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Eren fell asleep during the journey and woke up to the feeling of him being carried. His eyes opened a fraction and looked up to see Levi carrying him. This time, he did react. His eyes widened and he began to fidget.
"Ah, you're awake. You slept for most of the journey and I didn't want to wake you," Levi said, peering down at the Omega in his arms. Eren felt far too embarrassed as Levi still didn't put him down.
"Levi, put me down," he begged. Levi ignored him and continued to walk down the hall. "I'm awake and I am perfectly capable with walking on my own two feet."
"Stop being such a brat and allow me to do this," Levi said. Eren pouted.
"Jeez, just because I kissed you doesn't mean you're allowed to act like this to me," he muttered. Levi smiled.
"It was more that just a kiss, Eren. The kiss at Trost was just a kiss, but this one was the one where you told me you love me."
"And it will never happen again," Eren teased. Levi glared down at the Omega, not fully, but it was enough to make Eren flinch.
"Please don't say that," Levi said. Eren frowned and just sighed as Levi brought them into his room.
Finally Levi set Eren on his feet.
"I'll go get you some stuff to wear," Levi said and walked out of his room. He was probably going to get some spare clothes from someone else, his would be a bit small.
Eren sighed and walked over to the window. He hadn't seen the palace at night since the ball and it was just as magical as he remembered.
"Oi, try these on," Levi's voice came. Eren's eye sight darkened as he felt clothes being thrown at his head. He took the clothes and turned to Levi. "The bathroom's over there, feel free to use it," he said, pointing to a door in the far corner of his room.
Eren nodded and walked nervously to the door. He had never used the bathrooms at the palace before, he felt too low to. He carefully opened to door and entered a spotless white bathroom. Eren looked around the room, scared to touch anything in case he made it dirt.
"You can take a bath too," Levi called from his room, but it sounded more like an order, he was a clean freak after all.
Eren closed the door and walked over to the tub. The water was steaming and was obviously prepared for Levi. He dipped his finger in the water and it instantly warmed him up. It was the perfect temperature and Eren really wanted to get in.
He stripped of his clothes and brushed his tail a bit, before getting in. All of his muscles relaxed and it felt a lot different from his usual baths, well, he did bathe in a river sometimes. Eren scrubbed off the dirt on his skin and felt like a whole new person. He washed his hair and tail, making sure his fur was smooth and silky like how his mother liked it. He bit his lip at the thought of his mother. She may have had Mikasa, but Eren couldn't help but think that she would be lonely.
He shook his head, trying to get rid of the thought and climbed out of the tub. He grabbed a towel and dried himself, before putting on the clothes that Levi gave him. They were a simple white button up shirt and trousers, and they seemed a bit too clean for Eren. He brushed his hair and tail, making sure that his fur wasn't in knots, and straightened his ears.
Eren took a deep breath before opening the door and walking back into Levi's room. Levi was sitting at his desk, writing a document.
"Where do I sleep?" Eren asked. Levi looked up at the Omega.
"In here, where else?" he said. Eren blushed and could only imagine him and Levi in the same bed. "Go to bed, it's far past brat's bedtime." Eren pouted.
"You said that you would stop calling me a brat once I understood that no all Alphas are the same, you liar," he muttered. Levi smiled.
"Yes, well I was lying. You will always be a brat," he said, getting up from his desk and walking to the door.
"Where are you going?" Eren asked. Levi stopped in his tracks and turned to the Omega.
"You sleep in here, I'll sleep in the King's room," he replied. Eren looked down and bit his lip. An obvious blush spread across his face. "Eren, you look as if I'm walking out on you."
"I know you're not walking out on me, but I feel guilty, I'm stealing your bed," Eren said. Levi folded his arms.
"Your not, I'm giving you the bed and I'll move," he said.
Eren knew what he wanted to say, but he didn't know how to say it. He wanted Levi to sleep with him, but not in that way.
"Eren-"
"Don't go," Eren interrupted. Levi looked puzzled. "Just for tonight, don't go."
Levi stared at the Omega, before hesitantly walking toward him like he was a scared little rabbit. He stood in front of him.
"Eren, what's wrong?" Levi asked. Eren couldn't look him in the eye. "Oi, brat."
"I don't know what to do anymore," Eren murmured. Levi could have sworn he heard a bit of sobbing. "My world is falling apart and now I may be a target. I hate being an Omega."
"Eren, what have I told you? Don't think like that. You being an Omega isn't something bad."
"But it could bring forth my death," Eren said. Levi frowned.
