I dropped my head onto my textbook, burying my face in the pages, letting out a muffled whine. I've been studying for my chemistry exam that I have tomorrow since Monday, and it's already Wednesday! I feel so unprepared for it, but I haven't been to lunch or dinner with Lucy since then because I've been freaking out about it. I know I will totally ace it but I still have doubts.
"My head hurts," I whined softly as I raised my head a little to look at the clock on my wall.
It's almost 6 pm and I've been studying since this morning. While I was eating breakfast, in between classes, during lunch and as soon as I got done with classes. I really need a break, maybe I should take a nap. No, that'll just keep me up all night and that's the last thing I need with my test being tomorrow.
"I need to get out of here," I mumbled, pushing myself away from my desk. Kicking off my fluffy slippers, I slid my feet back into my shoes that I kicked off earlier near my desk.
Grabbing my purse and keys, I made my way out of my room, and towards the parking lot. As soon as I located my car, I clicked the unlock button on my key ring, making it faster for me to get in.
"Ooook, where am I going?" I said as I started to back out of my spot.
With my school in the distance behind me, I tried to figure out where I wanted to go. I probably should've figured this out before I left.
"Oh! I could go to the Halloween store!" I cheered, a smile curving my lips as I bounced in my seat.
I know I'm supposed to go with Lucy tomorrow, but with my test tomorrow also, I won't be up for walking around so much after it. So, why not go now to check out the place, see what they got, and if I want anything I can come back and buy it with Lucy.
It didn't take me but 15 minutes to get into town, even with slight traffic. Pulling into a parking space in front of the Halloween store, I was excited to go in and look around. Not as excited as I would be if I went to a bookstore that had really old books but still, I was just as giddy.
"Hi! Welcome to Spirit! Let me know if I could help you with anything." The cashier chimed with a bright smile when I walked in to the store. I shot her equally bright smile before looking at my surroundings.
The store was set up in three different sections, creepy, electronic and scary decorations for your house, room or car in the front, then there was the makeup/accessories sections and finally all the costumes were taking up the back near the dressing rooms.
I made my way to the back, hoping they would have something adult like in my size. As I was walking something caught my eye, making me look over to the makeup section. My eyes got wide as I saw long black hair trailing down a broad back, in a loose ponytail.
"Gajeel?" I whispered confused. What is he doing here?
Oh crap! What if he sees me? I haven't seen him since Monday and what if he makes fun of me again? I gotta hurry to the back before he turns around!
Moving my heavy feet that felt like it was glued to floor, I quickly made my way to the back, hoping he didn't hear me squeak as I ran away.
Suddenly feeling out of breath, I tried to steady my rapid heartbeat, as I ducked behind a rack.
Ok, I don't think he saw me thank goodness. Ok, Levy, let's just look for what we came for and wait for him to leave first. Yea, that sounds good.
Standing on my toes, I peeked over the rack to make sure he was still in his spot and was glad that he was. Please stay where you are or leave as soon as possible. It would be embarrassing to run into you like this.
"Ok, what do I want?" I mumbled, looking through the variety of costumes. There was of course slutty ones that I am not into, and even more revealing ones. Don't these companies who makes these things know its freaking cold outside? Tch', bastards. Why can't I wear something that's cute and also not showing every asset I have?
I let out a defeated sigh as I went through another rack. Bumble bee, fire woman, cat, nurse, doctor, butterfly, a sexy Eskimo? Are they serious? Shaking my head, I laughed lightly to myself continuing my search.
"ooooh! This has potential," I said looking at the black fabric. Even though it looks kind of incomplete, I could totally pull this off.
Looking at the size, I saw that it was a little bigger than what I was hoping, but I could fix that. Staring at it, I imagined myself wearing it, while thinking of ways I could make it my own.
"I will definitely come back to get you." I smiled, as I hung the outfit back in its place. With a skip in my step, I wandered over to the makeup and accessories looking for what would make my costume better.
"OI! Shrimp! I thought I heard a munchkin running around here." A deep voice said stopping me in the middle of the store, before I could turn into the aisle.
Crap, I forgot he was here, but I thought he would've left by now.
Slowly turning around, I saw the giant of man standing a few feet behind in front of me with a little smirk on his face. I felt my heart start to leap but then remembered he called me a munchkin.
"I'm not a munchkin."
"Could've fooled me the way you were just skipping." he smiled even more with two make-up kits in his hand. I raised my eyebrow in confusion staring at them.
"What's the makeup for? Need it for a date with Natsu?"
"Don't pair me with that idiot," he nearly growled making me giggle. Ha! That's pay back for calling me a munchkin.
"So why do you have it?"
"So I could be a zombie remember?"
