Eren sat in class and lazily twirled his pencil in his hand. He was bored out of his mind and didn't really know what to fucus on, other than the incredibly boring lesson. He was snapped out of his lazy state by a hard smack on the back of his head. It was his friend Mikasa, a beautiful, strong, smart and very frightening girl.

"Eren" she said in her cool, calm voice with a slight tone of sterness. Eren rolled his eyes knowing the lecture was coming

"You know you need to pay attention. If you don't, how do you expect to pass? I am not letting you out of my sights, and that means you are not getting held behind a grade".

Eren just sighed and pretended to do his work so she would stop her nagging but instead started to doodle. He drew pictures of giant creatures eating Jean Kirshstein, his "friend", if you could really call him one. Before he knew it the bell was ringing and he was jumping out of his seat, ready to leave.

"E-Eren! hold on!" Armin, also one of Eren's friends, said as he quickly grabbed his things. Mikasa, Eren and Armin left the classroom and headed for the cafeteria. They arrived and quickly got their lunch before making their way over to their usual spot with all their friends. As usual, Sasha trying to steal everyone's food, Connie messing with everyone, Annie, Reiner and Bertolt all sitting at the far corner of the table and the rest just chatting amoungst themselves. Eren chuckled as sat down to great his friends.

Levi, Hanji, Petra, Eld, Oluo and Gunther sat on the school's roof top. Well at least the others were, Levi just liked how it was quiet. They were the Seniors of Titan High, though this group weren't like the other kids and socialized with everyone. They were like the outcasts. Not many people liked them and they seemed to find each other, forming a group of social outcasts. Not everyone hated them though. There were a fair share who were nice to Petra. Some thought Hanji was crazy but others found her quite fun to be around. People thought Oluo was a show off but for some it didn't bother them. Eld had a beutiful girlfriend who loved him dearly. Gunther had some friends outside their little group.

But for Levi, he wasn't sure if there was anyone who truly cared for him. Sure there was Petra, Hanji and the gang. He had a close friend Erwin that he'd known a long time, but he was more like a fatherly figure in his life. Levi's parents had gotten divorced when he was in Middle School. He lived with his mother now, who was a hard worker, and when he'd get home she'd always be there, sitting in her rocking chair on the porch. But even with those people in his life he felt...well, unloved.

He broke free from his thoughts when he smelled the familiar smell of cigarettes. Oluo. He did it because he thought it was cool but Levi hated the smell.

"Oi, quit that disgusting habit. It do you better and I hate that smell" He said annoyed. Oluo chuckled and took a long drag on the cigarette.

"Who do you think you are? You can't tell me what to do! Just cause Petra calls you Heichou doesn't mean you actually are. Hey Petra want one?" He held out a cigarette to her but she shook her head.

"Smoking isn't good for the lungs, and if my dad smelled it on me I'd be in big trouble" She replyed.

"Che, suit yourself" Oluo said while taking another long drag. Levi reached over and grabbed the cigarette out of his mouth before throwing it off the roof top.

"Hey! That was my last one!" Olou yelled, jumping to his feet.

"And if will be you're final one." Levi said coldly, also standing up. Hanji also stood and moved her way in between the two angry boys, putting her hands up to both of them.

"Come on guys, stop it. We're all friends here and we shouldn't be fighting about something so silly. Levi just try to sit farther from Oluo when he does this so you won't have to smell it and Olou if you must, just buy another pack. It's not going to be so bad to go without smoking for a couple more hours".

Levi rolled his eyes and sat next to Eld who was texting his girlfriend. Oluo sat back down next to Petra.

"Guy's I gotta' go." Eld said getting up.

"Girlfriend?" Gunther asked.

"Yea. heheh." he blushed.

"Well go see her. We'll see you later" Petra said motioning her hands, telling him to go.

"Thanks. See ya' later!" Eld climbed down the ladder and disappeared. Levi layed down and looked at the clouds. It had always been so peaceful up on their little spot. Yes he called Petra said, sounding a little their spot, because no one else went up on the roof. Only them.

"Hey, Do you guys want to cut class?" He asked the four.

"Sorry. Me and Oluo have football practice" Gunther said.

"I have a test today and if I miss it, I'll fail which my dad won't be too happy with" Petra said nervously.

"Yea, I got class with Petra so see ya' around heichou." Hanji said as she walked over to the ladder. The others followed leaving Levi behind. They all just want to get away from me, I just know it, Levi thought. He layed up there for a few more minutes then decided to leave since it was lonely.

Levi got to the hallway, seeing as the other kids were heading to class. He strolled down the hall, not really making any effort to get to his class. Suddenly he bumped into something and looked up. Some kid, maybe younger since he'd never seen him in any of his classes, but much taller. He stared for a moment the turquoise eyes looking down at him before the boy rudely pushed past him, followed by a tall girl with long black hair and a fairly smaller boy with blonde.

"Watch where ya' going, shorty." The boy said. Levi turned on his heel and grabbed his shoulder.

"You want to try saying that to my face? Asshole." Levi growled. He was clearly very pissed off at the short remark. The brunette turned around, furrowed brows and stepped closer.

