~~Previously~~
~~Levi reaches his office and finds Erwin sitting in his chair~~
"Erwin?"
"Hello, Levi."
"What are you doing here?"
"Are you fucking Eren Jaeger?"
~~Now~~
~Levi shuts and locks the door behind him~
"What makes you think that?"
"Mike smelled you on the boy this morning. He says it smelled like the boy took a dive in your sheets."
"Maybe I was sparring."
"We both know you don't spar."
"..."
"…I could have you court marshaled."
"Will you?"
"I could."
"Yes I know that you can, but will you?"
"No."
"Then this isn't an issue. Here I was trying so hard to keep it a secret."
"You're not supposed to."
"There are a lot of things that we aren't supposed to do, Erwin, but we're the Survey Corps. We're humanity's last hope, and I'm humanity's strongest. Or so they say. Would you let me get thrown out because I want to screw around every once in a while?"
"Are you just screwing around?"
"What does it matter?"
"Don't fall in love with that boy, Levi."
"And why not?"
"He'll be the end of you."
"Why do you say that?"
"If we go on an expedition, would you make your decisions based on what's best for humanity, or would you try your hardest to keep him alive?"
"It kind of helps that humanity's best chance at victory is keeping Eren alive."
"I'm serious, Levi. I don't want you getting killed trying to protect him."
"I'm not that reckless."
"You were reckless enough to go and have sex with a 15 year old."
"I didn't ask for this! But there he was in the shower: his body glistened like a fucking angel. He was enjoying himself and he dared to call my name! What was I supposed to do?"
"You should have walked away!"
"I couldn't!"
"Why not?"
"Because, truth be told, he was my inspiration for my own private enjoyment."
"You've been lusting after him?"
"Yes."
"For how long?"
"I'm not sure..."
"Levi. Keep your distance."
"No."
"Excuse me?"
"He keeps me sane."
"Holy fuck, you're already in love with him?"
"No, It's just he reminds me of what's important."
"And what's that?"
"To keep the fight going. Not to dwell on the deaths of my friends and keep fighting. When the thoughts come creeping in my mind trying to destroy me, he's there to bring me back."
"Oh, fuck you're in deep."
"Erwin, I'm not in love with him. He's just something positive in my life for once."
"Keep telling yourself that."
"I'm serious."
"I'm serious, too, Levi! Fuck, man. I know you're feeling a little deprived but I didn't expect you to go out and straight up fall for one of them!"
"Why does everyone think we're in love?"
"Everyone? Who else knows?"
"…. Armin Arlert."
"Oh my god. You're kidding, right?"
"No. He's covering for Eren… all of his friends think that the two of them are together instead of me."
"You trusted your dirty little secret to Armin Arlert before you came to me? Are you fucking kidding me, Levi?"
"I didn't trust anything to him. He found us out."
"How did he find you out?"
"He opened Eren's door and-"
"No, stop. I don't actually want to know."
"I wanted to tell you guys about Eren, I just didn't know how to say it."
"No, you didn't want to risk getting found out."
"That's not true."
"Yes it is. Look, Levi: I'm not going to tell the MP. I hate them too much, but please tread lightly. I don't want you either getting your fucking heart broken or something else equally stupid. Also, don't break that Eren kid's heart. I am not going to be able to watch you two do the awkward break up dance while you're still trying to keep an eye on him."
"We aren't going to do the awkward break up dance, ever."
"Why's that? Hmm? You're just never going to break up with him? Do you think you're going to get to marry him? What do you think this is? If you'll remember, Levi, relationships don't last long around here. You know why? Because you stay here until you die. There is no retiring for us. We die out there outside the wall or we live long enough to watch everyone else die. You're relationship with Eren ends either through break-up or when one of you is dead. There's no future for couples here."
"That doesn't mean we shouldn't try to be happy!"
"Are you happy, Levi?"
"Yes I am, for once!"
~As the words leave his mouth, Levi realizes how sweet they taste. He never knew he could admit in all honesty that he was happy~
"Really?"
"Yes... I'm happy."
"As your friend, be careful."
"I'll worry about myself."
"Fine."
