Chapter 8:
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He stared at the window, which is of course too small than the usual size.
It was kept to be that way and only once a week been opened because their sexual deeds is to be prohibited big time and shouldn't be known outside or else, they are to be caught and have nowhere else to stay and nothing else to get money from.
But luckily tonight, he was in the mood to lift things up a bit and be a better stud for Sleeping Beauty. He doesn't know why but he is just really in the mood to fuck her up, even if she may be expressionless like before.
Maybe it's because he was able to start it right, then he figures that he should finish it right as well. That even if he was not able to train with his team, at least he did not get tired, rushing back towards the brothel because tiredness from running back to the brothel is his major theory of not performing well like he desire.
Now that he finally knocked Sleeping Beauty back to sleep earlier a bit earlier and faster than usual, he could now lie down, sleep and rest for himself. He was too tired and managed to get a good five hour beside Sleeping Beauty. He was lucky that Sleeping Beauty never liked being near his body after sex when she is sleeping. If ever she was not knocked down, she goes right immediately. Levi was supposed to have her as his 'favorite' client since she pays much and is not imposing of what she wants and would let Levi do what he wanted to do. The only thing that makes Levi bother her is her expression, how she look like she doesn't care and doesn't give a single fuck, as if he is bothered and pressured to do better than what he is actually doing.
He took a glance over Sleeping Beauty and sighed.
He is so sick of his job, of his role and contribution to the society. It makes him feel unclean and just plainly skilled. At least he was paid well for tonight, he thought. It sure will be enough for more than a week for his food, as long as there won't be any kind of emergency or all of a sudden payment at school.
The rising sun and its sunshine slowly creeping inside of his room by each corner and any holes possible that could show some light made him stand up on his feet, pump up his chest and go to the bathroom to take a bath to prepare for the day. Afterwards, he took his bag, fixed and prepared is things for the day then grabbed a few bread snacks that he has and ate it with a side of a cup of tea. Then, he brought out his couple of books and read to prepare for the days lessons and quizzes, so he won't need to study again or review. Besides, there's still more time to do a few things before he heads for school.
He grabbed a pen, scribbled and highlighted a few words to remind himself of his lesson. The good thing about himself is that he is a fast learner, that he could immediately understand the lesson after being thought and being read. The only problem is if he suddenly forgot what he studied like during a quiz, he is seriously going to have a hard time to recall. That's why as much he can, he would review his notes and lessons so even if he couldn't prepare and study for a quiz, he can still remember his lesson.
Levi was done eating and was about to be finished with his books when Sleeping Beauty suddenly woke up. Her face was still groggy, no clothes on as the bedsheet covered only a half part of her body while her hair were all flying everywhere. Her face didn't changed or moved, only her eyes while Levi could only stare at her. He won't deny that she really is beautiful aside from being successful and thought who ever that man who broke her heart sure is dumb. Slowly, Sleeping Beauty moved to pick and wear her clothes that were folded and placed on a nearby chair (since she tends to fold them as she gets naked and then let Levi fuck her). Levi in the other hand just shrugged his shoulders and finish his readings, since he too is about to go out after Sleeping Beauty does.
Sleeping Beauty went directly to Levi after she finishes placing her clothes on and using the bathroom, handing him more cash which caught Levi surprised.
"What's this?" Levi asked all of a sudden. He almost said the f word but he bit his tongue, since he tries to be nicer when it comes to his clients or he might turn them off and he won't have any more money to gain and be kicked out of the brothel.
"For school." Was her only answer and he guesses that she understands him and his situation that not even his pride could resist from taking the money from her delicate hands.
"Just take it. You need it more than I do and it doesn't have that much value on me." She added, making Levi stare and hold at the money. He was actually surprised and very grateful at the same time.
"T-thanks. This is too much, really. The money you just paid was already enough for me to be honest but-"
"But I also know that you will only receive forty to fifty percent of the money that I pay you, right?" Sleeping Beauty locked eyes with him, her eyes seemingly soulless and dark with nothingness.
Levi could only nod once at her, not knowing what other he should say to her and accepted the money that she offered to her. True that he needs it more than she does but he also has his pride too. But with the kind of life that he has, he can't afford to have too much pride, most especially to the kind of work that he has.