"Is that what you think? You're going to die because you're an Omega? That's bullshit, Eren, and you know it. A few hours ago, you said that you weren't afraid. Are you know?" Levi asked. Eren finally looked him in the eyes, his eyes full of determination.
"No."
"Then if you're not afraid, what are you then?" Levi was becoming really confused. Eren looked down.
"I'm just being a silly Omega. I'm afraid to an extent, and that involves the fear for my mother and the fear for what is going to happen."
Levi sighed.
"I'm going to give you some advise, brat. Make the choice which you will regret the least," Levi said. Eren frowned.
"What's that supposed to mean?" he asked.
"Exactly as I said. It is your job to decide when to use it."
Eren nodded.
"So, am I staying here or are you kicking me out?" Levi asked. Eren smiled a little.
"Stay here, but if you do anything, I'll leave the bed myself," Eren threatened. Levi nodded and they got into bed. The bed was big enough for both of them, maybe even an extra person, but they stayed close without touching.
The room was completely dark once Levi blew out the candle, but they could still see each other. They didn't need to say anything that night as they drifted to sleep. The only thing they cared about was whether someone was close by.
. . . .
Eren woke up to the feeling of being in an unfamiliar bed. He opened his eyes slowly and found that he wasn't in his room. Memories of the previous day sinked in and he felt like sinking into the covers more.
His eyes wondered around the room and he noticed that Levi wasn't next to him. His hand patted the covers beside him and they were no longer warm.
What time was it?
He sat up and gently rubbed his eyes, before slipping off the bed and to the bathroom to get changed. Eren noticed his clothes on a chair, they smelt clean and had obviously been washed. He changed into them and left the bathroom.
Levi's desk had been cleared and neatly placed. Eren didn't know what to do. He couldn't return home and now he was stuck in a palace that had nothing for someone of his class.
Eren jumped a little when he heard the door open.
"Ah, you're awake. I was thinking that I might have to call Hanji if you didn't wake up," Levi teased. Eren looked a little scared.
"Hanji's a little creepy. I still can't forget that she wanted to experiment on me. Where were you this morning?" he asked. Levi sighed.
"Unlike you, I have a Kingdom to run, I don't always get to sleep in. But I did have a bit of a lie in because I didn't have to go see you. You were already in my bed," Levi smirked. Eren blushed.
"Don't say it like that," he pouted. Levi smiled and walked over to the Omega, standing right in front of him.
"How did you sleep?" he asked. Eren shrugged his shoulders.
"I don't know. I had a dreamless sleep, probably because of everything that happened yesterday."
"Really? Apart from the fact that you may be a target, yesterday was a pretty good day for me," Levi grinned wolfishly.
"Oh, why?" Eren asked, but he knew. Levi rolled his eyes.
"Because I got kissed by someone who means a lot to me," he replied. There lips a little closer than normal.
"Who would want to kiss some like you? That person must be a real idiot," Eren teased.
"Hm, I wouldn't say an idiot, more of a brat." Levi placed his hand on Eren's neck and pulled him down to his level. Their lips connected and they shared a passionate kiss. Eren moaned a little as the kiss deepened and he grabbed a bit of Levi's hair. Levi felt like shoving Eren back into his desk and shoving his tongue in the Omega's mouth, but decided against it. Well, for now. Eren's grip soon became tighter as he was running out for oxygen and could barely breathe through his nose.
They broke apart but were still only a few centimetres away from each other.
"You're enjoying this, aren't you?" Eren teased. Levi hummed in response.
"Yes, but sadly I can't enjoy it to the fullest," he replied. Eren moved back a bit and frowned.
"What do you mean?" he asked. Levi rolled his eyes.
"Wow, you really are a brat. You know, Eren, there are other things I want to do other that kiss." Eren blushed.
"Oh."
"Oh? Is that all you can say. You're no where near ready for all that bullshit if that's all you can say," Levi said. Eren shook his head.
"No, it just took me at a bit of a surprise. I only kissed you yesterday and you're already thinking about that stuff." Levi smirked and gently grabbed Eren's chin.
"I understand that but just to let you know, I am holding back for you," he grinned wolfishly.
"You're a horrible Alpha," Eren pouted.
"If I were a horrible Alpha, you'd be on that bed screaming my name right now," Levi said, like he hadn't just said something so lewd.
Eren's face was completely red and his mouth hung open. Levi smiled.
"I'm joking. We will only do that when your ready," Levi said, before sitting down at his desk. Eren looked down.
"What if I'm never ready?" he asked. Levi thought for a moment.
"Okay, let's make a deal. The day that you are ready to tell me what happened to you will be the day we will seriously consider it, okay?" Levi said. Eren looked down, not too sure about the matter, but he nodded.
