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Levi
That sweet voice that called out to him always plagued his mind.
Levi
It’d been years since he last saw the beautiful owner of that voice.
Levi
He longed to see the sweet woman again. He grew up in a small town and befriended the cutest girl close to his age. The two grew up together and when they became teenagers, the obsessive love grew strong within Levi. It was clear that the feelings were mutual, but not as obsessive.
Levi!
The day he left broke his heart and no matter how hard he tried to move on, no one could compare to his first love. Levi knew deep down in his heart his first love was his soulmate. He cursed the day he left, but there was no choice in it. His father’s family needed his father, so they returned to the city to fix everything and now business was booming but the family name people loved and feared had changed to Ackerman.
As Levi walked through the city his mind was fixed on the beautiful voice calling his name. The slight squeeze of his finely pressed suit brought him no comfort. In fact, he felt incredibly irritable today. He tugged the coat resting on his shoulders which looked a bit like a cape. Everything felt like it was prickling him.
His gloved fist clenched tightly as he softly said your name out loud. It was like he was trying to will you into existence. For years he had tried this but it never worked. He wanted you as his, he wanted to marry you, he wanted to spoil you, he wanted to keep you all to himself and he wanted to most beautiful children with you.
“Cheating asshole!”
Levi felt lightning strike him when he heard your voice, but it was mature. He turned his head to see you in an adorable outfit with tears in your eyes as you shouted at a man who had a woman at his side. The difference between you and this woman he was with was clear, she was your typical high-maintenance woman with work done to her. The cheating man in question looked the type to fuck around with his cheap show-off outfit.
Your boyfriend smirked at you but you could see in his eyes he was panicking and embarrassed. “Look, doll.”
You poked his chest with your finger. “Don’t you doll me! If you didn’t want me you should have broken up with me!”
He let go of the woman he was in. “I do want you. You look after me, feed me, care for me and you’re an incredible fuck. Why would I wanna give that u-.”
You slapped him hard across the face. “I am not some woman who mothers you during the day and then sleeps with you at night. I’m sick of it. I’m sick of you and you can have this…this…”
The woman pouted. “This what!? Looking at you now, I fully understand all the things he told me.”
“You knew he was taken?”
She flicked her hair. “Yep.”
Rage rose inside you as you fought everything inside you not to do worse than you already had. So, you fought dirty. “You have a small weird dick, you last only two minutes and I didn’t cum once!”
Your boyfriend went bright red. “You! You bitch!”
“I hope your dick rots and drops off! I’m done. I’m throwing your shit out.”
He hurried after you. “Come back!”
The woman on the side chased him. “Baby! Don’t go.”
He snarled at her. “Fuck off. You’re just a cock warmer, this is my doll here. She’s better than you!” He grabbed your upper arm and yanked you closer. “You’re not leaving me! No one leaves me.”
You yanked your arm, but he wouldn’t let you go. “Get off me!” An image flashed in your mind, an old dear friend who you had loved. Levi. You wished he was here because he always fought bullies for you, but you were on your own and had been for many years. “Get off!”
He squeezed tighter. “I won’t ever let you leave.”
You winced in pain. “Stop it. We’re over!”
He hit you hard. “Enough!”
You glared at him and felt ready to hit him back, but something shocked you. You watched as a leather-gloved fist connected with your boyfriend’s face. You marvelled as his cheek squished and his head tilted to the side. The force of the hit was so strong, you were sure his jaw disconnected or broke. His head moved first to the left and then his whole body flew with him. The vice grip on your upper arm was gone and you watched in pure delight as your now ex slammed against the floor and rolled a little.
“Tch, asshole!”
You watched in awe as the most handsome man you’d ever seen stormed over to your ex on the floor, grabbed a fist full of his shirt and started shouting and threatening. As soon as everyone saw this handsome man and two people with him, the crowd seemed to go and the police who turned up to save you decided to leave. It was becoming clear to you that the man who saved you was incredibly powerful in this city. You were lucky.
