Twenty-six

as the day went on. you and levi got fully dressed and decided to head to get tea. But they probably should have savoured the sweet time in the room alone.

now, they stood infront of erwin as you sipped on your tea. The conversation had been casual and basic, talking about tea and the upcoming expedition, when Erwin lands the new conversation starter.

"I'm glad you changed your mind, your a great addition to the scouts, even as our runt"

you tilted your head. "what? im still leaving the scouts" you stated, setting the cup down. Did Erwin think you were just going to change your mind all because Levi fucked you?

Levi stood silently next to you, his arms crossed and his face stoic, as per usual, he didn't seem too bothered you hadn't decided to stay, and why would he?

Erwins subtle smile dropped entirely, his head cocking to the side as he set his cup down too, his fingers now clasped together infront of him and his eyes narrowed on you.

Levi took a sip silent of his own tea, his eyes darting between you and Erwin, knowing that this conversation could end badly, probably more so for Erwin than for you. Or even worse, himself.

"What do you mean? I thought you were considering staying now that..." He slightly mumbled out, his eyes darting to Levi with a slight glare. He had sent Levi to convince you, and you both had clearly made up so why weren't you staying?

You stared before huffing. "I wasnt leaving just because levi was being a total dickhead commander, i did try to tell you that. But i appreciate you forcing him to fix shit with me"

Levi let out a scoff at your statement, his eyes narrowing slightly, silently, he did appreciate Erwin pushing him but hearing it didnt make his ego crumble that he had to be told to express his feelings just to get a damn girl.

Weak. He really had been weak.

Levi silently glared at Erwin as he had a silent argument in his head. 'Fuck you Erwin. Fuck you and your commands'

Erwin chuckled softly, clearly amused by your blatant disregard for Levi's authority, that wasn't a new thing, but you definitely had less of a filter now that you weren't planning on staying a scout.

"I see," he said, his eyes flickering to Levi for a second before returning to you. "So you still intend on leaving the Scouts then, I assume?"

You nodded. "..as much as i hated hearing it, levi wasnt wrong. Im not really the right fit for the scouts so-"

Levi stiffened slightly at your words, his jaw clenching as a pang of annoyance coursed through him, his hand now placed on your thigh under the table to silence you. He hated the fact he had said it. He didnt need to hear it again.

he knew it was his fault you were leaving whether you said it was or wasnt. he had said you werent strong enough and broke all your confidence down just to try push you away and protect himself.. it was only fair erwin had called him weak for it.

Erwin, however, seemed to consider your words, yet there was a look of displeasement as he let out a small quiet hum.

"quite disapointing" he stated, tapping his finger on the table.

You shrugged. "Sorry commander" you said sweetly, finishing your tea and glanced to levi.

Levi watched silently as you finished your tea, his eyes flickering over to Erwin, waiting for his next move. He could see the annoyance on Erwin's face, even if you couldn't.

Erwin exhaled a small hum before standing up straight, his gaze flickering between you and Levi.

He seemed to be contemplating his next words carefully, before he spoke, tone stern.  "A word with you, Captain. Alone."

You watched, levis whole body going tense as he let out a sharp huff and stood, giving you a slight glare as he followed erwin off.

Oh, did you get him in trouble or something?

As Levi left the room with Erwin, his mind was still stuck on you. No matter what Erwin said he wasn't going to agree, he didn't want you to be a scout, he wanted to be able to fight without you in the back of his head thinking you might not make it.. and trying to keep Erwin from trying to make him convince you was gonna be a hassle.

it wasn't going to be a pleasant conversation.

As soon as the door closed behind them, Erwins expression darkened, his eyes sharpening as he faced Levi.

"You mind explaining yourself, Levi? I specifically instructed you to convince her to stay. What happened?" He asked, his voice firm.

Levi leaned back a bit as he shrugged slightly, his face his usual hardened state. "No, you said stop being weak and pushing her away. So i did that. Its not my fault she's still deciding to resign even though we are okay now." He spoke, pausing for a second. "And frankly, im not gonna convinve her to fight to her death, Erwin."

Erwin huffed a humorless scoff, his jaw clenching in annoyance at Levi's defiant response. He took a step forward, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"You're missing the point, Ackerman. We don't have the luxury of letting any soldier, especially not someone as talented as her, voluntarily withdraw. She is too valuable to us." He took another step forward, his voice becoming more firm. "You need to convince her to stay, whether she fights or not. That is a command."

Levis gaze narrowed. He was getting sick of erwins odd attachment to you.

You werent exceptional in training, you were known as the runt for a reason. So why was he so adamant in having you stay as a scout, why did he treat you so different.

