****WHAT HAPPENED TO LEVY BEFORE THE GAMES*****
In the end Levy couldn't bring herself to open the letter in the end. Not yet at least, she needed to clear her head.
So she had decided to go for a walk, it was a sunny day and she had time before the games started. She had strolled though a busy part of the city idly window shopping.
She adjusted the bag on her shoulder where she had stole the book and letter until she was ready to face them. Just what did her father have to tell her that he had to wait until she was eighteen?
"Levy?" She turned at the sound of her name and saw a familiar face.
"Charlie?" The man in question was sitting at a small outdoor coffee shop with a newspaper his huge glasses perched on his nose.
The old man smiled. "Glad you recognized me. I didn't know you were still in the city."
"Yeah I'm hear with my guild for the games." She said.
"Fairy tail I'm guessing by the mark on your shoulder."
She nodded. "Yep."
"Well then they have one more person cheering them on. Though from what I've heard they haven't done to well at the previous games."
Levy laughed. "Don't worry we have a very strong team this year."
"Glad to hear." He sat down his news paper. "Excuse my manners, would you care to join an old man for a cup of coffee?"
Levy nodded smiling. "It would be my pleasure." She took the seat across from him. He waved down the waitress and asked for another coffee and a plate of fruit croissants.
"You must try the croissants, best in the city in my opinion." He said and Levy smiled.
"Now Levy, I must ask what did you say your last name was?"
"McGarden."
He snapped his finger. "I knew it! It took me awhile but I finally remembered, are you by chance related to Proffesor Isaiah McGarden?"
She nodded. "Yes! He is my father. Did you know him?"
He nodded. "More then I sometimes care to like. Hard to believe he got married and had a child, never thought he would settle. But after meeting you, even though you look nothing alike, I can tell you're his kid, you both have the same personality and passion for books, and dragons." he added as an after thought.
"Thank you, I've never met anyone who knew my dad before he had me, what was he like."
He laughed. "Well, He came into my shop all the time when he lived here as a young ambitious man. Always buying books about folklore, legend and history. Would go on for hours about dragons and such till I nearly was driven mad by it all. Had the craziest red hair I'd ever seen. I loved that fool."
Levy laughed at that. "Thats him alright. The book you gave me actually had one of his stories published in it."
"I know," He pointed at himself. "I was the one who got him in with the publisher of the book. He gave me my own personal copy which he signed. When I came across another I couldn't believe my luck, and who knew his daughter would be the one to find it."
"It really is amazing." Levy said just as the waitress came back with her coffee saying the croissants will be right out.
Charlie leaned back in his chair. "Tell me what happened to your father? I would rather like to hear from him again."
Levy sat her coffee down. "I'm sorry to say he died in an accident at work when I was little."
"Oh my dear, I'm so sorry." He said. "I'm sorry to have asked. He was a good man, such a waist."
She nodded. "It's alright, I'm sure he would have loved to have known I ran into you."
"He would probably laugh and say he couldn't believe I am still alive." "Tell me did he leave you anything? If he was the boy I knew he didn't have much. Brilliant mind but sometimes he forgot the essential things in life such as money and food."
Levy laughed at that, sounded just like him. "Actually I just got a letter and package in the mail, seemed he left me something for my eighteenth birthday. I'm a little late on receiving it though." She pulled out the package.
"Well, judging from the size and man we are talking about looks like a book."
"My guess as well."
"Why haven't you opened it yet?" He asked peering at the book in her hands.
"I don't know, just its a lot to take in and I want to not feel rushed about it, I was thinking about opening it tonight."
"Well why not open it now. We have-"
He was interrupted by the waitress. "Here are your croissants, sorry about the wait, busy day with everyone in for the games." She sat the plate in front of them and levy got a shot at her watch.
"Is that the time!" she said jumping up. "I'm going to be late for the games!"
"You have a couple-" Charlie said but she was already getting up slipping the package back in her bag.
"I'm sorry I have to rush out on you, can we get together again?"
"Of course and I can tell you more about your father and you can share with me what he left for you."
