Levy looked herself up and down in the mirror. She was going out tonight with a plan. She would wear a killer sexy outfit, something he wouldn't dare think she had the nerve to wear. That was step one, to make an entrance. The next phase was to get a few drinks in her, while acting like she didn't even know he was there. Then she would flirt around, and show him that there wasn't a gaping hole in her chest from when he left. Yes, her plan was perfect she thought as she fixed her hair with a little hair spray. She was wearing an outfit Lucy had gotten her a while back that she had called operation: make him confess, Levy had never even opened the box due to her being so flustered over the name. Tonight though she felt it was time to see what was Lucy was thinking. The box had everything. Boots, dress, jewelry, make up, and even a picture of how to do her hair. Surprisingly Levy felt she owed Lucy a huge thank you. She looked hot. She had knee high black stiletto boots on, a black halter dress that came to mid thigh that laced up both sides of the dress and had a dark blue steel boned corset in the middle. The dress accentuated all the right places. For jewelry Levy had to giggle a little. She had Iron hoops, and a necklace with a dragon pendant also made out of iron. Lucy definitely deserved a thank you. Levy's make up was done with a smoky eye and a glossy red lipstick, and her vibrate blue hair was curled to perfection held in place with his white and black head band. Oh yes, she was about to make an entrance. With that she winked at herself in the mirror and left.

The cool night air grazed her skin as her heels clacked against the cobblestone road. She could see the name of the club in golden letters and with each step her heart raced faster and faster. Finally after a moments hesitation Levy entered the line outside of the pulsating club. She could hear the club music still bouncing, so she knew he hadn't taken the stage yet. Luckily for her she did not have to stand in line long due to a bouncer grabbing her by the arm and ushering her inside. She walked through the large black doors to be surround in a crowd of moving bodies and bright multicolored lights. This wasn't the scene she was used to. Her nights consist for hot tea and a good book on the couch, not bright lights, sweaty bodies, and alcohol. She made she way through the sea of people grinding, sights set on the bar ahead. Levy sat down on the black bar stool and subconsciously pulled at her dress. With a slight flick of her hand she ushered for the bartender.

"what will it be miss?" he asked her.

"I want something fruity, that will get me hammered" she said with a slight blush. "I'm sorry this isn't something I normally do" she said

"Its okay I understand, a long day at work, or are you here for our entertainment" he asked preparing her drink.

"I suppose you can say that im here to see how an old friend is doing" Levy said with a sad smile.

"Well I hope you have a good time tonight, and that your friend is doing well. Heres your drink. Its called a pink barbie doll. You will probably like it, and good luck for you its ladies night which means that the first two drinks are free" the bartender said with a smiling placed a large light pink drink in front of her.

Levy took an experimental sip. "Oh my, this reminds me of the strawberry nerds!" she grinned excitedly.

"That's the idea ma'am, oh an by the way if you need anything my name is Hiro." he said with a flirtatious tone.

Oh yes her plan was coming together and sadly Levy was feeling the alcohol before the had even ordered her second pink drink. It was at this time when she was fascinated about her fingers and lips being numb when she heard the loud club music stop. Her heart began to race again because she new what that meant. He was taking the stage and she was too nervous to even turn around. She heard someone fumble with the mic for a second and heard Lily's deep voice. Levy turned around and luckily Gajeel hadn't taken the stage yet. Levy stood up and waved in his direction. Lily spotted her instantly and his smile grew huge.

"gihi look at all these beautiful ladies out here tonight, sorry fellas I believe some of the vixens will be stealing your heart tonight." He said knowing that Levy knew what he was talking about considering her face had just turned fifty shades of red. "Well ladies and gentleman without any further delay here we are, the Iron Lilly!" Lily said cause and large commotion of fans screaming. Levy tried sneaking into the crowd as he walked out to take the stage. Lily sat down at the drums as he transformed into his battle mode for easier access to the bass pedals. He stepped out of the door and began walking towards the stage. Levy's eyes never left him. He was wearing a black and red suit as compared to the old white one he used to wear. His fedora matched his color scheme. Everything matched except for his guitar. It's color scheme stuck out like a sore thumb, but to Levy it made since and made tears come to her eyes. His guitar was electric blue and orange, and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why. He must still care for her, if he is toting around a constant reminder of her. Then again, she thought, he was pretty dense when it came to his feelings. What really surprised her was the effect his voice had on her. His low voice sang out and cloaked around her, and suddenly all of her suppressed feelings came back to surface. She couldn't do this, not again. Her breath was robbed from her and she tried to run to the exit, but due to the bodies moving about and her small stature she wasn't able to get through. Levy's only idea was if she couldn't escape him, she could numb her mind from it, and she ran back to the bar.
"Hiro!" she yelled "I need something strong, and I need it now!" Levy said on the verge of tears.

"Are you sure you can handle it..." he said hesitant on giving her a drink.

"Probably not, but oh well. Give me tequila" Levy stated

"okay if you say so miss" he said handing her some salt and a shot glass with a lime on top.

"To being numb" she cheered herself and took the shot. What poor Levy hadn't noticed was the change in voices that was singing. If she hadn't been worried about escaping her reality she would have been able to tell that Gajeel was not the one singing, but Lily had taken over the mic.

"I'll have some scotch on the rocks, and the shrimps drinks are on me" a deep gruff voice said.

Levy turned around and faced the very same person who was causing all of this turmoil inside of her.

"Gihi think you can hide from me huh shrimp" he said with a genuine grin on his face.

"Hey Gajeel" she said with an exasperated sigh. Oh how she had missed her slayer.

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