cigarette daydream | levi ackerman

Chapter 8: Levi's skate date

Rico was standing at the side of the rink door smiling at you, proud and appreciative of her student. Levi sat in the crowd seats behind her with his hands intertwined in front of his mouth, leaning forward watching, infatuated with your every move, although his face unbothered and plain. The cold atmosphere was cancelled out by the warm feelings you bought to him.

It was hard to manipulate what Levi was thinking every chance you had to take a glimpse at him. It made you uneasy, but figure skating was something you've been doing since you were knee high, making you regain confidence as you know you put your heart, soul and strength into it. Also Rico was always praising you so that cancelled out your negative thoughts. Why was Levi so hard to read? The feelings you were feeling for Levi before were being channelled through your balletic, limber flow, and you wanted it to touch Levi's heart. This feeling helped you show passion in your motion. It made you a little dismayed, but you also thought it seemed a bit too early to deduce whether you liked him in the way you thought you'd felt.

Your harmonious and rhythmic piece ended with an abrupt finale of you; back arched, head up, right arm upright and levelled, reaching upwards with your hand slightly closed and your finger pointing up, left arm flowing beside you, left leg bent in front with the right leg at the back, supporting your body weight.

Levi's eyes slightly widened for a split second and he slowly moved his hands from his face to his lap and straightened his back. Rico almost crying skated towards you clapping her hands with a rhythmic speed as you straightened yourself back to normal. "Bravo! Brava! Rico so happily shouted towards you with pride and hugged you. She released you and put her cold hands to your warm face. "You, (y/n) will win this years championships and that is a fact." She said as she smiled at you. You smiled back and put your hands on her hands. "Thank you and I sure hope I do. "

You saw Levi shuffle in the back and looked towards him, resulting in Rico turning around to look at him as well. "How did you find that? She's a real star." Rico said almost tearing up again, whilst intertwining her hands and bringing them close to her face. "And pardon my manners, but I didn't catch your name, what is it? "

Levi almost being enchanted by your skating was still apprehending your talent. He stood up and walked towards the entrance to the rink. "Levi and yeah...she's good." Levi said whilst looking at you. You couldn't help but smile and Rico gave a small 'aww' whilst looking at you.

"Okay, from the top (y/n) and after I'll leave you two alone." Rico said whilst skating towards the walls of the rink to watch you. Levi stayed at the entrance to capture a superior view of you and didn't move. They both watched you until the end of your session, both satisfied with what they had just witnessed from you. You were happy to entertain.

After Rico left, Levi looked around the ice rink from the entrance and then looked at you. You looked at him with a soft smile and said "If we go up to the front counter, they'll hopefully have ice-skates your size, come on." You said whilst skating towards him. You came to the entrance, took your skates off and walked with just your socks whilst Levi followed behind you. The front counter wasn't very far so putting shoes wasn't very necessary. When you reached the it, you hopped over the counter whilst Levi stood at it. "What size?" You said looking back at him. He told you his size and it was easy to find, quickening the journey. When you got back you put your skates on and waited for Levi.

"Ready?" You said looking at Levi who was still sat at the bench. "Yeah." He slowly said as he looked at his skates then at you. Walking on the floor outside the rink seemed like a piece of cake to Levi which was a start...until you got onto the ice. You reached the entrance of the ice rink and pushed your foot back, motioning you to glide forward, leaving Levi wobbling with his skates at the entrance, trying to get used to the skates and the ice. You looked back at him and chuckled. "Do you need help?" You asked him with a hand on your hip. "Nope I got it." Levi said as he tried with his utmost effort not to slip whilst holding onto the wall. He was shimmying his way around the ice rink, holding onto the wall for dear life, trying not to slip and make a fool of himself. It was clear he had never ice-skates before. But just to tease him you said "Wow! Look at you go!", earning you a 'shut up' from him. You chuckled and slowly skated towards him trying not to off put him. "Let me teach you." You said looking at him with a small smile. "Tch, fine." Levi said looking at you.

(Short time skip~)

"...and lift a foot at a time up since that might be easier." you said facing the same way as him and looking at his feet. "Try it." You said to Levi and skated out of his path. He tried...but fell. You applauded his effort but also laughed out loud. "Okay shut up." Levi said struggling to get up. "Here, take my hands and I'll help you." You stood in front of Levi with both arms stretched out waiting for Levi to hold on. He hesitantly looked at your hands but slowly took them and you pulled him up. You felt a sort of refreshing electric feeling travel through your fingers and hand, when you touched Levi's. You maintained holding hands and waited for him to stand stably. Once it seemed so, you looked backwards and slowly started skating back at a pace you thought suitable for him. He wobbled, but your feet guided his. You giggled and tried to keep your arms strong so he had some good support. He fell a couple times after, trying his hardest to balance. And after a couple more falls, both of you were laughing now, which you were happy you could bond over. You smiled at his attempts.

Shortly, you were both skating, (Levi sort of) in silence secretly enjoying each other's company, with only the sound of both your blades knocking the rink as you both steadily glissaded across the ice. Occasionally, your eyes would meet, leaving a small pink tint across your face. You'd put your head down to try to hide it, leaving Levi curious. You were skating backwards in circles as Levi skated forward towards you as you lead him. It was a sweet sensation for both of you to be in each other's presence like this, warming each other up. You wanted to do this forever. 'I hope Levi is enjoying this' you thought to yourself cherishing this instant.

You bit your lip and looked at Levi who was staring at you. You couldn't take your eyes off Levi either and you smiled at him. He tightened his grip on your hands a little and gave a smile back. You never wanted this to end.

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