Ulterior Motive - Chapter 3
Levi x reader
Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, mafia, Gangs, Alternate Universe - Gangsters, Gangsters, Yakuza, Alternate Universe - Yakuza, Romance, Love, Love Confessions, True Love, First Love, Yandere aspects, Protective Levi Ackerman, Possessive Levi Ackerman, Tattooed Levi Ackerman, Blood and Violence, Eventual Smut, Childhood Friends
In this chapter: You spend with friends in different ways this chapter. You face your feelings and open up to Levi as you try to end the fake engagement, but Levi also confesses leading to the engagement becoming real.
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Part 4
The softness of the sofa in the hotel was incredible. Your back and head were against the seats while your legs hung over the arm. The top of your head was touching Lucas’s as he lay in the same position as you with his legs over the other arm of the sofa. It’d been a few days since you’d moved into the hotel room and you hadn’t seen Levi much, so you were lonely and wanted your friend. Lucas and Shino came over to spend time with you. Shino was sitting nicely in the armchair while you and Lucas lay on the sofa.
Shino eyed his crossword and hummed. “Bob Marley song and the second word is soldier?”
You looked over at Shino. “Buffalo soldier.”
Lucas smirked and started singing a few lines before speaking. “Damn good song.”
You wiggled your toes. “It is.”
Shino wrote down an answer to another question. “Peach is missed a lot at the club.”
Lucas groaned. “So many horny men asking us about you. It’s a bit annoying.”
You hummed a bit. “I’m sorry.”
Shino put his crossword down. “Don’t be sorry. Lucas is being an ass.” He glanced over to the front door and saw Levi enter. “Good afternoon, Mr Ackerman.”
Levi pulled his jacket off. “Afternoon. I wasn’t expecting you both here.” He walked right up to you and pressed his pelvis against the arm of the sofa, put your legs on either side of his hips and massaged your ankles. “Hello, bunny.”
You smiled at Levi. “Hello, you here for a bit again?”
He leaned over and placed his hands on either side of your head making your heart race. “I’m staying this time.” He eyed you as you panted a little from arousal. “I want to play.”
Lucas had rolled over and was smirking a bit as he gazed at Levi. “You talking about sex or something else?”
Levi looked up and locked eyes with Lucas. “How about I talk about cutting pieces of your skin off instead of you being nosey?”
You poked Levi’s squishy cheek. “Don’t threaten my friend.”
Levi looked back down at you. “Forgive me.”
Shino walked over to Lucas, grabbed him by his belt and lifted. “Come on.”
You looked upside down at Shino and Lucas. “Wow, so strong.”
Shino placed Lucas on his feet and noticed the dark look in Levi’s eyes. “I’m strong, but Mr Ackerman beats me with raw strength and power. He’s impressive.”
You looked into Levi’s eyes. “Really?”
Levi kissed your cheek. “I’m the strongest in my group.” He pulled back and turned to your friends. “I need a word with you both.”
You shifted on the sofa, sat up and grabbed the arm of the sofa. “Be nice, please?”
Levi caressed your cheek. “Don’t worry. It’s all work.”
You slipped off the sofa and hurried over to your friends. “Wait.” You hugged Lucas tightly. “Thank you for coming over.” You released Lucas and hugged Shino. “I really appreciate it. I missed you both.”
Shino smiled and hugged you back. “We missed you a lot too.”
Lucas grinned. “We missed you big time. We’ll visit again.”
You stepped back and whined a bit. “I’m glad. We’ll do something fun next time.”
Levi ruffled your hair. “I’ll set anything up you need. I’ll be right back, okay?”
You smiled. “Sure thing.” You waited for Levi to leave with your friends before going to the bedroom. You swapped your nice clothes for very comfy ones. “Better.” After dressing you moved to the sofa, put the TV on and watched a few Youtubers you liked.
Levi entered the room again and approached you. He stood behind you before wrapping his arms around your shoulders and held you. “It’s just you and me now.”
You reached up and held his arms. “Is there something you want to do?” You turned your head and smiled. “Maybe watch a movie?”
He pressed his lips against the top of your head and sighed. “Mm.”
