Behind the Walls
Chapter 10 – Revelation
Revelation (n.)-A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way
A/N: A quick thing before we begin, my laptop screen is broken T^T So, since I cannot take my laptop to school, my homework all has to be done at home and thus, time to type chapters is virtually non-existent. I ordered a new screen and it should be in the next few weeks, but until it is in, no new updates. Just a word of caution to you all.
"Shit."
That was all Levi said as he stormed out the door, leaving a confused Eren by their bed.
Levi went done to his living room to find Hanji and Erwin standing with two bottles of vintage wine.
Levi glared at Erwin, "Why are you and the Glasses Freak here with no prior warning at least?"
"I'm sorry for coming unannounced," Erwin began, "but Hanji thought you would say no if we asked. So, she suggested surprising you."
"It's not a surprise if you are walking in knowing you will piss the person off," Levi replied.
"Aww, come on Levi!" whined Hanji, "you have been such a stick in the mud recently, and you've been ignoring both of us. Instead of you coming to us, we came to you."
"I have had a company to run, this isn't news. You both know how busy this time of year is, and I haven't had time to do much of anything. Now if you could kindly show yourselves out, I have work to get back to," Levi said, trying to sound as annoyed as possible.
"As your physician, I am telling you that you need a break. Now come over here, sit down, and relax. We can kick back, watch a movie, and drink just like the good ol' days!" Hanji stated, dragging Levi toward the couch.
As Levi was about to respond he heard, "Levi, what's going on down here?"
Hanji dropped his arm and Levi said, "Excuse me a moment, I have a matter to attend to."
Levi pushed Eren back up the step and thought, 'This is going to be a long night.'
Once safely back in their room, Levi said, "You just had to come out."
Eren was sitting on the bed, pouting while trying to pretend to not be doing so, "I heard yelling, so I was curious."
Levi sighed, "Well the damage is done. Just, don't say anything that you'll regret after they leave."
Eren gulped, making Levi smirk slightly as he turned away.
Levi led Eren down the steps. Hanji looked at Eren with interest while Erwin gave him an annoyed glance.
"This is Eren Jeager. He is one of Mikasa's friends. I am doing a favor for her and letting him stay here while he saves up to pay back his loans," Levi stated.
He gestured to the other two, "This is Hanji Zoe and Erwin Smith, though I am sure you know who Erwin is."
Eren moved close to Levi and quietly asked, "Why is the mayor in your living room with expensive wine?"
Erwin replied before Levi could answer, "We're his closest friends. We all were in college together, though Hanji knew him even before that."
Levi choose to ignore the slight possessive edge in Erwin's voice.
"Jaeger? Like Grisha Jaeger?" Hanji questioned.
"Umm, yeah. How do you know my father?" Asked Eren in return.
"You're Grisha's son! I've heard so much about!" Hanji exclaimed, "I am a physician as well, as were my parents. Your father and my family often worked together. It's wonderful to finally meet you. I met Carla once, but you weren't there at the time."
"Yeah well, my father and I have never really gotten along. I'm surprised he ever talked about me," Eren said.
"Tell us all about your father these days, come on!" Hanji said, dragging Eren to the couch.
Levi had made his way to the kitchen looking for his bottle opener. The quicker he could get alcohol in his system, the less painful the night would be. Levi was pleased to see that Hanji and Eren were hitting it off.
"I have it Levi," Erwin said.
Levi turned to see Erwin holding the bottle opener, his eyes full of something Levi didn't like.
"We need to talk."
Erwin and Levi were sitting in his home office. Levi remained silent knowing Erwin was going to start ranting any moment.
"We both know you aren't doing Mikasa a favor," Erwin started, "so, what is really going on here, Levi?"
"Don't even start with me tonight Erwin. I am doing the kid a favor, he is one of Mikasa's friends," Levi replied.
Erwin frowned, "Does she know that her friend is living in her dad's apartment?"
Levi sniffed his wine, "Don't ask pointless questions; just get on with it."
"Did you buy him?" Questioned Erwin.
"That was blunt," Levi retorted, "but yes. I couldn't leave him there. God knows what scum would have bought him up, and I didn't want to hear that from Mikasa."
"What sort of deal have you worked out with him?" Erwin asked further.
"He's staying here to pay me back, I said that," Levi responded, growing irritated.
"Did you sleep with him? Is he legal? Is he clean?" Erwin continued.
Levi was pissed. "What's with the third degree? Erwin, I am an adult and what I do and don't do isn't your concern."
"I'm trying to help you. You are getting into some really dangerous things and you need to be ready for the consequen-"
"I am not your fucking brat Erwin!" Levi exclaimed, "I know what I am doing and I know what might happen, but what I do is my decision."
