The concert came faster than expected. Standing in front of the big mirror in her hotel room Hanji checked her appearance for the felt upmost time. It would be a lie to say if she weren't nervous. She was a nervewreck currently. Checking the contents in her black purse for the third time in a row to be certain she had her suppressants with her this time, Hanji let out a relieved sigh upon finding them indeed inside. Even if she already took her dose for today it was better to have some with her for emergency situations. At the concert would be a lot of people attending and a lot would be possible Alphas or Betas... and something like at work Hanji definately never wanted to ever happen again, even if in the end it was the main reason she got together with Levi.

A knock at the door took her out of her fond thoughts on Levi, startling Hanji greatly and making her jump.

But she relaxed quickly hearing the male crumpy voice giving it instantly away who her intruder was.

"Shitty glasses I hope you are ready. I'm here to pick you up."

"Coming."

Planning to give him a teasing remark over his lovely introduction he was always giving her, it all came differently as her words remained stuck in her throat as her eyes landed on him.

Levi stood in front of her doorway, his hair slightly gelled up, wearing a black suit along with a white button up shirt and black vest below and a white cravat tucked neatly in place.

"What? Surprised to see me like this? You think just the woman have to dress up and wear fancy dresses for this concert and dinner later on?" He raised an eyebrow watching intensely and amused how her cheeks grew a deep shade of red. Most likely out of embarrassment because he was spot on.

"You look handsome I admit." Coughing and clearing her throat, Hanji turned around to grab her purse so they could go and meet the others. She cringed at the thought but at least Petra was not present being already fully occupied with her concert preparations. Still she wondered what those friends of Petra would think seeing Hanji being invited too.

"Wait a second. You are not yet ready."

"I am. Not?" Now Hanji was confused. Was she not looking good enough? Should she have put on more make up? Or was her hair not nicely enough, being just put up in a mere ponytail. "What is wrong? My hair? Should I let it fall down? Or perhaps-"

"It's not your hair stupid. You look beautiful with your neatly, freshly washed hair put into your tread mark ponytail. Don't move for a moment and keep quiet." Stepping behind her while Hanji still was busy trying to figure out what could be out of place, standing infront of the big mirror, her eyes widened as Levi took out a beautiful silver necklace with a green raindrop shaped gemstone attached to it and two silver wings on each side of the stone coming out. Carefully placing it around her neck and clasping the necklace together.

"Levi..."

"Now you are perfect." His arms sneaked around her waist, hugging her to his chest while he looked over her shoulder to admire her beauty at her reflection in the mirror she made, enjoying her cute expression as well. "Usually it was supposed to be your birthday present in september but since this necklace was fitting so well to the dress I picked out for you I decided to give this little present to you a bit earlier."

"You're abnormal for giving me this." She blushed touching her new necklace in awe. "It's beautiful.."

"If you like it that is all that matters." He moved his head to the side, pressing a kiss to her bare neck and taking in her faint Omega scent she let out from up this close. "You took your suppressants?"

Hanji moaned, moving her head slighty to the side to give him better access to her sensitive neck out of instinct. "Of course I did. In my purse I have some with me too. Just in case. But Levi... we have to go... don't leave a mark because you can't hold yourself back..."

"Unfortunately." Giving one short kiss onto her neck he withdrew himself from her, offering his arm out to her to hold onto him. "Shall we go now my shitty glasses?"

"Sure my lovely little guy." Hanji chuckled and took the invitation quickly taking a hold onto his arm. They maybe couldn't hold hands but escorting a lady on heels was a simply gentlemen ettiquette and nothing would be wrong with it.


Arriving at their destination Levi helped her out of the car. The same one he had used to pick her up from the airport Hanji had noticed. Not that it mattered for her at the moment since her mind was occupied with more nerve-racking matters.

Walking inside the big old yet extravagant looking opera house Petra would play in Hanji felt immediately lost inside and was glad Levi seemed to know exactly were to go. Leading her over a red carpet hallway and up some stairs Hanji followed him quietly, only nodding as Levi explained her their VIP room would be one of the big balconies seats upstairs and there then they would meet his and Petra's friends as well.

It obvivously wasn't unnoticed by Levi that since the morning already Hanji wasn´t fully herself. He had quickly noticed her alarmed behaviour and quietness instead of her cheerfull loud self or her missing antics she forced him into which he didn't minded to join in in the end secretly.

