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English is not perfect 'cause I'm Deaf. *peace*
And I was like, on fire lately that I just kept typing, typing, typing, and more typing nonstop. *amaze yet baffle* ...I just... didn't expect that. xD
I don't own Attack on Titan.
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Paradis, USA
Trost, Rose City
Airport
Few Days Later…
Historia stood in the middle of the airport with luggage in her hands as her ocean-blue eyes examined around her. It was crowded with many people who are either waiting or leaving. She arrived at the location not too long ago with her manager/servant who is standing next to her. Ilse adjusted the strap of her duffle bag over her shoulder as her golden eyes scanned around curiously. "Did you say that someone will be helping us?" she asked the blonde-haired petite with wondering.
"Yes. Nifa emailed me last night that she will help us." Historia answered while trying to find the Director's Assistant.
Nearly five minutes, Historia heard her name called out and she turned her head over her shoulder. Her ocean-blue eyes lit up when she saw Nifa who is waving at her with a smile on her face. "Hello again, Nifa." The blonde-haired beauty greeted the young woman.
"Hey, Historia. Ilse." Nifa greeted them with a friendly smile. Ilse smiles back politely. "You got everything you need?" she nods her head at the bags which makes others nod their heads. "Good, because as you both know is that we'll be gone the entire summer." She reminded them not unkindly.
Historia hummed with understanding. "I got everything I need in here." She assured Nifa who looked content while Ilse agreed with the blonde-haired petite.
"Excellent. Now, please follow me." Nifa leads the females to the lines. "As you already know, the company will take care of your travel expenses, however, you will have to pay with your own money if you want to buy personal things." Historia and Ilse pay attention to Nifa's rules carefully.
After a moment, they got their pack away and their passport approval to take a flight to England. "I hope you both have something to entertain yourselves because it's going to be a long flight." Nifa warns them not unkindly with a sympathy smile on her face.
"I have my own music." Ilse held up her iPod with earbuds that she will be listening to music while napping. That was her goal.
Historia took out her novel from her purse. "I recently bought this and haven't gotten around to read it so I thought I use this opportunity to read it." She explained then she even took out her manuscript. "I also decided to bring this as well."
Nifa nodded her head with approval. "Good. Now, let's head to the first class and take our seat." She said, happily. The females walked down the corridor to head outdoor where one of the airplanes they will be riding in.
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Airplane
First Class
This is her first-time experience in First Class seats as it is also her first time riding an airplane. Historia saw such fancy First-Class seating. The seats are all grey cushions in pairs with a pillow, a television that was on the back of the chairs, wireless headphones attached on the side, cupholders, and there is a minibar in the back where a bartender is working.
Her ocean-blue eyes glanced at the number on a ticket in her hand as her seating in row C and number two. Historia noted Ilse already found her seat as she is sitting next to Miche, the Director who is busying tapping on the screen of his tablet. Historia greeted the others with a friendly smile and waves when she saw Isabel who is watching a movie as she is sitting next to Nanaba. Farlan is sitting with Abel as they both are talking quietly. Nifa is watching something on her tablet with earbuds as she is sitting next to Marlo who is typing on his smartphone. Eld seems to be asleep as he is sitting next to Hitch who is reading a fashion magazine.
The blonde-haired beauty found her seat as she is surprised to see Levi who is sitting next to the window with a novel in his hands. Historia doesn't want to disturb the famous actor, so she quietly takes her seat and finds herself surprisingly comfortable on the chair.
Historia placed her purse down next to her feet, grabbed her novel, and traced the title on the cover. Before she could open her book, a sound chime heard as the sign to show seatbelt on to inform all attendants.
"Flight passengers, put on your seatbelts and prepare for take-off please." A feminine voice announced.
The blonde-haired beauty makes sure to put her seatbelts on secure and tightly. She took a breather as she closed her eyes. This is her first time, and she doesn't know what to expect it so, she mentally prepares herself.
Unaware that she was watching by a pair of grey-blue eyes.
