Birthday Part I

Disclaimer: I do not own Shingeki no Kyojin

Summary: It's Petra's birthday and Levi asks her what she wants.

"You wanted to see me, Captain Levi?"

He didn't look up from his paperwork. "Yes."

Petra waited patiently for him to address her.

"Is it really your birthday today?"

"How do you know?"

"I overheard the guys."

"Yes, it is." Her teammates had given her presents earlier in the evening after training.

He finally looked up at her. "I didn't get you anything."

"That's okay. You didn't have to."

"Are you sure? You only need to ask."

"Really?" Petra asked curiously and he nodded. She hesitated. "I'm not sure you can give me what I want."

"Well, why don't you try asking?"

Her heart beat nervously against her chest. Should I? What if she was wrong? But there was something about the way he was looking at her that pulled the words from her mouth. "Okay. What I want..."

He leaned forward.

"...is a birthday kiss." She touched the corner of her lower lip with her index finger.

Levi stood up and walked around the desk. There was a dreaded feeling in her stomach as she watched him leave. Had she imagined it?

Petra had seen his eyes on her too many times for a little too long, saw the way his body eased around her, and how he always chose to sit and talk to her. He valued his personal space and it just wasn't possible, the number of times their hands brushed. And he never batted an eyelash at it, even though he always glared at anyone who got a little too close into his personal bubble.

Levi locked the door. "I doubt anyone will interrupt, but better to be careful."

Petra felt excited and nervous, the emotions intensifying with every step he took in her direction until he stood inches from her. He's really going to do it! She could feel the heat warming her cheeks.

He wrapped an arm around her waist, a finger tilting her chin up. She saw the same eagerness in his eyes.

Petra closed her eyes, feeling his lips against hers, hands on his chest.

She didn't think he was capable of such gentleness. His soft kisses left her feeling light as a feather. It was such a blissful feeling. So warm...and soft...his lips... Every inch of her tingled.

Too soon. Petra thought when he pulled back.

Levi's lips twitched into a small smile. "You look so pretty when you blush. I think I'd like to do that again sometime. And more."

She bunched up her fists. He didn't seem to care about the wrinkles it would cause. Why did he have to say that? Now her body felt even weaker.

Levi held her against his body, his cheek pressed against her head. This feels so good. Petra closed her eyes, soaking in the warmth and strength of his body. She couldn't believe how much she enjoyed simply being held by him. Is this a dream? She really hoped not.

His lips brushed against her ear and she shivered, his warm breath causing pleasant goosebumps to break out across her neck. "December 25th. It's my birthday. What will you give me?" He kissed her ear. "What should I ask for?"

Petra's heart fluttered, imagination running wild. It was a good thing he was holding her. She didn't trust her body to hold her upright anymore. Taking a deep breath, inhaling his scent, she finally drew up her courage.

Turnabout was fair play.

She kissed his ear and whispered, "Anything you want." Her answer sent a shiver through his body. Pressed against each other, she could feel his heart pounding against her chest.

"Anything?"

"Anything."

Please Review~