"Nervous?" He said in a matter of fact tone rather than a question which pretty much got confirmed as her hold on his arm tightened and she let out a nervous laugh.

"Is it this obvious?"

"It is."

Shaking her head Hanji took a deep breath to calm her nerves. "I don't know. Meeting your friends which are Petra's too... what if they get suspicious over 'us'? I'm scared they could find out."

"They won't. You are my friend. Petra has many male friends too and I'm not jumping to the conclusion she is cheating on me with one of them." Levi hushed in a quite whisper into her ear as he leaned over. "Let me do the talks at first and keep close to me. We will do this. Petra is on the stage and not here."

"I guess you are right. So far it always worked out, right?"

"Yes, and it will again. Just make sure you won't get flirted on."

A small grin made it's way up to Hanji's lips. "Does I hear a hint of jealousy out because I am 'single' according to my status for outsiders"

He didn't even bothered to answer only letting out a 'hmpf' while keeping his gaze straight ahead.

Standing infront of two big double doors Levi paused giving Hanji one last reassuring look before she quietly nodded for him to open the door. Inside they got greeted by the faces of multiply people. Around 10 or a few more Hanji counted quickly in her head while looking around and taking in her surroundings. All eyes were on them and they seemed to be more than just a bit surprised to see that Levi was having another person with him, namely her.

A guy with light beige brown short hair and cut in a similar manner than Levi, wearing a light grey suit was the first to approach them.

"Levi took you long enough to arrive. We were kinda getting worried you would come too late to Petra's concert... but uhm... who is this...?

Pointing at the woman in a pretty rude manner Hanji only looked at Levi who stepped in answering for her.

"Oluo stop pointing your fingers at people. It´s rude." He looked at Hanji. "This is Hanji Zoe. She is a old childhood friend of mine She told me classical music interest her a lot and so I asked her of she didn't wanted to come with me to Petra's concert. She is also my newest addition in my team in my company working for me.

"Really? Is she the new smart woman you said which is helping you out with your work lately? The right hand you mentioned"

Levi nodded. "She is."

"Well it's nice to meet you then. I'm Oluo Bossard and one of Petra's childhood friends... so not much different than you Miss Zoe." Holding out his hand Hanji smiled shaking it.

"Likewise." She knew the name Bossard. It was a famous perfume brand. So like Levi Oluo came from a rich a family.

Among the other friends Levi introduced Hanji to she could see a few familiar faces too. Nifa, Eld and Günther which worked under Levi were also here.

"But where is the big ass idiot." Levi muttered looking around searching for someone to no avail.

"Big ass idiot? Who?" Hanji looked quite a bit confused, holding a glass of red wine in her hand. She really needed it at the moment. All the introducing and meeting Petras friends, having to listen to how they met Petra and Levi left her burned out with her nerves. She only wanted this concert to be over with to be honest. Or take Levi with her going somewhere else. Unfortunately this was not possible. And she knew that.

"One person is missing. He apparently came together with his new lover, wanting everyone to meet her.. but it seems like he is not yet here." Explaining her the situation Levi checked his watch. In 10minutes the concert would start. At this rate the last two missing people would end up being too late.

"And what is the name of this Person?" Hanji asked a little curious now. At least this topic was more entertaining than the friends of Petra. Talking over Petra, how good she is, how well she fits to Levi, what she could possible be wearing or what wonderful music she would play this time. Hanji was fed up by it.

"His name is-" The two double doors opened and ending up interrupting Levi's words and making everyone on the balcony room turn around, looking at the pair entering. A very tall blond with beard male in a black suit and a much smaller, short blond haired woman in a dark blue high neck slender, going almost down to floor dress. Very slender fitting for her slim figure.

"Sorry we are late Lev-" the blond man was about to apologize before he got stopped by two loud surprised voices.

"NANABA!?"

"HANJI!?"

Both woman blurred out shocked almost at the same time, leaving both man next to them confused looking. First looking at them than at each other not understanding what is going on.

"You know each other?" Levi still confused asked at first watching Hanji nod, her expression displaying utter shock.

"This is Nanaba. She's my friend. A good friend of mine actually." Looking to Nanaba with her tall companion by her side Hanji found her words again to speak to her friend as well again. "You told me you have found a love...r so this is him... Who would have guessed we would meet us here hahaha.."

"This is Mike. Yes, well... this quite the surprise." Nanaba's eyes moved up to Levi than at Hanji eyeing her questionable. "And you are here because of...?"

