Fallen [Levi Ackerman]

Chapter Nine

***Please answer the question at the end!!:)***

Maybe the adrenaline got to me that day. Or maybe I'd placed my hopes on higher expectations. Either way, Erwin's brilliant plan to, 'Improve the Scout Regiment,' wasn't going anywhere.

Hell, I gained no word or direction of how to proceed forward. It's been three days since I've seen Erwin and I was beginning to get antsy.

According to Miche, he'd locked himself in his office. No one was permitted to see him nor did he leave his premise. I wasn't sure why he was acting so dramatically and quite frankly, it was getting on my nerves.

What can I do though? Kick his door down? There must be a good reason behind his seclusion, and I had no choice but to wait.

But being patient wasn't my strong suit, especially in this situation. With Zachary's order of temporary disbandment becoming more relevant within HQ many of the Scouts grew anxious. Our duties were laid off till further notice and left many Scouts the option to leave.

They didn't hesitate, didn't ask twice. They just packed up and left. I didn't expect nothing less though.

In a way, this came as blessing to some. They were allowed time to see their families, spend their time in a normal way for once. And no one rejected or stopped them.

Who could when this was once-in-a-lifetime chance? I settle back down on my chair with a cup of coffee in hand. I turn back to my desk and felt my mood sour at the sight of papers.

Unlike many, I stayed at HQ and continued on as if nothing changed. Only a few stayed behind, but I couldn't find much in me to care to find out who. Afternoon sunlight peaked through the window behind me.

Silence filled the room and I sigh at the somber atmosphere. Grabbing the nearest paper I began to read, sipping my cup while doing so. Just as I was about to settle into my routine a soft rapping came at my door.

I don't even bother covering my sigh. "Come in."

The knob clicks and the door swings open. Glancing underneath my lashes, my heart suddenly lurches to my throat. I stand with a sudden vigor completely forgetting about the cup in my hand.

Hot coffee splashes all over me and I gasp in surprise. A stinging sensation lights up each and one of my nerves and I couldn't help but feel my skin burning underneath my clothes. My face contorts into a grimace, a lengthy list of curse words escape my lips.

A deep throaty chuckle answers my curses and it did little to ease my mood. "Was my presence that shocking?" They inquire teasingly.

I don't answer and focused on myself than the idiot at the door. I put down the empty cup and examine my body. Damn it, it stained my shirt.

Coffee stained the entire front of my shirt and parts of my white pants. I growl in frustration, just what I needed today.

"You know, instead of thinking so highly of yourself you could get me a towel," I snap. My skin starts to simmer, the drenched clothes weren't making things great.

The fabric was clinging onto my skin making it easier for the liquid to seep through. I attempt to clean myself though, what good was a bare hand?

"Grumpy, are we?" Levi muses with a hint of amusement in his voice. I didn't have to look up to know the man was smirking.

I listen to his solid footsteps become louder. When his boots come into view I look up and see him stand before me. There was something missing though.