We had parried back and forth, unable to land a permanent hit on one another. I would admit, the feeling was exhilarating. I was bouncing on my toes, my moves quick as a bunny.

I wasn't tired and was filled instead with unsustainable energy. And I was smiling during it all. It wasn't like those times in the past where we fought for mere dominance or out of hatred.

No, this was like a small quarrel amongst friends with no difficulties for each other in mind. I would throw a smile here or there and sometimes a teasing mock at Levi. His only reply was a playful eye roll or a quick jab.

I wasn't sure how long we sparred but I began to notice a few lingering stares. Some even stopped their own respective exercise to watch ours.

"Tired, brat?" Levi teases with a smirk. "You're breathing kinda hard there."

I scoff with a smile as we circle each other. "Not even close," I reply. I throw in a sidekick but he simply pushes it to the side and lands a round kick on me. Quickly I put up a sloppy block only causing his smirk to widen. "Just evening out my breathing because you're providing no such challenge for me."

"Is that so? Well, we don't want that now, do we?"

"No, we don't." Sending him a playful smirk only riled him up even more. He went at it with all his might as tired to take me to the ground.

I was suddenly putting out a defensive front and was blocking every move of his. After the five years I've seen him fight it always surprises me to see how much strength he still possess. His punches and kicks were still firm as ever. And despite the sweat gleaming over his forehead he doesn't even seem a bit tired.

"Throw a punch, Emma," he breathes as he makes his advances. "You're not getting anywhere if you keep protecting that pretty face of yours."

I suddenly misplace my footing. A curse loudly escapes me as I drop my guard. Levi took as a chance and attempts to use the takedown move I demonstrated earlier.

When his body collides with mine I quickly grab his arms and turn myself before falling to the ground. We land with a grunt and began to struggle once more. Trying to lock each other in a headlock only caused us to roll on the stone ground while muttering insults to one another.

I found myself laughing in the process as he tries to wrap his arms around my neck but fails miserably. He finally ends up atop of me and holds my arms firmly above me. He was straddling my hips with his body hunched over me.

We only stare at each other, our heavy breathing the only sound made. I was still smiling in spite myself. I couldn't say what was welling up inside because I couldn't understand it.

It was hot and it burned my skin. And it wasn't because I was sweating under my uniform. I could sense something being created, it was a feeling directed towards Levi.

It wasn't hate or any other ridiculous, immature, rivalry thing either. It was different and gave me the urge to keep our bodies locked like this and reimagine what he looked liked without a shirt. The mere thought brought immense satisfaction to my mind.

"I won. Again." Levi announces in a husky tone. A victorious smirk barely spreads across his lips.

I stare into his silver eyes and feel myself melt under them. I saw wildness coating those eyes and even sensed his urge to control that feeling. A part of me wished to tell him not to.

But instead, I release a small scoff allowing confusion to slightly takeover his face. "Are you sure, Captain?"

I push him up with my hips and quickly slide my right leg underneath his left and, flip him over. He had released his grip on my wrists and I place them firmly atop his chest. I now straddled him in victory. I smirk deviously down at him while he stares up at me speechless.

"Maybe you spoke too soon."

We hold each other's gaze while we both smirk at one another. I didn't grab Levi's arms and a part of me regret not doing so. His hands were on my thighs.

My breath hitches at the sensation. I never realized I missed his touch. Gentle as it was, it sent an electrifying current through my body.

The feeling was new and brought a small blush to my face. But I didn't say anything and only leaned closer to his face. I feel his hands slowly go up my thighs while his eyes burn into mine.

I thought I would burst into flames. My eyes graze down to his lips, they were begging me to touch them. Would Levi mine if I did?

I couldn't think straight, I was drugged by this hot, electrifying current that soaring through me. I wonder if Levi felt the same way too. He wasn't stopping my advances.

"Looks like Emma won!"

Just like that, all that energy and all that tension between Levi and I disappears. Blinking out of my haze I realize how odd this looks to everyone's eyes. Even mine.

I quickly roll off him and stand. He does the same but doesn't make eye contact with me. Hanji strolls towards us, clapping sarcastically with a low whistle.

"Quite the show, huh? What a sparring match."

I do my best to ignore her sarcastic comments. I was still trying to piece together everything that just happened. I glance down at my legs, was his hands really on me?

I swallow thickly, if only we weren't in public. A sudden clap snaps me out of my thoughts. Hanji was grinning at those around us, clearly enthralled by what she saw.

"Alright, everyone! That's it for today! Great job!"

I took that as my chance to leave. Standing here and feeling Levi's presence brought me into a jittery state. My hands tingled and my heart was thumping rapidly.

I wanted so much to be close to him and gain that sensation again. However, when I glance his way I notice that stone cold look in his eyes. He was staring at the ground, staring at it like he wanted to kill whatever was beneath his feet.

His face was contorted into his usual expressionless mask even though I could tell he was angry. I frown at the sight, somehow feeling upset by it. My heart stops its racing leaving me to only feel the slow beatings against my chest.

I had to scoff, I shouldn't feel upset. Why am I mad that he's mad? It's the stupidest thing I can be upset over.

Looking away, I catch sight of Edward. He was walking alone while kicking a stray rock in the process. My lips slightly tug upwards.

I make my way to him and abandon all previous thoughts of Levi. There was no use of thinking about him anyway.

"Edward!"

He stops his sullen pace and glances over his shoulder. Immediately a smile whisks upon his face while he eyes gleamed in delight.