Historia took few moments to medicate herself by taking a deep breath while the airplane takes off. Her fingers entwined together against her chest as her heart beating fast since she feels anxious and nervous. Her hands are trembling with apprehension as her shoulders are tense. 'I'll be fine. If I could tame a wild stallion then I should be able to feel less nervous riding inside the airplane… above ten thousand feet… in the air…' she mentally grimaced as she could feel like she is failing to calm herself.
Suddenly, a large warm hand lightly touches her hands which she snapped her ocean-blue eyes open. She jerked her head to her right and stared at blank grey-blue orbs. Levi stared at her for a few seconds then he tilted his head at the window silently. Her gaze shifted from the raven-haired actor to the window confused.
She gasps softly when she saw the amazing view. The clouds reminded her of puffs of white magic in acres of blue. They are like the brilliance of a new page upon a sky canvas of such consistent hue. Historia has never seen such beautiful scenery and she feels the honor to witness such a lovely masterpiece of nature. She admires the art of cloud that is shaping into unique different ways. "Wow…" she whispered in awe as her ocean-blue eyes sparkle brightly.
Historia felt the warm touch fades away from her hands. Her gaze turned down and noticed that Levi retreated his hand back on the book. The raven-haired actor continues reading as if he never did help her. Historia noticed that Levi indeed helped her by calming her down as her trembling has stopped, her muscles are relaxing, and her heart is beating normally. She felt gratitude and happiness for Levi. 'He looks so intimidating and cold-hearted… but he's actually has a good heart.' The blonde-haired beauty mused with a sweet smile on her face.
The blonde-haired beauty adjusted her seat as she unbuckles the seatbelts when the sign of seat belt turned off, leaned back comfortably on the cushion, and picked up the novel from her lap. She gently traces the title as she silently read. 'Touch of Ghost's Skin…' she opened the cover and skipped the first few pages that are filled with an introduction, tables of content, and acknowledges to the first chapter.
After a couple of hours later, Historia lowered her novel as she decided to take a break from it since she is nearly half-way through the book. The blonde-haired beauty bookmarked it and quietly closed it. She picked up a water bottle that one of the flight attendants gave her a while ago. She took a whiff of familiar scent from her right which she glanced over to Levi who is drinking tea from a teacup in an unusual way to hold.
"…is that… black tea?" Historia asked, curious as she didn't expect to smell that scent of tea again. Levi glanced at her from the corner of his eyes as he raises his eyebrow, slightly impressed that she knew what type of tea he is drinking. The blonde-haired beauty noticed his nonverbal yet his expression clearly tells her the answer. "Ah, my granny was a tea enthusiast. She adored them." She explained, softly with a bitter smile on her face.
Levi lowered his teacup as he hummed semi-quietly. Historia dazed off slightly when she thought about her pseudo-grandmother. She recalled when she was so young back then, running over to visit her pseudo-grandmother who set out teas and small cookies on the glass table outside. It was a sunny day during the month of May. "…chamomile tea is my personal favorite. Granny used to make it all the time whenever I came to visit her." Historia whispered, fondly with one of the best cherished memories.
The silence between them appeared for a brief moment until Levi mumbled. "Chamomile tea is a little too colorful taste for me."
Historia blinked when she heard his reply as she didn't expect him to participant in her attempt conversation. However, that didn't stop her since she genuinely wants to know about Levi Ackerman, the famous actor. "I can understand why. It is a mixture of mild bitter along with light floral and slightly sweet." She said, understandingly. "You seem the type who favors bitter tea the most. Like—maybe Matcha tea, or Earl Grey."
"…you seem to have quite a knowledge about tea." Levi said, interested and impressed. She was corrected when she mentions that he preferred the bitter teas most of the other types.
The blonde-haired beauty smiles shyly. "Not really, I only know a bit. My granny had a lot of information about teas. She could easily identify which tea it was just by the smell." She said, proudly for her pseudo-grandmother.
Levi could easily see the past tense that Historia used as he assumed that her grandmother passed away. "She sounded like an intelligent woman." He pointed it out, faintly soft.
"She was very wise." Historia agreed with Levi with a smile on her face. "Never failed to give me some wise words." She thought about a few of her favorites wisdom words she recalled from her childhood. "My granny said that kindness is a gift that I'm allowed to give because kindness is limitless." And because of her pseudo-grandmother's wise words, Historia gave out her kindness no matter what.
