"What did you want to tell me?"

A part of me wanted to run away. To sink into the floor. To curl up in a ball and disappear. I felt my heart beat quicker and it pounded in my ears. I had to remind myself to breathe after a few seconds. I couldn't open my mouth no matter how much my mind screamed. My thoughts jumbled together as I felt my legs lose their strength. Even though I was sitting on the medical bed I felt like slipping off and disappearing into the floor. Hanji glanced back at me and patted my shoulder.

"I'll leave you for a bit. You have to tell him (y/n)." With that whisper, she left and closed the door behind her. Levi stood in front of it with his arms crossed.

"Well?" He asked in anticipation. I opened my mouth to speak and it took a minute to finally let out a sound. It was a squeak. I breathed in and tried to let out a sentence.

"I...uhm...there w-was a...uh....s-situation-" I was a stuttering mess. I put my palms against my face and looked down. My face grew red in embarrassment. I didn't know if I could face him. I heard his footsteps get closer and then I felt warmth in front of me - indicating that he was standing in front of me - and I felt more afraid if that was even possible.

"(Y/n)...stop stuttering. Out with it." He said in his emotionless voice but there was a softness to it. Even with his stone cold voice he always cared. Even if it was hard to show it. There was always something in him that changed when he spoke to me or someone close to him.

Everything just seems to happen in a medical room.

"Levi..." I began. "Remember that night...about a week ago...?" I mumbled. I closed my eyes and didn't dare to look up at him.

"Yes...what about it?" I could hear the confusion in his voice. I imagined his eyebrow raised in confusion as well.

'God...you're clueless...'

"Well...recently...I found out something..." I said a little louder since I felt courage rise up in me. With the little courage I had, I looked up at him right in the eyes.

"Levi..."

'Say it...'

"You're gonna be surprised to hear this..."

My hands clutched the end of my shirt to the point where my knuckles turned white.

"But I'm..."

'It's now or never.'

"...expecting a baby..."

...

I looked at him. I always did.

I always saw the way he reacts to certain things. I could even feel it. Most of the time I could see what his eyes were saying. What his emotions were. What he really felt. Because he didn't know how to show it through anything else. I know he felt numb, about his past and getting hurt. He had this strong sense of humanity in him, even if he was an emotionless man.

His usual body language was discreet. Something not a lot of people would notice. But he was always tense. Even when we were drinking a cup of tea or relaxing with our feet kicked up, he was always tense. Ready for anything. Anything to happen or even attack.

But this time it was different.

His eyes widened with surprise as I saw his body freeze in shock. His arms that were once crossed slowly pulled down to his sides. I could see his eyes trail down my figure to my belly where a baby will soon form.

"You're...serious...?" He whispered. I wanted to chuckle at his denial but I only smiled just a bit and nodded.

I didn't expect what happened next. First I was sitting on the bed and next I was being engulfed in warm, muscular arms. My eyes widen with surprise but slowly close in relaxation. My hands unconsciously went against his chest as I felt his breath near my ear. His body was trembling as if he was crying. But I knew how he was and that he was holding it all in. I pressed my face into his shoulder, deeply inhaling his scent. The scent I came to know and love. A few minutes went by with us standing there in each other's embrace. I finally said something after a bit.

"How do you feel?" I whispered. I heard him take a deep breath and I almost shivered when his warm breath touched my ear and neck.

"...overjoyed..." He mumbled. My face broke out in a grin as my arms wrapped around his neck. I pulled him in closer and leaned back after a couple seconds, smile still on my face. His eyes blinked in surprise at my smile and I could see his lips twitch upwards.

'He's happy. Why did I worry so much?'

I pulled him in and kissed his lips lovingly. I was so content as he kissed back. He was so accepting and I could feel our anticipation about the child. I could feel his heart beat against mine.

"How long have you known?" He asked as we parted.

"About a week or two..." I mumbled as I cupped his face. This was the most intimate we've ever been ever since that night.

"(Y/n)..." He whispered and said something incomprehensible. I raised a brow and was about to ask him to repeat it until a knock sounded on the door.

Levi rolled his eyes but reluctantly let go of me to open it. As he did, Hanji stood there with a stupid grin on her face. She then started cheering and teasing Levi about the baby. I smiled as I sat back down and watched them.

It felt weird to love and be loved. Levi and I weren't perfect - hell - we weren't the greatest people with the greatest pasts. Everything I found out in that folder scared me but I had a feeling that I knew what he was doing. In this world, it was to do everything you can to survive. I experienced a good amount of time doing that. Running, stealing, pickpocketing, and fighting.

I knew there was something out there for me. A reason for me to live. Something I needed to experience. Now I finally found it. I found the x that marked the spot. I found something that I would treasure until my last breath.