"Sounds like a deal." She turned but she called out for her. She looked back and saw him holding up the plate of croissants.
"One for the road? Can't cheer properly on an empty stomach."
She nodded gratefully and grabbed one running off saying one final goodbye.
The games would be a good way to get her mind off of the letter.
****AFTER THE CHARIOT RACE****
Watching Gajeel and Natsu in the race was definitely more then enough to keep her mind off her fathers letter.
It had been a bit to painful to watch actually. Despite how proud she was of the two for actually finishing.
those two are complete idiots though. They just couldn't wait to compete. She thought as she followed the other few to go collect them.
"Those two, of all the people we could use on that game we had to pick those two!" Complained Droy.
"At least they did their best." Levy put in. She rolled her eyes at her friends who began arguing who was worse. She looked over as Lucy burst in and grabbing Natsu by the scarf.
"Natsu! You stupid idiot wake up!" She hollered.
"Ah! Calm down!" Levy ran over to keep Lucy from smacking him in the face again.
"At Least he finished the race. Considering how long they both where on it it's a miracle they didn't both faint by the halfway point!" She argued and it seemed to calm Lucy down a bit.
"Guess you're right Levy." She pointed at Gray. "Gray, help me carry him to the infirmary."
"Stupid Dragon." Muttered Gray but none the less picked him up.
Seeing Lucy wouldn't kill Natsu, Levy walked over to Gajeel who was conscious at least but not looking much better. "You did great Gajeel!" Levy said crouching next to him holding out a canteen.
"No thanks." He said brushing it off.
She was about to ask what was the matter when Lilly walked up beside Levy in full form. "Here." He held out a hand and Gajeel grasped it. Lilly pulled him up and draped an arm across his shoulders holding most of his wait. "I'll take it from here Levy."
"Oh." Somehow she felt disappointed. "I'll come at least with you to the-"
Gajeel cut her off. "Stay here shrimp. I don't need your sympathy."
"that's not-"
"Let's go Lilly." he said pulling him away. Lilly gave her an apologetic look back before hauling Gajeel away after Gray, Lucy and Natsu.
Levy watched them leave confused, had she read his reaction wrong when they where outside the masters office? She was deep in thought and hadn't notice Cana stroll up next to her. "Someone's got metal stuck up his ass."
"Gah! Cana!" Levy said jumping at her sudden appearance and a little disgusted image of that in her head.
"What?" She shrugged and looped an arm around levy and started walking her off. She looked back at Droy and Jet. "Can you excuse us for a moment. Me and Lev need to have a little girl talk. We'll be back for the next part of the games."
They where about to protest but Levy waved and told them she'll catch up with them later.
When they left the others behind Cana spoke. "Gajeel brushed off being take care of by you." She emphases 'you'. "I'm just saying he must be really mad at you to act like that to you."
"But I didn't do anything wrong!" She thought back, was he mad about me knowing? That couldn't be it? "And why do you say me off all people!?"
Cana knocked Levy's head against hers gentle. "Wake up and smell the fresh beer. He is totally into you Lev."
Levy blushed heavily. "You don't mean like-"
Cana nodded. "Let's just say you're his prized jewel in his red possessive dragon eyes." She said dramatically. "Damn I should be a poet.
"Haha." Levy said but blushed at the idea of them together. "You're ridiculous Cana. Gajeel wouldn't fall for me. He would want someone more- more like you; strong, tough, able to give him a fight, hold her liqueur and not to mention a fuller body! heck, someone like you!"
"Your in denial!" She sang.
Levy shook her head. "But its true! I'm one of the weakest in the guild, small, and, well, just not Gajeels type." Levy smiled though despite her "But it's a nice thought."She clamped a hand on her lips and Cana jabbed her in the chest.
"You ain't weak girl." She looked at her seriously then smiled. "And I knew it you do like him! Erza owes me a nights round of beers!" Cana then smiled at her winking. "Always knew You liked them dangerous."
Levy blushed. "Not at all. It's only been just Gajeel! And he's not dangerous."
