The stress of midterms had fallen on poor Eren. Being a third year in college meant that he had no room for slacking off. No matter how useless he thought the elective would be.

He had already warned Levi that he be tethered to his desk for the next week. There would be little time for Levi, let alone their usual shenanigans during the week. Neither of them had been very thrilled by the idea, but Levi understood, having gone through the same thing before.

You better be studying, brat. I'm not gonna comfort you if you fail a test.

Although not the nicest text, Eren used it to motivate himself to buckle down and really study.

He gave himself a small pep talk, brewed a pot of coffee and sat back at his desk. Several hours passed with Eren bent of his desk staring at textbooks.

He was unsure when he finally took a break to refuel, but when he went to the kitchen there was a bag on the counter. On it was a small note with I don't need you passing out or dying on me. Eren didn't need a signature at the bottom to know who's messy handwritting was on the post-it.

Eren whipped out his phone to several missed text messages. He had put his phone on silent to concentrate.

I'm picking up fast food do you want anything?

I'm glad you're studying, but this is inconvenient.

I got your favorite and put it on the counter, I won't disrupt your studies. Be sure to finish it. I'll cook for you when your exams are over. This much grease for the next week is not healthy.

Eren grinned stupidly at his phone while writing his reply.

Thank you so much! I'm sorry I missed your handsome face ;)
I can't wait to eat your delicious food! xoxo

Eren didn't bother to wait for a reply, knowing Levi wouldn't respond right away and he wanted to finish going through another chapter before he turned in for the night.

Eren had managed to make through 2 of his 4 finals before breaking down and inviting Levi over.

Do you want to come over after work? I only have two more days of exams and I could use some company. I promise to study while you're here! You can put on that dumb TV show you started or something while I do.

He turned the ringer on his phone on and set it on his desk before returning to read his economics textbook.

Several minutes later Eren's phone rang. Levi's seemingly grumpy mug was lighting up the screen.

"Hello?" Eren answered happily.

"I swear to god if you don't study Eren..." Levi was cut off.

"I promise I will!" Eren was begging through the phone.

Levi let out a soft sigh. "Alright. Now I know you haven't eaten, what do you want?"

Eren shrugged, taking a moment to realize that Levi couldn't see his response. "Um, I'm not sure. Suprise me?"

"Alright. I can do that. I'll be there shortly then."

Eren continued concentrating on his textbook until he heard Levi setting food down in the kitchen. He knew Levi would castrate him had he not.

He went straight to the short older man and wrapped his arms around his neck, kissing him passionately.

"It's been a while." Levi murmered between kisses, wrapping his arms around Erens waist.

They stayed like that for a moment. Eren appreciating his boyfriend a great deal, because honestly he did not feel like going out to get food and he ran out of cupped ramen earlier.

When they seperated Levi handed him a plastic container filled with chicken tenders, onion rings, and a corndog. Never had ordinary foods looked so good to the younger, stressed out boy.

The distraction was much needed.

"Thank you so much for being the best boyfriend I could ever have." Eren gave Levi another kiss on the cheek to emphasize his thankfulness.

"Yeah, I know. Just remember that."

Levi grabbed his container, filled with a burger with everything and fries.

They ate sitting on the couch, Levi dismissing the crumbs that would fall onto it, cutting Eren a break this week. Levi talked about his day at work and Eren listened attentively.

Once they were done, Eren got up and threw away their containers. He returned after grabbing a textbook and his notebook.

"Last class to study for the day at least." Eren mumbled, then directed his gaze at Levi. "I don't know when I'll get through this, so whenever you need to leave you can. But here's the Xbox remote and you know how Netflix works. Knock yourself out."

Eren sat with his back against the armrest and his legs layed comfortably across Levi's lap.

Eren flipped through his textbook highlighting things and flipping pages. Levi torn between watching Eren's brows furrow and the TV show on the screen.

At midnight Levi was starting to yawn, hiding his face every time one creeped out to keep Eren from trying to send him on his way. He hated to admit it, but he had started to miss Eren a little, and this was comfortable for him.

Half passed midnight Eren finally slammed his book shut. He raised his hands up above his head in a stretch, trying to relieve some of the tension that had built up.

"Finally done!" Eren exclaimed, looking over to the older man.

Levi looked back to Eren, his eyes starting to droop.

"I'll be on my way then." He finally let Eren see a yawn.

Eren sat up right on the coach, placing his feet on the floor, allowing Levi to adjust himself.

Levi stood up and Eren followed him to the door.

"Thanks again, Levi. I really appreciate it." He had a small smile on his lips.

"Anything for you. I'll see you after your last exam, alright? Good luck."

Levi placed a gentle hand on Eren's cheek and kissed him slowly and gently. He seperated after only a moment, before Eren could turn it into more and not actually allow him to go home to his comfortable bed.