Faults ~Levi x Reader AU~

Chapter 28: The Order

~25 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant~

Shortly after that breakdown, I reluctantly agreed to move in with Levi...not that I had much of a choice, that is. After spending the whole night trying to sooth me as I cried out in my sleep, Levi wouldn't take no for an answer. But, as much as I pretended to sulk about the whole arrangement, I was secretly relieved. Relieved to not be in my apartment alone every night...relieved to feel secure...relieved to feel protected.

So, I moved in. I moved in with my daughter's father...with my English professor. To say I wasn't worried about my friends or school finding out about our living arrangement would have been a major understatement. I was utterly horrified. I didn't know what would occur if that happened. I mean, I was almost certain my friends would have eventually accepted it...though I was also certain it would have taken Connie and Jean the longest to adapt...had they found out. But, that was nothing in comparison to what the school could have done. I had been attending MRU on a scholarship...full ride. Tuition and board included. That's right, my cozy little apartment was actually an expensive student unit offered by MRU. And though I was leaving said apartment, I didn't want to lose my scholarship. Not just then. A prestigious university such as Maria Rose University was not cheap.

It still concerned me, but I just pushed it out of my mind. I directed my focus on adjusting to life with Levi. I had been officially living with him for a solid week, though we had been transferring my belongings for the whole week prior. It was exhausting, but it was done. I still had a few boxes left to go through, but nothing overwhelming. So, I was feeling more at ease. Still, it didn't feel real.

"So, where's my room?" I had asked as I moseyed on in through his front door that cloudy day.

"You'll be in my room," he answered, carrying in a hefty bag filled with some of my clothes.

I lifted a brow. "But, where will you sleep?"

"Tch," he breathed. "In my room."

My eyes had widened in response to his words. We'll be...we'll be in the same room? I was almost certain I had misheard him, at least, that's what I told myself. I even doubted Levi would want to share a room with me. He didn't seem like the type who would even consider living with anyone. Honestly, the bachelor life suited him.

"W-wait, like sharing a room?" I stuttered, meeting his stoic expression.

He nodded, "Yes. That's exactly what it is."

"O-oh," I tried to smile, feeling my heart race against my ribs. "D-does that m-mean we'll be sharing...sharing a...bed?"

He lifted a brow, answering plainly, "That is correct. Is that a problem?"

I could feel my face flush red at the time, my cheeks burning from the thought. He'll be so close to me...hell, we'll be in the same bed. The thoughts of what could have happened between us began to rush through my imagination. The space between my legs tingling as the images of sensual endears occurring between us flashed through my mind. I flushed at the thoughts.

"Oi," he said, beginning for the stairs that led to the second floor. "Are you coming?"

"Oh, uh, yeah," I smiled shyly. "Coming."

I grinned to myself, remembering that first night I had lived there. It was so fresh in my mind, so unreal to me. Though I didn't understand our peculiar relationship, I was grateful. Grateful about the place I was at in my life. Grateful for my family. Grateful for my friends. Grateful for my overall health. Grateful for my sweet little girl. Grateful for Levi and how he wasn't like Andy. So, utterly grateful he wasn't like that monster.