He was humanity’s strongest, dammit. So why was crying? Why was he crying over something that never even happened? But he couldn’t help it as he sat under the tree, curled up with his knees to his chest as silent tears dropped down his face. He looked absolutely pathetic, crying like a kid that got lost in a supermarket

It was all his fault. You were his new second in command after showing excellent skill during the cadet corps, and you were absolutely infatuated with him. That led to you sticking to Levi like glue, following him around and always talking to him about whatever nonsense was on your mind

He acted annoyed, but inside he loved the attention you gave him. Growing up, people never even looked at him twice. Your feelings toward him were a welcome change. But nobody could know. Nobody could know the cold hearted captain was a sweetheart that just wanted to be loved

So he acted like the cold hearted captain, always being indifferent and uninterested towards you. Eventually, you gave up and left him alone, treating him as nothing more than a superior

It was only til he lost it he realized what he had. It absolutely broke him, knowing he had fallen for you as well and his only chance was tossed away because he tried to play Mr. Tough Guy

That led him to his situation, noticing as you started to approach him. He averted his eyes, not wanting you to see his state