"Oh, yea! I actually try to forget that." I muttered, averting my eyes looking down at the gray carpet. All I keep remembering is me being a complete dunce and pepper spraying him, and then punching him.
"Heh, don't worry about shorty. Stop beating yourself up about it, I forgave you already." he said placing a big rough hand on my head. My eyes got wide, and I slowly raised my head to see him smiling revealing his sharp canines.
"Gihi," he chuckled, almost bringing me to tears. I don't know why but I was so happy my eyes started to water and I gave him the biggest smile ever as I a stray tear slid down my cheek.
"Oi! Shrimp! What are you doing? Why are you crying? Please stop!" He said frantically. I giggled at his worried expression and how he continued to freak out as I wiped the little damp trails off my cheeks with tip of the arm of my long sleeve shirt.
"Calm down, Gajeel. I'm ok."
"Don't go crying like that without warning me first, shorty!"
"How can I warn you?" I asked giggling lightly at his statement and worried face.
"I don't know just do it." He huffed, making me laugh.
"Ok, ok. I will. Promise."
"Good. I don't know 'bout you but I'm starvin' wanna get dinner with me?" he asked casually.
Did he just ask me out…..on a date….a dinner date….WHAT? This can't be real, he couldn't have actually asked me out, and so casually too. How could he do that? I mean, we are friends now right, so it wouldn't actually be a date, since we're just friends. But why is my heart pounding like this, and why is my stomach going crazy. Maybe I am hungry, yea, I need food.
"O-ok. Where?"
"There's a place next door. I been there a few times, and they have pretty good sandwiches and we get a discount for being students."
"Sounds good, what is called?"
"8island. How about you get a table for us while I buy this crap?"
I nodded my head in agreement before following him up to the front. He went over to the cashier and I quickly headed to door, trying to hide the little blush that formed on my cheeks.
"You and your girlfriend are so cute." the cashier said to Gajeel as I walked out of the store. It was too late for me to turn back to hear what Gajeel responded, but I kind of don't want him to know that I heard her.
"H-his…Girl…" I stuttered as my entire body heated up like an oven. I'm pretty sure if I looked at my reflection right now, I would be red from head to toe.
Why would she think that I was-oh wait! She must have seen our little moment! I totally forgot we were in the middle of the aisle completely out in the open. I wonder what he said to her.
"She ain't my girlfriend." "Shrimp? Pffft, please!" I imagined him saying as I walked into the diner.
I couldn't shake the feeling of rejection and hurt as I slumped down into a seat, feeling my heart break a little. Why would he date me? I'm just a shrimp remember, nothing more.
"Welcome, can I get anything to start you off with?" a female voice said shaking me back to reality.
"Oh, um can I get a water please, and I have a friend joining me soon, but I don't know what he wants."
"Oh, that's fine. I'll be right back." she said before walking away.
Wait? Was I just sulking? Over Gajeel? What am I doing? What was I thinking? I shouldn't feel this way over one statement. This is getting more and more ridiculous! Ever since this guy popped up, he's been causing trouble for my heart and brain! I don't like being confused! Plus there's a lot of things I don't know, like how he knows Jet and Droy. If he really is stalking me? Would he really let me braid his hair? That's what I really want to know! Maybe I can sneakily ask him while we're here.
"Here you go ma'am."
"Thank you."
"There you are shrimp!" Gajeel's voice boomed throughout the diner when he walked in taking big strides over to our table.
"Oh! Is that the guy you were talking about?" The waitress asked with a smile.
"Yea."
"Your boyfriend is a little intimidating but cute." She winked.
My jaw dropped and I was utterly flabbergasted. Do-Do we really look that much like a couple? That's insane! How could we? We're two completely different people, opposites if you prefer.
I didn't get a chance to deny our sudden romance before Gajeel reached the table.
"Hi, sir! What would you like?"
"Tea, please." he said taking his seat.
"Ok, here are your menus. I'll be back in a few minutes."
"Thanks." I muttered accepting the laminated menu.
Do we really look like a couple? Looking at him, I watched as his red eyes scanned the food choices. I never realized how cool his piercings looked, I wonder if it hurt when he first got them. He has them on his arms too? What the heck? He even have scars…..I wonder what happened? This is first time I've actually paid attention. His arms are usually covered by his shirts, because of the cold weathers but I'm glad they're not today. The scars look they were cut deep. I wonder if it was from doing something dangerous or it was an accident.
"You ok, shorty?" He asked looking up from the menu making my jump slightly.
"Y-yea. I was just thinking."
"You always thinking. Why don't you just relax for once." he said looking back down.
I can't, not with you around messing with me. You are a giant mystery that I fully intend to understand. I hope I'm not going to get myself into trouble by doing it.