"I-I... huh." Levi sat alone in his room, his back against the chair as he tried to make sense of the thoughts racing through his mind. A moment ago, he had realized that he might have feelings for (Name), and now, he was left alone with the task of processing what that meant and how to proceed.
"Why am I thinking about her so much?" Levi wondered aloud, rubbing his temples. "Why is she always on my mind?" His thoughts flickered back to the forehead kiss he'd given her while she was sick. "Why did I do that?"
It was in that moment, when his fingers had brushed against her forehead in that tender gesture, that he realized what he had been denying for so long. He cared about her. No, it was more than that. He had feelings for her. Deep, unspoken feelings that were starting to unravel him.
Attempt 1: Cleaning for her
Levi stood in (Name)'s room, wiping down surfaces with meticulous care. “That should take care of it,” he muttered, feeling a rare sense of relief. He was used to cleanliness and order, but there was something different about this room. Something personal, something that made him want to make it right for her.
Levi stepped back, surveying his work. He wasn’t sure what he was expecting. Would she notice? Would she understand? Was this an expression of his feelings, or was he simply being… nice? He wasn’t sure. But it didn’t matter. He needed to show her somehow, even if it was just this small act.
When (Name) returned, she smiled brightly at him. “Thank you for doing the chores, Captain,” she said, her voice warm and grateful.
Levi’s heart skipped a beat. That smile. It made his insides flip, and yet, it only left him with more questions. He smiled back, but his mind was racing, his pulse quickening.
"Does that smile mean (Name) has feelings for me too?" he wondered. "Or is she just being polite? I can’t tell... maybe I should bake her something tomorrow... no, that feels too forward. I don’t even know how to bake properly."
Levi let out a frustrated sigh, his hands rubbing the back of his neck. He had tried, but somehow, (Name) still seemed oblivious to the depth of his feelings.
Attempt 2: Baking for her
The next day, Levi stood in the kitchen, his brow furrowed as he looked at the assortment of ingredients in front of him. Baking was something he had never been good at. It was tedious, messy, and far from his usual routine of precision. But (Name) liked sweets. She loved them, actually. And Levi wanted to do something nice for her—something that would show her how much he cared.
He mixed the ingredients with a nervous energy, his thoughts divided between the task at hand and the overwhelming thoughts of (Name). What if she liked the sweets? What if she didn’t?
As the aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air, Levi’s heart beat faster. He was nervous, but he was also strangely excited. This was his chance to show her, to tell her without using words. He wasn’t great with words, after all.
When (Name) saw the sweets, her eyes lit up. "Captain, these look amazing!" she exclaimed, her excitement clear. Without thinking, she wrapped her arms around him in a big hug.
Levi was flattered, a bit surprised, but also unsure. She was happy, yes, but did she realize what he was trying to do? Was this a sign that she understood his feelings, or was she just focused on the sweets?
His mind spun as he stood there, feeling the warmth of her hug, but also feeling a deep uncertainty. She was so distracted by the treats that she didn’t seem to notice how much he had tried to convey with this small gesture.
"(Name) is so distracted with these sweets that she doesn't seem to notice my feelings toward her," Levi thought, frustration bubbling up. "I’ve tried everything—forehead kisses, cleaning her room, baking for her—and she still seems oblivious. Maybe I should buy her something nice, but... no. That’s too forward. What if she doesn’t get it?"
Levi sighed, pacing back and forth in frustration. “I’ve had enough,” he muttered to himself. “Maybe I should ask Hange for advice…”
Seeking Advice from Hange
Levi hesitated, leaning against the doorframe of Hange’s office. Normally, he would never admit to such things, but today, he had no choice.
"I-I need your help," he stammered, the words feeling foreign on his tongue. He wasn’t used to being vulnerable, especially not in front of someone like Hange.
Hange looked up, her eyes wide with amusement. "HA! Levi, you’re asking me for help?" she laughed, her voice full of disbelief. She had never seen Levi so flustered.
Levi flushed a deep shade of red, his usual stoic composure slipping as the embarrassment crept in. But he was desperate, and even if it was Hange, he needed advice. He took a deep breath and forced the words out.
“So you see... I have... feelings for... for her," Levi muttered, his voice barely above a whisper. "And I don’t know what to do. I’ve tried everything, and every time I try something, it doesn’t work. What should I do now?”
Hange's laughter faded as she saw the genuine frustration and vulnerability in Levi’s eyes. After a long pause, she leaned back in her chair, studying him carefully. “Levi... you need to realize that you can't expect her to figure out that you have feelings for her on her own. If you want things to happen, YOU have to make it happen. If you want to confess to her, then you can’t drop hints or wait for magic. Be bold!” Hange chuckled at the irony of her own words.
Levi’s eyes narrowed. “Bold?”
"Yeah, bold! No more running around in circles. Just be upfront, Levi. You’re not a kid anymore,” Hange added with a wink.
Levi wasn’t sure about this advice. He had never been one for boldness when it came to his feelings. But he was at his wit's end, so he decided to trust her—just this once.
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That night, Levi invited (Name) for a small walk under the moonlight, his heart pounding in his chest. This was it. The moment where everything could change.
Levi took her hand in his, and immediately, his body responded. His heart began to race, his palms felt clammy, and he was suddenly aware of every small detail—the softness of her fingers, the warmth of her hand in his.
(Name)'s fingers gently wrapped around his, and for the first time, Levi felt like everything around him had fallen into place. His heart was beating so fast, he could barely think. He wanted to say something, anything, but all he could do was savor the feeling of her hand in his.
They sat together on the rooftop, gazing at the moon. (Name) was entranced by its beauty, but Levi was captivated by her. She was like the moon itself—radiant, unreachable, and everything he had wanted but couldn’t have.
(Name) turned to him, meeting his gaze. Neither of them spoke for a long moment, their eyes locked in a silent connection. Levi’s heart fluttered in his chest, unsure of what to say or do next.
Finally, (Name) broke the silence. “If you keep staring like that, I’ll think there are feelings rising up in those eyes of yours.”
Levi’s heart skipped a beat. Was she teasing him, or was there something more in her words? Was she giving him an opening?
“What if there are feelings?” Levi asked, his voice low and steady as he looked into her eyes. “What would you do with these two hands that hold yours now?”
He let his hand linger on hers, feeling her warmth, feeling the connection between them. He leaned closer, his breath catching in his throat.
“I would love...” Levi took a deep breath, his voice shaking slightly with the weight of his emotions. “With all my heart... to know.”
The air around them seemed to thrum with unspoken words, and Levi waited with bated breath for her answer.
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Under the Moon (Levi Ackerman x Reader)
Fanfiction(Name) is a girl who has thrown outside the Wall Rose. After a life full of hardship, she finally meets Levi. Levi, who is usually the type to yell at others for making a mistake, is kind and gentle towards her in a way that he has never been. (N...
