It all started when she saw him staring at her. They just came back from another expedition outside the walls. She was talking to her squad, instructing them of what to do with the notes and different specimens of plants and insects they gathered outside the walls.
The truth was, she often caught him staring at her before, but with the look of disgust in his eyes, then in just a matter of minutes, he'll approach her and will start spouting potty remarks on her, which varies to "you look like shit, you smell like shit and everything shit" . What's odd this time is that she can't figure out the expression on his face, much more to her surprise even if he saw her looking back at him he didn't look away, he just kept on staring at her then with no further ado he turned on his heel.
Then there was a time when they bumped into each other. Usually she would get a smack from him or again one of his infamous harsh potty remarks, but he just shrugged it off this time with a "watch where your going next time, you wouldn't want smacking your face on the wall next time would you shitty four eyes. " hmmm, strange.
What could be his problem, it's never like him, is he being possessed or something?
Someone bangs on her door. She jumped in surprise being so caught up in her thoughts. She yelled for them to just enter the door. Levi came in with stack of papers in his hand
She scowls at his presence.
"The hell Levi, can't you enter the fucking door quitely. You almost gave me a heart attack you shortass. "
"Tch, I always enter like this before, why complain now, besides don't lecture me of proper manners when you just barge in my room anytime you want. "
She rolled her eyes and goes back in reading her notes, "Whatever, why are you here anyway? "
"Erwin says he needs it tonight."
"Huh?" She took the notes from his hand and read it. Levi watched her expression dropped while reading it. He raised his eyebrow on her.
"Fuck, I forgot about this. "
He crossed his arms and leaned against her desk. "Then, just do it already idiot. "
"I know, but I'm still not done with the plans I'm making for the modification of the new equipment I'm working on for capturing titans. I need to finish this tonight so I could discuss it to Erwin and the higher ups for funding tomorrow in the meeting. "
He snatched the papers on her hand. "Fine, I'll take this, just finish what you have to do." With that he heads for the door.
She blinked, she can't believe he wanted to help her willingly.
"You sure? But... "He snapped his head to her direction.
"What you wanna do it instead? Fine." he extends his hand holding the papers towards her direction.
" No, no, no!, it's fine. I'm grateful. Thank you Levi." she smiled softly at him.
He didn't reply, instead he turns his back quickly to hide his blush.
She's still looking at her door several minutes after Levi left.
"He's really strange. He never usually do my work unless I buy him tea or a broom in exchange."
She touched her lower lip with her forefinger. She gasps and straightened her back on her chair. "Could it be that, he likes me.? "
"Oh," she started to blush at her thoughts.
"Well he never really had someone before, and by the looks of it he never has a girl at present too."
She thinks about all the woman who had interacted with Levi in the Survey Corps for as long as his stay in the army.
There's Petra but she's too young and shorter than him. He said before when she pestered him about her type of woman that he likes someone who's taller than him. So erase Petra.
It couldn't be Nanaba too, because Mike will surely freak out if that happens. She caught them in Mike's room once when she just entered unceremoniously. And Levi seems to be annoyed with Nanaba as many much he was with Mike. Because she's also fond at teasing Levi until he snaps, and that very annoying blank stare she throws at him that rivals his murderous one.
And there's no way Nanaba would cheat to Mike, she knows her friend very much, Nanaba is very loyal to him. They both are.
Also, much to her amusement and Levi's despise, they always tag team on pissing him off. (Poor midget. )So no way it could be Nanaba. So again, erase, erase, erase. The only female left is... Me?
She giggles at that. She set that thought aside for the meantime and started working on her project. I have to finish this first, them I will deal with you shorty after this.
It was past midnight when she finished her paperworks.
She went out of her room and head for the mess hall. She wants to have something to eat first before going to sleep. She can't remember having any meal today aside from the bread Moblit took the very task on shoving inside her mouth. She is very sure that if he could chew the food for her instead he's going to do it too.
On her way there, she passed Erwin's office ('hmmm, the lights are still on, maybe he's taking overtime revising plans on their new expedition. )
She just passed the corner of the floor when she heard the door creaked open. She stopped on her tracks and took a peek.To her surprise it was Levi who came out. It's not unusual since even the two of them had spent late nights going over their plans too. But what's odd was that, he is not wearing his uniform. Only his white shirt. The sleeves are folded up to his elbow, his ever present cravat now missing around his gorgeous neck. It's evident that he's tired already but, if you squint a little bit you could see that he has a small smile on his lips, which no one could notice but her.
