(( Guess what? That's right! This story isn't a one-shot. Though, you probably thought so due to my lack of updates lately. Like I said earlier, I am excited at the idea of this couple. I will keep going until people beg me to stop! Even then, I'll probably keep going on for a while.

But I don't think that it will happen, right? Lol

Before we get this started, the setting of this part is feeding off of another fanfic I'm writing. Remember "A Servant Named Natsu"? Well, this part is going to be Levi and Gazille's experience with the Fairy Tail Auction. It may take quite a few chapters, but it will be good. The ideas are formulating in my head…

You might have to read the first chapter of "A Servant Named Natsu" to know what's going on. At least, the basics and concept. Etc etc.

Oh yeah, this is in first-person now. Lol. I wrote this whole chapter, and then realized that the first chapter was in third-person. Oh well, I like doing things this way better now. It's a welcome change compared to my other stories' formats. I won't screw this up, I promise! But if you have any problems with this, please tell me!!! I need the critique and stuff, and I'm trying to make you all happy.

Enough chatter from me! Chapter 2… Commence! ))

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I stood up on that embarrassing stage as Makarov introduced me to the crowd. Of course, they didn't need it. Everyone knew who I was. Including what I have done. Before I knew it, everyone was placing bids on me as Makarov rattled off the prices and the next bid. It was so fast-paced, that I didn't even bother trying to keep up.

Whatever. I knew before this whole event started that either people would be too scared to name a price for me, or people would fight over who would have the rights to beating me up. As if I'd actually let them.

The crowd was getting a bit worked up, and the price was getting higher and higher as numbered fans were raised into the air one-by-one. It was almost amusing, despite the fact that I would be in for a world of hurt one way or another after this was over.

Suddenly, I noticed something out of the corner of my eye. Among all the chaos, I saw one still person up in the front lines.

It was her.

That Shadow Gear girl's face was turning a bit red for some reason. Her eyes darted back and forth to different parts on the ground, as one hand held down the arm holding her numbered fan. She bit the inside of her cheek, looking a bit confused and nervous. What was her malfunction?

I looked around again, relishing the looks of hatred everyone directed at me. They had their opinions of me, and I certainly did NOT care. The next week with whoever paid the highest price for me would be fun. Who cares if I was sent back to Fairy Tail with a demand for a refund? It would be hilarious to see the look on the old man's face as he handed back the money that I made for him.

All of a sudden, the crowd quieted down a few notches. People went silent for some reason. I looked around for some explanation as to why people stopped bidding. I searched the crowd for some offending source.

"Going once…"

My gaze fell upon that girl, the last place that I had thought of looking.

"Going twice…"

Her hand was raised with her numbered fan as she tried to look assertive, biting her lip with a heavy blush upon her face.

"SOLD!"

I, along with everyone else, was in disbelief as Makarov brought his gavel down upon the podium. Not only was the price a bit steep, but also the girl who just bought me for a week was probably the one among the crowd that should have hated me the most. It was a bit hard to comprehend.

I shrugged, and headed for the wooden stairs leading off the stage close to her. Makarov started to introduce the next candidate to be auctioned off, Natsu, as Levi joined my side. We walked away from all of the noise, her two little boyfriends trailing behind us in silence.

I glanced down at her to have our gazes meet. She looked away, nervously. So she was still afraid of me. Good. I dreaded a day where someone here would actually call me 'friend', setting myself up for constant annoyance and distractions from work.

And no, I wasn't being sarcastic.

"How are your wounds?" I heard her whisper to me. I looked back down at her as we continued to walk aimlessly.

"Fine," I said, gruffly. I had bled through the bandages a bit, but everything was healing as it should be.

"So, I was thinking we could get some lunch first," she proposed with a hesitant smile. I bet that those two guys behind us flinched.

Well, in simpleton terms, she was my 'master' for the next week. Meaning that I didn't have much say in the matter. Besides, I might as well give her the rest of the day to be happy before I started my campaign to get returned to Fairy Tail for a refund.

"Whatever," I responded.

My coldness didn't even seem to faze her as she smiled and changed direction. Of course, I followed. And so did the others.

