#attack on titan petra

[levihandynasty]

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Ship: Oluo Bozado x Petra Ral Word Count: 2242 Prompt: Person A and Person B are trying to hide their relationship, but it turns out everyone already knows. 🔐

“Stop squirming-” Petra's firm hand met with the top of his head. “It's your own fault for getting hurt, you're better than this, Oluo.” He couldn't do much more than laugh. If Petra knew that he had gotten caught up only because he worried for her in a moment of losing track of her, she would have given him the beating of his lifetime, that much he was sure of.

Her hands now laid upon his bare chest, stroking loving and caring circles over a bruise he gained not long ago. “Don't you go dying on me, Bozado. I will bring you back from the grave just to kill you myself.” Despite the smile that so beautifully painted her face, anyone who knew her would have been able to see the worry that hid underneath her stern eyes, and even more easily they would have pointed to the twitch at the corner of her lip and out her worries to whoever they desired. The way she used his name however, made Oluo feel much more scolded than cared for.

And he loved it.

“You look like a beat up apple, did you know that?” Those gentle and loving touches that Petra had offered him, soon grew a bit more malicious. “Squishy like one too.” She teased him as she pressed her finger against a swollen wound across his ribs. Then as the poor man whined, the woman's gaze would soften once more, compassion washing over her like waves at a beach. “You are an idiot, you know that, right?” She knew very well what had distracted him, what had caused him to lose control over his gear, she had seen it happen.

Good thing they weren't outside of the walls when it had happened. 

Perhaps in order to apologise for causing him unnecessary pain, Petra leant in to place a warm and caring kiss upon the other’s collarbone. She had been sitting on his lap for nearly an hour now, taking care of him, and simply spending some time with him; it wasn't often they had down-time like this. “Oh, now you're red like one too-!” Her breath was so warm against his skin, causing goosebumps to form all over him, a shivering breath escaping through his gritted teeth.

“Says you-” His hand had reached up, and between his thumb and pointer finger he would capture some of her hair, rubbing it between them as he admired the beautiful ginger color. “At least I stop being red once you stop playing with me~”

She had been about to shoot back, but as she heard footsteps coming in their direction, she had quickly pushed the stupid grinning man back, more so pushing herself up. “Eld!” Her hands were so desperately correcting her shirt as she turned to face her comrade.

“He's waiting, are you two coming?” It didn't seem the eyes of Mr. Second in command had even registered the state of the woman before him. “Is he.. okay?”

Turning back to face the man she had pushed to the ground, Petra's eyes dulled to seeing him once more squirming about beneath her. “What-” While pushing the last piece of fabric from her shirt back into her pants, she noticed exactly what the other man had seen only moments before. “Swallow it, I dare you-” That tongue of his would be the death of him, of that much she was certain.

“Okay, come here.” Grabbing him by that bruised shoulder of his, she pulled him back up and forced his mouth open to let her see. “Is it too big for your mouth, or are you just seeking my attention?” Her hands were so warm on his cheeks, gently caressing his cheekbones as she guided a thumb towards his sore tongue, running the sensitive finger over warm scarred tissue. “You'll be the death of me.” 

His drool pooled up within her palm as she held him, but she didn't mind it one bit. “There.” Leaning in, the woman placed a playful kiss on the bloody muscle. “Man up, we gotta go.. before they start getting any stupid ideas-”

They didn't leave the room together. Instead Petra who was already properly dressed took the lead and went out to locate the rest of the group. Oluo left some time later, arriving just in time to meet the others for the get-together held over warm cups of tea.

Neither Petra nor Oluo however, managed to pay much attention to what was being discussed. Sat across from each other their gazes never strayed from the other. Even through similar expressions however, their minds wandered in much different directions. One longing and caring, the other loved and content.

“Or what do you think, Oluo?” The voice that brought the man out of his hazy mind was the one of Günther. “Yeah, sure-” He had to forcefully peel his eyes off of the beauty before him. “Really, you would? The size wouldn't be a problem for ya?” Eld had added. What those two were talking about was lost on the blonde until the laughter emerged and he managed to put two and two together. “No! No I would not sleep with a - no, no matter how hot it might be!” Even she was laughing at him. As he attempted to defend himself from the friends piling up on him, she so sweetly covered her lips and hid her laughter from the men. “Levi?!” He shot his captain a look of despair, only to be met with a shrug, a scoff, and a simple phrase. “You said what you said.”

Two cups of the warm soothing liquid later, they would disband once more. Eld helping an also hurt Günther to his bed, Petra walking Oluo to where he needed to be, and Levi leaving off to do whatever it is men like him do in the dark of the night. 

“There we go-” She whispered as she pushed him down onto his mattress. “How about the next time you decide to take a crash, you leave others out of it~?” She had shot a glance in the direction of Günther. “I've never seen Eld as pissed as he looked when he saw Günther all tangled up like that..” Oluo had never before received such a passionate scolding. 

“Yeah, you're right-” The woman had looked about as he acknowledged her words to him. And before he had managed to say another word, she had glanced over to their already sleeping comrade, and swiftly moved down to interrupt whatever words were to leave Oluo's mouth. Her warm lips met with his bruised cheek, causing him to flinch a bit, and look after her all baffled as she ran off and away. 

