Perfect the way you are Chapter 3, an attack on titan/進撃の巨人 fanfic

In the morning, the sun was shinning through the windows beneath the curtains of the room, Hanji sighed feeling like she had slept like a baby. Her eyes fluttered open only to feel confused. Her eye sight was terrible but she could make out enough to know that wherever she was THIS was not her bedroom.

Looking down she saw how two strong arms were slung around her body, her still dressed body in a white shirt and some pants which were definitely not her own however.

Her movements must have woken up the person next to her. Feeling the person shift he pulled her closer. Leaning over he turned her around enough so their eyes were able to meet.

"L-levi!? What!?"

"Don't freak out. You are in my bedroom. This is my house."

Her cheeks were burning up. Their faces were just inches apart. In the end she laughed and shook her head. This had to be a dream. She was dreaming. A fantasy in her own head it had to be.

"What am I doing... I am dreaming about Levi again... I am so hopeless..."

Levi watched her in surprise and how she closed her eyes and hiding her face with her hands in frustration.

"Hoh? And what would happen next in your dream?" Levi asked out of curiosity, while gently pulling her hands from her face.

Groaning Hanji replied without thinking much about it. "You would probably lean down and kiss me."

Propping himself up on his arms Levi leaned over her form and kissed her. The kiss was gentle, lovingly not too long but not too short either.

The sensation was enough to make her heart flip in her chest and open her eyes again to look up at him and the tiny amused smile on his face. If his smile could kill Hanji knew right there she would be dead.

"Like this?"

A good minute passed until Hanji dared to ask the question he was waiting for.

"T-this isn't a dream, right? You are real... you kissed me Levi..."

Nodding Levi replied. "I did. How lewd did the dreams of me and you go?"

Now her face was as red as a tomato and her heart felt like hammering out of her heart. In a matter of seconds she was sitting straight up in bed now, the blanket pulled up over body even through they both weren't naked at all. Thank goodness they didn't ended up having sex again just like last time. She recalled the events from yesterday and facepalmed.

"I-I fell asleep in the car but than what happened next...? Where are my glasses? how late is it!?"

One question after another shitty glasses. Here are your glasses first. And after you fell asleep I ordered the driver to drive me home. I cancelled all appointments from yesterday and today using your phone." Handing her her glasses Hanji took them hastily only to scream at him in panic.

"YOU DID WHAT!?" Frantically she was now looking for her smartphone. She had to contact so many people and fix the schedules. "Ugh where is my phone. If we hurry we can do at least a few meetings still and-"

"Calm down Hanji. All is under control." his voice was calm and collected. With both hands he pulled her to him and hugged her again to himself.

"No, no don't do this! We-we can't get too touchy- you you have Petra and your fake relationship with her must continue. the fans-"

"The fans are already knowing about it."

Her struggling stopped instead her mouth was gaping open now.

"The fans know what already Levi!? What happened!?"

Sighing, knowing he could not hide it anymore he let go of her. Instead he pulled out his phone and opened a website on it. Handing her his phone Hanji stared down at the bright screen in horror. The news, the headlines were full over Levi and her. 'Levi Ackerman, most popular singer having an affair with his manager Hanji Zoe!?' or 'Break up before Christmas?! Most shortest couple Levi Ackerman and Petra Ral are not together anymore!?' another headline wrote even if Levi Ackerman is having an official harem.

Seeing her horrific expression Levi spoke in hope to ease her worry a little.

"They saw how You got attacked and the police arresting them. Paparazzi must have followed us to my place and saw how I carried you inside. Hanji, don't blame yourself. It's not your fault-"

"No no no! This is bad! This could be the end of your career Levi! How can you be so calm and even kiss me and hug me and and take care of me!?"

Hanji was freaking out and rambling so Levi only had this idea to silence her up. He kissed her again and pinned her down onto the bed with him above her.

"Mngh Levi-"

"Shut it for a second Hanji." His tone was serious and absolute, making her actually stop anything she was doing. "Yes, it looks bad but what happened, happened. I'm not regretting it however and I hope you not either."

