Eren jumped out of shock, and nearly lost his grip on the door. The queen smiled gently, "Is my son in here?"
Eren blinked, "Ummm, yes." The queen!?
"Cool." She grinned and gestured past him, "May I?"
"S-sure-" Eren took a step back and the queen floated into the room. As soon as Eren shut the door, Queen Amelia…changed.
"Hey what's up man?" She walked into the connected room with Levi's bed.
"I was totally about to suck his dick, you have the worst timing." Levi propped himself up on his elbows.
Eren blurted, "Wh-Levi!" The queen wasn't even fazed.
"Yeah? Well you can do that shit later- meanwhile I haven't seen you in years! What the fuck!?" She crossed her arms. Eren's jaw nearly hit the floor.
"We skype like, once a month, mom." Levi rolled his eyes and finally sat up. "I'm a grown ass man."
"A real man visits his mother!"
"What….the hell is going on?" Eren whispered to himself. The pair must have heard him, because both exchanged amused looks.
"Sorry," The queen plopped down on the bed next to Levi, and sat criss cross. "I can only act so prestigious for so long." Eren noticed that she was wearing yoga pants underneath her beaded dress.
"My head hurts." Eren rubbed at his temples. Levi held out his arms, as if to say 'come here'. Eren waddled over and Levi pulled him into his lap.
"Ohhh," The queen giggled and held her knees to her chest. "He's so cute!" She reached over and poked Eren's cheek. The younger almost went into shock.
Levi rolled his eyes, "Why are you here?"
"I thought I'd come visit because dinner went so well." She rolled her eyes as well. Eren blinked, they're practically the same person- holy shit.
"I thought you said you talked to him."
She shrugged, "I did…but It's like talking to a brick- fucking dumb and unresponsive. He's dead set on hooking you up."
Levi groaned and buried his nose in Eren's back. "A crazy concept, but a 27 year old men can choose if they want to fucking marry someone or not. "
"Don't worry," She reached over to flick his ear, "I won't let you be with someone you don't love." She placed a hand over her chest and belted dramatically, "I must protect my son's heart! I would move mountains, I would cross seas-"
Levi sat up and lightly punched his mom's shoulder, "Oh my gosh shut up!" Eren began to laugh.
"Wow," Eren grinned, "Your mom is so cool, Levi."
"You shut up too."
Eren and the queen snickered.
"Did you hear that Levi? I'm officially cool. Quick, I need to find your baby pictures."
"I swear to god!"
The three of them sat in Levis room talking. The more they talked, the more Eren saw the similarities between Levi and his mother. At one point, Eren finally asked a question he had been wondering about since Levi first told him about his family.
He asked with half confidence, "Why…why are there two queens?"
Queen Amelia's emotions flickered in her eyes- surprise, and then soberness. She smiled softly. "Ah, I can understand your curiosity." Levi didn't say a word. She sighed, "Well you see, the king was already married when it was decided that I would marry him."
"Why?"
"War of course." She smiled. "Well, it hadn't really become war yet. As the Soviets and the Americans had their cold war, we had ours. Between Stohess and Karanese, my home country. Tensions were coming to a climax, but neither side really wanted war. So both Kings met together and my father signed me off. Like a damn horse or something." The queen crossed her arms. "I mean, I wasn't even that old- let alone queen material. I was just a stupid teenager with the title of princess. Any of the other princesses would have been better…but my good o' papa chose me…so." She waved her hand around, "Duty to my country, blah blah blah."
"That's such an…old-timey way of fixing something." Eren blinked.
"I know right." Levi snared, "This isn't' 500 AD anymore."
The queen laughed, "Yeah, but I got this little squirt out of it." She tugged on Levi's hair, "So I guess it was worth it."
Levi grumbled, "You guess?"
"Yeah, still not so sure about a son that doesn't even send his mom a mother's day card!"
Eren laughed, and Levi shielded his head as the queen grabbed a pillow, and smacked him with it.
Eren grumbled and stretched his arms above his head. Light streamed in from the window and landed perfectly on his eyes. The young man tried to sit up, but felt arms tighten around his torso.
