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Eren looked down as Levi finished. He had always felt a little guilty about how he treated Levi, but the things that had happened to him all those years ago weren't exactly things that he could easily move on from.

They had walked back into the palace in silence.

"There are two more people I want you to meet." Levi said. Eren nodded and followed Levi upstairs. It was that moment when Eren saw two people casually walking towards them. One was an Alpha and the other was an Omega, they were definitely mates. "Farlan. Isabel." Levi called out and the mates looked up and smiled at Levi before walking over.

"Aniki, how's it going?" The Omega female asked. She then looked at Eren and her bright eyes widened when she grinned widely. She quickly grabbed Eren's hands. "Oh my, you must be Eren! Farlan and I have heard so much about you!" She exclaimed happily. Eren smiled at her sweetly, but it was hard as her grip was cutting off the circulation in his hands.

"Ahem..." Levi coughed, trying to get Isabel's attention. The Omega realized what she was doing and let go of Eren's hands.

"Sorry, that was rude of me. I'm Isabel and this is my mate Farlan." She introduced as Farlan stepped forward.

"We hope Levi isn't too grumpy around you, or maybe you have changed him." He said. Eren shrugged his shoulders and stayed quiet. "So what brings you to the palace, Eren?" He asked Eren but it was Levi who spoke.

"I thought it would be a good opportunity to bring him here. I have seen his home, now it's time for him to see mine." He explained simply. Farlan turned to Levi and nodded in understanding.

"So what's going on with you two, then?" He asked.

"We're just friends, but he knows what I am to him." Levi replied. Both of the mates nodded before Isabel spoke up.

"Right, we best leave you two alone. It was nice meeting you, Eren! I hope we can become really good friends!" Isabel exclaimed and Eren nodded, watching silently as they walked passed. After they were out of ear shot Eren turned to Levi and gave a small smile.

"They seem nice." He said and Levi hummed in response.

"Yeah, I've known them since birth. Be careful with Isabel though, she can be a little hyper at times." Levi warned and walked on as Eren followed. They got to a door and Levi opened it, letting Eren see inside. It was a bedroom that was about the size of Eren's house.

"This is my room. It's the Prince's room, but I seriously don't give a fuck about the King's room. It's huge." Levi said as Eren looked around the room.

"Yeah, you said that earlier…" Eren murmured in reply, recalling Levi's story.

The princes room was decorated with a beautiful dark red wallpaper. It was clean enough that Eren couldn't see a speck of dust anywhere. The bed was covered with a dark green duvet that took up a lot of room. A wooden desk was at the side of the room, in front of the window, and was covered in papers and boxes.

Levi walked passed Eren and towards the desk. He opened a draw and pulled out a small box before he walked over to Eren and held the box out in front of him.

"I never got the chance to give you your birthday present. It's something I think you will be happy with. It didn't cost much either." Levi said as Eren looked down at the box and studied it.

"Levi, I said that you didn't need to get me anything." He complained.

"But I wanted to and I did. Now take the box, you brat."

Eren bit his lip, but carefully took the box in his hands. It rested in his hands like a perfect fit.

He gently gripped the lid and lifted it up before staring at what was inside. His eyes widened as he lifted the object from its container and examined it.

In his hand was a charm. It held The Wings of Freedom on it. Eren smiled as he looked up and couldn't help but tease Levi.

"You really want me to carry around your family crest, don't you?" Levi smiled at that and sighed.

"You can do what you want with it. Connect it to something, make a necklace out of it, I don't know. I didn't want to give you something like a necklace, and then for you to say that you don't wear necklaces. You're a boy after all." Levi explained and Eren nodded, placing the charm back in the box and closing the lid gently. "Do you like it?" Levi asked, somewhat nervous of Eren's answer. Eren smiled softly, but his eyes looked sad. "Eren, what's wrong?" He asked in concern at the sight of his sad green eyes.

Eren shook his head and placed his head on Levi shoulder. Levi was shocked by the motion and didn't expect it at all.

"Why do you treat me like this?" Eren murmured. Levi frowned. "You're one of the first Alphas that has ever shown me such kindness, apart from the Elder anyway. I don't deserve it so why…? Great, now I'm rambling on and making an utter fool of myself." Eren laughed humorlessly at the last bit.

Levi sighed and placed his hand on the Omegas head, running his fingers through his hair.

"I do this because you do deserve it. Never doubt yourself Eren. If you do, you'll get hit over the head, mate or not." Levi teased, proud of himself when Eren laughed.