You turned around in his arms making him release you. You cupped his face and looked into his eyes. “You seem sad.”
He smiled a little. “You know, you’re the only person who has ever been able to read all my emotions.”
“Maybe because I care and I pay attention.”
Levi wrapped his arms around you and held you close. “I just have a lot of thoughts going on. I feel like a monster.”
You rubbed his back. “You’re not a monster.”
He assessed his thoughts and your comments, he felt like a monster. Seeing you lying around with Lucas, giving them hugs, smiling at them and cuddling too. All Levi wanted to do was pick you up, run away with you and then lock you up in a comfy soft room. He’d make sure you were looked after, but you could never leave him, ever. He felt terrible that he had such dark thoughts because you were so adorable and sweet, but that was part of the problem and he was sure some man would want to take you away from him.
Levi sighed and mumbled. “I just want to lock you up and keep you as mine.”
You pulled back and gazed at him. “You want to lock me up?”
He blushed hard. “I ah…I…that was meant to be said in my head.” He lowered his head as he felt ashamed. “I told you I’m a monster.”
You gripped the back of the sofa. “Would it be a comfy soft room you lock me up in?”
He gazed at you. “What?”
You hummed a laugh. “Well, if you’re going to lock me up, you could at least give me a nice comfy room.”
Levi growled a bit before looking away. “Careful what you say.”
You climbed over the sofa and walked right up to Levi causing him to hold his breath. You leaned up towards him, your lips dangerously close. Levi didn’t know that you loved the idea of him running off with you and locking you up. You wanted Levi. You kissed the corner of his mouth before moving over to the mini-fridge.
Levi raced up to you, he grabbed you making you squeak before lifting you and sitting you on the counter. He slammed his hands on the counter on either side of your hips. He panted as he gazed into your eyes, a deep possessive desire in his eyes. He tilted his head a moment. “You’re playing with me on purpose, aren’t you? You know, it’s dangerous to play with me.”
You giggled. “Is the big bad wolf getting hungry?”
“Well, there is a delicious bunny in front of me.”
You tilted your head to the side and hummed in thought. “I might be disappointing.”
Levi massaged your hips. “Who would dare make you feel this way?”
“Just how the world is.” You hummed a laugh. “Thanks for getting angry for me.” You slung your arms over his shoulders. “So, umm…”
He placed his hands on your thighs. “Yes?”
“Have you ever thought about maybe dating and finding a serious girlfriend?”
The look he gave you was as if you had just said the most offensive word in the world. After a few beats, the look was gone and it was back to his normal stony look. He huffed. “Why would I need a girlfriend when I have you?”
You slipped from his touch. “But I’m just for pretend.” You stretched and clicked your joints. “Mm.”
Levi watched you closely and admired your body. A pretend lover is not what he wanted from you, he wanted it to be real and he was working hard on changing that. He was going to charm and woo you so you’d fall for him. Levi was going to have you, he wouldn’t dare let anyone else have you.
He softly called your name. “Are you free tomorrow?”
You tapped on your phone. “Ah, no. Do you need me for a thing?”
He stared at you. “Not really, nothing urgently. What plans do you have?”
You sat on the sofa and sighed. “The other hostesses are going to a mixer. I’m not interested, but I’m going to support the other ladies.”
He walked around the sofa and sat down as he held back his anger. “You’re going to a mixer? Even if you’re there to support your friends, there will be men after you.” He reached over and played with your hair. “How could they not want you?”
You nibbled your lip. “Mm.” You thought about his words and read his expression, he was clearly unhappy about the idea of someone else taking you from him. “Well, I was planning on keeping my engagement ring on anyway. I’m not looking for some random weird guy. I have high standards.” You smiled when you saw how happy Levi was. “I won’t let anyone near me. I’m Levi Ackerman’s fiancée.”
Levi pulled you against him. “Damn fucking right you are.”
You hummed a laugh. “You know, if you ever do meet a woman you love please don’t resist her. Let me know and I’m happy to walk away.” You reached up and touched his cheek. “I want you to be happy and in love. So, be honest with me and let me know, okay?”
He hugged you tightly. “Mm, no more talk of women or men coming into our lives.”
“Okay. Deal.”