"Stop fucking moving."
"Wow, good morning to you too sunshine." Eren reached up to rub his left eye. Levi rolled over so he was limp across Eren. The younger coughed as the weight pushed the air out of his chest.
"Don't be so dramatic." Levi raised himself onto his forearms, and was nose to nose with Eren.
"You almost killed me." Eren joked.
"Tonight is the party."
"What party?" Eren reached up to comb down the prince's bed head.
"You know…the whole royal ball thing. Different monarchs and important people from various places come. It's pretty much a social event. Although… I think tomorrow there's a meeting with everyone to discuss business shit."
"That sounds horrifying." Eren replied. "Do I have to go to this?"
"To the party? Yes." Levi rolled off Eren, and the younger made a noise of complaint.
"But Levi! I'm not cut out for this crap!"
"Get dressed." The prince walked towards his bathroom, "I'm taking you out."
"Out?"
"Outside? You know? With birds and shit."
Eren was suspicious when they left the castle grounds. Levi was in the driver's seat of course- he really did hate being chauffeured around. "Where are we going?" Eren crossed his arms. They passed expensive homes and fancy neighborhoods. These must be rich people that wanted to build close to the king, Eren mused and stared out the window.
"I just wanted to show you around, I guess." Levi rested his left hand on the wheel. "Show you the part of Stohess that I kinda still like." Eren didn't know what to say, so he stayed quiet. After a short silence, Levi revealed that the little car was, indeed, a convertible. Eren was smacked in the face by the fast air- the wind ruffled their hair and clothes. The couple got further away from mansion guards and expensive cars, and closer to farmland.
With the sunroof removed , Eren got a big whiff of crops; like corn and apple trees. Eren grinned and unclipped his seatbelt to stand up.
"Careful." Levi warned, but Eren just laughed and grabbed the door to steady himself. It was nothing but open road now…big rolling hills, green grass, orchards, cows, birds, and blue skies. Eren held a hand on his head to keep his beanie from flying off.
"Wow!" Eren beamed, "It's beautiful!" He looked back down at Levi. The prince was looking up at him- he showed a soft smile. It threw Eren off enough for him to flush red and yell, "Hey! Drive!" Levi continued to say nothing, but turned his eyes back to the road and smirked. Eren plopped back down in his seat and ran a hand through his bangs.
The wind was too loud to talk, so they both sat in silence. It wasn't awkward- instead it was…surprisingly peaceful.
The younger came back to reality when he noticed the car slowing down.
They were in a town.
Levi turned off the engine and the car stilled- neither moved for a moment. The prince turned to Eren with lightened features, "Whenever I got fed up with everyone's shit, I would come here."
Eren looked around- they had parked on a dirt hill of a grass field. "It's really pretty."
Levi got out of his side of the car, "This town isn't big, but it's my favorite. Nobody cares about money or titles."
"Sounds like my kind of place." Eren shoved his hands in his pockets and followed Levi down the paved road leading into the farming town.
"I figured you'd enjoy it."
Eren noticed lots of shops- cute parlors, cafes, and a big farmers market down on the corner. They passed a small movie theater when Levi grabbed his hand. Suddenly someone waved from across the street, "Levi! You're back!"
Eren marveled as Levi smiled and waved back. The younger looked up and stared- this is not the same person… all the worrylines on his forehead are gone and…he's happy!
A chubby guy burst out of the barber's shop- "My boy!"
"Old man." Levi smirked. His hand was ripped away from Eren's as the barber pulled him into a hug. "I thought you was never comin' back."
"Now why would you think that, idiot." Levi patted his shoulder.
The barber pulled away, and fixed his eyes on green ones. "Who are you?" The man crossed his arms and stared at Eren- he had a noticeable accent. Eren was immediately reminded of a pirate.
"Eren Jaeger." He held out his hand.
The barber raised a gray eyebrow, but finally gripped his hand and shook it roughly, "Call me Ted."
"Ted." Eren nodded and gripped his hand tighter before letting go.
"You bring 'em here?"
"All the way from the states."
"Must be a good one, ey?"