My treasure was Levi Ackerman.

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We left the hospital at the same time but he went to headquarters to talk to Erwin about something. He said he'd tell me later about it and that I should go home. I didn't feel like going home just yet so I decided to walk around the city streets for a bit. I was walking on the sidewalk, my head a little bit tilted back so I could see the height of the buildings. It was an amazing sight and the way the sunlight reflected on them just made me feel at peace.

Everything seemed brighter now.

Colorful.

Like the whole world was glowing. Or maybe I was glowing.

I just felt so happy. For once I was being shown into the light and for once, things were being okay. I felt relaxed. Freed of my worries and doubt. I had a man who I loved right beside me. I had a father figure at least - even though we were not on good terms at the moment. I had genuine friends who accepted my future vision. And a mother who wouldn't bother me anymore.

At least that's what I thought.

As I was walking I felt a hand pull my shoulder back and on instinct, I was about to throw their body on the ground but I immediately stop. My eyes widen as I turn around to see my "mother" holding my shoulder tightly with angry tears rolling down her face. Her (e/c) eyes were wide with anger and her brown hair was disheveled. She had wrinkles that made her look older, indicating stress.

"Y-YOU!" Her grip on my shoulder worsened and I could feel a bruise forming. But I kept my mouth in a straight line.

"HOW MANY TIMES MUST YOU RUIN MY LIFE IN ORDER TO BE SATISFIED WITH YOURS?!" She yelled. People around us continued walking or stopped and watched from a distance.

"I do not know what you mean, ma'am," I said with a blank voice. Pure anger rose in me when she showed up. Must she ruin my peace?

"YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN! IT'S YOUR FAULT MY REAL DAUGHTER IS DEAD. AND DON'T YOU FOOL ME WITH THAT MA'AM SH(IRT)." She screamed. I turn around fully and grip her wrist tightly. She winced as she looked at me and tried to not show she was being hurt.

"I don't know who you think you are or what you're doing grabbing my shoulder and disrupting my peace but I advise you to calm down. You're making a scene." I calmly said with a little edge in it. When would she leave me alone?

"I will make sure you pay for what you did to my daughter! You'll pay - y-yes I'll make s-sure of it!" She was so mad that she stumbled on her words. With a strong grip, I rip her hand off my shoulder and instantly let go of her.

"Like I said ma'am, I do not know what you mean. I have no intention to involve myself with someone as troublesome as you. You told me to forget and I did. You're nothing to me and you have no value to me." I said coldly. She gasped at the sound of my voice. I was done with her. I wanted her out of my life once and for all. This was my chance to do it.

"I advise you to move on so we can go our separate paths. We shall not cross roads once again after this encounter. I'm giving you a warning...I shall get going now." I said in a blank tone. I was going to be the mature one here. I wasn't going to let her see what she's done to me. I'm going to show her how mature and grown up I've become while she has stayed being childish and reckless.

Before I could make any movement I saw her lift up her hand.

'Don't do it.'

I could see her face red with tears and anger. My agent reflexes came out and I grabbed her wrist before she could hit me. She took her other hand to slap me but I caught that one as well. People were about to step in until I gave them a look that said I had it under control. I immediately put both hands into one and held them together in front of her. She gasped in horror at my fast reflexes and slowly trailed her eyes up to look at my face.

"Not only did you change, but I also did too. I'm not going to let you ruin my life more than you already had. I'm living life to the fullest and if you can't stand that I'm living a better life without you then you can f(amily) off." I growled. Her (e/c) eyes were wide and she started trembling in her boots. I wanted to smirk at the sight of her pathetic self. But I kept my face blank as I let go of her and walked off. I disappeared into the crowd quickly before she could find me again. I had no more love for that witch. She may have birthed me and raised me to be a toddler but she abandoned me. She was not my real mother. I didn't need her...she was only a bump in my path. I hurry to the hospital parking lot and got into my car.

"Let's go home."

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A/n: I gotta be honest. I had writer's block for this chapter. By the time I was finished with (y/n) finally telling him, I realized the chapter was way too short. So I had to push back the update in order to conjure up some extra emotions to include in this chapter. It's not my best but it will suffice for now.

(Y/n) has finally told Levi after fighting against her mental thoughts. Her fears and thoughts kept her from telling him and when she finally does she feels relieved. She also finally removed her mother from her life for good. I promise this is the last you've seen her.

Levi is overjoyed to find out she's having a baby. He must think they're irresponsible for not using protection but for some reason he feels very confident in (y/n) and himself. He finally lets her crack the wall around his heart and shows her affection.

Wonder what he said? (ﾟωﾟ)

Hope you enjoyed!
Byeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

Published: April 4, 2018

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