Stuck

Chapter 20

*(Y/N) POV*

Your arms instantly flew out in front of you, the sudden darkness inside the tent throwing you off. You could see a small light coming from the entrance as the opening curtains weren't pinned down to the floor, allowing easier access for people to get in and out of the tent. You made sure that you didn't knock into anything or rip out the tent and destroy Mikasa's good work, hence the hands gently waving out in front of you.

"Hey, Levi? Could you get some light in here?" you asked still searching with your hands.

You heard shuffling from the far corner of the tent as well as a mumbled "Yeah" so you began shuffling in the direction of the noise. Finally your palm met something solid and you began to feel around thinking that you were at the edge of the tent. This wasn't the edge of the tent, however. Something that you quickly realised upon further grasping the firm surface in front of you.

"Hey, brat! If you could stop touching my ass it would be helpful" a voice called through the darkness.

You hand retreated quickly "sorry I was just trying to find you".

You heard a deep sigh and then an arm slip around your waist, the same arm then pulled you into a muscular body, you hands landing on a strong chest.

"I'm right here. Just hold on a second I'm lighting a torch" you heard Levi say.

You then felt his arm leave you and then some clattering of metal and glass as he got everything together for the torch. A 'fttttt' sound filled the room as a match was lit and a small flame sat on the short stick in front of you.

You looked to where Levi was and you noticed that you were nose to nose with him. The shock made you quickly and awkwardly jump away.

"Sorry, sorry" you awkwardly brushed yourself off.

Light filled the room and you finally looked over to Levi, he was looking directly at you unblinking but saying nothing, you couldn't decipher the expression on his face and so had no idea what he was thinking or feeling.

"Right listen, because I'm only saying this once" Levi mumbles and walked towards you.

"Yes I also have something to say to you" you nodded.

"(Y/N) I think I-" Levi was but off by the curtain being ripped open.

"Ahhhh (Y/N) there you are I have something to discuss with you" Erwin smiled when his eyes landed on you.

"Oh for fuck sake" you heard before you felt yourself being tugged forward by your shirt collar.

Your body fell forward and your eyes went wide when your lips met something soft but slightly chapped. Your eyes focused on Levi and you quickly realised that you were kissing him, you gave into the kiss and shut your eyes, relaxing into the moment. You felt his tongue run across your bottom lip asking for access, which you allowed.

Your hands found Levi's chest and the back of his neck feeling his hair, giving into the kiss completely. Levi's hands found your hips as your tongues fought, with him inevitably winning.

"Ahhhhhh power couple" you heard a screech from beside you.

You broke away instantly in surprise and looked to where the screech came from, your eyes met with an excited Hange and a shocked looking Erwin who's face eventually changed to a smirk. You ducked your head into the crook of Levi's neck with embarrassment as Hange squealed and then fell to the floor like some sort of dead fish.

"Both of you leave us" Levi turned to them.

"Sorry Levi, But we really have to talk with (Y/N) but you can sit in" Erwin smirked at you both.

You heard Levi grumble under his breath which made you chuckle to yourself. You finally let go of Levi and wandered over to your mattress that was laid onto the floor, waiting to be slept on. You sat down as everyone else joined you on the mattress.

Erwin nodded in thanks smiling, grabbing Hange by the collar and dragging her over to you all, before finally dropping her in a heap whilst he himself sat opposite you. You felt the mattress dip from beside you and looked over to see Levi sit and then place a hand on your thigh.

"So Erwin What was so important that you had to interrupt us" you asked.

"I'm going to explain to you my plan to taking down the Karnas" Erwin explained.

"Ok go on" you nodded.

"Well for a start I left a map on my desk with our exact location circled on it" Erwin started.

"What! Why did you do that? There going to find us now" you voice went very stressed.

"Yes that's exactly why I did it. So that they could find us. Here we have the upper hand since we'll be ready and know the land better, here is going to be where the fight takes place. I also decided that here would be good since there aren't any civilians, I think I'd be in extremely deep shit if I pulled the same trick I did when fighting Annie" Erwin explained.

"Ok so what part do I have in this plan" you asked.

"Your going to hide, we can't have you in the fight at the very beginning we have to draw them all out, especially Josh, before you get into the fight" Erwin continued.

"Isn't that a little unsafe for all the scouts" you said.

"Everything the scouts do us unsafe, we are expecting a very high number of casualties from both sides no matter what the outcome" Erwin continued.

The mood in the room went solemn just before you spoke "when did you want me to join the fight then?"

"I have a new orange coloured smoke signal, when I fire off that one it's your signal to turn and then join to the fight. It'll be your job to destroy Josh, since he's such a good fighter it's only you or Levi that could kill them. And considering your history, he'll probably come after you, and also it would give you a chance to get you revenge" Erwin explained.

"I'll also be fighting" you heard your father walk into your tent.

"Yes, that was the deal" Levi spoke from next to you.

