The demon inside.
By: LemonSherbert
Chapter 10: Addicted.
I do not own any of the characters in this story, they are owned by the creator of Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima, do enjoy and don't forget to review.
He hadn't heard half of what she was saying, standing so close all he could watch was those plump, pink lips, his lack of concentration becoming more and more frustrating, he had to shut her up. She was so damn beautiful and he was a breath away from her, so close he could touch her, he wanted to run his hand down her smooth skin. Seeing her falling was the most terrifying thing, he never thought his heart could beat in his throat but it did and for a second, he was scared, scared he would be too late and he almost was. She was so fucking smart to, the nurse didn't so much as flinch when he said he was fine but her, she pieced it all together, she was like a detective. His eyes flickered to her lips again, unaware of what she was saying and he leaned in, she had to shut up, the movement of her mouth was driving him insane.
He met her gaze, seeing her surprise as he got closer and his mouth brushed her lips, they were soft and she let out a little gasp as he pressed his lips against hers. They were silky and sweet, tasting nothing like blood and she made a muffled sound but he didn't pull back, he couldn't, she was addictive. She was tense at first, then she slowly closed her eyes and relaxed, her hands coming up to touch his chest, he was sure she could feel his heart throbbing but he didn't care. He was in heaven as he closed his and his hand got lost in her soft, blue locks as his other arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer. She fit perfectly in his arms, like she was made to be there and he nibbled her lips, making her squeak in surprise and he stole the moment to slip his tongue between them. Her own tongue was gentle and unsure as he coaxed it into a slow dance with his, she got a little bolder, tasting him and he growled as he pushed her against the cabinet. Why couldn't he stop?... not that he wanted to, she was a good kisser, shy but he could fix that... couldn't he? Would he? He wasn't even sure of his own actions but his heart was screaming with glee as his head sat in the corner of a metaphorical room sulking while his heart danced around with whistles and banners.
The sound came too soon and he couldn't move fast enough, the click of the door, the sound of voices and he was lost in her completely as the door opened and the voices went silent.
"Called it... you owe me ten dollars Gray!" came his cousins voice and he released her from his kiss but didn't let go of her, his hand still stuck in her hair and he turned his head, glaring at the crowed. There, stood Natsu, his not so obvious girlfriend Lucy, Gray, a tall, dark haired boy who had his shirt unbuttoned half way down his chest and Juvia a busty, dark blue haired girl who was gripping Grays arm. Fuck, why did they all have to be there? It was pretty much his friendship circle and now they were all, except Natsu, gawking at him and Levy. Levy, apparently to embarrassed had hid her face in his solid chest and he gulped, there was no way he could bullshit himself out of this.
"I... we were... what are you all doing here!?" Gajeel growled as he tried to think of a believable excuse for the reason he was kissing the life out of the little bluenette in his arms. What excuse did he even need? He liked her and anyone with half a brain cell could see that.
"Well ex-cuse me mister 'getting hot and heavy in the infirmary' she happens to be my best friend who was just thrown off a building so sue me for wanting to come see her!" Lucy huffed, throwing her blonde hair over her shoulder like the spoilt little... well you get the picture.
"Are you going to let her go or keep hording her like a dragon with its treasure?" Gray teased and Gajeel coughed, stepping back to expose Levys bright red cheeks and she looked up, her golden eyes full of embarrassment and excitement at the same time. Well that was good, she didn't look like she was about to cry or run for the hills, that had to be a good sign.
"H-hey guys... you all came for me!?" She squeaked, trying to sound innocent and he grinned as he looked away from all of them, she was fucking adorable and he was starting to hate himself for being a prick more than he hated what she was.
"Of course we did, you're our friend Levy, you honestly don't know how scared I was when I saw you fall, I thought you were going to do and... and I couldn't bare it!" Lucy squealed and she rather rudely shoved him aside as she grabbed Levy by the shoulders and pulled her into a tight hug. He would have snapped at her if he didn't see the tears in her eyes and in Levys... she really was human or more human than most. Something in him cracked, his cold heart maybe and it was like a warm fire ignited him, starting from his chest and spreading out.
