ღThose Momentsღ {Ficlet/Oneshot Collection}

❤Beating Heart❤ ►Levi Ackerman◄

You watched the dark haired sadistic man standing at the edge of the wall and remembered back to that particular night.  As a joke, Sasha dared to spike Levi’s drink in curiosity of his alcohol tolerance, and because of that you became his target after many more drinks.  

Although it was most likely a mistake, you remembered especially when Levi had drunkenly lead you two to a dark room and disappeared for hours. And now, after many weeks from that intimate night, you stood next to him casually as one of his subordinates again.

It was awkward, and it was tense as the two of you stood at the edge of the wall. Levi’s emotionless expression left you side-glancing in worry, trying to read anything he may be thinking—which was impossible. Despite the relaxing view of a sunset and warm breeze, you frowned and grit your teeth.

“Now’s not the time to grief, [Name],” his cold voice split the silence as he noticed how quiet you became. That voice—the same voice he used to lure you in on the first day you were accepted into the Scout Regiment.  That voice stabbed you now that Levi treated you differently… as if he regretted you.

*BA-DUMP!* (heartbeats—just in case if you all wonder. XD)

Your hands tighten into a fist as you turn to face him. “I know! It’s just—

“Forget it already.”

“I CAN’T!”

The level of your voice not only caught many heads of your squad team to turn, but Levi’s as well; he glared at you irritatingly which you responded by heaving a sigh. You were used to his death glares that your simple reaction was to rub the bridge of your nose and ignore him.

“Sorry…” you pouted and crossed your arms over your chest. Levi matched your stance while staring out on the lookout; his grey eyes scanned the grounds while you, yet again, kept side-glancing him.

“What’s your problem?” he noticed you looking again. “What’s more important than putting on your 3D maneuvers gear?”

*BA-DUMP!*

“Nothing you will care about,” you grouched at his piercing glare and pressed your hand against your forehead. It was too early in the morning; however you did have a problem.

You loved being part of the Scout Regiment, but…

*BA-DUMP!*

…there was something that troubled you enough that risking your own life was no longer a concern for you. It was someone else’s life you worried about.

You turned your back on Levi, trying to hide your cringing face when suddenly you became slightly nauseous. Mikasa took notice when you had fallen on your knees and rushed over to help.

“A-Are you alright, [Name]?”

*BA-DUMP!

It was a life you haven’t even met, and yet, you cared most about.

You coughed in response at the nasty sensation of progressing vomit wanting to slide up your esophagus. Trying to hide your pain, your lip bled after biting back the sharp cramping. Your hands were clasped at your lower belly as you slowly breathed in and out again and relaxed your shoulders when the pain eased.

“I’m alright now, thanks.”

You answered vaguely, not even looking at Mikasa, and stood back on your feet and joined the squad as they also prepared their gear. Sweat dripped down the sides of your temples as the cramping in your belly started up slowly.  Your body slowly fatigued from the beaming sun and you only pretended nothing was wrong when in reality everything was wrong.

‘What do I do?’ your eyebrows furrow in concern and look down to the ground just as the whole squad suddenly became tense.

“TITANS!” yelled Armin a few feet away causing you become startled.

‘NO!’ you mentally panicked and your [E/C] eyes widened in fear. Not because of the fear to fight, but the fear of injuring a part of you that you had already treasured.

It was not Levi’s life, nor was it any of her squad members.

“[NAME]!” Levi yelled right in front of you while you stared into nothing. Everyone was already attacking numerous titans and you froze in place, gripping your 3DMG blade until your fists became numb.

“GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER!” Levi yelled in your face and even shoved you backwards. You knew he spoke to you but your new instincts were holding you back.

*BA-DUMP!*

“I CAN’T!” you retorted back, throwing your blades on the ground and shut your eyes tightly. Just as Levi was about to leave you behind, you grasp his hand on time and pulled it down to touch your lower belly. The atmosphere between the two of you became muted while the background filled with violence and gore.

Levi now stared wide-eyed, realizing the message you were trying to send him. Your trembling hands topped his and your soft [E/C] eyes pooled in tears while your lips formed a smile; it was obvious to him of what his responsibility now was.

It was a life developing inside you with a beating heart.

“CAPTAIN LEVI!” someone yelled from afar and brought Levi back to the scene. He pulled his hand back, still in shock, and activated his 3D maneuvering gear while you fell to your knees once again.

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