DISCLAIMER: I do not own Shingeki no Kyojin or the characters within that manga! It is owned by Hajime Isayama. I do own Inari, Shepp, Kitty, storyline/plot, and anything else of my own creations.

Chapter 9

(Inari POV)

Levi grasps my hips and lifts me up. I wrap my long legs around his waist, straddling him. And that's when I feel it… rock hard against my inner thigh, and it was pleasing knowing I had this effect on him. His hands begin to travel under the hem of my shirt. His cool fingers trace pleasing circles on my slim sides, slowly travelling north.

"Holy shit," Levi huffs out just as his hand takes hold of my breast, fondling it gently at first.

"It's a damn boob, Levi. You can be rough with it," I say, needing more of him.

"It's Corporal Levi, to you, cadet," he says seductively, kneading my breasts roughly, "remember that."

I moan and he kisses me once more, the heat rising between us. He grinds his hips into my heated core, as he groans into my ear. He travels towards my neck, leaving butterfly kisses. Then, he bites down hard. I gasp and grip onto his shoulders tightly.

"You're so damn sexy. It'll get you into trouble," he purrs.

"You're just as delicious. I want more," I nibble his ear.

Surprising him, I quickly un-straddle his hips and kneel down. I grasp his 3D maneuvering belts and yank him forward. He gasps as I unbuckle the straps.

"Who knew you were so aggressive?" he teases. I roll my eyes and go for his pants zipper.

I am pulled away from my lust-filled daze when I hear the sound of crates tumbling to the ground.

"Oh! Howdy, Levi! I came to find you! Smith and I were going to turn in for the night. Your friend can come too, although it seems you have some unfinished business," Corporal Hanji chirps, standing ten feet from us. Oh shit! How embarrassing! I can't believe I was caught in such a promiscuous position!

I quickly give Levi a hard shove away from me, and stand up. I tuck my chin, to hide my red face. I clench my fists at my sides, visibly shaking with pure hatred and anger.

Smack! The sound of my hand making contact with his face reverberates in the air. Levi stands there with a dumbfounded look on his face.

That…that bastard! How could he have ever thought I'd give him what he wanted!? I'm drunk and losing my mind. How dare he think I was so easy! I stomp my foot in frustration and huff out a growl.

I point my finger in his face and glare at him with all my rage. "Don't you ever come near me again, you bastard! And if you dare tell anyone we… we interacted in such a manner, I swear on my mother's grave I will dismember you and slice you to bits!" I quickly turn to the baffled Hanji and yell, "The same goes for you too, Shitty Glasses!" And with that I storm off, hoping to leave a trail of fire in my wake.

Damn him.

Damn me.

…

It's been about a two weeks since that unbearable incident with that shit-face. They had already left and were probably planning for an expedition already. It's about another week or so until the Choosing Ceremony. I'm still ranked number one, Shepp second, Kitty third, and Petra fourth. Kitty and Shepp have officially become a couple, thanks to Petra's persistent teasing and jabbering. It's about time I confront Shepp about the Choosing Ceremony.

I walk around the training grounds, hoping to spot one of my best friends. And soon enough I spy her sitting on the dusty ground, busting out a rep of crunches. I quietly idle my way to her and wait for her to notice me. It doesn't take her long to finish her rep and call me over.

"Hey, Inari!" Kitty shouts, beckoning me to her side.

I quickly jog towards her and sit in front of her. I hold her feet to the ground so she has more control of her next rep of crunches.

"Thanks, girl. What's up?" she asks.

"I was wondering what you've decided regarding the Choosing Ceremony," I ask.

She pops her head up and says, "The Military Police, of course."

"I figured you'd aim high, Kitty," I chuckle out.

"Well I have my own reasons to join their ranks. You see-" she takes a break from her workout and sits up properly, "My father lives in the interior, working for the King as one of his top advisors. His job took most of his time so he lived separately from Mom and me. I haven't seen him since I was five and when my mother died when I was twelve, well, let's say I wasn't allowed to go live with him, considering his position. So I figured I'd join the Military Police and work side by side with him," she cheers with a smile.

"I'm happy to see your dream come true after all your hard work," I reply with a genuine smile. "I only hope that Shepp will follow you."

"I hope you don't mind us dating, since he is your closest friend-"

"Don't be silly, Kitty! I'm so happy for you both! Shepp needs someone like you, and I just hope he will realize that for himself and give up on the Scouting Regiment."

"I'd really like for him to meet Da, when I finally go to see after all these years," she blushes, "It'd be nice having someone there for support. Da was always an emotionless man."

"I'm sure if you talk to him, he'll reconsider," I say, patting her on the shoulder. She nods and I help her stand up. Kitty dusts off her pants and together we head to the mess hall for lunch. She plans on speaking with him after we eat.

….

Night has come and it's my shift for the night-watch up in the watch tower. I snuck a loaf of bread and a small bottle of ale up with me, in case midnight hunger strikes again. I sit up on the lone stool in the tower, leaning against one of the corner pillars. A single lantern rests on the sill next to me. I am to alert any disturbance or danger by sounding the horn and ringing the bell. Not that there will be any such problems in this desert military compound.

I bring the ale to my lips, the bitter, hoppy taste graces my tongue, and I nearly choke on it when I hear two thumps coming from the trap door entrance. I quickly stash away the bread and ale and open the hatch.

"Damn it Shepp! You trying to give me a heart attack?" I glare at him as he shimmies up the ladder and closes the door.

"We need to talk," he says grimly.

"Well, what?"

"You're trying to keep me from joining the Scouting Regiment and you went as far as dragging Kitty into this!" He accuses.

"I didn't drag Kitty into this! You did when you decided to date her! I just think she should voice her feelings about it to you, considering you are together," I bite back.

"You can't sway my decision on this, Inari. I'm joining and I will protect your ass whether you like it or not!" His face lights up with rage.

"I don't need your protection, Shepp! I'm a proper soldier, better than you even! How do you think Kitty will feel? Knowing you'd rather follow me instead of her, the girl you love!" I step closer, seething and balling my fists.

"You're such a clueless girl, Inari! If I hadn't sent Corporal Hanji out looking for you after you left with that bastard, you'd have slept with that scumbag! You were drunk and you would have regretted it!"

What did he just say?! I feel a light blush stain my cheeks but I cover it up with anger "Excuse me?! I knew exactly what I was doing! I never asked you to be my bodyguard. Quick following me around like a lovesick puppy! Besides, at least Levi knows I can handle myself!" I yell. I'm fuming and I really wish I could punch him, but I have more control than that.

Shepp steps closer, nostrils flaring, ready to fight. "Oh you handled him quite well, nearly giving yourself so quickly to him. He only wanted one thing!"

How dare he?! Sure I knew that, but I could've stopped Levi if I wanted to. I shout back, "For fuck's sake, Shepp, at least he knows what he wants and goes for it, instead of-"

In a split second, Shepp has embraced me in his arms and presses his lips to mine. I'm too shocked to move. My eyes widen as he kisses me harder. I don't respond and I hear the click of a latch and see Kitty's ghostly eyes bore into my petrified ones. I quickly shove Shepp away.

"Kitty! Wait," I shout, watching her clamber back down the ladder.

I hear Shepp curse under his breath. I go to chase after Kitty to explain things, but I feel Shepp grip my arm.

"Please, don't. I can't lose you," Shepp says desperately.

SMACK! I slap him across the face and say with all the venom I can muster, "You can't lose me if you never had me to begin with, you ass!"

And with that I leave a broken Shepp in the watch tower and chase after my dear friend, Kitty. As I run, the cold night air stings my wet cheeks as tears stream down them.