A/N: Ahh... this chapter's a bit short. Well, what actually happened is that the actual chapter was getting a little too long. So I kinda decided to divide it into two chapters. This one's the first part. I'll post the next one as soon as I can!

Chapter Summary: Levi's POV on what happened after the 'Vertigo' movie.

~~Levi Ackerman~~

"You're thinking about him."

What the–?!

Have you ever thought of burning someone to ashes by looking at them? I have. Wait, no. Actually, I am. Right now!

And that someone is a vile creature called Hange Zoe.

"Don't look at me like that Levi", they start again, completely ignoring my glare. "I'm not the one who gave up on his chance to find love and fled."

Are you fucking shitting me?!

"Hange", my voice is low and feral. "Just shut the fuck up!"

"I'm only stating the fact."

Fact, my ass! I turn to my side a little so I'm facing them. "Stating the fact, are you? Then why don't you state the other facts too? That I'm a filthy pedophile."

"The term is 'ephebophile', if you must know. And no, you're not. You don't consider every 15 to 19 years old you see as a potential sex partner."

Huh–? "What?!"

"It's pedophilia if you're exclusively attracted to children; and by children I mean younger than 13. So, no Levi. You're not a pedophile. And like I said, you don't quite fall under the criteria for ephebophiles either."

"He's seventeen, you shit! And if you don't know yet, seventeen comes between 15 to 19. Which does put me under your definition of ephebophile or whatever!"

"You're missing my point Shorty", they reply with sigh. "You're an ephebophile if your sexual preference is restricted to mid-to-late adolescents. But in your case, you were attracted to a guy you thought to be in his early twenties. And by the time you got to know the truth, you'd already fallen for him."

"I did NOT fall for that brat!" Yes, it was merely a physical attraction. Nothing else. Nothing at all.

"Keep lying to yourself Levi. Let's see how long you do that."

Fucking–

"Shut up! It doesn't matter, does it?!" I grit my teeth. "The truth is that I got my eyes on a fucking child!"

"Eren is not a child, Levi."

God! I can't believe how unreasonable they are. "I'm almost old enough to be his father!"

"But you're not!" They wink. "Soon he'll turn 18 and then both of you are free to do what you want."

I close my eyes and sigh. It's Hange fucking Zoe. What did I expect to hear anyway?

/Flashback/

I'm sitting on the couch, munching popcorn. And trying to look like I'm not watching Eren Jaeger from the corner of my eye.

The brat's talking with shitty glasses. We've just finished watching 'Vertigo' and he is now about to leave.

Tch! Fuck being discreet. Who cares if I watch him anyway! It's his fault that he's such a pleasure to the eye.

My eyes follow the movement of his fingers as he runs his hand through the messy chestnut hair, making the locks even more unruly than before. I can't help as my eyes travel lower. The glossy olive skin of his neck peeking right above his collar, the slight curve of his waist, the nervousness in his posture as he feels my eyes on him – I drink in everything. It's fascinating how the moss green hoodie brings out his sparkling jade eyes. I don't think I've ever seen eyes like his. So bright and lively, yet full of warmth.

And suddenly I'm thankful to Hange for dragging me here with them.

What? You think it's love at first sight? Don't be an idiot! I'm not cut out for bullshit like that.

It's just his body that attracts me.

Yes, that's right. Just a physical attraction. Nothing more. I'm too old for all those emotional crap anyway. Besides, I'm in no position to even entertain such an idea. I have Isabel. And she is my number one priority. I have neither the time nor the place for anything else in my life right now.

But… as much as I hate to admit it, I am bounded by the basic human needs, one of them being the need for carnal pleasure.

Surprised? Sorry to disappoint you, but even the great Levi Ackerman needs a good fuck every now and then. So call me guilty if you want, but I will not deny that I find the brat very much appealing. And do not think for a second that it's anything more than that.

It's true that I like his eyes. That his smile might just make my heart flutter a tiny bit. And there's something about him – something that makes me feel kinda weird inside. But that's all there is to it. What I want – is just a one night stand. No promises, and definitely no feelings other than lust.

Yeah, you got it right. I wanna hook up with the pretty boy. I wanna fuck him senseless and watch that pretty face fall apart in ecstasy. I want to hear him scream my name as he loses himself in pleasure. And judging by the way he's been staring at me, I'd say I'm right on track.

Just before leaving, he turns around. His eyes find mine and I watch with hungry eyes as a delicious blush spreads all over his face. It even covers his neck and probably lower too – and I smirk, feeling the burn of guilty pleasure in the pit of my stomach as I mentally undress him and watch his naked skin flush in embarrassment.

"See you around, brat." I drawl, my eyes still fixed on him.

He blushes another shade.

"I-I'll get going then." And off he goes.

"He's grown up so much", Hange says suddenly, sounding like a mother goose praising her child.

When I say nothing in reply, they speak again. "Doesn't look like he's only seventeen, does he?"

Wait, what?!

I stare at them with wide eyes. "Seventeen…?" I hiss out.

They look at me with confusion. "Yeah, why?"

Why?! They're asking me why?!

Does it mean I've been having sexual fantasies about a child?! A fucking child?! If Hange's right, then that means… he's just a high schooler!

Wow! This is great. Just fucking great! I, Levi Ackerman, was thinking of having sex with a frigging high school kid. What the fuck! I knew he's young. But come on! I thought he'd at least be over 20!

"Is this supposed to be some shitty joke?!"

Hange looks at me like I've grown two heads. "Why the hell would I joke about Eren's age?"

"…"

I stare at them, unable to form any words. My head feels heavy. I don't know what to think.

And then, I feel the sudden urge to punch myself.

17… Fuck!

I think about Izzy and laugh out humorlessly. What would she think if she knew her dad was into kids her age? She'd hate me forever! And Eren… that poor kid doesn't even know what he's gotten himself into. What would he think once he finds out?

He'd be disgusted!

Yes, that's right. He has every right to be disgusted. Hell, even I am disgusted with myself.

I close my eyes, and every moment from the past few hours flashes before my eyes.

"Relax kid. I don't bite."

"The sooner the better, I suppose."

"Why? He's not a kid anymore."

"He's cute."

Shit! Shit! Shit! Shit!

I have to forget this whole thing and pretend nothing happened. The secret glances, the intentional flirting, the unexplainable connection I know we both felt – I have to erase it all.

It's for the best.

/End of Flashback/

I should never have agreed to come to this stupid trip. Well, it's not like I came because I wanted to. Strictly speaking, I was blackmailed.

By none other than Hange fucking Zoe.

A/N: This chapter finally opens a new window. We get to see the other side of the story. What Levi was thinking, how he saw Eren and what went through his mind when he realized the truth. Aaaand... there's more to come! Next chapter will focus more on Levi's backstory and his struggle, Isabel... and Isabel's mom! ;)

So wait for it! XD

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