Return to sender

First date

Papers were signed, belongings gathered and tubes removed, meaning you were now responsible for your own bodily functions. Levi had helped you finish dressing, picking up where a nurse left off and aiding with the more fiddly things like zips, delivering you back into the outfit you wore when standing at the bus station, finally letting him see you as intended. Grey eyes swept over your form as you sat in the chair, final boot secured and he smiled.

"Sorry (F/N) but I didn't think any of my clothes would have fit you."

"That's ok, I don't think they would have suited me either. Much better on you."

"Of course." He rose, bent over to kiss your lips, a habit he'd gotten used to over the past twelve hours as he couldn't quite believe he was able to do so, finally. You pressed back, conveying your own hunger and sighs were shared, incredible glee at being allowed to enjoy physical contact. Levi pulled away slightly, mouths still close and forehead on yours. "I know this isn't what we expected, but at least we're together."

"We can still have fun, right?"

"Definitely. I'll find a way to make physio seem like a nice fucking activity."

"If anyone can, it's you Levi."

"Seriously? I make getting up in the morning sound like a ten year stretch inside."

"But that's what I like about you." You smirked, tentatively attempting to lift your hand to his cheek, getting a few seconds of touch in before having to give up. "You amuse me."

"I amuse you? Well then, I guess I know what my purpose in life is then. Entertaining (F/N)." Returning the sly expression, he straightened and cast his eye around, looking for any errant items as Hange entered, cheerful and wearing a huge smile as usual.

"So, you're actually leaving us?"

"As much as I'm grateful for the hospitality, I think I would like to go home now."

"Well don't be a stranger. I'll see you for check ups, right?"

"Wouldn't miss it." You grinned back, making light of what could've been a very bleak outlook, lucky to be in this position of almost full clarity - the odd word eluded you or made no sense and you fully expected to wake up tomorrow with confusion again. But you were alive, mentally unscathed for the most part and about to walk out with the man you'd been desperate to be beside for ages. Your nurse approached, arms full of tablets that had to be taken, things which would help your recovery and keep the blood thin, preventing the occurrence of another swelling on the brain. It was unlikely, however they took no chances.

"We never did get to ask you (F/N), are you on any medications?"

"None."

"Oral contraceptive?"

"No, I had the coil fitted two years ago."

"Ah, fine then. Won't interfere with that. Although I'd suggest strengthening up a bit before you kids get frisky. Unless that's the kind of thing you're into..."

"We're leaving. Now." Levi held his suitcase handle, coat buttoned and scarf in place as the wind outside still came with a biting chill, snow currently ceased but climate promising more. He scowled at the woman, ready to add to his retort but she laughed, handing you the bag full of pills and potions.

"Have fun with this one, (F/N)."

"Oh I will."

A wheelchair was presented, your carriage for the journey and instructions were given - a transport vehicle would take you home, avoid any icy mishaps and you sized up the gap between you and the new toy, wondering if you could get yourself into it safely. Making a few attempts, you pushed on the arms of your seat, upper body seemingly holding more power than lower and you carefully stuck a foot out, load-bearing limb shaking as a failed switch ended in you flopping back down.