Yeah, would you look at that! A new story! This one is just an experimental, and I want to know if any of you want me to continue it or not. So just keeping a heads up on any of you guys interested! Here's the beginning! Enjoy!

Simply Complex

Chapter 1: Trapped

Everyday was the normal routine. Sometimes. A normal day at the guild hall of Fairy Tail consisted of something being destroyed, someone being maimed and many other things that a normal person couldn't possibly comprehend. Many of which scenarios often turn into a bad situation.

Not many of these situations would involve the tiny script mage of the guild: Levy McGarden. Usually she's not the one to start things or even have the guts to stop them either.

One day, she planned to take a trip down to the basement of the guild hall's vault. Yes, the guild has a vault. Not just any vault either. This one is filled with many individual steel safes holding any type of personal items for every single guild member. It is well protected and it has yet to be broken into by any outside force other than those of the guild.

Levy arrived at the giant metal door that sported a huge combination lock. It cannot be open by physical means. There was a scanner that she will have to show her Fairy Tail mark to in order for it to identify her. Turning around she did just that, having it scan the mark on her back.

Access confirmed. The speaker sounded then, the giant doors unlocked with spinning gears making dense metallic noises. The doors were literally about four feet thick with impenetrable steel.

Stepping through the now widened doors she came upon the room with safes finely organized from A to Z on the walls. Right now, Levy need to deposit an item. An item in which she wants to keep safe and away from harm. No longer has she been able to keep it at her home in Fairy Hills. She cant let anything happen to it no matter what.

Cradling her satchel containing the object at hand, she found her deposit box. Typing in her code, which happened to be: Luv2read. She very carefully took it out of the satchel and placed it in the box. She couldn't help, but say good bye to it as she did. Distracted, Levy hadn't notice someone else walking in the room. So much so that the person stood right behind her before she took notice.

"Oi Shorty, whatcha-"

"Burglar!" she swung around and hit whoever it was behind her with her satchel.

"Ow! What the hell was that for? You hit me in the eye!" Levy soon realized that it was none other than the iron dragon slayer Gajeel.

"Oh! I'm so sorry Gajeel! I didn't know it was you!" she apologized frantically. He grumbled rubbing his abused eye. "What are you doing down here?" she curiously asked. She thought it was silly to consider the fact that he was following her.

"I was going to make a deposit. I'm guessing that's what you've come to do as well." He grumbled. "Now, if you'll excuse me." He turned away from her, making his way towards his own deposit box. Levy went deep into thought, unaware of her watching him.

Levy hasn't really considered them to be 'close', but she felt like they have some kind of connection. Ever since the S-class tournament, she has wondered what he really felt about her. Obviously he cared about her in some way. That was a given since he basically risked his life into protecting her. Levy felt that they should be at least more comfortable around each other.

There was a gleam of silver that Levy glimpsed from an item Gajeel has places in his box. She inwardly wondered what was so important that he had to put in his box. She didn't ask because she didn't want to be nosey. "Hey." Gajeel's voice broke her train of thought. "Why are you just standing there?" he asked.

She felt her face warm as she realized that she was just watching him. "Er…it's nothing I was just…" she began but then there was a sound that made her jump. Gajeel gasped focusing on something behind her.

"Shit shit shit shit!" he ran to the entrance of the thick metal door that was now closing on it's own. Levy gasped at the sight. Gajeel didn't make it in time as it closed and the gears turned signifying its lock down.

"Oh my gosh! Did it just do what I think it did." Levy stood there with her mouth agape. Gajeel tried to pry it open with his bare hands with no avail.

"You have got to be fucking kidding me!" he rasped as he pulled on the hinges.

"Gajeel, the door only opens from the outside." Levy fretted. How could this happen? I can't possibly be stuck in here. Not with… She looked at the dragon slayer who was now pounding on the door with a metal pillar for an arm. Levy fell to her knees when she realized how this actually happened.

"Gajeel stop! You cant force it open! It's impenetrable!" Levy called out to him. To her surprise he stopped. He slowly turned to her.

