Erwin pov
I turned to my Rolex wrist watch checking the time for the ninth time that hour, I had work to do and they were honestly taking their sweet time in eating. I huffed, puffing my cheeks and looking about the round table. Everybody was engrossed in devouring their pizza pies; I should probably do the same considering we're not leaving anytime soon.
I lift a slice of pepperoni pizza placing it on my palm before folding it into a sandwich and chewing on it. We were right next to the entrance, me being back towards the store entrance and glassy panels. To my right Levi was in a deep conversation with Hanji, something about organizing tryouts as soon as possible probably for our male varsity basketball team and Hanji's cheer squad. I tilted my head interested in catching more of their little dialog, resting my chin on my knuckles.
'Do I look like I've nothing better to do with my time four-eyes?' Levi genuinely probed in Hanji's direction.
'Come on Levi … you know there are some hot chicks amongst the first-years this semester, just to let you know …' she trailed.
Levi contemplated her for a split second, visibly a little more interested. Knowing his adopted brother more than anyone, he guessed he was plausibly recalling that brunet from earlier. His description didn't even do her justice, her hair was inky black silk that flowed so naturally by the wind, he couldn't blame Levi for fantasizing over running his fingers through those obsidian locks, he remembered blinking many times when he had first seen her in the cafeteria, and becoming hypnotized on the moment of seeing her strut her way out the parking lot prior to their outing, it was as if her path were a runway carpet. To this Hanji perked up a little, pushing her glasses further up her nose with her forefinger and tapping her fingertips against the table top wearing a broad grin.
Levi snapped out of it,
'Tsk, no, it's next Tuesday right? Besides … I'm already getting my fill that day', he finished with a knowing smirk lifting his glass to his lips, barely sipping his drink as usual. Levi was the type to pay much attention to his health, he rated he'd been that way since forever, it just so happened that he additionally followed up on his leadership role being Vice-Captain to their team.
Hanji sunk back in her chair, wailing to herself and grabbing her hair from the roots to which Levi merely shut his eyes unmoved.
I licked my dry lips and spoke out loud a little confused.
'Why do you need Levi to attend your tryouts? I don't get it?', I was a little skeptic to her answer when I saw her keep an eagle eye on Levi from the corner of her eyes. He opened his eyes then looked ahead of him, where Auluo was desperately trying to join in on Mike and Petra's conversation.
She startled me without warning when she slammed her palms flat against the table looking me dead in the eye before giving me an explanation. The glasses shook and Levi took another sip, shutting his eyes once more.
'You see Erwin, you perhaps already may know our little Levi here *motioning to said gentleman* is Campus Prince and wanted by literally the entire female student body … literally, this is very fortunate for my tryouts. This year I'd really like to bring a more diverse variety of girls in and train them under my lead, to do so I was planning on making my usual banners but this time I thought to myself, adding a little picture of Ackerman here and confirming his presence would be very promising regarding my future candidates and henceforth the team layout, he being there would bring in a hell more ladies, do you stand by my logic thinking?', she finished barely out of breath, clearly intent on Levi's participation.
I pondered for a moment, she had a point, Levi was a chick-magnet for God's sake.
Levi seemed to see the dawning look on my face. He shook his head from side to side once, rolling his eyes exasperatedly before looking at me accusingly. He countered almost instantly, eyes glinting mischievously.
'Mr. Campus Prince has a close side-kick, a plan B you must have had in mind anyway, am I wrong?' Levi calmly voiced in his defense.
I lay back against my chair, touché Levi, from there on I knew my destiny was written like black on white, I was going to that practice.
Hanji clapped her hands together childishly, eyes twinkling as she informed me, probably also knowing I was a dead man if I didn't show up to her trial of the meetup details.
'It's in the Grand Gymnasium, next Tuesday, 5p.m sharp … you can bring a few of the others as well, the more the merrier!', she added towards the end gesturing towards Gunther and Eld on my left who somewhere along the exchange had joined in on listening.