Sleeping, she thought. The dark haired man turned towards Oluo as the flustered woman ran off, offering him a soft laugh. “You know we know, right? No reason running around like teens scared of getting caught.” Oluo had been just about to close his eyes when the words finally registered to his currently scrambled brain. “What was that?” He had asked rapidly, he thought, but the only reply he received was the soft snoring of the other.

So exciting, so liberating even! For once in her life she managed to push away her worries and greet the world with a bright smile. Sprinting down the halls of their current residence, Petra's joyful voice echoed just as loudly as her footsteps. She simply couldn't contain It! Every sneaky kiss placed on his cheek, every time she grabbed his hand a little tighter, offered him a quick squeeze before rushing off in another direction. It filled her heart with such unimaginable joy, one she had missed out on in her early teenage years, one she had missed without even knowing what it was she lacked.

Levi’s watchful eyes almost catching them as she offered that man her love. Eld, again and again walking in on them in compromising or embarrassing situations. And Günther, forever a killjoy, offering those well knowing expressions of suspicion. The excitement was almost killing her! She had no reason to hide it from them, sure they would tease the pair relentlessly, but surely they'd be met with nothing but love had they told their comrades of their relationship. Yet the payoff was too good to let go of. For how long could she keep this game going? She was certain Oluo would slip up once, out them. Just as she almost had once, when she had been about to call him hers, right in front of Erwin himself. She always imagined their commander one for the gossips, the whole branch would surely have known within the end of the day. 

She could not mess this up before Oluo did. 

Erwin might have understood, it would have come as a shock to anyone if he did not. The look he had given Petra before his attention was once more put to Levi, was however not noticed by the small woman.

Yet no gossip ever reached the ears of anyone, as far as either Petra or Oluo were aware at least.

She exhausted herself running through those long halls, thinking about what fun she would have in the days to come. More so, Petra thought about finding the time to be in his arms once more, always strong, always protective, yet somehow, always uncertain, As if he was scared of touching her.

Assuming her place in the sleeping chamber, Petra had expected to hear the heavy snoring of tired men. Instead she was met with the total of them, aside from Levi of course, sitting on Oluo's bed around a lantern. Damn fire hazard, really.

“Wait, you are trying to tell me you didn't realize?” Eld's voice was shushed, yet accusatory.

“Be nice.” Günther's voice was much kinder than the other.

“I think you guys are imagining things-” Oluo sounded like he was about to start whining like a baby. “We aren't dating.”

Adorable, she thought. Even when met with confrontation, he was standing his ground.

If only she knew.

“Did you crash into Günther so hard your brain twisted up in there?” They had attempted to convince him for a while now, and Eld was starting to look more and more distressed.

“Hm..” the priorly mentioned man took the moment to feel his body ache, remembering the fear that had struck his heart as Oluo's whole body came crashing down upon him from above.

“You guys must be made all wrong.” Oluo defended himself. “She's too good for me, you guys know that just as well as I do. I mean, I'm great!” His voice broke the status of a whisper, causing the other two to look to their side in apparent panic. It was dark over there though, Petra could not tell what hid in the darkness. “But she? She's more than great, she's..  amazing, like a goddess sent down from above.”

“You're a goddess sent down from above, crushingly so.” Günther groaned. A small smile painting his lips as he witnessed Eld choke back laughter.

“I said I'm sorry-” The goddess man from above whisper-groaned. ��Got distracted.”

“We know.” This affirmation came in unison from the two others. Followed by equally synchronized nods.

“Your girlfriend-” Eld had been interrupted by yet another “We aren't dating, not my girlfriend.”

Finally the woman decided to speak up. “Oluo?” She called to him, causing all three of them to jump. “It's alright, I'm pretty sure they got us figured out, they know.” 

“Know what?” He had barely managed to finish his words before a pillow got thrown at his face, falling down upon his lap at the same speed the realization dawned upon the young woman. “You've got to be kidding me-” she whispered as she reached for yet another pillow.

The other men had already been amused when Günther realised that Oluo had been oblivious to his own relationship this whole time. The teasing and probing had started immediately. The guy really hadn't been running around hiding his relationship, no, he was as blind to it as a bat to the bright joy of the sun. Eld of course, had been far more direct in his teasing, but even then it didn't seem the younger man got it.

“You are trying to tell me-” she sounded angry. The two men who faced Oluo knew well to offer her the space needed. As she came closer, they both scooted back, not wishing to be in the path of her wrath.

She gripped her unknowing lover by the collar, her mouth open and ready to give him an earful. Instead he had interrupted her. “You.. like me?”

Above the flame, Petra grew all red, immediately letting go of.. her dumbass, and turning away.

In the silence of the room, the sound of a sleeping man finally reached their ears, and even those who knew of him were painted by surprise as they once more turned towards the darkness.

Deep within, far from the brightness of the fire, Levi sat with his arms crossed tightly over his chest. His breath was gentle, silent as a mouse. Even the crackling of the flame on Oluo's bed was enough to override him.

Sat on this chair, far away from where Petra would have ever thought to look for him, Levi slept with a content smile resting at the corners of his lips.

His dumbasses.

AN: @shibacosplay would like you all to imagine Oluo coming falling down as 'Ave Maria' plays in the background *in slow-motion*

[prof-kenny]

[cutiemochiii]

Tea and Truth

RIVETRA! (Okay ppl might not like this one, but I really love this ship and I think they’re a really cute pair). In which Petra invites her captain over for dinner before an expedition.

