____________Your POV_____________
It's been about two weeks, since the surgery. You were healing up just fine, but whenever you tried to get up, or move. Someone would always stop you.
You sighed, as you said, "You know, I don't need a bodyguard."
"Tch, shut up. It's your own damn fault for trying to move when your still injured." Levi hisses.
"But, its so boring here. There's nothing to do, but sit or lay down most of the time." You whine.
"Tch, its to let that damn wound heal, idiot." Levi mutters.
"I'm not an idiot." You say, puffing your cheeks out in a small pout.
Levi glanced at you from the corner of his eye, before letting out an irritated sigh.
"Fine, you can get up. It's about time for lunch anyway, but you have to take it easy." Levi says in defeat.
You smiled widely, as you leaned over and gave him a hug, while saying, 'thank you' over and over again.
You carefully got out of bed, while Levi watched your every move.
For some reason, ever since the surgery, Levi seemed to have begun to act a little more differently then usual, almost affectionately, actually.
Though, you weren't complaining, in fact, for the past few weeks, you've been trying to swallow down your nerves, and tell him how you feel, and him acting a little affectionate towards you, was slowly and steadily, increasing your confidence in telling him.
You walked down the corridors slowly, careful to not aggitated the stitches from the surgery.
After a few extra minutes of slowly walking around, you finally reach the mess hall, but before you could push the door open, Levi had stepped in, and done it for you.
"T-Thanks." You say, trying not to blush, as you pass by him.
He nods his head in understanding, and soon, walks behind you.
You see everyone turn their attention towards you.
"Hey everyone." You say, as you sit in your usual spot.
"(F-F/N)! What are you doing!? Shouldn't you be resting!?" Petra exclaims worriedly, as you sit down.
"I'm allowed to walk around, just as long as I don't do anything over the top, that means no training and no lifting heavy things." You explained, as Levi comes, and sets your food in front of you, as he sits next to you.
"Thank you." You say, as you pick up your utensil, and began to eat the food.
But, when you took your first bite, you looked up, and saw that everyone was staring at you with a grin.
"What?" You ask, as soon as you swallowed your food.
"Oh nothing~." Hanji sings, as aniki glares daggers into Levi's head.
You were really confused now, then it clicked.
'Do they thing that me and Levi-' you cut your thoughts off, by shaking your head, a blush already appearing on your face.
"I-Its not what you think!" You exclaim, as you wave your hands in front of your face.
"Not who thinks what?" Eren asks, having a shit eating grin on his face.
"Eh, no, that's not." You became even more flustered, you face burning a tomato red.
"Tch, that enough teasing her brat. It'll be bad if she pops a stitch from being too flustered." Levi says, in an almost teasing way.
"Eh? N-Not you too, Levi." You say, as you hung your head in defeat, everyone laughing at your reaction.
But, that was when something happens.
The door bursts open, revealing a group of military police.
They march in, and go straight up to you.
"Y-Yes? Can I help you?" You asked nervously, not liking where this is heading.
"(F/N), you are hereby under arrest by the charges of going against humanity." One MP said, most likely the captain of the brigade.
But, before you could open your mouth to protest, you felt yourself being forcefully pulled up, and handcuffed, as another MP blindfolds you.
___________Levi's POV_____________
It happened all too quickly.
One moment, we were all laughing and joking around, the next, (F/N) is being pulled up, while being handcuffed and blindfolded.
"Tch, what the hell is the meaning of this!? Barging in here, and accusing one of my soldiers!" I hiss dangerously low.
"We are under orders to restrain this beast for going against humanity." One MP spoke.
But, before I could say anything back, Erwin stood up, and spoke, "What evidence do you have to support this accusing statement?"
"Tch, isn't it obvious, the wound that cadet Nassir has, should explain it all, not to mention eye witness reports that (F/N) went along willing to a man who was trying to destroy humanity with a thing called Weapon X." Another MP spat.
I was about to end this guys fucking life, but Erwin was standing in my way.
I glance at Nassir from the corner of my eye, and saw that he was being held back by Hanji.
But, despite all of our protests, (F/N) was being pushed out the door, the MPs surrounding her, making sure she couldn't escape.
After that, I hear something slam into the wooden table.
I look, and saw that Nassir had punched the table.
"They can't fucking do this. They have no case." Nassir spits.
"Actually, they do. Even if it was against her will, she did go with Deimos." Erwin states, looking to be in deep thought.
"Then we have no choice, but to have another trial." I hiss.
