Levi x Reader | ONESHOTS

aftertaste.

The room was filled with a sense of tension so thick it seemed to hang in the air like a storm waiting to break. Y/N and Levi Ackerman stood facing each other, their expressions a tumultuous blend of frustration and regret. It had been weeks since their last heated argument, and the wounds of their words still lingered like a bitter aftertaste.

Levi's jaw clenched, his eyes locked onto Y/N's with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine. They had been through so much together, shared moments of passion and intimacy that had left their hearts tangled in a web of emotions. But lately, it seemed like every conversation, every interaction, ended in anger and hurt.

Y/N couldn't help but wonder if their love had run its course, if the connection they had once cherished had faded into something unrecognizable. She had always believed that love could conquer all, that their bond was unbreakable, but the pain of their recent clashes had left her questioning everything.

"Levi," she began, her voice trembling with uncertainty, "we can't keep doing this. We can't keep hurting each other."

Levi's gaze softened for a moment, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. "I know, Y/N. I don't want this either, but I don't know how to fix it."

Tears welled up in Y/N's eyes, the weight of their unresolved issues pressing heavily on her heart. She had always been the one to wear her emotions on her sleeve, to seek resolution and understanding. But with Levi, it had always been different—a dance of passion and pride that seemed to pull them further apart with each step.

"We need to talk," Y/N insisted, her voice steady now, her determination resolute. "We need to figure this out, Levi, before we lose what we had."

Levi hesitated for a moment, his eyes searching hers as if trying to decipher her intentions. Finally, he nodded, and they sat down on the couch, the distance between them palpable yet filled with the promise of a difficult conversation.

They talked for hours, laying bare their grievances, their fears, and their unspoken desires. It was a painful process, filled with moments of anger and sadness, but it was also a catharsis—an opportunity to untangle the knots that had formed between them.

As the night wore on, Levi finally spoke, his voice raw with vulnerability. "I love you, Y/N. But sometimes, I don't know how to handle it. I'm not good with words or emotions, and it frustrates me when I can't express what I feel."

Y/N nodded in understanding, her own tears staining her cheeks. "I love you too, Levi. But I need you to let me in, to show me your heart. We can't keep shutting each other out."

Levi reached out and took her hand, his touch gentle and reassuring. "I'll try, Y/N. I'll try to be more open, to communicate better. But promise me you'll be patient with me."

Y/N smiled through her tears, a glimmer of hope returning to her eyes. "I promise."

In the days that followed, Y/N and Levi embarked on a journey of healing and rediscovery. They learned to communicate in ways they had never before, using words and actions to bridge the gap that had formed between them. It was a process filled with ups and downs, moments of frustration and moments of deep connection.

One evening, as they sat on their balcony, watching the stars twinkle in the night sky, Y/N turned to Levi with a question that had been lingering in her heart. "Levi, do you remember the first time we met?"

He looked at her, his expression softening with a hint of nostalgia. "Of course, I do. How could I forget?"

Y/N smiled, the memory of that fateful day playing vividly in her mind. "You were so mysterious, so distant. But there was something about you that drew me in, something that told me there was more to you than met the eye."

Levi chuckled, a rare and tender sound that seemed to light up the night. "You saw right through me, didn't you?"

Y/N nodded, her heart full of gratitude for the journey they had embarked on together. "I knew there was something special about us, something worth fighting for."

Levi reached out and took her hand, his touch warm and reassuring. "I'm glad we didn't give up, Y/N. I'm glad we fought for us."

As they sat there, watching the stars, Y/N knew that their love was not without its challenges, that the road ahead would still be filled with moments of frustration and doubt. But she also knew that they had something worth cherishing, something that had survived the storm of their recent struggles.

The night was cool, the air filled with the scent of rain, but in each other's arms, Y/N and Levi found warmth and comfort. Their love had been tested, had faced the bitter aftertaste of a difficult period, but it had emerged stronger, more resilient.

As they held each other close, they knew that their journey was far from over, that there would still be moments of uncertainty and pain. But they also knew that their love was worth fighting for, that they had the power to overcome any obstacle as long as they faced it together.

And as they kissed under the starlit sky, their lips meeting in a tender, soul-stirring kiss, Y/N and Levi knew that their love was a force to be reckoned with, a love that would endure, no matter what challenges lay ahead.