This one’s a bittttt longer.

I like to think that Levi also shared feelings for her in the anime/manga, but was too awkward and afraid to do anything about it. In order to keep it from feeling sudden, read with the assumption that there has been TENSION building between the two since they started fighting together. Besides that, enjoy!

credit to the artist (wish I knew who it was) for the beautiful fanart

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Levi liked Petra, he could say that much for certain. She was well-trained, a leader, and an excellent titan-killer, with the highest kill count amongst the other soldiers in his squad. She was kind, liked by all and devoted to her mission as a soldier. She was clean. It’s why he had picked her for his team.

He hadn’t realized any sort of similar sentiment would be returned. Sure, they were all fighting together in the same battle, and would lay down their lives for one another. But life as a scout, there wasn’t much in the way of friendships for Levi. Not much beyond simple camaraderie.

But here he was, following Petra on horseback to her home in the Karanes District. Petra had asked to be relieved from duty for the evening, to visit her father before the trial expedition in the morning. He had allowed her to go, only to be taken aback when she politely invited him along for dinner with her family. She had shyly mentioned how excited her father had been to meet him.

Levi hesitated, finally acquiescing when Gunther suggested that he should go, it would do him good and Eld would have everything under control until they met with him and Petra at Karanes in the morning. Yet as he rode with her, he began to have second thoughts. When was the last time he sat down with someone’s family? Had an actual meal? As a scout he was fed, more than he’s ever been. But even compared to an average citizen of the walls, it was barely any better. Levi spent most of his time quietly splitting his rations for his team anyways.

“Captain?” Petra’s voice snapped him out of his thoughts. “Are you alright?” Levi nodded.

“Sorry, I usually don’t have dinner with anyone outside of the team.” He stated. Petra laughed. It was pretty.

“I promise you, my father won’t bite. Besides, we’re experts in things that bite aren’t we?” She winked playfully. Levi smiled softly. Maybe this wouldn’t be so bad.

They finally arrived, Petra and Levi dismounting their horses. She led him around the back of their house, where she showed him a post to tie their horses to. Walking back to the front door, she knocked loudly.

There was a sound that was similar to a crash, and then fast steps. The door was thrown open. “Petra!” Her father pulled her into a tight embrace, laughing loudly.

“Dad!” She hugged him back. Her father let her go, noticing the figure standing behind her. “Oh? You didn’t tell me you were bringing guests-” his eyes widened as he realized who it was. “Goodness! Captain Levi! I didn’t realize- why are you here? Is something wrong?” Petra gave her father a light smack on the chest.

“Dad. He’s just here till the morning. We have an expedition tomorrow, I invited him to have dinner with us tonight.” Her father nodded slowly in understanding.

“It’s a pleasure to finally meet you. Petra is an essential part of my team.” Levi commented. He didn’t fail to notice the slight tint of her cheeks. Her father beamed with pride, wrapping an arm around her shoulders.

“That’s my Petra!” Petra giggled embarrassedly. “Dad~” she smiled wide. Levi noticed how easy going she was here, with her father. Safe, far from all the dangers of scouting. Why on earth was she there? A girl like her --smart, skilled, with amazing social graces-- she could easily find herself a job that would do a lot more for her.

“Well, let’s not let you two freeze right outside the house, come on in!” Petra’s father motioned with his hand to the home. It was quaint, a fire lit in the hearth, a small table with small plates of food. A large bird, what Levi assumed was goose, was cooked in the middle.

Her father made them sit, both him and Petra insisting that Levi help himself to however much food he wants. As desperately as he wanted to stuff himself till he couldn’t breathe, he limited himself to one plate with a little bit of everything. He quietly complimented her father’s cooking skills --the goose was truly remarkable-- to which he was corrected, her father saying it was Petra who perfected the recipe. He lovingly ruffled her daughter’s hair, to which she shyly stated that she wasn’t a kid anymore.

As dinner was coming to a close, Levi stood, automatically picking up any emptied plate along with his own and looking for a place to wash them. Petra realized what he was doing, quickly pulling the plates out of his hands. “No sir, please do not bother yourself with this. I can do it.”

“Are you sure? I can-” “No, it’s alright Captain. Please, make yourself comfortable.” She jut her chin toward the lounging sofa not far from the table.

Levi reluctantly sat down, stretching his arms across the pillows and crossing his legs. Her father excused himself, stating he was ready for bed and would see them in the morning. He gave his daughter a kiss on the forehead, and a small bow of respect to Levi, which he reciprocated with a nod. He disappeared up the stairs to where Levi assumed were their sleeping quarters.

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There was a comfortable silence as water ran from the tap and Petra wiped down the plates with a cloth, her back to Levi. Levi laid his head against the pillows, closing his eyes and letting the peacefulness of the moment envelope him. Was this how it would’ve been? If he hadn’t joined Erwin? Grown up without the threat of giant maneating monsters? Grown up with a family? No, probably not. There was no point in pondering things that would’ve never been. Petra, however…

He lifted his head and looked over at where the small young woman with the soft auburn hair continued her chore. “Why are you here?” He asked. Her motions stopped.