"Yeah, but its going to be difficult." Erwin states.
"And why is that?" Eren asks.
"Because, people did witness that she went with Deimos, and because of that, people are going to think that she's a major threat to humanity, despite the fact that she was being manipulated." Erwin explains.
That was when an idea came to mind.
"I have an idea on how to win the case." I suddenly state.
"Then explain now!" Nearly everyone exclaims.
I clicked my tounge, before proceeding to tell them my idea.
---------------Time Skip-------------------
After hours of waiting, I was finally able to see (F/N).
I clicked my tounge, as I walked past the two MPs who were guarding the dungeons that (F/N) was in.
Once I reach the bottom of the stairs, I finally see her, and what I saw, I was left speechless.
(F/N) was chained down, her arms behind her back, as she was in a kneeling position. Her (E/C) eyes covered by a white blindfold.
I look towards her wound, and sighed in relief that the stitches had managed to hold together, despite the harsh treatment she was given.
I hear the chains rattle, as (F/N) picks her head up a bit.
"Who's there?" (F/N) asks hesitantly.
"It's only me." I say, and I heard her sigh in relief.
"It's good knowing that your here." She mumbles more to herself then to me.
"Why didn't you fight back?" I ask, and she shrugs her shoulders, not saying anything.
"(F/N)." I say, trying to urge her for an explanation.
"Maybe, this is my punishment." She finally says.
"For what? You did nothing wrong." I hiss.
"Yes, I did." She says back.
"Tch, if its about that whole hurting people shit, then save it. I already told you that it wasn't your fault." I say, but she shakes her head.
"No, it because, no punishment has ever possessed enough power of deterrence to prevent the commission of crimes. On the contrary, whatever the punishment, once a specific crime has appeared for the first time, its reappearance is more likely than its initial emergence could ever have been." She says, causing my eyes to widen.
"So, your saying that-" Before I could finish, she interrupted me.
"Yes, if I do not get punished, then people will do what Deimos has done. I want to end that cycle before it can even begin." She says.
I quickly grip the bars, as I say, "But, you could fucking die, idiot!"
She lets out a soft chuckle, as she says, " I know."
"If you know, than why go through with it!?" I ask, desperately.
She doesn't say anything for the longest of time, before finally saying, "Because, its worth all the pain, in order to know the depth of loyalty and love which lay behind that cold mask. The clear, hard eyes dimmed for a moment, and the firm lips were shaking. For the one and only time I caught a glimpse of a great heart."
My eyebrows furrowed for a moment, before I finally got what she said.
She must've guessed my expression, because she let a smile play at her lips, as she says, "I've fallen for your laugh, which is utterly contagious. I've fallen for your smile, which makes me giddy for no reason at all. I've fallen for our late night talks, when 1 am arrives far too quickly. I've fallen for our jokes, which I'll remember days later and burst into laughter. I've fallen for how you can make my day better, even if I wanted to cry a minute before. I've fallen for every second I get to spend with you, even if those seconds will leave me wanting more. Levi Ackerman, I am utterly and hopelessly in love with you."
I didn't know what to say, I was speechless. She described everything that she liked about me, but more importantly, she has just confessed.
"Tch, I already knew that." I say, my voice coming out as a small whisper.
"I figured." She says, smiling. But, I noticed that the blindfold was beginning to get wet.
'Is she crying?' I think to myself, but I mentally smack myself when I realized why.
'Of course she is, dumbass. You didn't reply to her confession.'
"Tch, you know brat." I began, causing her to perk her head up.
"One day, I caught myself smiling for no fucking reason. Then I realized something." I paused.
"Realized what?" (F/N) asks.
"I was thinking about you." I said quickly.
I see her stiffen a bit, as I try and get rid of the stupid fucking blush that's painting my cheeks.
I then heard a giggle, that soon turned to laughter, then to hysterical laughter.
"Tch what's so funny brat!? I just confessed to you, dammit!" I hiss.
"N-Nothing, I'm glad that you confessed and all, but seriously, it was so cheesy." She laughs.
"Tch, damn brat." I mutter.
"I know, but I still love you." I hear her say, but as I went to say something, the door opens, and the one MP guarding the door, said, "Oi, times up."
I clicked my tounge in annoyance, as I say to (F/N), "Don't worry, (F/N). I'll get you out of here."
(F/N) didn't have a chance to say anything, before I was forced to go back upstairs.
'Its about time to start the plan.' I think, as I go prepare for it.