Stay Beneath Him (INCOMPLETE) (Levi x Reader Fanfiction)

99: Aftercare

  Levi led you outside the playroom, then very obviously flicked off the lights before shutting and locking the door, pocketing the key. With a hand on your back, he guided you to the living room where Erwin was still at the piano.

  The musician's back was turned to you, his head focused on the sheet music before him. Even from your distance, you could see the fingers that had restrained you now delicately dancing across the keys as they performed an elegant, classical piece. He was good, just as Levi had said, and he played without a care for the couple engaging in sadomasochistic play elsewhere in his house.

  Levi left your side and drifted closer to Erwin, leaning an arm on the piano and catching the player's attention with a soft, "Erwin."

  "Yes?" Erwin's voice asked beneath his melody.

  "My pet has something to say to you."

  You reddened hotly and gripped your blanket tighter, embarrassed by Levi's words. Erwin chose to finish the song he was already partway through, giving you time to calm down before a sustained arpeggio concluded his playing. The king removed his hands from the keys and rotated on the piano bench, facing you fully with your master standing beside him.

  "U-um," you stuttered under his powerful gaze. You found the strength to step closer, keeping yourself wrapped safely in your blanket. "That...was pretty."

  "Thank you. I'm glad you like it." Erwin smiled gently at your praise. "Though, I'm not sure that's exactly what you were meant to tell me."

  "No, it-- uh, it wasn't." You inhaled, exhaled, then began. "I'm sorry I stole your key, Erwin. I shouldn't take your belongings like that."

  "That's okay," he said. "I forgive you."

  "...Thank you."

  "Can you promise me something?"

  You hesitated. "Um, what?"

  "That playroom is meant for a Submissive and their Dominant. You should not enter it alone. So, I want you to promise me that you won't go in there without Levi, or without Levi's permission."

  Levi emitted an agreeing hum, grateful Erwin continued to give him power.

  "I can do that," you consented.

  "Say it," he commanded softly.

  "I promise I won't go in the playroom without Levi or Levi's permission."

  "Wonderful. I expect you to obey."

  "I will," you whispered.

  Levi sighed, finally having shut down his sadistic mindset. "Sit down, (y/n). You should keep resting."

  "It..." ...might hurt to sit, you wanted to say, but chose to keep that information from Erwin's ears and instead obeyed Levi's command. Sinking into the couch, you were thankful the cushions had enough give to comfortably sit without agitating your injuries.

  "Here, Erwin." Levi had reached inside his blazer and took out the key, presenting it in his open palm. "It's yours."

  Erwin held up a hand. "That's alright. It-" He paused, something else catching his eye. Taking the key from Levi, he examined the red mark that had clearly formed on Levi's palm. "What happened?"

  "Oh," Levi uttered as he clenched and lowered his fist. "Nothing."

  "Just tell me," Erwin encouraged. "Both of you should know I'm not judgmental."

  "I was just testing it," Levi admitted quietly.

  "Testing what?" Erwin pushed.

  "The cane. I tested the cane on myself." He crossed his arms, hiding the injury as much as possible.