With the weekend now gone, I can only reflect on it and what happened Saturday morning, during breakfast. Gajeel didn't go into detail about knowing Jet or Droy, so I just continued to ponder on it. Later on that day when I saw them, they kept calling me sempai and it was so embarrassing. I was wrapped up in trying to get them to quiet down in the library that I totally forgot to ask them, even though we spent all day studying. Soon Lucy joined me right after they were done cramming for the day.
She's really worried about this test but I know she got it. She studies and tries her best at everything she does. I believe in her.
"How do you think you did, Lu-chan?" I asked after our final class was dismissed for the day.
I stretched my arms up to the cloudy sky waiting for her to respond. I could tell that the exam took a lot out of her. Her shoulders were hunched over a little, her pace was slower, and she seemed looked drained of energy.
"I think I did ok. I just wish it wasn't so long and I don't feel like I ran a marathon after taking it."
"That's college for you. Last month, I had three exams in one day. I feel like some professors, get together to schedule things at one time just to mess with us."
"Oh! Harsh! I bet you were drained."
"I barely made it back to my room," I giggled at the memory of me dragging my weak body back to my dorm. It was a miracle I even made it to my bed; I almost decided to sleep on my floor.
"I feel that way now, so I can't even imagine how you felt."
"It's ok. Just get to your bed and rest for a while." I gave her a caring smile as we entered our dorm building.
"You don't have to tell me twice,"
"I know. Call me when you're ready for dinner."
"If I'm not in coma, I will." she said giving me a weak smile as she dragged her heels to her room that was down the hall.
I made sure she made it safely to her door before going into my room.
"Aw man! I totally forgot to ask her if Natsu found a home for happy yet." I said snapping my fingers, frowning as I slumped into my desk chair.
I guess I can ask her later. I haven't seen Natsu or Gajeel since Saturday morning. Sunday, I went to the book store to buy the book I was reading before we went to the smoothie shack, and spent the entire day reading it and looking stuff up on characters in the stories. Soon, it was night time and time for me to go to bed.
I wonder what they did yesterday. Did they fuss about Happy? Or did they do what they usually do on Sundays? What do they do on Sundays?
My curiousness can get me wrapped up in my own world sometimes.
"Ok, enough questions, it's time to do some homework." I said shaking the thoughts out of my head as I pulled a textbook from my bookbag.
A few hours passed and I was munching on an apple as I finished up the last bit of work I had to do, when my phone vibrated violently on top of the stack of textbooks that sat on my desk.
"Lu-chan's awake!" I cheered seeing her face light up my screen. Pressing the green button, I held the phone up to me ear.
"Hey! You're aw-"
"Levy! Please get her quick!" she whispered into the phone. I heard two voices shouting in the background causing my eyebrows to furrow in confusion.
"What? What's going on?"
"You'll understand when you get here, just make it to the guys building ASAP! I'll be waiting by the side door to let you in."
"Ok! I'm on my way!" I responded before hanging up.
Oh geez, they must be fighting again, so I guess she needs help breaking them up.
Grabbing my jacket and keys, I bolted out of the room, trying to think of ways to calm the two stubborn hotheads down.
"You made it here fast!" Lucy said holding the door open for me.
"I ran, now what's going on?"
"You're not going to believe this." she said her lips curling up into a little smile.
What? I thought….I thought she was upset or afraid because they were fighting. What the heck is going on?
We ran back to Gajeel's and Natsu's room. Lucy left the door crack so we could get back in without having to bang on the door.
When I walked in, Gajeel and Natsu had their foreheads pressed together, basically growling at each other.
"That's not fair, flame turd!"
"Flame turd?! Is that the best you got Iron douche!"
"We could do this all night, flame pussy!"
"I'm counting on it, metal turd!"
"You can't use turd! I already used turd!"
"I can too! I just used in a different way!"
"NO! You can't!"
"YES! I can!"
"Nuh uh!"
"Yea huh!"
"NUH! UH!"
"YEA! HUH!"
"NUH UUUHHH!"
"YEA! HUUUH!" Natsu shouted back as they pressed their foreheads harder against each other, if that's even possible.
I tried my best to hold in the laugh that threaten to escape as I watched the two bicker over something I have no clue what's going on.
I looked over at Lucy, to see that she too was trying to suppress her laughter.
"What are they fighting about?" I asked, catching the attention of the two guys. Little did I know, it was a huge mistake.
"Levy's here! Let's ask her what she thinks!" Gajeel said gritting his teeth at Natsu before stepping away from him.
"Sounds good to me!"
"Levy! If-"
"NO! Let me ask her!"
"It's my question! So let me ask her!" Gajeel said glaring at Natsu again.
What the heck is actually going on?
"EEP!" I squeaked as the two guys charged, hovering over with angry glares as they both shouted their question and why they disagree with each other at the same time.
I just stood there shrinking as they loomed over me, not understanding a word they're saying. All I heard was something about a cat.
"You agree with me! Right, Levy?" Gajeel said.
"Uuuuhh-"
"No! She agrees with me!"
"Like hell she would side with someone as stupid as you!"
"Like she would side with some with a terrible singing voice!"
