Chapter 7

The week passed faster than predicted due to everyone working. Levi was in charge of not only his own paperwork, but Commander Erwin's as well. Mikasa helped Shadis with training. Jean did small jobs like cleaning after the horses. And Eren was still ordered to relax. He was bored really, all week without seeing Levi very often was almost painful. With the week almost over, Eren knew everyone would be exhausted, and decided to have a get together. In fact, it was almost like a double-date.

They sat at a table in a fancy restaurant. Eren and Levi sat next to each other while Mikasa and Jean sat across from them. Eren was facing Mikasa and Jean faced Levi. There was nothing but small talk until the waitress came. Once their order was in, they talked casually. But Jean couldn't take it anymore and stood up. "Eren, can we talk outside for a minute?"

"No problem, Jean." Eren responded smiling. Fucking rot in Hell already.

The two Ackermans were left at the table, alone with each other. They looked at each other with the same death glare, until Mikasa spoke. "So, Captain Shorty, how's all that paperwork coming along? Because I heard you can't even reach the Commander's desk."

Levi looked away, but he was obviously pissed off. "Here comes the short jokes, I see how you want to play. You're just jealous because I am able to lay in the same bed as Jaeger, and touch him as much as I want while he sleeps."

Mikasa smirks as her face darkens a little more. "I'm pretty sure that's called molestation to a minor, Captain. What are you, 30-something? And you're bragging about violating my brother? I should just report you and save Eren the trouble, pervert."

"I'm the pervert? You are obsessed with Eren. You would probably love him to a pulp if feelings were physical. And if you're really his 'sister', then you shouldn't have so many wet dreams of him at night. My relationship with him is mutual."

Mikasa's face became calm and she spoke smoothly. "Whether it's mutual or not, I can still get married legally and have all the children I want."

"At least I'm not dating a horse."

Jean was the first to speak. "What the fuck? How could you be with Captain Levi? I can't even comprehend how you're relationship standards can be so low that even Levi can reach them. What the actual Hell, Jaeger."

"Since when did you care about what goes on in my personal life? What about you and Mikasa? When are you going to throw yourself off the wall?"

Jean replied mockingly. "Since when did you care about what goes on in my personal life?"

"Because she's my fucking sister. I don't want you to even touch Mikasa." Eren argued back.

"She's not even your real sister."

"That doesn't matter. As long as I'm still breathing, I don't even want you near her."

"You won't be breathing long after choking on the Captain's dick tonight."

"You bastar…" Eren was cut off by a hand covering his mouth from behind. The figure held him back until he calmed down a little. Eren turned to find his friend preventing him from killing Jean. "Armin?"

"Eren, I really don't know what's going on here, but based off of the bits and pieces I heard, this is about Mikasa, correct?" Armin asked as he let go of Eren.

"Maybe." Eren responded.

Armin cleared his throat. "Well, then if this is about Mikasa, then do you think it would make her happy that you two are about to kill each other out here?"

Eren and Jean looked at one another.

"I will answer that for you. No, she will not be happy. Anyways, where is Mikasa? Did you leave her alone so you can argue?"

"No, she's inside the restaurant with Captain Levi." Jean explained.

"Armin, how did you find us here anyways?" Eren asked. "I thought you were in Wall Sina?"

"I just returned about an hour ago and just happened to walk by when I heard your obnoxious voice arguing in an alley way. You sounded so mad Eren that I thought you would transform here in the middle of the city." Armin explained. "And when it comes to leaving Mikasa with the same man that kicked the shit out of you, publically, is probably your worst mistake. Who knows, maybe the two killed each other by now."

"SHIT." Jean and Eren said in unison. The two ran back to their table to find Mikasa standing on her seat and Levi towering over her by standing on the back of his chair. The area around them felt as if it was burning with the fire of their hatred for one another.

Eren went to Levi's side and tried to calm him down. Jean picked Mikasa up and brought her to ground level. "Damn it, I won't lose to that short man!" Mikasa said as she was held in Jean's arms.

"I'm not the short one here, Mikasa." Levi stated as Eren helped him down. "Eren, I appreciate that you attempted to help us calm down from our duties, but putting me in the same room as her was a bad idea. If she wasn't your sister, then I would have killed her by now."

Before Eren responded, the waitress brought their food. She stood there, confused by her standing customers. "Is there something you want me to get you?"

Jean said, "Yes, a few to-go containers, please. Something came up and we have to leave now."

"Alright, I'll be right back with the containers and you're bill." She said as she dashed away.

As Levi sat back down to enjoy his tea, Jean pulled out his wallet and set some money on the table. "Use this to pay for the meal. When the containers come, we're leaving. I know you meant this to help us, but I guess things never turn out the way we expect them to."

The waitress came back with the containers and the other couple left with their food. Eren paid the rest of the bill and sat there next to Levi. "Armin's back."

"Yeah, and?" The Captain responded without looking at Eren.

"We won't get to spend as much time together with him around."

Levi snickered. "You're wrong, Jaeger. You can just come and live with me."

Eren looked at Levi, surprised. "Live with you? You mean like move in together?"

"Yes, what else would I be talking about?" He looked at Eren's eager face. "I can get all the paper work for it finished tomorrow while you pack your things. But tonight, you're coming home with me, understand?"

"Yes, Captain!"

The two returned to Levi's place. This was the first time Eren has ever been to Levi's place. He was surprised to find that his living room was four times bigger than his own apartment. He watched the other man sluggishly walk over to the couch. Levi was tired after pulling a few all-nighters just to catchup on paperwork. He laid down on the couch and waved Eren over. Eren came over to the Captain's side and Levi grabbed his arm and pulled him on top of himself.

"Captain?"

"Just lay here with me a while, and let me hold you while I sleep."

"Yes, Captain."

After Levi fell asleep, Eren laid his head on his chest. Then, Levi whispered. "I love you….. Eren."

Surprised to hear the captain use his first name, he hesitated a response. "I love you too, Captain."

Minutes passed in complete silence. The captain mumbled, "Call me Levi."