“Here, sir?” She laughed. “You probably think it’s silly, none of the other soldiers left. It’s just, I had to come by and see him, I haven’t seen him in at least a year and-” “No,” Levi interrupted.

“That's not what I mean. Why are you here, on my team, with the Scouts. You could have this every day. You could see him every day. Wake up in your warm bed to your delicious food every day.” She turned slightly, the side of her face now visible as she smiled.

Again, there was a short silence. “I want a better future. For my father. For myself. For all of us.” She looked at him. “Sitting around on the side won’t do anything. So yes, maybe I am giving up the safety and comfort of my home to fight monsters. But it’s nothing compared to the sacrifices of all the people dying to give us a chance. It would not be fair for me to remain here, happy and oblivious, when every single one of us should be fighting for a chance to be free forever.” She looked back at the plate in her hand, wiping at it mindlessly as tears welled up in her eyes. “I guess, I’m trying to prove that people did not die in vain. That even though I can’t speak for everyone, I can at least say that even if I die too, I died fighting. And-” her eyes widened and she glanced up at him, blushing hard and stopping herself as she looked away.

Levi cocked his head. “And?” Petra shook her head as she took a shaky breath in. Then she laughed awkwardly.

“And I want a better future for you, sir.” She looked at him. “From what I’ve heard, life has not been gracious to you. Since the day you were born, you have been fighting. Never a moment’s rest.” She put the final plate away. She was facing him with her whole body now. “I want to give you peace, rest; freedom. And if I cannot give you that, I want to at least help ease the burdens you carry by fighting alongside you. So you do not have to carry the battle, the guilt, alone.” She walked over, and sat down beside him on the edge of the sofa. “I will continue to work hard to live up to my promises to you. I will continue to be your strongest soldier. I will give my life and limb to you, and your future.” She took his hand and slid it off the pillows, holding it between both of hers. Her skin was glowing, tears streaking her blushed face. “I swear it.”

Levi did not know how to respond. How long had she carried these thoughts? How long had he been underestimating her faith in him and their team? In humanity? All he could do was squeeze her hand softly. “You’re crying Petra.” He couldn’t bring himself to say anything else. She pulled away immediately, as she realized what she’d done.

“I’m so sorry Captain, I didn't mean to cross any boundaries.” She mumbled her apologies as she rushed to wipe her face with her sleeve. Levi untied the handkerchief around his neck and handed it to her. “Here. It’s alright.”

She took it between both hands, smiling gratefully. Taking a deep breath, she wiped her eyes and stood, walking back over to the small kitchen. She turned on her stove and placed a kettle on it. There was more silence as Levi mulled over Petra’s words. Peace, for him. That was what she wanted. Levi always thought he would die in combat, constantly wondering whether he would live to see the next day. But Petra wanted him to feel peace. And wanted to fight for it.

The sudden heaviness in his head began to dissipate at the sound of the screaming kettle. A minute later, Petra brought over a teapot, placing it on the edge of the dinner table as she sat in the chair beside it. She laid his handkerchief over the back of a chair. She poured out the deliciously deep red liquid, handing him a cup of it as she poured herself one too. Levi gingerly held the rim of the cup as he took a sip.

He recognized the flavor instantly. It was his favorite tea. “Where did you get this?” He asked, staring at the cup. Petra looked at her hands.

“Section commander Hanji once made a joke that the only thing you ever bought for yourself was your favorite tea. So I paid attention to what you drank in the evening with us.” She smiled. “You always have a separate tea bag in your cup, while we just drank from the pot. Since my father is a merchant, I decided to describe to him the tea bag you used. And he told me what tea it was. I bought some and tried it.” She brought her cup near her nose, indulging in the fragrance. “You truly have amazing taste sir.” She sighed.

“And you make keen observations.”

Here she was. Small, kindhearted, fiery Petra. Petra, who thought about Levi and invited him to have dinner. Who spoke to him about his freedom. Who always tried to understand his struggles, even if it was not something she had experienced. Who was curious about his life. Who had paid attention to the things he enjoyed and tried to give them to him, just to make him smile.

Petra heard a quick rustle of clothes, and by the time she glanced over to where Levi had been sitting, he was standing right in front of her. He placed his cup on the table, and before she could speak, lowered his face to hers.

Her cheeks were soft, and she smelled faintly of cinnamon. It made him wonder if she liked to bake in her free time. She was the one who had taught him to make his favorite dessert after all. She tasted like the bitter, rich tea that he so enjoyed. That she knew he enjoyed. And as Levi allowed his senses to wander, he could taste the raspberry tart she had for dessert on her lips.

What are you doing? What are you doing?

Levi jerked back. He placed a hand in his hair and curled it into a fist, as if maybe tugging at the strands would clear the haze of his stupid mind. As he racked his brain for a way to explain what happened, he caught a glimpse of Petra’s face. She was completely flushed, panting. Her bright hazel eyes were blown wide. He’d terrified her. He would never forgive himself.

He took a staggering step back from her, and began rushing toward the door. He would have to face her at some point, but he doubted any word out of his mouth would be comforting at the moment. He decided he would just sleep outside, wait till morning to speak to her. To let her leave his squad if she so wished. To beat him bloody if she wanted.

