Author Note: I do not own Shingeki no Kyojin nor its characters.

Hello, everyone~

Thank you all for your wonderful reviews! Thank you for being patient with me! Gosh, you guys are amazing.

I was having a really bad case of writer's block, especially with all the drama that's been going with the Ereri tag on tumblr. But I wanted to get this out for New Year's, because it's Levi and Eren's first New Year's. Plus, I wanted to give you guys fluff. I love fluff. Aaaaah, fluff.

Anyways, this chapter feels like it's half text messages and I feel bad, but hopefully you guys like it. Enjoy~

Levi twirled a lock of Eren's hair between his fingers absently while the teen leaned back into his lap. They had spent most of the day just lazing about and watching TV while they talked. They talked about their favorite movies; Eren's was Pacific Rim at the moment. Something about the fact that there were robots called Jaegers. They talked about music and favorite foods. Eren's favorite color is green. After a while, they settled into a comfortable silence and Levi was content.

"Hey, Eren."

"Hmm?"

"What do you have planned for tomorrow? It's New Year's Eve."

Levi looked down when he felt Eren's head tilt back and searched those teal-green eyes that were staring up at him questioningly.

"I don't know. What do you have planned?"

Levi could hear the hesitation in Eren's voice and it made him bite his lip in guilt before he responded, "Erwin and Hanji are coming over."

He could feel Eren tense up and watched as the boy turned his head away while a soft "oh" escaped his lips.

"I'm sorry. It's a tradition. You know how much I want to spend it with you. Even if I told them not to come, Hanji would show up unannounced."

Eren brought his arm up and Levi closed his eyes as Eren's hand caressed his cheek reassuringly, "It's okay, Levi. I understand. Plus, I think Jean invited us to a party at his house."

Levi went back to fiddling with a lock of Eren's hair and sighed quietly. He was worried that Eren would get mad at him, but he realized that, once again, Eren had his mature moments. Levi knew that quiet "oh" was disappointment, but there wasn't much he could do about it.

"Le-vi, can we get some food? I feel like my stomach is going to eat itself."

Levi chuckled and shook his head, "We just ate."

Eren shrugged his shoulders and stretched in Levi's lap, "That was two hours ago and it was a light snack. So, lets get some food. I mean, unless I can have you for dinner?"

Levi growled as Eren grasped the back of his neck and brought Levi's lips to his own. When Eren let him pull away, Levi flicked him in the nose, "You're a little shit. Let's go get some food."

Levi watched Eren rub his nose while pouting and pushed him off the couch playfully. They slipped on their shoes, grabbed their jackets, and headed out of the apartment to find some food before Levi had to drop Eren off.

Armin showed up around seven the next night to pick Mikasa and Eren up. His grandfather let him borrow the car once again with the promise that Armin wouldn't drive if it got too late. Eren sat in the backseat and texted Levi as they headed towards Jean's house.

Eren: hey, we're heading to Jean's place now.

Levi: Okay, be careful. Don't get in any fights.

Eren: I'll try, depends on that horse face. what are you doing?

Levi: Trying to remember why I have friends. I'm being subjected to greasy Mexican food and a bunch of B movies.

Eren: lol sounds like fun

Levi: Loads.

Eren slid his phone in his pocket and looked out the window. He was jealous. He was jealous that he wasn't the one spending New Year's Eve with Levi. Even though it was irrational, he wanted to monopolize all of Levi's time. Eren knew in his head that Levi had other people in his life and he couldn't just make Levi forgo a tradition between him and his friends, just because Eren was being selfish. Eren knew all of this, especially the fact that one of those friends was Eren's principle and the one person that needed to be avoided at all cost. It was imperative that their relationship be hidden until Eren was, at least, eighteen. Despite knowing all of this, Eren couldn't help but be disappointed.

When they finally arrived, Eren trailed behind as Armin and Mikasa approached the front door. He watched Jean greet Mikasa before giving a broad smile to Armin, who in turn blushed. Jean didn't even wait for Eren to get to the front door before leading Armin in with an arm wrapped around the blonde's waist.

Fucking horse face. I swear if you slip up and hurt Armin, I'm going to give your face the reconstructive surgery it needs.

Eren shook his head and inhaled deeply before exhaling. He needed to calm down. He needed to try to enjoy tonight for what it's worth, because there's no point in sitting around in a bad mood and sulking. Eren knew if Levi saw him, he'd probably reprimand him for acting like a brat. Eren took another deep breath and entered the house, which was housing a fairly large crowd already.

Armin could feel his face turning red as Jean smiled at him after greeting Mikasa. It was so different to have someone actually excited to see him and so happy for his presence. It was different, but it was refreshing. Sure, Eren and Mikasa cared for him and liked to be around him, but they were childhood friends. It was a given. However, Jean was someone who had no obligation to even interact with Armin, yet here he is with a smile and a gentle touch.

Armin had been floating on Cloud Nine for the past couple of weeks. Jean would take him out on dates on the weekends and hangout with him after school. Despite his social status in school and his normal demeanor, Jean was surprisingly sweet and thoughtful. Armin was sure that he was the only one who got to witness this side of Jean and it made him happy beyond belief.

Jean's voice brought Armin out of his thoughts, "Hey, what's wrong with Eren? He seems to be in a bad mood."

Armin sighed and looked back at Eren briefly before shrugging his shoulders, "I don't know. He's been really quiet since I picked him up. He keeps staring at his phone and sighing."

