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"And be nice Levi." Erwin Smith, a very taller and muscularly build blond in his late 30's, added as he took his seat next to his close friend Levi Ackerman, whose handsome and youthful face, for someone in their early 30's, remained emotionless. To Erwin's right was the cackling Zoe Hanji, whose gender was ambiguous with large brown eyes, strong jaw to counter a raw beauty in their face and slender body who almost fell of the chair, knocking over a white, standard issue SURVEY Corporations mug, which made Hanji laugh more. Levi pushed some of his onyx hair out of dark eyes, frowning as Hanji continued to laugh, the brown locks on Hanji's head bouncing all over the place. "Ok, calm down."
"Sorry, I'm just so excited! One of these people will be my personal assistance... what if we all like the same person?" Hanji said, putting their hands on their face. Erwin scratch the blond hair on top of his head, slightly confused on what to do in that situation, his already small eyebrows scrunching together even tighter.
"Fight to the death. Winner also gets the company." Levi said flatly, his dark eyes flicking over to look at them, making both of them chuckle. "I'm serious and the only person here who was taught to kill."
"Settle down, or no one gets an assistant. We have 30 applicants and 3 jobs, Levi be nice." Erwin said quietly, opening his folder with a long list of names. "It is going to be a very long day if you're not."
"I'm always nice." Hanji chucked again, receiving a glare that could kill, making the brunette shut up.
"Ready? Calmed down yet. Whoever breaks has to buy drinks later." Silence filled the room. "Good, let's get started."
Meanwhile, Eren Jaeger fiddled with the ends of his brand new suit jacket, as he watched people go in and out of the interview room as sweat dripped from his chocolate brown hair, and he quickly wiped it away. A lot of them were very, very well qualified, and all Eren had to his resume was a 3 month job at Starbucks which he got fired from after yelling at customers. A lot of people came out close to tears, rushing off, which filled the 22 year old with even fear. Taking another swig of his water, he stared at the clock. His best friend, Armin Arlet the one who convinced him to also apply for one of the three prestigious jobs of being the personal assistant to the founders of SURVEY Corporations, was currently in the interview, which was going on longer than any of the others. Armin was going to get one of the jobs because his resume was incredible, even at 23. Eren just had 'anger issues' and the fact he needed to see a therapist put a lot of people off.
When Armin came out with a huge grin on his face, Eren tried to smile back, but the stress and worry was hard to shift. Armin rushed over, and practically leaped onto the seat next to Eren. Armin was looking as handsome as always, his blond hair tied back and his long slender arms hidden behind a tight blazer, his blue eyes glittering with happiness. Eren had always said if Armin wasn't his best friend, he would be riding that boy nine ways to Sunday.
"I take it that it went well?" Eren muttered, not looking up to meet the happiness on Armin's face.
"Really well. Eren you'll do great, I'll wait here, and I think you're next." Armin said, the grin still on his face. "They're really nice surprisingly. Captain... Mr Ackerman is a bit... scary, and he didn't say much during my interview. But Ms Hanji is nice and Mr Smith is… he's really nice."
"Maybe he isn't that talkative. Or he's not interested." Armin just shrugged his shoulders, before patting Eren's back supportively.
"You'll do fine. And whatever happens, I'll buy coffee."
"It's your turn anyway."
"Eren... Jager? Jagger?" The secretary called, a look of confusion on her face.
"Jaeger..." Eren replied, used to people not being able to pronounce his last name, standing up. He was now physically shaking, as he took small steps over to the door. He looked back at Armin, who grinned and held up his thumbs as a sign of good luck, before he pushed the door the interview room, feeling like he was going to vomit all over the founders and CEO's of the World's biggest weapons and military technology manufactures in the world. Which he decided wouldn't go down well.
In the middle of the large, stainless steel table was Erwin Smith, head of all production, with blond hair and his 'signature' eyebrows, who had a kind face, smiling softly at him, but Eren knew he was a stern man when it came to his work. Erwin Smith was an intelligent man, but more importantly a handsome man with strong, stiff jaw, a defined nose and soft smile; not forgetting his incredible body that showed he had some military training behind him. To his right was the head of science, the crazy that was Hanji, grinning manically which was a tad terrifying. Eren had read some many news reports of Hanji going berserk at press conferences, yelling and screaming at reports for no reason and about very little, kicking and throwing things, however Hanji's brain power made up for that. No one was sure of Hanji's actual gender, as it changed daily, but no one is going to question it when the person works with biological and chemical warfare.
