Don't Die - Levi x Reader {Book 1}

Chapter 13

It had been ten minutes and (Y/N) was still plastered to the wall of the corridor that Levi had left her in. Her heart was only just beginning to slow and she could feel a sticky layer of sweat covering her entire body.

While her body may have been calming, (Y/N)'s mind was still running a million miles a minute. Countless questions and emotions slammed their way into her consciousness and it was so overwhelming that she nearly wished that she would just pass out. Being out cold on the stone floor would be better than the agony of her overrun psyche.

There were so many feelings that it had taken (Y/N) all of her ten minutes on the ground just to identify a few. Anger, confusion, delight, anticipation, and shock seemed to be front runners with confusion taking the lead the longer she sat. That damn asshole is an enigma.

(Y/N) was sure that she would have remained in her crouch all night had it not been for the arrival of a very concerned Hange.

"(Y/N)?"

Snapped from her daze, (Y/N) raised her fiery eyes to meet Hange's concerned gaze and immediately recognized the worry on her features. Realizing that she probably looked like a rabid dog, (Y/N) attempted to stand, only to find that her legs had yet to regain their strength and crash back onto the hard floor.

"Woah there!" Hange rushed forward and closed the gap between her and (Y/N), gipping her friend's arms and offering some assistance. "Let me help you."

(Y/N) gratefully and wordlessly accepted Hange's aid and leaned heavily on her for support.

"Um, do you wanna tell me what happened?" Hange's voice was apprehensive and cautious. (Y/N) didn't look like she was in very good condition and her eyes were far off, staring into a space that Hange couldn't see.

(Y/N) looked straight ahead and spoke breathlessly, barely able to form a sentence. "No. Take me to my room, please."

Hange gave a (Y/N) a surprised glance. She'd never seen her friend so frazzled before. Her body was limp, almost like she had been training for hours with no break and her muscles could no longer support her. However, Hange doubted that was the case, seeing as she'd found her against a wall in the castle.

Deciding that it would be best to ask questions later, when (Y/N) could actually stand on her own, Hange simply nodded and began half walking half dragging the girl back to the barracks.

(Y/N)'s breaths were still heavy as she hobbled along the dirt path outside the castle. Thankfully, she'd managed to regain some control over her legs and was now using Hange as more of a support pillar rather than forcing her poor friend to practically carry her.

Upon seeing the back door of the barracks, (Y/N) let out a sigh of relief and released a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding. As the safety of the dark, wooden building grew closer, (Y/N) felt her steps quickening. She was much too eager to lock herself inside of her dark room and lay down. She needed some time to process and that just wasn't going to happen if anyone else was around. She needed silence.

Finally, Hange arrived at the back door and pulled it open, leading (Y/N) inside and setting her on the nearest bed. As she eyed the room, she couldn't help but notice the layer of dust that coated the other side. It looked almost as if there were a line drawn down the center. One half was obviously used, with the bedsheets rustled and small piles of clothing scattered about. But the other half was pristine apart from the grit and grime that covered the surfaces. It had to have been months since anyone, including (Y/N), had touched it.

Hange shot (Y/N) a concerned and confused glance and (Y/N) immediately responded, hoping to avoid the questions she knew would be coming.

"Thank you Hange, I really appreciate your help."