They were on the road for a few hours, the radio playing in the background and mundane scenery passing them by. Eren hates silences, he cannot remain silent, his brain ends up spurting random facts, or silly question to try and fill the silences. His mum used to indulge him and she even had preprepared topics to fall back on so there wouldn't be any silences. Thinking of his mum sent a pang of remorse through him. Levi must have noticed this as he reached over and gave Eren's hand a quick squeeze.
His mum would have liked, Levi, because Levi made him happy and that was all she cared about. He started talking about her, random memories, and funny stories. Levi listened and offered comfort. By the time they had checked into the hotel, Eren was feeling emotionally drained, but also relieved to talk about her, it felt nice, cathartic even.
This hotel was not as nice as the last one, it only has a shower and no bath. The room itself had a small double and the standard bedside tables, there was no sofa or coffee table, no desk - noting really. This room had the bear minimum. It was fine, they had a bed so he couldn't complain.
"What a dump," Levi remarked as he scanned the very small room, his gaze settled at the bed and he grimaced, "We can't stay here."
Eren smiled knowingly, he knew Levi would have trouble with the cleanliness of this place. To be fair the bedsheets looked worse for wear and that was the things you could see.
They left in search of a better place, it was a small town, and hardly any places to book a room. Levi declared he would rather sleep in the fucking car then in those piss-stained sheets. When Levi had phoned Erwin, Erwin had stated there was not anywhere else and that he was at the shitty hotel but it was for one night, so Levi had to suck it up.
Levi had hung and was in a foul mood, after a few moments thinking he instructed Eren to get in the car. They went to the nearest supermarket, Levi purchased cleaning supplies, pillows, duvet, mattress protector and bedsheets. Eren thought he was crazy, however, he went along with it as if this was what Levi needed to survive the night then he would clean and help change the bedsheets.
The receptionist was surprised to see them back and gaped at the obvious pillows and things they had with them. Levi was in the zone as it were, he was on a cleaning mission. He chucked the dirty old sheets and pillows out the window, re-made the bed with the brand new clean stuff, and then scrubbed the hotel room; every inch, even the toilet. It did look much better, still a small pokey room, but at least it looked clean. The carpet was still questionable, therefore they kept their shoes on.
Eren had helped, he dared not slack off, beside Levi had always been there for him, so whatever this was, Eren needed to help.
When they had finally finished they sat on the bed, the only place to sit in the room, "You okay?" Eren asked.
"I am now," Levi returned, he leaned across the bed and kissed Eren, "Thanks,"
"No worries, "Eren did not want to make a big deal out of it, "It's only one night," he reassured softly.
Levi pulled Eren in closer and hugged him tightly. It made a change to be the one accepting Levi and comforting him, instead of the other way around.
Eren ordered them pizza, as this place did not have any food facilities, and the town did not exactly have many choices for takeout. That evening Eren read, spoke to Armin and then Mikasa on the phone, and Levi worked on editing his next book. The evening was oddly intimate even though they did not have sex. Eren felt close to Levi, their bond was built over time as they connected with one another, growing to care about each other, and feel more and more comfortable during their time together. Yeah, they had the physical closeness down, they knew exactly how to connect when being intimate sexually, but tonight also showed that they also had emotional closeness.
The book signing was a subdued affair, the fans were well behaved, and due to it being a smaller location, the signing did not last as long as the previous one. As soon as it was over, Levi checked them out of the hotel, leaving the cleaning supplies and new bedding in the room. They headed straight to the final stop on the tour. Eren hopped the next place was decent.
Thankfully, the last stop was in a city, and they stayed in a five-star hotel. It was stunning, and most importantly, clean.
Eren approached Levi and hugged him from behind when they had opened the door and Eren saw Levi's shoulders loosen.
"Bet you can't wait to get back home," Eren commented, smiling as Levi covered Eren's hands with his own.
Levi lifted Eren's hand and kissed his palm, but did not answer, it was obvious Levi hated being away from his private sanctuary, it did not need confirming.
