Eren and I had been dating for three months now, could you believe that? Amazing, right? Every weekend we spend going out or simply sitting in his tiny apartment watching Disney movies or laughing at hilarious videos on YouTube.
Things were the same once we're at work. We're professional adults. Eren mastered using the copy machine and he's faster than everyone. He could finish copying files after files in a day. He's ridiculously good that I gave him a discrete raise. He fucking earned it.
It was Saturday and I'm driving to Eren's apartment to help them move. With Eren having a stable job, he could finally pay for a better place with his best friend Jean.
I never met Jean before, he was always out for part-time jobs. I wanted to finally meet him, just hearing him from Eren, he sounds like a good Alpha.
Parking my car, I could already see Eren going down the stairs to meet me. Quickly fixing my hair and clothes on the rearview mirror, I got out of the car.
"Levi!" Eren was beaming and I could not stop my arms from spreading, welcoming him to my embrace.
Eren stepped in, wrapping his arms around me, and squeezed me gently. "Thank you for coming." He whispered before kissing my face.
"Yeah, I'm here," I was smiling like an idiot while he showered me with tender kisses. I could get used to this. When Eren gained the confidence for cuddles and tender kisses, he always did those when we go out or just watch movies in his apartment.
Eren slightly pulled away. "I can't wait for you to meet Jean! He was being an asshole to me this morning."
"Why is that?" Taking his hand on mine, we walked towards the stairs.
"He doesn't believe that I have you. He said that I was just playing around with him when I said that every weekend I invited you over or if we go out." Eren pouted.
"I'm sure my scent lingered in your apartment since I stayed there very often."
"He smelt it too but he said that I sprayed some Omega perfumes in the place."
"Let's see what his reaction when sees that I exist," I chuckled as we walk hand in hand to their apartment door.
Eren was grinning when he opened the door and let me in first. Right in the center of the room was a two-toned hair Alpha, his back was facing towards us while he sealed the boxes with tape.
"Hey, Jean!" Eren called out. "Meet my boyfriend, Levi!"
"Haha, stop joking around Eren-" He rolled his eyes on Eren as he stood and faced us, then he froze when his gaze landed on me.
"Hi, it's nice to meet you, Jean," I waved at him casually.
"Do you believe me now?" Eren wrapped his arms around my waist and held me close while he rubbed his face on top of my head. Publicly scent marking me, I didn't mind his possessiveness at all. I loved it. "He's real, Jean!"
Jean was gaping like a fish out of the water as he stared at me. "What- ah, really? Wha?!"
Eren was proudly beaming at his best friend's reaction. Then he nudged me gently. "Why don't you two get to know each other while I bring some of the boxes down?"
"Sure," I nodded and watched as Eren effortlessly carried the huge box. Whoa, he's strong... Well, slam me to the nearest wall, you Titan!
"So," Jean finally gathered his bearings and grabbed my attention. "You're really going out with Eren? Like seriously?!"
I sighed. I'm used to this already, almost everyone I knew asked me the same question and I only had one certain answer. "Yes, seriously yes."
"What?!" Jean snapped and I jolted at his loud voice. "How come that loser had an Omega while I had nothing?! Not even a chat mate!"
I glared at him and growled. "Call Eren a loser again and I'll rip your guts out."
"Holy shit!" Jean backed away from me. "You're fucking serious, are you?"
I sighed again. "Yes, I'm serious. If you still couldn't get that into your brain then listen to me. I'm not dating Eren because one of my workmates dared me, not because I pity him, and 100 percent not because I just want to play with his feelings. I like Eren ever since he set the copy machine on fire and ruined almost a hundred computers."
"Wow, just wow... He set a copy machine on fire?!" He gasped.
"Is that all you pick up from my long-ass speech to prove my love?!" I marched towards him.
"Okay! Okay! Calm down, Omega!" Jean raised his hands in submission. "I get it... And I'm glad."
I stepped back with a little smile. Yes, Eren's best friend's approved me!
