Shattering My Walls [ Levi x OC ]

19. Innocent Bartender

Levi entered the hotel room and glanced around, but he didn't see Rin. Her bed was still messy from when she woke up and her suitcase was unzipped, but the top closed. The question was where was she? It was then Levi heard the muffled sound of the shower running as he sighed, realizing where she was now. The raven shuffled over to his already made up bed and flopped down on it, laying his arm over his eyes as he closed them, his thoughts wandering. But while so wrapped up in his thoughts, Levi didn't even notice Rin had gotten out of the shower until the bathroom door opened. He moved his arm and sat up, but as soon as he opened his eyes, he was baffled by what he saw. Rin exited the bathroom wearing a pair of blue with lace trimmed panties, nothing but a towel on her head and hanging over her shoulders to cover her chest while she rubbed her hair with said towel. The redhead stopped outside the door and opened her eyes to see Levi with a surprised expression on his face as she just stood there for a long moment.

"Oh. Welcome back."

Levi looked away from her, blushing ever so slightly. "Would you mind explaining why you're not wearing anything except underwear?"

She glanced down at herself before back up at Levi. "I didn't know you'd be back so soon and didn't bring my clothes in with me." The redhead answered honestly.

"Right... Well we're making our move on Petra tonight."

"Okay." She replied as she went over to her suitcase.

Rin opened the top and pulled out a blue bra, blue skinny jeans, black and white stripped, V-neck long sleeve shirt, a black beanie, and a pair of socks. Levi quickly looked away as Rin tossed the clothes on the bed and slid the towel off her shoulders, making sure her back was turned to him. After clipping on her bra and putting the straps on her shoulders, Levi peeked back to see the large scar on her back as Rin grabbed her jeans and slid into them before slipping her top on. After putting on the black socks she grabbed, the teen bobbie pinned the black beanie onto her head so it wouldn't fall off, leaving the back a bit baggy. When she was all dressed, Rin quickly made her bed before lifting her arms up above her head and clasping her fingers together, stretching her arms and body before she yawned softly. She then turned and sat on the edge of her bed before laying backwards, staring up at the ceiling until she lifted her left hand straight up into the air, staring at the back of it to see the small scar in the center before closing her hand and laying her arm across her forehead, sliding it over her eyes.

That feeling... Anger, rage, emptiness, sorrow...loneliness. Why do I suddenly feel them again? I hate it... It feels like a cage around me... And yet...all I can find myself thinking about...is Levi. Why...? He's cruel, harsh, cold, arrogant, and... Damn it... Why him...? Why is he the only person who can mix up my emotions like this? Why...?

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Rin and Levi got out of the car, closing the doors as the raven locked the vehicle before the two walked up toward the entrance of the small bar Petra worked at. The redheaded teen took in a short breath before entering, Levi following close behind. When they entered the bar, the scent of alcohol mixed with tobacco filled their noses, nearly making them sick, but they ignored it and kept walking around the bar. But suddenly, Levi spotted a woman with shoulder length orange colored hair framing amber eyes. The male tapped Rin's shoulder before directing her attention over to the counter when Petra stood, cleaning a glass with a towel, a light grin on her face. The two casually walked up to the bar before seating themselves on the red cushion stools, Rin clearing her throat lightly before speaking over to the drunks around the room, though weren't being too loud at the moment.

"Kinda busy, huh?" She asked in a casual tone, scanning around the room at all the drunks who were either playing drinking games or sucking faces with some girls.

"Keeps me on my toes..." Petra replied.

"Let's just cut the shit and get right to it; I can't stand being in this filthy place..." Levi said impatiently, Rin elbowing him in the side.

"Shut it, I'm getting to that..." The teen hissed. "Petra Ral, is it? I've got a few questions for you."

Petra instantly stopped cleaning the glass in her hand and set it down with the towel, looking up at the two. "How did you know my name?" She asked in a straight tone.

"Take us to a more private room and I'll gladly answer that question, Ms. Ral." Rin said.

The ginger haired woman simply nodded. "Follow me." She said as both Rin and Levi followed her down a hallway.

As they followed closely behind Petra, some of the men sent smirks over at Rin as she lightly gripped the bottom of Levi's jacket. Noticing the stares and smirks being sent at her, he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her into his body, holding onto her protectively. When they reached the end of the hall, Petra opened a door, entering with the other two close behind, Levi closing and locking said door after they entered. Once far enough in the room, Petra stopped and turned to face Rin while Levi stood by the door, leaning against it with his arms crossed.

"Now how do you know my name?" She asked.

"I know everything about you, Petra." Rin answered. "Now that I've answered your question, answer mine. Do you remember a little girl with red hair by the name of Rin Amane?"

Petra thought for a moment before nodding. "Such a small and innocent child..."

"Tell me then, do I look so small and innocent now?" She suddenly glared.

Petra's eyes widened as she took a step back. "No... No way... I thought you died from blood loss..."

"Well I didn't; still have the scars to prove it. Now moving past that, did you know my father?"

She nodded. "I knew both you mother and father. My mission was to befriend your father and gather intel on him, but I ended up befriending your mother instead, which was a close second."

"You work for Kazuto Ichigo, correct?"

"Well technically Tamaki Amane, but yes, I do."

"Where's Tamaki now?"

"He should be coming to Vegas soon, within the week."

"You just made my job a little bit easier, Ms. Ral." Rin pulled out the gun from her holster, cocking it before aiming it a Petra, who gasped. "Did you kill either one of my parents?"

Petra shook violently. "N-no! I just stood back! I wouldn't kill them!"

"I've got one final question for you: where is Kazuto's next target?"

Quickly, Petra reached into her pocket and handed Rin a folded up piece of paper with the information she needed written on it as she took it from the trembling woman. "That has all the information you'll need. Now please, let me go..."

Rin stuffed the paper in her pocket before walking closer to Petra, who backed up into a wall. "Do you remember what I said before all of you left me there to die that day?"

She thought for a split second before she shakily nodded. "Th-that you would k-kill all of us..."

"Very good, Petra..."

"Wait, plea--"

Bang!

Red covered the wall as Petra's body hit the floor with a low thud. Putting her gun back in the holster, Rin crouched down and used her sleeve to grab Petra's hand, placing a red kiss mark on the back before laying it across her side. She then stood up and placed her finger in the blood on the wall, writing "CB" next to the large blood spatter. After wiping her hands, Rin walked over to Levi, who opened the door as the two exited. When they got in the car, Rin took out the paper Petra gave her and handed it to Levi as he took it, unfolding it and reading what was written on it.

"That's what Petra gave me before I killed her."

After folding the paper up and handing It back to Rin, he started to car and drove off. "Kazuto is our next target."

"We should get him while he's in the act, on the 16th of December." Rin said.

Levi just nodded. "It'll be easier that way, but we should stake out the place first."

"Fine..."