Eren

Eren was scrambling around with Sasha, attempting to make dinner. They were behind schedule, They forgot to buy a key ingredient for their recipe. They spent twenty minutes going over what they had and what they could make. They eventually came up with something and were now trying to make up for lost time. Eren gave Levi a quick hug when he arrived and went back to cooking with Levi chuckling after him. The people who were waiting chatted casually, and thankfully were not upset or impatient for the food. Not that they had energy to, it was the time for midterms. Levi and Eren hadn't had much time with each other due to tests and time spent studying. Luckily, both of them were done and Eren was going to head back with Levi to his apartment for the night. Earlier that day, Armin had jumped around the room ecstatically and shoved a bunch of condoms in Eren's hand. It took a while to calm him down and explain that they weren't to that stage yet and were just going to hang out. Armin didn't seem convinced and Eren wouldn't be surprised if he found condoms in his bag later that night.

Dinner was finally done and distributed to everyone in the room. It was a quiet affair, and people left early, thoroughly sleepy and ready for bed. Eren was slumped against Levi, ready to do the same but valiantly trying to keep himself awake. He heard footsteps stop near them.

"Goodnight brother, get some rest." A quick kiss to his cheek. He mumbled nonsense back to her. "Take care of him for me."

"I will." He heard Levi reply. He heard Armin giggle.

"Have fun, Eren."

He grumbled at him, trying to warn him off but not giving the effort to do so. The footsteps left.

"Come on, brat. Still want to come to my house or want to go to bed?"

Eren was up in an instant, swaying on his feet.

"No." He said stubbornly. "Let's go to your place." He hesitated. "As long as that's okay with you?"

Levi huffed and looped an arm with us.

"Of course it is." Levi led him outside and a short walk to where his car was parked, buckling him in and ruffling his hair. Eren grumbled again leaning his head back. The ride was a blur, and so was the trip up into the apartment, Levi probably carrying him a bit. They finally ended up lying down, facing each other. Eren snuggled deeper into Levi's arms, tucking his head against his chest and listening to the beating of his heart. He patted Levi's chest.

"Levi…" He mumbled, struggling to keep his eyes open. Levi pulled him closer.

"Shh. Sleep."

Sure. He could do that.

"Nimmngt."

Levi chuckled at him, somehow understanding what he meant.

"Night."

Eren was cocooned in warmth when he woke and he sighed in contentment. He stiffened when he felt arms around him before remembering where he was. He felt his face heat up.

"Mornin' sunshine." Levi's voice was deep and gravely, still sounding sleepy. Eren smiled at the sound and the way his chest vibrated. Levi grumbled, weaving his fingers into Eren's hair and gently tugging. Eren obliged and lifted his head. He felt lips on his nose and giggled.

"Morning." Eren replied, angling his face away, only to bring it back when fingers grabbed his chin.

"What're doin?"

"I'm sure I have morning breath."

"So do I. Gross. I didn't even brush my teeth."

Eren felt Levi cringe after saying that. He laughed at him but was quickly quieted by lips meeting his in a brief peck. Levi sat up, swinging his legs over the side of the bed, pulling the sheets and making the mattress dip on one side.

"Nooooooooooo come baaaaackkkk." Eren lunged forwards and wrapped his arms around Levi's waist. "You're making me cooooold."

Levi grabbed Eren's wrists and tried to pry them apart.

"Muahhahaha you shall never leave now!" Eren crowed, pulling Levi backwards. Levi suddenly twisted in his arms, straddling Eren and resting his weight on his arms next to Eren's head.

"Wha-" Eren was cut off again by lips meeting his, but this time was different from the first. Levi's tongue traced the seam of his lips, which slowly parted. Eren felt hands at the nape of his neck, deepening the kiss as Levi's tongue traced the cavern of his mouth. All of a sudden, he was gone, jumping off the bed and running into the bathroom with a loud,

"MUAHAHAHHA TO YOU!"

Eren was left sprawled on the bed, his face burning. Soon enough, Levi came back, lightly slapping his leg.

"Get up, let's get some breakfast."

Eren said nothing and numbly stood, suddenly realizing he was in unfamiliar territory when he took a few steps forwards, arms outstretched.

"Am I… in your bedroom?"