Levi turned to his men. “Get him and that woman off my streets.” He stood up and yanked his gloves off. “Tch, filthy.”
Your eyes widened as you took him all in, some tattoos on his neck peeked through above his shirt collar. His stunning undercut raven hair was messy and no longer tamed back. “Um.” You gulped hard as his attention moved to you. Your heart skipped a beat at the way he was looking at you, it was intense and loving. You’d never been looked at like this before, it made you breathless and feel like you were a goddess. “Ah…”
Levi walked closer to you, his smart shoes tapping against the stone floor causing a shiver to go up your spine. He was sure of it, you were his first love from his childhood. You were so damn beautiful and it made his heart sing with joy. “Are you okay?”
You flinched at his deep voice, it caused something deep within you to move and melt. You gasped and rummaged in your bag. “I-I have h-hand wipes f-for your gloves.” You ripped out a few and smiled. “Are you okay to hand me your gloves? I can clean them up for you.”
He felt his heart burst, you looked so adorable to him. “Bunny.”
Your eyes widened. “Bunny?”
He cleared his throat as his cheeks got pink. “Thank you.” He offered the gloves to you and watched you clean them. “You’re good at that.”
You hummed a laugh. “I guess…” You looked up into his dazzling steel blue eyes. “Thank you for saving me.”
He reached over and caressed your cheek. “I should have done better. You got hurt.”
Your cheeks burned as your heart raced, his touch was incredible to you. “I-I’ll be okay.”
He placed his hand on your shoulder. “Come with me. Let me fix you up.”
There was just something about him, like there was a magnet that pulled you close. “S-Sure.”
He put his arm around you with his hand on your waist. “Stay close for your safety.”
You nodded. “Mm.”
As the two of you walked together you noticed people were staring at you in awe. A few people whispered asking each other if you were the Mrs of the man next to you. The man next to you was a bit of a celebrity to those around him, so he was powerful, influential and he’d saved you. It didn’t fully register in your mind what was going on until a bit of pain came from your lip.
You winced. “Ow.”
Levi pulled back from you. “Sorry, I just need to clean the cut on your lip. Bear with me, okay?”
You nodded as you gripped the skirt part of your dress. “Mm.”
You glanced around the room, it was clean and incredibly spacious. It looked like it was rarely lived in and was closer to a penthouse someone did up to sell instead of live in. When you looked back at the man before you it flustered you. He was no longer wearing his coat and blazer. His sleeves were rolled up to show tattoos all over his arms. The waistcoat was tight on him so you could see he was slim, lean and muscular. The shoulder strap holsters had a spot for two guns and a knife, but all were removed meaning he’d taken them off for you. Your eyes fixed on his neck, he’s taken his tie off and buttoned down his shirt so muscles and tattoos were peeking through.
Levi pulled back and sighed. “There, all done.”
“I appreciate it.”
He released a long sigh. “You haven’t changed much. Always getting into trouble and me having to save you.”
You frowned a moment as you tried to figure out what he meant. “Always…”
He said your name making your heart burst. “Have you forgotten my name? You used to shout it so much as a kid.”
Your eyes lit up in pure delight causing Levi to blush hard, you were so beautiful to him. “Levi!”
Levi felt his world become whole again. Hearing you call his name made everything better, his life and world were brighter. “I haven’t heard you call my name in so long.”
You giggled. “I guess I used to shout it a lot, huh?” You grinned at him. “I missed you a lot.”
“I missed you too. Are you new to the city?”
You nodded. “Yeah, recently moved for my jackass ex.” You slouched on the sofa. “Guess that’s over with now. Oh well.”
Levi rubbed the back of his neck. “Do you have a job?”
You hummed. “I do.”
“What do you do?”
You smiled at him. “I’m a hostess! I start tonight. I’m rather excited.”