The book signing was not until the following day, they had left the last signing and town in the afternoon, the had all evening free to do as they pleased.
Levi turned in Eren's arms and said, "Let me take you on a date, a real date. Not in a hotel, or takeout, or us in the penthouse."
This caused Eren to grin slowly, "Yeah," he kissed Levi, "I'd like that," he confirmed as they broke apart.
Levi stepped away and said he would ring around and see if he could get a reservation at a decent restaurant. Before Levi dialled a number, Eren kissed his cheek and said he was going to see if he can go buy a smart shirt as he hadn't packed anything suitable.
An hour later he had returned with a whole new outfit, including shoes, as he only had his trainers with him and they didn't go with his smart outfit.
He greeted Levi, kissing him thoroughly before heading for the shower. Once Eren emerged Levi went to shower, Eren dressed and then when he heard the shower switch off he went outside the room. He waited for a few minutes and then knocked on the door.
Levi answered looking puzzled, "I'm here to pick up my date..."
"Idiot," Levi cut in, but he smiled as he pulled Eren into the room, "you don't even know where we are going."
Eren eyed Levi, he looked amazing, his clothes fitted him perfectly, most likely this suit was tailored to fit Levi perfectly. He wasn't wearing a tie, it was smart casual, but it was rare for Eren to see Levi in a suit. It was almost enough to tell Levi they should skip the date and go straight to dessert.
Levi must have read his intentions in his eyes, because he shook his head and said, "No, date first,"
Levi grabbed his wallet, hotel key and phone, heading out to the taxi rank outside the hotel. Levi intended to have a drink too if he was not driving. They shared subtle touches, fingers stroking the inner wrists, hands gently on lower backs as they waled, intense looks and warm knowing smiles.
They were seated in a relatively secluded part of the full restaurant. Eren had joked, asking Levi if he did the whole, 'do you know who I am?' to get a table at such short notice. He raised an eyebrow at the accusation but chose not to answer.
The restaurant was very stylish, not stuffy and uncomfortable, although it was clearly a high-end place, it did not make Eren feel out of place. It was trendy and popular.
It felt strange to be sat opposite Levi and not next to him, a table separating them, acting as a barrier between them. Eren missed the closeness, he stretched his hand across the table and Levi took it, as he glanced at the menu in front of him. Fuck, this place is expensive - Eren worried as he checked the prices of the food and drinks.
"I can't afford this," Eren whispered, feeling stupid for not even considering the bill.
Levi tutted, squeezing Eren's hand, telling him he was paying for everything, as it was his idea to treat Eren to a date. Eren tried to insist on paying some of it, but Levi refused, compromising by saying Eren could buy a bottle for them to take back to the hotel later so they could continue their date.
The evening was nice, although they were in a very crowded restaurant, surrounded by other people, it still felt intimate, their world narrowed down to each other. They talked openly, honestly, and even laughed. It was wonderful, a perfect date if such a thing existed. Although, Eren was aware that they could be doing anything or nothing and it would be perfect if he was with Levi.
"What are you smiling at?" Levi asked Eren, as he gave the waiter his card to settle up.
"You, this..." Eren said as he indicated the space between them, adding, "Us."
Levi lifted Eren's hand and kissed his knuckles.
"If you had said to me that we would be here now when I first moved in, I would have not believed a single word. Yet, you've been there for me more than anyone ever has in my life, supported me, kept me in line, listened and not judged - okay maybe judged a little..." he joked and Levi huffed out a chuckle.
"In such a short space of time, you've become the most important person in my life." Eren continued, he did not care if he was oversharing if Levi wouldn't return any such words, he just had to share his feelings.
They stood and headed out of the restaurant, "Some champagne and posh food and you've given me your heart." Levi quipped.
It was more than that to Eren, it was more than enjoying each other's company and basking in the warm glow of love on a pleasant night.
Eren gently gripped Levi's upper arm to stop him from walking, he stared down at him, "But you do," he announced, "have my heart."
