A/N: So this chapter was not an originally planned chapter. It started with the idea that these things would get mention eventually as a flashback to the party for plot reasons, but then my brain got abducted, filled, and fueled by totally chiche fluffy fandom plot bunnies that were taking their orders from Hanji. Though, I do have to say I'm happy with the outcome. I know that this chapter is needed for plot in the later chapters, but think it's still a cute read.
Because this chapter was not part of the original plan, I had to find a song for it after the fact. With that in mind, how about you readers let me know about what you think of what I actually found and how well it fit... I blame it all on shitty glasses. Song used is Gimme More. link is on my profile.
Chapter 7
Gimme More
After he finally got the brat to calm the fuck down, Levi learned that this boy was in fact very good at mixing drinks and knew his way around a bar a lot better than anyone his age should. The boy could mix one hell of a drink, and the drinks were lethal. The type that taste so good the drinker never saw it coming. Levi drank every drink he was given as he watched the boy drink the same.
But their private party didn't make it passed two rounds before it was crashed.
Hanji had started to get worried since Levi had already been gone over an hour, and they had yet to see each other again. If he had been sober, they would have never worried, but he was a bit tippy and refused to let a bodyguard go with him. They could have just sent a few security guards to find him, but where would be the fun in that? Besides, they knew not to put it passed Levi to run once one of the bodyguards did find him.
So Hanji set off on a little adventure to find their MIA singer. And since Hanji was involved, Erwin had to tag along as well, which meant by default that Mike was also joining this party. And with two of the band members together looking for the missing third, it didn't take long until this little search party turned more into a mini man hunt with plenty fans and guards in tow.
The singer and fan had just gotten through round two of drinks and was about to start a third when they heard the approaching interruption.
"Tch." Levi sounded in displeasure. He took out his cigarettes and lighter and put them both on the bar. He and the brat had been having a good time chatting about stuff but nothing of major importance. And after the brunette had actively stopped trying to get in his pants, he found that this boy was not as big an idiot as he first thought, and surprisingly he was enjoying himself enough to become comfortable.
Eren noticed the slight change in the singer. He surprised just how much of a conversationalist L was. It was well known that the vocalist was usually tight lipped off-stage. Had this just been a false rumor? "What's the matter?"
Before Levi got a chance to answer Hanji was screaming and running up to the bar and had taken a sit next to Levi.
"I found you! We all thought you ran away. Well, not all of us, but we all did take bets on what you would be doing when we found you." After a second, Hanji notice that Levi was not alone, and a Cheshire cat grin took over their face. Turning back to Levi, "So who is your little friend here?"
To Levi's appreciation, Hanji's question was interrupted.
"So I see you never made it out this room," said Erwin as he clapped a hand down on Levi's shoulder on the opposite side of Hanji. "I had a feeling you would still be in here because of the open bar. Even on a normal day this would be your favorite spot in the hotel." Erwin had been aware of the boy standing behind the bar since he had walked up, only choosing to ignore him to assist the odd situation he found the nonsocial ravenette in. With his calculating gazed fixed on this oddity, "And what do we have here?"
Hanji looked up at Erwin, "I was just asking the same thing when you walked up."
Over the course of the last few rounds of drinks, Levi decided more or less to stop questioning his actions concerning the boy: he was already fighting so much in his head. Therefore, it didn't even occurred to him that what he was about to do was unheard of for him even around his closest friends. Picking up his pack, getting a cigarette, and lighting up, "He is no one either of you need to be interested in."
Hanji looked at him as if she was offended. "He is a fan. I have every right to be interested."
"Tuff shit because he's not your fan." Levi pridefully stated, almost grinning while staring at the boy.
Both Hanji and Erwin looked at Levi as if he just grown a second head. Which, if either was asked, that would have had a more probable chance of occurrence than want they had just witnessed.
After Hanji had recovered from shock, "Why do you always get to have all the cute ones? Still…" they pushed themselves up on the bar a little. Noticing they no longer held Levi's attention, Hanji reach out a hand to introduce themselves to the young fan, "Hello. I'm H—"
Levi had been eyeing the brat's reactions the whole time. So he didn't notice Hanji making a move on the boy until it was too late. With reflexes of a sober person, he quickly took hold of their arm the second he noticed them moved. "GOD DAMNIT HAN—"
All three longtime friends flinched when Levi yelled out the first syllable of Hanji's name. Being together for as long as they have, they were all well trained to not use their real names when they were around anyone else. And though there have been slip-ups from time to time, Levi had never once been responsible.
After a long paused second, Levi was the first to move. "Shit!" And he pulled back his hand and took a long hard drag off his cig, trying to calm himself down, as he looked between Hanji, Erwin and the brat.
If Hanji was a bit more coherent, they would have been the first one to realize the Levi's behavior was in fact 'Levi's real behavior' and not L's. Levi was displaying a possessiveness that he only reserved for things of greatest importance in his life.