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All four of us sat around a table at a local restaurant. The food was relatively good. I watched the girl out of the corner of my eye enjoying her cold-cuts sandwich. I had gotten something similar, but finished it much quicker.

The boys glowered at me at all times, except for a few seconds where Levi would turn her head to smile at them. As soon as they smiled back and she went back to eating, they resumed their intent to ruin the mood. If there even was one.

"I also wanted to go to the park today," Levi suddenly said. "There's going to be a used book sale at the square. So I was thinking that you and I could go."

For a second I felt happy. Not for the fact that I was going somewhere with a girl, but at the thought of what the boys nearby us must be thinking about how she said 'you and I'. Which ruled them out.

Levi got up, leaving a few bills on the table. Before I knew what was going on, she grabbed me by the arm and yanked me up while saying, "I'll see you later tonight, Jet and Droy!"

I didn't bother to look at their reactions as she pulled me outside. Levi started to go in the direction of the park, letting go of my arm.

I stayed about a step behind her. We were both silent for a few minutes. I couldn't see her face to guess what she was thinking about.

"Thanks for coming with me," she said, looking back at me with a smile. I couldn't help but note that she still looked a bit unnerved around me.

"You bought my service for a week. I really have no say," I responded.

Her face fell a little, and she turned her head back to look in the direction that we were going. Was I sorry? No. That's just the way I am.

Soon enough, we reached the park. Levi looked around happily at people enjoying themselves. Small children played and adults walked around, talking about stuff that no one really cares about. A few couples even walked together. I had to admit, it was a pretty nice day to be outside.

"Over there," Levi said, pointing to a gathering of people among tables and stands of books in cardboard boxes.

We started to mingle amongst everyone. I didn't particularly enjoy being jostled about by people, but Levi seemed to be right at home. As she stopped at one particular stand, I paused a bit behind her to look around. It was so… normal here. Everyone seemed to be happy. For some reason, it pissed me off.

Fortunately, I noticed a few of the passerby whispering to each other while staring at me. That's right. Keep talking. I enjoyed the popularity. I was the one who was strong enough to bring the Fairy Tail Guild down not too long ago. I didn't want people to forget my strength or my name. It was better to be cursed than ignored completely. That would never happen again.

It was apparent that I was growing a bit of attention in the peaceful setting. I smirked.

But out of nowhere, I felt something loop around my arm. I looked down to see Levi with her arm linked around mine. She looked happy and proud as she directed me through the crowd and out into the open park again.

I felt a bit annoyed at the thought of what people would say about what just happened. Now was the part where I yank my arm away.

But something resisted. I tried to get ready to yank it back, but something stopped me again. We continued on down the path as some sort of inner battle took place in my head. Our arms were still linked and it confused the hell out of me.

"Sorry about that," Levi apologized. "Large groups of people don't really seem to be your thing, huh?"

The struggle in my mind suddenly ceased as she said that. It went blank as I stared at her in confusion.

"Oh, um, carry my books," she commanded as her face turned red. I noticed the bag that she now had in her other hand when she held it out towards me.

Our arms had disconnected.

"Fine," I growled, grabbing the handles and slinging the bag over my shoulder.

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It was the end of the day, thankfully. I stood outside her building as she unlocked her apartment's door. She had the apartment on the first floor, and the boys had the apartment above her.

"Would you like to come in?" Levi asked as she pushed open the door.

"No," I simply answered, holding out her bag of books. Her smile faltered a bit. I almost felt a little bit of guilt, but I had better things to do.

"Okay, then," Levi replied, taking her books back. She smiled at me with a hint of sadness as I started to walk away. "I'll see you tomorrow, okay?"

I froze. "What do you mean, 'tomorrow'?" I asked.

"I bought your services for a week, remember? Tomorrow is day two!" she reminded me with a huge smile, holding up two fingers like a peace sign.

Damn. I forgot all about that. I can't imagine how, since I wouldn't be caught dead walking through the park with a girl under normal circumstances.

"Whatever," said through gritted teeth, and resumed back to walking home.

"I have some fun ideas! Don't worry," she called out.

It's funny, because I was actually starting to worry.