"I've known for a while…" she mumbled, slumping her shoulders.
"Why didn't you say anything?" His tone was harsh, but Kagome paid no mind to his tone.
"How could I?" she responded in a whisper, "If I had told you everything from the moment I found out, would you have believed me? A girl that you had only met once?"
He said nothing. His eyes dropping to his tea, he took a sip and sighed as the liquid warmed him from the inside.
"How did you find out?"
"I… I wanted to surprise her. So, I left work early, bought some of her favorite flowers and went home…. A-and she and Erwin were…" he paused swallowing the lump in his throat, "on the couch…."
Kagome felt tears form in her eyes as she listened to him.
"Erwin looked just as shocked as I did…She tried to explain, but I ignored her and left. And here I am…" he mumbled the last bit. "I didn't know where else to go, and then I remember what you told me.
"Levi…" She was almost ashamed to feel flattered
"What did she say to you…"
"Are you sure you want to know…?" He hesitated before nodding, "Well…."
And she told him everything. From Petra and Erwins office romance, to the night she confronted Petra. Levi said nothing as he silently listened to Kagome speak.
"I… see…" he let out a bitter laugh, "Damn it, Levi…" he whispered as a tear slid down his cheek.
"You can stay as long as you like, the spare bedroom is yours to use," Kagome gathered the dishes and quickly washed them out. "I can't really provide you with any clothing, however."
"Thanks," he muttered, "I'm going to turn in for the night, excuse me." He stood from the table and walked off.
Kagome stayed up late that night going over everything that happened. And on that rainy night, Kagome made a vow.
"I won't let anyone else hurt you ever again, Levi."