Is This Love?

Heartbreaker

Rivai Ackerman POV

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The three days that went by blurred together. It seems Mikasa has driven closer to me for some reason. I never could tell what was on a woman's mind since I never had one of my own. I was cleaning my horses stall in blistering heat. I had my scouts cloak and jacket off with my shirt unbuttoned to keep myself from dying in the heat. I wiped the sweat off my forehead with the back of my hand. I shoveled up the old bedding into a wheel-barrel and set the shovel aside. I rolled the wheel-barrel away so it can get dumped and I returned with the fresh bedding. I laid down the soft dirt in buckets full. Didn't take me long to do that and put my horse away. Locking up the stall I scooped up my jacket and cloak starting to make my way indoors. Historia and the others just looked at me in awe as I headed to my quarters. Oh brother.. They are acting like they've never seen a man's bare chest before. I kept that thought to myself though. Typical women. I cleaned up my already clean room and changed. I buttoned up the cuffs of my top and adjusted the collar. I had reached down to pick up the belts before a knock on the door was clear to my ears. I raised a brow and walked over to it opening it.

"What is it now? I am not cleaning your horse's stall Hist...." I cut off when my eyes saw Mikasa standing there. She adjusted the scarf and looked down at me with raised brows. "Sorry. I thought you were Historia for a moment. She was busy drooling over me.. I thought she might want me to clean that stall for her." I sighed and rubbed the center of my eyes. "Did you need something?"

"Sorry if I disturbed you. I was just walking around and thought I'd see how you were doing?" She looked down and brought her scarf to her chin. I reached up and lowered it as our eyes met.

"You weren't bothering me. I was only about to put the belts back on. We have an expedition outside these walls to do today. Surveying the area. Seems the Titans slowed some since Annie has been crystallized." Mikasa nodded and returned her eyes to mine.

"Levi, Do we really need to survey today? I mean... The others are wore out. We might be vulnerable for an attack." She spoke softly and I removed my hand from her scarf.

"It was Erwin's orders. Not mine. I can talk to him but there's a chance he won't go for it." I turned away and pulled on the belts fastening them on then tightening them. I made sure there was an inch of room from each belt against my clothing. They were fitting perfectly. Not too tight. Not too loose. Mikasa had looked away as I was putting the belts on. When I finished, she looked at me and took a deep breath.

"Okay Heichou. I'll let you finish dressing." She closed the door and walked down the hall leaving me with a small frown. I pulled on Scouts jacket and sighed. Why does she do this to me? I guess I can try to ask Erwin to call the expedition off. At least until until tomorrow or the day after. The thoughts ran through my head until I eventually came to the agreement to just speak with Erwin. I walked out my room and headed outside. Erwin was with his horse, feeding it along with grooming it.

"Ano... Danchou?" I looked up at him. His blue eyes met mine and he smiled.

"Konnichiwa Levi. What do you need?" Erwin spoke cheerfully. He was in a good mood and that was a good thing.

"I was wondering. May the survey be called off until tomorrow... or the day after? I've seen them all.. they look wore out from this heat. We would all be easy prey for the Titans." My deep voice seemed tired and somewhat annoyed.

Erwin was thinking for about five minutes until he turned back to his horse and closed his eyes. "Very well. You have a point there. I'll make it the day after just to be safe." He ran a hand through his blond hair and dismissed me. I sighed and just walked away. Eren was looking at me at the whole time. I gave him a look that would kill if that were the case. He instantly glanced away from me and returned to what he was doing. Erwin had spoke out to the others about the change in the expedition. I was leaning against the barrels with my arms crossed. I let out a sigh and looked up to see Mikasa walking to me.

"Heichou.. I heard the expedition was called off. Did... did you make that happen?" She raised a brow.

I nodded and spoke up. "Yeah. You had a good point. It's too hot and even I'm wore out to do anything."

"Oh..." She blushed some and I turned away starting to walk inside. She followed and pulled her scarf closer to her chin. I took a breath and made a left towards the stairs. I didn't know she followed me to my quarters until I felt her tug on my sleeve. I turned and looked at her only to feel her pull me closer. Our lips touched and she leaned down a little so that I wouldn't have to go on my tippytoes. My hands gently grabbed her arms as her hand tightened on the collar of my shirt. Our lips parted a little for some air but soon after we were kissing again. Her hand moved and rested on the side of my neck as my hands slid up her arms and I clung onto the scarlet scarf. I kinda felt like were being watched but I was obviously too distracted. My heart was racing and I can feel hers against my wrist. My heart was warming up from the years of it being.... well... cold.

Eren POV

I put my horse away and decided to walk inside when I spotted Mikasa following Levi into the fortress where we all stayed. I raised a brow and kept some distance between me and them. I know how heichou is and I didn't need him snapping at me. I hid behind a wall and saw them heading upstairs. I can tell Levi wasn't aware of Mikasa on his trail. When they disappeared, I started to walk up stairs after them. I narrowed my eyes until I made it to the top of the stairs. They widened when I glanced over at them a little in the hall. Their lips were locked together. It seemed Mikasa had bent down some for Levi's sake. He is shorter than me and her by three inches. I felt my heart ache to see them and I just looked down turning to walk back down the stairs. I headed back outside with a frown on my face. Armin looked at me and raised a brow but he kept his distance from me.

Rivai POV

I felt Mikasa pull away some and her face was still inches from mine. I opened my eyes and one of my hands left her scarf to glide across her cheek. Her dark eyes met mine and my eyes softened making her blush. Her hand left my neck and I eventually released her scarf all together. She had leaned into my hand on her cheek and closed her eyes. I smiled slightly. It was only a slight curve of my lips but it was a smile to me. Mikasa pulled back and glanced at me.

"I'll let you go now. Thank you Levi.... for what you did about the expedition." She still had a faint red tint to her cheeks still. I lowered my hand and nodded with a small sigh before walking into my room and closing the door. She watched me go and smiled to herself turning to walk away. I leaned against the door and took a deep breath. We kissed. What does this mean? I thought to myself and placed my fingers to my lips. I wouldn't fully say it was a first kiss... I mean.. Kinda was since I hardly ever showed any interest in well, anyone really. I still felt her close to me which made my cheeks turn shade of red. I cleared my throat to try and pull myself out of the thoughts of what happened. It was too good to be true.

Mikasa POV

I kissed him.. I hope I didn't force.. Or make him embarrassed or anything. I didn't mean for it to happen but it just did. I have grown fond of him even though he hurt Eren in court. I liked the feeling of Levi's lips against mine. He was gentle with it. I was walking down the stairs practically lost in thought about my first kiss. I almost walked into the front doors until I looked up and stopped myself. I took a breath to contain myself then walked out going to Armin. I looked over and saw Eren sharpening a knife. He looked hurt for some reason. I felt the need to go check on him but something kept me from doing so. Did he see? I thought quietly and turned to my friend who started talking about some random subject. I wasn't paying attention at all but I felt Eren's gaze on me. I hope he didn't see but if he did... I want him to understand how I feel. Levi isn't that bad... I think I am falling for him much faster. It's dangerous to bring his walls down but I was willing to take that risk.. Seeing his smile again would be a gift.

The End of Chapter 2.

I hoped you liked it. I made it longer and saved them best parts for last. RivaMika for lifeee.