My Little Brat

Sleeping Child

Eren's POV

Levi had asked me out! I couldn't believe it!

He told me I should go to bed, but I was restless. I couldn't sleep no matter what I tried. I tossed and turned for hours before deciding to go get some tea.

'Maybe some tea will help calm me down... '

I thought to myself before getting out of bed and going to head downstairs. I saw a light at the end of the hallway and knew that Levi was still working. I walk up to the door and knocked quietly.

" Heichou? "

I asked softly as I looked into the room. To my utter disbelief and amazement, Levi was asleep. One hand holding his pen loosely and the other under his chin. His eyes closed and breathing soft. My eyes widened and I walk a little closer. It was cold and he had the window open. His small body seemed to be shivering a little. I sighed and leaned down, gently lifting him into my arms. He was heavier than I expected but just barely light enough to carry.

He stirred slightly as I blew out the lamp and carried him out of the room. I got to his room and opened the door. I set him down on the bed and pulled the covers over him gently, kissing his forehead. I was almost out the door when I heard him stir. He groaned a bit and by the grimace on his face I could tell he was in pain.

'A nightmare...'

I thought to myself before sitting down on the other side of the bed and stroking some hair out of his face gently. I rubbed his back slowly and softly, trying to soothe him.

" Shh... It's okay. "

I say quietly.

He starts to calm down and hi curls up a bit. His breathing is soft and quiet, and his small body curled up. He seemed almost like a child. My sleeping child. When he slept his face softened and his constant glare began to fade. He looked younger and younger as his face softened and he began to look truly like a child.

After a few hours I kissed his cheek gently and readjusted the covers before heading to bed myself.

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The next day my eyes opened slowly and I smiled a bit, remembering Levi and the day prior. I sit up and get ready for the day. Levi comes in and smiles a little. My eyes widen at the gesture because he smiles so rarely. I've only seen his smile a few times.

" Good morning Eren. "

" Good morning Levi. "

I say confidently and smile as I walk up to him. I kiss his cheek gently and walk ahead with a slight giggle.

He stands there for a moment, eyes widened slightly as rosy blush forms across his cheeks.

He walks slowly behind me, now composed as ever. His blush gone and his smile faded. I slow down a bit and let him catch up.

" We aren't required to do anything today... What should we do? "

He asks me quietly.

" I have an idea. You need to trust me though. "

" When haven't I? "

" When you first met me."

" Oh shut up you brat. Tch. "

I chuckle a little as he rolls his eyes and walks ahead.

" Wait for me! "