Levy - Eleven

I woke up at the ass crack of dawn with my boyfriend resting peacefully behind me. His chest was firmly against my back and his arm was around my waist. I grinned slightly to myself at this feeling. I had only a few minutes before my alarm went off. Turning slowly, I moved over carefully and looked at the little ring box on the stand. Quietly, as to not wake the sleeping man next to me, I pulled out the ring and put it on. I looked at it on my finger.

Even in the dimness of the room, it seemed to glow brighter. I felt that this was how Gajeel saw me. Saw my soul. And I thought of something to give to him. Knowing he was also possessive, I felt sexy and confident thinking of wearing a ring that showed others that I was taken by the most wealthiest man in Chicago. I jumped when lips pressed against my back.

"Do you really like it?" He said in a sexy sleepy tone. I closed my eyes, finally accepting my emotions.

"I love it." I love you.

"Good. Will you wear it?" He asked while shutting off my alarm that I hadn't even heard. I nodded and turned back to him.

"I might. Thank you for last night."

"Anytime. Say, would you like to join me for lunch?" He asked in a gentle tone. I bit my lip.

"Not today. I need to run an errand during my break. If you can, just squeeze me in the last few minutes of the day." I said as I climbed from bed. He nodded and followed me to the bathroom. We weren't too naughty as we prepared for work. I dressed up in a shorter skirt that complimented my lengthy legs and a smooth black silk blouse that matched my headband and slippers. I was just finishing up with my hair when I saw one of the most stunning sights.

Gajeel was in his regularly standard three piece suit, but it was a hazy blue suit with a lighter blue, pinstriped vest. His vest was unbuttoned and his belt was unbuckled as he stood making coffee on the go for us both. I would kill just to have him. But I didn't need to since I already did.

"Keep looking at me like that and neither of us are getting out of here." He warned while not looking my way. I licked my lips.

"Not my fault you look tasty in a suit."

"Gihi. I'm a bad influence on you." He said with a smirk. I went to buckle his belt, enjoying his scent.

"I agree. Let's totally make out in the elevator on the way down." I said while moving to his vest. He laughed a real laugh.

"I'm down for it. I like that you plan on taking advantage of my body."

"It's one of those rights I have, correct?" I teased. He smirked.

"Damn right. Stuart is outside. Do you have everything?" He said while handing me a mug. I moaned at the taste of the coffee. He made it perfectly, exactly how I liked it.

"I think I'm good with just this. But I did grab my stuff. When the hell did you get the suit?" I asked as we left my apartment. I messaged Lucy to call me.

"Stuart dropped it off." He murmured against the top of my head. I let him envelope me in his arms before he entwined our finger together. He raised my hand in shock, feeling the ring there. I smiled at him and he stared at me with such fiery affection that my skin flushed. We didn't make out in the elevator as planned due to other inhabitants, but we did cuddle in the limo, with me curled into his side and his arm around my shoulders with our hands still connected. I looked up at him as he finished telling Lily his plans to add in, including the free time for me. Hearing him speak so dominant and precise made me feel powerful when I made him crumble and fall into pleasure with me. Seeing beneath his facade made me realize that I probably knew this powerful man better than a lot of people.

My phone buzzed and an image popped up from Lucy.

Stay away from RC. Major creep.

It was a screenshot of what looked to be Rogue with a dark haired beauty they were at the harbor. Rogue had her at the waist and was fucking her with the most disgusting look on his face. Gajeel saw it and growled.

"Do you know her?"

"That's Minerva. She was a family friend. We all grew up together." He clarified the woman from before. I calmed, realizing they never slept together.

"She had the hots for you. Did Rogue like her?" I asked.

Gajeel shook his head. "No. He knew she wanted me, but I recently got together with her and told her about us. She was upset. I was hoping that since she was like family that Rogue's jealousy of me couldn't touch her." He grumbled. I was shocked to hear both parts.

"Why would he do this?"

"To get to me. Everything that comes to me is what he wants. He thinks I don't deserve what I have. That I cheated fate. He wants what's mine." Gajeel nuzzled my head. Realization dawned on me.

Gajeel was never really loved. It was simply put, but true. Negative emotions surrounded him. I would be the one to change that.

"Gajeel?" I asked gently. His red eyes moved to mine in a calm way.

