He asks you out:
Several months go by, you and all the squad leaders get along really well. You'd consider them your greatest friends, even Levi (who is so adorable when he is with Petra- no matter how stoic he may act). Hange and Moblit made you feel welcome- maybe Hange did a little too much with her spilling of Titan theories and top secret information- and you can't help but notice how much Moblit takes care of Hange (it's selfless, really). Especially Mike, you considered him your closest friend...you were definitely having thoughts about him as more than a friend. He makes you laugh and you can't help but make fun of his uncanny ability to sniff out any scent. He has definitely helped you through some tough times especially when you were returning back from your first expedition as Squad Leader and your shoulders felt heavy with guilt for all the lives lost. He held you all night while you cried, wrapping you in his cloak, whispering in your ear 'It's okay, it's not your fault". He made you feel safe and secure. He-
"Oi (y/n) are you listening?" Levi asked, withdrawing his arm around Petra to snap in front of your face, interrupting your thoughts.
"Earth to (y/n)!" Petra said leaning forward.
"Sorry what?"
"Why are you so distracted, this isn't like you (y/n)," Moblit asked, concerned.
"I knowwww whyyyyyyyyyy…It's Mikeeeeeeeee" Hange teased.
"What no- just- what were you asking" you stammered trying to avoid the conversation before your face turned into a tomato.
Hange rolled her eyes and Petra sighed loudly.
"I said has someone, anyone in particular, asked you to the annual ball yet?" Hange asked, bouncing up and down in her seat.
The annual ball was of course a mandatory event for all squad leaders and no one else really wanted to go anyway. You don't really like stuffy old parties and was not looking forward to it.
"No- can't I just tag along with you guys?" you said
"Sorry but no can do. This is the biggest event of the year and we all need a "date" or else we just confirm the fact that the survey corps is "uncivilized and uncouth" with all the nobles." Erwin said, taking a sip from his mug.
"Yeah even Moblit asked me just so I didn't have to go alone!" Hange said pinching Moblit's cheeks making him blush.
"ughhh no one wants to ask-" You were interrupted as Mike knocked and entered the room with a …piece of wood?
"What's with the wood?" You asked surprisingly.
"Smell it"
"I don't think that-"
"Just smell it" he persisted
"It's…sandalwood." You said slowly giving it to Hange who eagerly wanted to test the properties of this unique substance.
"(f/n) (l/n)" he said holding your hands. "Sandalwood was what you smelled like when I first laid eyes- err nose- on you. It was the moment I knew that 'this girl is going to be the absolute end of me'. You are the most beautiful, kind, and—"
"Tch…just get to the point already." Levi said continuing to sip his cup of tea but not before receiving a swat on the shoulder from Petra, making him nearly spit out his tea.
"Will you do me the honor of accompanying me to the Annual Ball?" He asked smiling adorably, squeezing your hands. You could sense the nervousness behind his calm mask.
"Of course you idiot!" You said reaching on your tiptoes to pull him into a hug.
Everyone in the room started clapping as he snaked his arms your waist tightly and kissed the top of your head.
"YAYYYYY NOW WE GET TO GO DRESS SHOPPING" Hange said hi-fiving Petra.
"Oi shitty glasses pipe down."