-hey again...life is difficult and all... have a good week..
-i dont own fairytail-

Bixlow rolled the liquid in his cup; the golden ale had long lost its appeal. He glanced over his shoulder, for the tenth time this evening, to the dark corner where he barely could make out the iron slayer. Again his muscles tensed, ready to just stand up and move, yet something held him back.

It was the perfect change to ask,

The guild was relevantly quiet and most of the female populations were out celebrating something and the guys were not allowed to come this time.

Lucy and Cana had made it crystal clear that they were taking Sphinx with them and they had no say in it. The point had been emphasized with a surprise house call and a very vivid waring on what would happen if any of them even tried to follow her.

The seith mage shook his head at the memory of Lucy bringing her demon Mira-mode on; She would defiantly be on his 'watch out when angered'- list.

Bixlow suspected that this warning was more meant for the two stubborn slayed more than it was to him, and of course to the very loudly complaining Natsu, who still hadn't stopped pacing back and forth while whining about being left behind.

So here he was swirling his drink around waiting for Laxus to stop his work upstairs and go to the gym with him. It really was a slow night, no singing, no reckless bar fights, it actually was almost alarming to see how much livelier the guild was when the female population were there. Like they were curently unable to have any fun wiotuh the females,

What a sad and patethic thought that was,

However there was something in the blue black haired seith mages mind that keeps bugging him; no, not only bugging, the thought was slowly but surely pushing imaginary needles in his brain. It had crossed the line of sweet curiosity to almost dangerous obsession 'need to know or I'll die'- category. Again his eyes wondered to the dark corner.

Ever since he had heard about Gajeel and Sphinx sleeping together his mind just couldn't stop asking the question. Sure he had been jealousy and a little bit pissed off but he got over it, well mostly, or so he kept telling himself at least.

Okay just fucking do it man, stop being a chicken; an agitated hand went through the blue Mohawk as he scowled himself.

Finally putting his drink down a little harder than needed Bixlow stood up and walked determinately over towards Gajeel table. Piercing red eyes focused on him instantly but they had no effect on the seith mage. He was used to Laxus intensity, so Gajeel's intimidation was nothing.

Without asking he pulled the chair away from the table and sat down opposite Gajeel who cocked on eyebrow at him. His face was a mix of annoyance and a tiny bit of curiosity that he tried to hide.

Bixlow huffed in annoyance, hating his own curiosity, but knew that if he didn't ask it would nag him even more. He knew himself, knew this would keep him up at night and just needed to know.

After a brief moment of debating how exactly to ask his question the seith mage decided to just blurt it out.

-What was it like?

There was clear tune of irritation in Bixlow voice but Gajeel couldn't help the cocky smirk that came to his face. He knew exactly what Bixlow meant.

He could practically see the subject 'eating' the older mage from the inside. Bixlow sighed at the man's silence and knew he was just annoying him on purpose.

Heck he knew that if he was in the iron slayers place he would do the same.

-Don't bother,

A familiar voice said and blueback hared mage turned to look to his left were Natsu sat down giving a lazy glare towards Gajeel who's face expression seemed to darken.

- I tried to ask him a hundred times but he won't say a word about it, Natsu huffed and slumbered against the table.

-Are you really surprised? Even I wouldn't tell you,

Bixlow snorted before resting his forearms on the table and looking at the Gajeel who also cracked a smirk at that.

- What! Why not? Natsu instantly exclaimed looking between the two older mages.

Bixlow shrugged but didn't feel like elaborating any more but instead looked at Gajeel expectantly. The red eyes looked from Natsu back to him, inspecting him carefully. His expression got more serious and even a little predatory but Bixlow still held his gaze.

The Iron slayer thought about being in the seith mages shoes, he understood why the man was sitting in front of him right now. Yet Gajeel wasn't sure if he wanted to elaborate his relationship. A part of him wanted to hold this upper hand on the two other suiters.

He almost wanted to throw it in their face yet tell them nothing. But of course he knew that in the end he would really get fried by everyone, especially Mira if he was that 'jackass'. And he knew that Sphinx wouldn't appreciate it either.

Everyone wanted to know what it was like, someone as exotic and captivating as Sphinx, who wouldn't want to know?

