Smiling isn't that Easy

Chapter 18 - Was that a Smile?

Kari' s POV
1130pm
Christmas eve 24th of December
Kari's Apartment

"....it was nice to meet you Crista. Armin talks highly of you and we've never seen him blush so much.." I say as I give her a hug as my friends starts to head out for the night. 
"Sometimes he needs a little push, he's too smart for his own good." I whispered to her. I can see Armin blushing away and trying not to look me or Crista in the eyes.

After eating so much till our stomach hurts and drinking till Jean and Marco starts singing with Connie and Sasha, we start to throw people out and make sure they get home safe. With the help of Armin of course. With his new girl Crista, he rallied everyone who lives in his building out of my place. Mikasa and Eren stayed for a few to help clean up the mess that my friends left. Erwin, Stacy, Hanji and Mike even came but left earlier since they had plans with their own family for Christmas the next day.

It's just me and Levi now clearing up my living room to make sure that it doesn't look like a bunch of 20 year olds have been partying. I picked up the last bit of gift wrappers and stuffed it in a black garbage bag.

I am beat. I've been planning this party for weeks and now it's over. It was a success with the food and the gifts I gave to my friends. It was a birthday/holiday party for Levi and my friends. I sit on my couch and take a few moments to just take a break before continuing the cleaning.

"That was a great party. Thank you again for doing this for me and for us." Levi pulls me in a hug as he wrapped his arms on my waist.

"This year was extra special cause I've met new friends and it is your birthday. We always have a party before Christmas, it's been a tradition." I look up to him and smile.

Every since Levi and I grew close as friends, it's been a lot easier to smile on my part. With him though, I'm not sure. I see him once in a while but I haven't seen him with a smile that goes all the way to his gorgeous eyes. I do feel that he is comfortable enough that he shows emotions other than angry or annoyed.

"Is it also a tradition for you to go to Napa on Christmas? Alone?" He asks me as he pull me down to the couch and stay there in each other's arms, cuddled up like it's the most normal thing.

"Yes, like I said last night, you're more than welcome to join me." I take my hand and cup his face, enjoying the tingling feeling everytime I touch him.

"I know and I'm going with you.  I usually just fly out to LA but I've decided to keep you company."  I notice him look at the clock. "3 minutes and I'm another year older." He takes a deep breath and let it out.

"I have one more present for you." I smile at him. "But, you have to close your eyes first." Levi close his eyes and my heart starts to beat faster, I'm more nervous than I thought I would be. It's now or never!

I lean in and cup his face tracing his lips with my thumb before leaning in even more, closing my eyes and softly kissing him. He leans in and accept the kiss. He starts to nibble my lower lip and I fight for domination. He push me on the couch combing my hair as he enjoy his present from me.

Human nature to get some air, we both pull out from the heated kiss and I can't help but smile. "Happy Birthday Levi." I whisper against his lips before pecking him again. His eyes are twinkling as he tower over my body on the couch. He and I are both panting. Levi Ackerman smile, I can see his pearly white teeth, he is really smiling, those smile that are contagious and brings out the happiness all over his handsome face.

"Oh my God! Is that a smile Levi? " I asked. He turned his face away from me, blushing.

I take my hand and force him to look at me.

"Shut up!" He barked. I giggled and can't believed I've seen him smile, a real smile.

"Make me!" I smirk and that's when he look at me seriously and my heart starts to beat just as fast and I know I might regret challenging Levi Ackerman.

He leans in forcefully and kiss me again. Fighting for domination, hands all over each other's body. Sexual tension finally releasing from hiding after all those days flirting and cuddling.

"Don't you ever challenge me Lancaster cause I will always win. You might be a Chef but you're dealing with one badass lawyer. Remember that! " he whisper, seductively and very sexy tone.

Fuck! What did I get myself into?

I don't care!

Levi Ackerman is a great kisser.

A/N: they kissed!

Sorry for bad grammar.

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