It Started With Cadet Training (Reader/Levi/Erwin/Hange/Mike)

In My Arms

Mike smirks down at you as Reiner beams out across the displays.
"You spoil him," he points out as you move to pick out clothes with Reiner's help.

"Oh hush, like I don't spoil you as well," you hum, passing him another shirt.

He rolls his eyes, shaking his head slightly as a wide grin rests across his lips. He's holding a basket of clothes, various items that match Reiner's size.

"(Y/N)! Mike! Erwin! Levi! Look!" Hange calls out across the shop, drawing your attention to where they had been talking with the shop clerk. Currently the clerk held up a child-sized version of your scout jacket.

"We sell them for children who want to grow up to be scouts. They're quiet the popular item," the clerk chuckles as Erwin's eyes sparkle at the sight of the jacket.

"Can you embroider something on the bottom for us?" Hange asks, leaning across the counter.

"For so many high-ranking Scouts, anything," the clerk smiles at them.

You drone out rest of the conversation as you turn back to your shopping, however, you get the gist of what is discussed: Hange requested three jackets with each child's name embroidered at the bottom, below the symbol.

"Think we have enough?" Mike asks from behind the bundle of clothes he holds in his arms, after Hange finished their arrangements and discussion with the clerk.

"Hm... what do you think, Reiner?" you prompt the boy, looking down at him as he nods his head up and down enthusiastically.

"I think so, why don't we check on the others to see if we're ready to go?" you propose, adjusting Reiner so he was sitting more comfortably on your side.

"You got it, Captain," Mike teases, bending down to press a kiss to your forehead.

You shake your head, letting out a chuckle as you scan the room for the rest of your 'squad'. You spot Erwin and Levi talking with Bertolt as they stand near the display, and Hange waiting at the door with Annie.

"We ready to get going?" you ask, walking up to Erwin and Levi as Mike heads to the counter.

"Just waiting on you, and Erwin to decide on what colour sweater to get," Levi groans, pinching the bridge of his nose.

"Did you ask Bertolt?" you propose, arching your eyebrow at Erwin currently holding up a navy blue, and forest green sweater.

"He did, Bertolt can't decide," Levi sighs, shrugging his shoulders at Erwin.

"Then just get both?" you suggest, attempting to resolve the situation so that you could leave the store quicker.

"Brilliant idea, (Y/N)!" Erwin declares triumphantly, as Reiner squirms in your arm.

You bend down, setting Reiner on the ground. Upon being free, he starts to yammer to Bertolt, spilling your ice cream promise to the other boy.

"Really? You promised them ice cream?" Levi presses as the two of you walk the kids over to Hange, while Erwin goes to pay with Mike.

"Why not? It's a hot day and I haven't had ice cream in forever," you exaggerate, tilting your head to give Levi puppy-dog eyes.

He sighs, shaking his head as the four of you reach Hange. Annie regards the two boys with a simple nod, protesting as they wrap her up in a hug.

"We're getting ice cream?" Hange asks, excitement peaking in their voice.

"As long as short-stack doesn't say no," you tease, sticking your tongue out at Levi.