#citri-nate

[vampirekilmerfic]

OH.

OHHHH.

Allow me to proselytize about this story by way of an exerpt and the accompanying fanart by the amazing Citri-Nate:

You stood against the porch railing, facing the yard, staring out at the darkness of the night, the rain finally dying out to a drizzle, casting little blue galaxies in the flooded grass, reflecting the light from a huge moon. Price stood directly behind you, pressed against your body, wrapping one hand around the railing, closing you in. He held his cigar in the other hand, smoking it in circles, trying to make the ashes burn evenly. “You surprised me at dinner,” he commented, obviously looking for a response. You feigned ignorance, “Oh, why?” “Feeding me by hand like that. Can’t be doing that in public. Makes me go a bit hard, love.” His voice was right next to your ear, gravelly and delightfully threatening.

It is literally the reason I crawled out from under a rock and rejoined fandom.

I have re-read it multiple times, and it always makes me cry.

It is just over 100k, and is my personal Price x f!reader Roman Empire.

The way a hotdish would fuck up John Price. Get that man some Midwestern church potluck food.

[capitainelevi]

Happy birthday, @citri-nate! ❤️

[sardonyxie]

It's finally here!!! It traveled all the way across the sea until it landed in the maple leaf country. Thank you so much @citri-nate for these wonderful art works! I'll cherish them, you can count on it. Now I have Rivetra on my desk ^^

It's my first time to ever buy an artwork from an artist, and I'm so happy you were the one I bought it from! Hopefully it helped you and Max a bit.

(Hslsjjfksb Nath AND Eve?! I'm spoiled 🤭)

[sleeperswakewriting]

virgins

Rating: M

Word Count: 1.8k

Summary: Canonverse. Levi and Petra's first time, after the crowning of Queen Historia. Based on @citri-nate's lovely artwork!

Maybe it’s the fact that she’s nearly died twice now. Or the way the candlelight is bouncing off her hair as she makes small talk with other members of the military but she still manages to catch his gaze from across the room. Her smile grows then, nearly blinding as she tucks a lock from behind her ear and excuses herself to meet him. 

“Captain,” she nods, and she surveys the ballroom. “Did the kids appreciate your gesture?” Petra giggles and procures two drinks from a waiter. She hands him a glass—champagne by the looks of it, and small bubbles dance to the top. 

Levi gives a wry smile and sips. “I dunno what all the fuss is about, but I can’t say no to the queen.” He downs the whole glass and places it on the table. Chewing the inner side of his cheek, he asks, “Wanna get out of here?” He doesn’t mean for his voice to sound so husky, or to whisper into her ear to make her blush. 

No, these things have become natural to him after dating since they lost the squad. They’ve always been close, not even realizing they’ve fallen for each other as their physical space eclipsed when they lived in the castle. It started with their hands brushing over each other a second longer. Then nights spent alone, merely talking. Petra making him tea while he perused over paperwork, and how she stayed, not even asking. Their slow-burn could have lasted until one of them made the first move, but the Female Titan changed all of that.

When Petra awoke from her concussion, the first thing she asked him was about the squad. Mourning came easily in the Scouts, but this was different. Family was always different. And so, neither of them hesitated to confess that they wanted more from this relationship. No regrets, they said through covert kisses and nights in each other’s arms. 

Dating is difficult when the world is falling apart. Levi never had an ordinary life, and Petra knew what she was sacrificing when she joined the Scouts and by choosing him. Attraction and lust were no question to either of them, but finding the time to make love among everything proved to be more difficult than they thought. Both virgins, they wanted their first time to be special even though they’d come so close during Stohess. Neither in physical shape, they put it off, but that’s when the whirlwind started. 

Now, things will be quiet, at least until they take back Shiganshina. Grateful for the reprieve, neither of them said it out loud even though the hunger burns in both of their eyes. Mitras, a luxurious inn already paid for by the military, and a week off to dally, Petra immediately moved her things into Levi’s room before the ceremony. 

She takes his hand and they run back to the inn, laughing at the nobles and commenting on the decadent food. Levi would be lying if he didn’t enjoy it, a fact Petra knows well, and they’re so caught up in talking about caviar that they don’t realize they’re at the door to his room. 

