what matters // levi x reader

Chapter 20

[ 2 Days Later ]

[ (y/n)'s POV ]

It was late at night when I decided to go check on Levi once again. I was worried sick, he had yet to wake up. As I was walking down the long hallways, I was accompanied by the rain, which I usually liked, but not under these circumstances.

I entered the room and shut the door gently.

"Hey, you."

I turned around only to see Levi resting his back on the bedframe, his eyes meeting mine instantly. I rushed towards him and without hesitation, hugged him tightly.

"Easy brat, my ribs hurt like hell."

"You finally woke up." I whispered as I buried my face in the crook of his neck.

He returned my embrace not long after. One hand stroking my hair as the other rubbed my back. Though, his grip got tighter, bringing me even closer to him.

"I'm sorry." he said.

"For what?"

I tried to look at him but he wouldn't let me, as if he didn't want me to see his face.

"That bastard.. you know..." I remained silent, my heart breaking after feeling his body shiver at the thought. "I can't believe I let him touch you."

"It wasn't your fault Levi, you couldn't do anything. You were tied up."

His hands traveled from my back to the front of my body. He unbuttoned my shirt, revealing the bruised side of my chest. His fingertips brushed over them tenderly, fearing the possibility of hurting me further.

"Shit."

"It's okay. It's almost gone." I assured, smiling softly at him as my one hand cupped his cheek whereas the other brought his closer to my chest.

"How did you manage to save us?" he asked. "Did you kill him?"

"I killed them both." I whispered back.

He placed his hand on the back of my head and brought my face closer to his, resting his forehead on top of mine.

"You did what you had to do. You are brave, you saved us both. Besides, I would have killed them for what they did to you even if you hadn't." he added while stroking my hair.

I kept staring at his piercing eyes, feeling my heart beat faster than ever. And we stayed like that for a bit, staring into each other's eyes.

"Did you carry my ass all the way here?" he joked, trying to lighten the mood.

"Yes." I chuckled.

"Didn't know you were that strong." he said while pinching my cheeks.

"You owe me a massage though, my whole body is killing me! You are so heavy." I teased.

"I don't mind." he said, his hands landing on my thighs.

"H-Hey!"

He silently chuckled.

"You are so handsome when you smile." I said, moving some loose hair away from his face.

He leaned in and our lips met. We kissed passionately for what felt like forever. We missed each other. I missed him.