Cana raised an eyebrow Not dangerous. "Tell me. Why him? Of all people, I've always been curious. I mean after all, of everyone in fairy tail he hurt you the most."
Levy shook her head. "Gajeel isn't to blame for that. He was following orders of a cruel man. He's very loyal to people. That's one of the things I like about him."
"One of the things?" Cana teased.
She shrugged. "I don't know. He is strong and never afraid. Watching him fight with Lilly leaves me wishing I was that strong. Then there's the time he sang and tried so hard to be part of this guild, it was sort of cute. Plus, since he's been here he's also saved me three times. And-" she blushed but Cana nudged her on. "Well, he may look like a mean, closed off guy, but he actually is very gentle and caring. He doesn't speak much but he always knows what to say when he needs to say it. His action speak more for his words, He's so big and warm and smells of metal and earth, like my dad when he came home from work. He always growls like a dragon when he's either annoyed, mad, or really happy. His eyes are also captivating, you think there black when he's calm but actually there a really dark re-" she cut off. She was rambling.
Cana laughed and sat on the edge of a bridge dangling her feet over the water. She patted the seat next to her and levy followed.
Cana spoke first. "Honestly Levy, you're the only girl in the world who could see Gajeel like that." She tapped Levy's head with her beer bottle. "And maybe that's just what he needs. Some one like you."
Levy sighed. "I wish it was true."
Cane shoved her lighty. "It is. But in my opinion you could do better then Gajeel."
"But you-"
Cana held up a hand. "Hey, he may not deserve you but you should be allowed anyone you want. And if he's who you want then girl get him before he runs off."
Levy nodded. "Thanks Cana, I guess."
"Hey, it's true. I wouldn't lie to you levy. You were one of my first friends here at fairy tail."
"But you had been there a year before I came and you teased me!"
Cana shrugged. "I was sort of a loner, but you came in with your huge smile and bandaids." She ruffled her hair. "You sat right next to me and talked like we were old friends. I knew I was hooked. And as for the teasing I couldn't resist, it was like teasing a little sister."
Levy leaned over and hugged her. "Thank you Cana!"
Cana smiled and gave her a hug back.
Then levy's pulled away her eyes growing wide. "But he's still mad at me! Even if he wouldn't want me like, like that, I still wouldn't want to lose him as a friend!" She stood up. "I'l talk to him after the games are finished today." "Thanks for the talk, it helped. But please don't tell anyone, I'd be embarrassed."
Cana winked lifting her bottle. "As good as forgotten. Head on back before me, I'll be there in a minute."
Levy ran off in the direction of his Arena. "Thanks again!"
Cana waved after her. When levy was gone Cana shook her head smiling. "Those two, one of the oddest couple yet they fit so perfect." She got up and headed back to the Arena. "if Gajeel hurts her I'll personally kill him myself." She lightly mused. "And Erza could help too."
****** AFTER THE BATTLES AND GAMES *******
Levy had miss the chance to corner Gajeel at the arena. She could tell he was going out of his way to ignore her.
She was hoping he had gone to his room and thats where she was now. Standing in front of Gajeels door and knocking loudly. "Gajeel? Are you in there?" There was no reply. She knocked again. "If you are in there I just want to say sorry for what I did! I would like to talk."
Still nothing. She frowned and headed back out of the hotel, stopping first at the bar to see if he was there. Not finding him again she started walking back towards the arena hoping to catch him.
She lucked out, just a little ways down the street she saw him walking her way. He was staring at the ground and hasn't noticed her yet.
"Gajeel!" She yelled and started to run towards him but the look he gave her stopped her.
"Gajeel?" She said watched as he walked by her with out a word. what was with him? "Gajeel! What did I do? Why do you seem so mad at me?"
She walked after him and touched his arm but he jerked away.
"Leave me alone dammit." He said sharply.
She stopped "What, I don't get it. Why?"
"Ain't none of your concern. "
"Gajeel I want-" she grabbed at his shirt but he pulled away again.
"Dammit it girl! I ain't going to be pitied." Pitied? He marched off and turned down an alley to avoid her. Oh-no that is not going to work.