"Hm?" He quirked a brow. I stroked the brow as he closed his eyes. I tucked my free arm under his jacket, encompassing him with my body.

"I love you." I said clearly. A violent shudder shook us both as Gajeel's breath came out in a harsh rush. His hand moved to grip the side of my neck, locking me to him. His eyes were shut tight.

"I don't mean to scare you off. I just couldn't go another moment without you not knowing. You can remember that from now on." I said softly. He wrapped an arm around my waist and held me firmly to him as if I was a lifeline. I pressed a kiss to his chest and let him feel my love for him gently. We didn't speak again for the remainder of the ride, but Gajeel made sure I hadn't moved from his side. I was sure I would tell him again soon, but I wanted to save my second present for when we met up after work. I wanted him to remember today.

We separated at my floor and I kept a game plan in my head. With my boss gone, I was mostly at liberty to do as I pleased, but I knew I need to started organizing meetings and file lots of paperwork coming from the Golfing Campaign. I smiled brightly and searched up tiger lilies to send to Gajeel with a small note reading: In thought of memorable white parties and limo rides…

I was in the middle of edit-drafting Jet's anti-proposal email when a message from Gajeel came to me.

I'm not below doing that again. How about after work?

Grinning, I sent a bushel of white and black lilacs to his office with a message written: In celebration of late night reading and being dragged into showers.

Twenty minutes before lunch I got another message from Gajeel.

I'm gonna end up dragging you to the floor…

I was excited and apprehensive as I went ring shopping for Gajeel. I wanted to him to wear something that he would like, but meant something to us both. I went to four different ring shops before I finally found the one. The price was hefty, but I was confident I could pay it off in a few months. I scooped up a smoothie and hustled back to work, confident I could finish everything up before four.

I sent Gajeel a bushel of red roses with a note reading: In celebration of the late night and early morning sessions.

Gajeel replied at a quarter to three. Skip meeting with Lily. I'll give you a hard workout.

I smirked, realizing that Lily must have told Gajeel that he agreed to train me at his dojo. I planned to tell Gajeel myself, but it was too late. It wasn't surprising.

Who I would wait to tell was my overbearing mother.

Still, I went to meet up with Lily and agreed that Mondays or Wednesdays would be our workout days, alternating between the two. Lily escorted me upstairs and we made gentle small talk as I waited for Gajeel to finish up his meeting. I wasn't surprised when Gajeel almost bursted into his waiting area, excited to see me. Several men and women left his office quickly before Gajeel laced our fingers together to pull me with him. Lily laughed as the door closed and the glass frosted, giving us privacy.

"I have a gift for you." I mumbled. Gajeel looked at me as I looked around to see flowers decorating his once nakedly plain office. I smiled slyly.

"Am I forgetting something important?" Gajeel asked while moving around his desk to shut off his software. I set the little ring box down and looked away.

I felt like an idiot. I prayed he got why I picked out the ring. I didn't want him to feel trapped to me, but I wanted to stake claim of him as he had me in my own fashion.

I heard the ring box snap open breath Gajeel let out a harsh breath.

"Levy."

I looked back to see him clutching the small box in his hand while looking at the ring. He looked back to me with blazing red eyes.

"Too much?" I asked. He gritted his teeth and rounded his desk to me.

"Too damn much. The flowers and notes and in the limo… This whole day… you are all I have been thinking about. You are in my every thought. I can't sit still and I can't focus. My behavior today is comical to Lily. You are driving me crazy."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to—"

"Don't say sorry. This has been one of the best days of my life. Thank you for everything." He said in that baritone voice.

"Do you like the ring?" I said exasperated.

"It's how you see me. And I am proud to wear it." I loved how he got it, because he got me. I slid Gajeel's ring onto his thick finger and was frozen with how powerful the ring looked there. It was a platinum ring with a dark red ruby that was decorated with a steely hue. Gajeel grabbed my hand to kiss the ring on my finger as I did the same for him. Addicted to me as I was to him, he pulled me flush against him to kiss and nuzzle my neck.

"Tell me what you said in the limo." Gajeel demanded while pulling back to look at me. His piercings shone brightly on his skin as he looked at me with so much love. I knew it would take time for him to say it, but I also knew he would show me any chance he got.

"I think that's enough for one day. I don't want to say it all the time and have you get used to it. I love taking you by surprise."