"Eren... He's... Eren's not the typical Alpha. He's slow at times and he could be very naïve." He sheepishly rubbed his nape. "I'm worried about him, not just me, of course, his sister and all his friends. We just wanted what's best for him."
I frowned. "I want what's best for him too."
Jean finally smiled at me. "I could tell."
After that, we wondered why Eren took so long to return and we found out that he got distracted by a stray kitten at the parking lot.
Since the two Alpha didn't have many things, all of their boxes fit in my car. The ride was quick with Jean's guidance and we parked in a quiet neighborhood... A familiar neighborhood.
Stepping out of the car, I gaped at the building a few blocks away from across the street. Holy shit! Eren and Jean were moving into my neighborhood! Now everything's so fucking convenient, I could hang out with Eren after work!
We all carried boxes as we entered the cozy building while the landlady guided us.
Door 104. Gonna keep that in mind.
"Wow," Eren awed once we're inside.
"Told you it's nice, Yeager," Jean held his chin high. I figured that the two-toned Alpha did all the apartment hunting.
I scanned the room. It was small but much better compared to their previous place. The apartment had two bedrooms, the kitchen was connected to the living area and it made the place more spacious. A balcony, huge windows, and high ceilings. "Yeah. This is nice."
"I'll get the rest of the boxes," Eren volunteered and gave me a cheeky smile. "You guys should talk some more."
I rolled my eyes at him. He wanted me to get along with Jean and I didn't mind at all.
"Hey, Levi. Are you Eren's boss or something?" Jean asked. I'm not surprised he knew.
I turned to face him. "Yeah. I gave him a second chance after the copy machine incident. Right now, he's doing better with his job."
"I figured because your car screamed it all. I gathered that Eren doesn't know?"
"Hey, I tried telling him directly. But he... He thinks that I'm a different person." I sighed with a small smile. I knew I should be frustrated but why the heck am I smiling?
"Of course, he does. One time, Mikasa, her sister, cuts her hair and he was downright believed that she's not his sister." Jean shook his head. The apartment was empty except for the cheap round table and plastic chairs. We decided to push the boxes on the corner for now as he talked.
"And, ah... Thanks, for giving him another chance." Jean inhaled sharply. "You don't know how happy Eren was when he told me that he didn't get fired on his first day."
"After a few training sessions, he got the job done. He deserved to stay." I said professionally. Yes, I did tell Erwin to keep Eren after the copy machine incident and shut his trap by buying that expensive brandy that he drooled over. In my defense, the copy machine was an accident, and I made sure it wouldn't happen again by taking Eren under my wing. Also, that brandy was a early birthday gift for Erwin. I'm not fucking bribing anyone. Fuck you.
"Thanks, I know I may sound bias or even unfair but... Eren needed help. If he was fired again, we won't be able to move out from that hell hole."
I blinked at him. All those times, Jean was out on weekends because he was doing part-time jobs. "You've been covering up his rent?"
"Majority of his needs, actually. He jumped from jobs after jobs and immediately got fired right after. I couldn't kick him out to save my ass, not because he was my friend, but because I witnessed how much he tried his best. Everyone in our friend group babied him, especially his sister, and he hated that. He went to me because he knew I don't treat him like a child." Jean mumbled the rest. "I was saving for getting a new and bigger apartment, but, of course, it would take some time because I've been covering Eren. But since he got a job, things got to progress and I told him that we should move and-
"Thanks," I interrupted his mumbling. "For taking care of him."
Jean sighed. "I guess, I baby him too..."
"You're his friend, it's justifiable." Fishing my phone from my pocket, I looked up at Jean. "How much does he owe you? I'll pay."
"What?! Wait, hold on..."
"Jean, you're speaking to future Mr. Levi Yeager. It's only true that I should settle my dear husband's debt," I was smiling and I could feel like my face was about split in half. I never smiled this much but, shit, it's nice to call Eren my husband.
"Damn, Omega. You really are serious." Jean shook his head.
edited 02/26/21