Cadet Ral and Captain Levi. Those two were the perfect example for a squad. Petra was fiercely loyal to Levi, just as Levi was to her. He led and she followed. This is how a subordinate and superior acted. Professionalism, duty, devotion and teamwork combined.

At least, that's what most thought. No one knew of the wistful stares, the hidden kisses, or the secret meetings. Levi knew sure as hell this was inappropriate, but she had just kinda snuck into his life. Petra Ral was a woman who knew what she wanted, and she made it clear she wanted him. And though he tried to deny it, Levi wanted her too. That's how they ended up in his bedroom, late one night.

Levi was filling out paperwork. Or he was trying to. It was hard to concentrate with Petra in his lap, playing with the strands of his hair. He didn't know how they got in this position, but it seemed neither were willing to change it.

Levi sighed. "Petra, I'm trying to do work." She looked away from the few strands she was braiding.

"Oh do you want me to move?"

"Yes." Petra just grinned and turned back to her work.

"Ok, in a little while." Levi rolled his eyes.

"Usually, a cadet immediately obeys the orders of her captain." Petra let out a snort.

"What's so funny?"

"Oh just you thinking the squad obeys you mindlessly." She turned to face him.

"You may be my captain, but you're human just like us and can make bad decisions. Remember when you approached Eren during the spoon incident?"

"Pfft, there was nothing dangerous-"

"Regardless, it was a stupid idea." Petra gave him a sweet smile. "We'll recognize you have made a decision, but if it's a stupid-ass decision, we'll elect to ignore it."

Levi couldn't believe how sassy Petra was being. "I thought you trusted me?"

"I do, and I'm still a soldier, I'll follow you into hell, but I'll be there to keep you from getting lost and going the wrong way."

Levi gave a rare smile. Most people saw Petra for her kindness, but she was so much more than that. She was blinding smiles and deadly glares, loud opinions she made known to the entire world and gentle touches. She was loyal, but she was fiercely independent, and he couldn't think of anyone else he'd prefer to spend the rest of his days with.

"How about for this next mission we go as equals then, instead of captain and cadet?"

"You don't mean?" Hazel eyes glowed as she saw him slip a golden band on her ring finger. A huge smile spread across her face.

"I said I'd follow you into hell for the 57th expedition, but it looks like I'll do that in a white dress this time."