precis: some of the infinite things that levi does that will never make you question the feelings he has for you. (bulletins)
content: fluff, just simple little things that levi shows how he loves or likes you
warnings: none, except for the fact that your friends are questionable in some of them.
❥ Walks to the park was always a part of your weekly routine. It wasn’t the walk itself that made it fun for you, but it was the scene that would entertain your eyes. Watching dogs, carelessly run around fetching frisbees, and tennis balls to return them back to their owners, and seeing people enjoy their time with the small little family that you hope you’ll be gifted one day.
However, these weren’t the reasons why you came.
It was the guy with the undercut who sat right under the shade, sipping what it look like to be tea in his hand, wearing his reading glasses, and scanning the contents of his book that kept you coming back to this very park every week.
You’d walk countless times around the park over and over for at least within an hour at least but under an hour and a half at most.
It made you feel like a creep. You couldn’t stand to imagine if a stranger did what you were doing, whether a man or a woman. That thought alone gave you an unsettling feeling. However, you couldn’t help the longing feeling of him being so familiar to him.
Still, it felt wrong.
You scrunch up your face. Resisting the urge to continue on being a creep, you let out a sigh. As much as you wanted a chance with this stranger, you knew that it shouldn’t happen this way. Please, give me a sign—you begged to whoever was writing your story.
And as you pass him once again, you got your answer.
Just beside his own cup of tea that he bought from the tea shop not too far, sat another cup of tea sat right beside him. Something your eyes were heedless to catch. It’s safe to assume that he’s waiting for his partner to arrive.
Instead of making a fuss about it, you nodded your head all while you continued to walk along the path so he wouldn’t know that you were staring. You accepted that maybe this wasn’t meant to be, and so instead of turning to go around the park a couple more times, you walked towards the entrance.
“Hey miss!” A light jog can be heard behind you.
You turn around, attracted to the sound and the sound that was addressing to you.
The guy with the undercut that sat under the shade. Was now the same guy who was face to face with you—only a couple feet in front of you.
“Fuck, I thought I’d have more time to think about what I was going to say.” You catch his mutter. “My names Levi. I noticed that you’d stare at me every time you took a walk here.”
Your face burns red. “I thought it was weird. But when I saw you do nothing but stare, so I became content with it.”
He lets out a frustrated sigh when nothing was said back to him. Just you and your dumbfounded face. He didn’t know what he was doing, he wasn’t confident in his skills of flirting, but yet, he persisted. “Look, I’m not really good at this, so let me make this short and simple. I bought you tea.” He points to where he sat, and sure enough the tea was still sitting next to his.
“I know it’s not smart to take things from strangers, but there’s something about you.” If possible your face reddens even more.
“If you’re not going to talk at least take the tea. I can save it for later, and we can go back to the tea shop to get another one.” He awkwardly sticks his pretty hands out for you to take.
This could be the sign that you were looking for, and so you take a leap of faith.
You place your hands in his, and you let him guide you back under the shade.
“My name’s Y/N.”
With matching shy and goofy grins, the two of you walk back to the place where he would catch you staring, and he would stare discreetly back too.
❥ Nights out with your work friends were always the one thing you looked forward for on Fridays. You don’t have to worry about working the next day, or the day after.
It seemed like everything was going as planned. A karaoke room reserved for the six of you, everyone participating in the imaginary singing contest that was being held, the winner getting an imaginary one million cash prize, and the food, as well as the booze, was filling up all your stomachs.
Until it wasn’t.
“It’s alright guys, just make sure she gets home safe, and she doesn’t throw up anymore.” Worry etches on your face, you peak into the car and your sick friend was slump over the window, with the support of your other friend—who was rubbing her back.
They all say their quick goodbyes and tell you to be safe as the uber pulls out onto the main road, along with the owner of the karaoke spot, panicking about the vomit that was marinating the floor.
You were now alone.
