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The cool breeze hit my face as I walked down along the markets, the sun was smiling down at the people with it's warmth. I had bags fool of groceries, and other things I had found in both hands making my arms ache from how heavy they were.

I have been searching for ingredients all morning, and now it was a bit past lunch time. I have found what I needed so now I was just walking around looking at the happy houses full of joyful people. I've always loved seeing other people enjoy their lives, watching them act like the world isn't falling apart reminds me of myself in a weird way.

I grew up thinking that what I was doing was good, thinking that I was the good guy and the people we were killing were the bad one's. But now I know that the only bad guy was me for pretending that hurting others was good, well I was told that anyway.

My gaze landed ahead where I saw a small cafe come into view. Small plant pots decorated the short white fences that circled around the platform outside the front door, where a few tables were placed. People refused to sit outside, instead they were all sat inside.

I walked closer to the cafe looking around at the scenery, kids ran around with cloth dolls, footballs and other toys. They all looked so cheery with their ear to ear smile, their moms where all bunched together whispering to one another.

I placed my bags down next to the chair and sat down, gently picking up the menu that was placed in the middle along with wooden cutlery and napkins. Soon a beautiful woman came over to take my order. She was gorgeous; her beautiful curly chocolate hair was tied up in a slightly messy bun, her tanned skin looked magnificent under the sunlight. Her sweet hazel eyes looked in mine with warmth, her soft pink lips curved into a friendliness smile.

"Hello, may I take your order?" She asked in a sweet tone as I returned her genial smile. She brought out a small notebook and a pencil ready to take my order. I looked down at the menu that was in my hands and nodded before I spoke.

"Yes, may I have the (fave dessert) and also the f/d please." I say and looked up at her as she jotted my words on her paper, she looked up and nodded.

"Is that all." She continued making sure she was sure of my order. "Yes, thank you." Was all I said before she walked away inside. I looked down at my bags, I had bought some other personal items as well and amongst those items was a book. I searched for it in my bags, placing it in front of me when I found it. Wuthering heights was written on the cover.

I've seen this book before but I can't remember where. I open it to the first page and began to read peacefully, though I felt like someone was watching me. I looked over my shoulder slightly but no one was there, I've had this feeling all day but every time I look for the culprit no one's there. It could just be my imagination or me being paranoid, my attention shifted to the beautiful woman that was coming towards me with the same warm smile as before. She was holding a metal tray where my drink and dessert were.

"Here you go, enjoy!" She said enthusiastically placing my order in front of me. I muttered a soft 'thank you' and she walk off. After I finish my (fave dessert) and f/d I stood up picking up my bags and started to head back, I had to hurry if I wanted to finish before dust.

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[time skip]

"Finally I'm done." I say whipping a bit of sweat off my forehead, I've been in the kitchen for almost 5 hours and it was almost time for dinner to be served. I was quite proud of myself since I finished on time. I finished washing the last of the dishes and started to head to Captains Levi's office since he requested for me to see him right after I finished my punishment.

I was now stood in front of his door and knocked. No reply. I knocked again but there was still no reply. He's probably ignoring me to piss me off more, I assumed, so I decided to just walk in. I walked in about to say something but when my eyes landed on Levi's empty chair I stopped in my spot, where is he, he might be in Erwin's office that made more sense.

Or he could be taking a shit who knows.

I glanced at his desk once more, and I was about to turn around to leave but the same little butterfly carved box from this morning caught my eye. "He isn't here... so if I peeked a little he will never know, right." I say to myself as I walked slowly towards the desk, my finger traced the butterfly design that was on the lid of the box.

This is beautiful.

I picked it up gently after memorising the exact position it was in before, I lifted the lid slowly curiosity boiling inside of me. When the box opened it revealed a small white piece of cloth, it looked like a handkerchief. A butterfly was embroidered on one of the corners of it while on the opposite side it was torn. Though it looked worn out it was very clean, the sent of lemons and lavender entered my nose as I brought it closer to my face for a better inspection.

The ripped side looked slightly burned, maybe that's how it was torn or perhaps he might of burned the loose threads so it wouldn't rip more. My finger traced over the burned side.

I wander who this belongs too.

If it was the Captains I would have expected it to be fixed, he hates when things aren't right. Or maybe he doesn't know how to fix it.

The sound of footsteps were coming closer to the door, "shit." I quickly placed the box in the same spot I found it in. But for some reason, which I don't really have an explanation for, I placed the handkerchief inside my white jeans pocket and walked in front of one of the chairs waiting for the door to open.

The door opened slowly reviling the Captain, he was wearing  his uniform without the jacket. He walked in without noticing me at first, his head was angled towards the floor as he muttered something I didn't catch. His head lifted and his gaze met mine, his face went back to his poker one right when his beautiful grey eyes found mine me.

"What the fuck are you doing here brat?" He questioned, closing the door and walking towards the desk. My gaze followed him. He walked in front of his chair without sitting down, he placed one of his hands down on his desk, next to some papers, leaning on his arm as his eyes fell on the words on the white sheet of paper.