~Erwin gets up and leaves Levi's office~
(I fucking knew it) Shut up (You love the boy) So? (This is actually kind of great) What? I thought you didn't want me to be in love with him? (Yeah, well now you can tell him and then you two can fuck all the time without being scared of falling for each other because you already fucked that up) I don't want to tell him… (Why not?) What if… he doesn't love me back? (Then you can butt fuck him until he does!) I don't think that's a viable solution… (Of course it is) I'm not going to tell him. (Then what are you going to do?) I don't know… but right now, I really need to kiss him. (I'm down for that. Lets go!) Oh, wait I have paperwork… (Nope we're leaving) But, (leaving!).
~Levi leaves his office and heads to the stables~
~~Eren brushes a horse in the stable alone. None of the other brats speak or look at him. Even Armin is silent as he brushes another horse next to him. The others finish and leave~~
~Eren~
Ugh, this fucking sucks. That stupid jerk-face! Why'd he have to tell everyone? Now they all hate me.
~Eren finishes angrily feeding the horses and starts to leave. He's walking around the back of the barn when Levi ambushes him and pins him to the wall~~
"Levi!"
"Shh."
"What are you doing?"
"Shut up. Are all the brats gone?"
"Yeah, but…"
~Levi leans up and forces a messy kiss on Eren~
"Levi…"
~Levi tugs at Eren's pants, desperately trying to get his 3D gear belt off of him~
"Levi, what's wrong?"
~Levi, frustrated, punches the wall besides Eren~
"Levi...?"
"Erwin knows."
"What?"
"He won't tell."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah."
"Then why are you so…"
"I just need you right now."
~Eren stares at Levi in disbelief~
Did Levi just say he needs me?
~Levi stares at Eren's chest~
"Levi, look at me."
~Eren raises Levi's face with his right hand to meet his gaze~
"I lo-"
~Eren stops himself and Levi blushes as he anticipates a confession~
"Levi, I really care about you. If there's something wrong, tell me."
~Levi lets out a sigh~
"It's nothing. Stupid brat. Why do you have to be so mushy?"
~Eren leans down to kiss him. Levi wraps his arms around Eren's neck~
(Why does Levi's face feel all hot all of a sudden? Isn't he usually calm and cool and collected?) Yeah something's off… (This needy thing that he's doing is kind of adorable)
"You said you need me, but you won't tell me what's wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong… it's just… everything's right."
"What?"
"Just screw me."
"What?"
"I… need you… to fuck me."
~Levi's face is completely red, and he looks at Eren with determination~
"I thought you said you don't take dick… ever."
~Levi looks down so Eren can't see his face~
"Exactly. I was testing you. You passed. If you'll excuse me, I have paperwork to do."
~Levi runs off~
"Hey, wait! Captain Levi! Levi!
~~On his way back to the castle, Levi spots a carriage approaching from a distance~
Is that a delivery for supplies? (We just got new stock last week) I'll have to ask Erwin…
~~Levi goes to Erwin's office and knocks on the door~~
"Who is it?"
"Captain Levi, Sir."
"Enter."
~Levi walks in~
"What is it now, Captain Pedophile?"
"I'm not a pedophile. I came to ask you about a carriage approaching the grounds."
"A what?"
~Hange bursts through the doors~
Hange: Erwin!
Erwin: You're supposed to ask permission to enter!
Hange: It's urgent! We got a telegram from the Military Police a few days ago, but no one picked it up or read it!
Levi: Well what is it about?
Hange: They're coming on Saturday!
Erwin: Today is Saturday.
Hange: I know! They want to inquire about the Titan experiments!
Levi: They'll find out about yesterday.
Erwin: Hange!
Hange: Yes, Sir!
Erwin: Find Eren Jaeger and put him in the basement.
Hange: I'm on it!
Erwin: Levi!
Levi: Sir?
Erwin: Go tell Mikasa she's going to have to put on a show.
Levi: A show?
Erwin: The whole love story shit!
Levi: Yes, Sir.
~They both run out to do as Erwin commanded. Erwin goes out to greet the carriage~
~~Levi reaches the infirmary and knocks on the door~~
"Go away, Eren."