"Watch where you're going, shorty." He repeated. A crowd had formed, seeing as there was a fight going on to entertain them. There was a low but loud "Oooooooohh" and the crowd closed in closer. Levi wasn't about to let some younger brat push him around. He really didn't want to get into another fight since it really upsetted his mother, but this kid was seriously pissing him off.

"I'll give you one more chance kid. Just walk away and we don't have to start anything." he said as calm as he could.

"Hah! Kid? So you're older than me? Wow, now I kinda feel bad for picking on a little shrimp like you. Must be sad living as a short ass, what? Sophmore? Oh lord please don't tell me you're seriously a Senior!?" The boy scoffed. Levi was done. He swung his arm back and thrusted his fist into the taller boy's face, causing him to fall back.

"Eren!" the raven haired girl called. She looked over to Levi with a menacing glare but the blonde boy held her back.

"Mikasa don't! You could get in really big trouble!" the boy pleaded.

"Armi-"

"Don't worry. That didn't even hurt." Eren said as he slowly got up, wiping a bit of blood from the corner of his mouth.

"Ready for more?" Levi asked, cocking an eyebrow.

"Hah! You think you're 'mister tough guy' don't cha'?" Eren snickered.

"Well you seem to think you are." Levi retorted cooly. Eren stepped forward throwing his fist forward. He swung at Levi, only to have his fist caught. There was a gasp, and kids who knew Levi's reputation knew what was coming for Eren. Levi swiftly jumped behind Eren, bringing his arm back and bending it in a very painful way. He brought his foot up and pushed Eren roughly down to his knee's, making sure to keep a tight grip on the boy's arm. Eren grunted in pain, while squirming around to get free, only making the pain worse.

Suddenly, a heavy hand firmly gripped Levi's shoulder, causing him to turn his head. The once roaring crowd came to a complete silence. The teacher, , was looking down at the two with a death threatening glare, that even scared Levi slightly. Levi quickly let go, letting Eren fall face down onto the cold floor.

"What are you two dumbasses doing?" He questioned in a stern voice. Eren quickly stood up next to Levi and doing their school salute.

"We're v-very sorry sir!" Eren quickly apologized.

"Trash duty. Saturday morning. be there." said in a menacing voice. The two boy nodded their head's in obidence. The teacher turned on his heel and took a few steps.

"I'll be calling your parents." He said then slowly made his way down the hall.

Levi slowly walked home, not really wanting to go but knew he had to. He came to the small walk way, lined with flowers his mother had planted, some were wilting. I'll need to water them again, he thought. He slowly stepped onto the porch where his mother sat in her rocking chair.

"Hey mom." he said softly. She didn't reply.

"Mom?" he said, slight more worried tone to his voice. His mother shot him a look and then returned looking out over the porch. Levi knew she was upset about him getting into another fight, she always was when he did. He stepped closer to her and gently grasped her hand. She yanked away and continued to ignore him.

"Mom I'm sorry! There was this kid, he was being a jerk! I was just defen-"

"Always excuses with you! You're just like your father. Always getting into fights, making excuses, lies, sneaking out and constantly getting into trouble. This is why I left him." She scolded. Levi looked down and let his hand drop to it's side.

"Mom I-I'm sorr-"

"Just get inside."

"Mo-"

"Rivaille. Get inside." Levi stood there for a moment, hoping that if he stood there long enough she might change her mind, stand up and give him a hug, something to comfort him, like when he was little. He wanted to cry on her shoulder so badly, get all his anger and frustration out, tell her "But mom I don't pick on them, they pick on me!" But she remained looking out to the street, her hard gaze.

He took a step back before running into the house, up to his room and slamming the door loudly.

Eren quietly crept into the dark house. It reaked of alcohol, making his nose cringe.

"Eren." he heard his father's drunken call. He made his way, ever so carefully, into the living room.

"Y-Yes dad." he stuttered.

"I got a call today. So you were beatin' the shit out of some kid eh?" his dad growled. Eren gulped and his breath quickened.

"W-Well y-you see-"

"Eren get cher' ass over here." his dad slurred, taking another slug of his beer. Eren causiously stepped over the empty beer bottles and cans and stood infront of his father where he sat in his big chair. His father stood up, towering over the young boy like some giant.

"What would ya' mother think ya' prick?" He roared, shoving Eren. He stummbled back slightly but caught his balance. Eren's words caught in his throat at the mention of his late mother.

"She'd think you were a fucking disgrace!" His dad answered for him. Eren shut his eyes tightly, knowing what would come next.

"You think it's fun beatin' on people smaller than ya'? Well? If you think it's so god damn'd funny maybe I should teach ya' a lesson!" he yelled. He shoved Eren down to the floor roughly and began showering him with multiple blows. Eren cried out in pain, knowing no one would come to save him. His father swung his foot back, then kicked him straight in the stomach, knocking the wind out of him. Eren coughed and weezed for air but he was kicked again.

Finally, the man stopped to let Eren catch his breath as he watched the boy grab his stomach in pain.

"Get out of my sight, you flithy abomination." He grumbled. Eren pushed himself weakly off the ground with the remaining strength he had. Luckily, the railing of the stairs was close enough to grab onto so he could pull himself up. He staggered up the stair slowly until he reached his room.

Eren plopped down on his bed, but cringed from the pain all throughout his body. Soon he passed out.