Chapter Ten: Confession

"Oi, Close the door behind you,"

Claudia glanced at the door, trying to calm herself down. She was in an extremely awkward position and she bit her lips nervously as she tilted her head to the side in an attempt to avoid Levi's ice cold stare. "Stop biting your lips and look at me," Levi says in his deep voice, making Claudia shiver. She moved her head slowly. "Levi please back off a little, you're way too close." Claudia said in a high pitch voice, feeling warm.

"What's wrong? Your face looks really red," Levi gives a little smirk as he rests his forearm on the ground, using his other hand to cup the teen by the chin. Claudia could catch a sniff of alcohol as he talked, his eyes looking slightly less intimidating. "Are you drunk?" Claudia asked. "Tsk," Levi reverted back to his old self, frowning as he gritted his teeth in annoyance. "Do I have to be drunk to do this? I don't just stay so uptight all the time. Besides," Levi stroked her hair as he glanced at her lips. "You made me drink after paying so much attention to that Eren and avoiding me, you brat."

"Hey I didn't ignore you, it was you-"

Claudia almost let out a groan as Levi leaned in to nibble her earlobe. He was definitely not himself now. No wonder he wasn't allowed any drinks. Claudia bit her lips to avoid making any noise; she could almost feel her heart about to overtax itself. "I told you not to bite your lips," Levi whispered into her ear, his free hand trailing down her neck, his every touch electric as he moved his fingers down her body. "Levi…This is so embarrassing...why now and after so long of avoiding me?" Claudia asked.

Levi stopped, his eyes widening in surprise. He moved away from her, shaking his head as he leaned against the wall. "Shit, I went overboard." He muttered to himself. He glanced at Claudia lying on the floor, looking all hot and bothered. He was trying to control himself, trying to resist his urge to touch the girl-no woman. She was no longer the skinny young girl he knew; she had matured into a beautiful young woman, with curves at all the right areas. Despite this, he couldn't get the fact that he was much older out of his head. He couldn't commit to her right now, not until there wasn't a war to fight where he didn't have to wonder who would die every day. He didn't want to end up breaking her heart if he died in battle, and vice versa. But still, he was selfish and he didn't want anyone else to have her.

"Levi..?" Claudia asked, moving towards him. "I'm sorry," He apologized as he stood up. "Wait!" Claudia grabbed his hand, narrowing her eyebrows in confusion. "I don't understand, Levi." Claudia looked at him, her eyes filled with doubt and fear. "Claudia, I'm only going to say this once, so listen up. Yes, I do feel the same way as you. But as your superior, I cannot take another step forward, no matter how much I want to."

"So when will you want to move forward?" Claudia asked. Levi shrugged "Right now, I have to focus on the mission next month. I can't escape my duties as a corporal. As long as this war with the titans goes on, I don't think I can move forward, that's why this mission is important, the key to the whole mystery might be in Eren's basement."

"Yes, you're right," Claudia muttered as she release her grip on his hand. She looked at her feet, trying not to feel disappoint. She felt happy but at the same time she wasn't. Levi had his own duties to adhere to and she had her own. "I'm serious about this, so please don't feel so upset." Levi bent down, giving her a kiss on her forehead before walking out of the room.

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Eren sighed as he cleared the mess in the horses' stables. He had to memorise his own formation, he was to ride with the elite team. Although he felt uneasy ever since he saw Levi in Claudia's room, Claudia had already explained everything to him. He had bonded with her during their various training sessions and dinners, often talking until Levi came to tell them off. She was like an older sister to him and though initially Levi felt annoyed whenever they talked, he was more or less used to it. Claudia refused to ignore Eren, she regarded him as a little brother as well. Talking to Claudia about his family made him miss his friends even more. He was desperate to find out if they were doing okay.

As he walked out, he caught sight of Mikasa and Armin marching. "That's.." He gasped. He turned to Aurou, excited and anxious. "Sir, may I talk to my classmates?" He asked. Aurou rolled his eyes, clicking his tongue. "Go right ahead," He nodded his head.

"Hey Mikasa! Armin!"

Eren yelled as he ran towards them. Armin turned his blonde head towards Eren, his face lighting up. They had not seen each other since the trials. "Eren?!" Mikasa gasped as she spun around. She grabbed his hands, her eyes filled with relief and worry. "Eren, are you okay? Did they do anything bad to you? Did they examine you all over? Psychologically torture you?" Mikasa asked worriedly as Eren gave a chuckle. "Nothing like that!" He reassured her. "That midget bastard crossed the line. Someday I'll make him pay for it!" Mikasa cursed as fury filled her at the thought of Levi kicking Eren during the trials.

Eren looked around in surprise as familiar faces crowded him. "Everyone's here?" He asked in astonishment as he glanced around. "Looks like everyone really cares for you Eren. Told you not to worry so much," Claudia smiled as she joined the group. Eren looked confused. "So, this means that you all joined the recon corps…then that means that only Jean, Annie and Marco joined the military police?" He asked. Armin looked over Eren's shoulder, making Eren turn around. It was Jean.

"What? Why are you here?"

"Marco's dead." Jean replied. "Did you say Marco's dead?" Eren asked in disbelief, his eye twitching. "Not everyone goes out in a blaze of glory. I didn't even know how it happened. He died without anyone around." Jean replied, his face pained. "Jean?" Claudia pushed her way through. "Oh God, why are you here?" Claudia asked. "You really joined the recon corps?" Claudia sighed as she grabbed his hand. "Are you feeling better? About Marco?" Claudia asked in a low tone. Jean smiled at her, touched that she still cared for him. "Yeah. I'm still freaked out but I've made a decision to join the recon corps."

"Hey newbies! Get over here!" Ness, their new squad leader called. Jean hesitated for a moment, looking at Ness then at Claudia. "You're going for the mission aren't you?" He asked. Claudia nodded. "Yes, I will be going with the rest of the elite team. Go Jean, you have to collect your new uniform. Congrats." Claudia smiled as she gave him a little shove. Jean nodded as he gave her a quick hug. "Shit, I really missed you," He confessed sheepishly as he pulled away quickly, his face slightly red. "See you later," He muttered.

Claudia waved him off as she smiled. She turned to go back into the castle with Eren when she spotted Levi from afar, looking at her intently.

Hello! Hope you guys liked how Levi acted! I tried to tone it down but be warned that future scenes may be more steamy and rated! Do review this story and thank you all so much for viewing my story and please continue to support me! You have no idea how much I appreciate your reviews :D