After Cana left, Gray eventually joined our table and I was surprised that him and Natsu didn't fuss as much. Even though they fight all the time, I know deep down they see each other as brothers they can't live without. I wonder if Gajeel is close to anyone. Does he have childhood friends that he treasures, like I do with Jet and Droy? Now that I think about it, I've seen him around campus a few times, but just walking to class, never with someone. Geez, this guy is a huge mystery.
I sat quietly, drinking the rest of my smoothie as everyone else talked. I interrupted here and there, but I was truly curious about the guy who was sitting in front of me.
"Levy? You ready to go?" Lucy asked me, snapping me out of my trance.
"Oh! Yea, I'm ready."
"See ya guys later!" Gray called out from the door. When did he leave the table? Was I that lost in thought?
"Bye Gray!" I called back.
"Bye! I hope you find your mystery girl!" Lucy called out. Gray just grunted, muttering something too low for us to hear.
"Hey! You guys want to come over and meet happy?"
"I would love to!" I enthused as we started to walk towards the door.
"Sweet!"
"We'll follow you guys there," Lucy said as we approached our separate cars. The guys nodded in approval before getting into what I believe is Gajeel's truck. It was a midnight black Dodge flatbed truck that I'm sure I would have to fling myself in order to try to get in.
"Welcome to our humble abode," Natsu said as we all stepped into the room. Immediately, I could tell who slept on which side of the room. Natsu side was messier with open food bags all over his desk, whereas Gajeel was a little messy but he seem to be clean.
"Happy! What are you doing?"
"OI! He's messing up my boots again!" Gajeel said charging towards the little feline that was clawing at his boots.
Natsu quickly plucked the kitten away, before Gajeel could get his hands on him.
"Oh boy, here we go again." Lucy said sighing as she crossed her arms over her chest, shaking her head.
"Huh?"
"The cat has to go!"
"But he needs me!" Natsu said hugging the animal to his chest.
"And he keeps irritating me!"
"It's not my fault he likes your boots."
"And it's not my fault that he needs you. The cat has to go Natsu!"
"Please! Just give me until Monday,"
"No!" Gajeel shouted with a scowl on his face. He must really don't like Happy, but he should give him a chance at least.
"Should we interject?" Lucy whispered staring at the bickering boys.
"I'm not sure, Lu-chan."
"Natsu really wants to keep that cat." she said sighing looking at him with sympathetic eyes. I knew she didn't want to see her best friend hurt, so maybe we should interject.
"How about you give him 'til Monday to find a home for happy?" Lucy suggested silencing the guys.
"And until then, Natsu can try to train Happy, so he's not in your way Gajeel."
They both looked at us with questioning glares, pondering our suggestions. I was surprised to see Gajeel relax his tensed shoulders at my words.
"Maybe shrimp and bunny girl is right?" he said rubbing the back of his neck.
"So you'll give me 'til monday?"
"Yep, but until then, train that thing to not tear up my boots. These were one of my favorites too." He said looking down sadly as shreds of leather peeled off the big boot.
"I can't believe that actually worked." Lucy whispered over to me causing me to laugh.
After everyone calmed a little more, I went to inspect the animal that was causing all the trouble. His fur was blue with two white patches on his back that reminded me of wings. I patted his little head as Natsu cradled him against his chest like a protective papa bear.
"You named him happy, huh?"
"Yea, because when I found him, it was like he was happy to see me."
"That's so cute."
"Tch! Cute my ass." Gajeel mumbled behind me.
"Don't be a big meanie," I twirled around to face the still upset giant.
"I'm not. I'm just pointing out facts."
"Don't mind him Levy. He's always grumpy and mean."
"HEY!" Gajeel shouted making everyone laugh.
He can't always be grumpy and mean. I know he has to be happy or at least have a soft side, somewhere in that steel exterior. I wonder what he would look like if he genuinely laughed and smiled. He'll probably look really cute and….wait a second? Why am I even thinking about things like this, when I barely know the guy? I have to get out of here to clear my head and not feel his eyes on me. This is just too weird.