But this time it wasn't Natsu or Gray who tried to pry information's about her to their own perverted fantasies. But Bixlow, who was in a way in same boat as he was, so he could understand the curiosity for wanting to know.

But was he aware of what he was really asking?

-Are you sure you want to know?

Gajeel's voice was low and rough and the humorous edge was gone. Bixlow quickly understood that Gajeel wasn't trying to mock him but maybe even actually prepare him.

Yes? No? Did he want to hear some other guys experience with Sphinx?

Hell no, he wanted to experience it himself, but he wasn't there yet and Gajeel had been. The whole subject was like giving a kid a candy but not letting him eat them.

Its was a pure mind-fuck.

There was a moment of hesitation in Bixlow's determination as he thought it through,

The seith mages had visualized it in his head an hundred times and yet something told him that he could never picture it right even how much he tried.

What had they done? How had they done it, what had she looked like? What had she sounded like?

He didn't think of himself as overly jealous person,

Okay well jealous yes, just not, hmm what the word? hmm, possessive? Yes.

He wasn't possessive and territorial like Gajeel or Laxus. Bixlow wasn't exactly known to have long lasting relationships 'full of love, baby-talks and devotion'.

Nop,

He was more of a 'fling-type' of a guy. Sure he could hook up with some hotty for more than once yet he never really felt the need to stay and see where it possibly could lead. He was a free spirit and not into commitments just yet.

At least I though I was,

In a way all this attraction he felt towards Sphinx was new and exciting. On the other hand it was kind of scary how much it actually got to him and his emotions. Still somehow he wanted it to go further.

It hurt to know that she had slept with Gajeel but he couldn't really blame her.

How could he?

Sphinx was a free spirit possibly even wilder than he was. He knew what that it meant better than anyone,

Which made her so perfect for him, ugh, focus,

She was open about her sexuality and what he had learned also very active not to mention curious. It was liberating to be free and single, everyone knows that.

Bixlow sighed he understood her well but really didn't want to at times,

And still she has me acting like a school boy with a crush, dammit'

A flashback of her straddling Lucy while sucking on the cosplayer's neck still made him grin and shiver pleasantly. She really had infiltrated their lives like a hurricane all those months ago.

And now he was really dying to know what that side of her was. Like a man starving he had waited for months to know what she was really like. And finally there was someone who he could ask and still he really was nervous to hear it.

But Bixlow knew that he also was a pervert, his mind was filled with fantasies and this was the perfect opportunity to get a 'better picture'. And he was really dying for more mental stimulation if he couldn't get the real one.

She was something new and wild, so the horny and perverted side of him was overruling at the moment.

Well i already know I'm going to hell, so why the hell not?

-Yeah I do,

Gajeel looked at the man, assessing him and just plain trying to figure the Seith mage out. Did he know what he was asking?

Hell why was he worried, Bixlow can do his own decisions;

The iron slayer sighed and for once decided not to think too much of it.

Gajeel's glare seemed to go away as he let memories surged into his head. His shoulders relaxed as he let those images invade his head. Her skin, her touch, he could remember it all.

-Ask, he final said in a low voice,

Before Natus could say exclaimed the unfairness Bixlow slammed his hand over his mouth. It effectively muffed his words and Natsu had to grab the table not to fall backwards off the chair. The young fire mage glared at Bixlow but to his supries either of them payed no attention to him.

He may not be the smartest but even Natsu knew to keep his mouth shut because this was something that not everyone got to hear. So as Bixlow's hand was removed he knew to just ease and be still on that very chair.

So the fire mage let the protest die in his throat as he saw the two men for the longest time bury their war ax and connect over the common dilemma called Sphinx. It was weird to see Gajeel suddenly seem a bit more open. Almost as if the iron armor was just a tad bit thinner and he was willing to confine in them.

He looked both serene yet slightly lost like he was missing something.

- What was she like? Bixlow asked the same question, there was that bitter urge in his voice like he needed to know it all,

What was she like? There were no words to describe her Gajeel thought,

She was something else. A hurricane shoved into a beautiful form of a dark angel. Even the plain memory had his muscles flinch in longing to feel her against him. In the short time he had the privilege to hold her all to himself, had she manages to imprint her every curve, every sent and touch into his memory.

