Stolen Kiss (Levi x reader)

Fandom: Attack On Titan/ Shingeki No Kyojin
Reader-insert: Female

                                   Hello! How’s everything going? I hope you two are well. I'm sorry I haven’t written for ages, but I’ve been really busy training non-stop in the barracks. The reason I’m writing is to tell you some tremendous news.

                                   Fortunately, my efforts paid off and three months ago I’ve been hand-picked by Captain Levi himself to join his squad alongside my good friends: Petra Ral, Eld Jinn, Gunther Schultz and Auruo Brossard. We are immensely glad and proud of ourselves to be part of the Operation Squad.

                                   We’ve been extremely busy around here. Captain Levi is giving us a hard time. Seriously, we have no time to waste. If we aren’t improving our combat skills, we are either training with the 3DMG or cleaning the base and the stables. Who would have thought our Captain would be so picky when it comes to cleaning?
Also, he's been asking me to prepare him his favourite drink; a cup of black tea because he says mine doesn’t taste like shit! I take that as a compliment.

                                   I also have another thing to tell you. Have you heard about 'the Titan-boy' who helped us retake Trost? Well, he’s now part of the Survey Corps and we were assigned to watch him closely. We are also moving to the old HQ in a week. Everyone is freaking out a little. I’m not worried, though.  He seems like a good kid and I can’t imagine what he’s going through… However, I won’t let my guard down.                

                                   Well, those are all my news for now. I’d better end now because I’m running late for breakfast. I wouldn’t like Captain Levi to think of me as an irresponsible person. Let’s hope everything turns out all right. I hope to hear from both of you soon.

                                                                                              Love you both dearly,

                                                                                                                      (y/n) (l/n).

PS: I forgot to mention this before… But it's somewhat important. You see... I’ve fallen in love and sadly, I believe it’s unrequited. However, I have a question to ask you both… how do you know when a man likes you?’

 ~A week later~

 “There are weeds everywhere,” Gunther complained as he watched the old Headquarters with disdain. “This place is a mess.”

“It’s been a while, after all. The inside is probably covered in dust,” Eld said.

“Yeah, and don’t forget about the cobwebs,” (y/n) added with a grim expression.

“Now, that’s a problem we can’t overlook.” The three turned around to see a serious looking Captain Levi. “We’ll get to work immediately,” he added.

The Captain had assigned everyone a task. Petra and Auruo had to clean the first floor. Eren had to clean the upper floor. Eld and Gunther were assigned to clean outside. And (y/n) was assigned to clean the second floor with Levi.

(y/n) was currently cleaning one of the rooms with him when Eren came inside announcing he had finished cleaning the upper floor. At that moment, (y/n), who was sweeping the floor, sneezed due to the dust particles floating in the air making Levi turned to face her.

“(y/n), you should wear something over your mouth and nose.” She only nodded.

“Which of the rooms should I stay in?” The emerald-eyed boy asked.

“You are to stay in the basement,” Levi answered after sliding down the handkerchief he was using to cover his mouth and nose from the dust.

“The basement again?” There was a disappointed expression plastered on the poor boy's face.

“Obviously,” Levi replied. “You’ve yet to gain full control over yourself. If you accidentally transform into a Titan, we can restrain you as long as you are underground. That was one of the conditions given to us in exchange for your custody. It’s a rule to be followed.” Eren looked as if he was surprised by Levi’s reply. “I’ll take a look upstairs. Eren, you help (y/n) finish up here.”

“Yes,” Eren replied as Levi left the room.

“You look disappointed, Eren,”

“Eh?” He turned quickly to face Petra as she came into the room

“Oh, I’ll be calling you ‘Eren’, just like Captain Levi does,” She quickly added. “His word is law here.”

“Yes. I don’t mind that. But did I really look disappointed?” He asked. (y/n) continued cleaning the room. “It’s nothing unusual. He doesn’t seem like the completely flawless hero people make him out to be, right? Captain Levi is actually surprisingly short, high-strung, violent and hard to approach.” (y/n) frowned but held her tongue.

“No, the thing I was surprised by was how obedient he is to the decisions of the higher-ups,” Clarified Eren.

“Did you believe someone of his strength would have no concern for rank or obedience?” Petra asked him.