Petra takes a breath and nervously looks from side to side. The teasing is gone from her eyes and it’s replaced by determination. She shivers a bit as Levi pulls her close and kisses her temple. 

“We don’t have to do this. We can just cuddle for a bit and kiss.” 

“I want to,” she nearly whines, then steadies her hands on his chest. Levi’s heart flutters at their proximity and she draws her gaze into a grin. “Give me a minute to change, okay?”

Change into what is Levi’s first question, but she disappears into his room, clicking the door shut. Levi’s head begins to spin. Tonight he is going to lose his virginity. To Petra. It can’t be more perfect, and while Levi’s never had an issue with underestimating himself, he finds himself woefully unprepared. Sure, he knows the gist of it, growing up in a brothel, and he’s certainly touched Petra before, watching her lovely face light up in pleasure, but this feels more intimate, making love. 

He starts to pace. His green military coat is suddenly too tight and he feels hot and sweaty. He’s about to tell Petra that she deserves a date, a candlelight dinner, and flowers before jumping right into sex. He wants it to be perfect for her, and before he loses his nerve, he hears Petra call, “I’m ready!”

Slowly, he opens the door, and he scans the room for her until his eyes land on the bed. Petra has the sheets pulled up to her chest, her face is red and her hair looks freshly brushed. The faint scent of perfume clouds the air, and Levi goes dizzy as he catches that her shoulders are bare. Which means that she’s naked under the sheets. 

“Wow,” he says, taking a step closer. Petra smiles and draws the sheets higher until only her head peeks out. 

“I’m nervous,” she admits. 

A light chuckle passes over Levi. “Me too.” He undoes the belt of his jacket, then shrugs it off, hanging it over the loveseat adjacent to the bed. Petra’s gaze is fixated on him as his cravat comes undone in one pull, leaving him in his dress shirt and pants. Still far too many clothes for her liking, she watches his delicate fingers undo each button, revealing his chiseled chest. Sure, she’s scared, as anyone would be for their first time, but this is Levi her captain and lover, and the anticipation has nearly killed her. 

He strips down to his boxers and that’s when he pauses. She’s always found his eyes beautiful, the unique combination of gray and blue, and she bats her eyelashes at him. 

“Change your mind?”

But then she notices the bulge at his groin and her face heats up even more. She’s felt his manhood before and adores it when he presses it against her, namely against a wall, and while she’s aware of how sex is supposed to work, in practice, the concept is terrifying. 

“I was thinking I should leave it on first.” Levi coughs into his hand. “We don’t have to jump right into it.” 

“True,” she laughs airily, then brings down the sheet, revealing the crests of her breasts. Levi’s eyes fixate on them, sucking in a breath. 

“Come into the covers.” 

He doesn’t need to be told twice. It takes every ounce of his will to not pounce her like an animal and pin her down until she’s moaning his name. He takes his time with her, caressing the side of her face, telling her how beautiful she is and how lucky he is to have her. The words feel foreign on his lips even though it isn’t the first time he’s worshipped her. Levi Ackerman is supposed to be cold and fearless, but when it comes to Petra Ral, he doesn’t recognize himself. Maybe this version of him is what he strives for—considerate, and gentlemanly while not losing his crass edge, he adores how he makes her laugh and how her nose scrunches when he says something rude. 

Moving above her feels natural. Kissing her neck is like heaven. And the way her nails dig into his shoulder blades, gods, he wants to revel in that feeling. Petra’s touching him, feeling the planes of his muscles, each scar and divet telling a story she knows well. 

She wraps her legs around his waist and he gives an involuntary buck of his hips. 

“Sorry,” he says quickly, but she tightens her hold, grinding herself against him, and lets out a soft moan as he gets harder. 

“Or not,” he chuckles, kissing her temple until she melts into him again. They stay like this for a while, merely kissing, exploring each other, reveling in not having to be anywhere but here. He feels her tits, the shape familiar and yet foreign as he rolls her between his fingers. He wants her to come undone and see her at the pinnacle of bliss, but more than that, he wants her to be ready for him. 

“Levi,” Petra sighs, her body on fire and threatening to bubble over as his lips encircle her breast. “I want you.” 

He kisses her forehead. “Are you sure?”

She nods and he slides his boxers off. They both take a breath as his length springs free, Petra’s eyes wide and she touches him before she can stop herself. 

