Chapter 23: Challenge

Levi's POV

Hanji didn't waste a minute and then she crashed her lips on mine. It was a very straightforward and hesitant kiss but I really did feel each emotions that she wanted to give me. Gratitude, happiness, frustration and love. In just a couple of seconds, Hanji Zoe were able to deliver all of those on me and I can't help but feel too spellbounded that when she tried to loosen herself from me, I snaked my hands behind her head and deepened the kiss. I still don't know by myself if I feel the same way towards her but right now, I just want more of her. I just desire her presence and the love that she said which she has for me.

Hanji and mine's lips moved in sync and I never felt more perfect than I did in the past few months. As our lips connect and our mind became in unison, all that I think of is how precious this woman that I am holding right now. She is too good that eventhough I lied to her, she was still able to love me. That eventhough I took advantage of her, she still accepted me. Hanji is truly amazing in more than one way and I just can't bear to think if I really do deserve her.

I let go of shitty glass' head as she placed her forehead over mine. I looked at her directly in her eyes, feeling drowned from the hazel brown orbs that was staring back at me.

"I love you Levi" Hanji whispered and then a smile formed in her face. My whole body became light and warm as I felt my system become overwhelmed with too much emotions.

"Hanji.... I... I don't know what so say" I admitted and then I slightly moved my head down to hide my expression. "As much as possible, I don't want to lie especially with how I feel for you" I muttered, feeling my chest get heavier by each word that came out of my mouth. "I am sorry but I can't reply to that"

I was expecting that Hanji would atleast feel down or disappointed but her reaction was opposite to those. She chuckled and then reached for my hand. "I don't care" She said and then she held it. I raised my head to face her. "To be honest when I discovered that you were not a gay, it wasn't the fact that you lie which affected me the most" Hanji told me as her smile fell to a sad one. "It was actually Petra who made me so insecure. She was the type of woman which you previously dated and I don't think that I am similar to her even in atleast one manner" She laughed "I mean she's pretty, she works in the same field as you and your height matches" I frowned at her last statement.

"I actually decided to just give up on you" Hanji admitted and for a second, my heart stopped. I looked at her a bit surprise but she just showed me a warm smile. "But lets face it Levi. I can never do that. After what happened earlier, I don't think that I can ever give up on you. This is the first time that I felt different towards a man and I can't just let go of these feelings" She squeezed my hand "That is why I will just work hard. I'll try my best to make you see me more than just a shitty four eyes. I will make you fall for me to the point that it will be you who's gonna chase after me in the future" Hanji said with a determined face. As gay as it sounds but my heart just skipped a beat and my face formed a smile that I have never shown for years already. Hanji clearly looked surprised at my expression.

"Alright then" I said "make me fall for you shitty glasses" My smiled turned into a smirk which made Hanji's cheeks become red. She bit her lower lip and turned her back at me.

"T-that's not f-fair!" She hissed and glared at me, trying to hide her face. "You just looked too fcking adorable earlier that it almost made my heart explode" Hanji smirked and it was now my turn to become a bit red. I frowned and raised an eyebrow on her to mask my emotion.

"Thats a demerit for you" I said with a straight voice "I don't really like woman who curse" I teased shitty glasses making her face me with a shocked expression.

"Y-you!!!" She pointed her finger at me. "If I didn't like you, I would have strangled the life out of you already" Hanji stomped away and I just chuckled. I jogged towards her and when I was already at her side, I slowed my step to keep up with her.

"You just left me" I tsked "Now thats another turn off"

Hanji clenched her fist. "I'll kill you, you chibi!" She muttered, her face red from embarrasment and from her previous blush. I grinned even more as I put my hands into my pocket.

"You're seriously gonna kill the guy you like?" Hanji groaned at my statement and then she fastened her steps. "Oy wait for me" I called shitty glass as I ran after her.

"Shut up!" She replied, walking even faster. Despite the mocks and threats that we throw to each other, our faces couldn't hide the expression of the fun that we are feeling tonight. Hanji Zoe is truly unbelievable in every way possible and seeing her put me in a challenge, just made my stay with her under the same roof as more anticipating.

Hanji's POV

I packed my things as I get ready for my out on my work. In reality, this is the first time that 'home' actually made me feel so excited. I mean, I always wanted to just drown myself on research and paperworks but eversince I lived with that chibi, going back to the apartment to see him and talk with him has been the only thing that fills my mind. I always anticipate for the end of my shift just so I can be with him again. I know that I sound like a giddy teenager in love but can you blame me? I just felt this way when I am in my last years of twenties.

I hummed a song as I zipped my bag. What kind of day did that chibi had? Is he pissed off by his students? Oh I bet that he is especially since he is not really that fond of high school students because according to him, they are just brats. But I would still love to see his constipated expression later as he prepares our dinner.

Ugh. How I wish that home would just be a few walks from here.

"Oy Hanji"

I turned my head towards Moblit who is looking at me suspiciously.

"What?" I asked with my brightest smile. Damn it. I can't contain my emotions. This has been like this ever since last night.

Moblit squinted his eyes at me. "You're really weird today" He said but instead of talking back I just smiled even more. My mood is just too good right now to face Moblit's bullshit about my character today.

"I don't care" I giggled, pulling my bag up. I clicked my computer off and fixed my chair, facing Moblit once again "Bye~" I told him and then I waved my hand. I immediately walked out of my office and took the elevator down our building, feeling more and more excited by each second that pass. I just can't wait to see Levi. I have been thinking of him the entire day that I even got complaints from one of our clients (true story lol). But I just can't help it. The kiss, the confession, and his reply to me has skyrocketed my emotions to its highest level. And up until now, I don't think that I have moved on yet. To be honest, eventhough I told him that I would make him fall for me, I haven't devised any plan to do that cause right now, I just want to indulge myself on this happiness that I have been feeling.

As soon as the elevator's door opened, I started my walk and greeted each of my coworkers who I passed thru. Some of them looked at me with a weird expression but most of them greeted back. When I reached the doors of the building, the sky was already in the colors of orange and blue combined. The streetlights were turned on and the lights from the signage of different stores are starting to give life to the city. The streets are now packed with diverse people going on their separate ways while the roads are now occupied by different cars which were trying to beat their way thru this rush hour. This is the first time that I have appreciated this kind of things and I think that it has something to do with my feelings. Cause people say that you'll only start to notice the beauty of little things in this world if you are in love. I just proved that right now.

I breath in the air that welcomed me when I got outside, and then I walked down the steps from our building entrance, and to the streets. But I was just halfway through when I heard someone call my name.

"Hanji" A woman's voice made me turn around and to my surprise, I saw her standing right beside the entrance of our building. She is dressed in a simple polo and pencil skirt while her hair was put up in a half bun. At her shoulders, a leather bag was hanged which she is currently gripping as we stared at each other.

"Petra.." I muttered her name, my face obviously still in shock. But I shook it away after a second and just smiled at her. "What are you doing in here?"

Petra bit her lower lip as I saw her grip to her bag tightened. "Can we have a talk?" She asked. All of my excitement suddenly drained out of me as it was replaced with anxiety. Thousands of questions and possibilities are formed in my mind. But nevertheless, I still nodded.

"Yeah, sure" I answered her with a smile. Eventhough I really feel so uneasy and bothered, I will still face her. I am done running away after all and if getting Levi requires facing his past, then I don't mind doing it.