"I don't-that's not why I'm your friend." she ran up to him and slipped under his arm blocking his way.
He sneered and turned around. "I said beat it shorty! What the hell do you want from me?"
"What I want? Gajeel tell me what this is all about! Is it about me knowing?" she demanded her hands formed into fists as she followed him.
He just shook his head.
What is his problem? What happened between this morning and now?. She had to give it to him to pick the worst time to start ignoring her.
"Don't you trust me!"
He stopped and but didn't turn around growling deep in his throat. "I don't want to deal with you."
"Well you're going to, now tell me what I did."
He lost it, turning around he glowered as he towered over her. "Well, maybe I don't trust you! Will you leave me the fuck alone?"
"No. I'll just gain your trust then. If you'll give me the chance."
He took another step closer. "You know, little girls like you shouldn't hang around guys like me. I've heard rumors I'm one nasty guy."
"Quit this Gajeel, you're not fooling me."
"How would you know I'm lying?" He said leaning in close giving her a menacing face, his eyes where bright red.
"Because of last night." She said holding his gaze withe her brown eyes.
"How do you know I wasn't messing with you then." He said "I'm a convincing liar."
"Because I trust you." She said without hesitation and she caught the slightest reaction from him. His menacing face slipped for only a second but she had seen it. "Now stop this. I want to know what is with you. I thought we where over done this back and forth nonsense? If you just tell me-"
"What the hell is wrong with you girl? Can't you take the hint that I don't want to be around you anymore?"
"And thats a lie. And quit this nonsense I am not scared of You."
He growled leaning in very close. She could feel his breath on her cheek. "You should be."
"Im not. So stop this going around in circles and tell-mph." She was interrupted by Gajeel grabbing her jaw suddenly and pressed his lips against hers. His kiss was hard caught her off guard causing levy to take a step back but he kept a tight grip on her jaw following her. Now she was really confused, pleased but confused non the less.
To soon though, Gajeel took his lips from hers and she let out a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding. He pressed his forehead to hers as she opened her eyes to look at his own closed eyes.
"Dammit Levy, just leave me alone." he let go of her jaw and brought it slowly down to her neck his fingers grazing across gently. his touch sent chills to her back but, Was his hand shaking?
"I'm as bad as they were."
Who?
He opened his red eyes and looked into hers. His stare made her stomach tighten, and not because she was scared.
He pulled away from her dropping his hand to his side "And I sure as hell don't deserve you. So leave me alone." He turned around leaving Levy frozen and staring at his disappearing form not being able to move.
Who? Just like them-? then it clicked. He had found out about the orphan kids somehow.
"And thats his excuse!" She yelled. Know she was mad, first she was ignored, then kissed and confessed too, then rejected all in the same five minutes by the same guy. And all because of that reason!
She ran after him hoping he had been heading towards his room.
*Gajeel POV*
I'm the biggest idiot in the world! He thought walking in long fast strides.
Why did I kiss her! why in the hell would have made that situation any fucking better! He had panicked. He wasn't the best with words and it was she wanted answers and hell he gave them to her...
But dammit it felt good to kiss her. Her lips didn't even move, which was more then answer enough to how she felt about him, but it still drove him mad for more.
He shook his head. It was better this way. After what he over heard the two Masters talking about.
He was just like them...
He walked into hall of his floor not caring about the frighten bell boy he bumped into and growled at, he just headed straight to his door at the end of it. He reached for the handle just when a form with wild blue hair pushed in front of him.
"Gajeel Redfox." She said and damn if at that moment he was more scared of her then he was of Erza.
Why they hell is she here!
"Get lost." he said and was about to shove her when she pushed him first. It wasn't very strong but he was caught by surprise and took a step back.
"No! You call that a reason!"
He looked down at her shocked, Never knew you where such a spitfire shrimp. And dammit he had to admit she looked sexy when her hair was messy like that falling out of her pony tail, and out of breath.
Don't think like that! Now is definitely not the time. he yelled at himself inwardly.
