Promises (Completed)

5: Shrimp

LEVY'S P.O.V.

Mira, Erza, Wendy and Lu-chan were all around my hospital bed, looking worried. I shook violently, staring off into space. That nickname. That dang nickname. "Levy-san? Can you tell us anything?" Lucy asked softly, putting her hand over mine. "S-S-Sh-" "Shush?" Erza asked. I shook my head. "Sh-Shrimp." I whispered, tears falling from my eyes.

Erza and Lucy exchanged nervous looks. "What does Shrimp mean?" Mira asked over Wendy's head. If I wasn't so freaked out I'd be giggling at her face, she looked so left out. "It's a nickname that Gajeel gave Levy in a nightmare she had." "H-He called m-me that in real l-life!" I stuttered, burying my head in my hands, pulling up my knees.

All of the girls gasped. I broke down into tears and cried, Lucy and Wendy crushed me in a hug. "I'm so sorry, Lev." Mira pouted and hugged me behind Lucy. Erza came over and patted my head affectionately. "He k-k-k-" "It's okay Levy-san, we know." Wendy whispered. I nodded but continued to cry. Thank God for them. "I'll be back soon Levy. Would you like some tea?" Mira asked, breaking a part from the hug. I shook my head but continued to cry.

"Okay." Mira whispered, gave me one last hug, and walked out of the infirmary. After a while Wendy said she'd go get me a book and left. Erza attempted to follow her but I grabbed the red head's hand. "P-Protect me." I whispered. I know that's something little girls ask their daddies but oh well. I'm traumatized. Erza nodded.

Lucy pulled away but stayed right next to my bed. "Levy-san, would you like us to get you some clothes and books? Assuming you spend the night in the infirmary." I nodded slowly. Lu-chan smiled softly and they left together. I pulled my blanket up to my chin and looked out the window. I saw Lucy and Erza leave, in the direction of my apartment.

I continued to stare out the window, the passing people bringing me peace. Soon enough I saw Juvia run out of the guild, crying. I wonder what happened to her. Then Gajeel stormed out of the guild, and I nearly jumped out of my skin. He looked so angry, I had to hold onto the bed so I didn't fall out of it.

Later Mira came back in carrying a tray with tea and salad. "It's after 3, I figured you'd want something to eat." The white haired mage put the tray on my lap, smiling sweetly. I returned it, though I'm still a bit jumpy. Mira sensed it, because she put her hand on my shoulder. "Are you feeling alright, Levy?" I nodded. She saw straight through it.

"Levy it's okay if Gajeel makes you feel uneasy. Anybody would feel that way especially after such a coincidence. We probably shouldn't have expected you to move on so soon anyway." Mira smiled, nodding. I couldn't help but frown. "But, Jet and Droy have moved on. They don't like him but neither of them are intimidated by him."

Mira smiled reassuringly. "Everyone heals at different rates, you know that." Then Lu-chan and Wendy walked back in the room, holding 3 bags each. "Girls, I don't think I need anymore clothes." I giggled, finally relaxing. Wendy groaned, dropping the bags on the ground with a thud. "Clothes? These are all books." Lucy nodded, her bags going down with a thud too. "So, where are my clothes?"

Erza walked into the room with my brown bookbag, and a wagon piled high with books. The mountain just barely fit in the doorway. I stared at in awe, Lucy giggled. "We weren't sure how many to get you, so..." "No, it's perfect. I can always ask you to get me more if I have to." We shared a laugh before they left and I dove into my first book. Before I knew it Mira walked in with a tray carrying chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, some corn and a cup of iced tea.

"Good afternoon, Levy!" Mira smiled, putting the tray on my lap. I smiled and put my book on the night stand. "Thank you Mira." "How are you feeling?" I shrugged. Mira pouted, sitting on the edge of my bed. "You can tell me Levy." Sighing, I shook my head. "I don't really want to talk about it right now. Thank you, but maybe tomorrow." Mira nodded, smiling, and walked out.