Addictive ~Levi x Reader AU~

Chapter 8: Deal

Oh boy...he's gonna kill me. I just know it. I whimpered on the inside as Professor Ackerman glared at me. His eyes were narrowed, intensifying their impact on me. I could feel my heart trying to escape -to get away from that situation. And, to be honest, I wanted to go with it. I almost regretted those words as soon as they slipped from between my lips. I mentally kicked myself for not biting my tongue. I could always flaunt my big talk on the inside, but in reality, I couldn't walk the walk. Point proven as I trembled beneath his stone glare.

"What the hell did you call me, brat?" he growled from deep within his chest, amplifying his intimidation factor.

Yup. Definietly gonna kill me. I swallowed down the lump that was forming in my throat and replied in a shaky tone, "Y-you heard m-me."

He lifted an eyebrow and set his book down again, leaning closer to me as he hissed, "Damn brat." He paused, meeting my eyes directly with his and smirked, "Bravo. I'll give ya credit. For being such a mousey girl you got balls."

I blinked, throughly confused and a tad concerned. I was positive he was going to play the ordeal off and kill me in my sleep, you know, after he stalked me home and broke in that is. I could just see it. He was going to skin me alive. It seemed like something he would do. I began to internally panic, stressing about what would happen to Ryuk if I was murdered. Oh no. Would he...would he kill Ryuk too? And...and eat him? Irrational thoughts began to flood my mind.

Professor Ackerman lifted up his mug in his strange manner and took another sip, too calm for comfort. All I could think about was how he was going to be the death of me. I couldn't even think about taking a drink of my tea, even thugh I knew he couldn't have done anything to it with me there the entire time. Yet, I was intimidated just by watching him take a swig or two of his own beverage.

He brought his stare back to me and lowered his cup, lacing his fingers together, breathing, "I'll make you a deal. Outside of class, so long as none of your friends are around, I'll let you call me whatever you want. Whether that be sir or Levi." He pointed at me with his index finger, "But only when your friends aren't around. Am I clear?"

I nodded numbly, swallowing, "But, uh...what will you call me?"

"What would you like me to call you?" he asked, resting his chin on his laced fingers.

I thought about for a moment or two before shrugging, "You're letting me pick what to call you, so it's only fair thet you do the same."

He lifted his brow, not shifting at all, "Are you sure about that?"

Anxiety washed over me as I lied, "Yeah."

He shot me what I assumed to be a smile, though only one corner of his lips was drawn up ever so slightly, "Seems we have a deal, Mooi (trust me, he'll only say this every now and again)."

I wrinkled my forehead, drawing my eyebrows together, "Mooi? What does that mean?"

He waved his hand dismissively, "I'll tell you later. Now, shut up so I can read."

He picked his book back up and continued reading silently, his steel eyes scanning the words on each page. I remained observant for a few more moments until I felt my body gravitate back to my own book. With slow movements I picked up what I had been reading and returned to it. Within an instance, silence fell over us as the rain continuously tapped the window, neither of us speaking a word.

**Hello lovelies! Oh boy, can't seem to find a balance. Either too short or too long, but eh. Hopefully you've enjoyed the story so far. Within the next couple of chapters things will pick up, I just don't wanna rush it too much. Anyway, chapter nine arrives next Monday. Thank you so much for reading and as always, feel free to drop a vote and/or comment! :)**

-Noel Ross

P.S. So, I just wanted to say I'm sorry for any mistakes. I revise multiple times before posting chapters, but I don't always catch all the mistakes. But, I do try my best and I'll keep putting forth my best!! :)