"Yeah, he's cute." Levi elbowed the young man, and Eren flushed before elbowing him back.
"Well boy," he grinned, revealing a missing tooth, "Ya shake like a man, so I like ya."
Levi chuckled and Eren replied, smiling, "Well you made him laugh," Eren nodded towards the prince, "So you're alright too."
Ted tipped his head back and howled a deep laugh, resting his fists on his sides. "How 'bout we go find that old hag? She probably got somethin' cookin up in that shithole she calls a bar."
"Theodore I swear if you spread anymore lies about my restaurant I'll cut yer lips off and feed 'em to the pigs!"
An older lady waved a kitchen knife at the barber's direction- the man only responded,
"Ahh, shat up you old prune. Ya threatened to do that years ago."
"What makes ya think I won't do it now!"
"They're married." Levi turned to Eren as the bickering continued behind them.
"Cute town." Eren laughed.
Levi chuckled, "It's different, but they're more of a family than anyone else."
They sat at a small booth- it was next to a window, so Eren could see people across the street. They all seemed to know each other, waving at others and smiling. Eren mused, leaning his head in his hand. I'm learning so much about him. Months ago I never would have thought that Levi would be this kind of person. Eren tried not to laugh to himself, He's so fucking tsundere.
"My goodness, is that really you?"
Their heads turned to the voice- a woman stood with her child. The boy looked to be maybe 8. The heir grinned, "Wow, he's so big!"
"Prince Levi." The boy ran up to the man and wrapped his arms around his neck. Levi's eyes went wide, but returned the hug.
"I can't believe it, really. How you stormed off this crazy island- I never thought you'd return."
"Thank him." Levi nodded at Eren. "He was the one who told me I needed to come back."
"I said you needed to make things right." Eren reached across the table and punched his arm lightheartedly.
"Wow, you're just as cute as they say." The mother held her hands to her own cheeks and smiled.
"Who-wait…what?" Eren sputtered.
She laughed as Levi continued to speak with the boy, "Ah, sorry. Word travels fast around here."
Eren laughed, "Don't apologize. It's nice to meet you ma'am."
After lunch, Eren followed Levi to a hill that had a view of the town. They collapsed into the grass and stared up at the clouds. It was the most at peace Eren had felt in a long time. He moved to lay his head on the prince's chest. "You know what's funny?"
"Hmm?"
"You are a carbon copy of your mom." Eren twisted his fingers in the grass. "Like, seriously."
Levi huffed, "As if. She's insane."
"Remember that time you hid in a closet for two hours to avoid a girl?"
"….okay touché. "
"Everything makes so much sense now! Your manners, your language; and your fucking Hannah Montana double life."
"What on Earth are you on about?" Levi reached up and tugged on Eren's hair.
He laughed, "You know what I'm talking about! One second you're like 'motherfucking bitch get out of my face or I'll shove my foot up your ass', and the next second you're like Ouran Host Club. "
"Please don't make anime references; it's unsettling."
Eren speech was broken up, "You were really fucking-" kiss, "cute today-" kiss, "acting all friendly and nice to people."
A noise rumbled from Levi's chest, and Eren took it as a laugh. "Everyone liked you too."
Eren didn't reply- he adjusted his knees on either side of Levi's thighs, and swooped his head back down to meet his lips. Levi returned the kiss with the same amount of vigor- if not more.
They had walked the town for another hour before the duo decided to head back to the palace. No sooner had they made it into Levi's room, the two were on each other like glue.
The hands on Eren's lower back swooped back down over his ass, and pulled. Eren was shoved forwards, and they both groaned. Levi continued to direct Eren to grind against him- neither broke the kiss.
Levi's hands traveled back up to his waist. Eren felt some of Levi's arm strength; he easily flipped Eren onto his back. The brunette grunted, and tried to kiss with a steady pace. He learned quickly that Levi loved Eren's hands in his hair. So he tugged on the prince's strands and smiled against his mouth.
"Let's see…" Levi leaned back and slid down Eren's body, "I think I was about to do this earlier." He positioned himself nicely between Eren's legs. It took one swift tug to pull down both his jeans and boxers over his hips.