Levi clenched his fist as he felt irritated again. He owned host and hostess bars because people paid big money just to sit and talk with someone pretty. Levi owned countless things in the city from bars, clubs and restaurants to shops and hotels. Knowing that you were in a host club upset him because he wanted your attention on him and only him.
Levi sat back and narrowed his eyes at you. “Which one?”
You frowned in thought. “Uh, it’s called fox tails?”
Levi’s brow rose, that was one of his so it meant he could keep an eye on you. “Interesting. I own it.”
You gasped. “Oh, that’s exciting. It’s like we were meant to meet again.” You hummed a laugh. “Well, I better get ready for work.”
Levi followed you to his door. “Wait.” You turned to him and felt your heart skip a beat, he was so close and he smelt amazing. “Come here.” He pulled you closer and caressed your cheek. “I have a proposition for you. A job.”
You felt your cheeks heat up. “I’m listening.”
He eyed your lips for a moment. “I need you to be my fiancée.”
You gasped and felt a rush go through you. “Wh-what? W-We ju-just reunited!”
He wanted you to be his, fully his because he longed for you all these years, however having you as his fake fiancée would help him out. Levi was greatly sought after and many gang leaders were offering women in their families as brides for Levi. It was all stupid and he felt like some sort of King back in the old days, it made him sick to his stomach.
Levi caressed your cheek. “I get countless offers of marriage and there are only so many times I can say no and I’m already taken before people start asking questions.”
You felt stupid assuming Levi wanted you. You laughed and ruffled your hair. “Riiight, right, I get it. You want me to play the role of your fiancée to help you out.”
He nodded. “I would appreciate it. I’ll pay you a lot of money for your assistance and I will buy you clothes and gifts for the role.”
“Why me? Is it because we’re old friends?”
“Partly that.” He pinched your cheek. “Think about it.”
You gulped hard. “Ah, fuck it. I’ll do it.”
Levi’s eyes widened. “Really? I was expecting you to think it over.”
You shrugged. “It’ll mean we get to spend a lot of time together! How could I not say yes to spending all my time with my best friend again.” You opened the door before smiling at Levi. “I really missed you.”
“Me too.”
As soon as you left his penthouse he clutched his chest and felt like he was melting. A smile spread across his lips, it was a mixture of pure delight and a slightly crazy one. Levi had been obsessed with you for so long and now you were all his again. He adored you so much and he was going to do his best to keep you this time and never lose you again. He cleared his throat and composed himself for a moment. He had to start preparing for you to be his fake fiancée and then his real one.
Being a hostess wasn’t too bad, most people were rather nice to you and just wanted to talk or they were lonely. The only thing you hated was when some rich man wouldn’t stop talking about his money, the things he did and how he would like to fuck you. It was pretty disgusting at first, but sadly you got used to it. What made you happy was all the hosts and hostesses used fake names, wigs and makeup. Security was incredible too, it was so good that whenever there were tiny signs of trouble they would swoop in. Sometimes they’d appear and you hadn’t even noticed the danger.
Today you were fully booked again and you missed Levi. It’d been two weeks since your chat about being his fake fiancée, so you assumed he was setting things up and had business to take care of. You couldn’t believe that he’d just walked back into your life and now you didn’t want him to leave. Part of you felt a bit like a selfish brat because you wanted him now and you wanted him to never walk away. These feelings weren’t like you, but there was just something about Levi.
A host jumped next to you when you slapped your cheeks with both your hands and squished your face. You growled and squeezed harder as you tried to snap yourself out of your thoughts. You let out a long sigh as reality sunk in. Levi was always a friend and even when you were old enough as teens, there was no romance as far as you could remember. You spent a lot of time together, but that was it. There were no lingering touches or attempts to make things more. So, you set your mind right, Levi had no feelings for you, you were just friends and it was nothing more. You did well as a hostess, but there was no way Levi would want a woman like you. You believed he deserved so much better.