"You can stay with your daughter until she has to join the fight then you can join our second wave of attackers, I'll give you more information separately later. I think for now, we should rest up since  they could be arriving at any point" Erwin said.

"Right" you nodded.

"In the morning I want the 3 Therions and Eren in the abandoned barn that our camp is built around. If you stand next to the top right hand window you'll be able to see the orange flair" Erwin said before getting up and exiting through the curtain.

Everyone else slowing followed behind Erwin, the tent cleared out leaving Mikasa you and Levi now all awkwardly sitting in the tent.

"I'm going to bed" Mikasa spoke.

"Good night" you smiled.

"Oh, and if you're going to fuck go to the other side of the tent and be quiet" she turned back around to face you.

You felt your face heat up and your face went bright red with embarrassment "ummm uhhh I- I don't think".

"Not tonight tomorrows too important, she can't be worn out before we even start" Levi cut in smirking.

Mikasa rolled her eyes and then began settling down for bed. You then felt and arm wrap around your waist before you were pulled into a pair of lips for a short kiss.

"Be safe tomorrow. I won't see you since we'll have to go to our separate posts. You better survive or I'll reach down into hell and drag you back out of there myself to punish you" Levi let you go and began to walk away.

"I wouldn't be expect anything less of you" you smiled at Levi as he then began to leave, leaving you with a small smile on your face.

"You're so in love with that shortass" Mikasa said from behind you.

"Huh?" You turned to her.

"You your utterly in love with him. I don't know why?" She seemed very annoyed.

"I'm sorry I'll keep that stuff away from you I know you don't like it" you apologised.

"That would be preferred" Mikasa squinted at you as she climbed into her bed.

You smiled at her before changing into you night clothes before finally getting into bed and falling into a deep sleep.

*Erwins POV*

"Have you received a letter back from Nile and Pixis" you asked the messenger who arrived at your quarters just after you had spoken to (Y/N).

"Yes sir here" he responded and handed you the letter.

"Thank you. Get some rest" you told him and he left your tent.

Sighing you opened the letter you received and began to read through it.

Dear commander Erwin Smith

I see you're gambling with yours and your scouts' lives again. What you request of me is quite a tall order, and once again, the walls are putting all of there faith on something that could end us all. These Karnas seem like they are currently more of a threat that the titans themselves, the very creatures that trapped us in the walls in the first place. But I understand how important this fight is going to be and I appreciate you telling me this time and I also appreciate that you are keeping it away from the public. But as you have heard, the Karnas have been hurting and killing my men who were simply doing there jobs and knowing this, if we don't stop them now then the human race themselves could be at risk. We will be there at the time and place you detailed in your letter ready.

Yours sincerely Commander Nile Dok

Next you opened Pixis's letter.

Dear Commander Erwin Smith

Once again another gamble, I can't say that I'm surprised. Everything you do is on a gamble, but I suppose that's never stopped you before. You always won on a gamble and the scouts are at their most successful now all thanks to you. I know the importance of this fight and that is why I will be joining you at the time and place you have detailed, me and my soldiers trust you explicitly Erwin, I hope for humanity's sake you are ready.

Yours sincerely Commander Dot Pixis

All of your pieces were in place... now all you needed was the enemy. Like the letters said once again you'd be doing everything on a gamble, no one, not even you knew how tomorrow was going to go. But one thing was certain. Either way, many would not make it home to their families after tomorrow.

"Erwin" Levi walked into you tent.

"Levi you always shout at Hange when she doesn't knock would it kill you to do the same" you said not looking up.

"Yeah, yeah. Tomorrow your plan. Your gambling again aren't you?" Levi spoke.

"Of course it's a bit of a gamble that they won't be as ready for us as we are for them and that they won't suspect us for it." You said.

"You know people are going to loose trust in you if you keep gambling with all of their lives" Levi grumbled.

"Yes I know. The pile of bodies at my feet will continue to grow. I fear even after my death. People will continue to die because of my ambition. But I can't give up or loose sight, no matter how many bodies lie at my feet." You finally looked at Levi.

"Doesn't it hurt you knowing that all those people have died because of you?" Levi said.

"Not really any more, it's all for humanity after all. I never took you for the compassionate one Levi" you looked away again.

"I'm not. And I guess you aren't either" he said turning away.

"Is that all you wanted?" You asked just before Levi left the tent again.

"Yes that's answered all of my questions. Good luck tomorrow, I hope for everyone's sake your plan comes out with us as the victors" Levi finally said before leaving

"Yes.. so do I".

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AN:
New Book!!!!
I've started a Black Butler, Sebastian+Reader, book 'The Demon Inside' check it out and I hope you enjoy. Once again thanks for reading Stuck and I hope that you are enjoying it.

I have also finished Stuck it is 22 chapters long so that means this book is very close to coming to an end. Knowing this I have decided to write the Merman Levi + Reader book which will be going up just a short while after this one if finished.