She stood from the chair and grabbed his arm. “Sir, don’t you dare.” She commanded. Well, it would happen now then. Whatever it was she wanted-

She tugged his arm hard, forcing Levi to face her again. Letting go of his arm and grabbing him by the lapels of his shirt, she pulled him back down to her. The bursts of flavor from earlier returned, sparkling on his tongue like fireworks. She was sweet, oh so sweet. He squeezed her shoulders hard, unsure of where else to put his hands.

His mind raced, and he ignored it. Just for one moment, screw this. Screw all of it. Let him be lost in the scent of cinnamon and the savors of herbs and raspberry tart. Let the softness of her lips pull him into a trance. Let her gentle hands remind him of what it feels like to have human touch, warm and alive and thrumming.

For the moment he didn’t have to worry about the outside world. Not of monsters, not of Eren and his strange power. Not of Erwin, or the MPs, or the mission. Just the comfort of the crackling fire, the silkiness of Petra’s hair as he dared to run his fingers through it. The warmth of her hands as she snaked them up his neck. The steady beating of her heart as she pressed closer to him. The racing of his own.

She pulled away for a moment. Levi realized he was panting and attempted to take deep breaths to calm himself. He noticed Petra’s shaking hands as they fiddled with the buttons of her white blouse. They were going too far, too fast. Maybe this is what he needed, what they both needed, but not like this. He wouldn’t let it happen like this.

He reached out a hand, touching hers gently. “Petra.” He spoke softly. They were both breathing hard. Her hands dropped a second later. She sighed. “What am I doing?” She whispered. He watched as tears slipped out of her eyes again. “We’re both exhausted.” Levi stated, as if just making a random observation. But he knew Petra understood what he meant. Understood the exhaustion he spoke of.

The kind that settled deep in their bones and withered them down until they were centuries old. The kind of exhaustion that makes you mourn your losses but dries your tears, as if the ducts themselves were too tired to spill any more. The kind that had long forgotten what safety felt like. What friendship, or love felt like. The kind of exhaustion that was desperate for a breath of something new, but was just too tired to care about the consequences. But also the kind of exhaustion that led to wisdom, to making smart decisions when everything begged for the opposite.

Petra opened her mouth to say something, but her voice betrayed her. She opted to just lean forward and lay her head against Levi’s shoulder, tears flowing uncontrollably.

His hands lingered inches from her small body, when he finally let himself embrace her. He could feel her trembling, the gasps in her breath as she tried to steady herself. He held her tightly, running his hand up and down her back. All the words they couldn’t say were spoken in between their bodies. They stayed like that until the hiccups in her crying faded. Her breathing slowed.

“So, is it true?” Levi barely caught her quiet words.

“Hmm?” She looked up at him, eyes gleaming like glass marbles. “Is it true that you’ve never… been with a woman before?” Levi’s eyes widened. He couldn’t stop the laugh that erupted at her question. Petra hid behind her hands, stepping away from him.

“It’s just- the squad, they told me that!” She sputtered. He gently pulled her hands away from her face. “No,” he responded with a soft smile. “I have been with women before. How about you? Have you been with men before?” Her eyes widened. “Yes I have!” She exclaimed, folding her arms defensively. Levi had never laughed that way in his life. And shortly after, Petra joined in.

After a few moments, they were both catching their breaths. Petra wrung her hands, looking shyly at the floor. “So, I guess that just means you’re not really interested in me.” She stated, voice laced with disappointment. Levi crossed his arms, head tilted to the side. He hadn’t taken Petra for a pessimist.

“No, that does not mean anything. It’s not smart to make a rash decision when emotions are so high-strung. Especially right before an expedition.” Petra tucked her hair behind her ear, and nodded.

“You’re right.” She agreed. Levi smiled softly. “Besides,” he nodded his head in the direction of the stairs that led to the upper floor.

“I doubt your father would be happy to find us in such a compromising situation.” Petra’s eyes widened and she turned redder than she had been a few minutes ago. She put a hand against her mouth.

“Oh my god, my father. I totally forgot he was here.” She whined, flustered.

Levi scoffed. “Let’s get some sleep.” He spoke softly. Petra nodded with a smile. Levi walked to the sofa and laid down, hands resting behind his head as he got comfortable. Petra stood awkwardly beside him.

“Captain, maybe after this expedition…” Levi turned his gaze to her, but she avoided his eyes. “Maybe, you can visit my home more often.” Petra stated, but it came out as more of a question.

Levi nodded, closing his eyes as he took in a deep breath. “Maybe.” Petra smiled, glancing at Levi once more. She wasn’t exactly sure what had happened, but she realized she didn’t mind it one bit, heading towards the stairs to go to her own bed too.

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That morning, it was as if nothing had happened. Levi and Petra were up and ready to leave before her father could even finish breakfast (although he had fervently pleaded with them to eat anything, to which Levi and Petra took two slices of bread). Levi squad was ready to go by the wall, bowing their heads in respect to their captain.

In Levi’s eyes, Hanji was the nosiest person he’d ever met. They were rather surprised to hear about Petra’s dinner invitation, considering Levi wasn’t the best at socializing.

The squad pestered Petra about dinner, all wanting to know how their captain acted outside of being humanity’s greatest soldier. Levi had become her quiet and calculating Captain once more, reprimanding his squad for being so distracted the day of an expedition. But there was something different now. Something more relaxed in his posture that only a sharp eye could notice. A softness in the way he looked at her that would seem like nothing to an outsider.

