucks you off at work then pleases you nonstop at home?" I asked. Gajeel leaned back and stared at me with a hot gaze.
"Such as descriptive and provocative suggestion. Let's sit and discuss." He mumbled while gripping my ass. I swatted his chest.
"You're too much."
"I am. Forgiven?" He nuzzled me.
"Forgiven."
He walked me back towards the elevators and the woman who usually buzzed people in gave me a glance that rubbed me the wrong way. Her eyes shifted to Gajeel's tall frame and she straightened, no doubt trying to showcase her rather impressive rack. She also had dark hair. It seemed to be a trend.
"What's that look for?" Gajeel asked, trapping my body near the wall next to the elevator. People were at their desks working, so no one was really around besides that woman.
"I don't think your receptionist likes me very much." I whispered as I tilted my head to the side. He glanced back and the pretty woman gave him a wide smile.
"So what? I guarantee her paychecks."
I shook my head. "I'm sure that's it. Has nothing to do with you being handsome or rich."
He gave me a sly smirk as he tuck an arm around my waist to I was pulled towards him. My hands snuck under his suit jacket to touch his hard stomach.
"Her opinion doesn't matter to me, and it shouldn't to you too. If it makes any difference, I like you."
"I like you back. You do realize we are at work?" I said, glancing to make sure the area was clear. His receptionist had focused on her computer, turning away from us.
"Why be the boss if you can't do what you want?" He purred and he pecked my mouth in a soft kiss. I sighed into him, gripping his shirt. He pulled back when the elevator dinged. He let me pull away from him to step inside, but there was a look in his eyes that set me off. It was almost feral, despite him pulling on his normal icy mask.
"See ya after work?" I asked hoarsely. His lips curved as the doors closed.
"Absolutely."
A/N: Meh, a little filler Chapter. Sooooo, I checked out what I have written for Chapter 7. Turns out that it is so long that I actually broke it into 3 SOLID PARTS! And because I'm not evil, and I don't want ya'll to have to wait 3 weeks just to piece together a whole chapter, I'm deciding on posting Parts 1, 2, and 3 across the upcoming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I'm pumped for it and I hope ya'll are too. The story actually develops from Chapter 7 onto wherever ya'll want me to take it. I'm ahead in writing on this one, so I'm not sleeping on ya'll again. Please leave a review. And as always, PEACE!