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Every once in a while, the Scouting Legion would have a day or so off. A day to relax. To catch up on rest. To (try) not worry about their daily duties. No one really spoke of the titans, save for Hanji who lived and breathed it. Eren had to quickly leave the headquarters before she could drill him on any more questions or experiments.

He hurried out through the trees and sat down in the grass. It really was peaceful where they were. Tall trees and soft grass; there was a small creek not too far away. Eren nestled in the grass, resting at the base of a tree. He watched the blue sky and moving clouds through the branches; the leaves falling in the gentle wind.

He yawned and started to close his eyes, resting an open book on his chest. A faint rustle stirred him back awake and he opened his eyes, sitting up a little. He half expected an animal; more so Hanji than an animal, wanting to ask him questions or run another experiment.

But to his surprise, both were wrong, and he was currently fine with being very wrong.

Levi walked into view, stretching his arms above his head and across his body. His clothes were casual; the most casual Eren had ever seen him in. He was a sweating mess too. Eren had overheard him, about an hour before, inform everyone he was going out for a quick run.

Eren sank lower, raising his book, and watching the lance corporal from over the top of the binding. Levi had his back turned and hadn't noticed Eren yet. He stretched again, pulling his shirt off and over his head, tossing it aside. He flopped down by the stream and splashed water on to his face.

The water hit his back just right, the tone muscles glistening. He pushed his hair back from his face, water dripping down his neck and to his chest. Eren felt his cheeks heat up and leaned over, just a tiny bit, to get a better view of his arms.

Levi shook his hands of excess water and picked up his shirt, tossing it over his shoulder. He looked around and Eren swallowed hard.

He was practically on his side, staring around a bush. Hell, Levi probably even looked that way because he could feel Eren staring at him like a hungry animal. Levi narrowed his eyes and Eren looked down at his book.

"What the fuck are you doing, brat?"

"Uh…I…I was just reading, sir," Eren said, looking back up. "And then…I saw movement and looked up and just…saw you…"

Levi made his way over. Eren sat up straight against the tree, swallowing hard. Levi flopped in front of him, tossing his shirt on the book. Eren carefully dumped the wet shirt off his hands and onto the grass.

"What are you reading?" Levi asked, nodding his head at the book. He leaned on one arm, running a hand through his hair again.

"Just…a book my friend had," Eren said. He held it out and Levi took it, flipping through the pages. "It's about different landscapes around the world. Outside the walls. Fire-waters—"

"Lava."

"Giant lakes—"

"Oceans. Salt water."

"Deserts with...How do you know all of this? Have you seen it?"

Levi shook his head and handed the book back. "I've read about it. Never seen it in person."

"Hm…one day then. Right? Once all the titans are eliminated."

Levi shrugged, rolling on to his back. He looked up at the trees. "Optimistic little shit."

Eren smiled a little and crawled closer, looking the corporal over. He chewed his bottom lip nervously, his body starting to burn. Levi raised an eyebrow.

"What now?"

Eren swallowed with difficulty. He sank back, a flush of red on his cheeks. Levi held up a hand and curled a finger at him. Eren moved closer again.

Levi reached up, running his hand through Eren's hair. He pulled him close and placed a light kiss to his lips. Eren did not resist. He melted right into the kiss, humming a little into Levi's lips.

"You're so needy," Levi said, kissing him again. "And gross and horny. You're such a teenage brat."

Eren huffed and opened an eye. Levi's eyes were closed but his expression was firm. Passionate. Eren felt his heart race and adjusted himself, slowly crawling on top of the corporal's body. Levi hissed at his lips but Eren didn't stop. He reached up, grabbing Levi's wrists and pinning them to the ground. It was a daring move, one that often received a slap to the face soon after.

But after running, Levi was not putting up much of a protest. It was a change; a nice one from the usual rough and demanding fingers (not that rough and demanding was bad; it was pretty damn good). To have that little ounce of control over the situation.

"See? Gross."

Eren leaned down and bit him on his lips, pushing down harder on Levi's wrists, just to make sure he couldn't escape. Levi bit back, just as hard. Eren could feel blood on his lips, so he moved, kissing at Levi's jawline.

"Don't think about turning into a titan," Levi said. "I'd still kill you. Even without my gear—oh!"

Eren nipped at the corporal's neck, suckling lightly. He took in Levi's sweaty scent and the sweet noises he made. It was so very rare that Levi ever made any sound. And now…

"You're so gross. It's dirty out here," Levi said, trying to pull away. "And I'm filthy. At least let me take a bath before you try and fuck me."

"I love you, corporal," Eren said into Levi's neck. "It doesn't matter to me how clean you are."

A choking noise escaped Levi's mouth. Eren pulled away, looking down at him. The corporal's eyes were wide, filled with worry. Eren let him go and sat back.

"W-What's wrong sir…?"

Levi sat up, pushing Eren back. He scrambled to his feet and grabbed his shirt.

"I'm leaving."

"W-why? Sir? What did I do? What did I say…?" Eren cried, jumping up and running after him. Levi turned, holding a hand out and stopping Eren where he stood.

"No," Levi said. "Just…stay here. Don't follow me. I need…a moment."

"C-Corporal…"

"Please. That's an order."

Eren felt his throat swell. He nodded slowly, looking down. "Y-Yes sir…"

Levi took a deep breath and turned away again. Without another word, he walked off, leaving Eren alone. Eren felt that swelling spill over and into tears down his face. That was when it hit him.

The corporal doesn't love him back.