Author's note: Sorry to keep you guys waiting. I have somehalf chappies already witten, all I need to do is to find the connecting peices.

BlackLothus , oh, by all means, do it! and, for the record, i think they both fell kinda at the same time lol

lexie loves anime , points for you, missy, for noticing the subtle hints. i'll be writing about that in the next chapters gihihi

EmmyHippo , why not? anyone can do it, why not you? just start writing and see how it turns out.

MakeItHayle , I'm a curious person myself. here ya go!

LumiSusi , it's easy to picture it, right? maked me laugh everytime

So, there are some things in this chappie that are real, like my language skills and the Romanian part. Also, there are some of my deepest wishes here. The main one is for humanity to be restored. Do good in whatever you do, because doing good is the hardest thing ever, but it brings the most fulfillment. There's too much evil in this world, for it is so much easier to be done. So, please, bring back humanity and hope in everything you do. I try to do my best.

AGAIN, THANKYOUFORYOURINFINITEPATIENCE!

All in all, thank you for all the patience and love and reviews and reading my fics... And everything! By the way, I'd love to see a review/comment in your native language! (Of course, please consider the writer, as well, since I only know 4 languages: Romanian, English, Spanish and Japanese, so add a translation, as well, if you guys happen to not be a speaker of those 4 languages)

CHAPTER 5: Hovering about

Gajeel couldn't really help himself. He smelled the lie, and he was curious. He felt he was getting too attached to the young woman, but he denied it. He lied to himself he was only watching out for her, so Saturday morning he went to her house and waited. 10 minutes later, the bluenette exited the building where she lived and went to the bus station. She waited a couple of minutes, listening to music, oblivious to everything around her. Gajeel started the engine once her bus stopped and off she went to wherever she had business. Gajeel pulled over when he saw Levy get off the bus and started walking again. She's really unafraid of the big city... Silly shrimp... After walking for about 20 minutes, she stopped, turned between two tall apartment blocks and bent over something.

Gajeel parked and strolled casually towards her, hiding behind a corner, listening intently. He couldn't hear much, but he did catch a male voice. His insides caught fire, feeling it bubbling up. He looked around the corner and saw Levy smiling warmly, extending her arm to help someone up. Once that male person got up, she tugged on him again, for encouragement he thought, and off they went. Gajeel bulged his eyes when he saw who she helped up.

It was a homeless man, who looked very stunned at the whole situation. Gajeel wanted to go and shake her to her sense, but decided to follow her some more and see what would happen next. He would keep himself close in case anything should happen. So he kept a safe distance and watched Levy intently.

Levy and the homeless man stopped at a second hand store, from where they got out with a couple of plastic bags. He kept following them to the washing machines, where they placed all the clothes in a washing machine and let it do its job, while they roamed around some more. The two entered a supermarket, where they lingered half an hour. They went back to get their now clean clothes, Levy leading the man to a public bathing area and waiting for him calmly to get cleaned, a haircut and a shave. The man threw his old rags and put on a second hand suit, looking much better than when Levy helped him up.

The man seemed very happy, and Levy practically glowed. Gajeel was getting more and more curious. What was Levy doing with a homeless guy? He limped slightly next to Levy as they headed, for Gajeel's surprise, to a labor force employment office. He waited patiently for the two, leaning on the wall with his arms crossed.

About an hour later, Gajeel straightened up when he saw Levy and her companion descend the stairs. He watched the beaming man shake Levy's hands vigorously, hugging her surprised form tightly. Gajeel merely gapped at the smiling bluenette, mesmerized by her selflessness and kindness. A knot formed in his throat, watching the man wiping some tears from his own eyes. He couldn't help his legs, walking shakily towards the two. Gajeel was close enough to hear what the man told Levy.

"Thank you, miss! You truly are an angel! No one has helped me in such a way! Thank you!" The man was downright sobbing in Levy's arms.

"It's been a pleasure. Just make sure you keep your new job and pass on the kindness with another." They were about to part ways, Levy smiling all the way as she turned around to leave for the bus stop. "Umf!" The bluenette bumped into a well toned male chest and almost hit her forehead in Gajeel's teeth, but managed to bump her nose in his shoulder, the inertia making her wobble a couple of steps behind her. Rubbing her nose with her eyes closed, she bowed and apologized. "Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry, I didn't see you there..."