"Um. Today was fun, but I think I'm going to go." I said taking a step away from the two guys.
"What? Do you have to go?" Lucy asked with a sad frown. I felt a little guilty for leaving so suddenly, but I really have to get out of here and clear my mind.
"Sorry, Lu-chan."
"It's ok. Will we see you tomorrow?"
"Yea, wanna get breakfast in the cafe?"
"Sounds good! Seeya tomorrow"
"OK. Bye guys!" I waved as they all said bye to me in unison, while walking out of the room.
Stuffing my hands into the pocket of my hoodie, I frowned a little at the fact that I left when in actuality I wanted to stay and spend more to with him-I mean my friends. I shook my head as I walked quickly to my dorm building. The sun was starting to set and the last thing, I need is to pepper spray another innocent person.
"You make the best first impressions levy." I mumbled to myself, replaying the scene in my head.
The guys dorm, were two dorm buildings down from mine, but the fact that they were all wide and tall, didn't make my walk back to my room any faster. I was happy when I finally made it, relieved at the sight of my bed. I don't have a roommate anymore, she moved-well dropped out after the first few weeks of school. Said, the college life wasn't for her and that she told her parents that before they even enrolled her here. I guess if you have money to waste like that, go ahead. I'm here on a full scholarship, and love it here. I met Lucy on my first day and she soon introduced me to Natsu, then I introduced her to Jet and Droy. Ever since then, we've been close friends.
"Speak of the devils," I said as my phone started to vibrate, showing Jets text message on my lock screen.
"They want me to come over, but I'm in no mood for company." I huffed slumping into my desk chair, staring at my laptop. Should I study or should I read? Hmmm…..Read! Grabbing one of the many books that littered my desk, I cracked it open, starting the journey all over again. Once again I engulfed myself into another adventure that played like a movie in my head.
"Wait….something is…missing…" I said looking up from my book. Standing up, I walked over to the pajamas that laid on my bed, snatched them up then started to undress. I slipped into my tank top and pajama pants, then released my hair from the restricting headband.
"Ok, now that's better." I smiled sitting back down into my chair, continuing my adventure.
I had to have sat there for hours upon hours reading until my eyelids felt like boulders, but I still carried on, even though my body felt tired.
The next morning, I woke up to something shaking me awake and a sound that was muffled by my drowsiness. Ugh, stupid alarm, why do you have to wake me up, let me sleep. Without raising my head, I punched blindly at my alarm clock.
"ACK! ARE YOU SHITTING ME?" I heard a deep voice growl hoarsely, jolting me awake.
"Wha? Gajeel?" I asked confused as he blurry face became clear. He looked at me with angry filled red eyes, and a mean scowl.
"Eep!"
"WHAT THE FUCK SHRIMP? FIRST YOU PEPPER SPRAY ME, NOW YOU PUNCH ME IN THE THROAT?"
"What are you talking about?" I asked still a little disoriented from my drowsiness. Looking around, I noticed that I must have fell asleep on my desk last night while reading. But my alarm clock…..wasn't my alarm clock…are you serious?
"I fricking did it again." I said face palming myself.
"Hell yea, you did it again! And it hurt like hell too!" he said rubbing his throat. He was crouched down beside me, with the balls of his feet hold him steady.
"I-I'm so sorry Gajeel! I didn't mean it! Really! I don't know why I keep hurting you? But I'm seriously not doing it on purpose! I swear!"
"Whoa! Calm down, shrimp! It's ok. Bunny girl already warned me about waking you up. I just didn't understand what she meant until now." he said flashing me a little smirk.
I gasped lightly at how easy it was for him to forgive me after me hurting him for the second time and also that smile he gave me. I lowered my head, trying to hide my pink cheeks and shame. Then it dawned on me.
"Wait? How did you even get in here?" I asked cocking my head to the side in order to look at him better.