Gritting her teeth she blinked her forming tears away and yelled at him. "But I regret sleeping with you if I caused so much trouble for you and ruined your whole career!"

"Hanji the fu-" they both were yelling at each other now. What stopped them was the sudden ringing of both of their phones at the same time.

"Levi let me go we have to answer them..." she hissed between gritted teeth.

Growling in answer he went away from her and grabbed his phone while Hanji took hers from her side of the bedside table. Both were called by the Music Agency. To come immediately into the office.

This was not good.

The CEO's were exploding at both of them as soon as they entered the office.

This all was not according to plan and would only damage Levi's career. How stupid he was and only thinking with what was in his pants. About how unprofessional Hanji behaved as Levi's manager and what a disgrace she are.

They were even saying about firing Levi and as soon as his contract was over next year he would be gone from their sight.

But before Levi could reply Hanji stepped in front of him. She told them it was all her fault. She would take full responsible for all the damage she caused the Music Agency, to Levi Ackerman and to Petra Ral. She will quit being Levi's manager and leave the company.

But in return Levi gets a second chance. He can make up some lie saying she tried to attract him but he in the end didn't cheat on Petra and she forgives him.

If they have to make her look like a slut out of funny she was fine with it.

If she lost her iob she was fine with it as long as Levi could continue to sing.

"You can't be serious shitty glasses!" Levi protested, slamming his fist on the wooden desk from the Ceo in front of him.

"This is not for you to decide Levi but my own."

She wasn't even looking at him as she got a contract handed to sign. With this she would be fired and jobless and Levi would be safe. Taking the pen they handed her Hanji quickly signed the papers despite Levi's protests in the background. Handing papers and pen back to them she grabbed her bag and jacket from her chair quickly.

"Thank you for for accepting my last selfish request. I will take my leave now. Goodbye."

Turning around on her heels Hanji walked to the door in quick steps.

"HANJI ZOE WAIT!"

Levi yelled after her. He wanted to run after her but his bosses ordered him to stay put. Just as Hanji opened the big doors to leave the room Petra came in as well. She glared at Hanji shortly before walking past her and inside the room. Looks like the Ceo's had called her too. And with this it was a goodbye for Hanji to Levi too... it was the best like this.

Why did she agree on this? It's about two weeks ago since she lost her job and her life changed completely.

It was the 24th December, Christmas. But instead of being at home or with her family she could have driven to for a visit Hanji was stuck in a fancy building full of rich people and idols, actresses, models and other stars. She was so out of place feeling but here she was because her new boss and good friend Erwin Smith had asked her for this favor to be his date for this Christmas party. Everyone had to arrive with a date it seemed and since Erwin was not married and seeing no one at the moment he asked her if she would come with him to keep him company.

The question was just where had Erwin disappeared to?

That big idiot in his white suit had told her he had to go for big boys and would return soon again.

Sighing Hanji guessed it couldn't be helped and took another sip from her red wine.

Standing far away from the others, at the sidelines alone it gave her a good view to look around the whole room.

Christmas music was silently playing in the background, every guest was wearing suits and dresses. The woman were practically competing with each other who wore the most glamorous and most expensive dress.

Even Hanji herself was wearing a yellow long down to her knees corsage dress, hugging her body comfortably and just right according to Erwin as he praised how pretty she looks. Her high heels were yellow too. Over her otherwise bare shoulders she had a white feather stole trapped over her shoulders. Her brown hair was in her usual just neat and freshly washed ponytail, her glasses since she hated contacts she still wore too, her make up as well was only very decent.

As if the evening could not get any better Hanji had to spot among the crowd the only one person she didn't wanted to see along with his date. Levi Ackerman with his lover clinging on his arm in her red ball dress Petra Ral.

Levi wore a dark blue suit with a lighter blue vest below, white shirt and a white cravat neatly tied and tugged under his blue vest. Hanji hated herself how she checked him out how he was dressed and how he behaved. Ever since she lost her job she ignored his calls and didn't saw him again.