You adjusted your dress and felt pretty, but you made sure that you appeared normal and not trying for a man. The look you were going for was a supportive friend and not looking for a date, but with the way Levi was looking at you from the doorway, you had things a bit wrong. You fixed your hair and gazed at him. “Something wrong?”
Levi pouted. “Too pretty.”
You walked over to him. “You said the other ones were too petty.”
He turned his head. “You’re too pretty.”
You poked his cheek. “You’re cute when you’re stroppy. It’s hard to leave you.”
“Then don’t.”
You hugged him. “I promised my friends.”
He hugged you back. “You’re a good person.”
You pulled back. “I try to be.”
He released a long sigh. “Do you need a lift?”
You shook your head and grabbed your bag. “No, I’m getting a lift. Thank you though.”
He followed you like he was a lost puppy. “You’ll message, right? To make sure you’re okay?”
“Of course, I’ll keep you updated.” You let Levi guide you outside to your meeting spot. “I don’t think you need to worry. It’s you I’m worried about. You haven’t been without me in the hotel room for weeks. Are you going to be okay?”
He whined a little. “I don’t know.”
“Do you want me to cancel?”
He shook his head. “You promised your friends. Don’t let me come between you and your friends.”
You rubbed his back as you gently smiled. “I’ll try and come home early.” You looked up as a car pulled up. “Oh, there she is. Hey Pop.”
The window rolled down and a beautiful blonde grinned brightly at you. “Sup, Peach. You ready?”
You nodded. “Yeah.”
She eyed Levi. “That your fiancé? Hot stuff.”
You leaned over and kissed Levi’s cheek before whispering. “I told everyone I’m taken at work, hope that’s okay.”
Levi purred. “I was made for the role. Enjoy your time with your friends.”
You waved to him before getting in. “Ready.”
Pop drove off and smirked. “Fuck, Peach, that man is a fucking God. I bet it’s hard to keep your hands to yourself.”
You thought about how you and Levi were with each other, it was almost like you were a couple even though you were supposed to be pretending. “He’s very attentive and cuddly. He’s always touching me.”
“Lucky girl.” She sighed. “He obsessed?”
“Deeply.”
She groaned. “You’re so lucky!” Pop whined. “I wish I had that.”
You smiled at her. “You’ll find a nice man and if you don’t, that’s okay you can love and spoil yourself.”
She pulled up and winked at you. “You’re damn fucking right!” She got out and towered over you, she was such a beautiful tall blonde beauty with confidence rolling off her. “Maybe there will be a nice guy here.”
“I think there will be.”
She strutted to the BBQ place and entered first. “Looks like there are people here already. And counting the people, it looks like we’re one man down which means…” She smiled at you. “You are safe.”
You let out a long sigh. “Good.”
She led you to the sitting area and ensured you sat on the end away from everyone. She smiled as she chatted to your friends and the men that had come along. In total, there were four girls including you and three guys. While Pop seemed to gain all the attention, you nursed your drink and enjoyed your meat cooking on the hotplate on the table.
“Hey.”
You turned your head and stared at one of the men who decided to sit next to you. “Uh…hello?”
He smirked and put his arm around the back of your seat. “You looked lonely.”
“Oh, I’m here just to support my friends and keep an eye on them. Like the mum.”
He looked you up and down. “A hot mum.”
You laughed awkwardly. “Ah, right.”
“So, why are you not trying to get with a guy?”
You showed him your left hand. “I’m engaged.”
He laughed. “But you came to a mixer.”
You frowned a bit because you’d already explained why you were there. “Well, as I said before, I’m here to keep an eye on everyone as the mum of the group. Just pretend I’m not here.”
“That’s impossible because you’re hot.”
“Umm, I’m engaged. I’m not looking for someone.”
He shuffled closer. “But I am.” He yelped in pain when someone bent back his hand. “The fuck!?”
You looked up and felt your heart race. “Levi.”
Levi was in a tight white shirt and smart trousers, though he was dressed down he still looked like he meant business and commanded respect. “Tch, she’s taken, asshole.” He released his hand. “These the type of men you invited to your mixer?”
Pop pouted. “Damn loser hitting on a taken woman! Sorry, Levi.”
