In Another Life | Levi x Reader/OC

A Twinkling Star

The following week almost felt too good to be true. For the first time since you had joined the Survey Corps (and ever, really), you actually felt relaxed and stress free. Everything was tranquil and still - there were no deadlines to follow, no sudden expeditions to instantly jump on, and no immediate enemies to concern yourself with. It was an odd change of atmosphere; you weren't accustomed to this kind of optimism and serenity.

Ever since Historia's coronation, a weight had been lifted. There was hope for humanity's victory, and that notion spread throughout all of Paradis. Things were starting to look up, especially for the Survey Corps.

This unexpected shift set the mood for all of the soldiers involved in the Scout Regiment. The younger scouts were much rowdier than usual and more people wanted to enlist. Although you knew you weren't supposed to be joyful about it, it was slightly endearing to watch it all transpire in front of you.

The tasks you were given throughout the week were not anything strenuous. Levi was much busier than you were, for obvious reasons. As captain, he needed to work closely with Erwin to discuss future matters relating to retaking Wall Maria. In fact, it was settled by Erwin and the other military leaders that Levi would be in charge of holding onto the titan syringe he obtained from Kenny before he passed. He also made it his duty to help out Historia with passing favorable laws for the Underground.

Levi was in and out of meetings all day, sitting in with Erwin, or conversing with Hange about Eren's progress regarding his hardening ability. You helped out whenever you could by checking in on the rest of the squad or even assisting Hange with some of their research since they had asked you for some help. They were in the process of creating something called Thunder Spears that would be used to attack titans. The idea seemed far-fetched, but knowing Hange, it could be created successfully.

You and Levi kept busy in different ways, and although you were around for some of his duties, you weren't always able to talk or be around him. There was some distance between the two of you in the mornings, only being able to exchange longing glances down the hall or during meals.

And yet, in spite of your conflicting schedules, he still always found a way to make time for you.

Sunsets became your thing. Each late afternoon, Levi purposefully sought you out to drag you outside and onto the balcony.

That was the other good thing about no longer being seen as shitty fugitives - Levi's squad had some special treatment when it came to resting locations. The building you were currently residing in almost seemed too fancy for you - definitely far fancier than you were used to.

But hey, you weren't complaining. The view was fantastic from where you were.

Each and every single day since the coronation, the two of you went outside to see the sunset together, watching time pass. Sunset admiration turned into stargazing since it seemed like both of you found it difficult to call it quits when it came to talking. The two of you talked about a plethora of different topics - some of it was silly nonsense, but it always made sense to the two of you nonetheless. Other days, you'd talk about deeper topics such as your childhoods and specific experiences, both good and bad. He brought up the work he had done with Historia quite a good amount, and it was honestly very admirable. You could tell that he was passionate about helping people in the Underground. It made sense given all the trauma he endured, and to know he wanted to prevent that from happening to the other children living there now was truly brilliant.

The memories from the past few days were ones you knew would come to haunt you in due time. The memories were beautiful, and that was exactly the problem. It almost felt like a dream. Levi made you feel like you were floating, each kiss sending you higher and higher above to reach for the clouds. Every hug, every compliment, every gentle expression - it surged through your body and intruded into your heart causing it to flourish even more. None of his affections went unnoticed or ignored.