Linger

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He opens his eyes. You are in his bed with him, the covers thrown over the top of you both like a couple of teenagers.
"You're hurt." You state with some concern.
"It's nothing. I heal fast, and never mind that. How did you get here?"
You shrug. "Does it matter Levi? Everything is nightmares without you. I'm happy to be right here."

He pulls you into his arms with a hiss of pain.
"Be careful, you'll reopen your injuries."
"Worth it." He says, and kisses you. You kiss him back, and mindful of his injuries pull him closer.
"I don't want to leave.", you whisper and he gives you a soft smile.
"Don't even think about it Y/N. Maybe we won't have to wake up from this one." He says hopefully. You know this is a silly wish, he knows it. Still, the idea hangs pleasantly between the two of you until some unknown alert has you sitting up. It's like a chime centered in the back of your mind.
"We have to wake up sometime, and it would probably be a good idea to do so now. Wake up, Levi."
"I don't want to!"
"Levi, wake up." No! His head tosses frantically on the pillow. No sound escapes his lips, but his mouth is open as if to cry out. 

He....

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