Levi x Eren One Shots

When Barriers Fall

Levi's POV

Who would have predicted that one day the invincible Levi Ackerman would feel so torn apart?

Less than a day ago I was still the fearless leader who dared to kick humanity's only hope square in the face but now I'm nothing but a fool. Today, I lost them all, my comrades, my friends, even my best friend - the girl who cared for me much more than I deserved. The Levi Squad, gone in an instant.

I can feel myself breaking at the seams.

Who am I to promise to take care of Eren and his emotions when my own emotions are rampaging through my shattered soul?

How can I keep Eren safe if I'm like this?

I wish I could tell him the feelings I have locked away in my heart but I'm prevented by the fear I've built up, all these barriers I built to protect myself from heart break.

When we make it back to the city I ignore all of the stares directed my way and all of the pressing questions attached to the ends of them. Suddenly my path is blocked by Petra's father. I look up into the man's eyes but everything he says fall upon deaf ears. I side step past the not yet grieving father who doesn't know of his daughters demise.

I walk at a brisk pace, avoiding everybody on the way to the castle. When I finally arrive, I waste no time and head straight for my chambers. The door shuts behind me and I let out a breath I hadn't realised I was holding.

Each step it takes to walk to my bed is antagonizing. I let myself fall face first into the abyss of pillows and my duvet. The raw emotions boiling inside of me are too much to bare. Before I know it, tears flood my face and sorrow makes itself at home in my soul.

My bedroom door makes the familiar creak which means it's being opened and I regret not locking the door. I'm hoping it's just my friends Erwin and Hanji checking in on me but then I hear that unforgettable voice;

"Heichou? Are you alright?"

That brat! Why did he have to walk in now, when I'm in my most vulnerable state. I turn to glare at the boy and but I didn't expect his reaction to seeing my weakness. He rushes to my side and scoops me into a soft but firm hug. How can this idiotic boy just waltz into my room and make my heart beat faster.

Eren grabs a soft handkerchief from his pocket and uses it to wipe away my tears, I close my eyes and he unexpectedly kisses my eyelids
"You never have to cry alone, Heichou. I will always be here for you."
I smile and when I open my eyes I see Eren's cheeks are tinted pink and he avoids eye contact. He is cute when he is flustered.