“Peach.”
You looked over at your handsome host friend, Knight. You whined a bit and flopped on the break room table. “Mm.”
He chuckled as he watched you. “Throwing a tantrum, hm?”
Knight also known as Lucas in private was a near and dear friend to you. He was incredibly tall, very broad and big with thick arms, legs and neck. His jawline was chiselled and made him look charming. His brows were slightly thick and blonde, his eyes almost golden in colour that just sparkled. His hair was just beautiful messy blonde locks that never had a normal parting because he was often ruffling it and moving how it lay. His neck was covered in tattoos that fitted him perfectly, you were sure he had some dealings with Levi’s gang. He always had a toothpick or lollipop stick hanging out his mouth during work hours to stop himself from having a smoke because your manager hated cigarettes.
You pouted a bit at Lucas. “Bite me.”
“Oh, we are spicy today. I never knew peaches could be like that.” He laughed as you slid down the chair with a groan. “Talk to me.”
“Am I doomed to die alone?”
He sat on the table next to you. “Nah.”
You looked up at him. “Really?”
He smirked. “Yeah, because I’m never leaving you alone. I love annoying the shit out of you.”
You groaned loudly. “I hate you.” You frowned as he started pressing your nose over and over. “What are you doing?”
“Seeing if I could turn off your sass.” He pulled away and laughed when you tried to bite his finger. “Come on, Peach, cheer up.”
You adjusted your pink wig and sighed. “I just suck at keeping a boyfriend.”
“Maybe you’re dating the wrong men.”
You faked a gasp. “My goodness! My problems are fixed!”
He hummed a laugh. “You’re so much fun.”
“Next you’ll suggest to date you!”
He shrugged. “It’d be a good suggestion.”
“My foot up your ass would be a good suggestion.”
Heavy thuds of smart shoes got closer to Lucas. “Lucas Lionheart.”
Lucas tensed up. “The devil, he’s behind me, right?”
You leaned and saw your wonderful manager behind Lucas. Masashi Shinohara was incredible in all aspects. He was impressively smart and knew how humans worked and business, so when it came to running places he was amazing. He was a bit shorter than the very tall Lucas, but he had this strong aura about him. He had very broad shoulders, but he had a very slim waist. He was covered in muscles and tattoos, but all his were hidden under his suits. Down from the left side of his forehead was a very long scar that went over his left eye, cheek and then reached his bottom lip. Sat nicely on his slender nose were clubmaster reading glasses. His eyes were beautiful almond ones and his brown eyes were very warm. His hair was always tamed into a typical 1950s businessman style, but what made his hair unique was a section of it at the front was white. The white part was only a few locks.
The white wasn’t from age, it happened naturally. Shino wasn’t that old, he was only in his early 30s and Lucas was in his late 20s. The two of them were close friends, but Lucas was a bit of a loose canon and wild so Shino had to rein him in. You adored Shino, he was a gentle sophisticated gentleman and he cared for you deeply. These two men saw you as a younger sister they had to care for.
Lucas turned slowly and grinned. “Sup!”
Shino sighed. “You should be working not winding up Peach. You’ve had too many breaks today.”
Lucas smirked. “Sure thing…Ma…sa…”
Shino glared at him. Masashi Shinohara was a wonderful man, but you never called him by his first name Masashi because he hated it. Everyone called him Shio as per his request, but Lucas often liked to wind him up. “Watch yourself.”
You walked over to Shino. “Shio?”
His rage washed away when he looked down at your adorable doe-eyed look. “Yes?”
You smiled at him. “Ignore him, he’s winding you up on purpose. He was trying to cheer me up.”
Shino caressed your cheek with his big hand covered in scars. “Why are you sad?”
“I’m a bit doom and gloom about relationships.”
He smiled softly at you. “Well, no man deserves you, princess. You’re too good for them, especially Lucas.”
Lucas huffed. “Gee, thanks.”