Levi wiped his hands clean. “I brought friends who are better than these men.”
As he cleaned up and the three men ran off, the room began to fill with attractive young and old men from Levi’s gang. All were respectful and charming to your friends. It made you think that you should have gotten Levi to organise the mixer so your friends could meet decent men. You knew that these men would be kind and good because Levi was their boss and he taught them well.
Levi sat next to you and sighed. “Damn scum.” He looked over at you to see you were staring with a cute smile. Blood rushed to Levi’s cheeks making them a cute pink. “Tch, what?”
“You missed me so much you had to crash my mixer?”
He pouted and looked away as he put his arm over the back of your chair. “I was in the area.”
“Uh-huh.” It was a lie, you knew it but he wouldn’t fully admit it yet that he missed you. “You know, if you wanted to come you could have asked.”
His eyes widened as he contemplated your words. “I didn’t think it was an option. Huh…” He ruffled his hair as he felt slightly silly. “Well, I’m here now so you don’t have to be sad anymore and miss me.”
“Sure, sure.”
He picked up a menu and pretended to scan it with his eyes. “Hmm, not bad.”
You smirked. “You own this place, don’t you?”
“Maybe.”
You bumped your body against his. “Knew it. All the best places are owned by you. You set a good standard and target for them to meet.”
He tossed the menu on the table. “I want families to have a good time at my restaurants, just like I did as a kid.”
“Well, I was having an okay time, but it became great after a while.”
His steel blue eyes sparkled as they captured you, he had no idea what you were on about but he was excited to learn where this was going. “What made it better? I would like to know so I could put that in place elsewhere.”
You giggled. “Well, that might be hard.”
“Why?” Confusion was etched on his face, he was cute like this.”
“Well, it got better when you arrived.”
The cute crimson colour returned to his biteable cheeks. “Oh…well…thank you. You also make everything better.”
You hummed a laugh and began cooking some meat on the hotplate. You placed everything on some rice and scooted up to Levi. “Let me feed you.”
Levi whined a little. “S-Sure.”
You smiled as you fed him some meat. “Is it cooked to your liking?”
“Mm, yes.” He licked his lips. “You know, you don’t have to do this. I don’t think people are looking.”
You frowned at his comment before it clicked. “Oh, well I wasn’t thinking about making a show for others. I was just wanting to do this for you.”
Levi grabbed the bowl and leaned closer to your lips. “And what about you?” His gaze was so alluring and intense. “You should eat something.”
You gulped hard as a strong feeling and desire bubbled up. No matter how much you fought this feeling, you knew you wanted to kiss Levi. Your heart throbbed for Levi. The feelings you had for this man were screaming at you, you were in deep and you had loved this man since you were a kid. It stung your heart because you were sure a man as wonderful as him wouldn’t want a woman like you.
“Hey.” The softness of Levi’s voice snapped you out of your dark thoughts. He gently caressed your cheek. “Is everything okay? You look really sad, almost broken.”
You tapped your head against his shoulder as you fought tears. “I umm…can we go somewhere to talk?”
He peered at your face and knew this was serious and needed to be said in private. “Of course. We’re close to my place. Will that be okay?”
You hummed and nodded weakly. “Yes.”
He slipped out of his seat, took your hand and softly spoke to Pop about why you were leaving. It seemed your friends were very understanding, you were sure they had seen your tears. After speaking to them Levi guided you out of the restaurant. You were surprised that you weren’t ushered into a car but instead led down the street to a large apartment block. The lift smoothly took you both up to the very top floor, the penthouse, which was very spacious and modern. Everything was spotless and clean within it, which most would assume was done by a maid but you knew Levi had cleaned the place. All the latest gadgets were there to aid Levi in his cleaning and busy life.
Levi walked past you. “Do you want something to drink? Change of clothes?”
You clenched up tightly as your emotions burst out of you. “I can’t be your fake fiancée anymore.”
He froze on the spot as his stomach dropped. As he slowly turned to you he saw the emotions running through him and darkness seeped inside him, you couldn’t leave him, he wouldn’t allow it, you were his and he deeply loved you. However, he needed to stay in control. You were in pain and he had to care for you. He couldn’t overreact.