"Thank you for being there for me, Levi." Eren whispered before he drew back a little and lightly pressed his lips on Levi's cheek. Levi's eyes widened as he felt Eren kiss his cheek. Eren's lips were warm on his cheeks, but they were soon gone and Eren stood in front of the Alpha, blushing. Levi smiled and stared at the cute, blushing Omega.

"What are you thinking, Eren?" He asked, causing Eren to look at the floor.

"I-I don't know." He stuttered, continuing to stare at anything but him. Levi sighed, still smiling, and placed his hands on the Omega's cheeks, making him look at him.

"I can guess. You're at war, aren't you?" Levi questioned. Eren's emerald eyes widened, a million thoughts going through them. "Why can't you admit your feeling for me?"

Eren laughed a little. "Look who's getting cocky." He muttered, before shrugging his shoulders. "I don't know how to. I can easily tell you that I have feelings for you, but I wonder if they are those feelings that you feel for me. I've been such an ass to you - making you wait for me and screaming at you the whole way - and yet you show me such kindness that is misplaced. I only know of one way to live, and that is to fight and never give up. But never have I stopped to think of an alternative." Levi smirked.

"You're right, you have been an ass to me. You've called me names and have insulted me, but you know what? I don't give a shit. I've heard that you've been through some stuff, but I don't know what it is. Eren, can you promise me something?" He asked. Eren looked a little nervous, but nodded. "Promise me that you will one day tell me what happened to you. I want to know the real reason why you are so afraid of Alphas. I have always known that whatever you tell me is only half of the truth. I want the whole truth and nothing but the truth. You owe me that much."

Eren looked down and he bit his lip in thought.

"Fine. But just to let you know, I don't tell you because I don't think you aren't ready, it's because I'm not ready. I'm not ready to tell what has happened because it involves me trusting someone so much and then they suddenly betray me..." He said, somewhat sadly smiling at the memory. Levi let go of Eren's cheeks.

"Come on," He said, trying to change the subject. They walked out of the room. "And that's pretty much the whole place." Eren frowned, but smiled and tilted his head a little.

"No it's not, and you know it." Eren pointed out but Levi looked puzzled. "Or have you forgotten the room you despise so much?"

Levi knew what Eren was talking about and he shook his head. "It's not that I despise it, I just see no point in it." Levi replied, but led the way anyway.

It wasn't too far from Levi's room and the door was definitely grander. Levi huffed and opened the door. "This is the King's room." He drawled, rolling his eyes a little. Eren walked passed him into a room that was beyond huge. The wallpaper was the color green and spread along the wall like a forest. Eren turned back to Levi in awe.

"You really plan to give up a room like this?" He asked. Levi shrugged his shoulders, walking further into the room.

"Look around you, brat. It's huge. It would just be depressing to own a room this big on my own." Eren looked to the side, imagining that he didn't hear the last bit. Levi noticed this and quickly questioned him. "What?" Eren turned back to him and sighed, rubbing his head.

"Don't make me feel guilty. I understand what you mean, but don't let one other person be the one that determines whether you move or not." He said.

Levi smiled a wolfish grin and raised a thin brow. "Oh? And what makes you think that I would want you to live with me?" He teased, watching Eren blush and look away.

"I didn't think anything of the sort!" He pouted but continued anyway. "Besides, what makes you think I meant me? All I said was that I didn't want you to make me feel guilty."

"And that is what got me, you brat. I love you and, believe me, I want you to live with me. But like I always say, I won't force you into anything." Levi said honestly. Eren blushed a little, he should have been used to it by now.

"Alright. I get it, you love me. Now, stop saying it!" Eren complained. Levi frowned and crossed his arms.

"Why?"

"Because! It's embarrassing when you saying something like that out of the blue! I understand your feelings, just give me time."

Levi looked to the side and sighed. "You know that I've given you plenty of time, even without you knowing it. I've known that you are my mate since I was fifteen. I've waited this long, so I can wait a little longer. Just work out where your feelings lie already, I don't want to get my hopes up over something that is doomed to fail." He said. Eren's eyes widened and he looked to the floor, all sorts of thoughts were going through his head. What was he to do? He nodded anyway, watching as Levi side smiled and reached up to pet him on the head. "I didn't mean for that to sound forceful. Don't get too stressed over it. It is just nice to know whether I am wasting my time or not. Even if you say 'no', it won't change the relationship we have." Eren nodded again.

They left the room after that and went back downstairs. The whole tour had taken up most of the day and it was well into the afternoon.

"Do you want to go home yet?" Levi asked and Eren thought for a moment.

"It wouldn't hurt staying for a little longer, right?" He questioned. Levi shook his head.

