So this one is just a little breather^-^ Have some girlfriend-phone-talk.
Oh also! Unfortunately I'm reaally busy in the next two weeks so updates will be really slow:/ No worries about Chapter 16 though, that one already is published on tumblr, bit from then on there might be a little draught. Essays are kicking my butt because I've been too much of a procrastinator:/ Bear with me.
dos and dates
"So how'd it go?"
"Hello to you too, Lucy."
"Yeah yeah, hi. How was your date?"
"…so good."
"Tell me everything!"
"Wait, let me get comfortable on the couch. It's been such a long day. Alright. Well, in the beginning it was a little awkward, because, well, you know Gajeel, but then- wait a second. Why do you sound so giddy?"
"Huuh? Can I not be happy for you?"
"That's not it. Spit it out, Lu. What's up with you?"
"… your date first."
"Aha! Knew it! Is it about Natsu?"
"Well of course it is."
"So? Don't tell me you finally got the guts to ask him out?"
"No, that's not it…"
"Then what?"
"Levy, your date…"
"My date can wait."
"But…"
"Lucy."
"He kissed me."
"What!"
"Yes!"
"Tell me everything!"
"He just - well, Levy, he just stormed in! And kissed me! That's it! And then he stormed out, basically!"
"What?!"
"I don't know what got into him."
"Lu, isn't it obvious! This guy is crazy for you!"
"I don't know…. I mean, why did he run? Why does he do anything? Ugh, I don't get him. I never know what's going on in his head."
"Good. Finally someone you can't read. Aw, Lucy! I'm so happy!"
"It was so… wow. It was the most amazing kiss, I swear. Magical."
"Eeep!"
"I probably would have ripped his clothes off then and there if I could have."
"Hahaha! Lucy, when did you become so naughty?"
"…forget I ever said this."
"No way. So-"
"Now tell me about your date! Really, I'm dying to know! I still can't believe he actually asked you out, to be honest."
"I know. But Lu, he was great! Even dressed up and all, and oh my did he look good in that shirt. And he tried his best to be really polite. Had me giggling so much; he almost was like a different person!"
"So did he keep going like that or did you snap him out of it? I know you like him like he is, grumpy and all, fufufu."
"I don't!"
"You do."
"Well… maybe. So what! And yes, he returned to normal after a while. I think it was just the beginning… beause it was so unusual to meet him outside the shop, and everything. But the restaurant was really good too! I had the most delicious steak!"
"Sounds like such a fun night! So… the important stuff. Did he kiss you too?"
"Don't say such nonsense! He's no Natsu!"
"What's that supposed to mean!"
"You know exactly what I mean. No but - whoops, dropped my book! - gosh, just talking about it got me all nervous, see! He walked me home, and for a second I thought he might kiss me, he had that look in his eyes…but then he didn't. Oh well - maybe next time."
"Next time? Did he ask you out again?"
"Nope. I did."
"Ooh! I wish I had your courage…"
"Aw don't worry. I'm sure now that Natsu kissed you he won't be able to go without you for long anyways."
"Levy!"
"Fufufu. You two are so in love."
"If I weren't in the bath right now I'd run over to your place and steal one of your books."
"Ouch. Such an evil person."
"Oh and! I almost forgot about it! Remember when I told you about the tattoo I was thinking about, and how Natsu offered to design it?"
"Yes, of course!"
"He left a sketch in my shop. I saw it, you know, after he… stormed out. It's for the tattoo."
"Oh my! Is it good?"
"It's amazing."
"I can't believe you're finally getting one too! I'm so coming with you when you get it done."
"Please do. I'll need a hand to hold."
"You bet I will. But now tell, what does it look like? You wanted something with fairies, right?"
"Ok so - it's quite big, actually! Scary! The size I mean, not the tattoo. Gah, I get nervous just thinking about it."
"Pah, big is good! It really doesn't hurt so much."
"That's what you say. You've probably become numb after the first five."
"Tss, it doesn't work like that and you know it. It depends where you get it, of course, but ingeneral it's really not as abd as some make it out to be. So do you know where you wanna get it?"
"The note says it's for the back, kinda between the shoulderblades, but it also leads lower. Funny… he also has a big tattoo on his back. It just occured to me."
"Fufufu, matching tattoos."
"Shut up! No, I mean… it's just that his has a lot of… oh. Ah, nevermind. Sooo, the tattoo. I found the sketch! I could just stare at it for ages. Where do I begin? It has a lot of flowers."
"Flowers and fairies. He knows you too well."
"Not like those are secrets."
"Still."
"You will never stop teasing me, will you?"
"Nope."
"… great. So, it's in black and white. The flowers are different, there's all kinds of them - but only the blossoms. And the style is so nice! Really soft and elegant. It has a sort of triangular shape: its widest between the shoulder blades and then wanders down along the spine. And in the middle, kind of blending in with the flowers around her, is a fairy. She's really pretty, with long golden hair and thin wings."
"Are you telling me he drew you as a fairy?"
"What, no! It's not - I mean - okay she looks a little like me - but - stop laughing!"
"Alright, alright. Tell me more about the fairy that is not you."
"She's… oh great, I can't wait to hear your comment on that. She's naked."
"…"
"…but it's really appropriate! You can't see anything cause she's kind of on her side, and her hair falls over her breasts and her legs are pulled almost up to her chest. It's such a nice pose! I'll show you next time you visit!"
"It's okay haha, I believe you. But seriously Lu, that sounds really pretty! Maybe I should get something done by him too one day."
"If you abandon Gajeel's tattoos, he probably wouldn't survive it. Or fire Natsu. Or just close the shop."
"Don't be so overdramatic. And of course I wouldn't abandon Gajeel. He's the best."
"…"
"I know you're grinning."
"I am. You're making fun of me, but really, you're just as in lo-"
"…"
"…"
"Shit. Was I just about to say what I think I was?"
"Oh yes."
"Oh no."
"As if it's news to anyone but you. Time you admit it to yourself. I finally managed too, so now it's your turn. Say it. You're in love."
"I… I think I am."
"Oh Lucy."
"Levy… what do I do?"
"What do you mean what do you do? You enjoy it."
"…"
"He loves you too. I know it."
"What if he doesn't?"
"He literally kissed you."
"Yeah but what if it was just that? Just to… I don't know, get it out of his system?"
"You're incredible. I swear, if by the end of the week he hasn't in some way confessed to you, I'll personally burn one of my favourite books in front of your eyes."
"Levy McGarden, is that a promise?"
"It sure is."
"I hope you'll be right."
"Me too."