**Chapter 10: A Spark of Rivalry**

As I walked alongside Levi, still basking in the warmth of our gentle kiss, I couldn't shake off the feeling that our newfound connection was about to be put to the test. The sun-drenched streets, once filled with a sense of ease and comfort, now seemed to be watching our every move. Levi's hand brushed against mine again, sending a jolt of electricity through me, and I knew that I was ready to see where this newfound attraction would take us. Just as we turned a corner, a figure emerged from the crowd, his eyes fixed intently on us. Erwin Smith, the stoic and serious commander of the Scout Regiment, his face a picture of calm composure, but his eyes burning with a fierce intensity. As he approached us, I could sense a subtle tension in his demeanor, a hint of unease that he tried to conceal. "Levi," Erwin said, his voice firm, but with a hint of warning. "I need to speak with you." Levi's eyes flicked to Erwin, a hint of amusement dancing in their depths. "What's up, Erwin?" he asked, his voice light, but with a subtle undercurrent of tension. Erwin's eyes narrowed, his gaze drifting to me, and for a moment, I felt like he was seeing me for the first time. A spark of recognition ignited in his eyes, and I sensed a deeper emotion beneath his stoic exterior. "I think it's time we had a talk, Levi," he said, his voice low and even. Levi raised an eyebrow, his eyes glinting with curiosity. "About what?" he asked, his voice laced with a hint of challenge. Erwin's eyes locked onto Levi's, a fierce intensity burning in their depths. "About Kenzy," he said, his voice firm. I felt a surge of surprise, and Levi's eyes flicked to mine, a hint of curiosity dancing in their depths. "What about Kenzy?" he asked, his voice cautious. Erwin's jaw clenched, his eyes burning with a fierce emotion. "You think you can just waltz in here and steal her away from me?" he asked, his voice low and even. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, my mind reeling with the sudden revelation. Erwin had a crush on me? I thought back to our interactions, trying to recall any hint of romantic interest, but there was nothing. Or so I thought. Levi's eyes narrowed, a spark of rivalry igniting between him and Erwin. "Steal her away from you?" he repeated, his voice laced with amusement. "I think Kenzy can make her own decisions, Erwin." Erwin's face darkened, his eyes flashing with anger. "You think you're the only one who can take care of her?" he asked, his voice low and menacing. The air seemed to vibrate with tension as the two men faced off, their eyes locked in a fierce stare-down. I felt like I was caught in the middle, unsure of how to react. Levi's eyes flicked to mine, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "I think Kenzy can decide for herself who she wants to be with," he said, his voice firm. Erwin's face twisted in anger, and he took a step forward, his fists clenched. "You're not going to hurt her, Levi," he said, his voice low and menacing. Levi's eyes glinted with amusement, and he took a step forward, his eyes locked on Erwin's. "I'm not going to hurt her, Erwin," he said, his voice firm. "But I'm not going to back down either." The two men stood there, their eyes locked in a fierce stare-down, the air vibrating with tension. I knew that this was more than just a simple disagreement - it was a battle for my affections. And I wasn't sure if I was ready to take sides.