Levi Ackerman Smiling Novels & Stories

LEVI The cameras switched off. For a moment, nobody moved. The studio lights still burned overhead, warm and bright against Levi's skin, but the smile he'd worn throughout the interview vanished the second the producer announced they were clear. His jaw tightened. A makeup artist approached, but one look from him sent her retreating. "Excellent interview, Mr. Connard." The host extended a hand. Levi shook it. "Thank you." The host lowered his voice. "I truly hope your wife sees it."

He flexed his hands, clenching and unclenching his fists as he repeated the motions a few times until he was used to the brass knuckles and felt confident enough he could punch someone without hurting himself in the process. Half an hour later, Levi made his way to his car, his box tucked safely under his arm. Mrs Ackerman was still at his place, cleaning out the fridge when he arrived. He spent a few minutes reminding her about the importance of discretion; she could certainly learn a thing or two from Angela. There'd be no raise for her for a very long time. "I'm sorry," she replied meekly, her head cocked to the side slightly. "I thought the lass knew."

I apologised, the guilt of making a person like him upset consumed me. He masked his expressions almost immediately, as if it was never there before he forced out a smile and said, "No, you don't have to apologize. It's alright." He assured me. And, that was the moment when I realised that the actual smile of Lev is much more bright and charming than the one he is using right now for my sake.

The silence and suspense go on until Levi finally stops guzzling his steak and begins to pick at his food instead. When he opens his mouth, a small exasperated groan leaves my lips. Finally. Levi isn’t smiling when I look at him. Instead, he wears a sober, emotional expression on his face, like his puppy just died as he takes in the look on my face and asks, “Are you that eager to hear what I have to say?”

“Alright, fine. I’ll wait.” “Perfect!” Levi said cheerfully, clearly pleased with himself.

Fortunately, that method always succeeds in making Echa much calmer. Meanwhile, Levi's plan is to freshen up for a moment before starting to work on yesterday's business trip report. Although Tata has already made it in a rough draft, he still needs to review it. But plans are just plans. "Hi, Levi," someone greets with a sweet smile. A smile that used to make Levi weak in the knees, but not anymore. Levi has never liked this woman's smile again, especially with her bright red lipstick. "Long time no sees."

Levi’s POV After standing around in silence for a few minutes I decided to break the silence. “Good thing we all know how to act around each other, or else this would be really awkward.” Jamari lets out a relieved laugh, Kenji rolls his eyes, and Remiel glares at me.

I check my phone on my side to see if Alaric is calling but still, no signs of him. “It’s not yet twelve though.” I talked to myself as I started to scroll down on my social media account. I notice that Leigh posted on her I* story and it’s a photo with Tita, her Mom. I smiled. She must be fine now. Leigh got worried sick the other day after knowing that she was sick and now, she seems smiling and got her energy back now. I reacted heart on the said photo and the next photo is a group picture with the other guys. I pouted, seeing that they are all smiles except for Levi who is just smiling timidly on the side while seating on a recliner seat. I chuckled while shaking my head. This man. I don

Levi smirked. "Levi, you cheat!" "It's not cheating, I just know you too well."

Ann stared at him as he chuckled, he looked so cool and cute while doing that. Levi noticed her sudden silence and caught her staring, she looked away and cleared her throat. “So there's no obstacles to us becoming friends, so why were you being reluctant all this while? You don't like me at all?” Ann asked and Levi swallowed so hard, she was intentionally asking him those questions. “Of course I do, you're a nice and selfless person, we are friends already Miss Ann.” Levi finally accepted with a smile and Ann felt a wave of happiness even though she hid her facial expression so she wouldn't embarrass herself.