"Let me go!" "No." Levy continued to resist the man who had his strong arms clamped around her legs. She twisted and pushed and punched but he didn't budge. Getting angry she leans down and pinches his arm. Letting out a grunt of victory when she felt his grip loosen. Pulling, her leg slips up his arm almost out of his hold, but he just adjusts his arm to have a more secure grasp. "Urgh!" She says furiously crossing her arms. "I..can walk on my own." She tries hopefully.
"Yeah, I'm not falling for that one shory." He says heartily. "Urgh!" And so…. After a bit of tiredly and half heartedly punching Gajeel on the back as they walked she limply relaxed against him ready to fall asleep. "Were here." Gajeel says suddenly, causing Levy to jump in surprise. She heard the sound of a gate opening then a click of a key entering a door. Gajeel walks inside the elegant entry way grabbing the girl on his shoulder by the upper arms and setting her on her feet. Levy's legs were asleep and she fell on her knees. Gajeel made an amused noise at this which caused her to glare in his direction-or what she hoped was his direction- and stand up. Once she was back on her feet she heard the clacking of footsteps approaching them. She freezes at the presence of the stranger.
"Oi, Juvia show this shrimp to one of the guest rooms." Gajeel says prodding Levy's shoulder lightly in an indication to walk forward. "Yes, Gajeel-san" They sound close...Levy thought, noting Gajeel's lack of honorifics and the woman's friendly tone. But then again he called her "shrimp." And this should be the least of her worries. Actually, she shouldn't be worrying about this at all! She internally kicks herself for feeling upset about the little exchange.
"Follow me shrimp-san, Juvia will show you to your room." Juvia says grabbing Levy's arm. "Please,Not you too. I have a name!" She says groaning. "Then, what is it?" Juvia inquires as they walk. "It's Levy. Levy Mcgarden." "Alright well, Mcgarden-san this will be your room. Ah, Gajeel-san has informed Juvia about your disability." Juvia says quietly. "Juvia will be here to assist you if you ever need it." She says. Levy says nothing but stumbles into the room feeling her new surroundings. "Your night clothes are on the bed, please get dressed and get some rest. You will be given further instructions in the morning." After she finished Levy heard the sound of the heavy door closing as she left.
Levy stayed close to the wall, listening to the clack of heels walking down the hall, the sound echoing off the walls. She also noted that there was no clicking noise when Juvia left. She suddenly felt irked that they didn't even bother to lock the door. Angrily, Levy walks over to it, turning the rusty knob and it swings open with a loud creaking at the sound she waits, making sure no one was in the area. It was their mistake. She thinks as she runs through the hallway trying to remember the turns and directions they went when they were going to her room. She knocks into several tables, walls, and rails but she doesn't stop.
She makes a sharp turn to the left but suddenly her foot slips and she feels herself falling forward. Shit, the stairs! She closes her eyes on instinct, knowing it's not even relevant when you can't see anyways. But before she could fall a hand snaked around her middle pulling her against a warm chest, and a beating heart. "Where are you going in such a hurry?" Inquired a familiar voice. Levy glared angrily at nothing, feeling stupid. "Ya know, you should just follow my orders. It's not like I'm planning to eat you or anything….But that's always an option if you misbehave." Breath ghosted across her neck and she jumped. Gajeel chuckled at her reaction causing Levy to blush and her glare to intensify. "Alright I'll take you back to your room. This time don't run off and make a fool of yourself. Cuz next time, I'll let you fall" The last words came out in a whisper. The playfulness had left his voice and was replaced by a warning tone. Levy shivered. Gajeel then grabbed Levy's arm and began to guide her back to her room.
Levy felt weird. She didn't know what this feeling was. But when he had pulled her against him...It felt good. All at once his beating heart, and his powerful scent awakened her senses and painted a beautiful picture in her head. "Were here shrimp." Gajeel says shattering her train of thought. Levy, suddenly embarrassed by her thoughts quickly inched away from him. She walks forward slowly and pauses at the door."Thanks." She whispers. It was so quiet Gajeel wasn't even sure she had said it. "What did you-" He begins but the door was suddenly shut in his face. He blinks in surprise before letting out a snort. Damn she's gonna be a handful..(To be continued.)