"Of course not. You are always welcome here." He replied. Eren nodded.

"Are there any other places that I haven't seen?" He asked. Thinking for a moment, but was rudely interrupted when he saw Nile coming towards them.

"You're Majesty." He said, bowing a little but with coldness in his eyes. "The Princess of Sina is asking for you."

Both the King and Omega froze on the spot at his words. Eren was the first to come to his senses and quickly realized what it meant. A Princess was here to see a King. Eren's heart somewhat failed him as his began to beat rapidly.

"Tch..." Levi said. "What is she doing here?" Nile smiled.

"The council agreed to request the Princess's visit. You are a King now, Rivaille. It is time to start thinking about the future of your offspring." He said. A quiet growl was heard from Levi's throat as he glared at the councilman.

"I thought I said that I didn't want to see the Princess of Sina." Levi growled.

"Yes, but these are dark times, Rivaille. And sometimes not even the King gets a say."

Eren looked down at the floor, a somewhat defeated on his face. He could never be any match for a Princess. He was a commoner after all. A commoner in a place that he didn't belong. Levi looked at Eren and quickly took notice of his discomfort.

"Where is she?" Levi asked Nile.

"In the throne room."

"Keep her there. I will talk to her in a bit, but as you can see, I am currently with a guest." Levi never took his eyes off Eren as he spoke. Eren could tell that Nile was glaring at him. But nevertheless, he bowed and walked away. "Eren..."

"I should get back." Eren said quietly, causing Levi to huff.

"Two minutes ago, you said that you wanted to stay a little longer." He pointed out.

"Yes, but that was before I woke up. Levi, look around you. You are a King, I am someone who is known as a commoner. There is a Princess waiting for you. Don't you get it? I may be your mate, but this is wrong." Eren said with great difficulty.

"I don't give a fuck about the Princess! Eren please, look at me." Eren did so, "I decide what is wrong, and you are not." Eren bit his lip, before leaning forward as placing his head on Levi's shoulder in defeat. "Do you seriously want to go home?" Levi asked. Eren was still for a while, until he nodded. Levi sighed. "I'll take you home then."

Eren shook his head and removed himself from Levi's shoulder.

"You have a Princess to deal with. I'm sure Eld and Gunther can take me home." He said. Levi frowned, but then nodded.

"Fine. I'll see you off." He relented. They walked to the front door where Levi sent someone to fetch both Lucas and the guards. "You can take Lucas, I don't trust any other horse." Levi said. Eren nodded and saw Eld and Gunther coming towards them, horses by their side. Eren saw the familiar black horse next to Eld and he walked over to Lucas and rubbed his nose.

"Have you got everything?" Levi asked. Eren put his hand in his pocket, making sure that the charm was there and nodded.

"Yes." He murmured. Levi rolled his eyes and threw a green cloak over Eren's head.

"I meant it when I said you could keep it." The King said. Eren huffed and took the cloak, putting it on. Levi grabbed Eren and placed him on Lucas. "Try not to fall off the horse." Levi teased and Eren rolled his eyes, pulling the hood up.

Levi didn't trust Eren to ride a horse just yet and gave the rein to Gunther so that he could be tugged along. Eld rode behind Eren. They moved out and Levi watched as Eren disappeared through the gates. It was now time to deal with an obnoxious Princess.

. . . .

By the time Eren reached Shinganshina, the sun was setting and he felt rather tired. The horses walked the whole journey as Gunther didn't want Eren to fall off if they went to fast.

He got off of Lucas and gave one last stroke to his muzzle.

"Oi, Eren." Eld suddenly called out and Eren looked up at the guard on his horse, waiting for an insult. But Eld was smiling. "Well done for making Rivaille smile." He congratulated while Gunther nodded and then they were gone. Eren watched as they disappeared into the forest. He put his hood down and walked to his house, opening the door.

"I'm home." He called. Dinner was obviously being cooked as the smell of stew was wafting through the house.

"Welcome home, Eren. How was it?" His mother asked from the fireplace. Eren moved to sit down, letting his exhaustion take over.

"Surprisingly good. The palace was huge and I seemed really out of place, but the people were really nice." He said. Carla smiled as she noticed her son talking to her again. She turned to face him and saw the cloak but she wasn't surprised.

"I'm guessing that the cloak is a gift from Levi." She said with a smug look on her face. Eren rolled his eyes.

"Yes, but this was just something he wanted me to have. This, however, was my birthday present from him." Eren said pulling out the box from his pocket. He handed it to his mother and she took the box gently, opening it as if it was made out of china. She carefully took the charm out of the box and examined it.

