"I don't think people love me. They love versions of me I have spun for them, versions of me they have construed in their minds. The easy versions of me, the easy parts of me to love." Roxanne Westbrook believed love was a complex emotion; either it existed within beings, or individuals were void of true affection. Despite this ideal, her face was always plastered with a smile and her social butterfly status never seemed to falter considering the circumstances. Twenty-four with a stable career as an accountant at the renowned Brightfield Law Firm and surrounded by trusted friends, Roxanne was oblivious to the dangers lurking in between the minuscule cracks, and the perpetrators shrouded behind them. That was, until a devoted lawyer by the name of Levi Ackerman caught her attention at a local bar one night, who would then eventually hurl Roxanne into a horde of unrequited dramas, disturbing secrets, betrayal, and most importantly, one unexpected love story.

[Attack on Titan FanFiction] Cocky bitch. That's how people would describe her, or at least it'd be something along the lines. Meet Hazel Adler. Complete contrast to other typical girls her age. Admittedly, she never understood other girls and their bizarre interests. Like another feral cat thrown into a society of imperfect humans, a magnet of trouble and attentive stares. She's reckless, rude and just doesn't give a damn of what others think of her. Not your classic goody-good character, eh? Always loaded with written lines of sarcastic insults, she’s ready to put up a fight with anyone ... and everyone. Last thing to come to her mind was love, but she'll eventually be victimized to this 'force of nature' when Corporal Levi steps into the game himself.

// LONG TIME, NO SEE: Levi x Reader, Modern!AU // We met in the orphanage. You looked so unapproachable, so rude. But, as all stories go, it wasn't as it seemed. We became quick friends. Best friends, even, though you wouldn't ever admit it. But we both knew it. And even though you always looked angry and you hardly ever smiled... Everything was great. We were fine. We were alive, we were wanted, and we were happy. But you were adopted, and I was left on my own. You left me all by myself. You promised me something the day you left. You promised me that we'd find each other again. This time though, it'd be on the outside of the fence we weren't ever allowed out of. I miss you already. It's been a while since I've heard your voice. Do you still remember mine? Do you remember my name? Someone mentioned your name. Maybe it was only someone who shares your name, but maybe, just maybe, it's you. But... do you even still consider us friends? Am I still someone to you? Levi... we finally found each other again. It sure has been a long time, hasn't it? // DETAILS: // Welcome to LTNS! This modern AU sets the scene in an orphanage. Originally written in 2015 when I was in middle school, it was reworked to better represent who I am as a writer. If you've read it before, I'd love for you to read the updated version, but the original sits at the latter half of this book - it is completely untouched, and it is the exact same as it was when I originally wrote it for those who would like to read that version. This story is tagged as mature for its language and for mentions of blood, scars, nonconsensual touching, etc., so beware if any of these are triggering to you. There is also sexual content in the story. This story's MC (Y/n) will be female with she/her pronouns.

Love can really be something. I know, because I had a few stabs because of it... [#95 in Mystery/Thriller category as of 150630!]