Erwin turned away, obviously hurt, "Why have you been avoiding me?"
Levi wanted to scream at the other man. Was he serious?
"Erwin, I am going to say this once. I am not your boyfriend. I don't need to report to you every second of everyday about what I am doing, where I am, and who I'm with. I don't have time for that and we both know you don't either. We are both busy people and as such, get too busy to do anything sometimes. So, think carefully before you say anything else."
Erwin remained silent, never turning back to look at him.
Levi walked back out of the office, leaving Erwin to his thoughts.
Levi walked into the living room to find a very drunk Eren laughing at an equally drunk Hanji.
"Levi!" Hanji yelled, "Where have you been? Missin' out on da fun!"
Levi walked over and sat between the inebriated adults, "I can't leave for a moment to take care of some business?"
"Business-sminess, you are never off the clock," Eren says, shoving Levi.
"I am the CEO of a large company, I need to be alert to keep my company on top," Levi stated, flatly.
"You need to relax!" Hanji exclaimed. "Kick back have some wine with us."
Levi took the bottle, re-corking it, "I think the two of you have had enough for the four of us. You are done."
Hanji pouted, "Buzz-kill."
When Levi closed the fridge door, he found Erwin standing there. They stared at one another for a few moments, no actual words being exchanged. Levi could tell that the blonde was searching for something within himself, but what he could only guess.
Erwin looked away from Levi to turn his attention to the two on the couch, "Hanji, we're going. Levi has a lot to think about and he doesn't need us to distract him."
"But Erwin!" Hanji whined, "We haven't even watched a movie yet!"
"We can watch a movie at my place, for now, we need to leave," Erwin said, dragging Hanji off the couch.
"Fine, but you should call Moblit. I'm gonna need a ride home," Hanji replied.
As she was being dragged out the door, Hanji yelled once more, "Bye Levi, Have fun with your work! Bye Eren, it was nice to meet you!"
Eren waved, "Bye!"
After the door closed, Eren got up from the couch and started towards the stairs.
"Where are you going?" Levi asked.
"I'm drunk, aren't you going to have your way with me or what?" Eren retorted.
Levi glared, "Or what. Sit back down, I am going to make you a cup of coffee."
Eren said nothing and plopped back down where he was sitting.
Levi watched as the coffee maker worked. Eren just assumed that he was going to take him since he was too trashed to fight back. He knew Eren didn't like him, but apparently he thought that Levi was the scum of the earth as well?
And then there was Erwin. As pissed as he was at the other man, he did make some valid points. Levi really didn't know a thing about Eren and he has had sex with him? What did that make him?
Levi poured the cup and walked it over to Eren, sitting down beside the boy.
Eren muttered a thank you, sipping the coffee. Levi let him drink, trying to let his head clear.
"So, what do you study in school?" Levi questioned, casually. Eren sat the cup down, "What's that supposed to mean?"
Levi crossed his arms, "It's a question, brat. It's polite to answer first instead asking another question."
"I wasn't raised in a barn. Why are you trying to get my life story?" Eren said, resuming his coffee drinking.
"Since we are living together, we might as well not be strangers. I'm sure Mikasa has told you plenty about me, but I don't know anything about you. Well, besides that you are a broke college kid with a shitty father," Levi replied.
"Criminal justice, I hope to detective one day," Eren answered.
Levi held back his smile as always. A detective? That seemed just like the Eren he knew. He couldn't help but wonder if there is a deeper reason than simply lending a hand, but he decided not to push it.
"And you are in the same class as Mikasa?" Levi continued.
"Yep. I always have been. Since we were about nine years old and have been friends ever since," Eren said, smiling a bit.
Levi leaned in, "Could you tell me what she was like as a kid?"
Eren thought for a moment, "Well, honestly, she wasn't that different than how she is now. She became more…tough after her mother died. Around the same time, she started pretending to be my mother. Not that I am complaining, she has saved me on more than one occasion, but I feel like goes too far sometimes. I could only imagine what she would do if she found out about all this."
Levi's face darkened, "Let's not go there."
Eren was silent.
"Well it's past your bed time brat," Levi said, coming up from the couch, "I think that enough for tonight, so let's call it a night."
Levi laid in bed unable to fall asleep. As he thought through his day tomorrow, a terrible idea crossed his mind.
"Do you have any plans tomorrow?" Levi began.
"No?" Came Eren, irritated.
"Good. I am going to show you what I do for a living," stated Levi.
When no reply came, he realized the other had fallen asleep. Levi draped an arm over Eren pulling him close as he joined the boy in a peaceful slumber.
And scene. Just kidding. Next chapter, Eren visits the office! Once my screen is in, I will post it ASAP!