"Why?"

Erwin let out a scoff, his patience running thin.

"Why? Because she's a valuable asset to our squad, Levi." He stated, his gaze hardening. "We have no one else with her skills-" he paused, letting out a small sigh. He stepped closer to Levi, his voice low and tense. "She may not be as strong as the rest physically, but her intelligence, her tactical thinking, makes up for it."

He exhaled a harsh huff. "And you letting your feelings get in the way is jeopardizing everything."

Levis jaw noticeably clenched as he glanced to the side. He wasnt one to pick a fight with erwin, he trusted his judgment..

But, his feelings getting in the way? For once, his feelings were his priority, instead of pushing them so far back he felt numb, he didn't like Erwin's tone or words right now, all because of you? It just didn't make sense

"My feelings aren't the issue here. It was her decision. Im not asking her to stay"

Erwins jaw clenched further, his expression hardening at Levi's blunt words. "And I'm not giving you a choice, Levi." He snapped back, his voice firm and commanding.

"Your job is to lead this squad, not to let your personal emotions get in the way. Her skills are vital, and we need them. And im ordering you to convince her to stay, since when are you one to ignore me?-"

Levi ran a hand through his hair sighing. "Jesus, what fucking skills? Seriously erwin. Sure shes smart but we have plently of smart people- she doesn't excel any physical strength or skills so what is making her so damn important for you to go against her wishes of leaving?"

he was seriously getting irritated with the secret reasoning for erwins obsession of seeing hidden skills in people. what did he see in you that was so important?

no one knew but erwin, not even you yourself, so what the hell was it.

"You can't be seriously trying to tell me you haven't seen her skills in action, Levi ." He hissed. "Her intelligence, her tactical thinking, her willingness to step up to the plate. She doesn't need physical strength to be an asset to the Scouts, and you damn well know that."

He let out a frustrated huff, his patience wearing thin, but he continued his point. "you were too caught up in other thoughts about her to notice her mental skills. too caught up in seeing her weaknesses and thinking she would die in battle. so you decided to force her into a corner where she would leave."

Levi stayed quiet for a second. He knew you were smart sure.. but erwin was making you sound like some sort of genius.. what had he seen that he hadnt?

And why was he attacking him so damn much? Sure, Levi had been distracted by you for awhile for many different reasons, and he knew it wasn't a secret from hange or Erwin but did he have to keep bringing it up?

He felt bad enough already about the harsh words he spoke to you, being constantly reminded was starting to get old.

He sighed. "Erwin-"

Erwin interrupted him instantly, his jaw visibly clenching,

"Don't even think about arguing with me. I'm ordering you to fix this." He stated firmly, his eyes flashing with a mix of irritation and determination. "Convince her to stay. whether that means you have to convince her she's capable, or make her feel wanted. I don't care how you go about it but you need to make sure she says-"

Levi glared before turning on his heels and walked out, no point arguing.

Convince you to stay? Like hell he was going to. Why would he waste his time begging you to do something he didnt even want you doing. It was safer for you out of the scouts..

As soon as Levi walked out, Erwin watched him with a scowl on his face, his frustration with him growing.

"He's getting more stubborn in his age..."   He muttered to himself, letting out a huff of irritation as he pinched the bridge of his nose.

He hadn't expected it would come to this. He had hope that Levi would see the truth, that you had more value than he realized.

But it seemed that everything was falling apart. His best Captain and his most promising recruit, at each other's throats, now involved in ways that could possibly make things worse for the scouts? It was a damn mess.

Had he been wrong to make Levi make up with you? Or was that selfish of him to think.. for humanity, could he put the scouts before Levi's happiness?

It was a tough decision for him, honestly he didn't even think about it from other perspectives other than what was best for the scouts. Sure, seeing Levi smiling was a new and good thing, maybe it would show improvements for them..

Or, it would go the completely opposite way and he would start putting you before the scouts, like he already was. Could he really risk that all for the sake of Levi to have a lover?..

God, this was difficult.

For Levi, he was in his head just as much as Erwin. He couldn't help but try to figure out the reason Erwin seemed to think you were some ace up their sleeve.

Sure, he would love to believe you were some amazing scout who excelled at killing titans and were the hope for saving humanity, but he just couldn't. You werent good at anything that would be good for the scouts.

He liked you enough to be biased too, so it was weird that Erwin was the one treating you like a dad who thought his child was special when they really weren't.

You were smart, he knew that. But.. it wasn't something that extraordinary.. there was something else Erwin had to be keeping to himself right?

Did you have fucking magic powers or something? Titan abilities? It was bugging him.