"Beat it kid, I already told ya I ain't gonna be around you no more." He reached around and opened the door and was about to shove her out of the way when she yelled out and held her arms out her palms pressing to the sides of the door.
He stepped back afraid to force his way around her. Her body position with her hands held out like that made him remember of a time he would gladly forget and a good reminder of how much he doesn't deserve her.
She must have thought of this too cause her arms suddenly shot to the side and she looked down.
She rubbed one of her arms and looked up at him.
God dammit she's crying again. "Levy-"
"Why did you kiss me." she demanded clenching her fists, not dropping her gaze.
"That don't-"
"Why did you kiss me."
"It don't-"
"Why. Did. You. Kiss. Me." she emphasized each word and took a step closer.
"Fuck, because I don't want to live without you! Hell!" Shit. He really hadn't wanted to say that. And at that exact moment he really wanted to drive his fist through the wall in frustration.
Levy stepped forward looking down.
"Then kiss me again." she whispered so softly he wouldn't have heard it if it wasn't for his dragon sensitive ears.
He was taken off guard. Did she really say that?
"Eh, Say again?" Wanting to be sure of it. He took a step forward and put his hands on the Door frames on either side of her, leaning in close so she would be at eye level with him. God she smelled good. Parchment, dusty books, and rain all tangled up into one toxic sent.
She looked up at him, her face still tear streaked but determined. "You're not the best with words and I want to know if what you had said was real, so kiss-"
He didn't need to be told a fucking third time.
He pressed his mouth against hers and brought a hand from the door frame around her waist to keep her from falling away.
With out breaking there lips he lifted her with one arm and carried her in, kicking the door close behind them. As soon as the door closed he spun her around and pinned her up against it.
She moved this time wrapping her arms around his neck, tangling her fingers in his hair pulling her close to him.
And dammit It drove him crazy.
He grabbed her thighs lifting her up to make up for the height difference. He pushed her against the door so he could free his hands to grab her neck and tilted her head in order to deepen the kiss. She obliged and even wrapped her small legs tighter around his waist causing his brain to go into over drive. It was amazing how wrapped around her finger he was. She was so small yet he wanted her to be the biggest thing in his life.
He wanted nothing but to hide her in a tower and keep her all to himself.
And thats why he pulled away from her and stood her up on the ground.
"You better leave." he said through gritted teeth and he turned and sat on couch.
He slouched forward rubbing a hand on his neck.
"Wha-" she said, a little out of breath from the whole thing. He was the most bipolar guy she knew.
"Are you death as well stupid? Leave!" he yelled he pressed his hands to his forehead.
Come on Levy you need to get away from me, if you don't-
"Only if you tell me a reason. And after that it better be a good one."
He growled in frustration. "I-I over heard Marcov talking to the 1st guild master. About what happened with the orphan kids."
"So? What does that have-"
"Dammit levy, I'm just like the guy who tormented you! You forgave me like you forgave those fuckers that did that to you, just like I did to you."
"Gajeel-."
"You forgave me even though you shouldn't have."
"It's not like-"
He held up a hand, he couldn't look at her, if he did he would never let go. "You deserve someone better then me. And I sure as hell don't deserve someone like you."
"Gajeel, I-"
"Levy!" He yelled and she went quite. "I hurt you. You have a right to be angry and scared of me and not have go deal with me. Dammit Levy, I'm the last person who deserves you. I don't deserve that damn smile, smart brain, and forgivin nature of yours. You shouldn't have to force yourself around me." He closed his eyes and rubbed his temples, his elbows rested on his knees.
There was silence for a long time, Gajeel sitting on the couch and Levy leaning against the door
"Then don't make me leave."
"Dammit levy."
"No! Just fucking shut up Gajeel, you're talking way to much for the idiot you are!" she yelled. She never swore. He shut up but didn't look up.
"Yes I still have nightmares of what happened at the orphanage, even though I forgave them I'm still scared of what happened." She walked over to him, dropped her bag, crouched down, and rested a hand on his knee.
"And I was scared of you." She felt his muscles tighten. "But I'm not now. The Gajeel I care about Is here now. I'm scared of the Gajeel back then. Because that wasn't the real you."