"It's OK, squirt, I should've made my presence known." Gajeel watched Levy intently as she opened her eyes and stared incredulous at him.

"G... Gajeel! Wh... What are you doing here?" Levy's cheeks burst instantly, staring at the raven haired man.

"I was... out for a walk... It's such a nice day, after all..." Gajeel scratched the back of his head, hoping Levy wouldn't catch him lying. "My apologies, I didn't know you were on a date." Levy caught his not so subtle hint, and quickly turned to the man behind her.

"Oh, sorry... Gajeel, this is John. He's... a friend." Levy smiled warmly at the homeless man as he shook hands with Gajeel.

"We've actually just met, we're not on a date. She helped me a lot today. She truly is an angel sent from God! Oh, praise Him!" The man gave her another tight hug, straining to keep his emotions in check. Noticing Gajeel's confused look, the man continued. "She dressed me, helped me get a shave and even talked to some people to get me a job! I've been homeless for the past five years and... no one... no one has ever done something like this..." By now, the man was crying openly, Levy patting him awkwardly on the back. She glanced sheepishly at Gajeel, who was merely staring at the two, not believing his ears.

The man eventually was on his way, leaving Gajeel and Levy by themselves.

"So… You do this often?" Gajeel asked, ending the growing silence between them. When Levy looked at him confused, he continued, leading her to his car. "Helping people in need."

"Oh…" She blushed heavily, Gajeel staring dumbstruck at her. Cute… "Uhm… Not as often as I'd like… My finances are a little low… But I try doing this at least once a month. When I'm not saving money for my mom, that is." Gajeel was silently contemplating her. "I'm not sure why I'm telling you this… You weren't supposed to see…" Levy felt a knot in her throat choking her words.

"Why not? It's an amazing thing you do! This world needs more people like you!" Gajeel burned his red eyes into her brown ones, activating another blush. "You know what? I have a few friends in the media, I'll give them a call and tell…"

"What? NO! P… Please! No media!" Levy looked at him desperately, holding onto his arm.

"Why not? People need hope. And what you do can be an eye opener and an inspiration to many!"

"I don't want the attention. Please?" Levy looked up at him, unconsciously giving him the full puppy eye attack. Gajeel gulped, feeling his throat go dry. He lowered his phone and placed it in his pocket, grabbing a hold on her hand.

"Fine… You can stop pouting now." He twined their fingers together when Levy smiled relieved, the bluenette looking down to their joined hands with a blush. She looked up at him again, realizing Gajeel was stroking her skin with his thumb, and quickly pulled her hand away, turning her reddened face away from his disappointed look.

"Uhm… Thank you… So… I should go home… Have a good day." She turned to wave at Gajeel, but his voice stopped her.

"Wait! Uhm… Do you have plans… for today?" He scratched the back of his neck, feeling his ears warm up.

"The usual Saturday business. Cleaning, cooking, laundry."

"I was wondering if… you'd like to join me… for a drink or something…" Levy's insides started squirming pleasantly, a little voice in the back of her head whispering softly He likes you…. Nah… Impossible.

"I don't know…" She wrinkled her nose a little, but Gajeel insisted.

"Please?" He looked at her expectantly without breathing. After a moment of pondering, Levy answered.

"Okay…" The genuine smile Gajeel gave her almost knocked her off her feet. The raven haired man held the door open for her and slid over the hood of his car instead of going around it to the driver's side. "Any likings?"

"Not really… I don't really go out much…"

"Okay, then. I know a place. Buckle up." Gajeel started the car and off they went. When he stopped the car, Levy was surprised to see a simple looking diner. "They have the best ice-cream in town. And, since it's so hot today…" He answered her internal questioning as they approached the door, Gajeel quickly placing his fingers on the door before Levy's hand reached it. It opened with a soft cling.

"Ah! Gajeel! Welcome back!" A slender man welcomed them warmly. "And I see you brought a lady-friend, too! It's been a while since I've seen you with a…"

"Shut up!" Gajeel hurried to place a hand over the man's mouth, preventing him to speak.