“Yes,” He admitted sheepishly. “I expected him to be somewhat insubordinate.” Petra smiled.

“I can’t say for sure, but he may have been like that before. I heard that, before he joined the Survey Corps, he was an infamous rogue in the Capital’s underground mall.”

“Then what made him change?” Eren inquired.

“Who knows, I have no idea how it happened, but apparently he was brought to the Survey Corps looking as if he gave in to Commander Erwin.” She replied.

“The Commander?”

“I don’t think you two should be talking about him so freely. We don’t know for sure whether that’s true or not. But I can assure you both that living in the Underground City is not easy.” The two of them turned to look at (y/n). “It took decades for my parents and my grandparents to finally gather the money to live outside that dump.” She added.

“I didn’t mean to hurt you, (y/n).  I didn’t know you used to live there,” Petra apologised. Her friend shook her head.

“My mother was pregnant with me at the time. I was born in Wall Rose. But my grandparents always told me the things they had to do in order to survive. And that’s not a pretty story,” She stated with a stern face. “Assuming Captain Levi was born and raised there, it doesn’t surprise me he had to steal some essential items. You see, it was extremely difficult to find a job there. People die on the streets as if they were nothing but a piece of garbage.
Probably one of the better decisions he had ever made was becoming part of the corps. However, all decisions have their cost...” She mumbled the last part.

“You've never talked to me about your parents before, (y/n). I assumed they were...” Petra trailed off.

“Yes, they are both dead. My father died trying to protect us from some thieves who wanted the money my family had gathered to move out of the Underground. The Military Police arrived after he got stabbed; he died from blood loss in my mother’s arms.” She took in a breath before continuing. “He prevented the thieves from stealing the money. My grandparents say he was a hero.”

“I’m really sorry, (y/n).” The ginger girl said with downcast eyes.

“At least the MP’s escorted my family and they got out safe.”  She gave a wry smile.

“What happened to your mother?” Asked Eren concerned.

“She died a couple minutes after I was born with me in her arms.” (y/n) blinked back the tears that threaten to escape her eyes. “Anyway, Captain Levi might be violent, high-strung, and hard to approach like you said, Petra. But there’s probably a reason behind it. If you simply say it like that, it looks like you are talking bad about him. I don’t like that. It’s disrespectful.” (y/n) frowned.

“I-I didn’t mean to be disrespectful with our Captain.” She explained.

“I know. It’s just an advice, okay? And pray tell me what’s wrong with his height?” The (h/c) woman chuckled.

“Oh, well... I had imagined him to be taller,” Petra admitted making Eren chuckle a little. (y/n) rolled her eyes at the two.

“I really don’t understand what the problem is. Height doesn’t mean everything, guys. I like him the way he is.” Petra lifted her eyebrows in surprise. (y/n)’s cheeks turned slightly red in realisation. “I-I mean—”

“Hey, Eren!” Levi's annoyed voice startled the three of them. He was standing by the door frame.  Petra began sweeping while (y/n) was frozen in her place.

“Y-yes,” The boy stuttered.

“It’s far from clean.” Levi wore a grim frown. “Do it all over again.” He ordered.

“Y-yes, sir!” After Eren left to clean the upper floor again, Levi walked towards (y/n) with a bored look on his face. When he was a few inches away from her, he lifted his left hand and placed it on her forehead while his other hand was pressed on his. Her eyes widened and her face turned even redder.

“You don’t have a fever. Why is your face so red then?” He wondered. Suddenly, (y/n) turned to the side and covered her nose and mouth with her arm as she sneezed.

“Tch. I told you to wear something to cover your mouth and nose from the dust” He took out a handkerchief from the back pocket of his trousers. “Here. Blow your nose with this.” It was little things like these that made her think that maybe he was in love with her; that maybe her feelings were reciprocated.

“Sorry, Sir. I forgot to bring something.” She said before blowing her nose. “Thank you, sir.” Levi nodded before leaving the room.

“Hey, do you think he heard us?” (y/n) whispered to her friend who shrugged.

“I’m not sure.” Petra gave her an apologetic smiled.

“Damn it...” She sighed.