"Dude, that jump though... it. Was. Badass!" Natsu grinned as he came up and patted him on the shoulder, there was pride and a knowing look in his cousins charcoal eyes. Gajeel nodded in appreciation though he wasn't that proud of the jump, more relieved that he caught her in time. His leg was still groaning in pain but he hid it behind his normal scowl, when he hit the ground, at such a force he had to play it off and fall. No normal person would have landed perfectly like he would have if he didn't think about being noticed, throwing her or rather... dropping her made him cringe especially when he saw the nasty graze on her thigh and lower leg but it was a minor injury compared to what would have happened if he was late. He didn't want to think of what would have happened, the thought made him sick and he mentally vowed to himself that if her saw that Jeremiah then he was going to bludgeon him to death with Kurogane, he would beat him beyond recognition and make sure he couldn't hurt Levy again.
"I guess training to be a patrolmen really comes in handy then... especially when it comes to reeling in the ladies" Gray smirked, elbowing him in the side and Gajeel glared down at him but not half as serious as most times. Mainly because Juvia gave him a shocked and distraught look. Domestic in three... two... one...
"What is that supposed to mean... does Gray want to find other girls and leave Juvia alone!?" She practically shrieked as tears filled her eyes. The way she spoke always freaked Gajeel out but he had piercing's in his face and was half Demon, his cousin had pink hair, Gray liked stripping, Lucy was a duchess and Levy was a Demon so she wasn't that weird. Gray started to try and defend himself as Juvia ran out of the room and he ran after her, making Gajeel roll his eyes, they were such a weird fit for each other but it worked... mostly.
"So just who do you think you are upsetting my best friend!?" Lucy scowled, prodding him in the chest and he looked down at her, her chocolate eyes spit nothing but malice and he shrugged. "Yeah, Natsu told me about what you said, for someone who would have preferred drinking bleach you sure seemed to be enjoying yourself don't you think?" She grinned, her expression softening and turning playful as his cheeks burned and he looked away.
"That ain't any of your business..." he grunted as he crossed his arms over his chest defiantly and Lucy laughed as Natsu chuckled and Levy stood staring at the floor with a small, gentle, embarrassed smile.
"Ah you're so grouchy... after kissing her you'd have thought you might perk up a bit but as usual, you act like an indifferent trollop!" Lucy huffed and Gajeel glared down at her, he was just about ready to throw her out of the window when Natsu span her away from Gajeel and on his other side.
"Trollop, says the lady who gets waited on hand and foot oh I'm so rich I'll go to school in my limo just to show everyone as if my family isn't the most famous in the town, please show me attention as I smile and pretend I care about the masses!" Gajeel growled, mimicking a high pitched, spoilt voice and Lucy stomped her foot in anger, acting like a child who just got told off.
"Urgh, Gajeel Redfox you are so immature and an ass and everything bad in between!" She yelled as she stomped out of the room and Natsu groaned as he glared up at him.
"Thanks, now I have to deal with that, do you know how bad she gets when she's angry... she'd right, you are an ass!?" Natsu moaned as he followed her and slammed the door behind them. They stood in an awkward silence as he tried to think of something to say but his mind went blank when she looked up at him and grinned. It was a bright, gentle smile that looked like it could make flowers grow and he spluttered a little.
"I... um... should get to class... you stay and rest..." he said and her smile faltered but she nodded as she walked over to the bed, her smooth, toned legs bent as she climbed it and he inwardly groaned. His eyes lingered on her as she crawled under the blanket and shuffled down, even the bed seemed to make her tiny and he grinned. She looked up at him and bit her lip, those beautiful, soft, sweet lips and he licked his own at the memory, her cheeks flushed, making him chuckle and she slowly slipped the sheet over her face. With mischief on his mind, he walked over to the bed, his hand tracing the outline of her legs from ankle to thigh and he watched her twitch a little. His hand moved further up, slipping up her waist and past her stomach, stopping just above her chest and he noticed how she was holding her breath. With a smirk, he gently pulled the blanket down, revealing her tomato red face and she grabbed her pillow, hiding her cute face and he leaned forwards. He pried the pillow up and it showed her chin and neck put she was holding it to tight, not that he couldn't get it off her but she seemed too embarrassed to see him. Gajeel leaned forwards and gently kissed her throat, hearing her gasp as he did so and he let his lips linger on her smooth skin before pulling away. He didn't say anything as he left the infirmary, for some reason his gut was twisting and his heard felt heavy, like he had just broke her heart, he hoped he hadn't.