A/N: Sorry guys, I wanted to get to the fun stuff in this chapter but it turns out that didn't happen in this chapter. I PROMISE next week, though. Also, y'know how Kana is supposedly also going to try to get Loke interested in her? (Not that it will be difficult.) Well, anyway, I was thinking about a threesome between Kana, Loke, and Dio. What do you think? The story that will move parallel to this one will be called Gemstone Dreams – even though that title had nothing to do with content. I think I will start posting it next week and will update it once every two weeks. Sorry for this long note but please enjoy this week's chapter!

I strolled up to the Onyx Eye at 7:10 pm, not expecting a man like the new guy to show up exactly on time, but still not seeing him as the type to keep a lady waiting. Since this date wasn't really a big deal, I was wearing my regular clothes. I had on black shorts with a whit tank top and a black zip-up jacket that had a half collar, and some purple high tops. The new guy could be seen coming up the street from the opposite direction, and I smiled at the fact that I still didn't know his name. He was in a tight black tee shirt that he had to know drove most women crazy, and some ripped up jeans. Even though it was dark out, he still kept on his sunglasses. He smiled warmly as he greeted me, "You're Dio, if I remember correctly?"

I nodded, "Yes. I don't think you ever told me your name."

"Loke."

"Loke… Would you escort me inside?" I cheerily requested. He replied that he most certainly would and held his arm out for me to take. I did, and once inside we found ourselves seats at the bar.

We sat and the bartender greeted me like an old friend, "Dio! I haven't seen you in here in a while. It's good to have you back. And you've brought a friend! Who is this?"

I turned so that I could better introduce the two, "This is Loke, he just joined Fairy Tail today. Loke, Mr. Tao. Mr. Tao, Loke."

The bartender waved me off, "Please, Dio, just Tao." Then he addressed Loke, "It's good to meet you, young man." then he added, with a wink, "Don't let her break your heart."

I gasped, "I would never!"

Tao chuckled and got more to business, "Never intentionally. Anyways, do you still like your usual?"

"Yes, please."

"And for you, Loke?"

He thought for a second, then shrugged, "Whatever beer you think is best, I'll have one." Tao nodded and got to it.

I looked around, and elbowed Loke, "You're already getting stares."

He turned to see what I was talking about, and then countered, "They're not looking at me; they're obviously jealous of your beauty."

My eyes rolled at how stupid that line was, "You're flattery is so subtle, I almost didn't notice it. What kind of magic do you use?"

We turned back to the drinks that were now in front of us as he answered, "Ring magic. Different rings allow me different abilities."

"What's your favorite?"

He held out his hands to show me, "These two, the gold ones." He began to take one of them off, "They use light magic." He handed the one to me so that I could examine it.

I turned it over in my fingers, and saw something written on the inside, "Regulus… The brightest star in Leo, correct?"

He was taken aback, but nodded, "Most times only astronomers or celestial spirit mages know that. I'm impressed."

I grinned, "I don't know very many stars, but the ones I do I know by heart. May I?" I held the ring as I asked the question to gesture that I wanted to try. He hesitantly nodded and I slipped the ring onto my index finger. I wasn't used to holder type magic, but could still use it. I sent a pulse of magic through my hand and the ring began to glow. It was a warm glow that calmed me to the center of my being, and it caused me to smile. I frowned though, as I noticed that the power seemed to have been slightly deteriorated. This type of thing couldn't be caused by use over time, and as a matter of fact, I hadn't known it to be possible. I gave the ring back to him and inquired, "You said celestial spirit mages usually knew what Regulus was. Those type of mages are rare. Just how many have you run in to?"

He slipped the ring back on its appropriate finger and nervously replied, "Not many, and only in passing. I've never known one full-well before." My expression turned suspicious of him and I made a mental note to investigate him at some point. He was pretty fishy.

The rest of our time went like one would expect of a first date, and we were just leaving when I wondered, "Do you have a place to stay tonight?"

He looked at me in surprise but admitted as he held the door, "Not yet. I just reached town today and haven't checked into an inn yet." Then he laughed to himself as we began walking, "I sure have gotten a lot of offers, though! I don't think I'll accept any of them."

I peered at him quizzically, "Where are you keeping your stuff?"

He was a bit embarrassed, and rubbed the back of his head, "I've spent all day at the guild, and I lost track of time. It was almost seven before I knew it, so I didn't have time to find an inn, and I left my bag at the guild." Then he wondered to himself, "I hope no one took it."

I sweatdropped, then offered, "Well, if you want, you can stay at my place tonight. It may not be as luxurious as an inn, but the staff is great and you get free breakfast."

He grinned at me and teased, "And I'm guessing you're the staff, and I get a couch."

I grinned and shrugged, "The first part's correct, but you can sleep wherever you want."

He raised a brow, "Anywhere? Even on the roof? Or in the same bed as you?"

Three people in one twin-sized bed? Damn that'd be cramped. Then again, I could tell Gray to sleep at his own house tonight. "Even on the roof or in the same bed. I don't care."

Loke blinked and looked ahead again, "Wow. Okay, let's just stop by the guild to get my stuff. It's pretty late, so I'm guessing we can head straight to your house after that? I was travelling all morning, and haven't gotten a chance to rest."

"Yeah, that's fine. Race you." I took off at a sprint and he yelled something at me before booking it at my side. I could tell he was legitimately racing and we burst through the guild doors in a photo finish. While we were there I told Gray to stay at his place for the night, and he pouted but agreed.

Loke and arrived at our house, and as I kicked in the door I proudly announced, "Welcome to my humble abode."

He set his pack by the coffe table and began wandering around the main floor. "This place is nice. What's upstairs?"

I shrugged as I closed the door behind me with my foot, "Master bedroom and a bathroom. Get cozy. I'm gonna go upstairs and change."

I came back down in one of Gray's tee shirts and saw Loke in just his pajama pants with his boxers peeking out a bit at the top. I wolf whistled at him and he turned from digging in his bag to me. I didn't bother trying to hide the fact that I was checking him out, "You look damn fine shirtless."

He stood and returned, "And you look stunning in only a shirt… Wait. Do you have a boyfriend?" his eyes nervously flicked around in search of someone who would've obviously already approached him if they existed.

I approached him with a grin on my face and got entirely within his personal space, "If I did I wouldn't be chasing you."

His expression turned dreamy and suggestive and his tone incredibly flirty as he wondered, "So you're chasing me?"

My tone matched his, "Maybe not necessarily chasing; I'm pretty sure I could have you anytime that I wanted. So. Where are you going to sleep?"