Levi cupped his face and leaned up to kiss him, it was soft and full of love. Eren wasn't saying these things to force Levi to return it in kind, he needed to tell Levi everything.
They walked hand in hand back to the hotel, the night was clear and the air was mild. They were enjoying the views, engaging in wonderful conversations along the way, and the mood was wonderful. They were creating a memory together.
Stopping at a bridge they looked out across the city landscape, building lit up and hustle and bustle of people going about their business, they stood and silently drunk it in as they leaned on one another.
Eventually, Levi tugged at Eren's hand getting him to move, as they continued to make their way back to the hotel room. They had held hands the entire way. Eren sighed, relieved to be able to take off his shoes and untuck his shirt.
Levi had joined Eren and he began to unbutton Eren's shirt slowly, his eyes not leaving Eren's as he slipped his hands under the open front and sliding the shirt off. He kissed across Eren's chest and Eren tumbled to remove some of Levi's clothes. They undressed one another, then Eren, slowly lifted Levi, Levi wrapping his legs around Eren, completely trusting him and not caring that Eren had picked him up.
Eren carried him to the dresser, he placed him on it and stood between his legs. Kissed him deeply and passionately, before dropping to his knees and taking the tip of Levi into his mouth. Levi flung his head back and gripped the edge of the dresser. As Eren continued, he could hear Levi's breath getting heavier, as he began to pant and utter soft low moans. He threaded one hand gently through Eren's hair, his fingers tightening their grip as Eren took more of him in.
That was when Levi said something Eren was not expecting, "I want you to take me tonight,"
Eren had stopped what he was doing looking up at Levi in awe and confusion, "You sure?" he asked.
"Absolutely," he returns, his voice sure.
This meant a lot to Eren, for Levi to essentially hand over the control to Eren, to surrender, lower his walls and offer himself fully to Eren, trusting him.
"Fuck," Eren exclaimed standing so he could crash his lips against Levi's, "You won't regret this."
He kissed along Levi's jaw, down his neck and across his shoulder, before scooping him off of the dresser. He held Levi like that for some time, Levi's limbs wrapped around him and Levi's warm lips on his.
Eren walked to the bed and carefully placed Levi down on it, he crawled up his body, kissing along the way, then kissing back down, worshipping all over him. The atmosphere was highly charged, both knowing this time was different, this time had a significance behind it. Eren would make it all worthwhile to Levi. Rewarding him for trusting Eren.
Tonight he was giving everything he had, not wanting to receive at all, tonight was about worshipping and adoring Levi. It was not about the end result, not about the sex, although that will be fantastic too, it was about building that sexual intimacy and connecting emotionally and physically, living in the moment and enjoying the foreplay.
Seeing Levi squirm under him, arching and moaning, his guard completely down, it was immensely satisfying and sexy. The lights were dimmed and the music was on quietly in the background. He was feeling, touching, smelling, hearing and tasting every inch of Levi's body. Hearing how his actions affected Levi, hearing him moan and call out Eren's name.
He had no idea how long he had been working Levi into a frenzy, but he deemed it time to move on. He worked his fingers inside of Levi as he bestowed an endless stream of kisses on him.
Eren knew it was not the time to keep Levi waiting, to tease and withhold, tonight was about giving Levi what he deserved and what he wanted. He slid smoothly into Levi, as they locked eyes and then kissed. His thrusts were slow, pulling almost all the way out and back in again. Eren sucked on Levi's bottom lip, and whispered in his ear as he pushed in further, "I love you," and to Eren's utter surprise he uttered, "I love you too," this caused Eren to speed up and adjust their position so he could push against Levi's g-spot. They came together, clinging onto each other, Levi's confession echoing in his head.
Eren collapsed on top of Levi, "Did you mean it?" he couldn't help but ask.
"Yes," Levi confirmed, "but don't make me repeat it," he warned fondly.
They ended up making love again that night, this time Levi rode Eren's cock, and was the most open and expressive Eren had ever seen him during sex.