But it was reminiscent of the way he had looked at her last night, as if they were the only two people to exist in that moment. A flutter of something stirred her heart. Her captain may never be as open and inviting as others. He may never wear his heart on his sleeve.

But he came up next to her on his horse, and handed her his piece of bread. “Eat. One piece isn’t going to do anything for you.” He explained, eyes forward. And in that bread was all the warmth and comfort Petra could ever ask for. And maybe, once this mission was over, Petra thought with a soft smile.

Maybe it would be something even more.

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Author’s Note: AHHHH IM SO HAPPY ABOUT THIS ONE!!! IVE BEEN WORKING ON IT FOR A WHILE AND IM SO HAPPY WITH HOW IT TURNED OUT. Of course the ending is a bit sad, maybe I’ll write a more detailed version of Levi’s reaction to her death if this one is well liked. But anyways, I hope you enjoy, and thank you for giving me the opportunity to share with you all what I enjoy with all my heart. <3 (still waiting on requests btw! Please feel free to send them!)

[happybird16]

The way he looks at all the friends he's lost

[ae-chidori]

Where were these moments!? I would’ve loved to see these kind of filler episodes.

[dreamingon-forever]

Thank you, and goodbye to the brave veterans of the Survey Corps

[ackerpenguin]

Episode 9, Day 23 of Shingeki No Kyojin: Picture Drama is basically just three and a half minutes of Erwin being a socially inept weirdo, lol. 😆

[immanime]

Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 KEY ANIMATION BOOK

[stillackerman]

face of so many emotions...

[aiyanakopa]

junior high is so goofy but I do love it a lot

(I also always forget how fun it is to draw in super simplified styles I haven't felt so chill drawing in ages!)

[sleepy-sham]

AOT Big Post 25!!!!!

I will never get tired of making memes where Connie is high & stupid. & as always shout out to the bestie @lilcreaturethingfromthewoods for giving me the inspo for the 6th one!!

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[abiatackerman]

A stupid promise

⚔️Levi Ackerman x Female Scout Reader⚔️

Canon universe! Fully Romance! Age gap! Sweet!Fluff and comfort! 1.4k words!

Summary: Falling for a captain who's 10 years older than you was stupid. Making a promise with him in the middle of the night was stupider!

Tags: @laevieee @spouseofleviackerman @levisbrat25 @itsnathateasy @violentvaleska @anti-cupid @meowmewow7 @mikabella7 @ellazenin

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Falling in love with someone who's almost 10 years older than you is crazy. But it feels more like stupidity than craziness when the man is not just "some men" but technically your superior and the leader of your squad.

You can't blame yourself. His handsome face always makes people think that he's in his 20's. You thought the same too. But when you heard from Petra that he's actually in his thirties, you were heartbroken.

This is actually maddening how his behaviour gives you hope too! Why can't he just act rude and stoic just like he behaves with other soldiers? Why does he have to nod whenever you would smile and wave at him instead of ignoring you? Why does he have to act more gently when he's teaching you how to fight? Can't he understand he's making this too hard for you?

You rub your temple as you close the book you were reading with frustration. You know it's your fault, you always act gentle and sweet around him even though his expressions are scary. But that's how you actually act around everyone! Can't he just ignore you and be more rude? That'll make things easier.

"You look frustrated."

You look up at the sound of Petra's voice and remove your hand from your forehead.

"Hey sorry.... I didn't notice you."

You say softly with a tired smile as she smiles back too. She's currently your roommate, also your squadmate. You both were selected by Levi.

Petra's selection makes sense. She's a fiery soldier with amazing fighting skills. But you? Even after being taught directly by Levi the best you can do is protect yourself and escape. You tried to ask Levi why he picked you up and he just answered casually.

"You'll be able to stitch us up if we get hurt."

That's what he's answer was....

"Captain called you...."

You were snapped out of your thoughts by Petra's voice. You smile worriedly.

"At this hour? The last thing I want now is to spread rumors about us."

You say bitterly making Petra chuckle as she sits beside you.

"You're more worried about losing your self control and doing something inappropriate, aren't you?"

You bite your lower lip at her words and Petra shakes her head. She pulls you off your bed by your wrists and pushes you towards the door.

"I bet it's something serious, Y/N. You know how captain Levi is, right? If it wasn't something serious he never would have called you! He told Oluo to let you know. I met Oluo by chance in the hallway and he told me. Even he looked worried! Go!"

You sigh and nod at her words as you walk towards Levi's office. Your heart is jumping with excitement, nervousness and fear. Some inappropriate, sinful thoughts are haunting you and you can't just shove them off.

You treat Levi often so you've seen his body plenty of time and god forbid.... He's sexier even though he's short. You'd gladly let him do whatever he wants with you... Even you would be he's plaything even if he wants....

Thanks to just how crazy you are, for him.

You cough and clear your voice and knock on his door. You swear you can feel your own heartbeat.

"Come in."

The candlelight is illuminating the cozy organised room with a delicate glow. It's clean as usual and filled with the fresh smell with his....

Along with the smell of blood.....

"Captain Levi!!!!! My god what happened?"

Panicked, you run towards him. There's a huge wound on his arm which seems like a pretty deep stab. Levi is trying to stitch the wound up.

