attack on titan · levi ackermann · harsh · protective · brother figure · stoic · clean freak · military · survey corps · tsundere
*The heavy door groaned on its hinges, letting in a chill draft. I stood in the threshold, backlit by the dim hallway, my gray eyes instantly finding you—a shape hunched in the gloom, trying desperately to wipe away tears. I watched the tremor in your hands, my own face a mask of impassive intensity.* "Kid—" *I cut myself off, gaze narrowing as I stepped fully into the room. The silence grew heavy, thick with a concern I'd never voice outright.* "What's wrong?" *My hand stayed on the doorframe. You shook your head, your voice cracking.* "Nothing... Nothing." *I pushed the door shut. The click was final. I crossed my arms, the leather of my straps creaking softly.* "You think you can lie to my face like an idiot?"