He decided to put it off for now. No point dwelling on something he didnt know when he finally had you all to himself. In every way.

That was the only thought in his head now as his steps began to have a little bounce in them while he made his way over to you.

His hands slid around your waist from behind as you stood, cleaning up the empty cups of tea in the mess hall.

He rested his head on your shoulder as he fully wrapped his arms around you, inhaling the scent and letting out a small hum of approval.

A smile made its way onto your face as you leaned back against him and closed your eyes for a bit longer than a blink. "Is captain Levi being clingy? Never thought I'd see that" you teased, feeling his grip tighten at your words only made your smile widen.

His eyes rolled at your teasing, a small huff leaving his lips as he dug his chin into your shoulder a little.

"Shut up" he mumbled against your skin, his tone lacking the usual bite, almost soft.

He buried his face further into the crook of your neck, breathing in your scent with a small sigh, his hands slowly sliding back so that his hands rested on your hips.

Almost as if not wanting to let go, he slowly pulled back. "I'm not being clingy" he grumbled out, his hands sliding along the curve of you and then to your hands.

Levi being gentle was making where he touched formed goosebumps on you.. Did you like it? You werent sure honestly.

You had dreamed of sex with this man for a year before finally getting it. Rough, hot sex. And now here he was in front of you, caressing your skin with soft touches and a subtle caring tone?

It wasn't putting you off, thats for sure.

As you turned in his hold, your heart physically fluttered at the look on his face.

A barely noticeable pout, his eyes looking down, and the most tiniest scowl hovering over his facial expression as he let out a tiny huff. It was so damn cute.

A small breath left your lips as you gave his hands a small squeeze. He missed you.. Levi missed you? God, you would pay him to say that over and over again.

Levi missed you.

"Missed me huh.." you breathed out, moving your arms to rest over his shoulders and giving him a lovesick grin. This man was perfect.

Everything about him made you either want to pounce on him or shower his pretty face with kisses.

The two of you walked together like a sickenly in love couple to the barracks, Levi's hand around your waist as he walked in with you and closed the door behind him.

The presence of him on your bed as you tidied up the mess of packed/unpacked clothes from when they fell off the bed during your activities made you unable to hide the smile on your lips, he was quite distracting,

But you knew that already from days of training and not being able to focus.

Glancing up every so often to see his eyes already on you made you let out a small snort, your smile widening.

"Why you staring at me." You coughed out, watching the man smile and scooch to the edge of  his hands sliding to the backs of your thighs to push you closer, now placed in between his legs.

His expression stayed soft as he stared up at you, his hands grazing along the curve of your backside with a teasing touch as he let out a small hum. "Can't I stare at you?"

You let out a tiny laugh, watching his head tilt to the side. You stepped closer in between his legs and set your hands on his shoulders, clicking your tongue slightly, "guess you can" you mumbled out, your eyes staying on his.

Levi, a man not equipped for dating, yet here he was being sweet and lovesick for you, how more wrong could you have been about him?

You had assumed like everyone else, that Levi's facade of rough and hardheaded that he was incapable of liking anyone in that sense. Even when you found out he was married you just assumed he was the reason it had ended.

It all seemed so surreal, Levi being married.. the girl he married being insane to the point she fucked up his thoughts on relationships.. then the scouts, Erwin. Everything this man has been through, only made you want to show him how much he really could be loved.

But first, you had to tease the little shit for being so damn in love with you, he owed you that at least.

"You're gonna make me puke with your lovey dovey-ness. It's so not normal coming from you," you teased, your hand going from his shoulder to the back of his head, sliding it through his undercut as you smiled down at him.

Levi let out a tiny amused scoff, a small smirk playing at the corner of his lips as you teased him about the uncharacteristic display of affection.

He leaned into your touch as you carded your fingers through his straight locks, his head tilting slightly to the side as his hands slid along the backs of your thighs, cupping right under your ass now.

"I'm only like this because of you, you know" he grumbled out, his voice low, yet soft. An odd combination, especially for the stone cold man that was usually before you. "Your the one who makes me act like a damn fool"

You hummed softly in response, sliding your other hand along the side of his neck to go up and cup the side of his face. "Yeah? I make you be all sweet? Shame.. I kinda liked when you were rough on me.." you murmured out, the teasing tone evident in your voice, your fingers now grasping his lockers and tilting his head back a little more.

You werent even lying either. Levi had gotten your attention because of his attitude and rough personality, him being sweet definitely was something you liked but the man that made your knees weak was the one who had no shame in slapping you across the face and telling you to take it.

Jesus- even thinking about him doing that made your body shudder.

