Behind the Walls
By: CorporalLevisLittleLady
Disclaimer: I own nothing, including but not limited to Attack on Titan or Okane Ga Nai.
A/N: Just a quick thing, this isn't a Eruri story, don't be confused.
A/N 2.0: Re-posted it today after hearing anything from support, there will be no explicit content on here. See my profile for more info.
Chapter 1 – Fate
Fate (n.) - the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.
It was almost midnight. The wind shook the windows of the abandon factory behind him. The rain poured down from above as if in grief of the atrocities of earth seen from above. Lighting provided a brief light in the darkness, but it was gone as soon as it came. The thunder came next, hurting his ears as the sound seemed amplified tonight.
Levi sat and wondered how he ended up like this.
Gangs, they never change. They were nothing but some local street thugs looking for some cash to go buy drugs and a nice time. His chauffeur, Farlan, had gone home for the night and Levi didn't want to wake him. So, he decided he would just walk the few blocks to his home, shouldn't be problem. Halfway home, he suddenly felt a vice tight grip on his arm pulling him, and punch land squarely on his jaw as fell into darkness.
He awoke to the feeling of rain falling all over him. He was battered. He had cuts and bruises all over his body. They had taken his jacket and by extension his wallet, phone, and keys. He slowly sat up and assessed the damage to him. Thankfully he could still move, though it pained him to do so. He limped his way over under the lip of the roof of the factory, hoping to seek shelter from the storm.
'Well this fucking sucks, some CEO of the Walls Group you are,' thought Levi.
He had been sitting here for at least an hour with no sign of the storm ever letting up anytime soon. He knew he would be able to hobble home and combat the rain, so all he could do was wait. He just sat waiting, trying to forget about the germ he was swimming in sitting here in a dirty alley, and all the germs that wormed their way in the cuts without immediate and proper care. Yes, he would have to call Hanji and make sure to get a proper examination once this was all over.
Suddenly the rain picked up. The drops fell, making a thudding against the ground, splashing up as they made impact. His arms, not shielded from the building, stung with each drop that hit. He bit his lip and held back the whimper that wanted desperately to escape. Levi wasn't the type cry whenever he scraped his knee, but every person reaches a point. After this night, he was shocked he hadn't reached it sooner. He laid his on his arms and sighed. Maybe the pain would reach the point that it could knock him out and when he awoke again, the storm will have ceased. But suddenly, the pain stopped. He raised his head, still hearing the rain, but no longer feeling its cruel drops.
That's when he saw him.
This fucking kid. He was dressed like you average college student in just a fitted tee and jeans. His hair was short and scrappy going every direction. He couldn't make out much of his form due to the darkness, but at a glance nothing about him seemed special. Then Levi noticed his eyes. His eyes reminded him of the sky before a storm. They were emerald green with a flicker of determination that could never be stomped out. Levi stared blankly at him for a few moments until he spoke.
"Are you okay?" The kid asked his voice full of concern.
Levi rolled his eyes, "What kind of question is that? Do you think I would be hanging out in a place like this, in the middle of the night, during a fucking monsoon if everything was peachy? No, I am great. Thanks for taking the time to ask."
The boy shook slightly. Perhaps Levi had been a bit harsh, but the last thing he needed was a brat questioning him. For he knew, the kid could be a part of another gang, looking for round two. He opened his mouth to tell him to move along when the guy cut him off, "Well I suppose that wasn't the best way to put that. I meant is there anything I can do to help. You seem to be having a rough time…but if you don't want my help, I guess I can just leave."
The brat took a few steps, and then turned back on his heel. He leaned over slightly offering a hand to Levi, "The least I can is help you get to some place dry. This storm only seems to be getting worse, so it's not safe for you to stay out here."
Levi sighed and begrudgingly took the kid's hand, "I just didn't want to walk home in the rain since I forgot my umbrella. I don't need your pity."
The boy smiled and handed the umbrella to Levi to hold. He then pulled his hood up and looked Levi in the eyes and replied, "Take it. I have a jacket and I only live a block away. You use it to get home before this storm gets worse. And be careful, there are some terrible people out at this time of night."
With that the kid ran off, scurrying to get home without the protection of his umbrella. Levi grunted and began to stumble home, 'Brat.'
The rest of his walk had been less than exciting. It took him twice as long as it should have due to his condition. When he made it to his building he cussed, realizing he didn't have his keys to get in. He walked over to the speaker box and buzzed his room. He called into it, "Isabel. Isabel, have you gone home yet. Please tell me you haven't left!"
He waited for a reply, but none came. 'Shit. I am going to have a talk with her about this tomorrow. I don't even have my phone to call her to open this place up…I guess there is only one thing I can do.'