"Ohhh! That's right!" Hanji pointed to Levi quickly. "Levi is my childhood friend and the guy I work under with now. Remember? I told you about it? The whole thing, right?"

At this Levi gace moved around almost in an instant, looking with wide eyes at her. How much exactly did Hanji tell this woman!?

"I know, yes. Don't worry Hanji." Nanaba's attention moved to Levi giving him a the best reassuring smile she could muster. "It's nice to meet you Mr. Levi Ackerman. I'm Nanaba, the girlfriend of Mike Zackarius and best friend of Hanji Zoe."

Levi shook her hand still in disbelief."yes it's nice to meet you too. So do you know already Mike too, Hanji?"

"Actually no. I'm quite as shocked and confused as you Levi." Mike sighed shaking his head before holding his hand out to the brunnette. "It's quite surprising to meet Nanaba's good friend here too. I'm Mike Zackarius and actually a friend of Levi here, the short guy."

Hanji shook his hand blinking surprised. "Really you two are friends too?"

"Yeah... what a mess... by the way you two were awfully late. What happened? No wait I don't want to know." Dismissing this weird introduction the following clapping sound echoing in the hall gave everyone´s attention back to the stage.

"Oi, it's about to begin. Stop talking and sit down or you want to miss your wife Levi?" Oluo said already having his seat taken along with the others.

"No I don't." Levi grabbed Hanji's arm to pull her with him to take their seats. Mike and Nanaba quietly following them.

"Come. We have to talk later more." Was all everything Levi said before the show began.

Petra's concert was beautiful. Not even Hanji could deny this. Petra's musical talent was real. Even if everything else Hanji so far witnessed from her was annoying or childlish. Her jealousy was just laughable. But the way she played the violin was mesmerizing.

Probably this was why Levi's eyes never left Petra during the whole concert as well and not even once did he dare to say a word. Hanji oberseved Levi during the whole concert. If he had one soft spot left for Petra it was most likely her music. He clearly loved her music. Just like Petra had said back then in the office.

After the concert was over Levi went with the others to the backstage area to pick Petra up.

She looked quite surprised as among her many friends Hanji stood infront of her too to congratulate her for her successful concert.

"Hanji... what are you doing here...?" Petra's gaze immediately went to Levi giving him quite the upset smile, trying everything in her might to keep her forced fake smile in place instead of letting her displeasement out loud for everyone to witness.

"Hanji told me she likes classical music. I showed her one of your music pieces and since she was impressed so much by it I invited her to come as well. One more or less of our friends coming should not be a problem, right?" Levi explained to her calmly, not reacting over her upset reaction iggnoring it.

"Really? Oh my I am happy to hear this Hanji." Petra forced out.

"I enjoyed your concert a lot Petra. You are truly talented." Hanji flattered Petra as good as she could even if she knew very well Petra was not happy over her company.

Luckily Levi was here who broke the tension between them, telling everyone they should all get ready to leave to not be ending up being late for the dinner reservation both Petra and Levi picked out together in one very well known famous luxurious restraunt.

Driving all together at the same time in three cars they drove to the restraunt. This time with 3 personal drivers from Petra and Levi since they couldn't possible allow to let one of their friends drive.

The whole drive was filled with a heavy dark tension in the air between the two woman in the first arriving car, which didn't change even one bit as they entered the restraunt. As long as Hanji would exist Petra would continue with her bad mood even if this meant upsetting Levi in the process. Even if she didn't let it out loud and most likely only a few noticed what Petra was truly thinking behind her fake smile and friendly chatter with her friends. But Levi knew and this is what mattered for Petra. She avoided Hanji, clearly avoided her talking with everyone and laughing with everyone besides her.

It was no surprise for Hanji however so she kept quiet drinking her wine and enjoy her meal as good as she could. From the very beginning she was prepared for it to be exactly like this. Yes, everything was just as Hanji had predicted it... until it had started.

All of a sudden she felt a heat wave rising up inside her body increasing her body temperature like if she were having a sudden fever outbreak. It started so abruptly she let her fork drop from her hand, making it shatter with a lout clanking sound to the floor. The sudden shattering sound of Hanji's fork falling onto the floor stopped every conversation in their tracks, making everyone around her turn around. All eyes were on Hanji now. Exactly what she needed. Pefect.

