Three months later…
"Mannnn, I hate these fancy reception parties. They make me so uncomfortable, it gives me a wedgie," grumbled Hanji as she uncomfortably stirred in her tight blue evening dress. She honestly did look quite lovely in it, but it only made her squirm.
You barely took note of what she said as you scanned around the room full of fancy- dressed cadets, commanders, chiefs, and corporals looking for your date. It had been about a month since you last saw of your Levi, who had to be called back into duty for another expedition outside of the walls. You went through that entire month, nervously hoping that he wouldn't end up as one of your patients or worse: an organ donor. It wasn't until four days ago that you got a letter from the Survey Corps with a list of casualties. Not only wasn't he on the list, the casualities were three fugitive titan shifters that caused the deaths of many soldiers. The successful expedition and lack of casualties meant another celebration to be held for its leaders, which meant it would be held in Commander Erwin and Levi's honor.
You smile to yourself, remembering that an event like this was the first time you both properly met. And argued.
But where was he now?
"(F/n)! Look!" Hanji says, tugging on your dress as she points towards the stage. You turn and you feel your heart almost stop when you catch sight of him.
Corporal Levi, in his usual Survey Corps uniform. His handsome face just as bored as ever.
Behind him stood some of his higher ranked comrades as well as Erwin. You also catch Erwin throw a small wink at someone in the crowd and it's no one other than Mikasa herself. She smiles slightly and digs her face into the red scarf she usually has over her uniform. You grin at the sight.
Everyone in the room turns towards the stage and applause greets the soldiers that have walked on stage. Levi walks up the mic and motions for everyone to quiet down. When no one does, he leans in towards the mic and says, "Shut the hell up already before I make every single one of clean all of Wall Rose."
A deathly silence fills the room.
You're probably the only one who is fighting back giggles.
Levi smirks at everyone. "Tch. Anywho, thanks again for greeting us like this. But really, this shouldn't be held in my honor. Or Erwin's. Or any official here. It's really thanks to my cadets that we were so victorious. I thank Armin Arlert for his quick thinking and strategic contribution, and of course, I thank Eren Jaeger for his devotion to humanity and loyalty. He may have driven me crazy and acted irrationally at times, but it was all with good intention. The reason I didn't bust every bone in his body is… well," Levi scratched the back of his neck casually, "doctor's orders, I suppose."
Some guests throw looks at you, making you blush slightly.
Levi continued. "While I was out there, for the first time, I felt a different motive for finishing this expedition as fast as I could other than just finishing titans off. It was a personal motive, one driven by love. All I could think about was about the woman waiting for me back home. It drove me to fight much harder than I ever had so I could provide a much safer world for the two of us to have a life in. In the process I became a much stronger fighter than I thought possible and it resurrected my hope and drive whenever we faced dire straits. Needless to say, she saved me. Each and everyday. With that said, (F/n) can you come up here?"
Your feet suddenly glue you to the ground as everyone turns towards you, giving your location away to Levi. People begin to cheer for you, only making you completely turn to stone. You would have stayed there if it weren't for Hanji, who pinched your butt sneakily, making you react at last by yelling out in pain.
"Oi! You can't touch that, shitty glasses!" called out Levi angrily. His grey eyes glared at Hanji murderously, who only responded with a wide smile and a wave.
When you finally made your way to the stage, you slowly walk towards Levi. His grey eyes gratefully take in your beautiful form, appreciating how lovely the deep blue dress looked against your skin and how it hugged your curves. But the part he longed for the most was the sweet smile you gave him accompanied by the twinkle in your (e/c) eyes. Those eyes he kept in his thoughts and dreams that kept him going. Levi couldn't believe such a woman could be his; those gruesome weeks have been worth it for this very moment.
You stood in front of him and gave him a shy smile. You really weren't one for so much attention like this but his presence made you feel more at ease than usual.
Levi leaned in and whispered, "You look beautiful, Dr. (L/n)."
You smirk playfully. "Really? Well, you look about the same."
You laugh as your boyfriend rolls his eyes. But instead of throwing you a snide remark as usual, he gets closer to you and grabs your hands.
"Dr. (L/n), as Corporal of the Survey Corps, I say that you are without a doubt the greatest doctor we ever had. With your help, we have greatly reduced the number of casualties which in turn helped build our reputation, leading to more troops enlisted. You're the go-to trauma surgeon and your interns as well as your residents have been a valuable asset to our troops. You've also saved my life. You have my gratitude. However as a simple man, I say that you are the woman I am in love with."
Before you have time to react, Levi slowly gets down on one knee as he maintains steady eye contact with you. Excited gasps and murmurs burst out from all directions of the reception hall and you clasp a hand to your mouth, holding back a surprised gasp. Your eyes turn watery as Levi pulls a stunning, white diamond ring out of his pocket with his free hand and holds it up towards you.
