A/N: most of this chapter will be told from Minda's pov but bits and peices may be told from Deseriè's pov and this one is gonna be a little longer then normal so bear with me enjoy!
~Minda's pov~
A few days passed before I was well enough to get out of bed but Hanji had restricted me from training and field work for another day. Levi kept me busy by making me clean the mess hall.
"Damn short stack." I thought as I began cleaning tables. I heard the door open behind me and heard multiple sets of foot steps.
" Somethin' you need?" I said not bothering to look up from what I was doing.
When they didn't answer I put the rag down and turned just to be pinned down to said table with a knife pressed to my throat. "Their dumb." I thought.
The boy who attacked me I didn't recognize so I assumed he was a new recruit. "Somethin' you need." I repeated my question. This boy was one dumb mother fucker. He really thought it was smart to toy with a former high ranking street thug.
"I didn't know they let trash in here." I said, challenging him. The more he gave away the more of an advantage I could gain.
He said nothing and slashed a shallow gash on my cheek. I cursed and spit in his eye as his reward. He slapped me for mine.
"I don't care if you are a Scout now there's still a bounty on your head from the MP." He said harshly. Suddenly I remembered his name Thomas something.
It hit me at that moment. "Nice impression fucking snot nosed brat." I spat. He grinned.
" I'm not the only one here." He said "I have a friend of mine looking for that little 'girl' of yours." I was worried about her but forced my face not to betray me.
~Deseriè's pov~
I woke up to foot steps in the hallway I didn't move as to not disturb Levi. Dawn was just breaking and I had a feeling that it wasn't a normal Scout out in the hall.
This person was sneaking, and not well where as a Scout would walk around like they owned the place.
I slid out from under levi's arm and quickly dressed grabbing my knifes. I'd never liked guns and was a natural at throwing knives so mom special ordered the knives I now use.
I put my hair up with a raven ribbon also a gift from mom. I suspected my 'dance partner' was preparing and I had a feeling they had already found mom. I decided having Levi with me wouldn't be a bad idea. If they got me they would get mom and I knew it.
I shook Levi rather roughly he woke and had he not still been half asleep would have slapped me across the head.
He sat up, pissed. "Oi what are you-" I pressed a finger to my lips to silence him. He must've registered the noise in the hall as he quickly rose and dressed grabbing his 3DMG.
"What's going on?" He hissed at me.
"The bounty the MP had on us was never removed and I know my mom and I are the most valuable to them. I have a strong feeling they already found her."
I saw a hint of worry flicker through his eyes as I spoke. "The last place I saw her was the mess hall cleaning, with any luck she's still there and they haven't moved her." I continued.
"What does this have to do with me." He replied harshly. I raised an eyebrow at this. It was as if he was fighting a losing battle with his emotions.
"If your with me they won't try to take me and if they get me she'll lose her shit and shoot anything that moves." I replied.
Levi seemed suprised that I cursed. "We'll keep that between us brat." He said. I grinned.
"Let's go." I said.
We slipped into the hallway as we continued to walk the footsteps returned. At the other end of the hall behind us, was our stalker.
These guys really don't think because as soon as he began to come at us I had a knife in hand and a second later one buried in his head execution style.
I snapped and the knife worked itself free and returned to my hand. Levi said nothing and we continued down the hall.
We reached the mess hall and we could hear voices one of which belonged to mom who suddenly shrieked. Levi wasted no time in breaking down the locked door.
~Minda's pov~
I was on the floor with that pervert getting ready to violate me. I shrieked and hit him right in his manhood. I sincerely doubt he'd have kids anytime soon.
I'd heard the door being forced open as I snatched my top which the pervert had managed to get off and put it back on but I was in too much shock to do anything.
The next thing I know I was in levi's arms while Deseriè tied up the pervert, hog style.
Levi carried me into his room and sat me down on the bed. I'd started to remember what happened and I drew my knees to my chest. I was shutting down and I knew it the only problem is this time I'd shut someone out.
Levi took off his jacket and cravat and sat next to me. "You alright Minda." He said quietly he seemed to know I was shutting down.
"I will be." I replied my voice just as soft. Without a word he draws me into his lap and I bury my face in his chest. He stiffens as first then relaxes, tightening his arms around me.
I shift so I'm laying my head on his sholder. There's a knock at the door, interrupting us once again. Levi moves me off his lap and leaves me on the bed.
He opens the door to reveal Petra. "What is it?" He asked her.
"Commander Erwin would like to see you and Minda at once." She says.
"Fine." He replies. She salutes and leaves not noticing me on the bed.
He moves over to his desk putting on his jacket and cravat.
"Come on Minda the faster we get this done the faster we finish this."He said as he lifted my chin up so I looked him in the eye.
With his free hand he grabs mine and pulls me to my feet. As I get to my feet I wrap my arms around his neck embracing him warmly. He didn't hesitate this time.
He wrapped his arms around my waist and we just stand like that for awhile. "We do have places to be." He said eventually. "Erwin is pacient but not that pacient."
I force myself to let go of levi and he of me.
We get to Erwin's office and Levi knocks twice.
"Come in." We Hear. Levi opens the door and I follow him in.
We stand side by side waiting for Erwin to speak.
"Trouble seems to follow you Minda." Erwin begins. I shrugged, he wasn't wrong. All I knew was trouble.
"Levi I need the report of what happened today on my desk sometime tommorrow." Erwin continued. Levi nodded.
"Fine anything else?" Levi replies.
"Yes Because Minda seems to be everyone's target, you two are not to part company." I kept my face neutral but in reality I was kinda excited.
"Yes Sir." Levi and I say in unison. Erwin dismisses us and Levi takes me to my room so I can shower and change.
We eventually go back to Levi's room. I sat on the bed as levi once again drew me into his lap and this time he buried his face in my hair.
"If Hanji were here she'd freak out and give herself a nosebleed." I said after awhile.
"That sounds like shitty glasses." He replied. His voice wasn't cold for a change, it was kind of warm and gentle. I smiled.
He looked at me and frowned. "What's so funny brat?" He askes. I chuckle.
"Nothing." I reply still grinning. "But we left Deseriè unsupervised I feel bad for the poor victim of her flour bomb."
"Yea poor Bastard." Levi didn't bother to hide his sarcasm which caused me to laugh.
"You know something." Levi shifts so he's looking me in the eye.
I froze unsure of levi's intentions.
"That laugh of yours is the most beautiful sound." He murmured before gently pressing his lips to mine.