Gunther nodded while shrugging going back to his smartphone while Eld gave her a thumbs up lazily brushing his hair back.
Petra cut us all off when she beamed up at me.
'So it's official, we'll start making the posters', her smile seemed slightly strained to me, I understood she presumably was looking forward to seeing Levi there. That boy be damned didn't even see her as a girlfriend anymore, she was going in with all these advances while he noticeably didn't care. Erwin knew Levi best, he wasn't the type to get attached to people let alone cling on to them. He still perceived Ral as a friend but nothing more nor less. Erwin wanted to tell her she should be content and satisfy herself with just that but he was meant to be the sensible one so he wouldn't drop that bomb on her. Levi paying attention to someone was a first, it was best for her that she give Auluo a chance.
He stood up finally aware that they were all done with their dinner and their pizza plates had already been whisked off to the kitchens.
'Who needs a ride?' I offered remembering I already had to drop Mike off seeing as though, he had no car since a week ago, he had gotten all hyped up after seeing the latest Fast and Furious movie and his parents upon finding out he had crashed their favorite California T into a series of traffic posts downtown had been less than pleased and stalled his weekly allowance and banned him from a further car purchase until they had deemed him responsible enough.
It was Mike's fault he was landed into such a dilemma but Erwin couldn't help but sympathize with him, Mike and he had been best buddies since as long as he could remember, they had so many things in common, a few being that they were both put into private classes and daycare institutions at an early age. Erwin had rare memories of time spent with his parents and the same went no doubt for Mike also. Being heirs to worldwide firms and having such promising futures and endless bank accounts across the globe in foreign countries was a benefit, but seeing his parents once a year and having matured sooner than most was something Erwin would happily change anytime if the opportunity arose.
He abruptly ended his trip down memory lane when Hanji clung onto his arm, reminding him he had promised herself and Petra a drive back to her apartments and dorms.
He smiled down to them holding the door for them closely followed by Levi.
Petra pov
My hands were moist as I tried to appear relaxed and not desperate by deeply inhaling the car scent.
It smelled of leather, mint and detergent, basically Levi my drug.
Speaking of the devil, he was sat in shotgun while Erwin drove. Erwin was the only person Levi ever let drive his baby. Petra frowned looking outside brooding over how Levi had never once let her take his Galllardo out for a spin. She inhaled deeply thanking Erwin's head rest for dissimulating her actions. Better him putting his trust in his brother than in some girl right?
Of course she was happy Erwin would come to their tryout but in all honesty she yearned for Levi's presence. She blinked when she recognized Hanji's apartment building. It was fancy with an automatic gateway permitting access with a swipe of an electronic card. It was all glass up front while the rest of the three walls were white. She kissed her close friend's cheeks goodbye and took this as an opportunity to take in Levi's profile as he bade her goodnight.
Levi really was a Greek god. Petra remembered whilst dating him she had tried to convince him to trace back his roots, something he had never wanted to talk about. She was certain that he had origins from across the globe with his looks. His defined jawline and high cheek bones were proof enough. He turned back to look ahead of him when Erwin started the engine again his ebony hair flipped back forward contrasting perfectly with his porcelain pale skin. His eyes brows constantly furrowed and the steely look he would shoot just about anyone was enough to have Petra fantasizing about his glare again.
All too soon Levi turned back to look at her.
Shit, she had been staring too long,
She tried to pull off an innocent face but knew her ears were burning red branding her guilty. To her knowledge the only person able to pull something like this off was the man looking right back at her. In a blink of an eye she recollected her senses and lifted her face into a sweet side smirk. I did date him after all; get a grip on yourself Petra!.
Levi stared back for a moment before moving to open his mouth. Petra panicked all of a sudden and recognized the schooldrive way. She hurried a thank you to both the boys before clambering out of the door in a swift movement not giving Levi enough time to speak his mind. For some reason she felt a little nervous around him now. He was the only person able to make her feel nervous and uncomfortable, Petra knew that he also had the power to make her heart break once and for all. She had to admit to herself that she wasn't ready for that and even if she was very self-confident, a small part of her was still afraid of rejection. She couldn't lose her face to Levi or she would lose everything including herself in the process.