Jean raised an eyebrow and glanced at Eren again, "Sounds like he's got a crush. Sure as hell isn't a girlfriend."

Armin jabbed Jean in the side, which got him an apology, and pressed his lips together in thought.

Eren has been leaving his apartment a lot lately. Not to mention, he's always on his phone. But who could he be talking to? I haven't seen him with anyone else besides me and Mikasa. Maybe I'll ask him about it later.

Armin shrugged his shoulders once again and looked at Jean, "Who knows. Just try not to pick a fight with him, okay?"

Jean wrapped his arms around Armin, bringing him into a hug, "I won't. I promise."

Armin smiled and hugged Jean back, resting his head on Jean's chest, "Thank you."

"Leeeevi! Bring the wine and glasses when you get done!"

Levi finished wiping off the plates before he put them up into the cupboard and grabbed three wine glasses along with the bottle of wine Erwin had brought with him.

"Oi, shitty glasses, whose place do you think you're at? Don't think you can order me around like you do Captain America over there."

Levi smirked as Hanji cackled at Erwin's blush of embarrassment. That nickname has been following him since high school and Levi would never let him live it down. He set the wine glasses down on their respective coasters and put the wine bottle down on the table before sitting back down on the couch. It was a quarter till midnight and they had the news on to watch the ball in New York City drop on TV.

"So, Levi," Levi groaned as he saw Hanji's demeanor change to the one that indicated she was brimming with curiosity, "Erwin says you seem to be in a better mood lately. What gives? Don't hold back information from me."

Levi glared at Erwin, who just held his hands up in defense, "I can't just be in a better mood?"

Hanji clucked her tongue and shook her head, "No no, Levi, I've known you for far too long for that to be an acceptable reason."

Levi shrugged and sat back, resting his arms on the back of the couch before crossing his legs, "That's the only reason you're going to get."

Hanji pouted and began complaining to Erwin about how unfair Levi was being to which Erwin tried to reassure her that Levi has always been like that and she shouldn't have expected anything different. Levi tuned the both of them out as he thought about the one person he wanted to be here but wasn't.

Eren had been texting him off and on since leaving for Jean's party. Levi could tell that Eren was sulking a little; because he mostly complained about how much Jean sucks and that the party was boring. Eventually texts from Eren stopped for a while and Levi could only assume that he was finally trying to have fun. Even though Levi was happy that Eren stopped sulking, it made Levi feel a little lonely.

His thoughts were interrupted by his phone buzzing in his pocket. He pulled it out and swiped the screen to unlock it.

Eren: sorry I stopped texting, Jean challenged me to an arm wrestling contest and then it turned into this competition or whatever

Levi: It's okay. Did you win?

Eren: hell yeah I won. what are you doing?

Levi: Listening to incessant babbling and watching TV.

Eren: sounds fun, lol. are you going to watch the ball drop? Jean's got it on this 90" TV, you should see it, it's huge.

Levi: Loads of fun, always. Yeah, we've got it on the TV right now.

Eren: that's cool. i wish I could see it with you.

Levi looked at his phone with his fingers hovering over the screen while he tried to think of a reply. He missed Eren. He craved Eren's presence like the shore craves the ocean's touch as it waits for the tide. Levi had never felt this achingly empty feeling in his chest before meeting Eren. He had never thought he could crave someone so much that he felt the physical effects of being deprived of that person's presence. Last but certainly not least, he never knew he could fall for someone so quickly and easily. Eren's soul was warmth that Levi never knew he needed and he decided that he didn't ever want to be without it.

"Levi, four more minutes until midnight!"

Levi glanced at the TV and then back at his phone before typing a reply.

Levi: Go somewhere quiet.

Levi waited for Eren's reply and started shaking his leg in nervousness that Eren wouldn't see his text in time. A buzz of his phone caused a tightening in his chest.

Eren: ok, done.

Levi got up from the couch and pocketed his phone, "I'm going to the bathroom."

"Aw, you're going to miss the ball dropping!"

Levi began walking to his bedroom and called out over his shoulder, "I'd rather not shit on myself just to watch a big ball drop, gross."

He heard Hanji laugh and closed the door to his bedroom behind him, pulling his phone out in the process. He went to his contacts and selected Eren's name before pressing call. He listened as the phone rang, his heart pounding relentlessly against his ribs.

Click.

"Hello?" Levi could hear the confusion in Eren's voice.

"Hey, brat."

"Levi, is something wrong?"

"Not at all, why would there be?"

Levi listened as Hanji counted down in the living room. TEN, NINE, EIGHT, SEVEN…

Levi could practically hear Eren's shrug as he spoke up, "I don't know. You texted me and told me to go somewhere quiet-"

"Shh, brat."

FOUR.

"Okay."

THREE.

"Hey, Eren."

TWO.

"Hm?"

ONE.

"Happy New Year."

Levi could hear the intake of breath and the grin in Eren's voice, "Happy New Year to you too, Levi."

Yeah, this was something he could get used to. Hearing Eren's voice, listening to Eren's heartbeat as Levi rested his head on the teen's chest, watching him blush after teasing him for being overzealous. Levi was being pulled into the ocean by the tide that consisted of a certain bright-eyed being and he didn't mind if he drowned.

End Note: Ugh, I love fluff, guys. Fluff is amazing. Hehe. Thank you for reading!

Oh and Happy New Year!

Till next chapter~