Levi Ackerman x Reader

Pretty as a Picture (fluff)

Levi Ackerman x gn!reader

Fluff

When you're exploring Marley with Levi and co., you find yourself enthralled with some new technology...

Warnings: cussing

When you and the others left for Marley, you had no idea what you were getting yourselves into. You were terrified that the outside world was going to be a vision of disaster and leave your high expectations completely unmet. However, when the boat began to dock at the port and you got a glimpse of the bustling city, you practically had stars in your eyes.

"Hange! This is so exciting! Look at all the new developments!" you gushed, taking in the foreign sights. They agreed wholeheartedly, rambling about certain things they had read about over the years that were going to be investigated today. Levi wanted to roll his eyes at your over the top excitement, but he had to admit he was very curious about life in Marley as well. As the boat started letting people off, you nervously ran your fingers over your outfit, desperately trying to straighten out the high quality fabric of your disguise.

"Are you trying to impress these people or something? Stop fussing. You look fine," Levi said, leading the way off the boat without giving you a second glance. You looked at Hange, who just shrugged their shoulders and ran after Levi. You and the Survey Corps captain were in the newer stages of a relationship. You had known him for years, rising up the ranks together, and had shared a close bond for most of that time. Not too long ago, you both realized your relationship held the element of attraction for one another and after an awkward confession from the both of you, your deep companionship turned into a budding romance. It was all new territory for both parties, neither of you having much experience in the dating department, and the two of you were trying to figure out the right balance between your old selves and new title as lovers. You tried not to worry too much; Levi didn't seem the type to break up with someone. If he chose to be with you in a romantic way after being your friend for so long, you'd most likely be together long after your bodies were consumed by the soil of your shared grave.

You hurried off the boat, your party waiting for you with anxiousness to get the trip started. On solid ground once more, Levi took his usual spot next to you. You smiled internally at the gesture. This relationship would have no hand holding (for the foreseeable future), but his closeness, akin to a guard dog, was better than that. Out of the corner of your eye came a flash and both of your heads whipped around to see what it was.

"Hange!" You pointed to the area from which it came, "What is that?"

"That's a camera! It makes photographs like the one we saw in Eren's basement," they explained.

"So cool," you breathed out. "What I wouldn't give to have one."

You suddenly found yourself being dragged over to the camera, Levi having an iron grip on the extra fabric of your sleeve.

"My partner wants one photograph, please," he told the man working the contraption.

The man laughed a little, clearly figuring out you weren't from the area. "One photograph, huh? That's quite alright." He turned to address you. "You can sit right here and pose."

You nodded, slightly nervous but trembling with excitement as Levi handed the man the money.

"I'm going to count to three and when the flash is over, you'll be good to go."

You weren't quite sure exactly what to do with your body as the man started his count but when you saw Levi watching you intently, you relaxed and broke out into the biggest smile. The flash went off and you were told to wait a few minutes for the photograph to be ready.