Hi guys! I'm soooo sorry I know it's been reaaaally long but I have been really busy...and now my summer has finally started so I can write again! I hope you're still interested in this story. Now that I've had some time I've thought of a different way that I might develop this story which I think will be more interesting than the previous one...and I hope you like the direction it's going to take. :) Anyway here goes the new chapter, I hope you like it and as always I don't own anything!

Things had been very quiet at the publishing house in the past six months and Gajeel and Levy were actually getting used to being near each other. They had developed an easy banter and were going back to the way they were before the incident. They had managed to publish 3 books which had been very successful and were now in the process of editing Lucy's book which Levy was very excited about. She was hoping to publish it before the baby was born so it would be a sort of gift for Lucy but 3 months was not a lot of time and books published by women were not very popular so it might be difficult for her to find buyers.

Things had developed very strangely with Freed, especially after he confessed to her that he was in love with Sir Laxus Dreyar, which would be a big problem if he was found out. Levy appreciated his sincerity and trust though, and they had come to the agreement that if she didn't find someone to love they would have a very respectful and happy marriage together, that he promised. Every time they spoke she couldn't help but think of two people Gajeel and her mysterious A. He had still been sending her presents and very sweet letter the same day of every month. She really hoped she could meet him one day. Levy had tried to find out who he might be, but the only person she could think of was Sir Acnologia and he was very new to Magnolia so he couldn't possibly have seen her or fallen for her that quickly. She had yet to officially meet him anyway so that made it even more impossible, although her father had been doing business with him recently and spoke very highly of him.

Gajeel kept stealing glances at Levy across the office, she looked so beautiful today. She was wearing the choker he sent her four months ago and every time he saw her wear it something stirred inside of him. It was a proud and possessive feeling, something dangerous that he shouldn't feel because she did not belong to him. He had been hoping that maybe she would figure it out but she hadn't yet, so for now he was just happy to see the smile on her face on the days she receives his parcels. At least her and Freed have not been that close lately! Maybe maybe I will deserve her one day or she will find someone who is perfect for her. He kept pondering about Levy's suitors until her voice dragged him out of his thoughts.

"Hey Gajeel...Gajeel!"

"Yes, yes Sorry I was thinking about something"

"That's alright. I just wanted to ask you something,"

Is she blushing? "Su..Sure go ahead"

"Well...um..." God! He is going to make fun of me. I know it. "Have you met Sir Acnologia yet?"

"Yes...why?" Oh dear god NO! Don't tell me she is genuinely interested in someone!

"I was just wondering what he was like since father always talks highly of him and I haven't met him yet and I mean I've only ever seen the back of his head and once I think I saw his face when he turned and I was looking out of my window..."

"Umm...he's okay. I don't like him very much. He is a very distant cousin but we look kind of alike and we never used to get along well when we were younger. But I can...I can introduce you if you'd like" Great now I have another reason to hate the bastard. And he is definitely not good enough for my Levy...I mean not mine but you know! Argh...now I'm talking to myself! Great! Oh shit she's talking what did she say?!

"...so you really can introduce me?"

"Yeah sure. He is going to be around for dinner in a fortnight. I am sure my father would love to have you around as well. Why do you wanna meet him so much anyway?"

"LIKE I said! Father told me he was looking for some investment and I thought it might be a good idea to have him invest in us." Maybe he'll buy this!

"So why can't I just ask him?"

Dammit! "Well...I think it would be better if both of us are present."

"Sure" Like I'll buy that! Damn it all! Now I really don't want her to meet him. She probably thinks he's the one sending her the parcels.

2 weeks later

Levy was incredibly nervous as she approach Redfox manor. I can't believe I'm going to meet him. Maybe he really is A.

Gajeel on the other hand was glaring holes at Acnologia's head across the room. I really hope he makes the worst impression on her! He's always good at pretending in front of other people though.

"Gajeel when is Levy coming" asked Wendy

"You mean Lady Levy...Wendy"

"Yes father, anyway when is she coming?"

"She should be here any minute now. Ah there she is" Gajeel pointed out. As soon as, he did that his sister disappeared into her arms. Then he noticed something he really did not like. Acnologia was smirking. What is that bastard plotting now?

"Sir Redfox, and Sir.."

"Aconologia, enchanté Lady McGarden. I have heard so much about you from your father. Though I must say his description does not do you justice"

"Oh thank you. And please Levy if I am going to be referring to you by your first name it is only fair. And my father has spoken very highly of you also. I am very pleased to finally meet you."

"Actually I believe we have met but you were very young and I doubt that you remember me. I believe it was Gajeel's 10th birthday. I also saw you at the summer ball last year, I was unable to speak to you then. I must say I thought it was impossible but you somehow have gotten even lovelier with time."

OH MY GOD!

FUCK!

"I...I...I am very flattered Sir"

"Please call me Aconologia, Levy" he winked at her.

THAT ASSHOLE. How dare he! He actually fucking winked at her!

"Shall we go to the dinning room uncle, I think Levy might be hungry after her long ride here."

"Yes of course." a stunned Metallicana lead them to the dinning room while Wendy and Gajeel stood in silence.

Later that night

Levy could not sleep from excitement. Acnologia had been a real gentleman and he had been incredibly kind to her. She was getting more and more convinced that he might be A. but she wasn't sure if she should ask him. Levy did not want to scare him away. The one thing that striked her the most was is physical resemblance to Gajeel, he was slightly darker skinned but otherwise they looked very similar. Even their hair was sort of the same. They had been the only ones to talk throughout the entire dinner. She was a bit worried about Gajeel, he had been extremely quiet that night. She was going to ask if he was maybe getting a bit under the weather tomorrow at the office.

On the other side of town Gajeel could not sleep either. He was feeling incredibly anxious. Acnologia genuinely seemed interested in Levy and that was not a good thing, and not just because of his jealousy. No, no he had heard the rumors around Crocus and even in Alvares. Aconologia was known for ruining the reputation of young ladies. According to these rumors he had been engaged three times and had broken off the engagements after rumors were spread that the ladies had consummated the relationship with him, they had not been able to marry after. Some rumors said that he had acquired their family businesses before breaking off the engagements. He really did not know what to do. He could tell Levy but she might not believe him, at best she would ignore him. But they could go back to square one after all this time, she might have actually forgiven him. Maybe if he just keeps an eye on them. Yes that's what he was going to do. He was going to protect her even if she didn't know it.

Here you go. I hope you like it. Sorry again for taking so long! Let me know what you think and I hope this helps with the pain after the last chapter of the manga!