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You'll Be In My Heart (Levi X Reader)

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This had become a part of your nightly routine. You'd wake up, screaming or in tears, and Levi would be there to comfort you, hug and kiss you in a gentle way that no other man could replicate. What was the source of your midnight awakenings? Better question, what wasn't the source? How could you not be terrified every day for your life? For as much as anyone knew, those beasts could break down the wall in your sleep, killing each and every one of you. It didn't help that the expedition was a failure, and you lost your closest friends on Squad Levi. Your lover didn't seem fazed by the fact that his only friends died.

That is until tonight.

You weren't the one to awaken in a fit of screams or choking on your sobs. He was. He shot straight up, a strangled cry tearing from his throat. You immediately woke, turning to see the usually stoic man in tears, hugging his knees against his chest. You slowly sat up, wrapping your arms around his shoulders. Short, raspy breaths escaped his lips.

"I didn't see it until now. It was all my fault, it's my fault that they're dead." He whispered, relaxing at your touch. He sat up straighter and pulled you against him, resting his head atop yours. "What do you do when you're responsible for your comrades deaths?"

"Shh." You murmured, pulling away. You furrowed your brows, giving him a stern look. "You need to stop that nonsense right now. It was not your fault, you did what you had to do." You said, cupping his cheeks.

His eyes met yours, uncertainty swimming in the grey streams within. He finally sighed, pressing his forehead against yours. "Alright." he whispered.

This went on for the next couple of nights. Instead of you, he'd be the one waking up, taking deep breaths in order to control his sobs. And every night, you'd hold him close and tell him it was alright, that it wasn't his fault. Then you'd fall asleep with his strong arms wrapped tightly around you.

And the dreaded night came, where you switched places. You were the one to wake up with a damp pillow, tears streaking down your cheeks. Levi immediately pulled you to his bare chest, holding you close. "They're gone, they're all gone. And I did nothing to help them, I just stood there like an idiot watching them die." You sobbed.

"No, you did what you had to do." He whispered. "Let me thank you for taking care of me."

You sniffled lightly, turning to face him. "Huh?" You asked, confused at his words.

"I learned a lullaby. To help you fall asleep when you wake up. And then I'll teach it to you, so... you can sing it to me when I wake up." He murmured, glancing down at the mattress to hide his embarrassment. Sure, it wasn't very masculine learning a lullaby, but he'd do anything to make you feel better. He just so happened to know that music was a great way to soothe you.

You took a deep breath, trying to control your shaky breaths. "Okay..." You murmured, burying yourself in blankets. His lips twitched up into a smirk at your huddled form. He cleared his throat while brushing a strand of hair away from your face.

"Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
Hold it tight"


He reached down, grasping your hand in his. He brought it up to his lips, kissing the palm lightly.

"I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry"


A smile made it's way onto your lips, and you inched forward, now hugging Levi's torso. A soft chuckle left his lips, and he kissed the top of your head, wrapping his arms around your waist.

"For one so small,
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry"


He pulled away, tipping your chin up to meet his gaze.

"'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more"


You grinned, holding his wrist tightly. His free hand crept up to the corners of your eyes, wiping away the tears that dared to fall. His expressionless features seemed the same, yet there was a hint of something in his eyes. Love, adoration, passion. Something so great and wonderful, it could be felt in his touch as he ran his thumb across your cheek.

"You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always"


He pulled you close to him once more, bodies fitting together like puzzle pieces. He kissed the top of your head. "Always." He murmured, hugging you tightly. You let out a content sigh, pressing your lips to his collarbone.

The both of you didn't wake up as often anymore. Maybe it was because you realized it wasn't your fault. Or maybe you felt better in each others arms. Quite possibly, it was the fact that you sang the lullaby to each other before falling asleep. It gave you a sense of protection. You felt loved. You now knew that you'd be in each others hearts, for now and forever more.

Always.
You'll Be In My Heart- Tarzan~ www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYzy8R…

This is a gift for :iconcaptain-fan:Captain-Fan because my god, her fics are absolute treasure and gold, and she's so kind and nice and she's hilarious, and she's just a beautiful person altogether! So, please please go check out her stuff and give her some love and support. Hope you enjoyed, bae! <3

LOOK SOMETHING TO MAKE UP FOR MY DEPRESSING ARMIN FIC BECAUSE I'M SORRY
.... I'm not sorry, okay? But I know you guys hate me for it XD
And three fics in a row can I please have a high-five or a hug
Mostly a hug because I'm tired and I get affectionate when I'm tired

"... uncertainty swimming in the grey streams within."
DO YOU GUYS SEE WHAT I DID THERE
GREY STREAMS
HAHAHAHA I'M SO CLEVER AREN'T I XD


I personally love this song from Tarzan, it's one of my favorite Disney songs <3 It makes me feel safe and loved and happy. So then there came this fic from it. At first, I was gonna make Reader sing it to Levi, but I thought it would be sweeter if Levi sang it!
I hope you guys enjoyed it! I loved writing it~

Thanks For Reading! :iconrainbowsheepplz:
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Omg best one shot ever