It was twelve in the afternoon and there were no clouds in the sky. The sun was shining brightly, tormenting people with sweltering heat. A hooded figure slinked inside a dark alley behind a phone booth.
"Hah…hah…hah…" The figure panted and gasped for breath as he pulled down his hood and took of his sunglasses to wipe the sweat on his forehead with his arm. He leaned on the brick wall behind him but immediately recoiled when he thought of the grime and whatever substances that covered it.
"Shit."
Heavy footsteps and rumbling sounds were closing in towards his direction and he unconsciously held his breath as it got closer.
"Eren!"
"Eren let me have your autograph!"
"Kyaaa! I think that's him!"
A mob of rabid fan girls ran and chased whoever person they thought was him. He let out a relieved breath as the mob passed his alley but he decided to wait for a few more minutes before going out for precaution.
When he was sure that he cannot hear the deafening screams, he put back his hood up and sunglasses and proceeded to walk silently into the sidewalk hoping not to attract attention, on which he failed.
People were giving him weird looks as he walk because who in the right mind would were a hooded jacket at this time of the year? It was freaking summer! And he looked shady as fuck, but Eren Jaeger was left no choice as he had to hide his identity whenever he wanted to go out alone.
Ah, the curse of fame but he loved it.
Eren was a famous model and actor and currently at the peak of his career. After his movie "The Advance of Humanity" his popularity shot up. His face can be seen anywhere, billboards, magazines, newspapers even on freaking buses! The number of searches he had on his name on Google was enough to name him Most Searched Male Celebrity. People swoon whenever they see his smile and his eyes, oh his eyes, one fierce look from it could make panties drop. He was the talk of show business.
In short, Eren was goddamn famous.
But sometimes, he needs a breather.
This morning he decided to go to the local aquarium and just relax there. He loved looking at those ocean creatures ever since he was a kid. If he was not in showbiz right now, then he was probably out there in the sea studying them. He was having a good time, but to his unfortunate luck, a girl recognized him and began squealing. People began to look at the commotion and they started swarming around him and that was when he decided to run away.
Eren continued walking through the streets when he remembered Armin.
"Shit, he's going to kill me."
He dug into his pockets only to find that his phone was missing and he can't go back to look for it. His fans may still be lurking around there.
"He's definitely going to kill me."
Armin was Eren's manager slash best friend. One look at him and one may think he's a small docile being, but no, looks can be deceiving and Eren can definitely attest to that.
Eren released a defeated sigh and resigned himself to a fate of earful lectures.
He started walking again but a growling sound erupted from his stomach and made him stop from his tracks.
"Man, I still haven't eaten lunch." Eren muttered to himself. He searched inside his jeans looking for his wallet.
Nothing.
He dug inside the pocket of his jacket.
Again, nothing.
He face palmed himself for being such an idiot.
He looked around to see where he was and found out that he was on Rose Avenue. Which is far from his condominium in Shiganshina Heights. His phone was lost and he has no money. He can't help but laugh at the situation he was in.
"Ugh, this day sucks." He murmured inside his palm. He dragged his palm down his face thinking of something that he could do.
Then he saw it. As he look between his fingers on his face exist his savior.
Hanji's Pizzeria.
Across the road was the very famous pizza joint with the best pizza in history. He, Mikasa, and Armin used to eat there a lot when they were in college.
Eren crossed the road and entered inside. The joint were packed since it is noon time and a lot of people were having lunch.
He strode towards the cashier, a lot of people turning their heads and warily looking at him. Yeah, he looks suspicious alright.
"Good day, what's your order?" The cashier looked cautious of him but still gave a polite smile.
"U-um, you do delivery right?" He asked the cashier, not taking off his glasses and hood.
The cashier–Mina, Eren read her nametag–stared at him like he had just grown an extra head. "Uhh, yeah, but you usually do that through the phone…"
"Yeah, I know but I really need it now." Eren answered which made Mina raise an eyebrow at that.
"Ah, to be delivered to a friend, that is. Kind of a surprise you know." Eren followed up his excuse.
"He loves your pizza and it's his birthday today actually hehe…he…" Eren trailed off while scratching the back of his head.
"Oookay," Mina still looked skeptical of his answer. "So, what will be your order?"
"2 boxes of Pepperoni Cheese, please."
Mina punched some numbers to enter his order. "Is that all?"
"Yes, thanks."
"That will be 6.25."
"Uhh, I'll pay it when it get there, since it is delivery and all." Eren took a paper from the counter and scribbled his address. "Here. It's the address."
"Okay," Mina took the paper from him.
"Don't worry, I'll pay for it I swear." For a good measure, Eren slightly pulled down his glasses and gave Mina a wink.
Mina's eyes widened when he saw Eren's eyes.
"Holy…you're…!" Mina began.
"Shh, it's a secret okay?" Eren cut her off and gave her a smile then strode towards the exit before anything explosive could happen.
Mina stood there mouth agape, dumbfounded, and stared at Eren's retreating form while blushing.
Phase 1 Complete. Ah the wonders of the Jaeger charm. Eren smiled to himself.
"Now all I need is to wait for my ride."
Levi parked his motorcycle at the back of the joint. He just finished a delivery to a house in Trost and is currently annoyed at the hair sticking to his face as he took off his helmet.