Erwin should have told her Levi would be here! Than she would have refused! Damn him!

What Hanji didn't know was how she got observed from the corner of a short man with steel blueish eyes. They always wandered back to her, observing her every movement.

This continued with Levi only halfheartedly listening to the conversation he was holding with another couple, a model named Hitch Freudenberg and her ex bodyguard now husband since a year Marlo Freudenberg a foreign from Germany.. or rather Petra talking only to them while all Levi did was nod and replied with short a yes and no. Suddenly he saw from afar Erwin and holding his hand up, signaling him something. Nodding to him in silence Levi turned to his girlfriend and leaned over to her.

"Petra, I will have to excuse myself for a moment."

"Oh? Ok, but don't take too long ok, dear?"

"Yes." Excusing himself from Hitch and Marlow as well, Levi walked quickly away from them.

Slipping through the many people he made his way to the end of the room where Erwin was hiding.

"Finally could slip away?" Erwin smirked down at Levi.

"Shut up Erwin. Is everything ready?" Ignoring Erwin's words, Levi asked.

"So impatient but yes, everything is ready, just get ready and give me the signal."

Feeling a pat on his shoulder as Erwin was about to walk past him to get in position he one last thing. "Good luck Levi."

"Hn." Before Erwin fully disappeared Levi had to say something else as well. "And Erwin.. thank you... for this and what you did for her.. "

Erwin smiled. "No problem. Remember Hanji is my dear friend too and perhaps I would have even a crush on her too if I wouldn't already know who she truly loves."

"Tch. I won't give her to you. Sorry Erwin you have to search for someone else."

About 5minutes later the big lights suddenly went out so only the dim light of the christmas decoration was giving any sight to see like the big Christmas three in the middle of the room. A big spotlight suddenly turned on, shinning to the small staircase which lead outside the big room. There suddenly stepped a figure out with a microphone in hand while very calm music started to play using violins and the piano.

You have what they don't
Your heart is true
So dry your tears
And let it shine through

His deep voice suddenly filled the whole room. His singing voice silenced everyone in an instant.

'Cause you're amazing
Look at you smiling
And don't change anything
There's no denying

Having everyone in awe and pulling all attention to him, Levi walked with slow steps inti the room while he sang.

You're beautiful
You're beautiful
Don't ever listen to what they say about you
You're perfect just the way you are
You will never be anything like them
And the strength is in your heart, whoa oh, you heart
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You're perfect just the way you are
You're beautiful
You're beautiful

Petra had her hands over her face, blushing and becoming as red as her dress. All other guests were probably thinking the same, looking at her. Some of her friends smiling at her before their attention was back to Levi ans his beautiful love song he was singing for her. He was even coming slowly to her direction.

Hanji on the other hand was the only one feeling anything than good at the moment.

Her chest hurt but what could she say. How would anyone feel seeing the person you love make a love declaration to another woman.

Even so she just couldn't avert her brown eyes from him. Watching him walk closer to Petra and closer while he sang. She could only see from her position Petra'a back but Hanji could guess she must be very happy right now.

Averting her eyes just for a moment Hanji sighed. Erwin was not here either. She should go and search for him and ask him maybe if she can leave...

Turning around to walk away she suddenly halted, feeling someone grab her arm to hold her back.

Don't put yourself down
Don't let them win
(Don't let them win)
They don't understand
Who you are
(Who you are)

Why was Levi's voice suddenly so close to her?

Just a few moments ago he was still with Petra-

Turning her body around she gasped, right there, holding her arm was Levi, looking straight into her brown eyes with his steel blue ones. His expression showed relieve written all over his face however because he reached her in time.

'Cause you're amazing
Look at you smiling
And don't change anything
There's no denying

Don't ever listen to what they say about you
You're perfect just the way you are
You will never be anything like them
And the strength is in your heart, whoa oh, you heart
You're beautiful
You're beautiful
You're perfect just the way you are

Just the way, just the way you are, whoa oh

Pulling her around so he was facing her while he continued to sang from the top of his lungs, pouring all of his emotions into this song... Hanji didn't know what do. His hand never let go of hers, caressing her knuckles with his thumb not caring what all the others were thinking around them.