Shino gently cupped your face. “You deserve endless good things. Do you want to take more time off?”
Lucas walked over to you. “You should consider it.”
You shook your head. “No, no. I’ll go back out there. I need the money.” You released a long sigh. “I’ll go. I’m sure I’ll have a few customers.”
Lucas put his arm around you. “Come on, let’s go together. Knight and Peach together!”
Shino smiled. “Have a good night. If you need a break, please let me know.”
You waved to him. “Promise.”
Shino waved goodbye to you with a sweet smile on his face. As soon as you were gone his smile went and he pulled his phone out to see texts from his boss, Levi. Shino and Lucas had been tasked with looking after you by Levi. At first, the babysitting job idea wasn’t nice but as soon as the two men met you they adored you and hoped you would become their boss’s wife. Mrs Ackerman was a great title for you.
Shino texted Levi about how you were down in the dumps today and you had a lot of customers. He smiled when Levi sent him a message back to prepare for his arrival. Shino was sure that your mood would lighten up at seeing Levi. He placed his phone in his pocket and began preparations for the boss. Everything had to look good and be clean.
You smiled at your customer as your arms pressed your breasts together a bit more. “You’re so funny, master.”
The older man smirked at you as he pushed back his hair, he was old enough to be your grandfather but he didn’t care. He desired to have you. For a long time, he’d been eyeing you up and dreamed of running you in a hotel room, but he knew he had to win you over first. He admired your plump breasts and curvy figure. He used to like very small and thin women like they were very young. However, there was something ever so alluring about your curvy plump frame and sweet wide eyes.
As you leaned over to get another drink for him he thought about how much money he’d spent here because of you. He reached over and grabbed your ass making you freeze up and look scared at him. He smirked at you and began speaking, his breath reeking of cigars and alcohol. “Do you know how much money I’ve spent here? I’ve spent on you? All the drinks, food and gifts? I’ve topped you a lot.”
You whimpered. “Please remove your hand. You cannot touch us.”
He gripped harder. “You owe me.” He grabbed your face with his other hand. “Now you will come with me to a hotel room and open your legs for me, or I will take you by force.”
“Tch, oi.”
The two of you saw Levi standing on the other side of the low round table. The tables were low so all staff and customers could keep an eye on them and nothing unsightly was being done under any cover. So, things like this were easily seen. Levi was enraged by the sight before him. The fear in your eyes and the predatory look in the old man’s eyes made him furious. How dare this man touch his woman?
Levi tried to control his anger. “Let. Her. Go.”
The man smirked. “You think I’m afraid of you!? I know people! I know the guy that owns this place! I know Levi Ackerman! He’ll let me fuck this tease of a woman.”
It was impossible to track Levi’s movements fully, but they were fast and impressive. First, his foot was on the table causing glasses to smash and the glass top to crack. Second, his gloved fist wrapped around the older man’s tie. Before you knew it, the man was yanked down hard against the table causing it to crack more and the glass to cut the old man’s cheek. Levi wrapped the tie around his fist and pulled hard choking the man.
Levi tilted his head at the man. “Levi Ackerman, huh? Funny.” He spat his words at the man. “I have never met you in my fucking life. Now, if I, the real Levi Ackerman, tell you to do something you do it.”
Shino pulled you into his arms. “Best if you look away, okay?”
You nodded but you didn’t do as you were told. You snuck a look over at Levi to see him breaking the man’s arm and then his hand. “Oh.”
Shino pulled you again. “I told you it’s best you look away.”
You looked up at Shino. “I’m sorry.”
“I don’t want you to fear Mr Ackerman.”
You whined a little bit. “I don’t fear him.”
Shino studied your face and saw you were showing signs of attraction and arousal, it seemed you were perfect for Levi. “You’re rather brave.” He ushered you to his office and gave you a cup of tea. “I’m sorry a customer grabbed you and spoke disgustingly about you. You deserve better.”