Just hitting 1 am in the morning, you were now aware that you were standing under lamp spots that provided very limited light.
You knew Levi would be grumpy if you woke him up. With his luck, he’d be able to get at least four hours of sleep, but you also knew he’d be upset at you if he found out if you were transporting back home all by yourself.
After a couple of minutes, conflicted in your situation, you decide to call your boyfriend, Levi.
“Hey baby. I know it’s really late, but everyone left. Is it alright if you pick me up? I’m only about ten minutes away?” You chew on your thumb, nervously.
With no reply, you took it as a sign as annoyance. “I’m sorry Levi, I know I should’ve went—“
He cuts you off mid sentence, surprising you. “You don’t have to apologize, brat.”
“I’d rather you call me to pick you up late at night, than for you to try to get home, all alone.” You hear him get out of bed, sheets dancing as he moves out of them. “Also, who are your friends? Aren’t they supposed to make sure that you get home safe?”
“One of them got sick.” You let out a sigh remembering the different emotions everyone went through. “The uber that pulled up only had four open seats left.” You explained to him.
“I thought there were six of you.” You hear his car unlock, and the car door closing a few seconds later.
“One of my coworkers left an hour ago.”
He lets out an annoyed sigh after hearing where your coworkers were. “You’re gonna stay on call until I get to you. There’s no good reason why you should be by yourself at night baby.”
“I know. If I knew that tonight was going to end up this way, I would’ve planned way more.” You kick your legs trying to busy your body.
“Or just get new friends.” He teases.
You roll your eyes, smiling. “Maybe I should.”
Somehow, his car got to you within six minutes, instead of ten.
As he rolls down the window, and you capture his pretty face, you can’t help the giddy feeling you always get when you see him.
You get into the car, and buckle up. “Have I ever told you that I love you?” Trying to hide his shy smile, he looks away and coughs.
“I’m glad that you’re with me now, and not with your inconsiderate friends.” You smile at his words knowing that that was his way of saying I love you back.
❥ ”Ugh I know! I haven’t ate some in a while.”
You were engaged with a phone call with your friend. The call was at least reaching twenty minutes old, and you just so happened to be in the same room as Levi.
Who was trying to do his work.
“I think it’s been-“ You try to calculate in your head. “Two months?”
“I’ve actually been craving for it recently.” You twirl the ends of your hair standing weirdly leaning on the wall.
Ever since you walked into where Levi does his work, which was ten minutes ago, his progress had slowed due to the constant and loud replies that your friend received.
“No, I used to—“ A small object hits your shoulder. “What the hell!”
You turn to face your boyfriend, giving you looks that could kill you. “Would it hurt to keep it down. Or at least go to another room?”
“Are you okay?” Your concerned friend asks on the other side of the line.
“Hold on girl. My boyfriend wants attention from me. Give me two minutes.” You mute yourself on call.
“Yes, it would hurt if I quieted down a bit. You should know.” You reference to the time you gave him the silent treatment for not even a full five hours, and he was bothering you every second, minute, and hour.
Knowing that you weren’t wrong, he scoffs. “What were you guys talking about anyways?”
Forgetting the fact that your boyfriend threw a pen at you, you get excited immediately. “Oh this one place that sells the best pastries! I haven’t had them in a while and—"
You squint your eyes at him, thinking you caught him in his little scheme. “Actually, I was talking to my friend about this bakery not my boyfriend.”
His eyebrows slightly rise, amused, as he watches you unmute the call, bringing the conversation to your right ear, and walk out the room.
You find yourself in the kitchen now, ready to continue on the conversation, letting Levi to finish up his work.
“I’m sorry about that. My boyfriend—who doesn’t know how to have fun.” You said that loud and clear and on purpose for him to hear. “But anyways it’s these little buns called warm bears because they feel warm, as if someone was giving you a bear hug.”
You pause to hear your friend’s question. “No, I just made that up. But they’re really called warm bears.”
