Falling For You (Levi x Reader) Slowburn

Chapter 16:

Y/N was startled awake by a loud groan from the upper bunk, her heart racing as panic briefly washed over her. She blinked rapidly, her mind struggling to catch up, alarmed that something was happening. But no. It was just Anna, groaning in agony. Y/N's pulse slowed, and she exhaled deeply, sitting up in her bed.

She rubbed her eyes and looked up. Anna was holding her head like she was trying to keep it from splitting open, her face scrunched in misery.

'I knew that was coming,' Y/N thought as she let out a sigh, the memory of Anna's heavy drinking from the previous night flashing in her mind. Y/N swung her legs over the bed, her bare feet hitting the cold floor as she moved. Her eyes landed on the untouched glass of water on the desk. The one she'd left for Anna the night before.

Shaking her head, Y/N grabbed the glass and walked over to the bunk. Anna's pained groans filled the room as she sat up, her movements slow, deliberate, and clearly accompanied by a throbbing headache.

"Here," Y/N said softly, offering the water.

Anna squinted at her through one eye, wincing as the sunlight poured through the windows. "Thanks... Can you close the damn curtains? The light is killing me," she muttered.

Y/N held back a smile as she walked over to close the curtains, leaving the room in a softer, dim light. The tension from the night before still lingered between them, but for now, it felt like they had a temporary peace. Anna might not be ready to make amends, but neither was she willing to shut Y/N out completely. At least not while her head felt like it was about to explode.

As Anna gulped down the water, Y/N sat on the edge of the desk, her eyes lingering on her sister. The unease between them simmered, unspoken but very much present.

'She still hasn't forgiven me,' Y/N thought. Although she wasn't entirely sure what had upset Anna, the tension made it clear that something was still off between them. Anna must have regretted handing over her uniform so easily the night before. She could sense it. But why had she hidden it from her in the first place? The question gnawed at her, but she forced herself to push it aside. For now, she was just grateful that Anna had returned the uniform.

By breakfast, Anna looked slightly more alive, though the deep shadows under her eyes and the way she moved screamed misery. Gunther didn't look much better. His face was pale, and his eyes were bloodshot from the night before. The rest of the squad found their misery wildly entertaining, laughing and teasing them mercilessly, while Y/N remained more reserved, lost in her own thoughts.

She barely touched her food, her mind elsewhere. Levi hadn't shown up for breakfast, and Y/N couldn't help but wonder where he was, what he was doing.

Her chest tightened as her mind drifted back to last night, replaying their conversation, their shared moment. They had connected, more deeply than she ever expected. Her cheeks flushed slightly at the memory, and her fingers nervously fidgeted with the collar of her sweater.

Once breakfast ended, Y/N slipped away. She had duties to attend to, and she needed her uniform jacket. Both hers and Anna's were hanging by the wardrobe, neatly placed as if nothing had happened. She grabbed the one she assumed was hers, not thinking twice as she slipped it on, the fabric familiar against her skin.

But something felt... off. The faint familiar scent reached her nose. She paused, frowning as she looked down at the jacket, suddenly noticing small scuffs and wear marks that hers didn't have.

'Anna's?' she thought.

Y/N took off Anna's jacket, but as she slid it off, she froze, feeling something small and hard in the left pocket. She paused, puzzled as she held the uniform jacket in one hand. With her other hand, she reached in, her fingers curling around a cold object. When she pulled it out, her heart raced a little.