Promise Me (Levi x Reader)

Erwin's Letter

You stared up at the bunk bed with your arms across your chest. The dried tears made your face stiff and you could barely open your eyes because they were so swollen.

You continued to grip onto Erwin's emerald bolo tie. It was the last thing you had of him, you couldn't just let it go.

You heard footsteps outside the door and you quickly turned around to face the wall. You closed your eyes and listened to the footsteps stopping in front of your door.

You focused on the noises as you heard the doorknob twist and the door creaking open. You could already tell by the footsteps who it was.

"Levi. I told you I didn't want to talk." You felt a tear slip down your face as you spoke.

The side of the bed pushed down as Levi sat down next to you. He ran his hands from your thigh all the way to your face. He gently stroked your cheek and pushed your loose hair behind your ear.

"No. Not until you listen to me." Levi gripped onto your shoulder and turned you to face him. Tears fell down your face onto the bed sheets and Levi wiped them away with his cold hand.

"I don't want to listen to you. You left Erwin to die." You turned back around to face the wall as more tears ran down your face.

"I know. I know you hate me. I'm sorry. Listen, I really am and-"

"Levi, I said to leave me alone. I don't care, okay?" You buried your face into your pillow and closed your eyes. You listened to Levi's breathing as he sat next to you.

"Y/N. I know you need time to heal but please just take this damn letter." Levi threw an envelope in front of your face and you quickly opened you eyes.

"Oh great you got creative-" You flipped over the envelope to read your name in Erwin's handwriting. You slowly sat up in the bed and ran your fingers over the letter.

"How the hell did you get this?" You looked to Levi to see his swollen face and the dark bags under his eyes. "Oh my god are you-" You brought your hand up to touch Levi's face, but he pushed you away. "Don't worry about me, just open the letter." You nodded your head and tore the envelope open to reveal a piece of folded paper inside.

You slowly opened up the paper and began reading from the letter.

The first sentence read:

Y/N. If you have this, then it means I am dead.

You pushed yourself to read through the rest of the letter.

I instructed Levi to give this to you, since I trust him the most. You have always been like a daughter to me, even before your parents died. I have had the pleasure of watching you grow and become stronger. You are a fine survey corps member now. I knew you could lead a squad. I know you've gone through a lot of hardships, but just know it's all worth it. I'm sorry I couldn't stay longer. I'm sorry I couldn't see what happens to you in the future. But I will leave this world knowing that you have someone for you. Levi. I know he may come off as blunt, stoic and an asshole, but you guys are good together. Promise me you'll stay with him. You both need each other. You've both gone through so much. He won't be happy about me writing about this, but I suppose I will. He asked me about proposing. I know during this time it doesn't seem so fantastic. He said he would wait for the right moment. I'm happy for you. Please continue to do your best. And I leave you as Lieutenant of the Survey Corps.

Erwin Smith

You folded up the letter and slid it into your shirt pocket. "I'm a lieutenant..." You looked down at the bed as you tried to process everything.

"I know. He told me a week before he died." Levi patted your back and leaned in to kiss your neck softly. "I know you'll do well. Please forgive me for Christ's sake." He let go of you and slowly rose from the bed. "Your squad misses you... Lieutenant Y/N." Levi walked towards the door and left you by yourself again.

You pulled out the letter again to read over the words again.

Levi? Proposing?

Your heart fluttered at the thought, but you felt saddened once again. Erwin knew, but he would never be able to witness it.