It was all just so unexplainable, not only did he miss the intoxicating euphoria she brought with her but somehow it seemed like even his body missed her whole being. It was confusing the iron slayer and he really wished it would go away in time because in the long run he knew this would drive him mad.

-Fuck, Gajeel sighed while his hand ran threw his black hair trying to collect his thoughts before they would consume him altogether.

His eyes looked at the seith mage and Natsu,

-the beer's on you and I'm going to need a lot of it if you really want to know,

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*Atchoouh*

- Are you okay? That's like the fourth time you sneez, Lucy brown eyes looked at her concerned.

-Yeah, I know, don't know what's gotten into me, but I feel fine, a little cold maybe, Sphinx shook her head to ease her friend worry.

-Don't worry about it Lucy, Sphinx never gets sick, well except if she drinks too much, Canan said lazily while slamming a shot on the table.

Sphinx rolled her eyes, Cana still liked to answer her questions and explain things that revolved around her like she was some kind of a rarity. It both annoyed and pleased her.

- Allergies? Erza asked shortly,

Sphinx shook her head before leaning back letting her eyes scan the lounge. It was dim lit yet cozy, Kinana had suggested the place and it really was perfect for their relaxing night out. Suddenly Mira pushed through the table and put a tray full of drinks in front of them.

-Now this is what I'm talking about, Cana cheered,

-Alright everyone take up a glass, I like to make a toast to our very own Titania and Lucy who successfully completed a mission that got high praises from one of the councilmen, Mira said,

-And let's celebrate that there was no damage done, and we got the full reward, Lucy beamed earning few laughs.

-Well that sound like the next round is on you two then, Evergreen said while they others laughed harder.

The next round was in fact on the celestial mage and while some of them enjoyed their drink more than others, so they all were feeling at least a little tipsy.

-So when are you and Jet getting married? Kinana said to the red face Levi,

- Engaged Kinana! They first have to get engaged; Mira said slamming her drink on the table.

- Isn't that the same thing? Cana said while tilting her head.

-NO! First there is engagement then marriage, it's not the same. Mira argued again her voice becoming slightly more louder.

- I don't get it, if you really want to spend the rest of your life together why the engagement why not just get married?

Sphinx argued only to flinch back as the matchmaker- Mira's accusing eyes looked at her. Her aura flared slightly making her small frame seem suddenly surprisingly intimidating.

Oh shit, why is she looking at me like that?

did I just step on her tail?

- NO! It doesn't work that way. She hissed at the devil slayer passionately before Lucy gently made her sit back down.

- They are going to do it properly; there is going to be beautiful and romantic moments, songs and stories.

- wow, take it easy there Mira, Cana said but only managed to get Mirajanes piercing gaze on her.

-No, I'll make sure there isn't anything to ruin their engagement party; the fierce take over mage pointed an finger at Cana while her eyes narrowed dangerously.

-there will not be any and I mean ANY of your drunken bad ideas or,

Sphinx swallowed loudly as Mira's eyes focused on her and that suddenly need to run came over.

-Or yours perverted stunts,

Evergreen couldn't help but chuckle as Cana and Sphinx were getting scowled by the drunken Mira, the fairy mage was feeling happy not to be in their shoes. She ahd learned a long time ago that Mira was infact addicted to throw happy parties and while durnk she get even more passionet about the subject.

-You two are going to be dressed nicely and behave, because there are going to be children there and and,

- There, there, Levi and Jet will make sure to be engaged before marrying, Lucy interrupted softly while she patted Mira's shoulder,

The takeover mages aura dimmed down while as she mumbled something under her breath before taking another mouthful of her drink. Sphinx glanced at Cana who looked equally shocked and surprised at the outburst. The brunette leaned towards her friend while whispering quietly.

- Someone even more passionate about weddings while drunk,

-Yeah, for a minute there I thought she was going to start spitting fire at us, Sphinx shuddered,

- Well at least we know what makes Mirajane 'flip the switch' Canan said and took a reassuring shot,

- Yeah, I may have demon's whispering in my ear but still Mira makes me want to go to a corner and hug my knees when she get like that.

