Love at First Sight

Caught Red-Handed

As much as I could remember, I always had trouble sleeping. I suddenly woke up and the whole room was dark; Hanji was still on my chest, sleeping quietly. I carefully took my phone out from my pocket, checking the time, 1:34 am. I sighed, it was going to be a long night, just laying here. I closed my eyes again, trying to fall asleep. Out of habit, I tightened my grip around Hanji and buried my head into her shoulder. Her smell relaxed me, the smell of flowers and honey in her hair, must be some type of shampoo she used... combined with her soothe snoring, like a lullaby, it rocked me asleep.

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"Levi!" I jumped to Hanji's loud voice, followed by a laugh. "Jeez, so jumpy, aren't you?"

I rubbed my eyes as I was blinded by the bright light from outside. The curtains were open, letting the light through and I noticed Kika sleeping on the rug. "W-What time is it?" I yawned and stretched out my arms.

"Uh... it's 6:17 am. Why?"

"Nothing, no reason."

"You were up pretty early, weren't you?"

"What makes you say that?"

"I woke up because I felt some tightening around my waist. When I opened my eyes, I saw the bright screen on your phone, so I assumed you were awake. Couldn't sleep?"

"I have problems sleeping."

"Oh... sleep insomnia... I see... do you want some help with that?"

"How are you going to help me with that?" I asked, approaching her. "What do you have in mind?"

"Dunno... I'm still sick, so..."

"'Better than yesterday?"

Hanji nods, "Yeah, thanks again for coming here."

"It's nothing, Hanji."

"Levi, I mean it. That was nice of you to come here and take care of me... I don't anyone has ever done that to me..."

"That's because I'm very different from everyone."

"I'm glad that you're different... Levi, thanks for staying last night..."

"Like I said, it was nothing..."

Hanji slowly made her way towards me, her eyes a bit droopy but I saw happiness inside. She smiles at me and I saw her legs shaking before I see her legs give up. I rush towards her as she falls, catching her in my arms. "Levi..."

"Don't worry... I got you..." I say as I moved my arms to perfectly carry her. I pick her off the floor and I walk back to the couch. "Now, you just need to get some rest. Do you want to get some Chinese food for lunch or something?"

"Sure... I don't mind at all. As long as I get some noodles and some mushroom chicken, please."

"Okay, I got it. I'll be right back, okay?"

"Alright, take your time."

"No need to." I say as I leave. Why didn't I show my glee? I wanted to smile, but my face didn't allow me... 

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Both of my hands were holding a bag full of Chinese food as I made my way up to Hanji's apartment. Some people helped me push the buttons as I rode the elevator up. Once I stopped at Hanji's floor and made my way.

I managed to knock on Hanji's door, calling her up. "Hanji? I'm back."

The door opens and I was greeted by Jasmine. "Levi?"

"Jasmine..." I should've left, but I was cemented to the floor, not ever leaving. I wanted to apologize, but I resorted back to my usual self. "Tch, what do you want?"