Half and Half (Oblivious!Eren x Reader x Slight!Yandere Levi)

Many Attempts

The next morning, you stood outside and fed some horses with apples that you found in the kitchen. Eren was still asleep in his cell so you didn't want to bother him. The air felt cool on your skin and the wind blew your face. You were in a good mood today. You happily hummed to yourself while feeding a horse.

"You look like you're enjoying yourself."

You sighed and took a deep breath, ready to engage a conversation with the man you weren't supposed to come in contact with.

"Good day, Corporal." You spoke without looking at his figure that stood behind you. His voice wasn't far away and it wasn't close either.

"Good morning." He took a couple steps forward as you gave some space between man and horse.

"You're pretty good with horses." Levi commented as he raised one hand for the horse to lick.

"Ah, yeah... Uhm so... How are your injuries?" You shyly spoke, taking a couple more baby steps back.

"I'm fine, don't worry." He answered.

"Oh.... That's good..." You cleared your throat, removing a strand of hair from your face due to the soft howling wind.

"Y'know, I'm gonna go and check on Eren. I'll see you." You bid him a brief farewell before walking off.

"So do you want to stroll around town with me today?" He asks you in a tired voice, causing you to stop halfway.

"Ah, no thank you sir." You continued on forward.

"...... If I ordered you, would you do it as a soldier?" He spoke.

".... Corporal please, I have.... More important things to focus on." You nodded, never looking back as you walked away from the scene.

His eyes followed your every movement with a hint of sadness. He knew that he had already lost against Eren yet he found himself still trying to get your attention.

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Later that same day, Levi attempted to approach you once more when you were alone again. You were washing the dirty cloths that has been used for cleaning. Your sleeves were rolled up and your hair was tied up in a bun. As he came close to you, he had stopped to think of how to approach you. A part of him wanted to scare you in a teasing way but he decided it was not the best option to do. He simply started out with a light tap on your shoulder, causing you to turn around. His shadow hovered over you as you watched with slight caution.

"Oh, i-it's you again...." You stuttered, continuing your duty.

"Do you need any help?" He knelt down with you, watching your hands scrub the dirt off the cloth in the bubbly tub.

"No thanks. I can do this alone." You responded.

A short pause came in. Levi had to admit it, he was dying out there. He didn't know how to make a good impression. No words would come from his mouth, no ideas ran through his head. He was merely a pile of mess with no plan of action whatsoever.

"Are you just going to sit there and.... Watch me, sir?" You hesitantly spoke which caused him to snap out of his own mind.

"Hm?" His eyes were now focused on you.

"Isn't there... Anything important that you have to do right now?" You asked.

"Ah no. That's... Why I'm here." Levi explained.

"Okay then...." You awkwardly replied.

For the time being, he stayed with you, as quiet as ever, never looking away from you. He studied your facial features and your hand motions. He couldn't help but smile softly. Unfortunately, you didn't notice his smile because you were so worried about him. You focused on your chores without giving him any eye contact. You knew that he was staring at you but you decided not to notice. Eren's warning was repeating inside your mind over and over. You had to keep calm.