The next day, after a long day of work, you celebrate quietly as the keys to open up to the apartment your shared with your boyfriend.
You mindfully place your work bag where it belongs, and take your shoes off by the door, knowing how Levi gets on you for the lack of tidiness you have compared to him. You walk past the living room, and head towards the kitchen, your stomach ready to eat.
But before you could check out the fridge, a familiar looking box, with new, updated designs on them, was sitting patiently to be open. Attached was on the top was a little sticky note on it with Levi’s handwriting.
‘For you brat, Levi.’
You open the box, and there, the aroma and the sight of warm bears stare right back at you.
Unlike all the other times, it wasn’t the warm pastries that warmed you up, but rather the little act of love your boyfriend continuously pulls off.
❥ You felt awkward watching your friend show PDA with her new boyfriend. Is this how they all felt when you would invite Levi to tag along? Well, it’s not like Levi was one to be into extreme PDA. Anything that involved making out, sensual eye contact, dirty innuendos, or anything that should be kept private wasn’t his thing. He could handle hand-holding, tucking a piece of hair behind your ear, having you walk inside of the sideway—to put it simple, the softer kind of PDA.
You were sat at a food court sitting across your friend, trying to get some rest from the two hours of walking around the mall. What you thought was just going to be you and her, turned out a thirdwheel trip for you.
So as you watch your friend maul her boyfriend’s face off in front of you, you couldn’t help but feel slightly embarrassed.
So naturally to avoid letting your friend know that you were repulsed, even though there was no way she would notice given the fact that she had her face smushed against his, you go and text your boyfriend.
Hey babe. You desperately wait for his reply. And in an instant your phone goes off.
Hi sweetheart. You smile, completely forgetting—what you consider—live porn in front of you.
Your fingers excitedly type back, I’m really bored.
Bored? I’d be annoyed if my friend who asked me to hang out with her was making out with her boyfriend.
Confused on how he guessed right with the lack of information that you gave him, you look around the area for his figure.
Where are you? You text him, after failing to do so.
You wait for his reply, that now suddenly stopped die off. You kissed your teeth, closing the app, to scroll endlessly on social media. Eager to ignore the third wheel feeling, you wanted to see people’s stories. Unfortunately, your face cringes, seeing that the first post you see, was the same exact friend who was making out in front of you.
You let out a defeated sigh, close the app, and turn your phone off. Only to gaze off into the sidewalk wondering where your boyfriend could be.
A pair of shoes shows up in your field of vision. But too involved with your daydreaming, and your goal of avoiding at looking at your friend who was now flirting shamelessly with her boyfriend, you ignore whoever stopped in front of you.
“Are you just gonna stare off into oblivion or are you going to take my hand?” Your head snaps to Levi.
Now filling your heart up with relief, you take his hand, and stand up to greet him with a tight hug. Unlike the couple across from the two of you, you gave Levi a quick kiss on the cheek as a little thank you, and he gives a small smile.
This gets your friend and her partner to look at the two of you.
“What are you doing here?”
“Well, I was with one of my friends who wanted to buy something for their partner.” He points to his friend, you recognize them as Hange, who in return waves back with a gigantic smile. “And I just so happened to see you.”
“Perfect timing.” Your friend’s boyfriend chimes in. “That means we won’t need to get you home.”
Your friend who was a little embarrassed by his comment hits his thigh. “Babe you don’t say things like that.”
“It’s alright, we can drop her off.” She says to Levi, with a polite smile.
With a deadpan, Levi looks at the boyfriend, and it’s clear that he already made the decision that he doesn’t like him. “No it’s alright. Thanks for considering it though.” He says only to your friend.
“Just remember for future reference.” He glares at the guy next to her. “If your girlfriend was hanging out with me and Y/N. She wouldn’t need to worry about her ride bailing on her, whether you show up or not.”
