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I walked out of class, stretching my arms above my head.
"God, I never thought that I would make it till summer. Plus, I didn't sign up for any summer classes," I laughed.
"Hey, Reiner is holding a party tonight, you coming?" Armin questioned.
"No, I just feel like… relaxing today." However, in reality, Levi called me last night for dinner. There is no way that I would turn this down. I didn't even think that he'd actually call, so I am pretty excited.
"Skipping out on a party? That's not like you Jaeger," Jean shouted from across the hall as he walked through the corridor. I remained silent as he passed Armin and I. I gave him a nasty look and he returned it.
"I never get what is going on between the two of you, can't let go of each other's throats," Armin said, who I had no idea was still walking beside me.
"He's just an asshole, and that's all there is to it," I grunted. Then Armin and I parted ways and I started home in excitement.
I have been waiting, but now it was almost 8. Levi and I decided to meet up at a crosswalk by my house around 8:30. I was stuck on debating whether i should wear a suit or not. I didn't want to wear the wrong thing for a different scenario. After thinking about everything, I decided upon wearing normal clothes, besides he does have a girlfriend. That means there is no reason for why he would take me anywhere fancy. I was done getting ready at exactly 8:17, so I walked down the stairs.
"Shit, I forgot my keys in the house," I blurted out loud. I sprinted back inside and searched frantically for my keys. When I finally found them on the kitchen table, I ran back out the door, making sure I lock it. However, I looked back at the street to see a black Mercedes pulled up by my apartment.
"Hey, sorry for short notice, but I decided to pick you up. That aside, why are you wearing common clothes to dinner reservations? Do you not have a suit? No worries, we have time to stop by the store or something, just get in," Levi greeted me.
"Wait, suit? Oh, I see, I have one upstairs. I can go grab it real quick," I said as I started to walk up the stairs.
"Just get in, I can just buy you one. Besides, we are wasting time. So get in." I didn't object and got in the front seat.
We arrived in the shopping district and stopped by a store. Inside, I found prices that were out of the roof.
"I could never afford something as expensive as any of these, I know another place." I murmured with uncertainty.
He handed me a few different types and colors, "Try these on."
"Did you hear anything I said? I can't buy these," I almost shouted.
"How are you so dense? I'm buying one for you! Now go try these on," he commanded. I grabbed them from his hands and popped inside the dressing room.
I tried on plenty of the suits and modeled them outside of the dressing room. Then Levi nodded in confirmation. I took off the the suit and walked out. Levi snatched the clothing out of my arms as I only begun to observe the price tag.
"H-hey Levi!" but he was already at the register before I could say anything.
"Just shut up and put this back on." He placed the suit in my arms and ushered me back into the dressing room.
Back in the car, I felt slightly awkward. Mostly for reason being that the man who I was watching in amazement before was now buying me expensive clothes and taking me to dinner. I can't really say no to anything he does though, it's as if something is preventing me. Though, I do inquire to why he is doing such things to me. The fact that I am male and that he is dating someone makes me really wonder what he wants. I can't come up with anything. I suddenly get lost in thought.
"Eren? Eren? Hey, we're here." Levi informed me.
"Hm? Oh, sorry. Let's hurry up and go in," I exclaimed. He looked away quickly and opened his door.
When we walked in, my eyes lit up in excitement, "I have never been in a place like this before. It's… Gorgeous." The waiter guided us to a table with fantastic view. Everything was so fancy and beautiful here, it was no surprise that there was only 2 couples here.
"Have you told your girlfriend about dinner tonight? I wouldn't want to… upset her," I asked nervously.
"Girlfriend? What makes you think I have a girlfriend?" he questioned.
"Eh? Well, um, I mean. A guy like you is bound to have a lucky girl by his side right?" I quickly ranted. "Well, weren't you with a girl at the, uh, cafe. I thought you and her have a… relationship?" I grumbled at my softest voice.
"I'm taking you on a date and you think I have a girlfriend," he giggled. "The girl's name is Hanji and she is my editor." I fell silent as I put my head down.
"By the way, did I hear you say lucky?" he chuckled.
I flushed, "Uh, well, I…" My voice felt like it wasn't working. Purely out of luck, the waiter came to receive our orders upon drinks. We were offered wine and Levi happily took that offer up.
"Getting off what we were talking before, I want to know a bit about you. What campus do you study at?"
"Oh! Mostly at Wall Maria. I'll assume that you are a writer, as you mentioned an editor."
"I am, I actually have one of my books with me, and this is my pen name," he said as he handed me a book. What I saw, amazed me, the book he handed me was written by one of my favorite authors.