"That doesn't excuse it."
She breathed deeply. "Still, I don't blame you for the, I can't. I never could, after I've met the real you. The you back then was just following orders, that Gajeel hurts the one I in front of me. Gajeel, five, well twelve years ago if you want, I ran into that boy-" She couldn't say his name. "He was just the same as when we where little. Lucky I was with Cana or things could have gotten ugly when he tried to attack me."
Gajeel made a mental note to find this guy and kill him.
Levy continued. "That is his real self, he would never change. What you did, you regret it, and that lets me forgive what you did. Makes me unafraid of you. Trust you."
"You make me sound like I didn't have a choice in hurting you. I picked you out of all the guild. Hell at the time I enjoyed hurting you. I'm not the great guy you make me out to be."
"Im not saying you are 'great' guy." She laughed. "Gajeel you're far from it. Sometimes I wonder why I became so in love with you."
That got him to look up.. He saw her looking at him smiling and his heart leapt painfully. She had said the words he hadn't realized just how much he wanted her to say. He was totally naive to not see she was attracted to him but to actually say it so bluntly and with out hesitance had caught him by surprise.
"You're rash, aggressive, thick headed, and got a horrible tongue."
"What-" he wanted to question her but she coverd his mouth.
"But then I remember everything else."She was blushing now clearing her throat. "How, despite his harsh words, was so gentle to me. Who always seemed to be there when I needed him. Who was strong and loyal and protective of this guild and his Nakama. Who's actions are kind even though his words may seem harsh." She squeezed his knee. "I-I've never felt like this about anyone. Not even remotely. When you first came to this guild I was scared, I thought you where the same guy that attacked me. But you're obviously not. So Gajeel, if you don't want to hurt me then don't tell me to leave. Don't say I'm better off with out you."
"Levy."
"Trust me." Those words hit him harder then when she confessed to him. She was the last person who should be asking for him to trust her. Hell, he should be begging her to trust him.
She thought about what Cana said. "And if that doesn't convince you and you're still going to say you don't deserve me." she stood in front of him pulling lifting his chin. "Then If that's the case I deserve who I want and I want no one but you. I want to belong to no one but you."
She blushed heavily then and smiled shyly.
"Since words aren't your strong suite." he growled at that.
"Let me say this in a way you would understand." she moved onto his lap so that her knees rested on either side of him the rest of Her body up straight so she was just a bit taller then him and held his face in her small hands. He only looked at her unbelieving, that this girl would still be here and doing this.
And she, still blushing heavily, kissed him gently.
It was honestly the best kiss Gajeel had ever felt. it was small, slightly unsure, and totally levy. She pressed harder demanding he'd do something.
He brought an arm around her back and he kissed her back. At the move she gave a slight moan that made him crazy. He brought his hand to her blue curls and tangled it through it.
He deepened the kiss even more by opening her lips and slipped his tung into her mouth. She gasped but soon followed his lead. God she tasted good. He wanted to hold her like this for so long and now that he finally could he still didn't believe it.
He pulled away from her lips and kiss her jaw trailing to her ear and bitting it lightly. She gasp and he felt her body relax which made him growl in pleasure.
He continued to trail kisses down her neck nipping and sucking at her skin until he came to her shoulder and pulled back suddenly.
"Gajeel?" Levy asked at his sudden stop, then she saw where he was looking.
On her shoulder, which she ahd forgotten to cover up this morning was a inch long white scar.
"I've never noticed it before." He said rubbing it with his thumb.
"I usually cover it up with makeup and clothes, I forgot this morning."
He nodded then leaned in and kissed it gently. He felt her grab his shirt and twist it in her small fists trying to pull him closer.
He pulled back and rested his forehead against hers.
"I don't deserve you." He said
She leaned back and frowned annoyed. "When are you going to quit saying that?"
He smiled slyly. "Never." She hit him. "Hey! Gihi, just think of it as my way of saying I love you."
"Mmhm," she pecked his lips, not letting him know how realized she felt hearing him say those words."I prefer it when you say it plainly."