Hanji felt their eyes on her but she didn't dare to look at them. Her eyes were fixated on Levi just like Levi was only looking at her.

Breakdown your walls, whoa oh
You can be the person you wanna be
Break down your walls, whoa oh
Become who you are

Anything was already like a dream.

She wondered how ridiculous she must be looking like now with that smile on her face, she just couldn't hold back anymore along with her eyes becoming teary on the other hand she was just about to burst into tears. Her emotions were uncontrollable right now. Using her free hand she frantically tried to whip them away until Levi leaned over and using his thumb to whip them himself away instead.

After he was done and satisfied he surprised her with another special he had prepared just for her.

Erwin which was watching the whole scene from the sidelines and smiling proudly to himself how it all seemed to working out perfectly with his plan was speechless at what was happening next and could only shook his head and chuckle quietly himself.

Levi did it. He managed to surprise even him.

Levi which was still singing, suddenly went on one knee down in front of Hanji and pulled a small black box out of his pocket.

You're beautiful
You're beautiful...

While the music slowly was coming to it's end now Levi put his microphone away onto the ground before he opened the black box slowly to reveal what everyone was already guessing just from seeing the box. A beautiful silver diamond ring.

If Hanji felt already before like her knees were getting weak she for sure felt like she would break down any minute. Her cheeks were deep red and she felt just like a new wave of emotions was going to hit her any second and she would end up bailing her eyes out.

"I know I am an asshole and how we started wasn't anything than perfect. But I have enough with all Of this faking up about with who I am in a relationship or not at all because of my bosses telling me to do so."

Looking to his left Levi saw the camera holding right at him and filming everything he had done. Perfect. This whole party event was filled with the media and paparazzi. Exactly what Levi wanted to have it all shown live for everyone to hear.

"Levi what are you doing!?" Petra stepped closer and yelled at him. She felt so put on the spot and betrayed. No one ever put her in so much shame than this. "You are dating me not her. You break my heart in front of million's people.

Eyeing her Levi clicked his tongue not looking impressed in the slightest. What a perfect actress she was.

"Stop the act Petra. We were never dating out of love. I'm only doing what is, right now." Turning to the camera Levi spoke in aloud and clear voice. "I hope this is all on camera so listen well. This was all a trick from my higher ups decided how to deceive you all my loyal fans. To be more in the news, become even more famous I got forced to lie to you all. For this I apologize. I will hereby quit the Sina Music Agency. The live tour is unfortunately cancelled due to this too. I apologize for this as well."

"Levi! You can't! I didn't quit for you to throw it all away!"

Hanji blurred suddenly out. Being as shocked as everyone else in the room. A part of her was happy of course he would give it all up for her but her other self was not.

"Hanji let me finish my long as speech first."

Rolling his eyes his attention went back to her now. He was still having to get this whole proposal over with after all. Taking the ring out of it's box he took her hand and continued.

"What I wanted to say was I never said I will stop with my music career. I must only switch Agencies, right? If I do this and not ruin my career and let's say have you maybe again as my manager... in short do you have any other complains against me not marrying you and put this way too expensive ring on your finger?"

He hoped she understood his hint but right now all she did was snorting and shaking her head in disbelief. For a second his heart sank and Levi thought she would reject him but than she showed him her big bright smile and nodded.

"From a romantic to the bad with words Levi I know... how could I say no after all this?

Of course I will marry you, you little clean freak."

As Levi put the ring on her finger they could hear the cameras clicking loudly along with clapping from almost anyone in the room. They would be the top of the talk now too but for a way different reason. Getting up from his kneeling position again Hanji used her chance and tackled him almost down again with her hug. Levi barely managed to keep himself on his feet as she embraced him, his protests died down as soon as she placed her lips onto his own, kissing him fiercely.