Hissing, Levi groans. “Fuck.” 

“Did I hurt you?”

“Not at all. You can keep going if you want.” 

Fascinated, Petra continues, oblivious to Levi’s internal struggle until he begins to shake and his breaths come out in gasps. 

“Pet…I don’t know how much longer I can take it.” 

“Huh?”

He looks down between them to where she’s holding him. He’s flushed, and Petra can’t help but think how gorgeous he is, unraveling from just a simple touch. 

“Oh.” The word slips out. Instinctually, she raises her hips, and she bites her lip in anticipation. “Are you ready?” 

Hissing, he lets out a heady yes but regains his composure as he looks her in the eye. “We can stop any time you want, okay?”

“I know,” she glows, tilting her head up to kiss him.

Levi aligns himself with her, gently pushing and trying not to cause pain. Petra’s eyes clench shut, her body rigid with anticipation, and her hands find his neck and shoulders for purchase. Fingers threading in his undercut, all he can see is her; her cheeks flushed and whispers of I love you between them. 

When he enters her, she cries, and he hates himself for it. About to protest, she grips him further in determination and moans out, “Keep going.” Emboldened, though still cautious, Levi continues, watching Petra’s face contort in pain. He kisses her everywhere, telling her how good she feels because god she feels so fucking good. Levi knew she would, but being inside her, feeling her everywhere, no wonder they call it lovemaking. 

“You can move now,” Petra says, gasping. It hurts, but the pain is settling, and the way Levi is holding her like she’s something precious makes her want to cry. 

Levi shifts tentatively, and together, they find a rhythm. Pain is like a distant memory as waves of pleasure wash over Petra. Profanities leave Levi’s mouth and she knows that’s how he expresses how enraptured he is. She can’t help but smile, and he’s too preoccupied with her neck to notice. 

Maybe it’s fate that they find their climax together. Or it speaks to how familiar they are with each other’s bodies despite it being their first time. Levi knows by how she clenches herself around him, and by her eager encouragement when he finds the right angle. He shudders as she comes, spilling himself inside her, and Petra is all too pleased that they’re finally one. 

Breathy, panting, feeling fulfilled and at peace, they press their foreheads together, smiling through tears.

Finally.

[cadenza-damour]

HDOWGFHEJDHSBSJS I'M SCREAMING 😭💓💓 What did I just wake up to? Did Citri-Nate really collab with me??

I finished @soaringcadenza sketch ♥

[pau6ix]

I CAN'T BELIEVE MY FIRST COLLAB WAS WITH @citri-nate OK? thanks for making this come true🧡✨

[liquorisce]

@citri-nate on twitter brought one of my favourite scenes to life from chapter 6 of bylb. 😍 Levi, Mikasa and the memory of his late wife, Petra.

[blue-misst]

AAAAAA IT CAME TODAY!!!! TYSM @citri-nate FOR THE BEAUTIFUL PRINTS OF YOUR ART AND ADORABLE PETRA SKETCH 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 OH HER BIRTHDAY TOO????? TY FOR THE FOOD

[levis-petras]

RIVETRA AS PARENTS 😭😭😭😭😭

what bey wants, she's gonna get 👀💖😌

heavily inspired by @citri-nate gorgeous artwork here

Word count: 969 (can’t decide if the 69 is there for a reason lmao)

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Petra has always known how lucky she is because, after everything, she has gotten her happily ever after. 

She's never expected to be one of the few remaining members of the Survey Corps, especially after her squadmates had been brutally killed in the Titan Forest by Annie Leonhart, or how so many of her comrades had been felled by Zeke Jaeger at Shiganshina.

Hence, after the Rumbling, she has chosen to retire to the countryside. It's odd to think that after years of fighting and war, she's more than content with the quiet life she now leads with Levi.

Having acted on their mutual feelings during the years they've stayed undercover in Marley, they've gotten married in a private ceremony at their cottage with the few remaining members of the 104th and those two kids, Gabi and Falco.

She also knows that Levi will make a good father, despite his coarse language and gruff countenance; she's seen the protective way he'd guided the 104th when they'd been part of the second Squad Levi before Marley.

So one day, after she pours Levi his favourite blend of tea during breakfast, she sits at his side and beams. "I think you'll make a good father," she announces.