Sphinx joked back while Cana nodded in agreement.

-Makes you want to question just how far along she has planned everyone's lives,

They both looked at the now clam but smiling woman while there minds pictured them if Mira had the change to work her maginc on their lives.

-Shit, i would porbably be married off by now, no sorry, engaged and married like yesterday with a bun in the owen, Cana said in a low dreadful voice,

-yeah and there would be picknick, sunflower dresses, balldancing and baking, Sphinx flinched like it hurt her to say such things,

-Okey this is crossing scary in a whole new level and it's a level I am not ready to face, Cana almost cryed out while desperetly reaching for a glass,

- I'll drink to that, preferably a lot,

The others shook their heads as the evening continued. Mirajane was quickly moving onto Jets and Levis engagemat party and was her own kind self, only slightly louder and even a little obnoxious.

- So Kinana why haven't I seen you with anyone? Levi words slurred a little, yet everyone focused on the blushing barmaid.

-Um,

- What about Max, you two went on a mission together? Mirajane instantly seemed to smile suggestively,

Sphinx didn't know Kinana much but did enjoy her company. They had talked when Master put her on bar duity. There was something sweet yet alluring in her aura and somewhere on the line Sphinx had realized that she in fact was a little attracted to the bar maiden. It really didn't help teh devil slayer that still had very pleasant memories of her and Kinana exploring this attraction in her dreams lately, they keept playing vividly in her head.

Oh damn, so she really is straight, well there goes that wild shower dream, hmm maybe she's a littel bi curious?

-Um, it wasn't really a mission, Kinana said,

- Sis it doesn't count as mission if you send them grocery shopping for the guild, Lisanna sighed.

-So Max is not you type? Mirajane said ignoring everyone as she looked away in thought,

- What about Eric? Erza said now giving a soft but still knowing smile.

Sphinx looked at Cana in wonder; it wasn't a name she recognized. Yet the way a longing and kind smile came to the purple haired mages lips did indicate that it was someone important.

- Eric is different, Kinana said softly yet still everyone seemed to understand it, except Sphinx who only tilted her head in wonder.

Damn it there goes my girl crush, and who the hell is Eric? I bet i could make you forget about Eric, tehehe,

Sphinx thought and sighed, it caught her best friends attention.

-What are you bummed about?

SPhinx igoner her and kept her eyes on the beautifull Kinana, Cana instantly caught on.

- Wait is this about the dream, Cana's eyes lit up with amusement, Sphinx only then rememberit that she had told Canan about the dreams.

- Pff, it was a good dream, Sphinx smirked.

-Different but actually really good, and I had another one as well,

Sphinx grinned with a dazed but cheeky smile at Cana who rolled her eyes at her.

- Who have you dreamt of? Lisanna piped up loudly

Sphinx turned to look at the gleaming eyes of the younger take over mage. It was almost funny how much she sometimes reminded Mira as she gave that curious hopeful look. Except the youngest take over was just after perverted stories, not some gran match-up scheme.

- Who did you dream of? Evergreen asked interested,

Sphinx gave a glare to the loud Lisanna but turned to look at Kinana.

-Her,

-What you had a dream about me? The bar maiden tilted her head innocently and Sphinx nodded.

-A sex dream, Cana quickly added making the rest of the table tune in on the conversation.

- Thanx, Sphinx growled, it couldn't be really classified as a proper sex dream, at least not in Sphinx's mind, it had been more of a sensuel kind.

-You also have sexual dreams about women? Erza said her voice shaking slightly.

Was it really that odd? '

Sphinx cocked on eyebrow but nodded. Their curios and innocent eyes had her almost chuckling.

Hadn't she proven enough times that she wasn't as gender bound as most? So kissing Lucy or Cana really wasn't enough?

- Yes Erza, I dream about women sometimes, doesn't everyone?

-You mean like this is not the first time? The red head clarified,

-No I have dreamt about pretty much all the women in the guild, in some way, Sphinx admitted while glancing at her latest attractions.

Her eyes were just shining in the darkness. Sphinx really couldn't put her finger on it, what it was that really made Kinana so attractive to her but somehow it didn't surprise her.