"The Wings of Freedom. It's truly beautiful. What are you hoping to make out of it? It's a charm so you can make a necklace, a brooch, anything really. Boys wear charms too after all. Get a bit of string and wear it next to your key." She suggested, giving the box back with the charm. Eren nodded and moved back to sit down, fiddling with the charm. Carla noticed something was off immediately. "Eren, what's wrong?" She asked.

Eren bit his lip. "Mum, I know that this is going to sound really strange. But what does jealousy feel like?" He asked innocently. His mother's eyes widened, but she was grinning like crazy.

"Oh my god, Eren. Are you finally having those sort of feelings for Levi?" She cheered. Eren blinked and looked around a little, pouting.

"Ha, no, of course not. I just wanted to know." He lied, earning a light tug on his ear. Carla finally calmed down and folded her arms.

"What happened?" She asked. "Who are you jealous of?"

Eren looked down at the charm, holding it in his hand.

"I'm not right for Levi, am I?" He questioned. His mother frowned and walked over to her son, kneeling down in front of him.

"Eren, who was at the palace today?" She asked again.

"Her royal crappiness, the Princess of Sina." He said, smiling a little.

"Did you see her?" She asked. Eren shook his head. "So why are you jealous?"

"Mum, she's a Princess, he's a King, and I'm a commoner. Do you understand now?" He said, showing little emotion on his face.

"Oh, cub. If Levi didn't care about you, then he would have never given you two things that bear his family crest. Have a little faith in him. I know it's hard but trust me when I say that even I trust him. He did come when I called," She said. Eren slowly nodded. "You're in love with him." It wasn't a question.

This time Eren didn't move to deny it. He just sat in his seat, thinking quietly to himself. Yesterday, he had told Mikasa that he had a crush on Levi, but now he didn't know. The day that he had spent with Levi was a day that he would never forget, and now he was stuck.

Eren got up from his seat and started towards the stairs. "I'll be in my room." He said.

But as he walked up the stairs, Carla said, "Eren, you do know you are meant to be angry at me, right?"

Eren stop in his tracks. "Yeah, but when I think about all the things you have done for me, I realize that I can only be angry with you for a certain amount of time." He said before continuing up the staircase. Carla smiled as she watched her son, his eyes and tail completely drooped, before going back to making dinner.

Eren wasn't bothered by Mikasa jumping out of her room this time, and just sat on his bed. He took off the cloak and placed it on the hanger on his door, and placed the wooden box on his nightstand.

He stared out of his window and watched as the sky turned from a beautiful amber, to a dark cobalt. He stared at his hands and wished that he didn't feel this way. He felt like he was changing, and in a bad way. Two months ago, he was a strong, independent Omega that could get around life without anyone. Now, he was a confused, love struck Omega that felt more weak that a twig.

No.

He wasn't going to think that way. He was still that strong, independent Omega! He just found someone that made his realize that he didn't need the strength. He was the same as he always was.

Eren could only imagine what Levi was up to right now. The way Levi's face looked when that councilman told them that the Princess of Sina was in the palace was one of sheer annoyance. Eren wondered what she looked like. Was she pretty? Or just a spoiled brat that wanted everything she asked for? What is jealousy? And was Eren feeling it?

He kissed Levi on the cheek and he couldn't get it out of his mind. Levi wanted Eren to live with him, but as what? A lover or something like a mistress? No, that's the old Eren talking. Eren had already established the Levi would never use him for sex. So a lover it was, then.

Lover?

Eren had never really thought of having a lover. Well, once, but that was ruined and he was younger and naïve. Only time would tell where Eren's heart lay, but would he be able to cope?

. . . .

Eren was eager to get out of the house the next morning. Levi was bound to be at the clearing and he wanted to know what had happened between him and the Princess. He quickly did all the things he usually did in the morning and then set out for the clearing.

Eren sighed in relief when he saw Levi sitting in his usual spot. He walked up to him calmly, like he hadn't just ran all the way there. Levi saw him and smiled a little.

"Hey, brat." He greeted. Eren nodded in acknowledgement and sat down beside him.

"So, how was yesterday for you?" Eren asked. Levi rolled his eyes.

"Oh it was great, until a little Princess decided that she would walk into my home and state that she was having dinner with me. If I didn't kick her out, I bet you she would have thought she was staying the night." Levi ranted, causing Eren to smile, feeling silly that he doubted Levi and the thought of jealousy. "What about you? I'm sorry about what happened."

Eren shook his head. "Don't be, I had a great time yesterday. As you can see I got home safely last night, and I didn't even fall off of Lucas." He said.

