Stay Gajeel X Reader

Chapter 12

"You sure we need all of these?" Gajeel asked balancing nearly 20 books filled with ancient healing magic and spells that Levy thought would help.

"Of course! We want every source we can get." She smiled placing one last book on the top of the stack. Gajeel stumbled slightly but kept his balance holding every book. The two walk to the desk in the library checking out every book. Levy counted out the books to a total of 24 books. "Okay, I can take more if you'd like,"

"Nah, half and half is good." Levy rose a brow.

"You're gonna read all 12?" He 'tsked'.

"Think I can't?" She giggled.

"Nope, you can read 12. I'm gonna head home with these I'll see you tomorrow Gajeel." Levy began to walk home with her books and Gajeel did the same. He reached his house where Lily was already and eating. Gajeel sighed tiredly placing down all of the books grabbing one and immediately reading it. Lily rose a brow walking over grabbing one of the books. He noticed all of them had something to do with healing magic and he smiled.

"You know Y/N was awake today at the guild, Master was letting people see here." Gajeel's eyes widened.

"Really?!" Lily nodded and Gajeel closed the book still holding it and ran out of the house sprinting to the guild. Lily let out a chuckle following him. Gajeel opened the doors and Makarov smiled.

"I was wondering when you'd show,"

"Can I see her?"

"No,"

"Tha-Wait WHAT!? Why not!?!" He shouted and Makarov patted Gajeel's arm.

"Later, first I'd like you to come and speak with me in my office," Gajeel grumbled following Makarov to the second level into his office. He sat down annoyed holding the book tightly. "How are you doing my boy?"

"Fine, now can I go?" Makarov smacked his hand on the table as Gajeel began to stand. His eyes avert to the book and he shakes his head. Gajeel slowly sits back down.

"Gajeel, I know what you're planning. I'm not going to stop you, but I do not want Y/N to know any part of it understood?" Gajeel puts the book behind him nodding. "Now you may go see her," Gajeel sprinted out to the infirmary leaving the book outside the room. He walked in slowly seeing Cana talking to Y/N.

"Y/N you need to tell him." Y/N hugged her knees laying in the hospital bed.

"It's not that easy knowing you're not gonna be able to be with them for long," She mumbled looking at all of her medicine sitting on the table near her. Cana's eyes widened slightly seeing Gajeel and cleared her throat.

"We'll finish talking about this later, you have a new visitor." Y/N looked over and smiled at Gajeel.

"About time you showed up," Gajeel rolled his eyes.

"Shut up," Cana smiled at the two as she walked out of the infirmary. She took one last glance at the two as they hugged and she could see neither of them wants to move away but slowly let go. "How ya feeling?"

"The best I'll ever feel at the moment," She shrugged her shoulders. Gajeel sat on a chair across from her next to the infirmary bed. "I heard what you did," He averted eye contact. "You probably saved my life Gajeel," He chuckled.

"It was nothin' really, but you were pretty heavy might wanna lay off the cake pops from the bakery everytime we get back from a job." Y/N growls as he snickers.

"Thanks for the advice jackass, as I was trying to say was thank you for helping me. Guess I owe you one again," He smirked.

"Don't worry about it Shortie," Y/N smiled at him making his heart skip a beat. He shook his head ignoring the thought he had thinking she was beautiful. "When will you be able to get outta here?" As he asked the infirmary doors opened revealing Porlyusica.

"She can leave when I say she can," Gajeel tsked and Y/N looked away. "Y/N have you been taking your medicine?"

"Yes,"

"Good, you can go home soon I promise." Y/N smiled.

"Thank you,"

"But, it is not the smartest idea to go for any jobs." Y/N sighed nodding. Gajeel hesitated but spoke.

"Why?"

"She could die if she goes and fights, it just won't work." Porlyusica checked her pulse and temperature before nodding. "Your temperature is still high, try eating some ice cream or something very cold. I will be back soon,"

"Okay," Y/N responded quietly. Porlyusica walked out making Gajeel grumble.

"Grumpy old lady,"

"You're one to talk," Y/N laughs. Gajeel scoffs at her. The two talk and laugh more before Gajeel sighs.

"I guess I should go, it's gettin' late." Y/N nodded slowly sitting up.

"I guess so, thank you again Gajeel for everything." He smirks as he stands up.

"No problem Shortie, get better." He said softly. His feet pivot to turn but Y/N grabs his hand pulling him back. She lunges forward grabbing his shirt pulling him against her and she wraps her arms around his neck tightly. His eyes widen as his cheeks turn red. "Y-Y/N?" He feels her breathe heavily into his chest.

"I'm scared Gajeel,"

"What the hell are ya scared of?" He chuckled but froze feeling her grip him tighter.

"I don't want to die, I want to stay," The sincere fear in her voice made Gajeel's heart stop. His mind went blank. As his red orbs avert down looking at the top of her head he slowly hugs her back.

"Hey, it'll all be fine. You're not going anywhere Shortie."

"You think I don't hear her? I only have a few months to live, I wanted to do so many things and now I can't." Gajeel felt Y/N begin to sit up as he slowly lowered his arms. Tears were in her eyes and one fell down her cheek. He reached forward slowly using his thumb to wipe away her tear.

"Y/N," She looked up at him. His body began to move on its own slowly leaning down.

"Gajeel I," They froze hearing the door slowly open. Both of them leaned back as Mira walked in with a smile. She saw Gajeel's hand slide off of her cheek and noticed that his opposite hand was holding hers.

"Was I interrupting something?" Y/N's hand flinches back scratching her neck.

"Oh! Um, no we were just talking." Gajeel nodded slowly looking down.

"Well, Porlyusica told me to get you some ice cold water with some ice cream, you need to cool down."

"I'm gonna head out Shortie,"

"Okay Gajeel, I'll see you later?"

"I'll be back tonight probably with Lily,"

"Okay," He walked out glancing back at Y/N one last time. She met eyes with him and her cheeks turned red. She pushed a strand of hair behind her ear and his eyes widened slightly. A smile soon appeared on his face as he walked out.

"Alright, it's just me stop playing games. You guys were going to kiss,"

"Mira, I don't want to be with him for two months then die. Besides, he wouldn't feel the same way."

"Anyone could tell that he likes you Y/N! Maybe even love you!" Mira shouted and Y/N growled taking a bite of her ice cream.

"Mira I - "

"Y/N listen to me right now," Mira sat on the edge of the bed taking Y/N's ice cream so she can focus. "I have never seen you so happy before he joined this guild. You love him, and he loves you. Now I know you're scared of leaving but wouldn't you rather leave knowing if he felt the same rather than never knowing? Just think about it, cause he is most likely thinking the same thing." Mira put down her bowl walking out leaving Y/N in silence. Y/N laid back staring at the ceiling in thought.

"Should I tell him?" She whispered to herself.