His building and the one next door were twins. The complex had so many people apply to live there; they built another one right next door to accommodate them. It wasn't a surprise really. The building was in a prime location to reach any of the local corporate offices within a few blocks. It was also right in the middle of social hub the city. It was safe to say that anyone who was anyone lived there. Though the buildings looked the same, there were some slight differences. The older building was built for efficiency, not realizing the true potential they had when building it. So, when creating its younger brother, they upgraded it to be more luxurious than its predecessor. Levi lived in the older building; a home was a place to get away from life. If he wanted luxury, he would go on a cruise or order dinner from some expensive restaurant. So, his building fit him just fine.
He approached the new building's door and hit the buzzer, 'Hey, it's Levi are you still up?'
He waited for a reply, hearing nothing he figured there was no point and got ready to head back to his build when he heard a sleepy voice reply, "Levi? What are you doing at this time of night?"
Levi turned back to the call box and said, "I am glad you're up. Can you buzz me in, I will explain at your place. I am locked out and Isabel has gone home."
The voice, more awake now replied, "Sure, sure. And of course she is gone, it's one a.m. She doesn't live with you."
"Whatever," Levi said, smugly letting go the button. He hears the latch on the door click, and the opens the door and heads inside.
Levi watched the door close. He moves into the elevator and begins to try to straighten his clothes. Levi was not looking forward to getting to the top floor, but he had no way to get around it. The elevator made the all too familiar ding and he stepped out. He made his way down the short hallway and knocked on the door.
Erwin Smith, Mayor of Trost, opened the door with a yawn. Erwin had been a friend since their college years, even dating for a short time. Levi had been trying to find himself and Erwin was the only one who he was close to besides Hanji. He had assumed that was how a relationship worked, but soon he realized he couldn't be further off. Levi ended it with Erwin before things got too involved and agreed to be friends.
Erwin looked exhausted. His perfect blonde hair was messy. His ice blue eyes, hardened from years of public service, had softened slightly and filled with the familiar sand from sandman. But all the sleepiness left his face left after he took in Levi's form, "What happened?!"
"Can I come in before you interrogate me?" He asked annoyed.
Erwin pulled him in and sat him down on his couch and began removing his shirt. Levi frowned, he hated being taken in and babied like some newly orphaned child. He shoved Erwin off of him and he stood glaring at the other male, "Let me shower before you get to work. I was sitting in the rain for hours, it was disgusting."
Erwin sighed and then nodded. He stood up and walked toward his bedroom. Levi walked the opposite direction heading straight for the bathroom.
He walked in and removed his clothes slowly. Once they were removed, he chanced a glance back at the mirror. He looked like hell. He was black and blue all over. He was thankful he wasn't as cut up as he originally thought. But based on his puffy eyes and runny nose, he was going to have a cold tomorrow. He sighed and stepped into the shower and turned the water on. The warm water hit his skin, stinging a bit. He hadn't realized how cold he was until the warm water had. The soap pricked him through cuts. He quickly shampooed his hair and finished it.
Levi walked into Erwin's bedroom wearing a towel over his waist. Erwin was sitting on bed reading tomorrow's morning paper. As Levi padded into the room, his eyes left the paper and took in his form. Levi chose to ignore the slight darkened haze that covered Erwin's blue orbs. Erwin rose from the bed grabbing Levi's hand and pulling him over to his bed. Levi took a seat on the edge of the bed as Erwin grabbed his first aid kit. Erwin came back and began sanitizing his wounds, "What happened to you?"
Levi looked up at the ceiling and replied, "What do you think? While I was walking home, some thugs grabbed me knocked me out and stole my belongings. I woke up and it was raining, so I tried to wait it out and then…"
Erwin paused and looked up at the other man, "And then?"
"And then I came here and you know the rest," Levi finished, "hurry up and bandage me, I need some sleep before work tomorrow."
Erwin stood up and grabbed Levi's jaw making him look him in the eye, "There is no way in hell I am letting you go to work tomorrow. You're staying here until you're better. I'll call Hanji first thing tomorrow morning and have her come over. We need to make sure you don't have anything more than some cuts and bruises. Plus, you might come down with something from that extended time in the rain. Why didn't you walk home if you had an umbrella?"
Levi's body went rigid. Levi had avoided mentioning the boy before, but now he is in a corner. He looked up at the ceiling for a moment, and then sighed, "I just was hoping to not have to walk in the rain like this."
Erwin narrowed his eyes, but didn't question further. He finished bandaging his comrade and helped him lay down on his bed. Erwin walked around the other side and crawled into bed. As much as Levi didn't want to share a bed with the other man, he knew he couldn't sleep elsewhere in his condition. And it would be rude to ask Erwin to sleep elsewhere in his own home. Sleep took him quickly, but not before he felt Erwin pull his body against him. Levi knew he shouldn't let him do that, but he was too tired and too sore to object. He let him have his time, but he wouldn't allow anything more. Levi's mind was swimming with so many thoughts about the night as his exhaustion took him into a much needed rest.
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