𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 || 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐢 𝐀

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝟒 : 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬

LEVI POV

Levi's mind whirled, bewildered by the emotions swirling within. The memory of (y/n)'s closeness lingered, haunting him. Her face, inches from his, still echoed in his thoughts.

Their almost-kiss lingered, a promise unfulfilled. Levi's control had slipped, exposing vulnerabilities he'd long suppressed.

But it was her gentle touch that truly unsettled him. (y/n)'s soothing caress on his back had awakened unfamiliar sensations - serenity, comfort and a deep-seated longing.

For the first time, Levi felt the warmth of genuine solace. Her kindness pierced his armored heart, exposing hidden fissures.

In the silence, Levi relived the moment:

(y/n)'s fingertips tracing his spine, calming the storm within.

Her empathetic gaze softened his rugged edges.

Her whispered words, were a balm to his fractured soul.

The experience was novel, yet intoxicating. Levi craved more.

His thoughts wandered to (y/n)'s fragile smile, her laughter and her unwavering courage.

The ghost of (y/n)'s touch lingered, beckoning Levi toward redemption.

In this fragile, uncharted territory, Levi found an unsettling truth:

He was lost in (y/n)'s eyes, and he never wanted to find his way back.

Levi's gaze narrowed, observing Hange and (y/n)'s burgeoning bond. Their frequent encounters hadn't gone unnoticed. His calculated mind assessed the dynamics, intrigued by (y/n)'s influence on his loyal associate.

Hange would approach Levi with a knowing glint in her eye.

Like one time when: "Levi, you won't believe what (y/n) did today."

He raised an eyebrow, inviting her to continue.

"She spilled Coke all over herself," Hange chuckled. "Clumsy, yet hilarious."

Levi remembered how his expression remained stoic, but his thoughts betrayed him: Tsk, clumsy.

A flicker of amusement danced on his lips, escaping his control. A faint smile, barely noticeable, hinted at a deeper connection.

Levi's eyes drifted, lost in thought. (y/n)'s carefree nature had breached his defenses. Her quirks and vulnerabilities captivated him.

His mental ledger updated:

(y/n): Unpredictable. Courageous. Beautiful.

Levi's gaze lingered, his thoughts consumed by (y/n):

Her laughter, a melodic symphony.

Her resilience, inspiring.

Her touch, haunting.

For the first time, Levi's rigid control wavered. (y/n) had awakened emotions he'd long suppressed.

In the silence, Levi confronted the truth:

He was invested in (y/n)'s well-being.