In the barracks, we always heard rumors. We learned to ignore them, until today.

"Captain Levi and Petra make a good couple, don't they?" “He trusts her more than anyone. "I heard she's the only one he really cares about."

The words burned you.

You clenched your fists, your chest tightening as you watched Levi talk to Petra across the training field. She smiles at him. He says something low, unreadable, and she laughs. You tightened your grip around the wooden railing.

Does he smile like that with her when no one is looking? A shadow loomed behind you. “Tch. You're used to eavesdropping. »

Levi’s voice was harsh, heavy with something you couldn’t define. You turned around slowly, your eyes meeting his stormy gaze.

“Why should I listen at doors? you said coldly. “Everyone is already talking. Levi's jaw tightened. “Let them do it.

You scoffed.

“They think you’re hers.”

He approached, his presence stifling, dangerous. His gloved fingers lifted your chin, forcefully, possessively.

“And you think I care?”

You held your breath.

"Maybe you should, since I'm the one who sneaks into your room at night and never the other way around."