The raven-haired actor carefully examined Historia's face then hummed in response instead. He lifted his teacup and sipping quietly. The blonde-haired beauty just smiles at him then decided to study her lines. She reached down to her purse, grabbed her manuscript, and switch it with her novel back in the purse. The blonde-haired beauty already highlighted, marks with sticker-notes, and even added few questions when she needs to talk with the writer or someone about it.
Historia wants to talk about few scenes with the scriptwriter as her gaze scanned around and found Abel who is drinking alcohol as he is animatedly chatting with Farlan. The blonde-haired beauty doesn't want to disturb the writer so she will have to wait, much to her small disappointment. However, she realized that she is sitting next to the famous experience actor. 'Maybe he can answer my questions?' she mused, hopeful.
"Mr. Ackerman…" Historia hesitated called out the raven-haired actor gently. Levi narrowed his eyes at her, questioning. "…I was wondering if you could—maybe—" she lifted her script with shyly smile. "—answers some questions for me?" she asked, helpful and nervous.
Levi frowned at her for a moment and saw the brightness in her ocean-blue eyes started to fade away to disappointment. Levi clicked his tongue sharply as he closed his book. "Fine. What are your questions, brat." He reluctant said.
Historia's ocean-blue orbs brighten up right away. "Thank you, Mr. Ackerman." She smiles happily as she ignores the nickname from the grumpy actor then quickly flipped few pages of the script and paused. "I was curious about this part… scene twelve where Ella was almost shot by the assassin, however, Kane protected her… during that time with both Kane and the assassin are busy, what should Ella do? Just stand by, hide or run?" she asked, interested and curious while pointed at the scene.
"What do you think?" Levi asked, deadpanned instead as he stared at Historia.
The blonde-haired beauty sweatdropped but smile. "I assumed that Ella will either run or hide?" she answers with a question.
Levi sighed heavily. "It depends on how Kane and the assassin interact with each other during the scene. They both could be fighting against each other or Kane could only dodge the attacks and took Ella to escape from the assassin or even the assassin will retreat." He explained, disinterested.
"Do we not follow every act from these scenes exactly?" Historia asked with furrowed eyebrows, wondering.
"Like I said, it depends. We do and we will follow the action from the script. But sometimes, there might improvise and even change different route during the scenes." Levi professionally said with a serious tone after he noticed that Historia is literally genuinely curious and interested in her questions.
The blonde-haired newbie hummed with understandingly. "Does that happen often?"
Levi carefully set his empty teacup down on the small table on the side. "More of sometimes. Mostly, there are bloopers."
"Bloopers? Isn't that like—mistakes?" Historia turned her body half-way with interest.
The raven-haired actor crossed his arms. "Sort of. Blooper is unscripted and accidental in nature. It happens a lot, so it's natural 'cause we're all humans. It's commons, however, sometimes some of the bloopers can make it part of the film." Historia perked up with amazement. "For example, in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, when the actor kicked the metal helmet too hard, it caused his toes in pain that he ended up fell on his knees and screamed in agony for real. It wasn't in the script, but it was out of improvisation." Levi explained, coolly.
"Oh my? So, you are saying it happens in all films?" Levi nods his head, confirmed that she is right. "Wow. I didn't know that… and the actors stay in characters?"
"Correct. Because no matter what, continue act through the scene." The raven-haired actor tilted his head. "However, some actors do break characters which is normal. After all, we are humans and we do make mistakes." He added, nonchalantly.
Historia nodded her head understandingly. "I see… thank you for letting me know this." She said with a grateful smile.
Levi cocked his eyebrow at her well-manners which was rather refreshing. "Tsk." He clicked his tongue against his teeth in response softly. "Any other questions, brat?" maybe he could truly work well with the newbie after all.
The blonde-haired beauty smiles brightly. "If you don't mind, Mr. Ackerman… will you please tell me what I should know about acting in film? Like… what should I do and do not that is appropriate." She asked, curious since she doesn't want to act inappropriate and offending anyone during working.
"That's a good question…" the raven-haired actor muttered then inform the newbie about rules and do's or don'ts while Historia is very attentive to the famous actor's words.