"Went to Mitras for inspection. Near the underground. Met some past rivals on the way. Didn't see it coming."

As always, blunt and straight. But you're happy he explained. Nodding you take the surgical thread from him. As you keep stitching silently you feel your hand shake slightly as your eyes tear up.

Levi doesn't even flinch, but you know it's stinging. When the tread is entering his skin, going through his muscles drawing blood in front of your eyes.... You just can't bear it anymore.

"I heard you were pretty good? Turns out you're pathetic."

You flinch at Levi's words and look at him with wide eyes filled with tears. He's not not even looking at you.....

Right, you were always delusional....

"I... I'm so sorry captain..... For disappointing you."

You mumble, focusing on his wounds again. You hear Levi sighing as he leans back a little, displaying his built abs and chest in front of you, making you blush.

Right, his upper body is bare. You didn't notice because you were too worried and panicked about the wound. Now that you have finally noticed it, his smell hits your nose, making you go crazy.

This can't gets any worse.

"Tch, listen.... I'm your captain, you're my subordinate. We've dedicated our hearts to kill those filthy creatures, we don't have time for whatever you're thinking. So forget it."

His words stings, but he's right as always.

You finish stitching him up and nod. Damping a clean cloth on water, you start to clean his blood off.

"That's what my brain says, but my heart doesn't listen."

You bite your lower lip after saying this. What have you done? It sounds like a stupid-common dialogue from typical romance books.

But Levi doesn't read those, right?

"Tch, how cheesy. Listen brat, you should listen to your brain, not heart. Otherwise you won't be able to survive in this shitty world and I can do that myself."

Levi tries to take the cloth from your hand but you shake your head.

"No captain. This is the only reason you've put me in your squad. Let me do my job properly, otherwise I'll feel bad."

You say looking at him pleadingly and Levi "tch"s again. You just smile a little, wiping your eyes with your shoulder and keep cleaning his wound silently. As some moments pass, you speak with hesitation,

"Please captain, don't hate me."

You say with desperation as you wrap a bandage around his wound. You patiently wait for his answer and remove your hands from his arm. And then.... You feel his hand on your head.

"Idiot, why would I hate you for liking me?"

Your eyes widen with surprise as you look up at him. He pats your head and before you realise, tears start to fall shamelessly from your eyes.

"Tch, look I don't know how to handle a girl when she cries. If you would have cried because someone has hurt you I would have beat the shit out of him but this is frustrating. Don't cry."

He pats your head awkwardly and you chuckle through your tears and wipe them off.

"Brat listen, you're a nice girl. I do hope you survive through these shits and get someone who's kind like you. Forget about me, I'm just an old man."

He says in his usual tone and you glare at him.

"What if I survive till the end with you? And what if I'll still love you in the future even when you'll be old? Will you give me a chance?"

You ask in a stubborn tone and Levi gets up from the bed.

"We'll see. If you survive and won't get bored of this old man, I might give you a chance to impress me. Now go and sleep, it's late."

Levi says those words, not looking at you. Actually he's trying to hide his smile from you. It's not secret that he's gentlest around you. Now if he's gonna show you his smile because of your adorable acts, it'll give you more hope, which he doesn't want.

"That's a promise, captain. Good night."

He looks at you over his shoulder as he tries to put on his shirt.

"Yeah, the stupidest promise this shitty humanity has ever heard of."

He says sarcastically as you laugh and walk towards the door. He's face softens as you wave him goodbye and walk out of his room.

He knows he shouldn't have made a stupid promise like this. He knows he shouldn't have fallen for you in the first place. You're his subordinate and it's just not right.

But he's a human too, with a heart. And that's why he wishes he'll be able to keep that stupid promise.

Is that too much to ask? After all the shits he has been through, can't he at least deserve this?

He sighs as he shakes the thoughts out of his head and walks towards the stove to prepare his black tea. He has a lot of shitty paperwork to do after all!

[prof-kenny]

[itsnathateasy]

aot characters reacting to you asking them “what are we?” (part 2)

warnings: just fluff word count: 1,4k author's note: i’m sorry if your fave isn’t here, even tho it’s a part 2! i focused on the characters i connect with the most, also, why did i go so overboard with zeke lol

read part 1

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reiner simply goes “what do YOU think we are hehe…” you could tell he was being more awkward than before you popped the question, because he kept rubbing his palm on the nape of his neck, as he was getting more and more red by the second. “i guess i need some reassurance reiner. we’ve been dating for a while and i’d like to know what lies ahead, are we an item or are we casual?” “damn y/n, do you really wanna be in a relationship with me?” at this he plopped himself down on the chair, burying his head in his hands. “ugh… you do remember i’m in love with you, right? and you wanted to talk about moving in together soon, but we need to check another box first” you didn’t think you were being too mean, but reiner was silently sobbing?? (poor baby!) “hey… reiner… you don’t have to respond right now, i’m sorry to upset you… but we need to talk about this soon, yeah?”, you ran your hand from his shoulder, down to his arm. “nothing to talk about y/n… i’m in love with you too, i just… i can’t believe you see a future with me, you know?” you moved closer to him and he parted his knees a bit to rest your head between his legs as he kissed you on the forehead. “we’re an item, y/n, and we’re more than good… we’re more than good”

bertholdt didn’t understand the question at first, and asked you to “complete your sentence, y/n! what are we doing? what are we up to? what do you mean?” but the look on your face was enough for him to register the information and simply go “oh”. he sighed as he moved closer to you, clapping his hands together once (and quite awkwardly) before he spoke. “i know that i’m having the time of my life with you, everyday spent with you is wonderful and i love you so much. if the same applies to you, i’m confident we can make this official. what do you say, y/n?” your response being burying yourself in his arms and squeezing him as tightly as possible.

