Promise Me (Levi x Reader)

Squad Leader

"Wait, you're kidding right?" Felix sat at the end of the bed with his eyes wide open. "No, I'm not." You let out a sigh and flopped backwards onto your uncomfortable bed.

"I don't get why you'd get in trouble for saving your comrade." You shrug your shoulders and began to play with the strands of hair that fell over your face.

"I knew that Levi can be an ass, but he really told on you like that?" Kai paced around the room with Willow holding onto his muscular arm.

"I guess I just got to prove to him that I don't make reckless decisions." You rolled over to your side and stared at the wall.

"I think I'm going to go and get some air." You slowly slithered out of bed and grabbed your coat. "Y/N, it's raining and it's dark." Felix stood up and grabbed your arm to hold you back. "Don't worry, I'll only be a little bit."

Felix removed his hand from your arm and you walked out of the small room. The hallway was creepily quiet as you walked down towards the exit. Your footsteps echoed through the halls, probably alerting everyone that were in their rooms.

You soon bad it to the large wooden door that led out to the training area. A large gust of wind hit your face as you pushed open the door. You wrapped your coat around you tighter as you began to walk on the stone pathway.

You looked around the large wooded area and stood still once you saw the small shack next to the woods.

You pushed through the wind and the drizzle to get to the shack. Once you were there you walked over to the crates that were stacked on the side and hoisted yourself up onto the roof.

You sat on the cold, wet roof and stared at the main building. There was something cozy about sitting on the roof and looking in at the well-light building. Thinking about how many people are carrying out their lives, and how many rooms were left empty since the last mission.

It was only your first mission, and yet you almost lost Willow. You let out a heavy breath and brought your attention towards the large window that looked into the cafeteria. You saw one figure sitting at a table alone. You squinted your eyes to try and focus on the figure.

Look who it is.

You rolled your eyes once you recognize the dark hair and the stoic look. He was holding a tea cup at the top and slowly sipping it.

You continued to stare at him, but suddenly he looked up at the window. You felt his cold stare once again meet your eyes. You maintained eye contact with him as he kept an expressionless face. He slowly put down his tea cup and then stood up from the table, turning his back to you. You watched as he walked away from the table and out of the cafeteria.

You brought your attention to the dark sky that was lined with clouds. You laid down on your back and rested your head on your hands.

No matter what the next mission is, I'll keep my squad safe.

You walked slowly down the hall, dragging your feet on the ground. I swear if I did something wrong again.

You softly knocked on the wooden door and entered the room. "Yes, Erwin? Kai said you wanted to see me." You closed the door behind you and walked towards Erwin's neat desk.

"Yes, but before you worry... no. You're not in trouble." Erwin let out a small chuckle. "It is regarding the next mission." Erwin pointed to the seat in front of him and you took a seat.

"Wait, shouldn't you be talking to Kai about this? He's the squad leader." Erwin shook his head. "I already did, but there is something I want to try out."

You frowned and felt your stomach drop down to your feet. "What do you mean try something?" Erwin stood up and walked to the front of his desk so that he was closer to you. He leaned his body against the desk and crossed his arms.

"I want to make you a squad leader, but I want to see how you will do. So I talked to Kai and for this mission, you will lead your squad. Of course Kai will also have control and will have ultimate say in your squad's actions, but he agreed to let you lead."

"Oh what the hell. I just joined the corps and now you want to make me a squad leader?" You felt your palms become sweaty at the thought of leading your group of friends.

"It wasn't just my idea." Erwin smirked and unfolded his arms.

"Then who else thought that would be a good idea?" You sunk back in the chair and tried to think of anyone else that could've.

"Captain Levi. He may have called your actions reckless but he complimented your quick decision making."

You shook your head and slowly rose from the chair. "Fine, I'll help lead but I don't know if I want to become a leader."

"That's okay Y/N, this mission is just a simple one. We are plotting a course from the Calaneth District to the Shiganshina District. Of course there will be encounters with titans since we will be outside the walls, but nothing our team can't handle."

You nodded your head and began heading towards the door. "I'll try my best Commander Smith."