Meanwhile, Ilse glanced over to her mistress and smiles happily when she saw Historia and Levi are getting along well. She is relieved since she knew that Hitch loathed the blonde-haired beauty. Ilse doesn't want Historia to experience terrible and miserable during her first acting film. Her golden eyes shifted over to Hitch who looks angry as she is paying attention to her expensive sleek white smartphone.
Ilse turned her gaze over to the director and nearly flip her shit when he is suddenly looming over her and sniffing her hair. "E-excuse me, sir." Ilse mumbled, awkwardly as she tugs one of her earbuds off from her ear while half-smile nervously at the tall man. "Wh-what are you doing?" she asked, baffled.
"You have a remarkably nice scent." Miche blunted straightforwardness with a serious face.
The dark-haired woman just blinked at him owlishly. "Thank you?" she didn't know what to say about that odd compliment from the director.
Miche just nods his head and returns to his tablet as if he never sniffed her hair. Ilse stared at him stupefied then grabbed her earbud and placed it back to her ear. She decided to pretend that it didn't happen to her. 'What a weirdo.' She mused.
During that time, Isabel sneakily captures few photos with her smartphone in the direction where Historia and Levi are. The redhead couldn't believe that she is seeing this. 'Levi is actually being civil! He didn't make her cry!' she thought, amazed. Isabel is seriously liking Historia because if anyone can make Levi act decent and participate in the conversation without causing any fights… is a damn miracle.
Isabel sends some photos to Farlan with a half-grinned on her face.
At the bar where Farlan is, he picked up his phone and saw the messages from Isabel. He unlocked it and saw the pictures. His light-grey eyes glanced over to where Levi and Historia are. Farlan smirks softly. "I was right, you can work well with her." Farlan whispered to himself, pleased. He turned his head to Abel who is busying muttering under his breath while reviewing his manuscript. "I think that Hitman's Tears is going to be a great film."
Abel paused, glanced up at the singer with a confused blink. "Hah?" Farlan pointed in the direction where the famous actor and newbie actress are. Abel took off his glasses, clear them with his tie then placed them back on. "Oh my… I'm seeing Kane and Ella… the chemistry…" he muttered excitedly.
Farlan nods in agreement with the writer while his light-grey eyes are on his childhood best friend and a newbie actress. "Something tells me that this is just the beginning." He whispered to himself then lifted his small glass of whiskey to his lips.
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London, England
Airport
Later…
Historia adjusted her dark-blue baseball hat to make sure she is concealed even though she isn't famous yet. She knew that there is the slightest chance that a fan in the crowd might recognize the obvious famous celebrities. Nifa explained that there could be possible rumors, gossips, and chaos among fans. If a fan knew Historia is involved with celebrities for acting in a film, then they will take advantage of her in order to meet the real famous celebrities.
Luckily, Historia and Ilse got their own disguise somewhat to if there is a picture taken, no one will ever know what their real faces look like. The blonde-haired beauty and her manager/servant follow the group to the two black SUVs. Historia went in one of the vehicles with Ilse, joined in with Isabel, Nanaba, Miche, and Abel. The others went in another vehicle which are Farlan, Levi, Marlo, Hitch, Eld, and Nifa.
Soon, Miche starts the car and drives down the path while another vehicle follows him. In the passenger seat is where Nanaba is a seat, in the backseats of two chairs and a bench on the very back. Historia and Isabel took the chairs while Ilse and Abel took the bench.
The redhead artist smirks at Historia playfully. "So… I've noticed how you and Levi seem to… chummy with each other." She said, intriguing. Her words caught others' attention as they are curious too. They also did notice how the handsome, yet standoffish actor actually got sociable with the blonde-haired beauty.
Historia blinked at Isabel with curiosity. "Uh… I wouldn't say I'm close to Mr. Ackerman. I just ask him questions." She answered.
"And he just—answers?" Nanaba speaks up with disbelief as she turned half-way behind to face the blonde-haired beauty.
"Yes." Historia nods her head slightly puzzled why everyone except Ilse, looks so bewildered and surprised. "Wh-what is it?"