The door opens slightly wider and there she saw Erwin, in his sleeping robe.
(What just happened in there? )
Levi nods his head on Erwin, he is about to leave so she quickly hid herself behind the corner.
She heard the door closing but instead of going to the mess hall for some food, she just trek her way back to her room. Suddenly lost the small appetite she had.
Zoe leaned against the door of her room as soon as she got inside. She hugged her arms around her knees. She's bothered by what she saw. What's the meaning of that, Are they...?
She woke up grudgingly, head throbbing from the lack of sleep thanks to a certain shorty. She hadn't sleep well. As much as she wants to keep herself from those disturbing images she had last night. She found the battle futile since all she can think about was that damn shorty this past few days.
(Damn. Was it just her hallucinations. Could Levi really be gay? Was that the reason why even though he knows a lot of girls are having a crush on him, he never very paid them any attention because he's into guys? Ugh! She has to know everything about this.)
She wasted no time preparing for the day. She has more important things to do. after smoothing the wrinkles on her uniform, fixing her messy ponytail into not so messy ponytail, wearing her glasses and brushing her teeth, she made her way to her lab. She has to gather all the things needed for the meeting.
She heard voices behind the door of her lab which could only belong to Levi and the other one...
(Oh! It's Eren!
my favorite Titan boy is waiting for me. ) She giggles. She forgot she was feeling bad a while ago.
She listened to the muffled voices behind the door. She leaned her ear as close as possible against the door.
"Stop fidgeting like an idiot and fix yourself. You look like your shit is about to leak out your ass."
"Uhm, s-sorry captain, I'm just worried what kind of experiment Squad leader Hanji is going to do to me today."
"Tch, whatever it is be sure you can stomach it. And stop worrying brat. I'll be watching you two. I'll be close enough to interfere in time in case she loses herself with you. I will make sure you will make it alive after she's done with you."
Eren shifts nervously. He's having a second thought of speaking to his captain about his feelings. The feeling of his boots on his face still fresh on his memory. He doesn't want to be the receiving end of his captain's wrath again, that is why he is very careful in his actions when Captain Levi is around.
"That's not the only problem sir. "
"What is it now? His brows twitched in confusion.
"What if- what I fail? What if I can't seal the wall? What if I can't defeat all of our enemies." He saw him clenched his fists on his lap. He feels sorry for the brat. He's just a child but his has already given a great responsibility. And he's feeling very pressured right now but he has no other choice. He has to do it whether he likes it or not. Humanities faith is on his hands.
" Just concentrate in your trainings. Don't think of anything else, I don't think your brain could handle thinking ever things that much. Leave the rest to us. Remember your the only hope we have. So focus on that. My job here is to always protect you and keep you safe, even from that four eyed freak. "
"Thanks captain. "He smiled timidly at his captain. He did the right thing this time. He's glad he made this little talk with him.
"Oh," she was touched at their conversation. It's's the first time she heard Levi openly said to someone he trust them and cares for them as far as she could remember.
Could it be that, Levi likes him too.
Eren is taller than him. And he's spending a lot of time with him lately. And he also said that Eren is the best when it comes to cleaning.Levi loves cleaning...So he likes someone younger than him huh. He could dominate Eren easily too. Levi seems like the man who wants to dominate in bed. So there's a big chance for the two of them.
She took a deep breath and composed herself. She entered the lab, faking a smile.
She opened her door in her usual grace. Slamming the door against the wall. Eren jumped in surprise and almost squeak in surprise and fear. Levi just shoot her a deadly glare.
" Hello there, oh! what a great day today hmmm. My favorite sweet little Eren is here to see me. You can't wait to have some moment with me alone huh. "
"Y-yes, I mean it's not like that squadleader Hanji. " he squirms on his seat, he has this urge to run to his captain and hide behind his back.
"Shut up, in case you forgot, I'll be supervising using you two. "He scowls at her.
She scowls back at him, "Yeah, yeah. As if I would hurt my sweet little Eren. "
He scoffs "I don't trust him with you. "
She waved her hands dismissively at him.
She went on her desk and took all the scattered documents lying on it.