After a while I began to speak, "you told me to come here after I finished the punishment you gave me." But he didn't respond nor did he look at me, was he ignoring me or he just didn't hear me.

What's up with him...?

He was acting so out of it, normally he looks at me and tells me to fuck off. Not completely ignore me, and it's like he didn't even hear me. I remind silent for what seemed like lifetimes. The silence was suffocating, he seemed so stressed but as much as I like to say I don't care I kind of wanted to know why he was acting like this.

"Captain..." I speak again this time he looked up at me finally remembering I was there."What." Was all he responded with and though it was a small quick reply I knew something was up, he is never this ignorant. "I'm done with my punishment." I say giving him a questioning look, he brushed it off with a 'tch' and looked back at his papers.

"Do you have anything else to report?" He questioned not looking up, I muttered a 'no' and then he let me leave. As I walked out the door I gave him a last glance; his hand was now brought up to his face pinching the bridge of his nose as he sat down in his chair. I sighed and left closing the large door behind me.

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[time skip]

I found myself outside of Hange's office pacing back and forth in front of their door. I've been thinking about Levi's weird behaviour all evening but I just couldn't figure out why he was like this. So I decided to come see Hange they might hopefully know something.

I was about to open the door when it swung open reviling a enthusiastic Hange. "Hello my beautiful Y/n~ how can I help you." They said smiling, they stepped aside letting me come in. Their office was always a mess so the piles of trash and books, along with cloths and pairs of shoes that were scattered all over the dim lit room didn't surprise me.

I walked up to their desk, pushing the rubbish off it onto the floor making room for me to sit and hopped onto it. I let my legs dangle as well as my head, Hange's feet soon came into view and they began to speak, "are you alright?" They question getting closer, they were now in between my legs with their hands resting on my thighs.

"I don't know anymore," I sigh placing my head in the crook of their neck. "I'm worried and I don't know why." They placed their hand on my head patting it as I told them my worries.

"Is your worry about the expedition or something else?"

"I don't think it's because of the expedition, not this time. It's just that after I went to shorty to let him know I was done with his stupid punishment, he was so out of it." I say frustrated. I couldn't figure out why I was worried, maybe it's because I know he might try to kill me while I'm asleep.

"Hmm, it might be because of the expedition or he just had a stressful day." They reassured me which made me a bit more relieved, I sure don't want to die not before an expedition. "You know, a cup of he's favourite tea might make him less stressed, maybe even delay his plan of murdering you." They said which made me giggle slightly.

"Yeah maybe." I say looking up at them, they had that beautiful warm smile that had always made all my worries and problems disappear just by seeing it.

After a while I decided to go make him tea, I know he might not drink it thinking I put some sort of poison in it but at least being nice to the devil once in a while won't kill anyone. I made my way into the kitchen looking through all the cupboards trying to find Levi's black tea. "Ah, found it." I say proudly and began to make it.

When the water was ready I carefully picked it up and poured it over the tea bag inside the porcelain cup. I gently placed it onto a tray and started to head over to Levi's office.

And as I thought when I got there I could see some light coming from under his door, I walked over and knocked.
"Name and business." His clearly tired voice echoed the hallway.

"It's me Y/n sir, I have something to give you." I waited for his response but nothing, I was about to call out to him again but the door open with Levi standing in front of it. He wasn't wearing his uniform so he must have changed earlier, he was wearing grey baggy sweatpants along with a greyish blue turtleneck. His hair was a bit messy, and the dark circles under his eyes were more prominent.

He looked at me then at the tray in my hands, raising an eyebrow at it. "Is it poisoned?" He immediately questioned.

"No it's not, but if you don't want it then I guess I'll just have it." I say about to turn around but he snatched the cup from the tray and took a sip out of it. He waited a few seconds before speaking. "I was kind of hoping it was poisoned." He said with disappointment, was that a joke?

"Yeah it would've been, but Erwin would kill me if I tried." I bite back with my own cocky reply. He walked back to his desk leaving me in the door way. After a few minutes of silence I spoke first, "are you alright sir?" I question him.

He looked up at me, "don't tell me you fell in love with me too brat." He said annoyed, what did he mean by 'me too'. Of course this man will never be on my 'who I fell for list' but the fact that he said 'me too' with such disgust made me curious, but I know if I asked he wouldn't answer my questions.

"Ha you wish short ass, I would never fall for you. I promise you that." I say with confidence, but what he said made me question him even more.

"Good, keep that promise." Silence took over again after he spoke.

"Goodnight sir." I say before turning on my heal. It was late and I was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable

"Goodnight brat." This time his reply wasn't filled with annoyance which somehow for some weird reason brought a small smile to my face.

Goodnight Levi

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[Authors note]

Helloooooo ik this ch was supposed to come out yesterday but my fucking dumbass fell down the stairs 😭. I had to go to the hospital and everything, never skipping a lucky sound in my life. Anyway I'm alright for the most part I hope... but anywho here is the ch.
I apologise for any mistakes as well.

Also next ch will be in Levi's pov of this day tehe.

Anyway goodnight or good day :)

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