"So your saying we're stuck in here? Well that fucking dandy!" he gave the door one last punch of frustration this time with his normal hand.

"I think I know what happened. The door to the vault is set to close if it's left open for more than ten minutes. That way, it's useful to trap burglars or just a closing mechanism if somehow left open." Levy explained remembering how this vault was designed.

Gajeel huffed walking over to the farthest end of the vault and sat down on the floor. "Fine. Then that means we have to wait for someone to open the vault up again." He said crossing his arms over his chest. Levy moved to sit next to him.

She wanted to be near him so she knows that she's not the only one in there. It was pretty dark, but bright enough for them to be able to see each other. They sat in silence for a while until Levy heard a loud crunching noise coming from Gajeel. Looking over to him, she saw him munching on an iron pipe. Levy gave him a look.

"What?" he said in between bites. "I'm a nervous eater." He claimed.

"Where'd you even get that?" she asked. Gajeel pointed at his bag that he brought in with him.

"I tend to carry around snacks when needed." He said defensively. Sighing, Levy pinched the bridge of her nose. She tended to get very irritable in these kinds of situations. She never planned to spend the rest of the day locked in a vault with him. Things were already stressful for her enough.

"What is it?" Gajeel asked suddenly. Levy looked at him in confusion. Even though there was not much light in the room, she could still see those burning crimson eyes looking at her.

"I don't understand." She said. Gajeel cocked his head towards the other wall where her deposit box was.

"What were you trying to put in your box?" he clarified. Levy blushed deeply. She hadn't really expected him to actually ask her that. She focused down on her fingers as she twiddled them. She contemplated on what to say to him.

"…I…uh…" she stammered.

"You don't have to tell me if you don't have to. I was just wondering." Gajeel looked forward, not really focusing on anything in particular. Levy felt a twinge deep down in her stomach. These were one on the times where she enjoyed having Gajeel's company. There was something about him where she just…liked. Something that she just wants to be around him, despite his rude comments about her height.

"Er…may I ask what you put in your box?" she asked timidly. Levy had never considered that Gajeel had an object of value. He never seemed like the kind of person to keep things for sentimental value. But as she looked at Gajeel, his face showed an expression of grave sadness. He didn't answer right away, averting his eyes from her.

"It's nothing you have to be concerned about." He sighed closing his eyes. Levy didn't know how to respond. It had to be something that greatly bothered him. She could tell from his expression that he didn't want to talk about it so Levy didn't press him on the matter. Levy decided to change the subject.

"So, where'd you go on your last mission?" she decided to say. She knew Gajeel loved talking about action and people he had beat up in the past. A sinister grin spread on his face.

"Lily and I had to travel to mount Huckabee to take care of those mountain gorillas that was giving this town trouble." He began. He talked about how huge they were and how many they had to take on. Levy listened contently knowing that this is something that made Gajeel glad to talk about. Levy also contributed in some stories to tell.

"Sometimes when were in a tough situation I have to snap Jet and Droy into shape. I'm usually the one who has to finish everything anyway. You're the first person I told, but I have to say that sometimes they're just… too much to deal with. I mean, grow a pair will ya?" She said confidently. Gajeel laughed.

"No friggin' way! That's hilarious, I could totally picture those two cowering in fear while you have to cover for them! Up high, man." He raised his hand for a high five. She gladly fived him. "You know what Shorty? You're alright." He sighed.

Levy couldn't help but blush from his praise. She blushed even more when she saw the way he looked at her. Placing her hands her cheeks she looked away from him. She hoped the color on her cheeks wouldn't show in the dark. "I just say it like it is, you know." She said trying to maintain her cool.

"We should hang out more often. The most time we've ever spent together was during the S-class tournament. I feel like I want to get to know you better." He said. Levy was kind of shocked to hear this. What was he trying to say? Does he like me? She thought. She then felt silly for jumping to conclusions like that. Looking at his face, Gajeel gave nothing away. He simply looked eager. It wasn't like he was flustered at all.