~~Levi opens the door~~
"That's insulting. I'm not Eren. I'm much cleaner."
"Oh, sorry. I thought you were-"
"I know who you thought I was. I need you to-"
"I should have listened to you when you told me not to throw myself at Eren..."
"Okay, you didn't listen to me then so shut up and listen to me now. The MP is here, and they're going to find out about yesterday's experiment. I know you are probably very angry at Eren still, but I'm telling you, if they decide that what happened yesterday is proof that Eren is too dangerous, they'll take him and kill him."
"That doesn't sound too bad."
"Mikasa, seriously. Humanity's best chance at any sort of victory lies with that boy. I know you are angry with him but for the cause of humanity I'm going to need you to follow my instructions."
"Eren can suck a dick for all I care. Oh, wait, he probably has."
"Mikasa Ackerman!"
~Mikasa looks at Levi's face to see him in a panicky-rage~
"I'll follow your instructions, but not for Eren."
"Okay. You need to tell them you were blinded by your burning love for Eren and you became reckless and interfered with the experiment, causing your injury. And you need to sell it."
"Won't I get evaluated for transfer if I tell them that?"
"If you prove that you won't get blinded by love again then they won't."
~Hange comes into the room~
Hange: Does she know what to do?
Mikasa: Barely, but yeah.
~Levi turns to look at Hange. Hange is shocked to see what looks like tears welling up in Levi's eyes~
Levi: Is Eren safe?!
Hange: Yeah… he's fine. Are you okay?
~Levi realizes he probably looks pathetic and takes a moment to get his face back to its usual, expressionless default~
Levi: I'm fine.
Hange: Okay, well they're here. Help me get her into a wheelchair to take her to the conference room.
~Levi and Hange get Mikasa and leave. As they approach, Levi spots Commander Nile entering the conference room~
Levi: Hange.
Hange: What is it?
Levi: I just saw Nile.
Hange: Fuuuuuuck.
Mikasa: I don't understand?
Levi: Our plan to have you say love or whatever blinded you only works if the person we tell it to has a soul.
Mikasa: What?
Hange: Commander Nile prides himself on thinking rationally. He doesn't really feel empathy.
Levi: He understands Eren's usefulness, but he was one of the officers who thought that civil unrest was going to outweigh the benefits of keeping Eren around. The only reason he stopped protesting the notion of keeping Eren alive is because I proved that we could keep Eren secure by beating the shit out of him at the courthouse. Do you remember?
Mikasa: Yeah, how could I forget?
Hange: If he finds out that you, a cadet, was able to release Eren's titan form from our Titan capturing gear, who knows what he'll say about our ability to keep Eren restrained.
~Nanaba walks out of the room and spots Levi and company~
Nanaba: Captain Levi! Erwin just instructed me to tell you to get Miss Ackerman out of here!
Levi: He's abandoned telling them altogether?!
Nanaba: Well, Nile is here.
Hange: We know. C'mon let's go!
~Levi spins Mikasa's wheelchair around and they begin to creep away~
Nile: Where are you all going?
~Chapter 21, Fin~
~~Author's note~~
Hello, Fluffy here.
I've been too good to you all. By that, I mean I've been posting a chapter almost daily. The longest I went without posting was around two weeks (and only because I was out of the country and had really shitty internet). So, I'm going on a mini hiatus. Fear not, I will be writing, I just won't be posting for a few days. I just wanted to let you all know so that no one thinks I'm dead or anything crazy (Even though I know none of you would think I'm dead. You all probably wouldn't miss me anyways). Anyways, I'll post again semi-soon, just not as soon as I usually do between chapters.
Fluffy out.
~~~~~SPOILER ALERT: DO NOT CONTINUE IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE MANGA (It's not that big of a spoiler but I'll put this warning anyway)~~~~~
So if you have noticed that I wrote Nanaba in all of a sudden, it's because I completely forgot that she is still alive in the anime. Since she was quiet anyway, I probably won't have her suddenly be a recurring character she'll just be a convenient background officer. Nanaba lives.
Fluffy out.