An Unexpected Love Story~

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*Levi's POV*

The mirror was staring at me from across the room. The fittings had already been made, and the outfits had already been decided. But I can't say that eases any anxiety. But I knew this mission was important. The fashion designer had made some bad business deals with the wrong people. He needed to be taken care of. 

"Hey, Levi you ready in there?" The designer asked. "we need to start taking pictures soon." He stated.

"Yes sir." I said. 

"Boy, I already told you to stop calling me that. My name is Kenny, call me Kenny." He said annoyed, I could already tell he was rolling his eyes.

"Yes, si- Kenny, be out in a sec." I stated. Finally turning my eyes away from the mirror. I walked to the door, opened it, and walked towards the set. A lot of other models talk or adjust their outfits. I was honestly shocked I made the cut, after all, I'm aware is not the tallest. The photographer summoned me onto the part of the room with a white sheet covering it and some props for me to pose with. I followed her instructions exactly. 

*After the shoot*

I wasn't interested in talking to the other models. After all, the last thing I wanted was an emotional attachment to this place. All I need to do was walk the stage tomorrow, and then exterminate Kenny afterward. I suddenly felt a hand on the middle of my back. 

"I'll be honest with ya kid, you did a lot better than originally expected." he said staring at me with a deadpan expression.

"Thanks?" I questioned, I couldn't really tell if that was an insult or not. I wasn't exactly good with social queues, but then again I didn't really try.

"Ya know, If you were taller you'd make the perfect model." He said removing his hand from my back.

I didn't say anything in response just narrowed my eyes at him walking away. His comment infuriated me, usually, if someone made a short joke I'd just be able to kill them. But the boss wants the honors on this one. "Okay everyone, you're excused for today. Remember 7 o'clock sharp, we need everyone ready by 1. Have a good night." Kenny announced now in the center of the room. 

I walked to my dressing room not being disturbed by any of the other models beside me. I entered the room and slowly changed from the stuffy outfit I was wearing into something much more comfortable. Grabbed my bag and made myself back to the base. Making sure that along the way I wasn't getting followed. 

Our base was located underneath a store, owned by the boss. "Welcome sir, would you like the regular?" Sasha asked chowing down on a SlimJim behind the counter.

"Of course," I said rolling my eyes. That bitch is always eating. She took one last glance at the store, making sure no one was in it. When she finished her observation, she signaled me to go to the back room. I followed her signal and headed to the back of the store when there was and keypad hidden under a desk. I typed in the 8-digit code, I heard the release of air as a secret door revealed itself. 

I opened the door to reveal the secret staircase. I carelessly stepped down the staircase, it was dark and eerie until I got closer to the end of the stairs where I could hear the voices of many other agents. I opened the door to see a bright light opposing the darkness that was the small room with stairs in it. I entered the room and received a chorus of bows and greetings. None of which I care about. 

I walked to the other side of the room where the elevator waited and entered it. I pressed the button to level 1. Lighting up a reddish color in acknowledgment of it being pressed. Slowly the elevator hit the second floor, then finally the third. The elevator doors opened to reveal agents in their cubicles doing research. I walked into the room, and unlike earlier, there were no greetings from other agents. The room was set up awkwardly, the cubicles were split in half so it was an open space leading up to the room where the boss resided. I walked to the door and gave it a good knock. "Come in"  Came from the other side of the door.

I opened the door and entered it gaining the attention of the boss. Erwin.  "status update?" He questioned with his chin resting on his while making eye contact with him. Levi closed the door breaking their connection. 

"Everything is going perfectly to plan."