Intrigued [L. Ackerman x Reader x Eren]

Chapter 32: Entangled

TW: Abuse, blood, masturbation

Being a loner most of your life has forced you to become more introverted than you probably destined to be. Spending hours while roaming the isles of different boutiques and shops with Hange was exhausting. You didn't buy anything yourself. Not even getting new clothes could make you feel much better. Hange ended up convincing you to stay at Levi's house. You could remain just being roommates, making little to no contact as he has been doing the past few weeks. Try to move past your feelings and just focus on yourself. You looked at Hange's radio for the time as she drove. 7pm.

"It feels so much later than it is.." You yawn as Hange parked her Jeep in Levi's driveway.

Hange patted your leg. "You've had a long day, Y/N. Physically and mentally draining. Go get some sleep."

You nod. "I think you're right. Thank you for being such a good friend, Hange. I appreciate your talks. Levi is lucky to have you too." You half heartedly smiled.

"You call me if you need anything, Y/N. I mean it." She winked and grinned at you as you opened the car door and headed to go inside Levi's home. You smiled and waved to her as you watched her pull out of the driveway and speed away, her tires squealing against the pavement of the road. Dried leaves crunched beneath your feet with every step you took toward the house. The wind blew, making the tree limbs shake and rattle against the house. Peaceful. You were greeted with silence as you opened the door. A small candle was lit on the kitchen island, but all other lights remained off. Lavender and honey radiated from the candle, the aroma filling the house. From under Levi's bedroom door, you could see a dim light shining through the crack. You blew out the candle and made your way to your bedroom, struggling to keep your eyes open. Your room was dark, all your packed stuff was moved off the bed and onto the floor. You didn't have time to process that someone had moved it from where you last had it. You sluggishly removed your clothes and stripped down to your underwear. The cold air hit your exposed skin, causing goosebumps to raise along your arms as you stumbled into bed. As soon as your head hit the pillow you began to drift to sleep, your mind fading into nothingness.

The house is empty. Not a single piece of furniture was in the house. The floors are ruined. The chestnut hardwood floor is scratched to pieces. The smell of beer and cigarettes invaded your nostrils, causing your nose to scrunch in reaction. The corners of your mouth turned downward. You turn slowly to look in the main room of the house. Your father stumbles toward you, a bottle in one hand and a fist made in the other.

"Look what you've done! You have ruined everything! We should have never had you just like I told her! What a waste." Your father berated you as he raised the empty beer bottle to your face, causing you to flinch before he completely disappeared. The smell of rotting food now spread throughout the room as you hear sobbing cries coming from the bathroom. You feel wetness on your face as you lift your hand and feel the tears that you are weeping. Your steps are heavy. Each step you take feels like it takes a minute of your time to get one foot forward. Slowly but surely, you make it to the bathroom.

Your mother is in the fetal position in the floor of the bathroom, completely naked and covered in blood from head to toe. Tears of blood flow from your mothers body as she quietly sobs. As quickly as you could, you run to her and wrap her tightly in your arms. Your mouth moves, but nothing comes out. You have no voice. The smell of cigarettes causes you to turn around and see your father staggering into the bathroom doorway. "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?" He screeched as he shook you violently, his voice echoing off the walls.

"Y/N!" Levi's voice barked. Your eyes flew open, your heart thumping out of your chest with your every breath. Levi sat on the bed beside you, his hands placed on each of your shoulders as he steadied your sporadic movements. You gasped for air, Levi's touch grounding you to bring awareness that you had been dreaming. Levi focused on you, waiting for you to regain composure. Your bottom lip began to quiver, unable to stop the tears that had been flowing as you had in your dream. Levi pulled you in closer, his hand rested gently on the back of your head as he stroked your hair.