"Ahaha... I'm such a clumsy person. I'm sorry" Hanji laughed nervously trying to hide her true problem.

Levi looked the most confused among them all and Hanji could read the worry in his expression clearly. His steel grey eyes didn´t left her for a long time even after everyone else again minded their own business.

Hanji bite her lip but remained calm. Taking her leave now suddenly would make her only look weird. And could make them find out she is different as them. She had her suppressants with her... that´s right after the dinner she would take her leave and take them in the bathroom.

But the bigger question was why she got into heat in the first place. Why? She took her surpressant before getting ready. She was sure of this. So this should not be happening right now.

Was her medication too weak?

Why did she exactly today end up with such a strong heat attack... Perhaps the reason was because for the whole day already her body was filled with stress which ended up triggering another stronger heat attack?

This was possible. But in the end Hanji could only speculate for now.

After dinner the celebration party continued as they all got lead into a bigger room and everyone ended up forming small groups to talk to among each other. Music was quietly playing in the background, a bar was set for everyone to take another drink or grab another small dessert snack if someone had still free space in their belly.

Hanji however wasn´t in the mood for talking and stood far away from everyone. The farer away she was the less someone noticed over her worsening condition. A glass of wine from dinner she hadn´t finished yet with her, while leaning against the wall observing the party guests. Petra was dragging Levi around keeping a good grip on him she noticed. He didn´t seemed fully pleased by this but kept quiet. At the moment he talked with some friends of Petra. Those friends bragged earlier around already over how they were expecting their second child and if it was not time for Levi and Petra to finally start a family of their own. For some reason Petra only laughed nervously while waving her hand saying they weren´t in a hurry. If it happened it happened. In the end Petra awfully fast changed the subject too Hanji had noticed making her wonder what the reason could be.

Waiting for a little bit longer Hanji guessed now was most likely the best time to make her escape and take her suppressants.

"Hanji are you ok?"

Nanaba's voice took Hanji out of her deep thoughts making the brunette jump alerted in defence. Hanji had not noticed a thing over how her friend made her way up to her, looking very suspicious at brunette friend now. That's right.. Nanaba was here as well.. not only Levi.

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine." Hanji lied even if it was only Nanaba.

Nanaba was a Beta while Mike was an Alpha like Levi.

Being an Beta didn´t meant however Nanaba was in the same situation as Hanji in the end. A Beta had no heat problems like an Omega. A Beta was weaker than an Alpha. They had a lower status but still lived an ordinary life unlike most Omegas.

In the end Hanji didn't wanted to drag Nanaba into her problems. She got Levi already in enough problems. It's true she had told Nanaba over her secret relationship with Levi. And Nanaba knew Hanji was an Omega. Everything Nanaba knew and she still respected Hanji decisions. Not just respected, Nanaba even supported Hanji to continue her affair as long as Levi felt the same way and it wouldn´t end up hurting her.

But this didn't matter. Hanji didn't wanted to risk Nanaba's new love because of her own love problems. Nonetheless Hanji had no idea how Mike would react should he find out or should everyone find out over what Hanji had with Levi. It would end horrible this was for sure. Hanji was sure of this much at least.

Nanaba continued staring at her friend in disbelief even as Hanji gave her the best reassuring smile she could muster. "If you say so... so this is Levi?"

"Yeah.. this is Levi... thank you for keeping quiet about this..."

Hanji´s gaze wandered back to Levi and for a short moment their eyes met. Looking at her direction Levi send her a questioning look. He probably knew something was up with her but couldn´t figure out what it was nor could he just leave his wifes side just like that without reason.

"No problem. As long as you are happy with him." Nanaba noticed their silent conversation too smiling knowingly. "He seems worried too. Are you sure you are okay?"

"I am fine..." Hanji continued to hide everything even if her condition did worsen already greatly comparing to how it was at the very beginning during the dinner. Her hands became sweaty, her breathing became rough and she had to notice it slowly became hard for her to stand. She just had to endure it a little bit longer. Just a little bit longer. Just a little bit longer until there would be a good time to leave.

Nanaba let out a frustrated sigh knowing something was not as right as it should be. "Fine. If you won´t tell me I will get Levi out of his misery and distract Petra."

"Yeah sure distract Pe-What hey! Nanaba! Don´t!" Hanji choked on her wine trying to stop her blond best friend, but it was too late aleady. Nanaba already made her way up to the short couple and joined her boyfriend which had ended up at some point talking with Levi and join the conversation. Hanji watched in horror how Nanaba seemed to whisper something into Levi´s ear suddenly before his expression changed and his eyes widened. Even if just for a second.