"What the fuck, Ral?" Levi is gaping at her through his narrowed eye, his cup of tea is held halfway to his mouth.

"It's true," she says and slathers her toast with some marmalade she's bought the previous day. "I think, no, I know you'll be a wonderful father."

Her husband makes that tch sound, setting his tea down to look at her properly. "And I know you're fucking with me right now."

Petra almost makes a comment about how yes, she certainly is fucking him every day and night, but lets him continue. Levi certainly won't appreciate her making light of the situation now.

"Do you see this?" he knocks his fist on one of the armrests of his wheelchair. "Or this?" he points to his blind eye and runs a hand through his hair raggedly. "I'm too old for that sort of shit."

"That's the same thing you told me before we got married," Petra points out lightly and squeezes his hand. “And here we are. Who would’ve thought it possible?”

Levi’s eye soften and in a rare moment of affection, he brings her hand to his mouth and brushes his lips against her knuckles, thumb smoothing over the thin gold band on her ring finger.

In the end, he agrees and they start trying. 

Naturally, it doesn’t take long.

Truthfully, Petra knows that Levi’s hesitancy about fatherhood is more towards the direction that he’s never had a father figure.

Kenny Ackerman definitely doesn’t count. 

So when Kuchel the second arrives in the middle of summer, red-faced and squalling, it comes to no surprise that Levi hesitates to hold her (though Petra doesn’t miss the way his eye has been glued to his daughter the moment she’s born).

“No. I might drop her.” He shies away, hands in the air as though to ward her off but Petra is insistent.

“Hold her, Levi,” she says impatiently, holding the squirming Kuchel out. “Look, she recognises your voice.”

When the evidence of their child becomes more prominent, there are nights that Petra wakes to hear Levi’s murmured voice speaking to their unborn baby. She hears whispered words of promises, of devotion and more importantly, love.

Till now, she never tells him that she’s heard everything.

And if that isn’t enough to send her into a hormonal crying mess, it is how attentive and wonderfully patient he is.

Despite being mostly wheelchair-bound, he’s always within reach should she need anything. When Petra had been approaching her due date, resulting in her back aching and her ankles swelling up, Levi had taken to wheeling her around their house with her and her burgeoning belly sitting on his lap.

Once, upon visiting, Gabi had cheerfully likened the great Captain Levi to an overprotective mama wolf sheltering its pups. Thankfully for Gabi, Falco had hastily dragged her away after seeing the murderous intent in Levi’s eye.

“Petra,” he growls, looking at Kuchel warily as though his newborn daughter might be a titan in disguise. “I can’t—”

Making sure that her husband is paying attention, she ignores his protests and gently lowers Kuchel into his arms, ensuring that he’s supporting the back of her neck.

“Petra.” Levi sounds strangled but all of his hisses and glares go right over her head as she treasures the image of him holding onto their baby. Her eyes mist and she thinks her heart is actually overwhelmed with so much joy and love, and tears are now spilling down her cheeks.

“Fuck,” Levi swears reverently as he gazes down at Kuchel in awe. His jaw goes slack, and the tension in his posture is released when he fully embraces her, hands cradling the precious bundle in his arms. He doesn’t say anything else, but the way he looks at his daughter tells Petra that she’s right.

Levi Ackerman will be a good father.

Though, Petra makes a mental note to get her husband to curb his filthy language around Kuchel.

Of course, the door bursts open and the crowd of well wishers come tumbling in. 

“She’s beautiful,” Mikasa gasps, eyes wide as her dark gaze zeroes in on the baby in Levi’s arms. The younger girl then pauses, mouth curled into a sardonic smirk. “Though that’s surprising considering you’re her father.”

Levi scowls, his lips curling. “Shut up, brat.”

“Oh, she’s so cute! Can I hold her, please?” Gabi all but begs as she crowds to his side. Already, her hands are reaching out for Kuchel but Levi bares his teeth in response.

“Don’t you touch her with your fucking grubby hands, kid!”

[soarecreates]

AAAAA look at what came today!! I've been so excited ever since it was shipped.

It made my day, I keep finding myself just staring at them. It's so cute 🥺 I love them so much. And the freebie doodles are adorable.