Isabel huffed softly. "Levi doesn't just answer anyone's questions. He would rather scowl and glare then walk away than dealing with someone outside of his work." She stated as a fact. Her green eyes carefully examined Historia. "To think that big bro didn't throw a single insult is pretty damn impressive." She said with admiration.
"Big bro?" Historia speaks up with curiosity. "I didn't know you both were related."
The redhead made a guilty face. "Oops. I'm not supposed to say that out loud." Isabel rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly.
"Be careful not to slip it out once we're public, Isabel." Nanaba reminded the redhead with stern eyes.
Isabel rolled her eyes. "I know, I know." She pouted then turned to Historia who looks confused. "As for your other assumption, big bro—Levi—" she sends a sassy look at Nanaba who rolls her eyes back in response. "—is not my blood brother. He's more of someone I looked up to and before I knew, I made a habit of calling him that. My boyfriend is always around Levi, so I tend to slip out big bro all the time." She explained, coolly.
Ilse perked up with interest. "Boyfriend? Who is it?" she asked with a friendly teasing tone.
"Farlan." Isabel simply answered.
Historia and Ilse stared at the redhead with surprised stunned while others already knew. "Ehh? Farlan Church? The actor and singer? Soldier?" Ilse asked, just to be sure. Isabel nodded her head with an amused glint in her green orbs. "Whoa… I never heard of you both dating from the news or gossip magazine." the dark-haired manager said with a baffled frown.
"That's because we're expert with stealth." Isabel smirk with smugness.
The blonde-haired beauty tilted her head with curiosity. "How long have you both been dating?"
Isabel placed her index finger on her cheek with thoughtful. "Uuhh… I met him when I was like—thirteen… start dating him when I was sixteen, so it's been… four years."
"You're twenty?" the blonde-haired was surprised because she thought Isabel is a little bit younger than that. Isabel nods her head. "I'm only like four years younger than you." She pointed it out with an almost shy smile.
The redhead grinned widely. "I know. But thankfully, you are a pretty cool gal to hang around." she winked at her friendly. Historia beamed at her happily. The blonde-haired beauty is relieved to know that the ages will not bother Isabel to befriend her.
"That's a pretty long time to date him." Ilse speaks up, impressed because she knew that when celebrities date, it's hard to stay in a relationship for a long time. Some couples managed to get through with a strong bond and others just fade away and break up. It depends on who and how celebrities are.
Isabel half-shrug her shoulders. "Farlan is very faithful and loyal to me ever since we start dating. Of course, I feel the same way with him. I guess… our bond is just unbreakable." She said with a small, sweet smile on her face and love in her green eyes. Historia could see how much the redhead really loves her boyfriend.
"I'm happy for you." Historia genuinely comments which Isabel sent her appreciative smile in response.
Then soon, the females exchange chatting while Abel is busying with his tablet, and Miche enjoying taking the wheels.
Meanwhile, in the other vehicle. In the driver seat is where Farlan taking control behind the wheel, Levi is sitting on the passenger seat. Eld and Hitch are sitting on the chairs. Marlo and Nifa are sitting on the bench at the back. The car is very quiet and awkward.
Farlan made silently vowed that he will join in with his redhead girlfriend next time. He doesn't want to go through awkward silence during the ride anymore. The blonde-haired singer has tried to make conversation, but no one bothers to answer or participate, so he was stuck with silence.
The blonde-haired singer glanced at Levi who is watching the scenery outside through the window blankly. He wants to bring up Historia to Levi but with Hitch in the car, he knew it will cause a problem and he doesn't want to deal with irritable Levi. Thankfully, the raven-haired actor doesn't seem to be in a foul mood. 'Probably thanks to a certain beauty girl.' Farlan mused with a smirk.
After uncomfortable twenty minutes of silence during the ride, Farlan nearly weeps in joy when he noticed they are approaching the hotel any minutes now. 'Thank God!'
Levi hasn't noticed that they are getting closer to the hotel as he is busying thinking about the blonde-haired beauty. Ever since he answers and listens to Historia during the airplane ride. He couldn't help but feel like Historia is being who she is, yet something tells him that there is more to her than he thinks.
Levi doesn't know if it's a bad instinct or not. '…Historia Lenz is an enigma.'
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