"Fine, if it's only considering, that's fine," he replied.
Levi sighed and sat back in his chair.
"Changing subject, sadly, I can't stay with you today. The matter of the Omega thieves have gotten worse. I have arranged Petra and Hanji to be with you today. I promise you that Hanji won't do anything to you, but I can't promise she won't ask. I'll probably join you this afternoon," Levi said, staring down at the papers in front of him. Eren felt a bit confined.
"I understand that, but I feel a bit of a burden to this place. Can't I just spend the nights here and go home during the day?" Eren asked. Levi sighed.
"As much as I want to say yes, now isn't a good time. The thieves are probably still around Shiganshina and for now I want to keep you where I can see you," Levi said.
"Why me? What about all the other Omegas out there that have either been taken or are in fear of being taken? I understand that I'm your fucking mate, but why only me?" Eren asked, almost shouting. He was frustrated and he hated being protected.
Levi looked up at him from his chair.
"Do you honestly think that I don't give a damn about them? Fuck, brat, what do you think I've been doing? I'm keeping you safe for two reasons. 1. You mean a shit load to me and I will kill anyone who dares to try and touch you. 2. You are currently being targeted, which will make the thieves stay and wait for a while. Depending on how valuable you are to them, which is most likely a lot, they will stay a lot longed than planned, which will give my men time to find them. But I'm guessing that they are smart and have a plan to stay hidden. So until they are found, you are not leaving my sight. Understand?" Levi said. Eren could swear he heard a bit of harshness in his voice. Was this the true face of an Alpha?
Eren looked down and clenched his teeth.
"Fine," he said stubbornly, before he turned for the door and left as quickly as possible, slamming the door behind him.
Levi watched the Omega go and sat back in his chair. Maybe he was a bit too hard of the boy, but if he was going to keep Eren from being kidnapped, maybe it was for the best. Levi didn't want to be harsh, but if it meant that Eren fully understood what was happening around him, they he wouldn't have it any other way.
. . . .
Eren stomped down the hall way and toward the garden. If he wasn't allowed outside of the palace grounds, he might as well be outside. He felt like a prisoner. He didn't want this.
He made it outside and was greeted by the early spring morning. He kept on biting his teeth together, keeping everything under control.
"Eren, there you are," said a familiar voice. Eren looked behind him and saw Petra and Hanji smiling at him.
"What's wrong, Eren? Did you and Levi have a fight?" Petra asked. Eren didn't know that he was showing that much emotion. He looked down.
"Petra, what kind of problems do you have as an Omega?" he asked. Petra was surprise by the question, but them smiled sweetly.
"Ah, I understand. Everyone has problems, Eren. I have problems with currently being stalked by one of the guards called Auruo," she said, but Eren didn't feel better.
"Yeah, well I'm currently the only male Omega probably in existence and feel more like a girl than a boy. I'm being, not stalked, but followed by a King. I'm probably a target to a bunch of thieves and I'm not allowed to leave the palace. So how was your day?" Eren said, utterly pissed, sitting down on the stone steps.
Both girls sighed and sat beside Eren.
"I'm sure Levi didn't mean that you had to be locked away," Hanji said. "Think about it, he cares about you and you're being difficult."
Eren glared at the floor and took in a deep breath.
"I just don't know anymore. My whole world has been replaced and sometimes I wish that I would just wake up in my bed, waking up as a Beta. I just hope that this is all just a bad dream," Eren muttered. Hanji sighed and leaned back on her hands.
"Really? Wow, maybe I should tell Levi that. Weren't you kissing him yesterday? So you regret everything? From what I've heard, Levi has taught you so much in the past few month. I know it's hard, Eren...well, actually I don't know. We're trying to understand. Just give it time." Petra nodded in agreement.
Eren stared down at his hands, palms facing him. He felt more lost than anything.
"Okay, so I don't regret some stuff, but I just wish this wasn't how my life is turning out," Eren said. Hanji smiled and patted his head.
"Ah, you're so young. Eren, your whole life is ahead of you. This isn't the end of your story, it doesn't just end with a kiss and a 'happily ever after'. You will experience many obstacles, but I'm sure Levi will be there to help you move them," she said.
"But I don't want help," Eren complained. Petra sighed.
"Eren, not all of us want help, but sometimes we need it. You need Levi and Levi needs you. You're only seventeen so you may not fully understand that, but when you do, you will look back on yourself and think about how stupid you were," she advised. Eren pondered about what Petra had just said. Maybe she was right.
Eren sighed and stood up.
