HOLIDAYS
Levi would normally detest large holiday events, it was honestly a bore. But for you he would endure. This was the first time he's meeting your family. He had met your parents already, he apparently made a wonderful impression on your mother when he wordlessly helped clean after dinner, but your father was another story. He was a quiet man who never voiced his opinions to many people, though Levi felt he didn't quite meet his standards.
He knew how it looked to many, the various differences between you two. You were 23 and a graduate student, he was 28 in the military with a GED. You grew up in Soho, New York while he was bounced around the foster system before taking off at 18. You were more different than night and day.
But you loved him and he was mad for you.
So Levi did everything he could to show he was serious about you. He took care of the apartment you two shared, this also helped with his OCD and need for a spotless living. He paid most of the bills while you cooked and focused on your schoolwork. He never forgot your birthday and knew to the month how long you have been with him.
Still your father with held his approval. And what bug Levi most: he's never cared about what anyone thought before in his life. But he was your father, he knew what he meant to you, how much it hurt you that they didn't get along. So he wouldn't let it go, not till they reached an understanding.
"Earth to Levi?" He turned around and caught sight of your smile, and for a second he couldn't breath, "What had you off in La La Land?"
"Nothing to worry over, brat. Now, shall we go in?" You stared at him for a second, he could see that you still held some worry in your eyes, but you kissed his cheek anyway and got out of the car, "Why does your parents invite everyone from their fuckin' country club?"
"Easy, soldier, most of these people will leave before dinner." You reminded him, he still grumbled and huffed as they entered the house. It was spotless cheerfully decorated with fall decor and pictures of the family. He always loved to looking at the pictures of you. He adore seeing what you were like before he met you. The various accomplishments you held and how obviously close you were with your family.
"You say you don't like coming here but you clearly enjoy it." He smiled, "I'm glad you're here, Levi, it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without you."
"You're such a sappy brat." He muttered blushing as you led the way to the kitchen. Upon entering he heard your mother's cheer.
"Oh!! Y/N!! My darling!" He stepped aside as you were wrapped in your mother's hug, she was a petite women, finely dressed with diamonds and pearls, "Levi Ackerman, get over here." But still held command much like his CO.
He walked over and she smiled,"Thank you for coming." She patted his shoulders, having been informed he's not one for much physical contact, "To be honest your one of the few I actually want here."
You and your mother became engrossed in your conversation as he came face to face with your father, "Mr.(y/l/n) I would like to speak with you."
"As would I, Ackerman." He pulled t
Him away from you and your mother, "What do you want?"
"Before I met y/n, I never cared for anyone's opinion of me. But now, I do. I want your approval, if only because it would mean the world to her." He sighed as he poured two glasses of whiskey, passing one to me, "Y/n holds your opinion dear to her, and while I am not a very traditional man, I want your approval and blessing."
"The first time I saw you with her, I hated you." He admitted, "You were older than her, she had just started college and left home."
"I just finished basic training and got my GED." He admitted with a nod.
"Exactly. But I see how you watch her, how you keep you hand on her back, how you'll open doors for her, how you'll enter the room first before her. All these things you do for her...I was wrong about you. This, was my mother's ring, I have no sons, so I would like for you to use it. You can propose now or later tonight."
"Thank you." The rest of the evening was spent with you by his side, if only to keep him from killing the snobby club members. Once they left he relaxed a bit, he wasn't nervous to ask you but when dinner came around, Levi stole you away.
"I hate holidays." He started as he leaned on the porch railing, "I never had anyone to celebrate with. But now I have you and you bring me to all these celebrations. You tell me you're happy I came and I'm just thankful you want me to come. I want to stay where I can have someone to celebrate with, with you. Please."
He held out your grandmother's ring and you freeze, "Levi!" You laugh as you slipped it in to your left ring finger and hug him tight, "Yes " you whispered in his ear and he kissed you.
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