"Hey beggars can't be choosers, shrimp." He teased and she laughed as he pulled her close and kissed her again passionately. It was hard for her to imagine just moments ago they had been fighting. Then again; if he wasn't so thick minded they could have skipped that whole thing and gone straight to this.
"What are you thinking?" he asked interrupting her thoughts.
"Just that if you would just talk to me, and not been a stubborn ass, we could have skipped that whole dramatic scene we just had and gone straight to this."
"Gihi, admit it you enjoy that. You always love butting heads with me."
"How would you know?"
"Trust me." He said with a wicked grin. She punched him in the arm which only made him laugh.
"So does this me we're a thing?" Levy asked trying hard not to smile to big but failing miserably.
"If you want to call it that."
"MiraJane is going to have a field day." Levy said laughing.
"About, that." He looked up and stroked a bit of her messy hair out of her face his eyes flicked all over her face. "We need to keep this a secret."
"What. Why? Don't you want this?" She said nervously, was he embarrassed?
He pulled her forehead against his and smiled reading her facial expression. "Of course I want you shrimp. And that's why."
"I don't-"
"It's to keep ya safe. You know about my situation with the Ivan. If he found the truth out he would go after you to get back at me. And it would kill me if you got injured again because of me."
"I'm not scared." She said.
"Gihi, course you ain't. But I am."
"You, the Great Iron Dragon Slayer, scared?" she said teasing lightly.
"Only if it comes to you. What do you say? Can you do this for me?"
She smiled pulling him down and kissed him. "Only cause you begged."
"Hey now!" He growled.
She laughed and jumped off him before he could get his revenge. She looked back and smiledat him and all he could think was how gorgeous she was. "I'll keep it a secret. But when this business with him ends you won't be able to hide long."
"I'm won't be complaining." He said standing up and grabbing her hips and pulling her towards him a mischievous look on his face. "Besides most of them, from what I picked up, already call us a couple. It's going to be difficult to keep them from gossiping about us."
"Let them, they're just rumors, Ivan won't act on those. And let them think what they like, if people think we're together, fine, keeps other guys away from you."
"Gajeel Redfox do I detect a possessive streak in you?" She asked.
He laughed. "What can I say I'm a dragon, we are very possessive of our things."
She thought about it then smiled. "I think I can live with that."
He grinned before kissing her deeply only to pull away soon after. "Come on, I'm starved all this damn arguing and crap has gotten me starving. And I can think of one other person who is too."
And if on cue her stomached growled making him laughed. They were about to head out the door when Levy remembered something.
"A wait my bag." She walked over and picked it up unaware of the letter falling out. She slipped it on. "Ready."
"Wait." Gajeel walked over and picked it up. "You dropped this."
Gajeel noticed levy's smiled faded.
Gajeel flipped it over. "Looks old."
"It is, probably around twenty four years old." She sat down on the couch.
"How would you know?" He held out the card an she grabbed it.
"It's from my father. He probably wrote it when I was born and was suppose to be for my eighteenth birthday, but I'm six years late so that would make it about twenty four years." She stroked it with her hand. She looked strained.
"Well, why haven't you opened it?"
She shrugged. "I don't know. I just can't seem to open it."
Gajeel sat next to her and leaned back. "Hell just open it. If its from your dad then it would be something important. Hey, maybe he left you tons of money."
Levy shook her head. "We never had much money. He treasured knowledge more then gold."
"Whatever. Just open it, I'll be here if it tries to bite you." He teased.
She laughed half heartedly rolling her eyes. "Thanks, that makes me feel so much better."
After a bit of silence and levy just holding the letter Gajeel grew tired and snatched it out of her hands. "This is taking to long."
He turned a finger into a knife and cut it opened and pulled a letter out. Levy reached up to stop him in futile.
He held it out of her reach. "Now do I have to read it out loud or are you going to be a good bookworm and actually read it."
"I will, just give it to me Gajeel." He looked her over before handing it back. She unfolded it and started reading, he, curios, looked over her shoulder.
"And it was turning out to be such a nice evening." she muttered.