"Em!"

When I make it close he wraps an arm around my shoulders and begins to walk once more.

"Sorry about earlier," I apologize sheepishly. "I didn't know Levi was going to do that."

"No worries," Edward exclaims. "You two seemed to be enjoying yourselves earlier."

I cringe slightly to his words and make a heartless chuckle. I found myself disagreeing than agreeing with him.

"I guess. Maybe it was only me."

I had whispered that part to myself. I had invested myself too much in that moment that I started to gain desires that I never wished. It disappointed me that only I found such great enjoyment from the closeness and the touches we shared.

Those dumb thoughts I had moments before were nothing but things I force myself to not think of again. After all, Levi had no desire to explore those thoughts like me.

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I did everything in my power to push away those annoying thoughts out of my mind. But each time they came in like fluttering butterflies I always found myself drowning in my own embarrassment and frustration. I didn't want to think about Levi.

I didn't want to think about his gentle touch or the way his lips looked so damn desirable. I don't want to think about anything. God, I was tired of how he's torturing me and I was tired of how I started to gain urges for him.

This was ridiculous. I slam a hand atop the papers on my desk. It was obvious I couldn't work, my mind was elsewhere tonight.

I had hung out with Edward for a couple hours after my sparring match with Levi, but deemed it unwise seeing how he continuously talked about his Captain. It only made things worse for me so I locked myself in my office. And even that wasn't helpful.

I decided to head home, sleep would possibly be my ally tonight. I took a stand and grabbed my leather jacket. I had to get out of here.

I cross through my office to head for the door. When I reach for the knob it starts to turn on its own. I stare at it in confusion before a soft click.

I jump back with a small yelp as the door swings open. Seeing a familiar face I relax my shoulders and I was able to breathe again. I gave the culprit a glare.

"Damn it, Levi," I curse while putting hand over my chest. "Can't you knock?"

"I can. But I care not to." He slams the door shut behind him before leaning against it. He had crossed his arms and was glaring to the side.

I watch him only for a moment till I could sense the air becoming awkward. He clearly wasn't ready to leave but I was. I clear my throat awkwardly.

"Can't you do that somewhere else?" I ask hesitantly.

He sends me a furious look. "What?"

"Well, I want to leave," I explain. I gesture a hand to him. "And you're in my way."

He shoots me his hateful stare, his eyes burn in rage. He looks from my jacket to me countless times causing me to feel exposed before him. I had to look away.

"Leaving? You think you're allowed to leave?" He demands angrily. I throw him a questioning look.

"Yes. . ? I've been off-duty anyway."

He scoffs loudly and pushes off the door. "You're so damn annoying, you know that?"

What the hell is with him? I wasn't sure what got him so riled up but I wasn't pleased by the way he stood in front of me with such anger. I give him a perplexed expression.

"What did I do?" I exclaim defensively.

"Everything!" He shouts. "It's your damn fault that I'm angry!"

"I haven't even been around you since our match," I state pointedly.

"Exactly," he agrees with growl. "I haven't seen you all day and that pissed me off. No, what pissed me off was our match."

"Why? Because I beat you?" I roll my eyes. "Honestly, Levi, you should learn how to be a good sport about those things."

"Look, i-it's not that! It's—it's because—god damn it!" He curses in frustration and abruptly turns away.

I could only watch him in confusion and slight fear. I've never seen him stumble over his words or even throw a tantrum like a child. He ran a hand violently through his hair allowing some strands to fall over his forehead.

He was breathing heavily while gritting his teeth. He tries to hide his face but I sneak quick glance thanks to the moonlight provided.

My eyes widen in surprise, his cheeks were bright red. The color popped against his ivory, pale skin. I was star-struck by the sight.

"Levi—are you okay?" I ask slowly, unsure if I should touch his shoulder or not. He was fuming in anger, his eyes refusing to look at me.

He swallows thickly, "Shut up, brat!"

I blink once, well helping him is out of the question. Even though I wasn't sure why he was angry at me I decided not to pry anymore. I take a step around the flustered Captain.

"I'm going to go," I announce thickly. "You can—stay here and sort out your thoughts if you like."

Levi suddenly shakes his head, his hair cascading a small shadow over his eyes. "This is fucking ridiculous."

He turns to me and makes his advances once more. I was rooted to the floor as I take notice to the wildness in his eyes.

Meeting his gaze brought that similar electrifying sensation down my spine.
I swallow thickly when stops before me. He looks up at me with a fierce glare.

"Don't you dare move, brat," he warns darkly. "I'll kick your ass if you do."

My hands start to tremble vigorously while my heartbeat thudded in my ears. I couldn't speak or move, the amount of control I had over myself had melted away. All that was left my stiff body and empty mind.

And that seemed to satisfy Levi, he grunted in approval of my silent state. Then everything started to happen as though it was slow-motion.

The way his took another step to me. The way he craned his head slightly upwards to meet my gaze once more. Then the way he had moved his face closer to mine.

I can sense his hesitation, I even saw the way his lips quiver with each inch he gained towards me. I watched it all and became anxious in those long seconds. My breathing jolts when his lips suddenly graze against mine.

He stops and looks at me for any other signs. I don't give him any. I only stare at him with a hazy gaze, I wanted him to continue and I tried to convey that with my eyes.

Levi only scoffs in response. Soft and gentle as I imagined them to be, his lips then met my own.

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