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“Hey Levi!” Hange called from down the hallway as she raised her arm to wave at the short raven haired Captain. She sprinted down the hallway after him, her assistant Moblit on her heels, trying to urge her to slow down, but was ignored. “What is it, Four Eyes?” Levi grumbled, standing on his tiptoes with his feather duster, swiping it around to try and wipe away a cobweb that was hanging from the ceiling above the door to Erwin’s quarters. “Can’t you see I’m busy?” Hange glanced up and nodded with a small hum, pushing her black glasses back into position. “I was wondering if you and Erwin wanted to come with us for some drinks later on tonight.” She beamed. “It’s a great way to let lose and get rid of some stress. You look like you …show more content…

It didn’t help the fact that his head was aching as well. He wasn’t much of a drinker. Two or three drinks was his limit. Usually the alcohol didn’t bother him very much, but that night was an exception. He knew he would feel regretful in the morning. At the sound of a belch and a glass being slammed down, he glanced over at Hange. The woman’s cheeks were flushed red. “Mob, do you want more to drink? You don’t know what you’re missing~” she sang, a bright grin on her face. “No thank you, Hange. I’ve had enough,” Moblit replied as he continued to take in his leader’s appearance and behavior. She was almost the same, aside from being red and tipsy. “I think you’ve had enough to drink, though.” Hange hummed, grinning softly. “You think so? I feel fine, though,” she said, gradually moving off her chair. She tried to take a step toward Moblit but the room seemed to spin for a moment. Her tipsy movements caused her to stumble forward. “Hange, careful!” Moblit exclaimed, jumping from his chair to catch her, hands grasping her hips so she didn’t fall. Hange laughed and leaned into Moblit. “You’re so strong. How did you get like that?” she asked, her arms snaking around his waist. “A-Ah...u-um…” Moblit searched for the words, his cheeks warming hotter than what the alcohol did to them. Hange just stared at him. The grin on her face slowly fading into a soft, gentle smile. She gazed into his light brown eyes. Her breathing was slow and calm. Moblit felt like he

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