"Do you regret saying it?" He said with a slight pain in his eyes. I grabbed his hair tightly and pressed my body against his. He shuddered.

"I meant every word I said." I stared him straight in his eyes. He sighed and nodded, pulling back to grab his jacket.

"I want you." He breathed.

"Tell me how." I rasped, wanting to hear him speak his desire. I backed from him teasingly as he stalked to me. He trapped me against the door.

"I want you loud and hot. To touch me like you can't get enough of me. You are going to ride me. I want you wild for me. I want you to shower me with your touches and moans." He said while stroking my cheek. I cupped his erection and gripped him. He hissed.

"Always. Let's go." I said while grabbing his hand and pulling him behind me.

I woke with a jolt. Panting from around me pulled me from my pleasant dream. Glancing around the darkness, I saw nothing. A groan from my left caught my attention. I quickly flicked on the bedside lamp and looked.

Gajeel lay gripping the sheets in his hands. Naked as the day he was born, he groaned out again as his chest heaved as if he was being struck by an unseen force.

"It hurts! You bastard!" He whimpered out as his head jerked left to right roughly. I knew not to touch a man in the midst of a nightmare, so I kneeled next to him.

"Gajeel." I called to him. He stilled as his breathing slowed considerably. His chest fell unevenly and his cock rest semi hard against his thigh. My heart nearly fell into pieces at the near frightened look that had painted his face. He looked in so much pain.

"Baby, you were dreaming. Come back to me. Wake up." I said gently and clearly.

"Levy…" He nearly whispered. Breathe left his chest in a fell swoop as he relaxed further. His eyes stayed closed. I slid closer and pressed a hand to his bicep, trying to see if he was awake. I was taken aback at how hot his skin was to the touch. When he didn't move, I softly stroked my fingertips down his arm.

"Gajeel?"

He sprung awake. "Huh? What's wrong?"

I sat back for a moment, letting him soak in reality. He looked around through baggy eyes before he focused his gaze on me. His frame was rigid again, as if he was still shaking off his nightmare. He blinked for a moment before he sat up on one elbow and pushed his long hair from his face.

"What's wrong? Are you okay?" His voice was gruff and thick from sleep.

"I want you." I whispered as I climbed into his lap. He laid flat as I pressed my mouth to his throat and sucked in his rough skin. He let his nightmare go with a sigh as I pressed my hands up his chest. I kissed up to his lips and took his mouth with a burning passion. He reacted instantly, his hands finding the skin of my back. He leaned up and pulled my body flush against him.

"You're wet." He breathed as his cock was nestled between the lips of my sex. I rolled my hips, making him grasp them.

"Always. For you." I promised. He slid into me slowly, filling me.

"Your body is mine." He said as his eyes burned into my skin.

"As yours in mine." His eyes flashed up to mine and I pressed my forehead to his. "And no one else's."

His eyes burned, telling me that was the right thing to say. His mouth slanted over mine as he twisted us so I was under him. I wrapped my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck as he began moving sensually above me. His mouth slid down to my chest. Arching into him, I told him how much I needed him. How good he felt. How much I loved him.

We both fell rested with him laying over and inside of me. I felt him shake as he pressed his face into my throat. I ran my fingers through his hair. He fell asleep first, and I followed behind.

A/N: Hey Gang! I know... two days late. Shame on me. I've been really sick and I was having wifi problems yesterday, but everything is good. So this is the END... of Part 1. Let me know if ya'll want a snippet of Gajeel's part! I've also decided to take a few weeks off. I'm moving, which is big, and I need to do some major work on Gajeel's part so I can keep both myself and y'all entertained. My next story will officially begin on June 17th (maybe earlier depending on who things settle). I also wanted to give some major shoutouts out!

I'd like to thank; Ms. Denise, Ultraviolet read, Desna, Ultra-Siou, 6661, ro-blaze, xion113, kurumi-x, Snipersinon, kymberleycool, NomNomDom, GhostlySyder, Tanya roy, Shania123abc, Math-Otaku, skyates26, Kiki, Beautiful but dangerous, Diletta, ioanna-chan, Realest, halennikole, Mskumiko24, BlueBalu, CanaryOfBlack, Cherry, and all other Guests. You guys have been part of the Gang since Day One of HATC and I plan to impress even more in part 2.

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