“Oh, (y/n),” Eld said as he came into the room. “I forgot to hand you this earlier. It’s a letter from your grandparents and a box.”

“Thank you so much, Eld.” She smiled warmly at him before grabbing the items.

Later that night, Levi and his squad were drinking some tea in the dining-room. His squad members were expressing their concerns about Erwin’s decision in having the new recruits joining the upcoming expedition until Squad Leader Hanji made an entrance by banging her head on the hard wooden door. After Petra opened the door for her she greeted the group.

“Um, Hanji, are you okay?” (y/n) asked concerned.

“Oh, yes. Don’t worry. That was just a minor scratch,” She said rubbing her forehead with her hand. “Anyway, how does it feel living in a castle?”

“You are early,” Levi stated before taking a sip from the cup he was holding by the rim.

“I just couldn’t stay put.” She walked towards Eren.

“Squad Leader Hanji?” Eren mumbled.

“Sorry for the wait, Eren. I’m in charge of studying two Titans we captured in the city, and I want your cooperation for tomorrow’s experiment. I came to get permission for that.” She explained.

“An experiment?” Eren seemed uneasy. “What would I—?”

“Well, it’s... the most exciting thing ever.” Hanji’s cheeks were pink in excitement. Eren's back hit the back of the chair as he leant away from her.

“U-um... I can’t grant you permission myself. I don’t have any authority over my decisions.” He explained. The other members of the squad seemed to be completely bored except for (y/n).

“Levi, what are Eren’s plans for tomorrow?” Hanji asked placing her hands on her hips.

“Cleaning the gardens.” He replied nonchalantly.

“No problem, then.” Hanji gave a close-eyed smile. “It’s decided.” She grabbed one of the boy’s hands in hers. “Eren, I look forward tomorrow.”

“R-right. But what exactly are we going to do?”

“Hm?” Hanji shifted making Eren flinch.

“Uh, well... what do you mean by ‘experiment’?” He asked.

“Hey, stop it. Don’t ask.” Auruo whispered.

“Ahh, I knew it. You sure look like you wanted to know.” Levi stood up quickly and left the room and so did the rest of his squad. They didn’t want to listen to Hanji’s rant about the Titans. However, (y/n) didn’t mind that. She enjoyed Hanji’s company very much. Sadly, tonight she had something to do. So she stood up, bid them goodbye and left.

(y/n) took the letter from a little bag she was carrying and clutched it to her chest smiling.

‘Dear (y/n),

                        Hello, how are you, sweetie? Thank you very much for your letter. We are very happy to hear that everything turned out right for you and your friends. We tried writing to you as soon as possible but we have some minor problems that are now resolved. So you don't have to worry about it. The reason we are writing is to give you some advice with that crazy little thing called love.

                        This is your grandpa, honey. If you want to know if a man likes you, you'll have to kiss him without a warning. If he kisses you back that means he likes you, pumpkin. And if not... Well, don’t worry about it. Grandpa will take care of him... There're plenty fishes in the sea, angel.
It makes me really happy that you come to us when you need some pieces of advice. Remember that we will always love you, princess. Take good care of yourself and keep on making us proud.

                        This is your grandma, sweetie. Don’t listen to your grandpa. He’s gotten old and doesn’t know what he’s talking about. I don’t know who the man you like is. But if he’s a superior of yours and he doesn’t like you back, you’ll have a lot of troubles. You have to tell him what you feel as clearly as possible. If you are too shy to speak directly to him then write him a letter, candy bear. I will only agree with one thing that your grandpa wrote above... We will always love you, no matter what. And we’ll be always here for you, sweetie pie.

                        Well, (y/n), we have to go because it’s almost time to open the shop. Say hi to your friends and Captain, too. Don’t forget to give him the box of tea leaves that we've sent you with this letter. We hope it gives you an excuse to confess your feelings for him he likes it. It’s the best black tea we could find.
We hope everything turns out right for you, (y/n). Your parents would have been really proud of you, baby bean.

                                                                                              Lots of love,

                                                                                                          Your grandparents.’

She sighed in contentment as she remembered what her grandparents told her and chuckled.
They were her only family left and she loved them dearly.

Standing in front of Captain Levi's room, she gathered enough courage to knock firmly at the door. She didn't know what advice she should follow but she paid no mind to that.

