A Little Death, L.A

2

YEAR 850

During our expedition, we got word that Trost was breached. We returned as fast as we could. When we arrived, there was a titan sealing the breach with a large boulder. Apparently one of the graduating cadets, Eren Jaeger, could turn into a titan. The whole situation was confusing and new to all of us. Erwin came up with a plan to get Eren in our custody and we ended up winning his trial.

I sat on the couch next to Hange, as she was examining Eren's wounds. Levi really did a number on him. I must say, I'm jealous. Oh how I would've loved to be beaten by Levi.

"Does it hurt?" Hange asked

"Yeah.."

"Yeah? Describe it to me!" I beamed

"Sorry about that. Although the theatrics did get you placed in our custody." Erwin informed

"So.. If something were to happen to me and I was on trial.. would Levi beat me?" I asked shyly

"Don't get any ideas you masochistic brat." Levi chimed in

Erwin praised Eren for his performance at the trial and Levi questioned Eren if he resented him for the assault.

"Still, don't you think you went too far? I mean you knocked his tooth out! Neat, huh?" Hange showed the tooth

"You picked it up? How disgusting." Levi cringed

"This is a precious sample I'll have you know!" Hange defended

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"OWWW!" Hange yelped as they ran into the door and I burst out laughing

"You two are early" Levi muttered

"Section commander Hange?" Eren asked

Levi's squad returned to their quarters before Hange begun rambling about their titan experiments. I followed Levi to the balcony of the castle. I sat on the ledge next to him, our legs lightly touching.

"Captain Levi?"

"Don't call me that, brat"

"But, you're my superior"

"You don't seem to care about superiority when you're fawning over higher-ups"

"Jealous you're not the only one?"

"You wish"

"Yeah" I sigh. I turn to face him, and he's already looking at me. We hold eye contact and the world around us seems to stop. The light breeze causes our hair to dance in the chilling night air.

"Levi.."

"Yeah?"

I stayed quiet for a moment.. trying to find the words to voice my concerns. I could feel his eyes on me, eagerly waiting for me to continue. I usually keep these nagging feelings to myself, to not expose my vulnerability.

"Never mind"

"No, what?"

"I don't know how to talk about it without sounding pathetic"

"I've seen you combat multiple men twice your size all at once and win, you're far from pathetic"

I laughed softly "I think that's the nicest thing you've ever said to me"

"Don't get used to it" he scoffed "Now what were you saying?"

"The upcoming expedition.. people are going to die"

"People die on every expedition Lils"

"Yeah I suppose... if I die, will you take care of Hange for me?"