"OI! Don't you dare bring my music into this!" Gajeel growled turning to completely face the pinkette.
"Ok, Mr. shooby do-bop!"
"Are you mocking me?"
"Who's the dumbass now?" Natsu retorted as they inched closer, sending daggers at each other. They oozed anger and if those daggers where real, Lucy and I would be taking cover right now.
Before this could get any further or more hostile, I decided to finally speak up.
"Just to let you guys know. I didn't side with anyone because, I have no idea what you guys were saying. So! May you two please speak, one at a time?"
"Fine." they huffed.
"Ok. Gajeel, you go first."
"Thank you, Levy." He said sending Natsu a cocky smirk. "I think I deserve a cat too." He said simply.
I blinked my eyes a few times as my brows furrowed in confusion again. What? He deserves a what now?
"You, what?"
"That's what I'm saying!" Natsu said throwing his hands up in the air.
"If Natsu gets to keep happy then I want one too."
"But Happy is both our pet!"
"He likes you more than me and why can't I have my own cat?" he said crossing his arms, pouting a little.
A smile tugged at my lips as I looked up at the sad but still angry Gajeel. He looked so cute! I want to hug him and tell him he can have a cat, he can have all the cats in the world if he wanted them.
Coughing, to cover up the little giggle that escaped, I pondered a thought.
"You've grown to like happy, huh?"
"No!" he denied rolling his eyes.
"uh huh. Well what's your refusal Natsu?"
"We already have a cat? Why does he want one of his own?"
"Happy does cling to you more," Lucy finally spoke up. She finally held in her laughter.
"It's not my fault, he looks scary!"
"I don't look scary!"
"Fine! You just have permanent bitch face!"
"Who you calling a bitch?!" Gajeel questioned approaching Natsu.
"Guys, stop."
"Do you wanna take this outside," Gajeel growled.
"Stop it, guys" I repeated, trying to get their attention. I was getting a little annoyed at the fact they were ignoring me.
"Yea! How-"
"NO! STOP IT!" I shouted surprising them.
At first their bickering was funny but now it's just plain stupid. They're fighting over a cat. A CAT!
"Sit down now!" I demanded crossing my arms, glaring at them. They jumped back slightly looking for a place to sit. Unsure of where, they plopped down on the floor Indian style. I stood in front of them with my hands on my hips, voice slightly raised so there's no way they could miss what I'm saying.
"Ok. I hope you guys know that you're fighting over a kitten. One that's not even supposed to be here in the first place! So, I have a suggestion for both of you guys. Why don't you settle this yourselves, like adults? Gajeel! Natsu has to agree with you if you're going to get a cat too. Natsu! Gajeel has to agree with you if you're going to keep Happy here! Basically, for you to have a cat, you have to agree with Natsu keeping happy and Natsu if you say no to Gajeel that means no Happy! You got it?"
They nodded their heads quickly. Letting out a deep breath I ran my fingers through my locks as my frustration slowly dispersed.
"If there's one person you don't want to upset, it's Levy McGarden." Lucy said.
Looking behind me, I saw a proud smile on her face making me chuckle. She's absolutely right, even though I don't like being mad or upset, you do not want to get on my bad side.
"Now that, that's over, can we go eat now?" I said over the growling of my tummy.
"I'm not sure. I think the guys are temporarily paralyzed and shocked that you yelled at them." Lucy giggled.
The guys just sat there, still as a statue with their mouths hung open and eyes bugged out. I guess they were surprised that I yelled at them.
"Where is Happy anyway?"
"Oh! He's napping in the closet." Lucy said.
"Oh! Ok, well let's get them out of their state of shock so we can go to the cafe."
"Sounds good to me, want to tag team them?" She said with a mischievous smile.
"What are we going to do?"
"Hmmm? I know the only way to shock Natsu back to reality is to say something that he'll react to."
"Oh, ok."
"But whisper it to him though so our words don't mash together."
"Sounds reasonable. Let's do this." I gulped, nervously walking over to Gajeel.
What should I say? I don't want to be weird about it, but it's hard not to. What would make Gajeel, react? I don't really know the guy, so maybe the best route would be to say something simple, yet off the wall crazy.
"You ready?" Lucy asked. I nodded my head still unsure of what to say.
Leaning down, I placed my left hand on my leg to steady myself and my right around the side of my mouth so my words wont escape his ear.
I took in a breath and said, "Can I braid your hair, like a French girl?"
"WHAT?!" He snapped back to reality quickly making me jump back nearly falling back.
Dang it! I messed up, but it worked. I wasn't completely wrong, but as soon as my words came out. 'Paint me like one of your French girls', popped into my head. I can still put French braids in his hair, but only if he lets me.
That just came out all wrong. Dang it, Levy!
My face was as red as his eyes, as they stared at me with confusion and another emotion I couldn't read.
"FOOD?" Natsu shouted jumping up from his sitting position.
I should've known Lucy would say something about food and I just went and said something completely stupid. GAH! I hope he didn't hear me well.
"Come on guys, let's go get dinner!" Natsu announced putting on his shoes.
"Y-yea! Let's go!" I said scrambling to get away from Gajeel's piercing gaze.
This is so troublesome, but he didn't say no I couldn't do it.