"Tch, gross." He took out a white handkerchief from his pocket and wiped his forehead and face that was wet with sweat.
He went through the back door and headed towards the employees locker room to wipe himself off and change shirts. He just can't stand the sweat.
He was just about to step inside when he heard an annoying voice call out to him.
"Hey, short stuff!" Hanji, the owner of the pizzeria and Levi's best friend, though he would never admit that in his life, bounced towards him.
"What is it shitty glasses? I want to change, get out."
"Now, now, don't be such a grump. You've got another delivery!" Hanji said while beaming, not minding Levi's death glare.
"What?! Is Oluo not back yet?" Levi said with a groan.
"Nope." Hanji said and popped the 'p' sound.
"Gunther?"
"Nope."
"Eld?"
"Nu-uh." Hanji shook her head.
"Ughh. Fine!" Levi dragged a hand on his face and snatched the paper with the address from Hanji's hands.
"Get out. I still want to change." Levi waved Hanji off.
"Okay, okay." Hanji walked away, waving her hands.
Levi was working as a delivery man in this joint for two months. His last job didn't work out for him and he temporarily needs a source of cash before he finds another job, so Hanji offered him a job.
It wasn't so bad. He likes to ride motorcycles, feeling the wind as he drives, but he really hates those helmets. It's making him sweat and he can't feel the wind on his face but what can he do, it's customary in his work.
He pulled his shirt over his head and took out a small towel from his locker to wipe his body. He threw on a simple thin green shirt before putting on his uniform. He folded everything nicely before putting them inside his locker. He took the paper that Hanji gave him from his pockets and read the address.
"104th Street, unit 3025 Shiganshina Heights." Huh. That was in the nice part of the town. Levi shrugged and finished preparing himself before heading out.
Eren went to the small parking area at the back of the joint where the delivery motorcycles are. He only waited about 15 minutes before a delivery man went out with his order and prepared his bike.
Commencing Final Phase. Eren smiled to himself.
Eren approached the man and was met with a scowl. The man was short, incredibly so, and have an incinerating glare but Eren can't help but be attracted to those steel colored eyes and well defined brows, nose and oh those lips. Focus, Eren!
"What do you need brat?" The man with the handsome grumpy face bit out and spared him a glance before resuming arranging his bike.
Eren snapped out from his staring and asked, "Is that for 104th Street, unit 3025 Shiganshina Heights?"
"Uh, Yeah?" The man answered raising a fine brow but still not looking at Eren.
Since no one was around, Eren pulled down his hood and took off his sunglasses. Time to use my ultimate weapon.
"U-umm, that's actually my order aaand I really need a ride to my house, ha ha…" Eren scratched the back of his head blushing a bit and gave a bashful smile.
"Hah?" Levi finished packing everything and looked up to question whatever the heck the kid was saying but was cut short when he was met with a sight he has never seen before. Ha, he could just hear Hanji die laughing at that.
When Levi looked up he saw the most beautiful man he had ever seen. He had glowing tan skin and the brightest eyes that was so big you could get lost in them. Levi can't even tell its color. It's a mix of lush greens and ocean blues with speckles of warm yellows and it made Levi's heart go fucking wild.
"I-I was saying, can I take a ride with you?" Eren looked at him directly in the eyes and he was glad he did not die when his heart stopped. That bashful smile on the kid's face was doing weird things to him that he was definitely sure bad for the heart.
Levi snapped out of his trance and gave himself a mental slap.
Levi gave a scoff, pretending to be unaffected. "That's impossible, kid."
"Please?" Eren begged with his puppy eyes. "Just this once?"
"Then take a bus, a taxi, or walk. I'm not a public vehicle." Levi gave him an unamused look.
"I-I forgot my wallet, and I lost my phone so I can't contact anyone to pick me up and it's too far." Eren whined. "It's my order and I'm going to have to pay for it anyway when we get there. So, please?" Eren levelled up his look.
Levi stared at him for a long time in a deadpanned look. Eren just looked back at him with that pout of his and Levi was getting the urge to kiss him.
"Fine."
"Yaay!" Eren cheered and gave Levi that brightest smile of his. "Thanks, umm…"
"Levi."
"Ah! Thanks, Levi!" Eren smiled again and Levi swallowed trying to push down the heat climbing to his face.
"I'm Eren by the way!" Eren extended his hand towards Levi.
Levi stared at the hand extended to him, his brain malfunctioning and he kicked himself mentally to just take that hand already!
Levi took the hand that was offered to him and man, was it so soft. He can't help himself and decided to give a very, very light squeeze.
Levi felt reluctant to let go of Eren's hand but he had to – he doesn't want to look like a pervert – and put on his helmet.
He sat on his bike and moved a little forward to give space for Eren.
"Hop on."
Eren grinned at him and sat behind him. Eren made himself comfortable and held tight on Levi's waist. Levi stiffened at the touch but relaxed immediately, feeling the warmth of Eren's hands. Eren on the other hand can't help but blush on the hard muscles he can feel underneath Levi's clothes.
God, he has abs! Eren exclaimed inside his head. And stop being a creep. Eren scold himself.
"Okay?" Levi turned back to him and asked.
"Mm. Okay." Eren replied.
"Hold tight." Levi told Eren.
Eren nodded and hold tight he will.
