Always Be With U [Levi X Petra]
Part (21)

"You're here apparently.."

The distinctive voice was clearly heard in Petra's ears, making her turn to look at the stature.

It looked as if the tiny, sturdy body was already standing behind him. His breathing looked exhausted, but Petra knew the man was trying to neutralize it. The almond-sliced girl presented a gentle smile on her pale face.

"Captain.."

Petra looked at the sharp face of the captain who seemed to be scolding him and suddenly stepped back while bowing his head. I don't know why he reflexes fear.

"Captain-"

"Be quiet, this is an order.."

GREBB!!

"You can't be quiet."

Petra jumped in shock when her captain immediately clasped his weak body. Hazel beads and sapphire beads look at each other, very sticky, emitting their charms.

"Ma-sorry, captain. I-that's because I felt like my body was so stiff after almost a week of lying down" Petra explained with a clumsy smile, trying to calm her heart that was now beating so hard. He hopes his captain can't feel it.

Levi smiled faintly at Petra's behavior, "Oh, so. Thank goodness.."

Petra was delighted to hear the captain giving thanks for her. His heart warmed, plus himself who was currently being held by his own captain. I think he wants to feel this forever. However, he realized to immediately apologize and thank him for being a lot of trouble.

"Captain, I must have troubled you and the others a lot. I'm sorry, and I'm so grateful."

Levi could see Petra grimacing small while bending over, probably because of her still-painful body. "Wake up, Petra, if you don't want your body to crumble again."

"Ah, it's okay. It's just a little linu. Oh yes, captain, what about Nico and his organization? Did they get a heavy sentence?"

"Yes, but his sentence is only life imprisonment without parole. Tch, that stupid Erwin could've asked for a waiver."

"It's okay, captain. Maybe it was one of God's kindness to Nico through Commander Erwin so he could move on with a better life."

Levi was stunned to see Petra's tender side who could even still pray for the perpetrator who made her the main victim in the fateful event a week ago. Maybe if someone else would've thought Petra was weird. However, for the undercut-haired man, Petra's soft side becomes something to admire and his own favorite. Levi was very fond of Petra's side like that, although it was very inversely proportional to her unforgiving personality. Really, if possible, Levi wanted to continue to feel the kindness that this girl was chastising.

"And captain, thank goodness you look good, even if it's a cut on your arm.." His gaze turned to the bandaged left arm of his captain.

"You just calm down. It's nothing. Hanji has already treated her, "cut Levi trying to calm Petra down.

"But the captain is hurt because of me. It's appropriate that I get a severe punishment from you. I'm too weak to be your subordinate. I'm ready if you want to kick me out. Please just do it.."

"You really want to?"

Petra shook her head softly, "If I were to be given another chance from you, I would fight even more and continue to be beside you to take care of you, captain."

I hope so too, Petra..

"Hm, thank you, Petra."

Levi stared at Petra so intensely that the one being stared at instantly blushed in embarrassment, letting his face redden like a boiled crab. Levi secretly liked Petra's behavior which he thought was adorable.

"Come, we go inside."

"Eh? W-so.. How do I decide my fate, captain?"

Levi clucked, either because he was upset or still anxious with Petra's behavior. "Ck, you think?"

Petra. How foolish he was to bring back his fate in the Levi squad. "I think my luck is fine, captain."

"It's good that your sluggish brain is back to use."

As usual, the typical sarcastic sentence of his captain returned smoothly. Petra pursed her lips in annoyance. It felt like his desire to destroy the captain's mouth would not be destroyed at any time. But, one side he actually misses with that spicy mouth. It was also an aspect of Petra's admiration for Levi.

"If you need anything, ask someone else for help. Don't try to force yourself."

Petra smiled wryly at the babble of her captain who looked still worried about her, "Well, captain."

"Oluo's letter, Gunther, Eld, including yours I sent to the mailbox three days ago."

At first glance the statement sounded ordinary, but a second later Petra was surprised to remember the existence of his letter that he just put on his room table.

