Hanji's POV

Finally, the test was positive. Inside of me is a baby. When I returned to Levi's bedroom, I saw him lying in bed, half awake. With his dreary eyes, he looks at me, "Well?" He asks in a sorrowful tone. "What's the results?"

"Positive. I'm pregnant."

Levi stays silent, nodding his head before getting out of bed. I can't imagine how he feels. To protect me, he has to follow along with my lie. We have never discussed the topic of kids because that was never on our minds. Now, he's stuck taking care of me with a baby growing. Instead of me, he needs to protect me and the baby. Once this is over... I don't know how we're going to take care of the baby.

"At least say something..." I muttered, tossing the test in the trash. "I hate how silent it is..."

"What do you want me to say, Hanji? Congrats? You're safe now? What?" Levi sighs, cupping his head with his hands, and rubbing his temples with his thumbs. "I never wanted it like this..."

"A family? So like your uncle or the baby?"

"Both. I wish my uncle was never around so I can be with you. I never wanted to have a child this quickly with you. It came across my mind, but I was scared something might happen. It's not the same. I rather we have a baby as if it was an accident or planned when we felt ready. Not planned in a way to keeps you safe. No matter what, I feel terrible. Like this was a mistake."

Levi begins to get out of bed, and as much as I tried to talk to him, he didn't respond. He made his way toward the kitchen, closing the bedroom door behind him. I plopped myself on the bed, sighing softly as my hands ran over my stomach. If Levi and I can't make up once Kenny is gone, what will happen to us?

I take a few minutes in the bedroom before walking to the kitchen and seeing Levi making pancakes. I smile, trying to flirt with him, but he ignores me. 

"Levi, I swear, we need to do something about-."

"Hanji, I heard you the first time. Truth is... I don't know what to say. And I'll repeat it. Over and over again."

"Levi, I love you."

"I love you too, but this is too fast."

I nod my head, sitting at the dining table. "Levi... if you don't want to take care of the baby, you don't have to. I got myself into this mess, I'll deal with it. Once this is over, I'll raise the baby on my own. You don't have to take care of it."

"I do want to take care of the baby, believe me. It's just...it doesn't feel right to me. Maybe because I don't like using it as a means of protection. Maybe I don't like it because I might not be good enough. Or maybe it's because I know that there's danger out there, and it'll be in danger... no matter what."

"Then..." I say, walking up to him and kissing his lips. I don't want any of this to end. "Let's forget about the baby."

"How can I forget it?"

"Just... just think about me, and only me. Focus on me, not the baby. Do you still love me?"

"I do..." He whispers, kissing me back. "I love you to one end of the universe to the other... and I'll love you forever..."

"Then don't push me away... because I'm scared that if you continue to do so, I won't be in love with you..." We continued to kiss each other. Silent other than to make small noises. I held onto his hand tightly, hoping to never leave him. I want him... and he's one of those people that I would dedicate my efforts to stay with him forever.

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I woke up in Levi's arms, seeing him on his phone. Scrolling endlessly on his phone. "Levi, what are you doing...?" I groaned, hitting him gently. 

"I'm working on finding my uncle. The faster I deal with this, the more time I spend time with you and the baby." He kisses me on my shoulder, "And you need to get back to work... I don't like it..."

"Promise me you'll protect me from those nasty co-workers... I know they'll be cruel when they know that I'm pregnant."

Levi smirks as he turned off his phone. He continued to kiss my shoulder, massaging that area with his tough hands. "I'll always protect you. Besides, marrying you would be the best option. That way you aren't labeled with words of hatred."

Before I knew it, we were kissing again. Again and again, until we made love. I'm never leaving his side... that's the truth. Levi... stay with me... forever...