A Wall Of Blue Roses(Un Mur de Roses Bleues)

So This Is Love

A couple of months have passed and now Claudius was now fully recovered and back on his feet, much to Belle's happiness. Her brother was now happier upon hearing that she had found love with Levi as he would spot them together, even when cleaning which they have bonded over. Everything started to look up for Belle. First, rescuing her brother, a promotion to Squad Leader, then getting the man of her dreams. Could her life get more better?

Tonight, there was a celebration to mark his return and recovery and Belle was now with the girls, getting themselves ready. She was trying to choose a dress to wear.

"Found anything?" Asked Mikasa, coming out of the bathroom in a red silk dress with a cherry blossom in her hair.

"No, not yet." Answered Belle, still rummaging through the wardrobe.

"I'm sure there'll be a good dress to wear." Beamed Sasha who came out in a green gown with a dark green bodice area, her hair not in its usual ponytail and now down and styled.

Christa smoothed out her baby pink gown and looked to one dress that caught her eye as Ymir adjusted her dark navy blue tuxedo. "There's one."

Belle turned to look and gasped at the sight of the dress, the petite blonde found.

It was a white strapless dress that had a frill lining the top, adorned with small blue details. The skirt area was parted with frilly lace down the middle spreading out at the bottom and to top it all off, a blue ribbon sash around the waist tied into a bow at the back. There was also a pair of white satin pumps to match.

Belle was amazed at the sight. It was even the right size. "It's beautiful."

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Upon arrival, the celebration was in full swing as everyone was there. Some came in couples while others came by themselves to hang with their friends. Belle saw Hanji go with Claudius that seemed to warm her heart to no end as well as Erwin and Kristof trying their hand at slow dancing as the music played in the background.

"Why do I have to do the woman part?" Asked Kristof.

Erwin chuckled. "To even things out, when it comes to ballroom dancing.

Belle smiled warmly as she sat at one side of the room and looked around. Sasha had already made a beeline for the buffet table with Connie in tow while the ones who went alone sat at one table, chatting as Mikasa was teaching Eren to dance.

"You know, normally the roles are supposed to be reversed, but hey, let's wing it."

A soft giggle escaped Belle as she sat, watching the atmosphere as she sorted her white lace gloves that reached to her wrists. For a while, she could just sit and watch the whole thing unfold before her. She couldn't see Levi anywhere in the hall. Or so she thought...

Swift as a shadow, a certain captain took her hand gently into his, causing Belle to turn to a sight to behold.

Levi was not in his usual uniform. He was now dressed in a white shirt, a black open waistcoat, black trousers, black shoes and a black blazer, with a white cravat to top it all off. He was now more handsome than before.

"L..L..Levi?" Belle stuttered as her eyes widened.

"Belle, you look radiant. And you're not wearing heels so you could be taller than me." Replied Levi, a small smirk gracing his features as he noticed her white satin pumps.

Lifting her hand, he leaned downward and planted a soft kiss, making Belle blush, before looking back up at her, still smirking as he took a step back, still holding her hand.

"May I have this dance?"

With those words, beautiful music began. Belle felt heat rise to her cheeks even more.