Eren helps baby Levi settle; but Levi doesn't want to return the favour

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Eren lay in bed quietly Levi pressed against him as he slept; his small frame spooning him. He gazed quietly at the black-haired boy as he slept; he just couldn't believe how cute baby Levi was.

It was like he was looking at a completely different person. It was hard to believe the captain he knew once looked like the baby lying next to him. Compared to the moody, stoic and often foul mouthed captain he was used to. Smaller Levi was very affectionate and cute.

He still pouted and got moody but instead of being scary he just looked very cute. It was hard to take Levi seriously given his current physical age. However Eren would never admit that for his own personal safety.

Suddenly Levi whimpered in his sleep; his face contorted with emotional pain. He curled up tighter into a ball and tears formed into the corner of his eyes. For the first time since his transformation; he really looked like a vulnerable child.

Eren became concerned; was it a bad dream? God knows with the life Levi led and his past; it would be amazing if he was able to get any sleep. Constantly living the life he did, and dealing with so much tragedy. Sleep would be a blessing to anyone in their line of work.

Being able to get a good night's sleep without thinking about the blood on your hands. He was sure people like Levi were envious of such individuals. Suddenly his train of thought was interrupted by Levi opening his mouth to speak. However, what he said next rather surprised Eren.

"Ma…Mama…." Levi whimpered tearfully. The tears that formed in the corner of his eyes welled up into fat pearls that threatened to fall. His small body shaking with fear as the memories danced in his mind.

He could see her face in his mind; weak, frail and hollow. Unable to get up, unable to move. Sick and starving; but nobody would come to help her. He was sat alone in that dark dingy room; barely enough food to share between them. Filthy bed and clothes covered in dirt and blood. It made him sick.

Eren stiffened; Levi never spoke about his family life or past. He had heard from Hanji that Levi was from the underground originally. However compared to his own childhood; Levi had lived a life far worse.

A dark and miserable place located under the capitol that was the main city. A place where mothers would kill their own children just so they wouldn't have to live that life.

A place were the worst of crimes could be committed and nobody batted an eye. It was literally hell considering it was hidden underground. Those who lived had to make money by whatever means necessary.

He could only guess what kind of job his mother had been forced to take and how Levi was born. But from what he could tell; she had been a good mother. Neither of them had an easy life but she did the best to care for her son. To ensure he lived and got the best of what they had. That was a mothers love.

Slowly Eren raised his hand and rubbed Levi's back in a soothing manner. He couldn't find any words to say and simply used his hand to rub circles in the smaller males back.

He had no experience in caring for children or siblings whatsoever. Up until Mikasa came into his life he was an only child. So he was bad at dealing with babies or small children.

"Ssh Levi; your safe I promise. Eren is here now" he said gently. Yes, that sounded weird but he couldn't exactly say big brother, could he? He was still getting used to the fact he was his captain's temporary guardian. It just felt so weird to be acting as a parent when he himself was still a kid.

Levi was physically a baby but he was still mentally 34 years old. But because of his physical form he couldn't communicate verbally. God knows what kind of emotional storm Levi kept locked within himself. To lose his mother, be abandoned by his uncle, to lose his childhood friends and then his team.

Having to deal with all those emotions, all that grief and all that loss; it was amazing how he managed to stay sane. No wonder Levi dealt with insomnia under all that stress.

"E…Ewhen" Levi muttered quietly. He softened a little but his body stayed stiff. His little hands clenched into balls as he laid beside the teen. He could smell him nearby, he could feel his warmth. But he couldn't hear him; had something happened? Had he been killed without orders?

Eren nodded in an understanding manner "I'm here Levi; just sleep" he soothed. He wanted to help his captain in any way he could. If it meant acting as a parental figure till he got his normal body back so be it.

"E…Ewhen…. don't leave…." Levi said sleepily. He then fell asleep and his face softened into a relaxed state. Whatever dreams or memories he had now pushed to the back of his mind again.

Eren sighed a breath of relief but was rather shocked by Levi's last comment. He always believed Levi to hate him or find him a bother. The fact that Levi in his own way cared about him; that made Eren happy. He had looked up to the older male since before he could remember.

Hoping to one day be as strong and as good a leader as Levi was. He had a lot to learn and a long way to go; but one day he would get there. He then smiled fondly and poked Levi' head "Geez; just what exactly do you keep in that head of yours captain" he teased.

Morning

Eren was laid peacefully in bed his arms sprawled over the bed quietly. He was lost to sleep and the sun gently beamed in through the windows. The room was basked in a gentle light of the morning sun. Announcing that a new day had come; that life still went on.

Meanwhile as they younger teen slept; a familiar dark haired baby was staring at the tanned teen. His dull blue eyes filled with annoyance and yet curiosity. Gazing at the body beside him.

Eren was usually a moody, short tempered little shit with a constant frown on his face. Right now, was the most relaxed Levi had ever seen the boy. He just couldn't help but stare at him; he wanted to take it all in before Eren went back to his usual self. Yes, he was taking mental pictures for later.

Eren had such long eyelashes and nice cheekbones; for someone his age he really was pretty. Now if he just learned to control his moods he would be more popular with women.

However, his stomach growled announcing to him that breakfast was needed. But he couldn't eat until the latter lying beside him woke up. He scowled crossly and poked Eren's face impatiently "Eh-wen wake up! Hungwy" Levi complained moodily.

His stomach was empty and he needed food. He couldn't exactly feed or bathe himself in this body. It was hard enough trying to get out and move. So he was relying on Eren until this were returned to normal.

Eren grumbled sleepily irritated by being woken so early. He wasn't training now that he was caring for Levi and enjoyed the lie in's. Eventually his eyes opened sleepily but he wasn't happy at being woken up. He frowned at Levi who was sitting beside him pouting.

"Levi…. its early. What's wrong?" he grumbled sleepily. Why couldn't he wait another hour or so; the sun was barely up. Then he could eat whatever to his hearts desire until he felt sick.

Feed me you little shit Levi growled mentally. He huffed crossly and frowned at Eren "Hungwy" he retorted crossly. He wasn't taking no for an answer; Eren could sleep whenever he wanted.

Eren sighed heavily and then a small gurgle came from the baby beside him. He wasn't lying he really was hungry. Eren groaned and slowly sat up; Hanji wouldn't be bringing up breakfast for a while and he wasn't exactly awake enough to cook.

However, they had bread and milk in the kitchen. He could heat Levi up some milk before sending him back to sleep. Yes as dumb as it sounded Eren had never really learned how to cook.

He yawned loudly. he was too tired to even function properly; Levi would just have to wait and he could chew him out about this when he got his body back. Then he could yell at him all he wanted.

Eren then grabbed Levi pulling him close causing the smaller male to cry out in surprise. He felt his cheeks heat as he was pressed against Eren's warm chest. "Go back to sleep Levi" Eren replied sharply his tone sleepy. It was too early to eat right now; and he was just going to have to deal with that.

Levi felt his cheeks heat and stiffened; he wasn't used to anyone being physical with him apart from Hanji. He hadn't been held like this since his mother died; not even Kenny had been like this with him. It…It felt kind of nice.

He frowned and slowly gripped hold of Eren's shirt "Breakfast better be good brat" he said mentally.