''Levy?'' I heard someone called my name so I glance up from the book I was reading.

My eyes widen at whom I saw.

"Gajeel?"

"Gihi. One and only."

My heart can't stop beating faster. It's been. . 5 years since we've seen each other.

"What are you doing here? I thought you were on abroad?"

He sat besides me and orders a drink from the bartender.

"Yeah. I'm running a company now, and have some business meeting here. How have you been? You're still short.'', he snorted at his joke.

I puff my cheeks in annoyance. He never change.

"Stupid Gajeel. I've been fine. Just . . the usual. How about you? I mean . . aside from business."

"Hmm still the same, I guess."

We sat in awkward silence. The last time we saw each other was when we broke up from our relationship. There's no third-party it was just . . let's say we fell out of love. It just doesn't fit back then.

His order came and he began to play the ice on his drinks.

"How's Lily?", I suddenly asked to ease the awkwardness.

"He's fine. He had a fight with some outdoor cat and beat it to a pulp.", he replied, a smirk is plastered on his face.

I slightly smiled, I miss that smirk.

"So . . How was life in your new home?"

"Hn? It's comfortable actually. But, I really miss my place here."

"Hmmm."

After awhile, we begin to be comfortable and starts talking like back then. I laugh at his every jokes and listen to his every story .. of what happened in the 5 years gap that we've been apart.

I glance at the clock and almost choke on my drink. It's already 11:30 ! I promise Lucy we will have a movie night together at 10.

"You alright?"

"U-uh . . Yeah, for now?", I sheepishly replied as I arrange my things.

"Huh? What do you mean?", he asked eyeing me as I finish arranging my stuff and stood up from my seat.

"I promise Lucy that we will have a movie night at 10."

"Oh. Gihi . . You're still losing tracks of time huh? I'll drive you home shrimp.", he said then paid for our drinks and stood up.

"Still calling me that? I'm not a shrimp, you stupid Gajeel.", I huffed as I puff my cheeks.

He just laugh and pinch both of my cheeks. Heat runs through my face so I just walk out from him to not notice.

"Oi I was just joking!", he shouts as he runs towards me.

Stupid Gajeel.

"Levy!", he grabs my arm to stop me from walking. We're outside the bar now.

I slowly turns around and pinch both of his cheeks which earned a shriek from him.

I laugh so hard as he rubs both of his now reddened cheeks.

"Tch. I'll give you a payback later.", he said as another smirk was on his face.

I just stuck my tongue out and head for the parking lot.

He heads to a black motorcycle which I recognize quickly.

"It's metalicana!", I exclaimed.

"Gihi. Yeah. Had someone to look after him while I was away."

"Sure brings back memories.", I replied smiling as I remember old memories with his motorbike.

"Here."

"You still have this?", I asked as I grasp the pink small helmet.

"Of course. Come on now shrimp."

I hopped on to the motorcycle, holding back a grin that wants to spread in my face. I wrapped my arms around his torso.

It felt like those years ago when we drove along the highway to some areas at night where we can sit alone and just watch the stars. He still smell the same .. the metallic perfume that he always buy.

"Where do you live?", he shouts through the air as the night's breeze passes us.

"Third street!"

"The same house?"

"Yes."

When we reach the second street, he suddenly stops at the sidestreet.

"Wait a minute", he hopped off from the motorbike and walks towards an ice cream parlor.

He steps out of the store holding 2 ice creams.

I smiled. Just like the old days.

"Thought you'd want to have some.", he said grinning at me.

"I'm still buying whenever I passes by.", I replied taking the ice cream.

"Wow really? Just like back then huh?"

"Yeah. Just like back then.", I felt a pang inside my heart. I never thought this is how I will react after when I've seen him after so long. It felt . . great.

We went back tot he road after finishing our ice cream.

I hopped off from his motorbike when we reach our porch.

"Thanks for the ride Gajeel.", I said as I hand him the pink helmet that used to be mine.

"Anytime shrimp. See you around."

I wave goodbye and starts to walk to the door.

"Uh Levy! -- Gajeel!"

We both look at each other as we say our names in unison.

"You go first, shrimp"

"Uh . ." I don't know how to tell him. How it feels when he came back to me. I guess I never did fell out of love. Maybe the timing back then wasn't just right, when we are both busy with our studies.

"Thanks for the ride.", I said leaving behind my brain the thought that I really want to say.

"Uh . . yeah sure, anytime. See 'ya!", he said and sped-off.

"Wait . . what about --!", I shouted but he was already gone.

".. what you're gonna say.", I finish. With a sigh I continue to walk to my apartment and saw Lucy on the kitchen.

"Hey Lu. I'm home!"

"Where have you been Levy? I'm waiting here for like, 10 years!", she huffed as she placed both her hands on her hips.

"Sorry. Lost track of time."

"What did I expect?"

I just laugh and sat on the couch. Well, she still haven't play the movie.

We watch 2 movies or rather she watched as my thoughts wander to a certain black-haired guy.

"evy . . Levy-chan!", I was torn out from my daze when Lucy slightly taps me on my shoulders.

"Huh? The movie is great."

"Yeah right. As if you were really watching. It ended 5 minutes ago."

"Oh. Sorry Lu. I'm just, not in a mood to watch.", I sigh as I hug the pillow besides me.

"What really happened Levy? Why are you late in our movie night?"

I heave another sigh and look at my best friend.

"I saw . . Uhm . . I talked with Gajeel at the bar."

"Gajeel? Gajeel Redfox? He's in this country?!", she exclaimed as her eyes both widen at the news.

"Yeah.", I replied not looking at her.

"And this is bugging you because?"

"I- I don't know. It's just- I don't know I can't explain it."

"And the bookworm runs out of words.", she smirks.

"I don't know Lu. I thought I'm already ok. It's- It's been five years. And yet . . when I saw him, It;'s as if nothing happened. That there's no 5 years gap between us. It felt- right. Like everything falls into place."

"And the truth comes out. You're still in love with him."

I just fell silent besides her. In love with him? I guess that's the concrete words for this.

"Tell him.", she bluntly said.

"What? Lu, I can't just tell him that! I- he probably has another girlfriend."

"Well, you wouldn't know until you try. Maybe this is really the right and perfect time for the both of you."

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Ok this is just an excerpt from the whole story I was writing. In case you're wondering why I'd stop in that line. :)))