(Levi x Petra) Shock

Chapter Twenty-Six: Lovers

A/N: Just to put it out there.... I DO NOT WRITE LEMONS!!! Sorry. And I know how to spell electricity.

(TIME SKIP: Two weeks later because why not? Oh, and Petra has been released from the makeshift hospital.)

The moon had shone through Levi's drapes, giving the room a dim glow. Well, at least he thought it would glow if the light hadn't been shining. Paradis Island had finally hooked up their... el-eck-tri-si-tee. So now, with a flick of the switch, artificial light would blink on and fill the room up. Though Levi wasn't a fan of most modifications, he had to admit... he was impressed with this modern magic. He never had to waste money on candles again!! However, due to the after-chill of the rain, the night had chilled with a cold that was most unbearable. Not even Levi could beat this one.

He snuggled up in one-too many blankets, but in this temperature, it was enough. The insulation was enough to make Levi feel like he had been out in the sun all day. A fire had burned in the hearth, adding more light to the dim room. In Levi's hands was a mug filled with herbal tea, warming his hands even more due to the conduction. His navy-blue eyes blinked with a great amount of sleepiness. All he expected that night was just some light-reading and sleep. But that wasn't given to him.

As if timed by Lady Ymir or something, Levi had heard three knocks on his door. He placed his mug upon the nightstand, placed a marker in his book, and left his cocoon of blankets. Once Levi hit the open air, the freezing, cold air had started to feast on his flesh like a Titan. His knees grew weak, his body began to shiver, and his teeth were almost chattering. But as his unplanned visitor began to knock, he had to suck it up and stomp his way to the door.

Each intrepid step had been with anger at this unplanned visitor. The rooms outside the bedroom had been dark, what with the lights switched off. Not to mention that it was so... flipping...cold!! As soon as his hand touched the cold, metal knob, his temples began to pulse. With a twist of the doorknob, he yanked his door open with a forceful pull.

"Yes?" He said almost angrily, but softened his expression upon seeing who the visitor was. Petra.

Her hair had been in it's usual orange cut, but her skin seemed pale, her eyes seemed sunken, and her teeth was chattering. But regardless, she still kept her smile.

"Hi, Heichou," she replied, careful in case anyone was out there, "Might I come in. It is an issue of utmost importance."

Though Petra could sound serious to any passerby, Levi somehow knew that this wasn't an important matter. But regardless, he let her in, all-knowing of the act. With a not-so-elegant run, Petra had stepped into Levi's apartment. Suddenly, he didn't care that it was late at night. Night was their time.

"How are you feeling," he said, smiling.

"I-uh-brrrr," Petra replied, unable to say much with the cold.

"Oh, do forgive me," he replied. He eyed top to bottom. She had been dressed in warm clothes, but was it warm enough? He walked over to his room, upon which she followed him. Though she was cold, Petra was smart enough to analyze the current state. The crazy amount of blankets, the tea and book on the nightstand, the fire in the hearth, the dimmed lights. He was probably so warm and toasty, and she ruined it.

"Sorry, Levi," Petra said sadly, now feeling safe to call him by his name, "I'll go."

"No, no," Levi replied, smiling a tad, "Stay."

"It's just that I haven't gotten the electricity-"

"What?" Levi interrupted, a look of confusion upon his face.