"Yes, Eld and Gunther did make sure to tell me that it all went well. Did they say anything to you? They were acting a little too cheerful last night."

Eren smiled at the thought of Eld and Gunther congratulating him for making Levi smile.

"No." He drawled out the o for a little longer then necessary to make it sound like he was lying. Levi raised an eyebrow.

"What did they say?" He asked, but it wasn't an order. Eren looked away.

"They just congratulated me for making you smile." He murmured in a distant voice. Making Levi almost choke at the unexpected response.

"I'll kill them." Levi vowed menacingly, but Eren knew he didn't mean it. He turned back to him.

"What's so bad about smiling?" He asked and Levi huffed.

"There's nothing wrong with smiling, it's just that there is a time and a place where smiling is allowed. I don't smile at the palace much because I see no point in it. Hanji is annoying, but I suppose she is a good friend. Farlan and Isabel talk to me more seriously. And Petra is the type of person that you could go to, to sort out your problems, meaning that you wouldn't be smiling when you go and talk to her." Levi explained.

Eren looked down and shuffled his feat in the grass.

"So why do you smile around me, then?" He asked, feeling utterly stupid for asking such a question. But Levi spoke with complete seriousness.

"Because you give me a reason to smile. It's not like we need to smile every second of the day and you know that. Believe me, Eren, when I say that I have seen people who smile way too much for my liking and they picture the world as a mere fantasy. Your smile is genuine, and that's something to smile about, and then there is also the obvious crappiness that we share."

Eren smiled and rolled his eyes. "This conversation is getting weird." He said. Levi nodded. Eren bit his lip and tried to think of something to say.

"So...what did you think of the Princess?" Eren asked. Levi raised an eyebrow before smirking and leaning closer.

"Eh? Why do you want to know?" Levi teased. Eren pouted and turned away.

"Well, now I don't want to know." He muttered and Levi smiled.

"I'm kidding. Besides, you have nothing to worry about. The Princess of Sina is probably worse than Rose; she was snobby and thought herself way too highly. All I fear is that the council will force me to marry her. They invited her without my permission, so what make you think that they won't think of marriage next?" He said. At those words something in Eren's heart snapped. He was right, things wouldn't work out. Levi noticed the discomfort in Eren's eyes. He placed his hand on the Omega's head. "Don't worry, Eren. I won't allow that to happen."

Eren smiled, but it was all a façade. He laughed a little but didn't oush his hand away. "You're so cocky."

"You're not going to try and end things with me again, are you?" Levi asked. Eren was a little surprised. "What? I know you well enough to know what is going through that heads of yours - at times. A visit is a visit, but marriage is something completely different; only I get the final say in it."

"Why do you think that that is going through my head? I may be thinking about congratulating you or something. Why do you think that my head is full of jealousy?" Eren asked.

"I never said it was."

Eren realized what he just said and found that he had a dilemma. He turned to Levi, smiling innocently.

"Eren..." Levi said, softly glaring.

"Hi."

"Don't 'hi' me! For someone who doesn't want a mate, why are you jealous? And what of? Oh, have you finally realized your feelings for me or must I remind you how you kissed me yesterday?" Levi question as Eren's face burned red.

"That didn't count, it was on the cheek! Yes, I feel jealous because, guess what? She's a Princess and I'm someone that lives in a small house in a village in the middle of a fucking forest! Anyone would be jealous!" Eren thought he may have overreacted a little, but Levi still kept a serious face.

"Yeah, so what? You live in the forest and she lives in a palace, big deal. You have experience that she doesn't have and that's what makes you different and extraordinary. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise." Levi said.

"How can you say such cheesy things without smiling?" Eren blushed. Levi rolled his eyes.

"Don't ruin it, brat."

Eren was beginning to realize that he was surrendering. Not in the way of completely giving up, but in the way that he was allowing himself to feel emotions that he locked away. Maybe Levi was good for him, but only time would tell.


And we have finally gotten to the 10th chapter. My little surprise for my readers is waiting and ready for next week. Seriously, I have had a few people review saying that I'm torturing them, but at the end of the day, I'm torturing myself because I want to upload it sooo bad ( I'm not going to before anyone asks ).

I know that this chapter is a little shorter than the others and a bit boring, I apologise. It got to about Thursday last week and I didn't know what else to put that I didn't want to put. I made Eren kiss Levi's cheek, so I guess that will keep you going for a while. Well, until you finish the chapter and start begging for more. Plus, I have added a new emotion for Eren - JEALOUSY!

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