Levi turns back to you, his expression now soft, and his hand grabs yours. “Let’s call it a day then darling.”
And with that, he walks off—not wasting another second talking with a guy who couldn’t even do the bare minimum—with you towards his friend, backs now turned to the couple as he whispers, “she deserves way better than that guy.”
You giggle, agreeing with his statement.
❥ “I promise I’m not going to fall.”
There you stood confidently a few feet from the floor. You so stubbornly wanted to grab a book that was inconveniently stored at the very top of a bookshelf in Levi’s office. Your arms were stretched out to its maximum length, but with no use, you barely touched the base shelf that the book sat on.
“Hold on.” Only looking up at the book that was calling your name. “I can grab it I swear!” Levi was next to you, worried that you could fall at any moment.
I mean look at you. On your toes of the highest step of the stool, with one leg trying to push you to somehow go higher.
“Babe you can seriously get hurt.” His arms were angled in a way where you would fall bridal style in his arms if you were to fall.
“Let me get the damn book for you.” His words filled with stress.
He was stressed even more when he sees you, still on your toes, but now jumping like it was going to help you at all. Miraculously, it was working. You managed to swipe the book your way, and with each small jump and your hand swiping continuously, it inched towards you.
You feel a smile grow on your face, knowing that you could prove that you could do it yourself. As the book got closer to the edge, where you could grab it, you swear you felt like you could conquer the world. You were almost there!
Yes! The feeling of accomplishing something so small made you feel good.
And then you landed wrong.
Eyes now wide, pride now spilling out from you, you feel your body slowly pull towards the ground. You swipe at the air, hoping that you could grab on to something, but of course it was too late.
You were about to hit the ground.
Twenty minutes later, here you two are at the hospital getting both your injuries checked out. The whole car ride you couldn’t even look at Levi. Not because you were scared that he was going to crash into something, because he did hit his head when you landed on him. But at the fact that he was silent the whole car ride not even bothering to hum in response.
Seeing an ice pack on his head, and your foot naked—for the doctor to check out—while you sat on the hospital bed. You knew you fucked up big time.
Instead of admitting to your mistake to your concussed boyfriend, you instead let the pride sit in your chest, and wear your head high.
“Babe, why would try and catch me?”
Levi looks slowly to you, as he sits next to you on another hospital bed. The two of you looking hopelessly.
“I’m asking myself the same exact thing.” His face cringes after finishing off his sentence.
Of course now fully observing him, your pride shamefully hides somewhere in you. Feeling a bit foolish at the situation you got you and your ever so loving boyfriend in. Over a damn book too.
“Don’t give me that look.” He says. He adjusts his position, facing the ceiling, and he closes his eyes
“You look pitiful.”
Scratch that. It looks like your pride was starting to show itself again. “Alright then. As soon as I start to say my wrongs, you want to comment on how sad I look.”
He doesn’t reply for a couple of seconds. Letting his beating head calm down, and his eyes open slowly. He looks back at you, lips in a pout and your arms across your chest.
“That’s not what I meant brat.” He hisses at the sentence.
“I meant you shouldn’t apologize, because no matter what the outcome was going to be, I was going to be right beside you the whole entire time.” Again he moves his head back to face the ceiling.
“You did alright trying to get the book.” You almost laughed at his stubborn semi compliment. “But next time. Let me do it.”
“So what I'm hearing is that you’ll be there for me through any life crisis that I go through.”
“That we go through. Also getting a book is not a life crisis. But you know what is? Hearing any more talking. Now shut up.” He cringes again turning away from you.
You smile at his grumpiness.
“I love you too.” You whisper just loud enough for him to hear.
What he was able to hide from you was a big fond smile that matched yours.
In the end, whether Levi had enough or ran out of patience with you, he knew that you were made for him. Even when life threw constant obstacles at you, none of it mattered, because what truly mattered to him was the fact that he was with you to experience it all together.
As well as the next lifetime, and the next, and the next…