Taking a short glance to Hanji he leaned over to his wife, telling Petra something as it seemed like before taking his leave from the conversation quickly, making his way straight to her now. Hanji saw how Petra shortly looked behind her, directly at them before Nanaba seemed to pull her back into a conversation and turn her attention back to them. Away from where Levi was going. Avoiding his piercing eyes Hanji looked to the side without success of escaping him. It still continued to feel like his steel grey eyes were boring a hole into her, demanding to know what was going on.

"What is going on Hanji!?" He hissed quietly. Being more than just a bit irritated as he stopped right in front of her, trapping her between himself and the wall she was leaning on.

"Petra will get jealous if we talk like this you know-"

"Bullshit" Levi sharpy interrupted her, crossing his arms over his chest in annoyance and worry. "What was going on earlier during the dinner? This wasn´t like you."

"Levi.. just go to Petra before she will get suspicious."

She didn´t wanted to drag him into this again. She would deal with this alone this time. Just like she had always before in her life. Without risking Petra finding out over them even if she wanted Levi to stay in reality.

"Not until you tell me."

"Levi please..."

"No."

"Just go already and leave me alone!"

Hanji didn´t wanted to yell at him regretting what she had done the exact next moment her words had left her mouth. Even more guility feeling as she saw Levi turn around, leaving her. She didn´t know when or why, but a moment later she had grabbed his sleeve, preventing him from taking another step farer away from her, her head now lowered in shame.

After her outburst just now she had remembered something very important. Something they had talked about and he had told her... yet she had forgotten all over it until just now.

"Sorry... I think I need some fresh air..." A pause. "I don´t want to go alone..."

Levi slowly turned around again to face her. His expression changing, showing his caring side he only ever had shown to her.

"I know Hanji. Don´t say anything more." He hushed her to keep quiet. "I wanted you to be honest with me however. Let´s go into the hallway."

Hanji nodded quietly. So his sharp Alpha nose had already picked up on her scent? Somehow it left her in a frightened position. What if one of the other Alphas had moved up closer to her to talk to her.. or Petra even?

Without another word Levi lead her into the quiet, rather dark hallway. The only light they had was from the many windows the moonlight shined in from. Far away from any guests or working staff.. here they would be safe and no one would see them. Here Hanji would be safe.

Only now Hanji noticed how strong her condition got compromised already. It was hard to keep herself standing on her feet now after she had taken this short walk. Her body was shaking and her breathing rough, very out of breath. With a slight shaking hand she took her suppressants out of her purse.

"You need something to drink?" Levi asked concerned, touching her forehead. "Tch. You´re glowing quite a lot."

Shaking her head quietly Hanji shallowed the pill quickly. As soon as she felt the suppressants enter her body a feeling of relievement washed over her.

"I thought you took them earlier."

"I did." Hanji retorted quickly. "For some reason the dose of one pill was too low today." SHe shallowed taking a deep breath. "Maybe because I was alerted and on edge the whole day already my body didn´t liked me.. triggering this heat.."

Letting out a frustrated sigh Levi pulled her suddenly to him into a hug. Letting her lean against him while his arms wrapped around her waist. His head pressed on top of her head, placing a kiss onto it. "Idiot four eyes. I told you to call me if this happens. Next time tell me earlier and don´t hide it from me."

"Sorry... but Petra and I.. I don´t want to risk what we have..." Hanji blushed muttering into his chest while she closed her eyes slowly, just letting herself fall into his embrace. Burying herself as deep as she could into his chest and his warmth he was illuminating her with.

"Not ever again shitty glasses. Promise me this." he said in a scolding manner while pressing another kiss onto the top of her head.

"I´m really sorry... I promise." her lips tugged up into a slight tired smile. "Could we stay like this for a while longer... just until my strength comes back.. I´m a bit tired now to be honest."

"Fine. Just keep quiet and relax" Levi muttered not letting go of her. Her dangerious getting strong alluring Omega scent lessened already luckily.

Now everything would be fine.

The medicine would soon kick in stopping the heat completely.

Levi was here as well... keeping her safe. His presence alone was enough to erase all her worries.

Both of them didn't notice however the ginger haired woman watching them behind the corner of the wall at the end of the hallway in a silent wrath.