She turned to Eren. "After the meeting we will meet at the old castle ground alright? "
"Y-yes Squad leader." he stood up from his chair and saluted Hanji.
She smiles sweetly at him and ruffled his hair.
She went out of the door to go to the conference room. She was walking a few steps ahead of Levi.
He stares at her back. He's completely aware of her odd treatment towards him and he doesn't have a fucking clue as to why she suddenly becomes cold to him this morning. The fuck did he do now?
They were nearing the room when Mike suddenly appeared out of thin air at his back.
He took a big sniff at him, then at Hanji's direction. He eyed him sideways.
He doesn't want to deal of this dog's bullshit right now so he shoots him the most murderous glare he could muster. Which was taking no effect.
"Keep your stinky nose away from me sniffy. "
Mike didn't even flinched at his venomous tone. He just smirked at him. "I smell something. "
"Me too. You smell like horse shit, now get away from me, before I shove my boots up your ass. "
He snorted, Zoe heard the commotion from her back. She turned her head and noticed Levi looking pissed, while Mike is just snorting at him, he seems amused at something the midget said.
"I'll let you do it only if you could reach my ass Levi.
The looked that Levi gave was murderous, but again, Mike doesn't care. He's confident he could handle him if ever he turns into beast mode.
"Now, now, don't be too hard on me, besides I know the reason why your being grumpier than before. I know your dirty little secret."
If only Erwin doesn't need the best soldiers on this war, he would have murdered Mike years ago. Much more everytime he remembers the time that Titan sized asshole he dipped his immaculate face in the mud.
"Don't worry grump, they're safe with me. And if you need advice I'll be happy to guide you all the way. " he winked at him and walked past him towards the room with a goofy smile on his face.
Zoe took her seat. Her brows knitted in confusion.
She picked up some of their conversation, and again, some disturbing thoughts flooded her mind.
('What does he mean by reach my ass? Dirty little secret...and safe with me?
God!can he really take someone like Mike? He's almost double his size! )
Her eyes widen at the image of Levi and Mike in bed and doing some *ehem, but on the other hand, They are Humanity's strongest and second strongest. So there's no doubt they could handle each other. Her eyes widen in realization.
( 'Does that mean, Levi doesn't literally means he likes men taller than him, but larger than him. No way! Mike is too big for his size, It's impossible for him.)
She blushed at the thought running in her mind, some positions flashing inside her head. She squirms on her seat. She has to stop, before anyone could notice what she's thinking.
The fuck!, she can't concentrate. All she can think about was Levi s preference. She keeps on looking at all the people inside the room. Observing his interaction with them, hoping she could find a clue or whatsoever.
Erwin is talking and Levi is listening attentively. He seems to b absorbing every word that comes out of his mouth, or he was just fond of observing his lover. She felt a sudden irritating feeling at that.
Then she took a glance at him again. She caught him glaring daggers Mike, while Mike has a smug look on his face. (Hmmm,maybe he's keeping Mike from gossiping about their bed encountersfor on other. She knows Mike never kept his sexual adventures in secret.
Erwin, aware of the behavior of his veteran soldiers cleared his throat to get their attention.The meeting went on uneventful after that. As everyone got out of the door, He called for Levi, "Levi would you mind staying, I have something to discuss with you."
Zoe wants to stay too, but she has no reason and she can't think of any alibi make her stay with them so she just went out of the conference room.
Drink. She needs to drink. She needs to drown all this emotion until she falls to and endless pit of nothingness.
But she doesn't want to drink alone
She is very unstable tonight, and she might just end up tearing anyone's head off if she gets wild again. She needs a company. Levi's out of the list for he was the main reason of her emotional problem, and why she'll drink her ass out. She took her glasses and rubbed her eyes. She heard steps not far from her, and when she opened her eyes she could see a silhouette of a person walking in her direction. She puts her glasses back and saw it was Moblit. Her eyes sparkled and she grinned widely. She sprinted towards her 2nd in command and almost chuckled at his rea tion. He seems to be pondering whether to run or wait for her to reach him.
He saluted his squad leader. He almost scream at how fast Hanji was. In just a blink of an eye, she was already looming at his form. She gripped his shoulders, her tone almost a warning, telling him he can't refuse her whatever it is that she will ask him to do.