There was thunder rumbling in the distance, and suddenly a waterproof jacket would have been more preferable. The flimsy black jacket Eren was adorning now was flapping in the wind as it picked up speed and he shivered tried to hold the book under his chin as he pulled the jacket closed and attempted to zip it back up. The book started to slip from his grip but the jacket was zipped up fast enough for him to catch it. Funny how it was all blue skies and sunshine a few moments ago. Maybe it would have been best for him to watch the news before departing in his lighter clothing.

He felt his phone buzz in his pocket and he flipped it open to see that Mikasa had texted him about getting home soon. He quickly responded and pushed the device into his pocket and hoped he would make it home on time before it was pouring. The last thing he needed was his phone being ruined by some rain storm the seemingly came out of no where.

The sound of a soft pittering made Eren speed up to a jog. Suddenly Levi's house seemed like a more welcoming place from this rain. He still didn't know why he felt obligated to bring Levi his history book. Maybe it was because he actually wanted to get an A for once, but Eren highly doubted that. Honestly he felt like owed Levi a favour since the teen had let Eren have the spot in the park. It was unexpectedly kind of him. The least Eren could do in return was make sure his books didn't get ruined.

A loud boom caused Eren to jump and sprint to the large home in the distance. The rain started to pour heavily and Eren started to bang on the door quickly. It felt like forever before the door was actually opened by Levi's father. The man gave a large smile and pulled Eren in to an unexpected hug. Eren grunted, "Good to...see you too...sir...please let me go."

The man let him go, "Sorry Eren, it has just been so long. Please come in from the rain."

Eren only went in to the doorway before handing the book over, "Levi left this at the park, that's the only reason I'm here. I really gotta get going, sir. My sister will be worried."

Levi's father smiled, "Non, non Eren. You must stay, this storm is too bad for you to head home. Please have some dinner. The news said it will lighten up in an hour. Please I insist."

Eren hesitated and glanced out the window beside the front door. It was pouring so hard it was nearly impossible to see the street. Eren became conflicted. Though he felt welcome by Levi's father, Levi wouldn't be too happy to see him. There was another buzz in his pocket and he pulled out his phone. This time it was Annie,

Hey, where are you? I have the car from Mikasa, I can pick you up and bring you home.

Eren looked at the man before him, "Excuse me for a second, I have to text my friend really fast."

He simply nodded and waited for Eren patiently.

Levi's house

What?! Why are you there? I'm on my way.

I had to return his book. please be careful, its hard to see out there.

"Actually as much as I would like to stay, my friend is coming to get me."

"Aw, well maybe next time Eren. I miss having you around, and Levi does too."

Eren blinked, that didn't sound right. He must have misheard him from the thundering rain. There was no way Levi missed having him around. "I'm sorry sir, but Levi can't miss having me around. He blatantly hates me."

The dark haired man smirked and adjusted his glasses, "Levi cannot bring himself to hate you Eren. I remembered that day two years ago. My son came home broken hearted and in tears. You know he still has quite the cr-"

"What are you doing here?"

Levi was standing in the archway behind his dad, his hair was disheveled and his voice cracked slightly. It was obvious he had just woke up from a nap. Levi rubbed at his eyes before restating his question, "Eren what are you doing here?"

"Oh Levi, Eren was just returning your book. You were careless enough to leave it at the park."

Eren released the breath he didn't know he was holding. He silently thanked the man as the book was handed to Levi. There was a beep outside the house and Eren took that as his cue to leave. "Oh, well..thanks I guess."

The thanks was barely heard over Eren shouting his goodbyes as he took of to get in the car with Annie. Annie gave him a worried look, "You guys didn't fight did you?"

"No," Eren had a distracted look, trying to think of what Levi's dad was saying earlier, "No I'm fine. I just want to go home."

Sunday seemed to fly by and sure enough Monday arrived. Eren had been distracted through most of the day, and then history class came. Eren sat awkwardly with Levi. The dark haired teen was working in silence with the occasional sound of him flipping a page in the history book Eren had returned to him. "Are you going to do nothing? I have done almost everything and you are just sitting on your ass."