"You have been my greatest adventure (F/n), and I plan on staying by your side until we both turn old. Will you marry me?" Levi asks solemnly. He proposes to you the way a soldier of his ranking should, but he can't help the butterflies that form in his stomach. It's now or never….
"Y-yes… I'll marry you, Corporal," you respond tearfully with a gentle smile on your face. Levi's face relaxes in relief and places the beautiful ring on your ring finger. He stands up and grins.
"Call me Levi."
You both embrace and you allow tears to fall from your face and onto his uniform, which he doesn't mind. You can't think of anything else other than the loving way he is holding you in his arms and the thunderous applause and cheers from everyone in the reception hall.
Who knew Levi would have done something like this in public? But then again, it would only be you he would do something like this for. Just you.
It seemed like the end of a fairytale. But then again it's Levi you're getting married to because at that moment….
"OI, BERTHOLT!" bellowed Levi. "I WANT 40 LAPS AROUND THE FIELD. NOW!" You pull back from your embrace and stare at Levi, clearly perplexed.
"What are you doing?" You turn and watch as the tall youth turns deep red at the sight of you and slouches out towards the exit.
"He was staring at my wife's ass, what else was I supposed to do?" Levi snapped back defiantly, tightening his hold on you protectively.
You smile at him in adoration. He had a very complex and often misunderstood way of showing his affection and protection for you, but for some odd reason, it suited someone like you. "Honey, you know that as a doctor I can't let you do something like that right?" You place a hand on his cheek, which diffuses his anger a little bit.
Levi shrugged and planted a light kiss on your forehead. "Well tonight you aren't Dr. (L/n). Nor Dr. Ackerman. Tonight you are just Mrs. Ackerman to me." He shrugged nonchalantly, "Deal with it, kid."
"Again… four years in med school… MED SCHOOL, LEVI…."
People by then came upstage to congratulate you both. Levi seemed extremely uninterested in what they had to say so the responsibility of thanking everyone graciously fell on you. As if you were any better socially. That bum…
Thankfully Hanji had fought her way through the excited crowd and pushed two glasses of white wine towards Levi and you. "Oh you two! That was probably the sweetest thing I have ever seen Levi do for anyone!" She winked at Levi, "Who knew Shorty was such a softy? Hey! Can I call you Softy Shorty?"
Levi looked at you and blankly said, "She's not invited to the wedding."
"Anywho," Hanji yelled out over the crowd's noisiness, "let's have a toast! Although you two have been married before it's just as exciting as the first time, hehe."
You shook your head politely. "Oh no, it's okay I don't want to drink."
"Aw come on, hon! I know you're a doctor and all but we won't hold it against you!"
"No, I really can't Han-"
Levi scoffed loudly. "(F/n) isn't much of a drinker. She has the tolerance of a 5 year- old."
You turn around and narrow your eyes at him. "Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know you were that 5 year- old."
"The earlier you start, the better. Can't really say the same for you, brat. Oh sorry, Dr. Brat," Levi adds sarcastically, turning your face red.
"You teasing me won't make me want to drink to prove a point."
"Enlighten me. Why won't you?"
"Because…." you murmur quietly.
Levi leans closer. "I can't hear you."
"I can't drink!"
"Because?" he asks mockingly.
"Because I'm pregnant!" you yell into his ear. The excited crowd of people you know – Connie, Mikasa, Armin, Sasha, Petra and everyone else- quiets down almost instantly. You blush deeply and look down at your hands, which start to nervously tremble.
Instead of more pestering, you see Levi's own hands take a hold of yours gently. He leans closer to you, "Did you say you were-"
"For three months now."
"Are you sure-?"
You look up at him and frown in annoyance. "Do you seriously forget that I'm a doctor sometimes?"
Hanji grabbed your shoulder excitedly. "You're gonna have a baby?" She squeals happily. You manage a smile and nod.
"I guess I am."
Levi cups his fingers around your chin and turns your face towards his. All joking aside, he shakily asks you, "Are you saying that I'm going to be a father?"
"Yes, Levi," you say calmly.
"We are gonna have a baby…?"
"Yes honey, I'm pregnant."
Everyone agrees upon looking back at this moment that Levi Ackerman, the Corporal of the Survey Corps, was truly at his happiest after finding out he was going to be a father. For many, it was the first time they have ever seen such a radiant and joyful smile erupt from his stoic face revealing an even more handsome and happier side of him that has never been seen before.
Levi smiled happily as he put his hands on your waist and lifted you off your feet. You laughed as you wrapped your arms around his neck and bent down to give a much longed for kiss. He held you close, this time with caution as to not hurt his child much. "I love you so much, (F/n). Thank you, thank you, " he said between each kiss. You will never forget that moment where you were surrounded by all your dear friends as the love of your life held you lovingly in his arms, with both of your hands tenderly placed on your stomach holding the child you both have always wanted.
END.