Many live interviews later and for Hanji to show her engagement ring into the camera Levi finally managed to drag her and himself away from the crowd and they escaped onto the quiet balcony. It was Christmas eve and very cold outside. It had even began snowing lightly earlier so of course no one dared to take a step outside than them.

With her light clothing Hanji began shivering the moment she stepped out into the cold. Rubbing her arms with the help of both of her hands to keep herself warm she followed Levi which observed her behavior and quickly took off his suit jacket, handing it over to her.

"Here take this before you end up getting a cold."

Grinning thankfully at him she let him place the jacket over her shoulders. It was warm.

Levi pulled her closer to him and moved his arm around her waist to keep her even more warm. They looked down at the winter landscape together until someone from behind them coughed.

"Erwin just move your ass here. I knew you would eventually show yourself." Levi said without even looking to him.

Hanji turned around and waved at Erwin happily.

"Yo Erwin! You sly big bastard! Tell me how much did you two work together for this plan? I know Erwin helped you Levi. I love you but there is no way you you could have done this all yourself."

Grunting was Levi's only reply but enough for Hanji to know she was correct.

"I only helped out with the general idea. Levi wrote the song himself and composed the music. I only made sure the music was played at the right time so Levi could sing all his emotions and love for you out."

Levi glared at Erwin all embarrassed now.

"Erwin shut up."

"Aww now you made him all shy. Erwin bad." Hanji snickered and pointed an accused finger at Erwin which only laughed too.

"Both of you big ass idiots shut up." The raven groaned.

The two were the worst.

"You still love us. Me of course different than Erwin or I would need to get jealous." Leaning down Hanji quickly kissed Levi on his cheek.

Erwin watched them and grinned.

"What I wanted to say is... Hanji I hope you will accept my request and help Levi out soon. He is in a big need of a manager soon because starting next year he will be a full member of my Music Agency. Levi will be very busy in short, we have to plan a lot of stuff and organize a new concert and much more. You know how it goes, right?"

Her face lit up brightly.

"Of course! I will! Levi's future wife and manager I can do that!"

"Aren't you happy Levi?" The blond smiled at his friend. "I'm sure this is your best birthday ever. I mean when will you ever again get engaged and a new job all on your birthday?"

"Probably only once" His only reply was.

"You two re for certain already the talk of the world. The internet is full of you and Levi's proposal along with him being true to himself. You gained a lot of supporters." Erwin said and showed them his phone.

Messages were popping up one after another every few seconds by Levi´s fans and how they are happy for him and support him. Some even wrote how Hanji is way more pretty than Petra was and he fits much better to her which made Hanji blush. Reading the many messages Levi decided it was time to reply and thank his fans.

"Erwin make a photo of us and send it to me." He commanded all of the sudden.

Erwin instantly understood and switched to camera mode on his phone. Hanji was taken by surprise as Levi suddenly pulled her even closer to him, with his left hand around her waist, while he held her hand with his right hand into the camera to let everyone see the ring on her finger, their fingers intertwined together. His lips connected with her cheek giving Erwin the perfect image ti photograph. Snapping a photo Erwin checked instantly how it turned out and nodded satisfied. The way Hanji blushed alog with Levi´s tiny grin on his face, hia jacket draped over her shoulders along with the ring good to see, a perfect picture to upload. Even Levi had to stay with the trend and had an Instagram account. He was one of the most famous users on it.

"Levi why a photo? What are you doing?"

"Pleasing our fans." Receiving the photo from Erwin. Levi posted it quickly to see what would happen now. Erwin excused himsself for a short phone call he had to answer giving Levi and Hanji again some privacy.

"I didn´t told you this yet, did I?

"Told me what?"

"Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas Levi." Hanji smiled at him before she kissed him. Near his ear Hanji stopped and whispered in a more quieter voice only for Levi to hear. "If you want I will give you a special present at home later. If you know what I mean~"

Of course Levi knew what she meant and a playful smirk appeared on his handsome face. He couldn't wait until he was allowed to unwrap his present at home.