And to the left was Mr Levi Ackerman. Who was currently checking him out. Eren blushed under his strong gaze, the ex-Captain's eyebrows raised in surprise and a small grin on his face. Levi Ackerman has served 10 years in the British Marines, and was now in charge of design, development and distribution, who apparently had a habit of firing people and losing his temper quickly. Eren had seen pictures of him, but never realised how attractive he was; dark steel eyes, thin nose and a jaw line that could cut someone. The brunette blushed as he thought about how toned Levi must be under his shirt, as he made his way over to the table. As Eren sat down, he kept glancing over at Levi who then leaned over to Erwin and muttered in a low tone so Eren couldn't hear;
"Dibs." Erwin chuckled and shook his head slightly, before smiling at Eren.
"Hello Mr… Jagger?" Erwin said, as he shifted some paper work. Levi had put his notebook aside, which made Hanji snap their head to stare at him with a look of 'What do you think you are doing?'
"Jaeger. It's German." The younger man replied quietly, still shaking.
"Jaeger. Well good afternoon, how are you feeling?"
"Nervous..."
"Well don't be. You have no need to be." Eren nodded slightly, once again glancing over to Levi who was still staring at him. He smiled softly at the older man, before reluctantly trying to turn his attention back to Erwin. "Need a moment?"
"No... I'm okay." Erwin nodded with a smile (and kicked Levi in the shin), and the interview got underway.
"That's good, if you need a minute just let us know, why don't you tell us about yourself?"
"Why did you leave your last job, and why haven't you had work in a year?" Levi added, looking at his resume. Eren felt sicker, as he swallowed hard, as he began to shake again, looking into his lap.
"I... I got fired for yelling back at a rude and abusive customer... and a lot happened in that year afterwards that I needed to take time away and... if it's alright I don't want to get into it, sir. It's very personal and not really about the job."
"Of course, my apologise. But can you recite the menu?"
"What?"
"The Starbuck's menu, recite it."
"Okay... Caffe Americano, Flat White, Caffe Latte, Caffe Mocha, Cappuccino, Caramel Macchiato, Espresso, Espresso Con Panna, Espresso Macchiato, Flavoured Latte, Iced Caffè Americano, Iced Caffè Latte, Iced Caffè Mocha, Iced Caramel Macchiato, Iced Flavoured Latte, Iced Skinny Flavoured Latte, Skinny Flavoured Latte and White Chocolate. That's the regal, all year menu, at Halloween they do a Pumpkin Spiced Latte. That's just the coffees. There are 13 different types of teas and other cold drinks."
"All you need to remember is I like a skinny Latte." Levi said, and Eren nodded.
"I apologise for him. You were telling us about yourself." Erwin added, making a note.
"I'm 22. I am currently studying part time for a degree in Law, because I want to help people. I want to help get rid of the problems of today and the scum that cause it. I look after my sister too, she is in High school, her senior year, and we're on our own. She works at a cute little cafe, but I don't want her paying the bills. She should be out with her friends. I played football in High School. That's not relevant, sorry I'm rambling."
"No it's fine. That's very noble of you. What do you know about what we do here at SURVEY?"
"Yes. The company was founded by... well, you, Mr Smith, in 2009, along with Zoe Hanji, in order to help the troops and police. Mr Ackerman joined in 2011 after military service. You are the top providers of military grade technology and weapons, supplying across the globe, and are very strict on who you supply too." Erwin smiled, making notes as Eren spoke.
"Good. Most people don't do their research."
"One of your emergency contact's in your therapist, care to explain?" Levi asked, leaning forward slightly to rest his elbow on the table. Eren went bright red, looking down. "You don't have to answer now, but if you are successful you'll have to tell me why."
"No... My father was a doctor, and when I was 9, he took me to see one of his regal patients, the man had some long standing health problem, and when we got there we found them dead on the floor, shot and stabbed. Some guys wanted to sell the women into prostitution because of her heritage... their daughter had been taken. I was sent to a safe place when I found her close by, and the men... I stabbed two of them, one of them a lot... to save her and myself, in self-defence, they were going to kill us both. She's now my sister, Mikasa." Erwin looked shocked, Levi smiled a little whilst Hanji grinned, leaping forward.
"REALLY!? WOW! That is brave!" Hanji yelled, practically lying on the table now. "Were you scared? How much blood was there? Oh my god that is sooo cool!"
"No... and a lot?" Levi smiled at him and Eren smiled back. The two were locked in their stares, soft smiles on their faces, before Eren subconsciously bit his bottom lip. Eren couldn't help but smile at the much older man, who seemed to be just as interested, as he returned the eye flirting, but he was the one to break the stare, looking over to Erwin, urging Eren to do the same. "So, the therapist thing is just a precaution thing, I have to see her 3 times a year just to make sure I'm coping."