"Y-yeah, I feel the same way too." She responded.

"You're not like the other girls. I feel like you don't care as much about your appearance." He said. Levy didn't know whether to be offended or flattered.

"W-what do you mean?"

"You know, you don't seem to care that your boobs aren't as big as the others girls." He said casually. Levy blushed then felt compelled to cover her chest. It was true that Levy didn't have big breasts like the other girls and yes she didn't mind.

"I don't need big breasts. I have other traits to be likable to guys." She huffed.

"Gihihi, you got that right." He laughed. Levy tugged on her shirt. She got the feeling like it was getting hot in the room. "Is it me or has it gotten warmer in here." Gajeel voiced her concerns.

"Yeah, it's like the temperature changed drastically. I wonder if this room is at all ventilated." Levy fretted. It wouldn't be good if they were losing oxygen as they speak. Without warning Gajeel pulled off his shirt.

"Phew! That's so much better." He fanned his long hair out. A blush spread across her face as she looked at his well sculpted chest. She's never ogled men often, but his sudden lack of clothes caught her attention. She didn't even notice that she was staring blankly at him for a while, admiring the view.

"Enjoying the show?" he teased grinning down at her. She blushed even more from embarrassment. Turning away she countered swiftly.

"Who are you, Gray? D-don't go taking your clothes off at random times! How would you feel if I took my shirt off!" she didn't wait for his answer when she stripped out of her shirt. She still had a tiny yellow bikini top on. She could admit that it felt much better.

"Whoa whoa there! You don't have to take your clothes off." Gajeel waved his hands frantically. She crossed her arms over her chest.

"Why not? It's hot in here. It wouldn't be fair if only you can take your clothes off." She said. It felt nice to have Gajeel be the flustered one for once. He growled at her.

"Maybe you should take more off. I think the heats getting to your head."

"Alright Redfox! You wanna go?" she challenged. The heat was probably getting to her head. Gajeel straightened in excitement. He smiled at her wickedly. Levy smiled as well, looking just as sinister. "Rah!" she jumped at him first. Both of them tumbled across the floor. Since there was a huge deference in size for them, it didn't take long for Gajeel to pin the smaller down. She elbowed him in the face.

"Ah!" he covered his nose. In that moment she pushed him down and sat on his chest successfully pinning him down. "That was a dirty move!" he protested.

"Ha! I did it!" Levy cheered. Despite his position, Gajeel made no movement to throw her off. For some strange reason, he enjoyed her sitting on top of him. Instead, he put his hands on her waist making Levy jump. "Ah! How are your hands so cold?" she complained. He just shrugged. Before he could say anything else, the vaults door opened slowly.

"It's opening!" Levy rejoiced. She breathed in the fresh air that pooled into the room.

"It's about damn time." Gajeel said. Natsu appeared from behind the door.

"Hey guys! They're here. I told you!" Natsu claimed smugly as everyone rushed over. After him came Lucy, Gray, Patherlily, Mirajanne, Jet, Droy, Wendy, and Makarov.

"Guys! We've been looking everywhere for you!" Lucy fretted, but then a blush spread across her cheeks. "Er…are we interrupting something?"

Levy noticed that she was still sitting on top of Gajeel with his hands suggestively on her waist. They also happened to be half naked. Frantically she pushed herself off of him. "No! I-it's not what it looks like!" Levy laughed innocently.

Lucy went up to hug her. "We're so glad we found you. We thought something bad must have happened, but Natsu and Wendy help sniff you guys out.

"Yeah, I'm ready to get the hell out of her." Gajeel claimed his shirt and left with Lily by his side. Levy watched him go. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment. She kind of enjoyed the time she had with the dragon slayer.

"Levy come on, let's get out of here." Lucy shook her shoulder, snapping her out of her thoughts. She joined the others to leave as she was being surrounded be her terribly worried guild mates. Levy was going to take Gajeel up on that deal he made earlier. She's going to spend a lot more time with him.

There will be a lot more chapters where that came from! Stick around! Review Please! ;D