annie would probably give you a good glare when you ask her this, examining you with her gaze, not sure if you’re playing tricks on her or if you’re being serious. eventually, she’d drop the “playing it tough” facade and talk things through with you. “we probably should’ve talked about this way sooner, don’t you think y/n?” she questioned as she leaned her head closer to yours, your heads accidentally banging on each other, resulting in the both of you bursting into laughter. “well, you know what they say annie, friends who headbang together, stay together, i’m sure we can apply it to lovers too”, she smiled at you contently, one of the few times when her smile reached her eyes, her pupils dilating as she stared into your orbs. “you know what y/n, i’m certain we can apply it to lovers” she said as she sloppily banged her head on yours again.

historia gets so nervous she ends up crying, you have to console her back to calmness. it’s not that she’s bothered by your question, but it was too soon for her. “just let me explain myself, y/n”. she told you all about why she reacted like this, the main reason being she’s lost all of her family and many friends and is afraid to properly commit to anyone for fear that they might be gone as well. “are you willing to stick by my side y/n?” she asked you with pleading eyes. when you reassured her that you have all the time in the world, she finally relaxed into your embrace.

pieck was working on your car, half of her body presently concealed by the machine. however, she responds at once, not a tiny bit phased by your inquiry. “we’ve been dating for a while now, i think it’s high time we made our relationship official. plus, with zeke and porco being in town these days, it’s easier to plan our formal dinner, don’t you think? of course you should contact your friends too and make sure at least some of them are able to attend on such short notice. how about two sundays from now? we should get some decor too, right? and a banner that says “just married”, as a joke of course. we can discuss marriage after the party. y/n, are you still there?” she questioned when you didn’t respond. “just wasn’t expecting you to be so eager about this, but yes, it all sounds amazing pieck! can you come up from the car now so i can kiss you?”

you caught zeke in the midst of him completing some paper work, he was so focused, he paid you little mind. “what was that, y/n?” he asked. you didn’t respond, your arms folded on your chest. you weren’t dropping this AGAIN. you’d tried to discuss this matter with him before, but he’d asked you to put it off. this time, you were determined to get a proper answer, even if it meant waiting for him to acknowledge your question. “are you for real now?” he looked up at you, pen falling on the side by the way he was relaxing his grip on it. “i’m for real zeke. i can’t go on like this. i see so many of our colleagues flirting with you at the office and you do nothing. how am i supposed to feel? if i’m your sneaky link, i’d much rather know about it”. zeke pushed his papers aside and patted on his legs, motioning you to sit in his lap. “i never realised this was so important to you, i’m sorry. in my head, we’re very much together, but i see why you want to let the world know. also, i’m not addressing my colleagues’ flirting, as i never addressed yours…” at this point he pinched your cheek playfully “because we work together and i’m trying to keep things drama free, so i’m being friendly and declining their offers. but it’s just you and me babe, don’t worry your mind too much” he put his fingers on your chin, softly pulling your face upwards so that you’d face him. “do you want us to drive together at work tomorrow and walk in holding hands? hm? would that be okay with you?” “yes, zeke, but can we also do that everyday after tomorrow too?” “if that’s what you wish for, love” he said as he kissed you softly.

petra blushes all over and avoids your gaze. as the seconds pass and you get no response out of her, you realise she’s spiralling, you have to pull her out of her thoughts, which you do with a gentle squeeze on the arm. “no need to worry about it, petra. i’d just feel so much safer about us if i knew where we’re standing”. she put her own hand on yours, touching it softly before moving it away from her arm, so that she could hold your it in both of hers. “it’s understandable, y/n, this… conversation’s been long due… but we’re in a relationship, i think. i mean, we’re officially in a relationship. this is what you want too, right?” “yes, petra, of course it’s what i want!” you hugged her and kissed her all over her face, and, as if it was possible, she kept blushing more with each peck. “do you think we should tell captain levi, y/n?” you held back a laughter, before admitting that it was captain levi, who, in fact, encouraged you to talk things through with petra. “so… you mean that captain has known this entire time?” poor baby almost fainted out of embarassment.

yelena isn’t amused, and i mean, not at all amused, she thinks you’re pulling her leg. “seriously, y/n, you ask me this after you’ve met my family, been sneaking away with me during your patrols for months on end and basically everyone knowing we’re together??” she was glaring at you, her gaze filled with anger. “shit yelena, just making sure… we’ve never really discussed our relationship status before, that’s all… please don’t look at me like you’re about to kill me”. at this statement, yelena calmed down a bit, she hadn’t realised you were unsure of where you two stood. “i can forgive you neglecting your duties, but not you not thinking you’re mine”

[happybird16]

New Levi, Petra and Erwin Illustrations

[lilcreaturethingfromthewoods]

gotta love how there is not a single change in his expression