"Alright brat, I only have two rules: Keep the room clean, and if you decide you want to fuck somebody don't do it while i'm in the room and leave a sock on the door so I don't walk in." The smile faded from Eren's face as he thought to himself 'this is going to be a long year.'

The four were left staring at each other until Erwin spoke up. "Well, Levi, Hanji said she would call you to talk about us meeting up later. I'm guessing she told you based on your yelling when we walked in?" "Yea, she called and told me to get my antisocial ass out and get some tonight." Erwin chuckled. "Sounds like Hanji." Eren and Armin were left staring at each other, confused on whether or not they should speak. Eren's phone went off, blasting his Death Note ringtone. He pulled it out of his pocket seeing Mikasa's name across the screen.

(I'm going to put phone calls in bold)

Eren: Hello

Mikasa: Hey Eren, I grabbed your guitar. What's your dorm number so I can bring it to you?

Eren: It's 216 but I told you I was done with music.

Mikasa: And I don't care what you said, you will thank me later. Be there in 5.

Once he hung up, Eren groaned in frustration. "Was that Mikasa?" Armin asked. "Yea. I told her I was done with music but she brought my guitar anyways." Armin and Eren talked while waiting for Mikasa. Across the room Erwin and Levi were having a discussion of their own. "Ok Erwin, you clearly have a crush on the coconut." Erwin blushed a rose pink. "What if I do? It's not like you have much room to talk. Don't think I didn't notice your face when Eren walked in." Levi shot a death glare at Erwin. "I do not!" Levi whispered yelled to try and prove his point without the two brats hearing what he was saying. "Ok, whatever you say. But when you end up realizing you like him just remember I told you so." Levi rolled his eyes. Before either pair could continue their conversations there was a knock on the open door, followed by a raven-haired girl walking in with a guitar case in her hand. "Here." She spoke. Eren rolled his eyes. "Mikasa, I told you I quit music and to leave this." He said gesturing to the case. "I don't give a flying fuck what you said Eren. I can't let you just quit something that you love." "Who said I still loved it? I haven't even played in years." "Dammit Eren just suck it up and play. She's been gone for 5 years. Mom wouldn't want you to give up, your music made her so happy." Their argument was getting a little out of control so Armin stepped in. "Will you guys shut the hell up!? If you've forgotten already there are other people in the room and this dumbass conversation is making one hell of a first impression." Eren and Mikasa starred wide-eyed at Armin. "Armin when the hell did you start cursing?' asked Eren. "When I got tired of yours and Mikasa's bullshit." Levi and Erwin were just looking at each other, not sure what to do. Mikasa sighed and walked out the door, telling Eren to think about what she said as she left. Walking over to the two older males, Armin sighed, starting his apology. "Sorry about that. Sibling bickering." "It's fine, say Armin, you seem stressed. Would you and Eren like to come out with me, Levi, and our other friend Hanji? We are about to head out to this cafe nearby" Asked Erwin. Blushing a bit, Armin stuttered out a reply. "Y-yea, I'd love t-to. What about you Eren?" Armin asked, turning around to see his best friend staring at the case that was sitting on the floor in front of him. Eren looked up, the life seemed like it was drained from his eyes. Levi took notice of this and his glare softened. Seeing Eren like this made Levi's chest hurt. "No, i'm going to stay in tonight. Have fun though." "Are you sure your ok Eren?" Asked Armin. "Yea. I'm fine. I just waited till the last minute to pack so I was up all night and now i'm tired, you know me, I always procrastinate." "Ok then, see you tomorrow." Erwin, Levi, and Armin then left to get Hanji and eat. Before he shut the door, Levi looked back at Eren, the pain in his chest returning. Although his alpha was telling him to stay and comfort him, he ignored it and closed the door. He didn't even know this kid, so why was he hurting? Why did his alpha want him to stay? Was Eren even an omega? He tried to get these questions out of his head as the night went on. Despite his efforts, he could stop think about Eren. He knew he was hurting and it ate at him the entire time. The others took notice of this and asked multiple times if he was okay in which he would scoff and say he was fine, but they saw right through it. "Levi, what is up with you tonight?" Asked Hanji. Erwin looked at Levi and was finally able to piece it together. But to confirm his theory, we would need to ask Armin a couple questions about what had happened earlier in the dorm. "Hey Armin, do you think you can explain a little about what happened earlier with that girl?" Armin looked at Erwin, a little confused about what that has to do with finding out what was wrong with Levi. "Uh sure. That was Mikasa, Eren's adopted sister. Eren didn't want to bring his guitar and Mikasa decided to bring it anyways" Armin paused, not really sure if he sold continue. As Erwin was about to speak, Levi spoke up for the first time that night. "Why did he quit music?" Armin sighed. "Eren used to play and sing all the time. He couldn't put the thing down. And when his mother got sick Eren started only playing for her. He would go into her room and play and sing whatever she asked for. SHe always encouraged him to do what he loved. The last time he played was at her funeral. After that, he refused to sing and went into a shell. We tried to get him to play again, but he could find the will to touch it ever again. Time goes on and when your having to support yourself just so you can eat, all you can really think about is school and work." Hanji gasped. "That's terrible." Levi looked down at his hands. All that story did was make him feel worse. As he replayed what Armin had said in his head, something stuck out in his mind. "You said he had to support himself, what about his dad?" Levi asked. "I'll leave that story for him to tell." There was a moment of silence and the other three went back to talking. What did "I'll leave that story for him to tell" mean? Is it really that bad that he can't say? Meanwhile at the dorms, Eren stood, still staring at the case. Tears rolled down his cheeks as memories played in his head.

