It was about 7:30 at night and Armin had left Levi's house leaving the Captain to watch Eren.

"Eren, come here brat."

Eren rose sleepily off the floor where he had been drawing on a piece of paper.

"Y-yes H-heichou?"

Levi picked up the child and carried him to the couch. Eren kept nodding off and was practically falling asleep in Levi's arms. Levi sat down on the couch and held Eren close to him. He eventually heard the soft subtle snoring of the child and quickly fell asleep himself.

When Levi woke up Eren had his arms wrapped tightly around him and his face was twisted in fear. Pretty soon the child woke up panting, tears running down his face.

"Levi . . . " he started sobbing into Levi's shirt.

"Hey, hey. What's wrong?"

"I-I had a b-bad dream! B-but now I c-can't remember it!"

Levi's heart broke. The tears running down Eren's cheeks and the terrified look on the child's face was enough to crush Levi's soul.

"Look kid, if you can't remember it then there's nothing to be afraid of."

He wrapped Eren in a tight hug. The kid's crying slowly subsided to a whimper. Finally Levi let go.

"What would you like for breakfast?"

Eren looked up at him, "Um, c-can we have sausage?"

Levi knew meat wasn't something to waste nowadays but this was a special occasion so he was happy to hesitantly comply. He walked into the kitchen and started breakfast. Not too soon after his front door flew open.

"WHERE'S EREN!?"

Eren yelped in surprise. Levi glanced behind him knowing full well who it was.

"You could knock next time Mikasa."

Mikasa flew through the door and grabbed Levi by the collar of his shirt.

"Where the heck is Eren you short brat!?"

Levi glared at her, "That is no way to talk to your senior officer. You need to be more respectful. He's fine. And if you'll excuse me I need to flip the sausage before it burns."

He yanked her hands off of him and walked back towards the stove. As he was flipping the sausage he heard the cupboard door open. He looked over to see Eren crawl timidly out of the cupboard and run over to him. The brunette latched onto his leg.

"Are y-you okay Captain?"

Levi nodded but before he could respond the child's eyes moved towards Mikasa. His eyes darkened and he moved himself in between Levi and Mikasa.

"Eren?!" she asked.

"D-don't hurt Heichou. If you t-touch him, you'll regret it."

Mikasa looked hurt, "Eren don't you remember me? I'm Mikasa! We've been friends since we were kids. You gave me this scarf!"

Eren looked like he was trying to remember and relaxed slightly.

"Y-you s-seem mean."

"No! I swear I'm not! I would never hurt you. I promised to protect you. I'll never break that promise."

Eren backed down but moved closer to Levi, "Okay, j-just please don't b-be mean to Heichou."

"Okay. I promise."

Levi finished cooking breakfast and put a plate on the table for Eren. He made a pot of coffee for himself and poured a cup.

"Oi brat, it's time for breakfast."

"C-coming Levi!"

Eren ran to the table and started eating. Levi picked up his mug and turned to Mikasa.

"Why are you here?"

"Armin told me what happened and that he was staying with you so I had to make sure he was okay. I think you should let him come home with me. I know Eren a whole lot better than you do. I could take care of him better."

Levi looked at her doubtfully, "This isn't up for negotiation Akerman. I'm taking care of Eren until Erwin says otherwise. If you have a problem with that you need to take it up with him."

Mikasa glared at Levi with nothing but hate gleaming in her eyes, "Fine have it your way, but I'm not leaving his side for anything."

"Think again. Erwin ordered you to go on the next mission if I'm not mistaken and you have no reason to disobey direct orders. See you later, Akerman." Levi smirked.

Mikasa glared spears and daggers at the Captain who stood there unfazed.

"I swear I'll get you back for this pipsqueak." her facial expressions softened into a smile and she turned to Eren, "You be good for Levi okay?"

He smiled back at her, "Okay!"

With that Mikasa glared at Levi one last time and walked out of the house.

'Man, I should really be better about locking the doors.' He thought to himself.

HellCat180 : Yikes! Mikasa is definitely not happy Levi.

Levi : Yeah, she'll probably call CPS on me and tell them I fed him rotten food or something.

Mikasa : You better believe I will . . .

Eren : I miss Armin . . . but chilling with Levi is awesome!

HellCat180 : Lol, okay guys. I'll be posting a new chapter ASAP! Please stay posted!