"I'm getting bored of talking about this stuff. I'm going for a walk. You can join me if you wish," Eren said. Both women smiled and stood up.
"We'll join. Levi gave us the task of watching you today. It's either that or I have to go back to cleaning. I'd rather do this," Petra said. Hanji nodded.
"Yeah. I may have to be called back if someone hurts themselves, but I'll join. I'm still eager to experiment on you, Eren. So just tell me when you're interested and we'll get down to it," the Beta said. Eren was a little creeped out.
"Hanji, please get the idea of experimenting on me out of your head? I already feel strange enough and I don't want you prodding me to see what my blood is like or if I react to certain things," Eren pleaded. Hanji pouted.
"You take the fun out of everything," she murmured. Eren sighed and ran down the steps to the garden. The woman smiled at each other before following the Omega.
Eren walked around on his own, but he knew that Petra and Hanji were behind him. Wasn't Eren allowed around the palace without an escort? He missed his mother, Mikasa and Armin. Even being annoyed by Jean. Everything had changed and it may never go back to normal.
"Eren!" said a female voice. Eren jumped a little and turned to see Isabel running towards him, though she wasn't with her mate. Eren smiled as best as he could. "Good, I found you," she said out of breath, but was smiling. Eren frowned.
"Why? What's wrong?" he asked. Isabel shook her head.
"Nothing, I just wanted to find you. Farlan is currently joining the meeting with Levi and I'm bored," she said.
"Then go hang out with those two," Eren said, pointing at the two women looking over the rose bush. They looked up and waved to Eren before going back to looking down.
Isabel pouted.
"But I want to hang out with you. Levi told me what happened and I just want to be there for you," she said. Eren looked down. Why was everyone poking their noses where it didn't belong? He didn't want to sound too harsh.
"Isabel, I appreciate it, but I'm not in the best mood to be around at the moment," he said, hoping in the nicest way possible that she would leave.
Isabel sighed and then pulled a more serious expression.
"Eren, follow me," she said. Petra and Hanji had obviously heard as they began to walk back to the palace. Eren frowned and followed the Omega that now has a completely different aura. "Don't think I don't know what you're going through, Eren."
Eren felt sick with people trying to relate to him. "You know nothing," he said.
Isabel stood in front of him, her hands on her waist. "Okay, so I don't know what it's like being a male Omega. At least you lived a happy childhood. I was abandoned by my parents at a young age and had to learn how to defend for myself. I stole things to keep myself alive. You live a happy life with your mother," she said. Eren rolled his eyes.
"Yes, everyone wants to be miserable. It's all a competition to see who's life is the worst. Believe me, I would have quit that game long ago if I could."
"Eren-"
"You don't know anything!" Eren exclaimed, making Isabel jumped. "I may have a mother, but she is all I have. You don't know what I have done to still be here this very day. You say you've stolen things. I've done worst." Eren glared at the Omega before him. It was that moment his ears twitched when he heard a twig snap.
Eren turned around and saw Levi leaning against a tree.
"Isabel, Farlan's asking for you," he said.
"But Aniki-"
"Go!"
Isabel bit her lip and ran passed Eren towards the palace.
"Eren-"
"Don't 'Eren' me," Eren said. Levi rolled his eyes.
"Well what do you want me to do, huh?" he asked.
"Let me go home," Eren muttered. Levi growled.
"Eren, don't you get it? You can't. Use that thing between your ears. I'm not doing this for my entertainment, you know. What would Carla say to you if she found out that I had broken my promise to keep you safe?" he asked.
"It wasn't her job to say that."
"Shitty brat, she's your mother. Eren, tell me something. If it was your mother being targeted and you had a chance to keep her safe by not seeing her for a short while, what would you do?" Levi asked. Eren bit his lip and didn't reply. "Exactly."
"So why are you making me feel like a prisoner? Why did Petra and Hanji have to watch over me? Aren't I old enough to go around on my own?" Eren asked. Levi pinched the bridge of his nose.
"I didn't mean for it to make you feel like a prisoner. It was actually their idea to keep you company, they didn't want you to be alone," he replied. Eren looked down and just sat on the grass. Levi patted him on the head. "You have all that fight, Eren, but you misuse it."
"Don't tell me what I misuse. What happened to your work? Isabel said that you were in a meeting," Eren asked, changing the subject. Levi stood standing.
"It finished sooner than expected. It helps to have Farlan there because he pretty much fights against Nile. It's rather entertaining," he said. Eren smiled a little. "Eren, when Isabel was questioning you, you said that you had done something worse than steal. Can I ask what you did?" Levi asked, not wanting to put too much pressure on him.