“State your name and business.” She heard his monotone voice.

“It’s cadet (y/n) (l/n), sir. I need to have a word with you.” He opened the door almost instantly.

“Yes?”

“Um...may I come in?” He stared at her with a blank expression for a while, then he moved to the side giving her enough space to get inside the pristine room. She stood in the middle of the room admiring how the furniture and windows seemed to shine under the light provided by his oil lantern which was placed on the bedside table. On the right side of the room, there was an individual bed with bed sheets as white as snow. On the left side of the room, there was a wardrobe next to a door that she believed it led to the bathroom.
(y/n) was standing in front of a  medium size mahogany desk.

“Are you done checking out my room?” He raised an eyebrow.

“Oh, sorry. I was thinking that it must be really cool having a bathroom just for yourself.”

“Well, maybe you’ll have one yourself one day. You just have to work hard for it.” (y/n) flashed him a smile.

“I certainly will, sir.” She chuckled. “This is for you. It’s a gift from my grandparents.” She pulled a black box from her bag and handed it to him.

“Huh?”

“It’s black tea.” His eyes widened as he examined the box. “They told me it was the best tea they could find and they hope you enjoy it, sir.”

“How do they know I like black tea?” He asked curiously.

“Well, in one of the letters I've sent them I mentioned that you like black tea. I guess it’s their way to express how grateful they are that you are taking me under your wing, Captain.” She smiled warmly at the thought of them.

“I can’t accept this. It’s too expensive.” He shook his head.

“Please, Captain. They would be really hurt if you didn’t.” She tried to convince him.

“Fine.” He sighed and ran a hand through his jet-black hair after placing the box on his desk. “So... I heard about your parents earlier.” She blinked in surprise. “I apologise. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop.” She shook her head.

“It’s completely fine. We should have been cleaning instead of talking.” She dismissed it.

“Thank you.”

“Hm?” She tilted her head to the side in confusion.

“What you said about me earlier... The way you think about me... Not everyone thinks that way. Indeed, I was born in the underground. And you were right; I did pay the price for joining the Survey Corps.”

“Do you regret it?” The question took him by surprise but he quickly recomposed.

“No, I don’t.” She perceived the sadness he was feeling by looking at his eyes so she walked towards him and embraced him, laying her head on his shoulder. Again, taken by surprise, Levi froze in his place.

“It’s alright to feel sad, sometimes.” She caressed his back affectionately.

After a while, he relaxed in her embrace. Slowly, she raised her head to look at him; he looked right back at her. Their faces were inches apart. Taking a good look at his thin and kissable lips she made up her mind; she decided to follow her grandpa’s advice. So, without a warning, she leant in closing the gap between them.
Levi’s eyes widen; he was too shocked to react. But after a few seconds, he gave into the kiss. It was sweet and chaste; their lips were moving clumsily against each other as if it were their first kiss.
He placed his hands on her waist and pulled her closer to him while she tangled her fingers in his ebony locks.
Levi —who was in need of affection— kissed her fiercely and passionately making her moan slightly. At that moment, he stopped and grabbed her by her shoulders distancing himself from her.

She was studying his face, looking for a clue. The only thing she found was pain and longing in his eyes. He looked as if he wanted to say something but was struggling with the words so she spoke instead.

“I love you. And I know you must feel something for me too. So I won’t apologise.” Her cheeks turned red as she confessed her feelings; her lips were pursed in a pout.

“Then promise me you will stay. Promise me that you will fight alongside me with all your might. Promise me you’ll become stronger with each passing day. And promise me you’ll take care of yourself as much as possible whenever we are fighting against the Titans because I can’t lose you too... I’m not asking you to promise me that you won’t die because I know you can’t promise that... But, at least, try not to. Please.” The pleading look in his eyes didn't match the frown he was wearing.

“Levi,” She believed it was pointless using his title after all that had happened so far. “I have hopes and dreams like everybody else. And I will fight so hard for them to come true. I don’t plan to die before having accomplished every single one of them. So, I promise to stay and fight by your side. I promise I’ll take care not only for myself but for you as well. And I’ll also promise that you will ever have my unconditional love, Levi.”