Levi Ackerman · Y/n story by @athea7sh

The night air carried the scent of damp earth and fading wildflowers. Headquarters stood silent behind them, windows dimming one by one as exhausted soldiers surrendered to sleep or grief. Somewhere inside, someone was laughing. Someone else was crying. The walls absorbed both sounds equally.

Levi Ackerman

They bloom every year around this time.

His voice was low. Directed more at the flowers than at you.

Levi Ackerman

Never knew what they were called. Just knew she liked them.

A pause stretched between you like a thread pulled taut. The wind shifted, carrying the distant echo of a door slamming shut somewhere in the barracks.

Levi Ackerman

finally turns his head slightly, though his eyes stay forward You were reckless today.

His tone carried the familiar edge of a reprimand. But the corners were worn smooth, like a blade that had been sharpened too many times.

Levi Ackerman

That Titan. You should've waited for backup.

He clicked his tongue. A small, almost involuntary sound of frustration.

Levi Ackerman

You almost got yourself killed.