She is not the type to talk much or if she would talk, she is not the type of woman who is good at having conversation. Levi didn't tried asking her if she would like some breakfast she would always decline and at the moment, after Levi took the money from her hand, she instantly walked away without saying anything. She would then pay at the brothel manager by the entrance of the quarters.
Levi stared at the money on his hand and sighed. He took very few amount and places it on his wallet while the other bigger amount was placed on his secret envelope that he places on his favorite book, together with his other savings. As always, he would think and hope that it'll hit a bigger amount someday, hopefully soon.
Before he goes to school, he fixes his few things, changed the linen of his bed, fixed his self and went along his way. As he goes to walk for school, a sudden thought crossed his mind, that Four Eyes is hopefully riding a bike so he could ride along with her again.
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"How come you were riding a bike last night? And why the hell were you in detention yesterday?"
It was Levi asking Hanji too early in the morning. Once he entered the hallway for the seniors, he was able to spot her and decided to talk to her. She was fixing her things in the locker and Levi saw that there were a few pictures of places he doesn't know and a few sticky notes inside of its door.
"Relax Levi, it's too early in the morning for me to have an interrogation." She said jokingly as she paused from what she is doing and gave him a quick look, seeing his usual stern look. His brow raised and Hanji sighed.
"Fine. I accidentally dropped a few metal balls and test tubes and other glassy containers in the lab during a little meeting and once the student assistant found out, I was immediately told to go to detention and I was already being waited in there when I entered." She paused for a while to double check her things inside the locker, eyeing the books carefully while Levi waited.
"And for your other question, I use my bicycle twice or thrice a week and definitely alternate."
"What do you mean alternate?"
"Alternate, which I meant by if yesterday I used my bicycle then today, I won't. Does it every week." She explains and closes the door of her locker while locking eyes with him. She then lastly smiled and let out a laugh, hugging some books tightly on her chest. They started to walk and Hanji was surprised that Levi walked beside her.
"Now that I answered your question, can I ask mine now?" she asked and turns her head towards him.
"You have a question?" he asked in bewilderment, surprised that Hanji also has a question inside her head, not knowing though if she already had that before he could even ask her or she just decided to ask him a question or few since he asked her.
"Fine go ahead." He sighed and places his hands inside of his pockets.
"How was it last night? I hope you were not that tired when you had your job." She said cheerfully, hoping that she is not intriguing or crossing the line. She thinks it's okay anyway because she too have already been one of his clients and she didn't said it that loud, just enough for the two of them to hear.
Levi was caught unaware of her sudden kind of question. Of course she knows, maybe it was really her intention to help him out because she knows what his life is like, but he needs to make sure first.
"And how'd you say that first?"
"Because the last time that you had me, I saw how tired you were and stressed out from training so I was hoping that I was somehow was able to help you last night." Her eyes suddenly fell on her hands who were tightly gripping on her books. Maybe she did crossed the line and had offended Levi which was never her intention at the first place. She really is intrigued more about his life, maybe that's why she asked as well.
"Yeah you did, but just a little though." He snorted that got Hanji laughing all of a sudden.
Hanji thinks that he is just too shy to admit it or his pride might be higher than his height, but somehow, she finds him really interesting and seemed like he is nice guy.
"So, who's your client last night? Was it wild?" she asked, still trying not to be offensive. She just can't really help but feel intrigued and curious of his lifestyle and his kind of job.
"Really now? Why are you asking?" Levi asked as his right brow raised, giving her a quick defensive look.
"Well I have to be honest with you Levi" she tells him, hoping that it is okay. "I am really curios about your life, I mean your work. I never knew someone who has the same job as yours and I find it really interesting that you can still study."
Before Levi could even open his mouth to answer, the bell rang and Hanji got all tensed and worried.
"Well, whatever shorty." She said and taps his head, where he immediately shoves off her hand away. "I still need to get into class. Talk to you again soon!" She stated and went ahead of him.
"Me too. Catch you later, Four Eyes." He said suddenly losing the odd feeling of anger and she nods back, waves and smiled.
"See you later too, shorty!" Before Levi could throw the book that he is holding to her for shouting that fucking word about his height, she was already entering her room.
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