24
"Thankfully, Captain is back to normal," Levi said over the phone. He was leaning on the porch railing, watching Eren sat on the beach, playing fetch with Captain, and admiring the sunset.
"Of course, Captain sensed that Jeager needed him more than anything. I told you we don't need a new dog," Hange sang.
Levi hummed. Closing his eyes, he enjoyed the cool breeze that blew from the ocean and the distant sounds of the seagulls.
Traveling to Shingansina Island was uneventful, Levi applaud the guards who were following them discretely until they reached the island. Eren didn't notice a thing was busy taking pictures of everything his beautiful green eyes landed on.
"I have the results," Hange announced.
Levi's blood ran cold, all the peace that he felt a second ago was long gone. Before they left, the raven gave his blood to Hange for testing. If he counted the days correctly, it's been two weeks since they had sex. They were busy packing things up and securing an island to hide away while Kenny sorted with Erwin Smith. Levi didn't feel anything but he slightly get paranoid every morning he wake up.
Momentarily closing his eyes, Levi took a deep breath before speaking. "Tell me."
"You're not pregnant."
Levi sighed in relief, his other hand grasped the rail tightly when he suddenly felt his knees grew.
Thank the Gods he's not pregnant.
"But that doesn't mean you won't be in the future," Hange warned.
Gathering his composure, Levi straighten and scoffed. "I can handle myself."
"You're lucky this time Levi but now that Eren claimed you, your body is more receptive to accept your Alpha's sperm."
"I fucking know, okay!" He hissed. "I packed the pills. Now, shut up!"
"Okay, okay, calm down," Hange softened her voice over the phone.
That's what Levi realized how he reacted. If he heard himself right, it sounded like he was planning on sleeping with his Alpha again. He couldn't believed he said it. "Sorry, I... I don't know..."
"Levi, don't ever apologize. I'm a doctor, I know that it was your Omega talking," Hange explained professionally.
"My Omega talking," Levi groaned and ran a hand on the mark on his nape. It somehow became a habit in the past few days. When he felt uncertain or simply had nothing to do with his hands, he would find them caressing the mark on his nape. It was something he couldn't explain. Just feeling the mark on his nape... calms him down.
"It's natural for your body to yearn for your Alpha after bonding. I'm not forbidding you to sleep with your Alpha but I'm saying to be careful."
"I know," Levi sighed heavily and whispered, feeling his chest grew heavy. "After all, this is all nothing but pretend."
Hange was silent for a moment before she spoke. Voice cracking. "I'm working on it."
"I know," Levi smiled a little. A drug that could break a bond, he thought. It sounded dangerous but he trust his dear friend and colleague. "Thank you, Hange."
Ending the call, Levi looked back to the brunette on the sand. Captain finally grew tired of running around and settled next to the brunette.
Even though he was sure of his feelings towards the Eren, he knew nothing good would come of it or if it had any benefits.
Levi was not surprised. He was heartbroken before and he survived that one. Now, he knew he could survive this impending heartbreak again.
Pushing himself off the rail, Levi walked towards the brunette and sat next to him. The sand was going to be a pain but Levi didn't care at this point. He simply looked at Eren's peaceful face while his beautiful emerald green eyes stared at the sunset.
Levi told him that this was supposed to be their honeymoon trip but it got pushed back after the "accident". He had never seen Eren light up when he told the brunette about the trip.
How his green eyes shine with delight, his lips stretch into a genuine smile and his happiness was overflowing in the bond. Not to mention the Alpha scent was freely expressing his emotions.
"What are you thinking?" Levi asked.
"Our future," Eren answered, turning to face the Omega with a soft smile and fondness in his eyes.
Levi smiled and leaned to place a soft kiss on the brunette's lips. Simply enjoy this moment with his Alpha and dog but the ache was there in his chest.
Because they didn't have a future.
"I love you," Eren said when they parted, eyes locked on Levi's. His hand reached out to cup the raven's face and Levi purred softly at the sweet gesture. "I would give up the whole world for you."
"Hmmm," Levi hummed, closing his eyes and simply feel the Alpha's presence with his touch and in the bond. He admits that it's nice to enjoy this even for just a while.
"Thank you for everything, Levi. My love," Eren cooed and nuzzled his face affectionately on the raven.
Levi didn't even try to suppress his giggles. They're alone, only the three of them on this heavily protected island with no bugs and cameras to worried about. It was the raven Omega's special request. If Eren ticked back to his psycho self, he had no trouble tranquilizing him or knock him out of consciousness.
"Stop thanking your wife," Levi chuckled.
"I can't help it," Eren laughed and bumped their noses together. "Um, I'm hungry."
"Pfft," Levi turned away before he laughed directly at Eren's face.
"We only had sandwiches on the boat!" Eren reasoned with a pout and deep blush on his cheeks.
