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“[Name], it's time. Hanji and Miche are bringing in Eren, we should make our way there as well” Erwin called out to you, snapping out of your thoughts as you look out at the blue sky above you. You gave a small nod to your commander walking right beside him. Today, marks the day of Eren's trial, the titan shifter. Erwin, Hanji and Levi were determined to get Eren to the scouts as humanity's last hope of survival.
“Is it really necessary to do the act in front of everyone?” you asked Erwin remembering the plan that was discuss to you and his trusted comrades. You weren't exactly a squad leader but a well known trainer to the scouts. Making sure, they know how to defend themselves and keeping them in shape so that it will help them during their expeditions. The cadets fear you for your notorious training, it was nothing like they ever trained before but it sure helped out a lot of the cadets to survive. At least, you the ones that survives.
“You know, you can count on Levi” Erwin commented glancing at you. It's not like you don't trust Levi, you were actually scared for Eren because of what Levi can do. No doubt that your skills greatly helped during the missions but Levi is just on another level, he has his own level entirely. You sighed, it can't be help but go along with the plan.
You and Erwin arrived at the court and the place is already filled up. The scouts on right while the Military Police on the left. Levi stood beside Eren's friends, Armin and Mikasa. Levi eyed you and Erwin as you took the spot beside him. Erwin in the middle, Levi on his right and you on the left.
“Tch. Took you long enough” Levi said glancing your way before looking at the door where Eren entered with his hands tied behind his back. You just smiled and shook your head at Levi.
The trial started as the military police has their on agenda on what to do with Eren. You frowned at the thought that they were just going to just cut Eren open, thinking that they can find answers of him able to turn into a titan. Eren tugged his cuffs with force yelling his reasons at the left side of the court. You notice Levi leaving Erin's side, walking up to Eren giving him a swift kick to the face. You flinched hearing Eren groaned in pain.
Yep, there is it. Levi continue to beat the crap of the young man. 'Geez, his getting too caught with this act' looking away from moment, it just reminds you too much of your own training when you were little.
“Where are you taking her?' Levi followed after the tall man, as he drags you out of the house you and Levi were staying at.
“She's just going out for a while. Stay here” you looked at Levi with fear in your eyes. You were scared out of your mind. You don't know where you were going but you were told that it's for your own good.
“No! You have to take me with you!” He said reaching out for your hand while you try to reach out for his hand, “[Name]!”
“Levi!”
It beens weeks since you last saw Levi. You don't even know if you have the strength to keep going, “How do you expect to defend yourself and someone you love. Get up!” you felt another sharp pain on your side as you slowly get up from the cold cement floor.
“You think, you can defend Levi like this?” another hit was sent your way, “Do you expect him to protect you all the time? You are going to get yourself and him killed!” he's right, Levi has taken care of you since day one and you can't be helpless like this anymore. You have to protect yourself especially him. You promised to yourself since that day, you will protect with everything you have.
The trial ended and Eren was welcomed to join the scouts under Levi's care. If Eren failed to do his job, Levi will not hesitate to take down his titan form himself.
“Must you be so hard on the poor boy” you said to Levi as you made your way to Eren, kneeling in front of him while tending his bruises that he received.
“Tch. He's not a child for you to baby, [Name]” he said back to you, taking a seat beside Eren making the boy flinched slightly, “Do you hate me Eren?” you hit Levi's leg, glaring at him. Eren looked at you with surprise, probably thinking why he would hit humanity's strongest like that.
“Don't mind them. They are basically married at this point” Hanji grinned at Eren, “Only [Name] can do that kind of stuff to Shorty” winking at the titan shifter.
“Hanji! We are not married!” you yelled at the scientist before turning to Eren, “We're childhood friends”
“We might as well be” Levi mumbled making Hanji laugh.
“What did you say?” you glared at the raven haired man but he only clicked his tongue. You glared at him one more time before turning your attention back to young man. “I'm [Name], scouts trainer and back up cadet for Squad Levi” you smiled.
“She's scary when she trains people, don't underestimate her cute smile” Hanji said putting her arms around your neck, hugging you.
You try to move detach yourself from the titan scientist as you try tend Eren's bruises peacefully, “Hanji, please get off me” pushing your crazy friend off you.
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You and Squad Levi were making your way to the new base that they were stationed for the safety of the others. You watch as Levi's squad talked to Eren as you rode your horse to the base. You were again lost in your thoughts.
“You're thinking about it again” you shook your head slightly, giving him a small smile. At this, it's hard to find things from Levi.
“What is?” you asked innocently looking ahead not meeting his steel blue orbs.
“That time. I saw that look when we were at the court. Forget it, it's a long time ago” he said, his gaze not leaving you. You wished that he wouldn't look at you so intensely.