You gazed into your tea as you hummed in thought. “I’m kind of tired.”
“You can use my sofa as a bed. I think Mr Ackerman wants to talk to you after he has finished.” He grabbed his coat and walked over to you. “Lie down then.” He smiled as you did and covered you with his coat. “I’ll be right here so you’re safe.”
“Thank you.”
Shino typed away on his computer as he completed some work. He sipped his tea and glanced over at you when you made a little noise. He watched you for a bit thinking you were having a possible nightmare, but you didn’t stir again. He smiled and then looked at his office door as he adjusted his glasses. “Mr Ackerman.”
Levi closed the door behind him. “Sorry, I had to clean up, I didn’t want his filth on me.”
“Understandable, I’m the same. I have to clean after taking care of things.” He rose to his feet. “Can I get you a drink or something?”
Levi stared at you as you slept. “Tea.” He walked closer to you and felt his heart swell. “She’s so beautiful.” He sat on the floor by your head and moved your hair away. “Poor thing.”
Shino placed Levi’s drink down. “She’s incredible here. She’s a top hostess and a lot of workers like her.” He bowed. “I will give you both space.”
“Thank you.” Levi played with your hair. He lifted a few stands and kissed them. “I should have done better.”
You opened your eyes and gazed at Levi. Your heart raced when you saw him kissing your wig hair. “Mm.”
Levi locked eyes with you. “The pink suits you.”
You sat up on the sofa as you felt so flustered at your face being close to Levi’s. “Thanks.” You pulled your wig off. “So uh…”
“You saw, didn’t you?”
You whined. “I did and Shino told me not to. I’m not scared of you if that’s what you’re worried about. When we were kids and teens you did things like that.” You sighed. “I…I just…I want to do something for you as a thank you.” You smiled at him. “I just don’t know what. Thank you, Levi. Really, thank you. You saved me again.”
He placed his hands on either side of your hips and leaned up. “You’re welcome, but there is no need to thank me. I’ll do anything for you.” He hummed a laugh. “It’s your fault for being so sweet and cute.”
You felt your heart skip a beat. “A-Ah…w-well…you’re so nice.”
“I don’t want you working here for a few weeks.”
The colour drained from your face. “What? But I need this job and the money.”
He cupped your face in his gloved hands and hushed you. “I need you for those weeks, that’s why and I can’t imagine it’ll be nice working here after what you went through.”
You relaxed. “Oh, you’re right. So, you need me? Is that for the fiancée thing?”
He nodded. “Yes. I have a few meetings and get-togethers. So, will you help?”
“Of course.”
He kissed your forehead. “Thank you. I will send you some outfits and come to collect you each day.” He rose to his feet and handed you a card. “My private number. Please text me so I have yours.”
You gasped then hurriedly texted Levi from your phone. “There.”
He stared at his phone and smiled a little it was impossible to hide his happiness. Levi was one step closer to having you as his. He was giddy with excitement, but he didn’t want that dark side of him to show. “Thank you. I’ll message you tomorrow morning, okay?”
You squeezed your phone. “Yes.”
“Will you let me escort you home?”
You rose to your feet and nodded. “Sure.”
You took Shino’s coat off you and made your way to the changing room. You changed quickly before joining Levi. It felt weird to be sat in the back of the car with him as someone drove you both. It felt like you were being pulled into a dangerous world that was also exciting, like you were just on the cusp of it and it was up to you if you wanted to fully be in it.
Levi walked you to your apartment building and paused outside. “Get some rest and if you need anything, call me. You’ve been through a lot.”
You smiled at him. “Thank you. You know, I was hoping I’d see you and I was going to shout at you for leaving me alone again, but then you saved me.”
He smirked. “So, you’re not mad?”
You pouted hard. “I am, I’m just saving that for tomorrow when we meet up. So, be prepared for a grumpy fiancée, okay?”
He chuckled. “I look forward to it.”