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CRAM Chapter 20-What Happened To GaLe? (A Bonus Chapter)

{Levy's POV}

"How are you, Lu-chan? Having fun there?" I asked my dear bestfriend who was giggling on the other side of the phone.

"I'm okay, Levy-chan! Paris is very wonderful!"

"Oh, really? I wish I could go there. But I'm very busy lately..."

"It's okay, Levy-chan. There's always the next time."

"You have a point. Oh, it's already my next class. TTYL!"

"Okay, bye!"

I clutched my books tightly. I am ready to go to my next class. Someone held me by the arm and dragged me to my next class.

"Gajeel." I said, well, more like asked.

"Shut up. We have the same class." I blushed when he held my hand. We're just like a couple! I'm really glad that Lu-chan isn't here or else my life is doomed.

Anyway, Gajeel and I have been strangely hanging out lately. It all started when it was Valentine's day, when we were assigned to pretend like a couple. And we're still hanging out after that fateful day. But all I know is that we're just friends... which I hope not.

You see, everytime we hang out, my heart beats fast. It's kinda bothering me, you know. And I have figured it out... as to why my heart beats quickly whenever he's around. You've got it, peeps. I like Gajeel.

And now, I'm in the happiest zone named FRIENDZONE. It's time to party. Note the sarcasm! So I'm really glad Lu-chan isn't around or else she's gonna tell Gajeel.

Last night, I thought, why not break the friendship with Gajeel? Why not avoid him? The earlier the less pain I'll get.

Easier said than done. I can't do it. It's hard to do.

"Oi, shrimp. You seem lost in your thoughts. Anything wrong?" I was startled when Gajeel spoke. "And why is your face red? Do you have a fever or something? I can get you to the clinic."

I rolled my eyes slightly and murmured, "Such a dense idiot." At least it'll be easy to keep the secret. I will not tell Lu-chan.

But no, she'll get mad at me. Wait a minute. I know that she noticed it already. I think there's no need to tell her.

"What was that?"

I covered my mouth and stuttered, "I-It's n-nothing." He raised his eyebrow at me but then let go of the topic. I sighed deeply.

"Hey, what is your favorite place?" I furrowed my eyebrows at his sudden question. Maybe just a random question, just to say something.

"Uh, the library...?" I noticed that he slightly frowned, but then nodded. What's wrong with this guy? Is library a bad place?

He crossed his arms, entering the classroom. Good thing the teacher isn't here yet. "Uhm, anything else?"

I shook my head, "Nope. That's the only one. Oh, a café! I really like chocolate and coffee. Of course with books. Anyway, why are you asking such things? Is there an interview?"

"Shush. The teacher's here." He shushed me. Why not tell me?

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Ah, lunch time.

"Oi, Levy." I looked at Gajeel like he was an alien or something. He doesn't call me by my name so it's very unusual to hear it from him. Still though, it's music to my ears.

Say what, Levy?

He pushed my face away, "Stop looking at me like that."

"What is it, anyway? I thought you're gonna say something serious so you called me by my first name."

"Nah, I just wanna ask you, if you don't mind, if you'd like to have lunch with me?" Is he asking me out on a date? Oh shut it, Levy McGarden! He wouldn't do such a thing!

"Sure thing."

"Good." He then pulled me like I was some kind of stroller. Right. It's a proof that he never asked me on a date and he never will.

We searched for a table after getting the foods we ordered. Mushroom Soup, Garlic Bread, Rice, Ham, Iced Tea, and Ice Cream. Sorry, I have a really big appetite. Just like my bestfriend.

"You sure eat alot for a small one." I scowled at Gajeel's sudden comment. What an annoying jerk.

"Yeah, so what?"

"I'm just wondering why you never get tall and fat after all the food you ate. You must be grateful with that kind of body." He received a slap from me. He'll never be forgiven by me.

"Ow! What was that for?!" He protested, wincing in pain.

"Serves you right. Go find a table yourself."

"Hey I was just kidding! I didn't know the joke affected you that much!" I rolled my eyes at him and sat with the girls.

"Oh come on, shrimp! I was just kidding!" I let him explain to me but of course I didn't listen.

"Uh, Levy. What's happening? Why are you having a love quarrel?" I blushed at the statement.

"Erza, we're not having a love quarrel. We're not even lovers."

"Yet." I saw Mirajane giving me a big smirk.

"Now, come on, the lovers musn't fight! Now go!" Bisca pushed me. Oh no. Not my food!! I want my food!

"Go. And. Make. Amence!" The girls were pushing me so hard but I held tightly onto the table. No one must disturb me while eating.

"Oh, look! There's a chocolate on sale there!" I immediately loosened my grip on the table and glanced around frantically.

"Where? Where?" Ugh, but there's nothing—

"Gotcha!"

Ow! My butt hurts! "Hey girls! What in the world!?"

"Sorry, Levy! Now go with your sweetheart!"

I felt someone carry me like a sack of rice. "Girls! You're gonna pay for this!" I took a glance to the one who was carrying me, "Gajeel! Put me down!"

"Not in your life, pretty bluenette." Pretty bluenette? Now where did that come from? He thinks I'm pretty, huh? He made my mouth shut up with that compliment.

"An underwear with pictures of books?" Oh shoot. I got carried away and forgot I was wearing a skirt! I forgot to wear cyclings as well! I'm doomed.

I strangled him with all my might and gave him a strong kick in his you know. "You... you pervert! You put me down right now or else you're not gonna live to see the daylight! Put. Me. Down!!!!" He didn't bulge and continued to carry me around (and maybe continued to peep under my underwear and laugh at it!).

Aha! "Heeeelp! A rapist!! Heeeeelp! Heeeeee—"

Gajeel covered my mouth. "Oh shut it. No one's here but us. We're at the rooftop."

"Somebody help me! I still have so many dreams to achieve!" I yelped at the top of my lungs. My voice just echoed in the air.

"Am I included in your dream?" I gulped hardly. What a question. Makes me feel like I'm in a hot seat.

"Not really." A big fat lie.

"I see." He remained silent after that and sat at one corner of the rooftop.

"If you're not going to say anything, I'm leaving."

"I'm not going to say anything but I will ask you something."

I stopped walking and I peered at him. I can see him fidgeting. Is he nervous? Why though?

"Would you..."

A drop of sweat trickled down my forehead. "Would I what?"

"Wouldyouallowmetocourtyou?"

It was so fast I think I didn't understand a thing he said. "Huh? Come again?"

He took a deep breath and spoke to me in a calm voice, "I said, would you allow me to court you?" Now his voice was too soft. Still, I heard it, which made me almost faint.

He waited and waited and waited but I neither gave him any response nor action. I was too paralyzed to even move.

Why is he so calm now? Is that question just nothing to him?

"If you're not going to answer, then I'm leaving."

I tugged at the sleeve of his uniform, now able to move. "Wait a minute." I looked down to my feet. He asked me if he could court me, which means he likes me as well. Even though he seems calm right now, maybe he's just putting it on. Maybe he's really nervous deep inside.

I decided I should confess too.

"Gajeel... I really, really, really like you. So much. Which means the answer to your question is yes."

That's it. He hugged me after that.

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DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN FAIRY TAIL. MASHIMA-SENSEI DOES.

Next update would be the continuation of their adventure in Paris!

~sheimaenalu