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"Well, we'll see about that. Let's go," said Natsu as he stood and waited for Gajeel to copy his actions. Grumbling as he did, Gajeel couldn't believe what Natsu could be implying about Levy falling for him which made him happy inside but outside with disbelief.
They arrived near Natsu's home and entered. Gajeel noticed the cleanliness of his home which he also took hint of the scent of vanilla lingering. He sat on the couch as Natsu looked around his closet for something in particular. Gajeel tried to recall moments in when Levy actually was showing interest in him. He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly while closing his eyes into the memory.
Flashback:
Valentine's Day:
Gajeel was hiding from Mira as she once again planned a couples event which he didn't want to participate in. Lately she has been on his case about casting longing glances at their dear book worm, but he turned it down as if she were conjuring this in her which she occasionally did. Now he was hiding in the shadows of the corner watching all other couples act lovey-dovey. Although he had to admit it but watching Natsu kiss Lucy on the spot ignoring her flushed face and hearing the cat calls made him smiled. Natsu confessed and now those two are Fairy Tail's favorite couple which gave Mira a nosebleed and a fantasy of their wedding or family. Sighing he looked around his festive members as they get themselves to drink or get lucky with a member or confess to their crush. Juvia managed to capture the Ice Head's attention when Lyon was visiting them for this event. Gray stood by her the whole day forcing his old friend to leave Juvia alone. Now by some chance they are going out and are happy as ever.
"Gajeel," called a lovely voice as he turned to find Levy behind him. She was dressed in a metallic shirt that matched her black boots to her black skirt making her appearance seem feminine and graceful.
"Yes Shrimp," he answered with his gaze facing her thoughtful one straight on.
"I made you this chocolate and hope you accept them," blushed Levy as she left what was behind her back and showed two heart shaped candies. Gajeel was shocked that he received chocolate from the girl of his wandering thoughts. He reached out and grabbed them from her small hands. When they touched he felt a static shock from grazing his hands on her.
"Thank you, but can I ask? Are they safe to eat?" teased Gajeel as Levy began blushing even more at his teasing. She was pounding her fists on his chest and demanding that he apologize in a meaningful way which cause him to laugh with her joining as well.
"I finally found it!" exclaimed Natsu as he came over and showed Gajeel what he found. It was a crystal ball that recalled any memories that were precious to you. Gajeel lifted it and tried to see what so special about it.
"So what's the deal with this crystal ball? Did you steal it from Crystal Island?" questioned Gajeel since he knows Natsu would do something like that.
"No, I borrowed it from Gramps. He lend it to me five months ago when I ask him about my conflicted emotions towards Lucy," answered Natsu as Gajeel nodded at his honest statement and realized.
"Wait, you had this for five months and haven't even brought it back to him?" spoken Gajeel in a arguable tone.
"I've been to busy going on missions with my team and hanging out with Luce," explained Natsu as he shrugged his shoulders in a-what-can-you-do-about-it gesture.
"So why does this have to help with my problem with Levy?" asked Gajeel as examined the crystal ball once more.
"Ha so you admitted the fact that you're the reason she's been acting like this. You need to focus on the crystal ball and picture Levy in any emotion that ever left any impact on you," explained Natsu.
"I was thinking about something like that just a minute ago! There is no way I'm using this stupid junk," complained Gajeel as he was ready to throw the ball causing it to break. Natsu wasn't shock at his action, but smirked when they were pulled into Gajeel's memories.
"What the- where are we Flame Head!" yelled Gajeel as Natsu just stood there knowing that the dragon-slayer was going to do what he did once.
"The purpose was to break it after thinking about an experience moment with Levy that made your heart raced. I had trouble with it before so I got angry and threw it after thinking about Lucy. It set me here in my memories where I explored the moments I shared with her which led me to believe Lucy was the one for me," informed Natsu as he lead Gajeel to the center of his memories.
"I want to call you an idiot, but can't really cause that makes me sound like one. This is my center of memories," awed Gajeel as they see memories fly past another.
"Yeah, but I didn't expect it to be filled up with Lily, Levy ,and wait is that me? What the hell man are you sure you're in love with Levy," Natsu said disbelieving as the images were picked out.
"Shut the hell up! You already know I'm not like that, bastard. I was thinking why the hell are you the one helping me out. Man, I don't know whether to respect you or believe you are just straight up foolish,"explained Gajeel as he shook his head.
"Well, at least you don't hate me besides we are fellow dragon-slayers we help each other out," smiled Natsu as Gajeel smiled back.
"When Wendy is older, we are going to make sure that no perverted brat will break her heart, right," questioned Gajeel.
"Exactly we just need to see if they are qualified. Hey don't change the topic even though we both are going to protect her in the end," answered Natsu as Gajeel nodded.
"So what now?" asked Gajeel as he looked at Natsu who seemed to have all the answers.
"Think about a moment with Levy,man," argued Natsu since they were in Gajeel's head instead of him.
"Alright already, don't get your panties in a twist," shrugged Gajeel as he tried to recall a special moment to him.
Then out of nowhere, the two were transported in Fairy Tail and it's snowing outside. The guild was decorated with ornaments and mistletoes were hanged for fun. The date was written December 22 three days until Christmas. Natsu looked around and saw himself hugging Lucy close to him which he smiled about. Gajeel was in a state of shock and he remembered why this day was so special to him. Holy shit...the memory I treasured the most in my mind thought Gajeel.
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