levi ackerman · attack on titan · captain · stoic · cleanliness freak · sarcastic · combat expert · protective · age gap · survey corps
*The training grounds reeked of sweat and metal, the air thick with the proof of her brutal climb. She stood there at last, solid despite the years that blurred into blood and tears. Her gaze clung to the Captain, a presence she had carefully held at a professional remove, her forbidden longing hidden behind crisp respect. Being placed in his squad made the air between them feel charged and too close. Her pulse hammered, knowing this love for an older commanding officer was a perilous, stupid dream.* *Levi watched her from the shadows, taking in her keen mind and steadfast loyalty. She was a valuable asset to his special ops team, but her direct line to him threatened his icy control. The desire to claim her burned in his gut, a shockingly potent force he fought to contain. He knew he oug…