He was sick. He was dying. For every second that passed the darkness slowly devoured him, inside and out. The only thing that the sickness couldn't take away was his heart. Because his heart already belonged to someone else.

Levi was everything he wasn't. He was successful. He was smart. He was handsome. He was strong. And this man was his assigned partner. He himself who had gotten this job as a police just a year ago had been paired together with the famous Levi. Yes, he was famous. Everyone knew who he was. And everyone struggled to become as good as Levi Ackerman. Because he was the one that threw most criminals into jail. Because he could fight against five and even more men simultaneously and win. He was the definition of: A good cop. And Levi Ackerman was the man he Eren Yeager had fallen in love with.

"Eren!" That familiar voice that called out to him. It was a sharp, demanding but also a rather smooth voice.

His heart skipped a beat, his throat suddenly became dry and he turned around. Almost a little careful as he met his partner's intimidating grey eyes. His face was like always, calm. At first he hadn't known what to think about this rather short man in front of him. Of course, his first impression had been that he looked kinda scary. But as time went on he had gotten used to that constant frown, sharp eyes and his quite straightforward attitude. Levi knew what he wanted, and when he knew that there was nothing that could stop him. Well except Erwin, their boss.

"Levi.." Eren stuttered out as glanced at his messy desk, knowing that he would probably get scolded by the other one.

Levi wore the usual police uniform, white shirt, black tie, black pants and a black jacket that he had thrown over his shoulder. Even though they wore the same uniform Eren couldn't help but think that Levi looked so much better in it. Well, he looked good in anything he wore. To think that soon he would never ever see this man again..

"We have a case, hurry up" Levi said and then looked at his messy desk.

Eren just braced himself for what was coming. But instead of saying anything, Levi just turned around and left. He himself remained there, stunned by the fact that the male hadn't mentioned his desk. Something was wrong. Or had something happened?

OOO

A woman, in her thirties. Blonde, 165 centimeters long, hazel brown eyes. No kids. A young lady with a bright future had been stabbed 32 times with a knife and then thrown in a container outside her apartment. Sad. So incredibly sad.

As soon as they had arrived at the scene Levi sent him away to talk with the neighbours. Which was unusual because normally Levi would keep him at his side. What was this? He couldn't help but wonder about it as he asked the regular questions to the worried and heart broken neighbours. Apparently this Lydia that they called her hadn't been troublesome at all. No, she had been very nice and no complains. They didn't know if she had any enemies though. Well, with a sigh Eren wrote down everything they said to then glance at his partner who looked at the victim. His throat became dry and his heart skipped a beat as his hands clenched around the notepad. Then suddenly, the man he loves turned around and met his gaze. His teal-green eyes widened and a familiar warmth crept up on his cheeks before he turned away. Quickly he grabbed his chest and exhaled in a shaky breath. His head started pounding, he felt weak and ill. Then a sting of pain hit him. Not now. Not now he thought as he wobbled two steps and through pure will power, managed to remain standing.

"Are you okay?" The older lady that he had interviewed said and gave him a worried glance.

He smiled and straightened his back, nodding weakly before laughing it off.

"It's nothing, just a cold".

OOO

Levi and Eren worked late that night. One after one their work friends left the office until only they remained.

They sat there, side by side. Quietly working. Once in a while Eren glanced over at his partner only to look away, again and again. Finally, Levi broke the silence.

"Eren, go and get me a cup of coffee".

With a soft sigh he stood up and then wandered off to the kitchen to fetch two cups with coffee (he might as well take one for himself too) and when he turned he was startled by the sudden appearance of Levi standing in the door opening. He was blocking his way.

"I know" he simply said with his usual stone face and slightly furrowed eyebrows.

His partner looked so calm. But he himself was starting to feel slightly worried. Knew what? What did he know? He swallowed the lump of nervousness in his dry throat. He softly bit down on his lower lip and then looked away. His hands holding the cups filled with coffee minimally trembled. Eren was terrified.

"Know what? What are you talking about?" He vaguely smiled as he took a step backwards.

Levi was so much faster to react at his action because suddenly he stood in front of him, so that their bodies almost touched. Looking at him with those intimidating eyes that had scared off so many people.

"Don't play dumb Eren. I know".

Thank you for reading my story! o3o

I'm planning to make this a short story so the next chapter will probably be the last, but I hope you're enjoying it~