"Wha-huhhh-" Eren's question fell apart. Levi grabbed the base of his dick and kissed the tip. "You sure do cut to the chase."
"Brat." Levi mumbled.
Eren choked as Levi's lips moved down, "How does this even happen?" Levi hummed in question- and looked up as he slowly wrapped his lips around Eren. "I'm a homeless fuckup getting his dick sucked by a prince."
Even from his place between his thighs, Eren could see the prince roll his eyes before bobbing his head. That fact alone made Eren laugh, and reach down to scratch his nails against his scalp. Levi hummed and began to move faster.
"Are you actually nervous?"
"Shut up." Eren adjusted his bowtie. Levi had put him in a white suit for fucks sake. "Just shut up."
"You look good; I don't know what your problem is." Levi crossed his arms. Eren turned to glare at him- it was Levi that looked good. He had a black tux that was extremely tailored; his legs looked six miles long.
"My problem?" Eren rolled his eyes and looked back at the mirror. "This isn't a normal person thing. A fucking royal ball isn't a normal person thing. Of course I'm nervous!"
Levi was suddenly by his side, looking at Eren's reflection in the mirror. The younger blinked as the prince licked his finger and slicked back a brown hair that was out of place. "I wouldn't've brought you if you couldn't do it, idiot."
"…I don't want to embarrass you."
"You won't." Levi showed a rare smile. "Now move, brat. We're already late."
The walk through the castle felt like forever. They passed rushing staff and a busy kitchen as they made their way into the ballroom. Eren's heart hurt a little as he thought of his friends back home.
When the two doormen simultaneously opened the gold door, Eren would have given anything to go back to that quiet country town. Levi noticed his unease, and quietly slipped his gloved hand in Eren's.
He felt like Cinderella. Everyone turned to look at them as they walked down the marble stairs, and Eren's face couldn't have gotten any redder.
The room was enormous and the decorations were extravagant. Tables were off to the left side, decorated with beautiful centerpieces. Fabric draped along the ceiling and a live band was opposite of the dance floor. At center stage was the king and his wives. Eren half expected him to sit on a throne; but instead he just sat at a beautiful table….a queen on his right, and queen on his left. Queen Amelia smiled as she saw them walk in. Eren noticed a line of people to go and shake hands with the royals.
The three trouble-making princes sat at a table directly left to the king's. Each had a beautiful girl with them; Eren noticed that they were different from the girls of last night's dinner.
"Wow." He really didn't know what to say.
"Just be friendly and there shouldn't be a problem." Levi pulled him through the crowds of people to get to their seat. "Let me handle the talking."
"The last time you said that, you called our waiter a 'moron with a stick up his ass the size of his fucking hugeass forehead'. "
The prince rolled his eyes, but Eren could tell he was trying not to laugh. "You better pray that no one heard that."
Eren snickered. They only made it a couple feet before they were stopped immediately. "Prince Levi! What a surprise!" They turned to see an lavishly dressed middle aged women and her husband. "Can you believe it George? He's actually here."
The husband nodded his bald head. Eren watched with awe as Levi turned on his princely charm. "Mistress, it is wonderful to see you again." He kissed her gloved hand and she giggled. He then turned to shake hands with the husband. Levi turned to introduce Eren, but the woman cut him off,
"Are you actually going to stay the whole evening this time?" She giggled, blatantly ignoring Eren. He didn't really care. Eren was more interested at how gravity defying her boobs were.
How are they not falling out!? That looks heavy.
"Of course." Levi noticed the look on Eren's face, and tried not to laugh. "I trust you'll be there for the meeting tomorrow."
"Oh, Levi," She waved her hand around, "Don't talk of such boring matters at a party like this! In fact," She pushed up the corset underneath her chest, "Why don't we dance?"
Eren noticed that the husband had already sneaked away. God bless that man.
Levi gave a look to Eren that said sorry, before he turned and smiled, "Of course Mistress." She nearly knocked over Eren before she could pull the handsome prince towards the dance floor.
And…now I'm alone.
