Learn to Love Ackerman [Levi x Reader]

12 - Both

Your POV

I panicked internally as I heard Levi's footsteps get closer. I felt the bed dip just to the side of me. A warm arm was wrapped around me. He then moved his hand to my back and rubbed up and down. It felt really nice.

"I'm sorry Levi. I'm not comfortable explaining what just happened."

"I don't expect you to. I understand how it feels."

I looked up and faced him, but his gaze was elsewhere. Levi looked so pretty in his more vulnerable state. Removing all that grumpy exterior, he was like a gentleman.

Without giving it a second thought, I leaned in and gave him a quick kiss on his cheek. He whipped around to face me, holding onto his right cheek. I smirked at him through hooded eyelids.

"(Y/N)... what.. why-"

"Don't think too much of it. It's my way of saying thank you to a cute guy."

Maybe it was me just being drunk off my lingering sadness or my desperation to get close to someone, or both. No regrets that's for sure. Levi didn't seem to mind it. Instead of repelling away, he kept his gaze on me and had a slight tint to his cheeks.

Levi now had a different look on his face. His gaze pierced through me. I noticed he started to lean into my face. Alarms went off all over me. It was so tempting, but I didn't want it. It didn't seem right.

I held a finger to his lips and kissed my finger as if I kissed him. He pulled back annoyed.

"Tch. You're such a tease."

"I'm sorry, I'm just confused right now."

"...I get it."

We sat there for a bit longer. The memory I just had started to fade. My mind was prepared to block it out once again. I shifted my attention to Levi, who looked nervous and slightly embarrassed.

"Levi? How did you get into my room in the first place."

I waited for a response. I swear I saw him go red by the second. His head stayed down, refusing to look at me.

"Levi?"

I called out with a slight playful tone. I move his hair out of the way to peek at his face. In that moment, we dropped all formalities. We were just two people with unresolved emotions.

"I wanted to ask you something, and when I tried knocking, the door was apparently opened already. You didn't close it very well. Be careful about that next time."

"Yeah, I guess I was so tired I didn't even notice. I'm glad you were the one who came in... what was that question you wanted to ask me?"

Levi's POV

I shook my head at her.

"I don't think it's the right time to ask after what just happened.. I'll ask you again some other time."

She looked at me and pouted.

"Please Levi? I'm better now, promise!"

I contemplated for a while, but decided to ask just to get it over with. With a sigh, I straightened my back and looked into her pleading eyes.

"I just wanted to apologize for my asshole behaviour..."

(Y/N) looked at me and urged me to go on.

"And... I was wondering if you could be my secretary again."

"Oh."

She was quiet, probably contemplating on how to answer. I was slightly hurt that it wasn't an easy yes. Deep down, I was really hoping she would agree.

"You should consider it. I'll treat you better this time."

I think my tone was a little off with that one. Maybe I sounded a little more on the conceited side. (Y/N) chuckled which made me confused.

"Humanity's strongest is practically begging me to be his secretary? Is that what's happening?"

She laughed a little louder which made me click my tongue. I didn't choose the title.

"Brat. If you laugh any louder, everyone will get suspicious."

(Y/N)'s gaze turned serious for a moment, which made me regret my choice of words.

Maybe I shouldn't have called her a brat.

"Why do you want me to be your secretary again? I thought you were fine on your own."

My face heated up, I tried to not let it show. I was put on the spot. I didn't rehearse for this question. Her eyes were trying to meet mine, but I looked anywhere else around the room, trying to find an excuse.

Just tell the truth maybe? Don't lie Ackerman.

"I.. *sigh* After you left, I noticed that I wasn't able to work like I used to. I guess I got comfortable with you helping out, but I failed to appreciate it at the time... I'm sorry, but.. I do need you."

Nov.20/20