Bow – Levi x Petra Clothing Prompt
Disclaimer: I do not own Shingeki no Kyojin.
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The captain's expression is vacant, which is not unusual, but today is unnerving. His are not the only set of eyes fixed on the red piece of fabric in her hair, though the others do not worry her so much. At least she can gauge their reactions, tend to them accordingly. Petra thoroughly understands the speculative way in which Gunter arches an eyebrow, and the annoying, wry curl of Auruo's mouth that she pointedly tries to ignore.
The delicate bow is peculiarly striking to the men of her squad. They are not accustomed to seeing her wear something so distinctively feminine. It might be considered a breach in dress code, possibly; yet, Levi-heichou gives it one long look and does not say anything. When they begin their training, he addresses Petra no differently than before. The others also become accepting of the bow's small presence, executing their practice strikes and regrouping just as effortlessly as ever. They may not be fighting titans at the moment, but Levi does not allow them to quit until their muscles are satisfyingly sore.
They are somewhat lagging when they finally return to the earth, clumsy under the weight of their weapons. Petra sluggishly makes her way to the supply room because it is her turn to refill the gas tanks. Through the processes she is lazy, blinking owlishly, thinking about how wonderful the bath is going to feel tonight, the blissful calmness of watching steam rise. She does not realize that the captain is observing her until he calls out her name, causing her to start.
"What do you call this?" Without reservation, Levi tugs sharply on a lock of her hair, and even though Petra winces she understands that this is the only manner that he really knows how to be playful (somewhat). His half-lidded grey eyes are narrowed, glaring at the bow as if it had committed an offense instead of its owner.
She grins sheepishly. "Oh, uh, just a little ribbon, Sir," patting the top of her head nervously. "My hair is getting a bit long, you see. This helps keep it out of the way."
"So cut it," he says, a bit blatantly, touching the accessory with long, slender fingers and for a second during his investigation their hands brush together and he does not pull away. She blushes, suddenly aware of how close he is standing, that she could just tilt her head up a little and his lips would be there. He does not seem to notice that at all. "Such a ridiculous thing," Levi murmurs, and Petra thinks he is still talking about the bow.
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