It took some time, but Eren managed to make his way out of the crowd. He found an empty corner of the ballroom, and decided to sit on the bottom stair there. Eren laughed to himself we didn't even make it a foot in before he was whisked away. He shrugged; I guess it's just part of the job. Eren then giggled, Occupational Hazard.
He stared at all the faces. Every women looked like something out of a movie- the amount of diamonds and layers of fabric they wore was unreal. I sure hope that no one has a lighter…Eren smirked to himself, ...they're all wearing so much hairspray that the room would catch fire. He scanned the crowd of dancing people for Levi.
When he found him, a pang of jealousy ran through his chest. The prince wasn't dancing with that lady anymore, but another stunning princess. The two danced together fluidly, and Eren could see his fake smile from across the room. Eren sighed, That isn't the real Levi. They may look hella cute together, but that's not the…real him. He looked down at his shoes. I wish I knew how to dance.
"My, My. Look who's all alone, brother?"
…son of a bitch.
Three princes stood side by side; the women no longer hooked at their arms. "Did he leave you all alone again?" Erwin smiled handsomely. "That's not very polite."
"Oh yeah? Haven't you left your girlfriends all alone?" Eren snapped back.
Erwin laughed, "Oh, those girls? We're not dating them."
Nile pushed up his glasses, "We actually didn't bring dates."
Eren raised an eyebrow, looking up at them from his seat on the bottom stair. "Then who were they?"
Mike shrugged, "Princesses."
"Playthings." Nile corrected, smirking.
Eren rolled his eyes so hard they almost went back in his head; sexist bastards. "Okay well," He stood up and moved to push past the trio. "Great seeing you guys bye-"
Two pairs of hands grabbed him by the forearms, and pulled him back; Erwin at his right and Mike at his left.
"Oh but Eren." Erwin spoke dramatically. "There's still so much of the palace left to show you!"
"Why don't we leave here and go for a walk?" Nile bent down so that he was a breath away from Eren's angry face.
"No." Eren tried to yank his arms back without causing a scene. "I'm going to wait for Levi."
"Ah, but can't you see he's with that girl?" Erwin tightened his grip. "Just come hang with us for a little bit, okay?"
"Uh, no." Eren pulled back again, "Last time I did I was shoved in a closet-thanks but no thanks."
He began to panic when Mike pulled him towards the doors. Eren opened his mouth to yell, when suddenly the hands on him were gone. He whipped around to see Levi dragging all three of them out the door and into the hallway. He passed Eren muttering "Just a second."
Eren was speechless. He stood at the bottom of the grand staircase looking up in awe. Like Levi said, he only had to wait a couple seconds before the doors were opened and Levi was walking quickly to his side. He grabbed Eren's cheeks in both his hands, "Are you okay?"
Eren nodded, "Yeah, I'm fine." He looked over his shoulder, "Are they-"
"Don't worry about it." He grabbed Eren's hand, "Let's go sit down."
"I swear." Levi twisted a decorative flower in his hands angrily, "I'm going to kill those three."
"I'm sorry but they're crazy." Eren resisted the urge to lean his elbow on the table; good manners and all that. "I don't understand why they feel the need to harass me."
"They're assholes." Levi snapped.
Eren looked around to make sure nobody heard him curse- it appeared that the guests were preoccupied with the party. He decided to change the topic, "So, how was your dance?"
"Fine. Boring." Levi grumbled, "Everyone here is so fake."
"Not gonna lie," Eren shrugged, "Your little prince act isn't very down to earth either."
"If I said whatever I wanted around these people I'm sure they'd all be struck dead from shock."
"Now that would be a party."
Levi laughed out loud, before covering his mouth with his hand, "Eren."
The younger laughed too, some of the stress lifting form his shoulders. The couple sat at the table for a moment, watching other people. It was interesting to see people from all different races dressed in their own fancy attire. Suddenly Eren's eyes snapped wide, "Is that…is that Obama?"
"The U.S. President always comes to our events." Levi replied in a flat voice. "At least that's how it was when I was still living here."
"And-and that's Prince Harry!"
"Our parents made us play together as kids," Levi leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms. "One time he put gum in my hair and I never really forgave him."
Eren burst into laughter, "No way!"