Levi's eyes noticeably darkened at your words, his bottom lip now clasped between his teeth as a shiver went running down his spine. The obvious effect you had on him making your innocent smile turn into a sly smirk.

He let out a small groan, feeling your legs spread his wider as you inched closer, his hands now gripping your thighs tighter. "Dont test me runt.. you know I can't deal with it when you talk in such a dirty way" he spoke lowly, his voice taking an almost warning tone.

Warning you of a good time that is, like you would back down.

You only shifted closer at the feeling of his hands tightening, your small sly smirk frowning even wider as you pressed your stomach against his chest, his head now right next to your chest.

Watching his Adam's apple bob and his gaze flicker from your face to your chest with a hungry look made your knees feel weak.

"Talk to you like what" you slurred out, cocking your head to the side innocently.

His breathing audibly hitched as he felt you move closer, his gaze practically eating you up as his fingers now dug into the flesh on your thighs.

He swallowed hard, his eyes darkened with a mix of warning and desire as his head moved in the direction of where your grip of his hair took it, almost.. submissively.

"You know damn well what you're doing runt.. quit trying to rile me up" he breathed out, sliding his hands down to the backs of your knees and gave a silent gesture for you to come closer with a simple push.

You bit your bottom lip teasingly as you took the hint and moved your legs over his, now straddling his lap and your hands resting around his shoulders loosely, your head still tilted to the side in an 'innocent' way.

"Am I?" You said, your voice going a little higher. "Is it working?" You squeaked out, Levi's hands now gripping your hips as his eyes roamed over you ravishingly.

It was doing things to you. Dirty, dirty things.

Levis jaw clenched p, his tongue trailing over his bottom lip. Your innocent tone was making him wanna do many unholy things.

"Damn tease" he hissed out, his hands sliding to grip the flesh on the sides of your hips through the fabric of your clothes, his eyes following his hand movements.

His grip pulled you even closer, your chest now flush with his.

You let out arms wrap around hum more as your back arched just a bit to push yourself more against him, your lips grazing his ear. "..we have some time before you gotta to, right?"

Levis arms wrapped around your waist fully as yours wrapped around his neck. He let out a small hum, his eyes flickering over your face as you pulled away from his ear with that oh so innocent face of yours.

"Yeah.. I got some time" he breathed out. "Wanna spend it wisely?"

You let a small shaky breath, feeling Levi's hands slip into the back of the waistband of your pants as your eyes flickered from his eyes to his lips, the tension in the room making your heart beat bound against your chest. "...fuck yeah"

Levi snickered quietly at your breathy response, his hands slowly gliding along the bare skin if your ass as they slipped further into the waistband of your pants.

He let out a low hum, his eyes flickering down to your lips before returning to your eyes, both of you so clearly holding back your urges to eat each other faces right now.

"Such a needy little thing, arn't you?" He teased, his voice low and rough. "Can't wait to get a good fucking from your captain, can you?"

You shook your head quickly, almost sounding out of breath as it picked up slightly, coming in short gasps. you moved your body impossibly closer, your lips begging to meet his.

Levi let out a low breath as you moved closer, your bodies practically molded together.

He loved seeing you like this, desperate and needy. It was a sight reserved only for him, and he relished every moment of it.

His hands clasped around your backside, slightly grinding you forward. He could almost see your lips quiver in need, making a small smirk tug on his lips. He leaned down, brushing them against yours.

Fuck, this man was too fucking hot.

"Such a needy girl.." he breathed out, his breath hitting your lips causing your whole body to shiver in anticipation, biting your lip to hold back the whimper that threatened to leave you.

His smirk widened even more as he watched your body stumble even closer to his, his hands squeezing your soft flesh.

A tiny whimper finally escaped you at the feeling.

The power this man has over you was overwhelming. Just a few words, a few touches and you would be begging to take him in seconds.

Your whole body shivered with eagerness as you pushed your lips onto Levi's, not even trying to hide the hunger in your actions as a small moan escaped your lips at the contact you had been begging for the past five minutes.

Levis let out a groan of satisfaction as he felt your body shiver against his, the moan that left your lips making him want to take you right there and then, and honestly, nothing was stopping him.

He didnt hold back as he returned your hungry kiss, his lips colliding with yours in a fierce and possessive manner.

Pants and gasps left the two of you as your tongues twitched together, the kiss becoming sloppier and needier with each passing second.

He let out a grumble, you returning a response with a shaky whine as his hands slid back up to your waist, falling back into the bed with you following, your lips never leaving his.

This was gonna be one hot and heavy quicky.

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- teur <3