Eren just shook his head, his eyes turning dull. "What if I did tell you. Would it be enough to get me thrown away?" Eren asked. Levi huffed and rolled his eyes.
"What is it with you and my dungeon? What are you so afraid of?"
Eren just shook his head.
"I can't forget it," he murmured.
"Can't forget what? Please, Eren, I'm trying to understand you. You always say that you don't want help, but this maybe something good to talk about," Levi consoled. Eren flicked Levi's hand off his head.
"Shut up! I don't want help. I-I..." Eren couldn't continue. He didn't know what to say. Levi sighed and rubbed his neck.
"You're a real piece of work, Eren," he said.
"Well, I didn't ask you to get involved," Eren replied.
"You didn't need to. I want to help, even if you don't want me to." Levi knelt down beside the Omega. "Eren, what is going through that mind of yours? You're seventeen and your thoughts are one of either a ten year old or twenty year old. Your moods keep on changing and you look at the world like its out to get you."
"It's the only way I know who to live..."
"Okay, so what about me then?" Levi asked. Eren frowned.
"What about you?" he asked back.
"Yesterday you literally confessed your love for me and now you're acting as if that never happened. What am I to you?" Levi said. Eren looked down, his face showing such seriousness.
"My feelings haven't changed, and as long as you don't betray me, they never will. But so much has happened in the last twenty-four hours, I'm starting to get a bit moody."
"A bit?" Levi questioned. Eren smiled a little.
"Shut up."
"There, you smiled. Feel better?" Levi asked. Eren nodded and watched as Levi straightened himself. Eren also stood up. He was caught off guard when Levi grabbed the neck of his shirt and pulled him down to his level, pecking him on the lips.
Eren pouted.
"What? You wanted more?" Levi grinned wolfishly. Eren didn't really know what was more, but hesitantly nodded.
Levi sighed and looked around. "Here isn't the best place, let's go back to the room," he said. Eren realised his mistake.
"Levi, I-"
"It's not what you think, brat. Trust me, please," Levi said. Eren looked down and nodded.
They walked through the garden and back to the palace. Hanji and Petra had disappeared. They walked back to the room and Levi closed the door.
"Tell me if this is too fast for you," he said. Eren didn't know what Levi was planning, but it was worth a try. He nodded.
Levi took a deep breath before gently grabbing the back of Eren's head and pulling him down to place a light kiss on his lips. The kiss was continuous and it began to move faster and more passionate as time went on. Eren didn't know what to expect and jumped a little when he felt something prod his lips. Levi broke the kiss and rested his forehead on Eren's.
"Open your mouth, brat," he whispered. Eren wasn't used to this side of Levi but did as he was told.
Their lips instantly connected again and Eren felt Levi's tongue slip into his mouth. Eren tightly closed his eyes and gripped Levi's hair tighter. Their tongues were fighting for dominance, but mostly Levi's. Eren couldn't contain a noise that he thought he could never make. It was a deep moan that sent shivers down his whole body. He couldn't breathe, not even through his nose.
His hand latch onto Levi's hair, not knowing what to do. Levi began pushing him back a bit and gently pressed him against the wall. He gently bit Eren's lip a bit and stroke his ears, making Eren moan loudly. He finally broke the kiss, slowly, and watched Eren's reaction.
Eren was red in the face, with a dreamy look, and had a thread of saliva dripping down his chin. Levi smirked as he was pleased with his work.
"What was that?" Eren muttered. His knees felt weak, but he had enough strength to stay upright.
"That, shitty brat, was an adult kiss. Never use this kiss on anyone else," Levi replied.
"I can see why," Eren bursted out. Levi rolled his eyes.
"Was that too fast for you?" he asked. Eren pondered and rested his head against the wall. He was still being cornered by Levi but didn't take much notice of it.
"Not really, but I would prefer to stay as we are for a bit. No more moving forward for a while," Eren replied. Levi nodded and gave Eren some space.
"Sure, that's fine," he said.
Eren let out a deep breath and sunk to the floor.
"You okay there, brat?" Levi asked, not too worried.
"You were about to suck my life energy, you know," Eren complained...a bit. Levi rolled his eyes.
"No I wasn't. You're overreacting."
"Well, it wasn't you who was having your face suck off," Eren said, though he was hiding a smile.
"You weren't complaining," Levi said.
"How could I? I couldn't even breathe," Eren said. There was a long silence between the two of them, before Eren burst out laughing. Levi just smiled and grabbed the glass of water from his desk, holding the top of the cup, before drinking. He wasn't one for laughing a lot, but just seeing Eren happy, even when there was a sad boy inside, was enough.
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