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You, Hange, and Levi had been together for a while (four months to be exact) and not only did you three struggle to get into the swing of things at the beginning, but you really did doubt that it would work out between the three of you considering how difficult your differing personalities could make things. So, in honor of going through hell in back for this long, you decided it was time for a long, overdue celebration, and what better way to do that, than with a picnic. It's sweet, simple, and there's little to nothing that can go wrong with food by a pond....or so you thought.
The day started out simple enough, you Hange, and Levi all made your way to finding a good spot to sit at, should be simple enough, however, being the way you three are, nothing short of indecisiveness was something very common with you guys. "I think a perfect spot would be by the the edge of the pond, I wanna be close to the ducks", Hange said excitedly. You weren't opposed to the idea, ducks weren't all that bad and the pond was a nice enough view, but there's always someone who opposes everything Hange suggests. "Absolutely not", you heard Levi say "It's bad enough you have us out here sitting in the grass, but I draw the line at sitting close enough to the water that we risk getting the food wet." You sighed, knowing he had a point, but really, was it that big of deal. "Levi, it's not that serious, besides, wouldn't it be nice to be able to sit and listen to the sound of the waves and the ducks while we eat?" you try reasoning. "No, grass leaves stains, ducks are annoying and smell terrible, and besides aren't you allergic to grass?" you sigh, ignoring him, knowing that while he may be right, this was supposed to be a fun outing for the three of you, you can get over a little itching if it means spending time with the people that you love. Even if that means putting up with Levi's bitterness to the situation
You feel Hange walk up behind you and wrap their arms around you as they rest their chin on your shoulder and sigh "I really don't care if we sit close to the pond or not, I just wanna spend time with you both and y'know eat. Kinda hungry if I'm being honest" You chuckle at that and finally pick a random spot to sit at, hopefully that satisfies them both and get everything set up. You unpack everything from the picnic basket, laying everything out nearly, and soon enough, you all get your share and begin eating. After a while, Hange says that they want to go mess with ducks, leaving you and Levi alone, watching Hange trying (and failing) to get the duck's attention.
As you're watching, you feel Levi's Hand on yours, and you look over at him. "I, uh, just wanted to say thank you." "For what?" he goes silent for a second before sighing and speaking again "For this. The picnic. And you know, putting up with us for this long." you chuckle a little bit, wanting to drag it out and say "Did the Levi Ackerman, stoic face extraordinaire, just say 'thank you'? Who would have thought?" you chuckle. "Yeah, yeah. Laugh all you want, but I'm being serious. The last time I ever try being nice" he mutters. You laugh a little, before leaning again, and kissing his cheek. He goes still for a second, physical affection still being a learning process for the both of you, before relaxing again and giving you a small smile.
You notice Hange coming towards the both of you, except now you see thag they've brought a new companion. "It took a while, but I finally got one." you laugh at the duck that Hange has cradled in their arms, looking a little pissed that some random person has moved it from it's comfortable place in the pond. Hange sets the duck down, trying to get Levi to show it some attention "I swear, if you don't get that thing away from me right now" "Oh come on, look at how cute it is." Soon enough, the two of them are up and running around, Levi away from Hange and the duck, and the other two after Levi, resulting in Levi, usually pretty light on his feet, tripping and falling into the pond. You gasp, wondering if he's okay, before you and Hange loom at each other, and laugh. Levi makes his way out of the pond, glaring at the both of you, making you laugh even harder.
A few hours later, you're all laying down, the night sky now looming over you as the stars begin shining, Hange cuddled up next you on one side and Levi holding your hand on the other side. "Today was fun" you hear Hange whisper. "Yeah it was, what about you Levi did you-?" You don't hear an answer, instead the soft sound if snoring, causing to you look over and be met with a sleeping Levi. You chuckle and motion for Hange to look over, before you both softly laugh. "Should we wake him up?" you ask, "Nah, let him sleep, he looks peaceful,plus we both know he could use the sleep" You lay back down, laughing again, and sigh, taking in the night air, and relaxing in the feeling of contentment and solace. Eventually you pack up what's left from the picnic, and your two lovers, and head back home. Once back in the comfort of your own house, you all put away everything and clean up any of the leftover mess, before heading to bed. You kiss each other goodnight and you slowly drift off to sleep, counting yourself lucky that you've got to experience something as wonderful as this.