Dare - a Gajeel x Levy fanfic - ch 2: Side effects

CHAPTER 2: Side effects

Gajeel stomped his way back to Magnolia, burning to punch something or someone. His first victim would be the one who provoked him into accepting the dare, remembering the whole thing.

"Come on, Gajeel, your turn to choose. Truth or dare?" Natsu smiled wickedly, already planning for the perfect dare.

"Dares are otoko!" Elfman boomed, but noticed Cana's impatience.

"I'll show the mighty iron Dragon Slayer how a dare is accepted. Hit me!" Gray flashed a grin and got closer so everyone could hear him.

"Okay, Cana, truth or dare?"

"Are you kidding me? Dare me already, I'm dying over here!" Cana was oblivious to the whimpers of Freed whenever she moved, or better yet, rubbed herself on him.

"If you don't do it, you'll have to walk around the pub with no top for half an hour." All the guys burst into cheer.

"Don't do it, Cana! It's gonna be horrible! You'd be better off if you remove your top right now!" Bickslow cackled like a maniac, making the rest laugh.

"I said hit me!" Cana stared at the Ice mage.

"I dare you to kiss Freed. And I don't want a peck, I wanna see tongues clashing. For 30 seconds. We'll count." Freed changed colors while Cana downed her drink, grabbed an embarrassed looking Freed by the head and crushed her lips to his, kissing him passionately. Everyone whistled and cheered, counting down from 30.

"Five, four, three, two, one!" Gray laughed with everyone, seeing the look on Freed's face once Cana released him.

"And THAT is how you accept a dare, Gajeel. No fear, just go with the flow."

"Yeah, tell that to Freed, he's the one who has to suffer from your dare." Gajeel snickered, pulling Freed back to reality.

"Who said I am in any kind of pain? I'm lucky she's a great kisser." Freed flashed a smile and smacked her butt, earning more cheers. Lisanna took a chair from a nearby table and sat between Laxus and Bickslow, grinning widely.

"Cana, don't be selfish and keep all the fun for yourself! I wanna play, too." Elfman bulged his eyes, fearing someone would dare one of the guys to kiss his sister. And it happened.

"Since you got your pretty little ass down here, why don't you choose next?" Bickslow flashed a grin Lisanna's way.

"Yeah, cuz Gajeel's too much of a pussy to play." Natsu ducked with a laugh, seeing the punch sent his way.

"Ain't no pussy! I just don't wanna play!" Gajeel snarled.

"Yeah, cuz you're too scared of the dare. Nothing to be ashamed of, pussy." Natsu ducked again, almost falling from his chair.

"Okay, Slow, dare me." Lisanna listened intently.

"My, my, so impatient. You didn't even let me ask you if you prefer truth." The armored man took his glass and sipped it. "I dare you to kiss me. For a whole minute." Bickslow smiled wickedly seeing the blush taking over Lisanna face.

"Hey!" Elfman yelled outraged, looking horrified at his sister. "You don't have to do it, Nee-chan! He's being a dick!" Bickslow grinned.

"If she won't do it, she gonna have to give me a lap dance. How about it, baby?" He leaned closer to the white haired girl, who merely took his drink from his hand, downed it and slammed the glass on the table before nodding. Bickslow took his helmet off and grabbed her head, kissing her fiercely, making sure she would remember it. Bickslow placed his arms on Lisanna's hips and pulled her closer, placing one hand under her shirt. Seeing this, Elfman lunged himself from his chair and started pulling on the guy's hands, trying to prevent him from grabbing her buttocks.

"Let go, you idiot, or I'm gonna smash your face!" Lisanna released Bickslow with a flush, smiling widely.

"It's just a game, baby!" He raised his hands in defense, clearly pleased with himself.

"Satisfied now, Slow?" Lisanna went back to her seat, eyeing him.

"I'm not sure, I say we should it again just to be on the safe side." He grinned widely, sending her a flirty glance.

"See, Gajeel? That's how you should play!" Cana grinned, seeing the Dragon Slayer attacked by all the people at the table. At one point, Gray nudged him in the ribs.

"Dude, look over there." He pointed a finger Levy's way. "I saw her more times than one checking you out." Gajeel looked her way and smiled once their eyes met. Levy blushed furiously and turned to her book, Gray laughing loudly.

"Oh, my god, you managed to embarrass her just by smiling! If she's not head over heels for you, my name isn't Gray!" Gajeel laughed with him trying to identify the new, strange feeling inside his stomach.

"All right! Fine! Ain't gonna back down whatever you dare me to do!" Gajeel threw his arms in exasperation.