"Way." The heir rolled his eyes, but smirked despite himself. Eren continued to scan the crowd, pointing out various people he could recognize. Levi was nice enough to point out and name people Eren didn't (but should) know.
The lighthearted moment was soon gone as another group of people swarmed around the youngest prince. A well-dressed young man stole away his attention immediately, talking about business and boring nonsense.
Eren felt useless.
As soon as that man left, more replaced him. A group of girls were quick to physically pull him from the table and onto the dance floor. Before leaving, Levi whispered that if his brothers returned, he was to stand by security.
Eren was alone again.
Well…this is going great. The brunette looked over his shoulder- Levi was giving him a look that said please help me. Eren gave him a comforting smile before he lost Levi to the crowd. The live orchestra was playing pop music now. What kind of royal ball is this?
"Oh darn, what did he call him again?"
"Eran? Errand?"
"I think its Erin."
"No, no no its Aryan."
The young man looked up at the three teenagers that were standing around him; two girls and a boy. The blonde girl pointed to him suddenly, "Hey. You, what's your name?"
"Uh…" He blinked, "Eren…?"
"See! I was the closest!"
"Shut up." The boy snapped. All three took a seat around him; Eren was rendered speechless.
"Uhh."
"Look, I'm just going to cut to the chase here." The young man wore a bright blue suit, and slicked back his hair. He was somewhat intimidating. "You made him laugh. I now hate you."
"I also saw you two holding hands." The brunette crossed her arms.
"Seriously, who do you think you are?!"
"Umm." Eren tugged on his suit sleeve nervously, "I mean, he did bring me here…so."
"What!"
The three gave each other surprised looks. "That's impossible."
The blonde girl leaned close to Eren, and gave him a predatory look, "Why."
"Well…we are kinda…dating." Eren shrugged. "So it shouldn't be that weird."
You would've guessed that Eren told them the world was ending. The girls nearly shrieked and the man spat. "There's no way. I've been trying to get into those pants for years and you're telling me some hick from nowhere gets to bang him!"
"Hey now," Eren snapped back, "I don't even know you man. Back off."
"Exactly!" The brunette girl spat angrily, "We're some of the most well-known royals in this area, and you don't even know who we are? That's just proof that you're a nobody."
"Who are you to say if I'm a nobody?" Eren fought back, clenching his fist.
"It's pretty obvious."
"Yeah, Prince Levi deserves someone better. Not just some fugly average Joe."
Eren moved to stand up muttering, "I don't need this shit." I'm leaving.
The blonde stood up with him, "Oh, but wait!"
Eren turned around. He had no idea why, but he did.
She grinned, "Don't forget your drink."
It was kinda like the world went into slo-motion. She picked up the glass of blue alcohol and splashed it right in his face. The princess laughed, "Oops."
Everyone in the room turned to look at the source of laughter. The trio thought it was hilarious. The girl giggled out a lie, "Oh my! You shouldn't have run into me like that. Now look at you."
"I didn't know it was possible for you to look even more hideous, haha!"
It took a moment for Eren's mind to kick back in.
Blue drink. White suit. Fuck!
Eren looked down. He suddenly remembered the room of important people, and whipped his head around. More laughter.
He growled, desperately wanting to murder everyone at once. Instead he pushed past them and made a b-line towards the restroom. The young man could hear the teenage prince yell in the background, "Give it up for Levi's date everyone!" Sarcastic clapping.
Eren elbowed past the last few people and smashed his way into the bathroom. Thank heavens it was empty. The brunette locked the door; he stumbled towards the sink and looked at his reflection. He was soaking wet; blue liquid was stained across his entire front.
Eren's eyes burned and his throat felt tight how does this even happen… He slid against the door of the bathroom and collapsed on the ground. He tried to convince himself to get up and walk back in there like nothing was wrong but…he was honestly embarrassed. And scared. And angry. So… he sat there on the bathroom floor and rubbed his hands through his wet hair, trying not to cry. I've fucked up now, haven't I?
Suddenly he heard the doorknob jiggle. He grumbled, "Occupied."
"Eren!"