"That is so cool you're a total badass." Eren threw Hanji a lopsided grin, trying to be thankful for the compliment, as well as shaking off the memory. "I think after dragging up all of your personal history, we should end the interview there."
"Well then, thank you very much Eren. We'll be in touch shortly if you're successful." Eren stood up, shaking hands with everyone before leaving very quickly, blushing at the face he held Levi's hand. The onyx haired man had winked at him as the shock hands, and was currently having a mental giggle at how cute the brunette was when he blushed.
"I saw you eye flirting with him!" Hanji yelled, pointing at Levi. The man glared back. "You like him, like like-like him, if it were a private interview you'd have him bent over the desk and calling you Mr Ackerman as you fucking him hard up the ass, I saw the looks. He'd have the job as soon as he walked in if you had your way. We should have done that and put video cameras in here. Blackmail!" Erwin tried to get rid of that image, pulling a face as Hanji cackled.
"What the fuck is 'eye flirting'?" Levi replied, his face emotionless. "But I do want him, I also called dibs." Erwin frowned, handing over the application form. Levi raised an eyebrow in confusion, but took the piece of paper anyway, pulling out his phone.
"His number is on the sheet, phone him for a date and then you can tell him he hasn't got the job." Erwin said as Levi cocked his head slightly in confusion. "You can't fuck your assistant, so he can't have the job if you want to do... what Hanji said. Never getting that out of my head, I'll need a therapist."
"Have you taken a shit recently, because you've got something stuck up your ass?"
"They were totally eye flirting." Hanji added, bouncing like a school kid in excitement. Erwin sighed, looking at Hanji with a look of 'you're not helping'. "I say yes. It'll be good for Levi, having someone to cuddle in the office instead of fucking whores all weekend." Levi stuck his middle finger up at his college, who giggled. "Oh come on Erwin, how bad is it really? Eren's cute and it's Levi's assistant, he does most of the work himself and didn't want an assistant until Eren came in."
"It's a terrible idea. He's 22. Levi's 12 years older than him."
"At least I haven't got wrinkles, you fucking grandpa. And you got too friendly with that blonde boy." Levi added, now directing his middle finger in Erwin's direction. Erwin sighed, rubbing his forehead before turning to look at Levi, who was adding Eren's number to his phone. Erwin frowned again, before thinking about the idea. Levi was a close friend, and it would stop him complaining all the time about how shit his job was.
"I can't believe this... Fine. Go get him." Levi got up and walked calmly, but quickly, to find Eren, who had practically ran out of the office and was currently in the elevator, fumbling this a pack of cheap cigarettes when Levi put his hand on the door, forcing it open. Eren jumped, dropping the pack on the floor, and Armin chuckled. Eren was now bright red, trying to clear up his mess, bending down and not looking at Levi.
"Did I forget something Mr Ackerman?"
"Congratulations Eren Jaeger, you are going to be my personal assistant. Be here at 9 on Monday with a skinny latte and we will get started. And don't smoke them around me, they are disgusting. I will buy you a better make." Eren just stared at him, before grinning ear to ear. Levi's face remained emotionless, and Armin's jaw dropped in utter disbelief.
"Thank you so much Mr Ackerman, thank you thank you, I won't let you down. Thank you so much."
"I look forward to seeing you then." As the door shut, Eren turned to Armin, a look of complete shock and happiness on his face, whilst Armin folded his arms with a look of annoyance.
"Oh my..."
"I can't believe you got the job because he wants you. I'm sure that's not allowed. What if I don't get a job now because one of the CEO's thinks about you naked? I am sure it's against policy to sleep with your boss. If you sleep with him I will end you Eren."
"Shut up Armin you can't even kill ants, you'll get one too... Do you think he does fancy me? We may have eye flirted. Oh fuck, I really need this job Armin, I don't want to have to turn it down? He's really hot."
"We're not 12, I am not having this conversation like school girls in a lift."
"Do you want to come over and have a sleepover and then talk about it?" Armin hit his arm playfully. "Oh my god my boss wants to fuck me... What do I do?!" Armin just shrugged, as Eren picked up his cigarettes and popped them in his pocket, blushing to himself. He felt giddy again, as they stepped out of the elevator and out into the cool September air, sighing into it as the dove into the closest cafe. They chatted quietly until Eren's phone began to beep, and he couldn't help but smile at the message.
'I saved your number, save this one in case you need anything- Levi'.