Art done by the amazing @citri-nate, go and support them!! 💛

[captain-natey]

kinda wanna get rid of the "citri" part from my internet nickname

idk how to change it tho, "Nate" alone isnt a very recognizable nick for an artist

[capitainelevi]

Can we get some doctor petra and janitor levi pls 😭❤️

Thank you for the ask!! ❤️

Petra is a pediatrician, and Levi likes to watch her play with children. He always sweeps up the floor 3-4 times more than he should, so he can stay longer in the room when she’s there. Petra also enjoys watching him sweep since his muscular arms are her favorite body part of his body.

Levi leaves little gifts like a flower or candy in Petra’s locker every day, and she’s still trying to figure out who her secret admirer is. Eld, Gunther, and Oluo tease her about it all the time. She secretly hopes it’s Levi, the grumpy janitor.

Petra works with a group of students and Levi likes to terrorize them with his cleanliness. He always yells at them to stop dirtying his floors. One time, Eren forgot to change his street shoes before entering Levi’s sector. He almost passed out when he realized what he’d done. Eren just knew Levi would know what he did, and the look Levi gave him after confirmed it. Sasha once dropped a croissant on the floor and just ran out of the hospital. The kids told Petra about how scary Levi is, and Petra told them they’re just imagining things because Levi is always sweet with her and her patients.

On days when Petra comes in late without her usual coffee cup in hand, Levi always makes sure to get her caffeine fix. When she’s on call and it’s a quiet night, Levi likes to work overtime so he can keep her company. He enjoys hearing her talk about her family, friends, and hobbies for hours. Petra tells him she enjoys making candles for herself and her friends. She notices the small smile he gave at that and gifts him one the next day.

Levi’s had a crush on her for a few years, but never got the courage to ask her out. Erwin and Hange know about it and they’re always giving him pieces of advice and pep talks. One morning, he decides to just get that over with. He walks up to her and the only words that come out of his mouth are “You, me, dinner”. He cringes at what he managed to come up with and he starts getting sweaty. Petra thinks he is adorable and just replies with her address and a time to pick her up.

Levi arrives at her building an hour earlier with flowers in his hands. He just keeps pacing in front of the door and only goes up 5 minutes before they are supposed to meet, so he can have time to pace in front of her door as well. Petra opens it for him and Levi almost chokes on his saliva. She is wearing a pale pink bodycon dress with some flats (which he appreciated) and some light makeup. Her face lights up when he gives her the flowers

Petra always told Levi that he’s such a mystery to her, so he plans to take her to his favorite spots in town for their first date. Levi knows Petra has a sweet tooth, so the first stop is his favorite bakery so she can try the macaroons. It turns out that they share a favorite dessert. Next, they get food from a street vendor and they take a walk through the park. Levi takes Petra’s hand in his and she squeezes it to assure him. They stop at Levi’s favorite tea house and Petra has never seen Levi so lively before. He recommends her a tea blend and they talk for a few hours. Levi admits that he’s her secret admirer and she tells him she was hoping that he was.

Petra tells him she doesn’t want the night to end, so he suggests going on the roof of his building to stargaze. They lay down on a blanket Levi brings from his apartment, and when he sees Petra’s dilated pupils and parted lips, he kisses her. He walks her home after, his mind already filled with ideas for their second date.

This was so cheesy and sweet I got cavities 🤭🤭

[sardonyxie]

Today's a special day; it's @citri-nate 's birthday!

I'd like to take a moment to tell you guys how much I adore this person, and how much their friendship has meant to me over the past year.

Cause yup dude, we've been friends for over a year now! It went by so fast! So many things happened, but I am glad I can still call you my friend; I feel so unworthy sometimes (since you're such a star in the Rivetra community lol)

Happy birthday to one amazingly strong and kind human, with the coolest style (u rock those beanies or "tuques" as I would call them). You're a gem and you deserve the world! 😌

[yourambereyes]

"Rivetra High School AU Animatic"

Idk @citri-nate you made this 🥺 sorry for being too late to discover, omg this is so beautiful yet kawaiii 🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤

[nicolanoodles]

@citri-nate @petra-realsnk @himebee-5

Ok one of you’s gotta write a rivetra au for this, who’s it gonna be?

[soarecreates]

Ahhh look at what came today!! I LOVE THEM 💛💛 The Nathaniel and Sabah was a nice surprise. Thank you @citri-nate