Erwin had seen Levi behave this way once or twice before. But never had he seen Levi execute this type of behavior on one of his fans or someone that the singer had just met. Erwin then wondered if this was the fan Mike had mentioned earlier in the night. Knowing he was the only one not under the influence of anything, Erwin decided that he was the only one capable of handling this situation. "H, sit back down in your chair and keep your hands to yourself." Erwin was relieved to see Hanji listened. He then bent down to whisper in Levi's ear. "I'm not even going to ask what that was all about, but I understand that he is yours. So trust me. Ok?" Straighten up Erwin casually announced, "Since I am the owner of this place, I should be the one fixing drinks for everyone." Turning to the unknown boy, "What do you say son, how about we switch places?"
Eren thought all the alcohol had finally caught up to him because nothing was making much sense to him. What the hell did he just witness, and who did this tall eyebrows guy say he was… the owner? Thinking that it might indeed time for him to take a seat, he agreed to the tall blonde's suggestion. "Su…sure that sounds good to me."
As Erwin and the boy switched places, Levi turned to Hanji and whispered, "If you lay one finger on him, I will break both your hands so bad you will never be able to play guitar or hold a scalpel ever again. Have I made myself clear?"
With unseen wide eyes, Hanji nodded their head in agreeance. They had known Levi long enough to recognize that these words were much more that an idle threat, more like an outright promise. Hanji vaguely remembered that the last time they had seen this Levi was more than 2000 years ago. It had to do with someone getting kidnapped or something, but everything was all foggy and jumbled. And was going to make their head hurt if they didn't let it go soon, so they did. Needless to say, they were going to listen for once. Well at least for now.
As Eren made his way around the bar, he noticed that the reason no one else had walked up to them was because there was a line of guard posted just past the bar. Looking beyond the line, he saw that the place was now packed full of people and the fans waiting on the other side of the line were giving him the stared down. Cautiously, he sat down next to L and almost jumped out of his skin when L hopped his stool closer and grabbed a hold of him.
Once the brat had sat, Levi was determined to keep the brunette out of Hanji's clutches. With this in mind, he wanted to put some space between him and Hanji's reach. So he scooted his stool all the way against the boy's. Belatedly, he noticed that maybe he had a bit more to drink than he first thought because all the movement made him dizzy which caused him to fall onto the younger male seeking stability.
Eren figured if L was not going to hide what had been happening between them from these people, than neither was he; so he wrapped a supportive arm around the small singer, and was over the moon when he felt L relax in his hold.
Hanji watched Levi's actions with a calculating amusement. It was more like she was studying a new species than looking at her best friend. And they concluded that even though they had no clue whom this boy was, he must be someone of great importance to Levi whether he realized it yet or not. And as much as ever part of them wanted to reach out and touch this boy to confirm everything that they were suspecting, they would let them be for now. If their suspicions were true there would be plenty of chances later for this. Turning their attention to the new bartender, "So what kind of drinks will you be making for everyone commander eyebrows?"
Hanji's voice seemed to magically bring down an aura of normality to the group. To elaborate further, it was like having Erwin behind the bar in charge of fixing drinks, as their best friend guarded this boy in his lap, while Mike was appeasing the wild forces, as Hanji just observed everything was exactly as everyone should be.
"Well since it looks like it will be mixing for a good bit of people I'm just going to have to keep things simple. How does vodka and OJ sound? "
Levi was the first to speak up, "You better make mine with the good vodka."
Erwin was glad to see that Levi seemed to be in a better mood. He also wonder just how buzzed the singer was since he was practically sitting in this strange boy's lap. Looking at Hanji for input, Erwin was amazed to find the guitarist was simply watching the two males with a happy smile on their face. Not wanting to interrupt the wanderings of a crazy person, Erwin just went to mixing drinks in silence.
Feeling things had finally settled down, Eren figured it was finally safe to talk. Brushing a hand though raven locks, "Can I finally get a cigarette now?"
Levi thought this question was adorable (Yes, he was most certainly drunk.). Even though this wasn't the first time the brat had asked him, he still never got around to giving in. Levi reached up and grabbed two cigs out his pack. He then lit one cig and handed it to the boy.
Eren was a little confused when he saw that L had put his lighter back on the bar before he lit the other cig. But when singer tuned to him with the unlit cigarette already in his mouth Eren knew exactly what the raven wanted. And in his head he felt like his dick just gained two whole sizes in the eyes all round him, as he took the singer's face in hands and then leaned in with the lit cig in his mouth to lite L's. Then again it might not have only been in his head because the intimacy of the simple act had once again stirred his heat. He wanted to touch L, to kiss L, but he was too unsure with having an audience.
Levi had always felt there was a freedom he could only experience if he was L. And right now, as he openly lay in this beautiful boy's arms, he had never felt so free. It felt like he could accomplish anything, defeat anyone no matter how colossal if only these arms never let go.
As Levi's good friends watched his unbelievable behavior, they were happy for him, genuinely happy. Because even if Levi wouldn't admit it to himself, they could see this boy had importance to him and needed to be a part of his life permanently. And if they had a say, they sure as hell would make damn sure to keep this boy as close as possible until Levi did as well.
A/N: My muse lives on reviews ;)