"Hey that's the plan. I returned your book you should be more grateful."

Levi put his pen down and glared up Eren, "You piece of shit, don't come to my house ever again. You aren't welcomed there dumb ass."

Eren scowled back, "Well your parents seem to miss me. Maybe I should start showing up more often just to spend time with them. Plus your dad seems to think you want me there anyway, so you're the dumb ass, dumb ass."

That got the teen to freeze. Levi's steely grey eyes went wide for a moment and his mouth was slightly ajar. Eren could see how fast Levi was thinking as he watched those widened eyes search the room in a panic before landing on Eren once more. The fierceness had returned, and Levi's expression changed to a neutral one. Silence rested over the combined desk as Levi proceeded to pretend that Eren had said nothing. "Vous n'avez aucune idée."

The words were soft, but certainly heard. Eren frowned, "Y'know I don't speak French, so you wanna say that again in English tough guy?"

Levi flicked a bored gaze at him, and tapped his pen against the table, "Do some fucking work or I will kick your ass into next week."

Eren sighed and rolled his eyes and proceeded to do nothing as per usual. When class finally got out he went to meet Annie at her locker. The two had decided they would try to be more like a couple, and see if they would continue to date even after homecoming. Eren gave Annie a soft smile, and gave her hug. She returned it awkwardly but gave him one of her rare smiles. Eren though she looked prettier when she smiled, but she didn't cause his heart to skip a beat.

The brunet suddenly became aware that maybe he wouldn't be able to date Annie after homecoming. He frowned slightly when she turned her back to him. Ever since Freshman year he had a difficult time staying in a relationship with any girl. It was weird, but he always had an overwhelming sense of guilt come over him, and he had no idea why. He smiled again when Annie turned around, "You have the prettiest eyes Eren, I'm jealous."

She touched his cheek lightly and ran her thumb under his eye, "Thanks Annie, but I think your eyes surpass mine by a long shot."

Annie took her hand off his cheek to cover her face as a blush danced across her features, Eren pulled her hands off and gave a laugh, "You would've known you were so easily flustered."

The blonde scowled, "Shut up," she soon laughed to, "Oh look it Armin."

Eren grabbed her hand and turned around to see his best friend looking for someone. "Oh yeah, let's go talk to him."

Before he stepped forward he watched as Jean went up to Armin, and the smaller of the two blushed. Jean grinned and dipped down to give him a quick kiss before walking with him to leave the school. Eren was shocked, Armin never texted him about Jean and him becoming a thing. "God damnit Armin. Well he better not expect me to let horseface in my house."

Annie started to pull Eren along this time, "The only reason you don't like him is because he hit on your sister in the seventh grade. Move on Eren."

Eren stuck his tongue out at the shorter girl, "No thanks. Armin has some explaining to do that's for sure."

Annie shook her head and sighed, "Just shut up and walk me home like the good boyfriend you are."

The brunet sighed in defeat and walked with Annie down the hall with a small pout on his face. He would glance at her and give her puppy dog eyes, and that would illicit a small smile from her before she would push his face away. Eren gave another laugh, but went silent quickly when they walked out into parking lot hand in hand. The teen looked around when he felt someone staring at them, and sure enough he found Levi glaring at him. Eren gave him a confused look but the raven haired teen looked away, shoved his hands in his pockets and walked to his car.

Eren merely shrugged it off and continued walking with Annie. He tried to keep a lively conversation with her as they went to her home, but his thoughts kept drifting back to the grumpy person he used to call best friend. "Hey, did you want to hang for a little bit?"

"Ah, sorry Annie but I should really get home. I need to have a much needed conversation with Armin."

Annie chuckled, "Alright, just don't go too hard on him."

"Oh, don't worry, I'll make sure he tells me every detail. I'll text you later, okay?"

Annie nodded and waved as Eren left the rundown house and made his way to his own small home. Armin was going to have a lot of explaining to do.


A/N: Told you guys I would get it up tonight or something. I hope you enjoyed the double chapter update.