A/N) I'm updating because I have been so stressed out with moving lately that I needed to do something to calm my nerves and help me actually sleep. I have literally been laying awake until 4 in the morning staring at the ceiling, and praying for sweet oblivion to claim me. I hate moving! I hate stressing! So at least I can edit up a chapter and feel better about my life! Just because I see all the love the story gets and it makes me happy. So thanks to my fans new, and old! You guys are all very special to me! If I disappear for awhile, it's just the moving that has me frazzled! I do plan to try to keep up a kind of schedule, I have chapters pre-written but unedited. I just need to make time to do a glace over on them! So yeah I apologize for any stupid or little mistakes, I am stressed out and sleep deprived! Thanks!
Eren saw that Ian was still looking over art pieces, and quietly slipped out into the hall to answer his phone.
"Hi, mom." He said, in a sickly sweet fashion.
"EREN JAEGER!" she yelled, making Eren hold the phone away from his ear as she continued "Who do you think you are? Can't spare a moment to call your mother, of all people? It's been over a week! Look, I know you are slammed between school and work, but I'm getting better at this texting thing! You could have done that at least!"
Eren put the phone back to his ear "I know. I'm sorry mom...I just...well I uh..."
"Don't lie to me, Eren! I will drive down there to check your ears if I have too!"
"I got a new boyfriend. And uh, would you mind three extra people for Thanksgiving this year."
"Three? Eren, honey, are you in a polygamous relationship? Those are dangerous, and-" Eren quickly cut her off,
"Oh, no! No! I mean Armin and Mikasa are bringing their respective partners as well."
"I knew about Mikasa, but Armin too? How wonderful! I would love to set three extra seats! I'll even make sure your father is on his best behavior, and treats your boyfriend nicely."
"Thanks mom. Listen, I'll call you later. I'm in the middle of class."
"Oh yes, of course. I'm sorry honey. I love you."
"Love you too mom, bye."
He ended the call, and walked back into the classroom with a sigh. That went a lot better than he planned. The last student was packing up, when Ian motioned for Eren to come over to his desk.
"Listen Eren, I'll get straight to the point. You are one of my best students. Next month, we are having an art showcase, and I would love it if you would volunteer some art for a section in the museum."
Eren's mouth dropped open "Are you...are you fucking serious?"
"Language, Eren. Yes, I'm very serious"
"Oh my God! Yes, yes I would love too!"
"That's great to hear! I need five pieces of art at the beginning of December. So pick your bests, or do something new. The showcase is right before Christmas."
"Yes! Of course. Thank you Professor, so much."
"I know you won't let me down, Eren."
Eren was absolutely shocked as he grabbed his stuff, and head back to his dorm. He felt almost like he was floating. When he got to his dorm, he decided to call Levi as he sat on his bed. Armin walked in, as Eren pushed the call button.
"Hey Eren." He said. Then he looked at Eren's smile "What's up?" Eren patted the bed next to him, and Armin took a seat.
"What's wrong, brat?" Levi asked.
"I'm going to put you on speaker, because Armin is here, and I have big news." Eren pushed the speaker button, and set 'Levi phone' on the bed. Someone knocked on the door, and Armin answered it quickly. It was Mikasa with Hange. "Sit down. Eren has news." Armin told them.
They took a seat, and Eren took a deep breathe "Everyone, Professor Dietrich has submitted me to put my art on the showcase, in the museum in December. I get to submit five of my best pieces."
The room rang with congratulations, and praise. Armin and Mikasa hugged him tightly. Levi's voice came through the phone "That's really great, brat. I'm really proud of you."
Mikasa stared at the phone "That's crazy, this guy sounds like my Uncle Le...vi. Eren, isn't your boyfriend's name Levi?"
"Shit...Mikasa?" Levi asked.
"Uncle Levi?"
"This was not the way I wanted to reconnect. How have you been?"
"Great." She turned to Eren "Out of tons of other Levis in the world, you had to date my uncle?"
"It's not like that's the first thing I noticed!" Eren defended himself.