- She's had a little girl crush on you Kinana for a while now, Cana fueling the conversation.

-Seriously why do I even bother tell you about anything when you just keep blabbing your mouth every change you get. Sphinx glared at Cana.

- Pff, you can't help it, Im a trustworthy and lovable character, Cana said laughing.

-Girl crush? Erza questioned

Levi started to explain sounding like a drunk professor yet still everyone seemed to listen,

- I think it means that even if we know Sphinx is straight,

Sphinx couldn't help but cough loudly before wiggling her eyebrows suggestively. It was to fun to see their minds start to work and imagine all kinds of things.

- Well mostly at least, Levi said her voice suddenly a little unsure as Sphinx tilted her head a little and looked her slowly up and down.

- Are you sure about that Levi, her voice was low as she purred her name like it was a delicacy,

Levi knew that she was in fact playing with her but still as Sphinx's burning blue eyes looked her deep in the eyes then rolled down she couldn't fight the heat that came to her face. A part of her knew it was alcohol that made it seem like the world just disappeared and there was only those hungry blue eyes looking at her. The rational side of her tried to push way the thought and get back to the lounge.

- Stop eye fucking her Minx, Evergreen said, the un lady like way of speaking was a giveaway that the alcohol was starting to affect her also.

The script mage managed a small glare only for the predatory woman to grin and run her tongue over her,

Sphinx leaned back away to give the short mage a little more space to explain. Sighing loudly she turend her gaze away and notice that her drink as empty.

- She might have a type also in women that she finds somewhat attractive, the blunette managed to finally finish.

-So she finds the innocent and shy Kinana attractive, Mira said almost sounding slightly horrified.

There were a few gasps as they looked between the Sphinx and the now madly blushing Kinana. Sphinx sighed, rolled her eyes and looked around the table for a drink.

Oh please, they act like I'm going to devour and ruin her,

The topic didn't really bother her but it annoyed her that Cana kept spilling everything. Also in some way she really didn't want to make Kinana uncomfortable since she can be a little shy at times. It was a simple attraction. Something in the little delicate woman attracted her, it's not like she would actually do anything.

- So what happened in you dream? Lucy said now leaning on the table interested.

-I for once am not telling any of you. Sphinx said while standing up,

- What? But you always tell us, Levi whined,

- Actually I don't, Sphinx corrected and leaned her hip out,

-usually it's this idiot who talks, Sphinx sneered and plopped her palm on Cana's head who almost making the card mage choked on her drink from the sudden force,

- Cana what happened? Evergreen turned to the brunette who shook of Sphinx hand and cleared her throat.

It was true, more than once it really had been Cana who brought the sensitive or well perverted stories of Sphinx to their knowledge. Quickly their attention turned to the card mage to try prying more information.

Sphinx felt like growing under her breath. She really was some kind of entertainment for these people,

Well fan-fucking-tastic,

- Come on, use your imagination,

Sphinx leaned down next to her friend shoulder, lowered her voice to an even and slightly demonic low growl,

- Cana you tell them anything and I'll tell Gildarts where you go hiding when his in town.

Instantly the drunk's eyes narrowed into seriousness. Sphinx flashed her challenging grin. She rarely would threaten Cana, well actual threaten Cana and mean it, but tonight she really wanted to have her point across.

Oh that's right you're not the only one with leverage,

-Damn it, fine, Cana mumbled before focusing on her drink to everyone's surprise and Sphinx smirked in victory,

- Hey, hey hey, whats even happening here, since when have you not told us the juicy details? Lucy said,

Her big brown eyes pore into Sphinx and she had to grin, when she looked like that it was clear why Natsu could ever keep a secret from her.

Aww adorable Lucy, but not good enough,

-Sorry doll, those puppy eyes might work on the ash brain of a slayer but won't fool me, now unless you're actually ready to beg then sorry love, you're not getting any juicy details,

- Has anyone asked her why she talks like that? Lisanna slurred of point looking at the others.

- Look, I will tell Kinana if she wants and her only, now you perverts can just focused on your own twisted relationships. Sphinx said feeling pretty good for finally getting to say the last word.