His eyes shot open at Levi's muffled voice. He choked, "Levi go away."
"Eren, please open the door."
"No."
Levi's voice softened, "Please….I promise I won't-"
"No." His throat tightened, "I've completely managed to embarrass the both of us."
"Babe…" Eren heard the thump of Levi's forehead hitting the door. "It okay. Just let me see you..."
Eren didn't reply; he just sat there thinking. After another moment, he finally sighed, and stood up to unlock the door.
As soon as he did, Levi pushed his way in. He quickly locked the door again before pulling Eren into a hug. Eren immediately shoved him away and took his position back on the floor. Levi sighed, "Eren…"
"What do you want?" Eren muffled his face with his hands.
Levi crawled on the floor next to him, "I had security take them away."
"You didn't need to do that."
"Yeah, I did." Levi growled, "That was unacceptable- everyone knows it was their faul-"
"I don't care." Eren snapped, "I can't do this anymore."
Levi looked hurt for a moment, before his mask flickered back on, "Don't say that."
"I can't!" Eren pulled his knees to his chest. "I'm just a nobody-"
"Hey." Levi barked, "Shut up. You're here, you're trying, and that's all I fuckin' care about, alright? It's my fault too, I should've been a better date." Eren tried to interrupt, but Levi held up a hand, "Let me finish. I shouldn't have left you alone when I knew you were uncomfortable and I'm sorry okay? So please just…" Levi looked down, and slowly moved intertwine his fingers with Eren's. "…just don't leave."
That was enough to make Eren smile. He looked down at their hands, "I feel like I ruined everything…like, I ruined your image. "
"You know I don't give a shit about what other people think." Levi smiled, "And you still look beautiful covered in blue shit." Eren laughed, and Levi kissed the side of his sticky face. "Come on, clean up. I owe you a dance."
"But… I can't dance."
"You'll be fine." Levi pulled him to his feet. "I won't leave you again."
They ended up shoving Eren's stained jacket in the corner of the bathroom, leaving him with a loosely tucked in button up. His hair was slightly damp from rinsing the alcohol out in the sink.
Levi happily led a flushed Eren right to the middle of the dance floor, not giving a single fuck about everyone watching.
"Of course it's a slow song." Eren mumbled, "Levi… I'm serious don't know how to-"
"It's fine." Levi grabbed both of Eren's hands and placed them on himself, "Just follow my lead."
"That's such a cheesy line Levi." He took a step back as Levi moved forwards, "I hope you realize how cheesy that line is."
Levi shrugged, and moved with the slow music. Eren felt glares burning into the back of his head, but he really couldn't find the effort to care. When he accidentally stepped on Levi's shoe, his face turned red and nearly jolted back, "S-sorry,"
Levi actually laughed out loud, "You're doing good."
"Stop that." Eren huffed, "Stop trying to make me feel better. It's cute and it's working."
Levi smiled again, resting his forehead against Eren's. "Idiot."
"Jerk." Eren returned, smiling.
He looked past the prince, and noticed Levi's brothers watching them. Eren was surprised to see that all three were nursing various bruises. Erwin looked the worst, sporting a bloody nose and a black eye. Eren asked slowly, "Levi…did you beat up your brothers?"
Eren felt him grin against his neck.
Across the room Queen Amelia was practically bathing in her own smugness. The King sat next to her, fuming. "How! He met all those beautiful women and yet he still chases after that boy!"
"Hmm, well, here's a crazy idea-and stop me if i'm wrong but..." She tapped her chin, "...maybe you should just listen to your own son." Queen Amelia looked at her nails, smirking.
"If you say 'I told you so' I swear I'll-"
"My king," the older queen reached over to pat his hand, "Just let him be."
At that the king sighed, and sunk back at his chair. He'd let the couple go, for now.
*throws roses* I am so sorry that this took forever.
I've gotten so many sweet messages and reviews, and I really wanted to say thanks! You guys are seriously what drive this. YOU ARE THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS
Anyways yeah thank you so much let me hug and kiss you all. If you want to be my friend, follow me on tumblr ^_^
Sorry for any mistakes and have a wonderful day