"Are you serious? I love this book, I've probably read it about a thousand times! I love all your other work as well! I can't believe that I actually get to, meet you!"
"Thank you, I really am honored. As an author, it lifts my spirits to know that my books are enjoyable. Anyways, what do you major in?" he inquired.
"Performing Arts," I replied with a lot of certainty in my voice. Though, I felt like I blushed, so I pulled the menu up. I swear I saw him smirk as I did this, then he took a look at his too.
"You can order what you want, I will pay." My voice was stuck again! I couldn't say no, so I just nodded and looked down. The waiter was back for our orders.
"Would you guys like appetizers this evening?" Levi eyed me as if he was expecting an answer. I kept looking down, I didn't want to do anything he didn't want. Though, in the end, Levi ordered an appetizer. The waiter left and came back in a quick manner. We gave him our orders and he left off into the kitchen.
The rest of the night ended up being really enjoyable. We got along great as well. He is my favorite author and he is a good guy. I'm not sure that I deserve someone like him. I wonder if he is like other people I've dated. I wondered if I'd only want him for what he can offer me. I can't take advantage of someone like him now, I can't just take him home like the others. Why can't I though, I never usually feel this guilty. Then I had another thought, he could be the start of my new change, of starting over. He dropped me off a few streets away from home and I waved goodbye.
I arrived in the house to see Armin asleep. I can't even fathom how happy I am. This was because I know for a fact he would assume I was just fooling around again. I heard a grunt come from his room. Upon hearing this, I sneak pass his door with caution. I couldn't tell him of course because knowing his goodie-two-shoes self, he would tell Mikasa. I can't disappoint her anymore than I already have. Plus, there is no way I want to find out what's in store for me if she did happen to find out. I opened my door as quietly as I could and closed it behind me.
I got into bed, but I couldn't really get to sleep, I had too many thoughts coming in and out of my head. Eventually though, I fell asleep soundly.
"Oh fuck! What time is it? I overslept! Shit, I have a interview today!" I screamed getting out of bed with a rush. It's been about a week since my date with Levi, but I still couldn't get him off my mind. It kept me up at night. I pushed the button on top of my alarm clock violently and ran to the bathroom. I scheduled a job interview to be a secretary at a publishing company till i graduate. The hours and pay are good as well. I took a shower within three minutes and sprinted to my closest. It seemed like I should wear the new suit I got. After all, I can't just wear it once. After all, it is much nicer than the one that i had already owned before.
I was going as quickly and efficiently as I could right now, so why can't the stupid buses do the same. I whipped my phone out of my pocket to look at the time. The glaring screen brightened up as I pressed the power button. I was absolutely relieved to see that I could be on time, perhaps even early. The bus arrived and I hopped on. Sitting in the back, I pulled out paper that I needed. I look through them to make sure everything was there. Sure enough, it was all in order. I really needed this job, I already did some bartending on Fridays and Saturdays, but it was never really enough.
My stop finally came and it felt like my trip went by too quickly. Now that I am actually here, I wish it was an eternal bus route.
I sit in the long corridor, waiting for them to call my name for the meeting. I started growing extremely tense, I never knew my body could be so stiff. I didn't even know why i was so nervous. Maybe it was because I was starting a new life style or something else entirely. I couldn't sit still, I grabbed a magazine from the table next to you. It was truly hard to actually read the words.
"Eren Jaeger?" We are ready for you." I get up and start walking to the office where i was going to be questioned. A woman was standing in the middle of the doorway.
"Are you Eren Jaeger?" I nodded and she let me in.
"Please sit down," a man insisted gesturing towards the chairs in front of him. The man was tall and lean, and had a very stern looking face. I was going to assume that i was going to be interviewed by this guy, and he might happen to be my future boss.
As far as I could tell, my face was lit up with excitement. There was a promising chance that I had this job in the bag. I walked out the doors of the giant building with a smiling face.
The next day, I paced the middle of the living room, Armin watching me.
"Stop worrying so much about it, you said it yourself that there was a good chance that you could get this job," Armin tried to comfort me.
"I am just… Worried. I mean what if I don't get it. Knowing me, I can find a way to fuck it up like I always do."
"Like I said, I think you can get this job. They just might not be done looking a-" he got interupted by my phone. I slowly reached for it.
"Just answer it!" he shouted. I pressed answer and put it up against my ear.
"Hello? Eren speaking," I declared. "Thank you so much, I can be there tomorrow at eight." I placed the phone back on to the table and looked at Armin.
"I'm going to assume that you got the job. And are starting tomorrow. I gave him an excited thumbs up.
"That's great to hear! I got to go though, tell me about everything tomorrow." Then Armin left. I decided to go out by myself in celebration.