-Wait, where are you going? Cana said,

- What do you think? I just found out my girl crush is totally straight, Sphinx looked at the still blushing Kinana and winked.

- Im going to get a drink and then go annoy some poor soul because of my broken heart,

- I could not possibly bear to hear what man you chose for her,

The devil slayer sniffed dramatically before turning and walking towards the bar. Cana managed swat her shoulder playfully as the others snickered at her act.

- Mira now fix your mind and set her up with someone, Sphinx joke over her shoulder before once again turned her gaze on her crush,

-Or I'll snatch her,

- Pff, go cool your hormones Minx, Lisanna laughed and put an protective hand over Kinana's shoulder.

Sphinx turned around and started walking as she heard Mira start listing all the single male names.

- What about Rouge? You two would make a cute couple, Lucy said, there were a few agreements.

Well who's this Rouge dude then? Sphinx shook her head and just leaned back to follow the conversation.

- Ohh, I can see that, Levi slurred excitedly.

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Filing the last scrolls Laxus was finally done for the night. It had taken a lot longer than he had anticipated yet he wasn't in a bad mood. Grabbing his coat he turned the doorknob. It only took his senses a second to identify who was in the guild.

- I have done it many time before but I doesn't compare to when she actually looked back and felt like that,

Laxus moved silently towards the edge carefully listing to Gajeel words. It was obvious who 'she' was. Instantly there was that uneasy feeling as a part of him disliked Gajeel to even speak about her.

- sound intense,

Bixlow? Was he still here, talking with Gajeel?

The blond slayer looked down to where he saw Natsu sitting still for once Bixlow listing to the calm relaxed Gajeel. The scene in itself was odd; they were actually talking like the best of friends, then again there were numerous empty mugs on the table.

- Did you grab the tail? I fucking love that tail, Bixlow sucking in a breath and shook his head slowly while his mind was trying to picture everything.

Gajeel gave a few low laughs before nodding and taking a drink. Laxus felt a spark of annoyance, but quickly dissolved it; he had no right to take it out on them. Gajeel had been there when he wasn't so he can't be mad at what happened.

Fuck then why does his face just makes me want to punch it? Damn, alright, calm remember what gramp's said about self-control,

Sure he could rationales everything he knew what he should do and how to look at things it just didn't mean that he liked it. He made his way down the stairs and instantly he felt those red eyes on him. Even slightly drunk Gajeel still managed to be the first one to pick up on his presence,

- So were you just at her place or..? Natsu asked but soon notice that Gajeel was staring at something behind him.

-Hey Laxus, come grab a seat, Bixlow greeted as he turned to look at his friend.

Anyone could feel the tension between the two older slayers. Red eyes looked straight at those stormy blue gray once, there was a hidden rebel in Gajeel and Laxus knew the younger slayer would hold his own if challenged.

Bixlow sighed as he got no answer from Laxus. They stayed silent almost as in sizing each other, ready to move just not sure who would do the first move. Bixlow looked as Gajeel had leaned back and crossed his arms over his chest. The seith mage could also pick up as Laxus straighten to his full height and his fists would clench.

So even with masters warning not to fight Laxus couldn't let it go, Bixlow thought,

- So is anyone planning on swinging soon or do you want me to start?

The boyish voice got everyone's attention as Natsu got up with a grin and started to crack his knuckles. His stance was a little sloppy as his swayed on his feet.

All of a sudden it seemed to break the ice, Laxus scoffed at the ridiculous challenged the drunken Natsu threw at them, while Gajeel rolled his eyes at the fire breather.

Since when had they been so predictable and simple to be on the same level as the guilds number on knuckle head?

So like a sophisticated adult Laxus took a few steps forwards, walking past Natsu, Ignoring the loudmouth like always.

-Hey, wait, letssh fi- AHHH

With a simple yet powerful swing Natsu flew and crashed to the other side of the guild out cold. Laxus shrugged his shoulders before no caringly sat down at the table. Gajeel grinned as he watched the limp form of the fire dragon slayer on the floor.

-Honestly he never shuts up about fighting, Bixlow said lazily before handing Laxus a drink.

- Get on my fucking nerves, the blond slayer growled and took a full mouthful of the cold Beveridge.

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