Arms wound around his waist from behind and a kiss was left behind his ear. He shivered and leaned back into Levi's warmth.

"You just realized that now? My bed is ten times comfier then that couch. Come on." He led Eren out, pausing to let him get a feel of the area, and pushed him towards the bathroom. Before he could go in he felt fingers in his hair, pushing it away from his ears.

"Are your ears red? I wonder why." He said in a playful voice.

Eren recalled the event minutes before and slammed the door in Levi's face, hearing him snicker as he walked away. Eren's face fell in his hands, feeling the heat radiating from them. He smiled.

He was beginning to map our Levi's apartment, it wasn't very large but it was a decent size for one person. He made his way to the kitchen where he assumed Levi would be. He was greeted and pulled into a warm embrace once more.

"What do you want to eat?" Levi asked him, pulling him close. Eren paused to think for a moment.

"How about french toast?"

"I'm afraid the last time I attempted those I nearly burnt my kitchen down."

Eren laughed and gently pushed Levi towards the chairs.

"I'll make breakfast this time." He paused. "Wait, come back. I don't know where your stuff is."

They ate breakfast in relative silence and then cuddled close on the couch together, random music playing softly in the background. Levi was mostly on his back with Eren laying across his chest. Levi ran a hand through Eren's hair, sorting out all the tangles. After a while, he softly nudged the brunette.

"What are you thinking about?"

Eren was silent for a moment and hesitated before speaking.

"Something my Dad said."

Levi's hand froze for a moment then resumed.

"You know you shouldn't believe anything that bastard says."

"I know… but…"

"But what?"

Eren sighed.

"He said something about how 'perfect' I was or whatever and that made my Mom love me more. He said that I was 'perfect' until I became blind. Like he implied he had something to do with it."

Levi pondered for a minute, his other arm curling around Eren.

"Well, did either of your parents mention if you were born blind or not?"

Eren shook his head.

"No, they never said anything about it. I just assumed I was always this way."

"I don't think you should think too much into it, he was probably trying to scare you."

Eren hummed.

"Yea. Probably…" Eren let the thought go, relaxing into Levi's warmth. The couple dozed on and off until Eren's phone beeped, startling them both. Eren groaned.

"I forgot I had that damn thing on loud…" He ignored it. Then it went off again. With a dramatic sigh he untangled himself as little as possible and pulled it out, holding it up to his ear.

Two new text messages from: Mikasa.

Eren hit the button.

Eren, are you still at Levi's?

I need you to call me, stay where you are.

Eren abruptly sat up and Levi followed soon after.

"Somethings wrong." Eren managed before holding the phone to his ear and tapping his foot. Levi grabbed his hand and rubbed his thumb over the back. Eren switched the phone to the other side and leaned closer to Levi so he could hear. Mikasa picked up on the second ring.

"Eren? Where are you?"

'I'm still at Levi's, what's wrong? Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, I'm fine."Mikasa hurriedly assured him. "Mary just texted me."She paused. "She said she is coming to visit and needs to talk. She also made it clear that she's coming alone."

Eren released the breath he was holding.

"What do you think that can mean?" He asked.

"I don't know… But I think it's best if you stay away from the dorms for a while."

Eren nodded.

"Alright… And Mikasa?"

"Yea?"

"You know that the problem I have is with my father, right? That doesn't mean that you shouldn't trust your Mom."

There was a slight pause.

"I know. But my mother is incredibly smart, and she wouldn't stay with a drunkard who could be abusive, especially with their kids. Something just doesn't feel right."

"Okay… Just be safe and keep me updated."

"Sure thing. Bye."

Eren hung up and set his phone on a nearby surface. He didn't realize he was frowning until Levi's hand came up and traced his mouth.

"Don't be worried. Your sister can handle herself."

Eren leaned back against him.

"I know… But Mikasa has really good instincts and always trusts them. I just don't want anything to ruin her relationship with her mom. She trusts her, and trust with Mikasa is a very precious thing."

Levi gently pushed at Eren's shoulders until he turned, then he wrapped his arms around him.

"Whatever happens, we'll get through it. You can stay here as long as you need."

"Thank you." Eren mumbled, feeling drowsy. Levi leaned them back until they were in their original position, hand combing through his hair once more.