She waved hurriedly as she trotted off to the dormitories feeling two pairs of eyes on her, making sure she got to her dorm entrance safe.
Levi tossed and turned in his sleep. Damn it all. He sprung up from his bed in one move and headed steadily to his door making sure to make no noise behind him and choosing to ignore the light female emitting a groaning sound from behind him. A cousin of Mike's wasn't she? He turned the doorknob slowly before trailing down wooden staircases, not bothered for a round two right now. He sighed, glad the stairs didn't decide to fuck with him tonight of all nights by not making any creaking noises. He slipped into the kitchen grabbing his signature kettle from the marble counter and nabbed a quick green tea bag, not bothering to choose between aromas since he just needed to calm his senses at the moment. What's wrong with me? He thought to himself before thanking the Lord and taking a long and deep sip of his beverage.
He knew why he was like this though. It was because of Ral earlier. She hadn't given him the chance to talk with her. Now don't get me wrong I am a bastard in all means of the word but Petra was always a friend before a girlfriend, a team mate before the line was crossed. I didn't mind fucking around with girls in general but for Petra I felt like letting her get ahead of herself was partially my fault. I felt responsible in some twisted way.
I pushed my hair back, feeling it slick and disheveled from my sleep. I'd have to have a chat with her sooner or later …
With that I pushed myself off the stool I was perched on and retreated back to my wards.
Climbing back the stairs feeling a little better and reminding myself to corner Petra tomorrow I walked through my bedroom door only to find that girl was up. She was waltzing my way, playing with her flimsy robe trying to act sultry and such while she bit her bottom lip at me. I sighed not in the mood, besides she was boring now and I guess Mike won't take it to heart. I nodded my head once in her direction before directing it to the door, the message was clear. For a split second she looked puzzled before realization hit her and she scrunched her face in indignation, pushing past me and slamming the door behind her. I stayed stoic the entire time, letting her release her steam. It's ok, better past my shoulder than the ornaments and chinaware on display in the entrance hall downstairs. I snorted in displeasure on hearing her slam the front door close and made my way to my bed replacing the white sheets with clean ones before lying down and trying to blackout into a deep slumber.
Mikasa pov
'Yo Mika!'
'Yeah Eren?'
'I think I have this crush on some girl'
'That's good for you Eren', I replied flatly, my brother was so typical hormonal teenager like sometimes. Knowing Eren, not making a big deal out of it was the best way for him to move on.
Sensing her disbelief Eren threw the laptop off their laps, startling Mikasa and causing her to spill her popcorn bowl across the bed. She frowned hardly at the snack, as if they would fly back to the insides of their container.
Eren turned her shoulder his way, his serious demeanor suddenly making him a lot more mature looking than his usual troublemaker self.
'I'm serious Mika, this girl … I don't get why or how, but I've never felt this way towards someone before, it's like she's different but to me it's a good way to stand out, you hear what I'm saying?'
Armin who had gone to fetch refreshments made his entrance through Eren's room, gently closing the door behind him with an elbow.
He stopped short when he noticed Eren's dreamy face.
'What's going on here?', he asked grabbing a few popcorns from the bed, throwing them in his mouth and taking a seat on Mikasa's other side.
'I think I'm in love Armin …'
Armin and Mikasa exchanged eye contact, rolling their eyes at each other and drinking through a plastic cup of soda each.
Armin asked idly, not actually paying attention to what he was going to say.
'Her name is Annie, Annie Leonhart', he answered with a sense of pride and a hint of a blush painting his cheeks.
To this both Mikasa and Armin spat their juice out, Mikasa hopping off quickly to fetch a new cover while Armin gawked at Eren, currently patting him on the back while he spluttered lightly on his drink.