The Contract

Chapter 20

The next whole 2 days, Levy felt conflicted and mostly exhausted. After what happened between her and Gajeel, she didn't know how to approach him. Or why he hasn't approached her. She went to help make dinner inside the other side of the church, again. All the women were gathered around gossiping, and teasing each other. She tried to keep to herself, but Happy wouldn't leave her alone.

"She is blusssshhhiinngggg. Whyyy iiss shee bluusshhinnngg?"

He was the weird blue cat out of the rest of the exceeds. He loved to tease other people.

"I am not blushing...Okay, I am, but that is because you won't leave me alone. Nothing happened."

Lucy was next to her at the time, giving them both a weird look. Her blonde hair tied up away from her pretty face. She was peeling apples they found, while Ezra chopped them up in speed.

"Nothing happened?" Mira asked, adding, "Nothing happened about what?"

She stood on the opposite side of the table, cutting open another fish, skinning it. Her blue eyes suddenly filled with curiosity, and excitement? It made Levy blush more, which caused Happy, to tease her again.

"She is blusshhiinnnggg agaaaiinnn."

"Stop teasing me. Nothing happened. We were just talking."

She suddenly l felt like all eyes were on her as she stirred the pot on the fire they made in the fireplace.

"Happy why don't you go by Natsu for a bit?" Lucy asked, looking at Mira who in return looked at her.

"Why? It is too-Okay!" A munching sound, followed by Happy flying away. When Levy turned picked up the pot, she blinked her eyes at the sight of everyone looking at her then going back to their duties.

"So, Juvia and Grey were talking about you Mira, and wondered if you had names picked out?"

Mira smiled at that comment, rubbing her belly. "We still don't know what gender it is. Porlyusica doesn't even know. But we have talked about it."

"So, tell us the names. Juvia wants to know." Juvia said, tiling her head. Her blue hair cut short now, due to it have been charred. She could grow it back, but Grey actually thought it looked nice. Mira smiled and shook her head.

"Sorry, Laxus said he wanted us to keep that a secret."

They all awed at that. "Just give us a hint."

"Yeah. We need to know." Ezra said, putting the apples in a bowl.

Mira pressed her lips together, before saying, "Let's just say, it honors someone."

"I knew it. You are going to name them after-"

Lucy stops seeing, Mira give her a look. Putting her hands up, adding, "Okay. I get it."

They all smile, and Mira looks at Levy then. "What about you? Have you picked your partner?"

Levy froze for a moment, knowing Mira wanted the attention on her dropped. But why her? She clears her throat, answering, "Maybe." They all were looking at her then at each other.

"Is it the new guy, Larcade? He has had his eyes on you."

Her eyes widen then remarking, "What?!"

"You didn't notice? I have heard him talking to some of the guys. He finds you cute and intriguing."

"No, he doesn't."

"Yes he does. Larcade said, and I quote, "She is interesting. Different from what they said she would be. I was told she was just a weapon, and could turn on them...They thought they hit the jackpot with her. She would submit to them. But she is strong. I admire that." Levy just looks at Ezra, surprised.

"I-I didn't know."

Lucy laughs then remarking, "Your love life just started. I am surprised you caught on to Gajeel's expressions."

"I can feel his emotions and thoughts. Our contract is our connection, like how you say, 'Body and mind as one.'"

"That sounds like a steamy romance."

Levy blushes then, remembering the kiss, she touches her lips, lost in thought for a moment.

Juvia makes a face, and remarks, "I know that look. i had that look when Grey first kissed Juvia."

Feeling her face go red, and they all start asking her questions.

"When did this happen?"

"How did he kiss you?"

"I bet it was a devouring kiss. Gajeel looks like he is a wild one." They all stop to look at Cana. She takes a swig of her beer can she carries with her. She fluffs her long brown hair, remarking, "Come on. I know we all wondered about it."

"Okay, everyone, calm down. Calm down and let her speak," Mira said.

They all stop, and all eyes were on her. She takes a breath, and explains what happened.

"Oh dear, " Lisanna added, "And he hasn't come up to you yet?"

She shook her head no. "But I haven't really seen him. If I think about it, I haven't really felt him either." Levy gives a confused look.

Lucy looked at Levy then away. A memory popped in her head; Gajeel and Porlyusica talking quietly away from everyone. She thought it was work related...Does that mean Porlyusica gave him something?

"Lucy...Lucy!" Ultear remarks, finally speaking.

"What? Sorry, what?"

"Where did you go? You looked lost in thought too."

She looks at Ultear, her dark purple hair had a ribbon hair band in it. She was actually a Dark magic user, but she used hers for good. She, Ezra, and Jellal go back when they were kids. In the corner of her eyes, she sees Levy looking at her too.

She smiles, answering, "I am fine. I was just thinking of how quiet it is without the men in here."

They all nod in agreement while Lucy thought, I will look into it myself. She watched Levy for a moment, who smiled and conversed with the others. Suddenly they hear a crash, followed by a stick crashing through a window.

"Look what you did Fire Queen!"

"Shut up and fight me, Ice Princess." The sound of Grey's ice maker then a whoosh of fire.

"Stop it you two!" Bellowed Laxus.

Mira sighs, saying, "It was nice while it lasted.