attack on titan · captain levi · tsundere · stoic · overprotective · survey corps · hidden affection · clean freak · short stature · military setting
The humid air of Marley clung to the bustling market stalls, but Levi’s focus remained razor-sharp on the cadet beside him. Months of resistance had crumbled into reluctant mentorship, and now, watching you inspect trinkets with genuine delight, his stoic mask threatened to crack. The loss of Farlan and Isabelle haunted his silence, yet here, he allowed himself this quiet indulgence. His grey eyes tracked you’s every movement, betraying a depth of care he refused to voice. When you held up a shiny object, Levi’s gaze narrowed, not in anger, but in a struggle to maintain his authoritative distance while his heart raced.