He released a long sigh. “Explain.”
You rubbed your tears away. “I just can’t do it anymore.”
“Why?”
“I just can’t.”
He walked closer and sternly said your name. “Why?”
You shook on the spot, you didn’t want to admit your feelings but you knew you had no choice. Once you uttered the next few words, you knew your friendship was over. “Because I’m in love with you. I’ve been in love with you since we were kids. I can’t pretend to be your fiancée anymore, I just can’t because I so badly want it to be real.”
All of Levi’s hopes for the two of you were real, you wanted him just as much as he wanted you. It was a dream come true for me. Compelled by his emotions, Levi wrapped his arm around you with his hand on your lower back. He tugged you against him as his other hand tangled in your hair. His lips crashed against yours in a passionate but messy kiss due to emotions being raw and out in the open. The two of you clung together as your tongues moved together, you were both greedy for each other and it was clear by the way you were kissing and touching each other.
Levi pulled from your lips and panted. “Be my real fiancée.”
Your heart raced. “Wh-what?”
He cupped your face and moaned your name as a lovesick look took over his eyes. “I’ve been in love with you ever since we were kids. I will admit that making you my fake fiancée was a ploy to keep you close.” He gripped your upper arms. “I refuse to let you go. I wanted you as mine.” He gazed at you. “I just loved you so much and so deeply. I didn’t want another man to have you.” He lowered his head. “It’s why I get possessive and jealous when men touch you and get close to you.” He released you and put his head in his hands. “I’m sorry. I’m just crazy about you. I love you. I just love you.”
“Levi, look at me.”
He looked up at you. “Yes?”
You smiled at him. “Do you really love me?”
“Fuck, yes.”
You threw yourself at Levi and held him tightly. “Mm. Good.”
Levi held you as he said your name. “I will warn you, if you say you are mine and we’re together I will be possessive, protective and deeply loving. I’ll want to be with you all the time. I’ll want to spoil you. I’ll want to give you all my love. It might be too much, so please tell me if it is too much.”
You gazed at him with a sparkle in your eyes, if only he knew that you would be the same. You smiled. “You know, I’m just as crazy.”
Levi felt a rush of excitement. “I knew it. You’re my soulmate.” He held your hands and showered them with kisses. “So, what do you say? Will you be my fiancée? Will you marry me? Will you be mine for life and beyond?”
You nodded. “Yes.”
His lips crashed against yours again. “Mine.” He kissed you again and sighed. “You’ll move in with me, right?”
You pressed your face against his chest and hummed. “Yes.”
Levi hugged you. “Mine.” He released you. “I need to get you moved in!”
You watched in awe as he started making calls. “Umm…”
Levi smiled at you. “All under control. Why don’t you get changed and relax my little bunny.”
You nodded and felt like you were in a daze. You patted your cheeks as your heart fluttered. You came to a stop before his wardrobe and then chose some comfy clothes of his and changed. After feeling comfy and surrounded by Levi’s perfect scent made you happy. You shuffled out of the bedroom and watched Levi as he gave people orders as they moved your things.
Levi stormed over to you causing you to giggle. “Come here.” He picked you up and threw you over his shoulder. “Naughty bunny.”
You squealed in delight. “Levi.”
He threw you on the bed before crawling over you. “Stay here. I don’t want anyone to see how adorable you look.” His lips met yours again. “You’re so pretty.”
You covered your mouth with your hands as you felt flustered. “Thank you, handsome.”
He leaned down and gently pressed his lips against your chest where your racing heart lay. “I hope my love seeps into your heart.”
“It does.”
Levi climbed off you and put a blanket over you. “Rest easy, okay?”
You curled up a bit. “I will.”
He handed you a remote. “Watch anything you want. I’ll be back.” After dealing with moving your things into his home, he made sure your clothes were left in boxes by the bedroom door. Levi refused to disturb you while you were resting. When the chaos was over, he went in and checked on you to find you softly sleeping. “Adorable.” Levi changed into comfy clothes and ruffled his hair before lying on his bed next to you. He smiled knowing that he had succeeded in getting you as his. He wrapped his arms around you as he said your name. “I love you.”
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