You finally came home after a month of training, you were surprised that you made it this far. But you were tired and you can't even keep your eyes open. You were excited to see Levi again and tell him that you came back. Resting your eyes for a moment with a smile on your face, you can't wait Levi's expression when you see him again.
You wake up to the warmth that spreads to your entire body, you hear someone mumbling something to you but you couldn't quite make what they were trying to tell you. Slowly opening your eyes. You recognize the ceiling that you were staring at. You're finally home, you must have fallen asleep during your journey on the way home.
'[Name]?' you recognize that voice, 'You're awake' he sighed. Why does Levi sound so worried? You just fell asleep when on the way back, 'What took you so long brat! I was worried sick”
You turn your head towards the raven haired boy, smiling at him. He doesn't know how happy you were to see him, “I'm home”
Levi frowned at you making your heart sink, “What? What's wrong?” you said to him trying to sit up but your body left heavy.
“You were asleep for a week idiot. You came home all bruised and shit” you noticed the slight cracked in his voice. You tried to explain that you were training and learning how to survive for you and for him.
“That's not something, you should worry about. I'm taking care of you and that's it. Don't come home half dead!” you were surprised to see this side of Levi. You were worrying so much on how to keep up with him so you wouldn't be a burden to him, but in the end you made him worry about you while he wait for you to come home. You can't imagine what must be going through his head.
Levi rested his head on your left arm, “Just-- just don't ever leave like that” feeling your heartache for him, you nod. Resting your right hand on top is soft black hair.
“I won't”
You were 10 years old at that time, living in the underground. It wasn't easy living but you and Levi made it. Levi was convinced that were just thrown in the ring to see how long you would survive, that wasn't training, it was fight to the death but you did learn a lot of things within that month but it just cost, almost your life. Emotional scars healed over time but physical scars remained, you do still think about that from time to time.
“I'm fine. I just had a moment” you gave a dismissive wave to Levi, “It helped me to become a better fighter”
“Tch”
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It was expected that Levi demanded that the place needs to be cleaned before dinner. At this point, you have lived through a series of cleaning days with him. Showing Eren the ropes, you were surprised how fast he pick up the little things about how Levi cleaning antics. It took you forever to get him approved your cleaning methods. You were sweeping outside when Eren approached you, “[Name]-san. Do you need some help with that?”
You smiled at him, “Sure, that would be great” it was quiet for quite sometime as you and Eren try to finish sweeping the area. You can feel that Eren wanted to ask you something but was a bit hesitant.
“Is there something, you wanted to ask me?” Eren looked at you embarrassed with a slight blush creeping his way to his cheeks.
“H-how did you-” you laugh slightly. Miche might have his nose but your intuition was something you always relay on. This strong gut feeling that you would always get, it was hard to explain but it most like you have this strong sense of picking up vibes about certain situation.
“a woman intuition, I suppose” you grinned, “You can ask me anything” Eren thought about it for a bit before asking his question.
“I heard from Petra that heichou used to be the leader of an underground gang” it was more of a statement then a question but you nod your head.
“It's true. He used to. He wanted to help people, he want to make sure that everyone that needed help was helped” you smiled softly. You always loved that about Levi, he might seemed to be a stoic man but his a big softie on the inside. He cares about the people around him.
“What about you [Name]-san?”
“We've always been together since we were little. Kinda reminds me of you, Armin and Mikasa.”
You haven't really confessed to Levi about your feelings towards him. Maybe, it was the fear of being on expeditions and what the outcome of it that prevented you from saying your romantic feelings for him. Hanji said that you and Levi has this unspoken thing going on. You don't necessarily have to tell each other because you both already understood that you love each other. But it does creep on you once in a while that maybe it's just a one sided love. What if you just made that all up and he just likes you as a sister?
“My mother left me when I was young. She couldn't afford food for the both of us. So she left at the streets about two weeks later, Levi found me and he helped me then I guess, we've been running things together since then” Eren gave a meek nod while he continue his chore in a deep thought. You're past wasn't particularly happy but you're happy to have Levi beside you through it all.
“Oi! Are you done yapping? The kitchen need a final clean” Levi walked towards you and Eren, “[Name] helped me with the kitchen and chop up some potatoes” moments like this, Levi always makes excuses that he needed help with cleaning and preparing when he can perfectly handle it himself.
“I'll be right there heichou” you smiled, receiving a frown from him. You know he hates it when you call him that. He looked at you one last time before walking away from you and Eren.
“Hurry up brat”
“Can you finish up here Eren?” he smiled at you, giving you a thumbs up. Storing the broom away, you follow after the raven haired man, turning to the corner that leads to the kitchen. You felt someone grabs your wrist and into their arms.
“Jaeger, better not steal my alone time with you” you laugh softly, embracing him in return.
“I don't think, you need to worry about that” maybe, it's not one side love after all.