In Another Life | Levi x Reader/OC

The Coronation

"Eden," you heard a voice whisper. "We have to get up."

With an irritated groan, you tightened your grasp around Levi's mid-section to press him closer against you. Forcefully - yet somehow gently - Levi detached your arm from him and set it down beside you. He shifted his body to the left to break free from your enclosure, and just like that, the body that had kept you warm and cozy all night was no longer glued next you.

You sighed, slowly fluttering your eyes open to glare up at him. His legs were hanging over the side of the bed while he began throwing on his clothes from the night before.

"What time is it?" you asked hoarsely, rubbing your eyes with your hands.

"About 8:15 a.m.," he answered gruffly, pulling on his cotton trousers. His voice sounded raspy and deep - much deeper than you were accustomed to hearing. To say it didn't sound sexy as hell would be a lie.

He twisted his body around to face you after applying his clothes, then leaned over to give you a kiss on the forehead. You were never one for such small, affectionate gestures like forehead kisses, but coming from him only made the love in your heart continue to bloom.

"We've got a long day today," he said next, picking up your nightgown to pass it to you. "Better start getting dressed."

Another sigh escaped you as you sat up, taking your PJs from him begrudgingly. "How are you able to get out of bed so easily?"

"I slept far more than I'm used to last night," he slipped on his shoes, "probably way more than necessary."

You huffed, throwing the nightgown over your head. "Pretty sure we got the recommended amount of sleep suggested by doctors."

"Yeah, but we're soldiers," he elaborated. "Sleep hardly exists for us. Even four hours of sleep can seem impossible."

You responded with an eye roll. "Correction: I think you mean yourself. Of course you're not gonna sleep if you glue yourself to a chair all night. I still try to get my full eight hours of sleep each night, and on a bed mind you."

He smirked, leaning over to give your lips a quick peck. "Well, maybe I won't have to sleep in a chair anymore."

"Yeah?" A timid smile formed on your face.

"Mhm." He pressed his lips against yours again, and you reached out a hand to cup behind his neck to pull him in closer. A mild exhale escaped his nose as his body relaxed against you. He raised his hand to hold your cheek while your lips parted. The kiss was filled with nothing but tenderness.

After a few more seconds, Levi pulled away and scowled. "Your breath stinks."

Heat rose on your face from the sheer embarrassment you felt from his comment. "So does yours. It's sorta what happens when you sleep for a long time. Ever heard of your mouth drying up?"

His mouth curled into a smile.

Oh. He just wanted to piss me off.

With yet another eye roll, you shoved his chest away and stood up from the bed. "You're annoying."

"And you're gullible," he shot back. "Always so defensive."

You swatted his arm lightheartedly. "Shut up." The heat was burning your cheeks. "I'm not gullible."

"Right," he said, his tone unconvinced. "Just defensive."

"And you love being a dick," you replied, slightly affronted. Levi grabbed your arm from behind to turn you towards him.

"Apparently you love it though," came his next reply. He cupped your cheek to kiss you on the lips again.

Levi was a lot more sweet and affectionate than you were accustomed to. This behavior was unexpected coming from him. It threw you off, but at the same time, you melted into him each and every time.