7 years old:

"Mom look at what I can do!" Little 7 year old Eren and his mother were at the mall, trying to get christmas presents for their family and friends. While browsing the different stores, they came across a music store and Eren had drug his mother in. He was now strumming a guitar like a natural. His mother, Carla, was smiling at her son. He was her pride and joy. "That's great baby, maybe if your good santa will get you one. Eren put his hand on his hip. "Mom i'm to old for santa, I know he isn't real." He said in his best big kid voice. Carla grinned. "Ok you caught me, maybe if your good dad will get you one for christmas.

11 years old:

Ever since he received a guitar when he was 7, Eren had been addicted. He could master any music you gave him and now he had a surprise for his mom. Hey mom, sit down. I wanna show you something. You ready Mikasa? When Eren was 9 Mikasa came to live with them when her parents, good friends of Grisha's, had died on a car crash. Mikasa nodded her head and brought in their mother's favorite tea and gave her a cup and sat down to watch. This was Eren's gift to his mom for her birthday. He started playing and singing Carla's favorite song. By the end, she was in tears. "Oh my god Eren that was beautiful!" After that, singing became a regular thing for him.

12 years old:

It had been 3 month since Carla was diagnosed. She went downhill quickly, and was currently on bed rest. Eren came in everyday and would sing whatever she requested. When he finished with the days song, he began to get up from the bed but was pulled back down by his mother. "Eren, promise me you will never give up. You have a gift. Your voice is so beautiful and should be shared with others. So please, even when i'm gone, share it" Eren began to cry. "Don't talk like that mom, your not dy-" "Just promise me." Carla interrupted. Eren nodded his head. "I promise."

13 years old:

Of course it has to rain today, what is this an anime? Eren thought to himself. HIs mother had passed 3 days before and he was about to play one last time for his mother. He stood up in front of the crowd and began to sing. He sang his out and cried half way through. By the end, everyone was in tears. All Eren could do is stare. His mother was really gone. In the following days, he stared at the guitar sitting in the corner on his room. Anger and sadness boiled inside of him and he stood up, trashed his room, and hid the guitar in the back of his closet.

Present

Eren bent down, unlatched the case, and slowly pulled the guitar out. He sat on his bed, just feeling the instrument. After god knows how long, he brought his hand to the strings and began strumming the first cord to a familiar song, and subconsciously began to sing.

When the days are cold

And the cards all fold

And the saints we see

Are all made of gold

When your dreams all fail

And the ones we hai

Are the worst of all

And the bloods run stale

I want to hide the truth

I want to shelter you

But with the beast inside

Theres nowhere we can hide

No matter what we breed

We still are made of greed

This is my kingdom come

This is my kingdom come

When you feel my heat

Look into my eyes

Its where my demons hide

Its where my demons hide

Don't get close

It's dark inside

It's where my demons hide

It's where my demons hide

When the curtain's call

Is the last of all

When the lights fade out

All the sinners crawl

So they dug your grave

And the masquerade

Will come calling out

At the mess you made

Don't want to let you down

But i am hell bound

Though this is all for you

Don't want to hide the truth

No matter what we breed

We still are made of greed

This is my kingdom come

This is my kingdom come

When you feel my heat

Look into my eyes

It's where my demons hide

It's where my demons hide

Don't get to close

It's dark inside

Its where my demons hide

Its where my demons hide

They say it's what you make

I say it's up to fate

It's woven in my soul

I need to let you go

Your eyes, they shine so bright

I want to save their light

I can't escape this now

Unless you show me how

When you feel my heat

Look into my eyes

It's where my demons hide

It's where my demons hide

Don't get too close

It's dark inside

Its where my demons hide

Its where my demons hide

Unknowing to Eren, Levi had left the cafe and was standing outside the door. For some reason all he wanted to do was see Eren. When he arrived to the door, he heard singing. He recognized it as Erens voice and stood outside to listen. Eren finished in tears, it felt so good to play again. He truly did miss it. As Eren took a deep breath, trying to regulate his breathing again, wh heard the door open. He looked over to see Levi looking at him intensely. But not with the usual hard glare, with soft eyes, full of love. "Your voice is beautiful." Levi spoke up. Just now realizing that Levi had heard him, his eyes went wide.