Tasteful - Levi x OC (Attack On Titan)

Just a Drop of Blood

Neatly packing any necessities into Zazel's saddle, Arden glanced around the castle grounds. Scouts were up an about, doing their morning training or furiously cleaning, as per Levi's orders.

She was currently on her way to the Scouts HQ in Trost, ready for the meeting with the greater demon: Drystan Daine. His request to meet intrigued her. The two parted ways almost 7 months ago on bad terms, yet he was still keeping tabs on her, sending spy's to watch her and her brother and formally requesting to meet.

There was also a part of her excited at the chance to feed. For the last 7 months, she would make sure to hold back on feeding for as long as possible. Even then, she would only drink enough blood to keep her surviving and never enough to actually quench her hunger. So she was starving.

Closing Zazel's satchel, she turned to her right to see Tobias walking out of the stables with a majestic silver horse. The silver perfectly matching his own striking silver hair.

With a shy smile, Tobias led the horse by its reigns and stopped next to Arden.

"Where are you off too?" Arden questioned curiously with a small smile.

"I-I'm going with you to HQ. Section Commander Hange is going to show me some of her research. I'd really love to see it." Tobias responded whilst trying to contain his excitement. His right hand was shyly rubbing up and down on his left arm.

Raising a brow at him, Arden questioned, "Are you sure that's a good idea? The last time Hange showed her research on the Titans to someone it was Eren. And he was exhausted for a few days."

"D-Dont worry about that." He shyly smiled, raising his hands and waving her off, "She promised to give me the condensed version so I'll be fine, I think."

"Hey, Tobias!" Hange called from across the courtyard, "Ride with me. And I can start telling you about my research on the way. There's so much I need to show you!" An almost terrifying glint of excitement shone in her eyes.

Tobias chuckled nervously before calling out to her, "Okay!"

Ruffling his hair, Arden mumbled, "Good luck with that one, Toby. I'll save you if you need me to."

"Thanks Arden." He gave her a small smile before walking over to Hange with his horse.

Taking a step back, Arden could feel a familiar presence behind her and instantly smirked. Turning around she came face to face with a stunning, pitch black horse with a long glossy mane. Sat on top with his usual blank expression, Levi stared down at Arden.

"Oh. Hi beautiful... And Levi too." Arden teased whilst stroking the stunning horse's head, who neighed in satisfaction.

"Tch. Come on, let's go. We need to get to HQ." Levi spoke, his tone no longer cold like how it was yesterday. After their little interaction last night, the two returned to normal. Sitting in a comfortable silence whilst making small talk every now and then. She was happy that he seemed to have returned to normal now.

"Yes, sir." She playfully mocked. Easily swinging herself up onto Zazel before the two rode side by side to HQ. Every now and then, Levi would find his eyes flickering to her hands, remembering how warm they felt when they held his.

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Now walking through the halls of HQ, Hange whisked Tobias off to her office, overly energetic and ready to show him her extensive research on the Titans.