Levi laughed wholeheartedly before he stood up and offered his hand to the brunette. "Come on, let's go and dinner."
"Yes, please!" Eren beamed took Levi's hand. Captain rose to life and leaned on the brunette, hoping that it would help his master walk from the uneven sand with his clutch.
"Thanks, Captain," Eren cooed at the dog.
Levi didn't force down his smile until they reached the beach house.
The beach house was well-maintained and well decorated. Whitewood panels on the walls, bright wood floorboards, and color scheme were blue, gold and white. It was a nice place to live in, especially when the fridge and everything were full of the things they needed. Even a dog house outside and dog bed in the living room.
Supplies would be delivered every month or when Levi requested anything in particular. Internet was not an option on the island but he'll be able to make phone calls and send messages.
Levi decided to cook one of his mother's special recipes for pasta for dinner. While he was in the kitchen, he was listening to Eren's clutch as it tunk on the wooden floorboards while the brunette explored the house once more.
"Levi?" Eren called out when he walked into the kitchen.
"Yeah?" Levi asked while stirring the sauce for the pasta.
"Tell me the truth," Eren sounded serious but raven smiled fondly, knowing in the bond that his husband's question was not that serious.
"Yeah?"
Eren sat on the dining table before shooting his question. "Are we rich? Or am I rich? Or are you the rich one? Because there's no way we can afford this whole island and this beach house for free."
Levi chuckled. "This island was inherited by my mother."
"So, you're the rich one!"
With that, the raven busted out laughing.
"Levi," Eren whined and whispered. "I want to get to know you... again."
"Okay," Levi lowered the fire and turned to face to brunette. "My mother inherited a few things from my grandmother."
"A few things," Eren spread his arms wide with a bored expression.
"Hahaha!" Levi laughed. Since when he laughed so much in a day? The raven had no idea. "You could say that we are rich but I never see myself as a rich person."
"Yeah," Eren dropped his hands and looked at Levi again with those green eyes full of fondness. "It could be the reason why I fell in love with you?"
"No, you fell in love with me because I was being nice to you. Once. You dropped something and I picked it up for you. Then, you just gaped at me like a fish."
"What?!" Eren exclaimed.
"Yeah," Levi teased. "You were looking like a dork and I don't know why I even given you a chance."
"What?! I... I..." Eren placed his head on his hands. "I couldn't be that lame!"
"Why?" Levi prompted while he returned to his cooking. Taking a taste of the sauce, he nodded and turned off the heat. Then, he started to plate the pasta for both of them. Dashing a generous amount of cheese on top and setting two slices of garlic bread on the side. "What did you have in mind?"
"I was thinking that I saved you from an accident or something," Eren imagined. "I can be heroic you know!"
Levi was smiling while he shook his head dismissively as he set Eren's plate down in front of him. Eren was smiling like a child who got served his favorite meal, he didn't hesitate to start digging in.
"Thank you!" He cheered.
Settling himself next to his husband, Levi twirled his fork and watch with a smile when Eren moaned with delight as he shoved more food in his mouth. Levi should be disgusted but seeing how much the brunette loved his cooking, he'll let it pass.
"Hey, can we go swimming tomorrow?" Eren asked after he chew and swallow his food.
Levi playfully rolled his eyes at his husband. "No, Eren. We travel hours to come and live here just to look at the ocean."
Eren's jaw dropped before he brust out laughing.
The raven flinched at the volume of Eren's voice.
"You're finally yourself now," Eren said after he cleared his throat.
Levi frowned and stared right into his husband. Reaching into the bond, the raven didn't discover anything yet. "What do you mean?"
"I mean," Eren looked down at his plate and slowly twirled his fork on the pasta. "Back at home, I feel like you were holding yourself back."
"Hm," Levi encouraged him to continue.
"I feel like you're doing it because you're worried about what will I think?" Eren gave him a puzzled look. "Like, you were so sweet and nice, I know that you're very nice and sweet but I feel like something is missing. Looking at you for the first time once again-"
Eren gazed at him fondly. Letting go of his fork, the brunette reached for Levi's hand and intertwined their fingers.
"-I think you're one sassy Omega."
Levi let go of his fork and covered his mouth. He didn't snort. He didn't.
"Yeah," Eren chuckled, eyes never leaving Levi's. "So, Levi. Please don't hold back yourself anymore. Be sassy like what you did earlier, scold me if I did something wrong, get mad at me even. Because now, even with memory loss, I know in my heart, I will always love you."
Levi smiled fondly at his husband. "Okay, but are you sure you won't be shocked? Of my 'sass'?" He smirked.
"I'm sure I'll be laughing throughout this honeymoon," Eren grinned.
Levi rolled his eyes. "Idiot brat."
And once again Eren just laughed.