"Oh, you're gonna regret saying that." Natsu slapped him on the back, earning a death glare. "I dare you... Drums in the background... To go to the bar... And kiss Levy." The cheers erupted again, making Gajeel groan. "And if you refuse, you will have to carry Cana a whole day wherever she wants." Cana high fived Natsu.

"That ain't so bad." Gajeel pondered for a moment, but he didn't realize he interrupted Natsu from finishing his sentence.

"In a pink tutu." Cana winked at the fire Dragon as more laughter erupted, hiding Gajeel's groan.

"Fuck... I should've known..."

"Oh, come on, it can't be THAT bad, everyone knows you like the girl. Here's your chance." Laxus slapped Gajeel on the back, making him lose his breath for a moment. Gajeel looked at all of them, who cheered him on, grabbed his glass and drank half of it, got up from his chair with a determined look and headed for the bar. Everyone stood still, waiting for Gajeel to get to Levy. His insides squirmed in new way, making him feel high and weird at the same time. He could see his shadow over her small, crouched frame, oblivious to everything around her. Gajeel placed his hands over her hands, spun her shocked form over, grabbed her head and crashed his lips to hers, trying to be as gentle as possible. He slithered his tongue enough to taste her lips, tugging at them. A moment later, he released her, feeling Levy hold her breath the whole time.

"Gihi." He escaped a laugh, seeing Levy so shocked she had to clear her eyes a couple of times before she could tell what had happened. "Who's the pussy now, Flame brain?" Gajeel turned to look at Natsu with a smug smile on his face, and turned back at Levy to see how she reacted.

"Embarrassed, shrimp?" Gajeel grinned at the bluenette, seeing her so confused and flushed.

SLAP.

Gajeel was so surprised by this, he didn't even react. He merely stared at Levy, and she was pissed. She was so angry her small fists trembled in rage. C...Cute...

Goddamnit, brain! I'm trying to get some sleep! Stop that! Gajeel ordered his thoughts to get back where they belong, but Levy's lips on his felt so fucking right. Her smell invaded his senses even now, after many hours from the incident. Gajeel stroked Lily's fur absentmindedly as he lay on the bed, staring with his eyes wide open at the ceiling.

"Fuck!" Gajeel got up from his bed, grabbed a sleeveless shirt and some shorts, yanked them on and went outside for a walk to clear his head.

Gajeel walked aimlessly through the forest, feeling the butterflies take flight again. He raised his head to look at the stars and inhaled deeply the night air. He continued walking without a clear path, letting his feet lead the way. He was so wrapped in his thoughts, Gajeel never realized he was standing in front of the girls' dorm. Once he realized a shadow covered him, he looked up to see the huge, wooden doors of Fairy Hills. Gajeel looked baffled at the tall building, wondering what the hell was he doing there, but, as long as he was already at the gates, might as well give it a try.

He hurried to the place where he knew Levy's room was, summoned his magic to create two iron poles out of his feet and raised himself to Levy's window. Gajeel looked around the dark room, trying to spot the bluenette in the dark. Lucky for him, he had Dragon senses. He saw Levy in her bed, covered with a soft blanket, her legs sprawled all over the bed. Damn... Gajeel gapped a moment too long before he made up his mind and knocked on the window three times. Nothing happened. He knocked again, a little harder this time, and he could see some movement. He knocked again, making Levy snap her head his way and look at him confused. His heart skipped a beat, seeing the bluenette get up from her bed, letting the blanket fall and exposing the transparent shirt and the blue shorts she was wearing. And, goddamn it, he was blushing. Levy wobbled to the window, opened it and looked groggily at the Dragon Slayer.

"What are you doing here?" Levy asked, rubbing her eyes.

"I came to see if you're still upset." Gajeel whispered, hoping she couldn't hear his heart drum hard in his chest.

"Oh... Go home, Gajeel... " Levy closed the window in his face, turned on the spot and headed back to bed, covering her lower back with the blanket and falling asleep a couple of seconds later.

"Does this mean you're still mad at me? Oi! Shrimp" Gajeel tried to keep his voice down, knowing he'd have to pay severely if he was caught. "Come on! Seriously?!" Gajeel lowered himself and transformed his body back, stomping furiously back to his place. On his way home, he punched several rocks that were in his way, crumpling them to little pieces. He opened the door to his home a little too forceful and was about to slam the damn thing, but Lily's sleeping form stopped him. Gajeel closed the door softly, undressed and got into bed, thinking about Levy.

TBC

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