"Listen, let's not make this weird. Let's all go out to a nice relaxed triple date, and try not to makes this more fucking awkward than it is. Sound like a plan?" Levi asked.
"Sounds fine, Uncle Levi." Mikasa said, pulling her scarf closer to her face.
Eren turned the phone off speaker, and pushed it to his ear. He could practically hear Levi running his fingers through his ebony hair. "I'm sorry, Levi."
"No, no. It was bound to happen. I'm just glad I was more prepared for this. This triple date is for you. As a congratulations. I've seen your work, you don't suck at it. I really am proud of you. Do I get to come to the exhibit?"
"Well, of course. You're my plus one. Thank you, Levi."
"Don't mention it. I have to tell Erwin, and have a million fucking documents to go over. So, about seven o'clock good?"
Eren looked up at the three in the room "Is everyone okay with seven?" There was a collective nod "Yeah, seven is good. I'll see you then."
"Seven it is. See you then."
Eren pressed end, and sat his phone down.
"How long have you known?" Mikasa asked.
"Yesterday, I swear. The pieces all clicked."
"I can't believe my family has been so close, all this time." Mikasa sat next to Eren, who grabbed her hand "after the funeral, Uncle Levi agreed to take me in. By that time, I had met Grisha, Eren, and Carla. I wanted to stay with them, so I declined. He was still too young to be a parent, and I didn't want to disturb his life. But now, he's dating my brother, and wants to be back in my life."
"This is going to mess up the family tree. If Levi and I stay together, I'll be your brother, and your uncle." Eren laughed.
"Shut up, Eren!" Mikasa yelled.
Hange laughed "What's up with us adults getting all worked up over you kids?" They laughed and pulled Mikasa up into a hug "It's alright, sweety. We will get through this together."
Mikasa looked up into Hange's eyes."You promise?"
"Have I ever lied to you? I love you, Mikasa."
"I love you too, Hange." They shared a kiss. Eren was torn between aww, and wanting to rip them apart, because that was his sister for crying out loud. He let it go. His sister needed comfort.
This was either going to be really great and connecting family back together, or really awkward and end up badly for everyone involved.
Seven o'clock was upon them before they knew it. Eren and Armin were in button ups and slacks. Mikasa was wearing a beautiful red tunic with black leggings, and a stunning pair of heels. Hange was dressed in a button up with a blazer, and black slacks.
Armin's and Eren's phones both went off in unison.
"I'm going to follow you guys." Hange told them, pulling Mikasa out to their car.
"Alright be safe." Eren told them. He and Armin left outside together "Woah! Erwin has a yellow Porsche? Nice!" Eren said, nudging Armin in the ribs.
Armin blushed at Eren's teasing. He was still getting used to having a powerful boyfriend, who wouldn't hesitate to get him anything he could even dream about. He got in with Erwin, who was parked behind Levi on the curb.
Eren jumped in Levi's mustang "Hey brat." Levi said, leaning over the console to kiss Eren.
"Hey old man. I'm really getting spoiled with seeing you all the time. Eventually, I might just have to move in." He said jokingly.
"I wouldn't exactly protest it." Levi muttered, while putting the car into drive. Before Eren could process what he had said, Levi kept talking "You look nice."
"Uhm...thank you." Eren replied. The gears in his head started to spin.
Levi kept rambling "So, have you thought about what paintings you want to put up at the gallery?"
"Well, no not really. I did get an idea of wanting to incorporate your tattoo into a painting. If you wouldn't mind." Gears were still turning over what Levi had said.
"No, of course not. I fully encourage you to come over to my house, and paint whenever you want. Spill any paint on my floors, and you can lick it up while I fuck you for punishment."
"I wouldn't exactly call that punishment," the words clicked "Did you just say you wouldn't protest me moving in?"
"Fuck, you're a quick one. Listen, I know we aren't serious or whatever...but dammit, I find myself almost addicted to you. Your smile, your laugh, your bratty little attitude. I love all of it. I want whatever it takes to see you smile."
Eren did smile. Levi just opened up to him, and it was beautiful "Aww Levi, you're blushing."
"Shut the fuck up."
"I love you too."