"Gajeel! Holy shit, man!" A blonde man slapped him on the back hard enough to make him wince and release the one who greeted them. "He finally brings home a girl!" The blonde man hurried to Levy's shocked form, hugging her tightly. "Nice to meet you! I'm Sting Eucliffe."

"Rogue." The slender man offered his hand, Levy shaking it confused.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Levy."

"Oooh, such a lovely name! And a lovely face! Gajeel, you bastard, where do you find them?"

"I'm his massage therapist." Levy answered shyly, the two men bulging their eyes.

"Maybe we should go someplace else." Gajeel grabbed Levy's arm and turned for the door, when the man named Rogue stopped them.

"Come on, man, don't be like that! Have a seat. You know we missed ya." Gajeel glared at his warm smile, sighing.

"Fine…" He grumbled, Levy noticing he was actually embarrassed. She chuckled softly as Gajeel pulled the chair for her like a gentleman.

"What will it be, lovely Levy?" Sting winked at the bluenette, making her blush.

"Uhm, forest fruits, chocolate and vanilla."

"She's got great taste!" Rogue came behind her, beaming, Gajeel face-palming himself with a groan.

"You should chill, we're gonna be on our best behavior. Cross my heart." Sting winked at the bluenette again, enjoying the death-glare Gajeel sent his way. The two men disappeared behind a double door, leaving the two alone.

"Who are they?" Levy asked amused.

"Just a couple of idiots I grew up with…"

"Now that is an understatement. He practically raised us after our parents dissap…" Gajeel silenced he blonde man with a glare. "Sorry… He's like a big brother to us." Sting quickly placed two bowl of ice-cream on the table and retreated himself.

"What was that all about?" Levy scooped some ice-cream and popped it into her mouth, the wonderful flavors exploding on her tongue.

"Nothing… Well, was I right or what?" Gajeel pointed to her ice-cream.

"It's pretty good, yeah."

"So…" He started lamely, Levy lifting her eyes to look at him. "Tell me more about yourself." Levy snorted.

"There's nothing to tell really. I came here to work."

"Where are you from?" He pushed.

"Romania. Why?" Gajeel gapped at her.

"Wait. You're not a native?"

"Nope."

"I could've sworn… How… You don't even have an accent." He started stuttering, looking impressed at her.

"I'm gonna take that as a compliment." She giggled slightly, popping another spoonful of ice-cream. "If you must know, I can speak three languages part from my native one."

"Hooo…?" Just as he was about to ask about her language skills, a white haired girl appeared from behind the twin doors, placing two glasses of water on their table. Levy eyed her nametag, which wrote 'Yukino', smiling slightly.

"Doumo arigatou." Yukino looked at her amazed and started conversing with Levy in Japanese, Gajeel gapping at her. Once the flustered girl took her leave, the raven haired man captured her attention once more.

"So English and Japanese. What's the third one?"

"Spanish." Levy grinned at him.

"You're amazing, you know that?" Gajeel bore his red eyes into hers, activating another blush.

"Thanks…" She said in a small voice, playing with her fingers. Soon after, Sting and Rogue almost blasted through the doors, grabbing a couple of chairs and sitting at their table. They spent their time together, laughing and having a good time. Levy didn't even feel the passing of time, noticing she spent more than half a day with Gajeel and his company and the day was growing darker by the minute. When the clock struck six, Yukino left the small diner, leaving the four by themselves. Half an hour later, Gajeel excused himself, driving Levy home.

"Thank you for today, Gajeel. It was amazing."

"Anytime, squirt." He smiled warmly at her, the butterflies in her stomach flying erratically. "Well… This is you." He said with a hint of disappointment when he reached the apartment building where Levy lived.

"This is me, indeed. Thanks again. Have a good night." Levy opened the door quickly, not waiting for Gajeel to do what his eyes yearned for. So, she left him with his hand in the air before he had a chance of stopping her and let himself go with the flow.

"When the fuck did I become such a pussy?" Gajeel was starting to admit he had feelings for the blue haired girl, but he found himself unable to utter a word about it. He drove away, thinking hard.

TBC

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