"A-ah, yes, thank you, captain," Petra said at the end. He can only hope that his captain does not see the outpouring of his shameful heart.

"They!"

The call immediately made the owner of the name turn his head while putting on a smile sumringah. "You guys.."

Oluo, Eld, and Gunther rushed straight towards Petra, seemingly forgetting the whereabouts of their midget captain. Petra coded the three men with a glance at her eyes 'there's a captain..'.

"Pardon me, captain! We forgot you! We don't think there's a captain here" Eld said while saluting. So did Oluo and Gunther. The one who was saluted actually put on a face that seemed to say 'indeed so short that I am invisible to your naked eyes?'

"alright, captain. We. will go now. We just want to see how Petra is doing" said Oluo, who seemed to understand her situation.

Captain and Petra seem to be in the process of approaching..

Petra who saw Oluo holding back the laughter immediately elbowed the man's stomach. "You why the hell? What pain is possessed?"

"Oh, Petra! Sick tau! I'm guessing you're approaching with the ARGH-cap!!"

Petra clapped Oluo's head. "I hope your tongue was bitten a lot today, stupid Oluo!!" shout Petra.

Gunther and Eld instantly mediated the two humans who were fighting until the voice of their captain cut him off. "No need, you stay here and Petra's friend. I have a meeting with Hanji and Mike for our return."

"Return? Captain.. are we going home to Trost? Really?!" exclaimed Oluo in disbelief.

Levi nodded, "About two days. We also still have to discuss the expedition later at the headquarters."

"The 57th ed? I can't believe it's gonna be any second" said Gunther.

"Rather than you guys lounging around like pigs, I want you guys to practice before you go home, tomorrow."

Tomorrow then?! Just be right!

However, in contrast to the content of their hearts that refused, in fact their mouths both answered, "B-good, captain!"

...• • •...

Night time has shown the long needle in the number nine, which is the right time for humans to struggle with mattresses and blankets. But, not for that almond-sweetened girl. So long he fell asleep, almost a week, he forgot how to sleep well. Even after long conversations with his fellow squads, it did not make him feel tired. He realized that he continued to get bored back and forth around the room while thinking about how to make himself exhausted and would end up sleeping.

"Bored.. hmm, did I walk out of base for a second? Besides, the night wind keeps me cool."

He rushes to get the white sweater his father gave him. He did not care if later his captain would nag him, the important thing is that he did not die of boredom in the room.

His two eyes circulated the attention to all parts of the base he passed. Until finally the step stopped in front of the dining room that still has lighting lights, indicating there are still people there. Petra tried to peek, and sure enough there was the figure of the captain who was sipping tea while struggling with some documents.

I hope the captain doesn't see me. Sorry captain, I didn't accompany you today..

He continued his steps towards the front page of the base, hoping that there would be no humans there.

"How about this, Eld?"

Petra was hiding behind the wall when she heard Oluo's voice outside, apparently standing guard with Eld. Just now he prayed that no one would, but not be granted.

"I don't know how to convey it. Petra would be sad to know this."

Hearing his name called, he immediately felt curious, what they were talking about. Petra put her ears up nicely, trying to listen. His intention to get around base was instantly dashed.

"Actually, I can't tell him either. He is also still in recovery. But this letter must be delivered. We have no right to hide it" said a voice known to Eld.

True too, the captain said he had sent all the letters three days ago. Supposedly, the reply letter had already arrived to this day. Means..they hid a reply letter for me? Wh why? thought Petra.

"I'm afraid, what if Petra finds out. Her father's been seriously ill for four days.."

Petra was surprised to hear that. How could Oluo and Eld hide something this important from him? Moreover, this concerns his beloved father. Petra held tightly to her chest. Disappointment, sadness, panic, and worry haunt him. He felt disappointed and sad because both colleagues did this. He also panicked and worried about his father's situation far away.

The thoughts and feelings that have been stirred and mixed make Petra immediately advance her step toward Oluo and Eld out there.

"OLUO! ELD!"

"P-Peter?!"

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