HANJI: I'd never seen Levi sleep so late into the day; it was around eleven in the morning when he finally got up.
Secretly I wished I could've been lying next to him, but it was only a few days since I moved in with him.
If Levi hadn't slept so late, we maybe could've gone out somewhere to spend our two vacation days.
"Mornin' sleepyhead," I chirped as he groggily entered the living room. "I made coffee."
"You're the best, Shit Glasses," he said.
"I know," I shrugged. "If you hadn't slept in, we could've gone to the zoo or something."
"Aren't you banned from the zoo from trying to sneak into the animal pens?" Levi squinted.
"Uhh...well anyway we could maybe catch a movie tonight." I said quickly.
"Is there anything good playing?"
"Probably not but it would be nice to go out again."
"Are you asking me out on a second date, Shit Glasses?" Levi asked in a low voice.
"If you want it to be a date, we could make it a date," I said, suddenly flustered. "Are you sure we should leave the kids again?"
"Where are the kids currently?" Levi asked, a hint of panic in his voice.
"They went to the hospital to visit Mrs. Ackerman," I explained. "Officer Ral is also there to keep an eye on them. Later, they have to sort out where they're staying while Mrs. Ackerman is going through therapy. So I don't think you have to worry about them going after the Titans again."
"I see," the panic melted into relief in those two words.
"So it's just you and me here." I added.
"Are you trying to suggest something?"
"What?! No, of course not!" I blushed furiously. "...unless you want it to."
"Dammit Shit Glasses, make up your mind," Levi said, but I could tell he wasn't going to be impatient about it.
"Ehh...just come sit by me on the couch. I just want to spend some time you." I sighed.
Levi plopped down on the couch next to me, setting his mug on the coffee table. He didn't put his arm around me or anything.
It seemed like an eternity before anyone spoke.
"Yesterday, you said I was the love of your life. How long have I been that?" My voice trembled. He couldn't have meant it.
"For a while," he said, "I just hadn't had a chance to tell you. I guess I did then. But, you really are the love of my life."
"And you're mine," I said, maybe a bit too quickly.
Levi laced his fingers between mine. Blush spread across my face.
"Remember when we first met and how awkward you were?" Levi asked.
"Yeah? I'm still awkward, aren't I?" I chuckled lightly.
"Yeah, but I guess I am, too." He shrugged.
"You know, you shouldn't have had that drink on our date; I told you you were a lightweight," I teased.
"Did I do something bad?"
"No, just slurred your words and couldn't focus. And I think you hand a hangover." I poked his nose.
"Well, at least I have you to take care of me when I'm a drunk idiot," he poked my nose back.
I smiled shyly. It seemed like another eternity before anyone spoke again.
Then, Levi leaned in a bit hesitantly, and I followed him. We clumsily bumped mouths.
"Uh...let me try that again," Levi mumbled.
He leaned in again, and I slowly met his lips. I closed my eyes and tilted my head.
I didn't know kisses could last this long, but I enjoyed every second of it.
Levi's hands were on my back and my hands rested on his shoulders.
As the kiss lingered, our breathing sped up. My heart felt like it would escape any second.
Levi removed his lips from mine, and for a moment I wanted them back. He moved to my neck, but before he touched me he asked, "Is this okay?"
"Huh? Y-yeah..." I said, slightly confused. Did people normally ask, or was this just him being considerate?
Levi's lips touched my neck, and I had the instinct to recoil. I relaxed and I let him kiss me.
My hands crept up to his head, my fingers entangling themselves into his black hair. His hands drifted to my waist.
I started to panic slightly, worrying this would go too far very quickly.
"Levi..." I mumbled.
He stopped. "Hm?"
"Please don't take this too far," I said, "I'm sorry, but I don't think I could ever have sex. It scares me to think about it."
Levi smiled slightly. "Alright, I understand. If you ever want to someday, with me or without me, I will understand."
"Thank you...but you know, I wouldn't mind sleeping next to you. I bet your bed is pretty warm." I added. "And, maybe if I feel more comfortable someday, we can just walk around the apartment naked in front of each other and not be weirded out."
"How long will it take before we stop being weirded out?" Levi asked.
I shrugged. "We just have to be together long enough to find out."
"I believe we can." Levi leaned in and started up the kissing again.
Suddenly Levi threw himself backward so I was on top of him like a tiger on its prey.
"What was that for?" I asked, slightly flustered.
"I don't know," Levi admitted. Redness spread across his face.
I lowered myself to kiss him, and he wrapped his arms around me.
"You're mine, Corporal Neat Freak," I murmured.
"I'm all yours, Shit Glasses," he agreed.