A/N) Apparently a lot of you agree that Levi should have shut his mouth while he was ahead! I agree completely, but sometimes my fingers go before my brain can engage. Plus, you can't have constant happy in a story. There has to be something that goes wrong! So I am sorry. Also I just want to take a minute and just address an issue. Seriously everyone, if you don't like the story don't say anything at all. I give plenty of warnings to stop people from reading something they might not like. Also I love that you people will defend me if someone is hateful, but be respectful. You can't fight fire with fire. I adore every one of you. You guys are really the best, especially my reviewers. You silent followers are great too! Seriously, some of my idols, whose stories I adore, follow me, and it's like Oh my gosh Senpai noticed me! No seriously I really said that. Let's try to have some nice things or constructive criticism in the reviews okay! I love you guys!

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"Levi? Levi?" Erwin waved his hand in front of the man's face.

Three days. Three long fucking days, and Levi hadn't heard from Eren at all. The only hint that Eren had ever been in his life, was his slightly bruised jaw. The swelling had gone down, but Levi's feelings hadn't. Everything he knew about Eren's life, he heard from Erwin, via Armin. Eren, in three days, had almost quit his job, and stopped going to class. Apparently, Eren was planning on moving back with his parents. Mikasa called Levi to check in as well. She was kind of pissed off at him, but she didn't want to lose the only family she had left, again. Levi missed Eren so much. It was affecting his life. It wasn't like he had done something wrong. He had strong feelings for Eren, before he even realized who he was. Reconnecting with his niece, was not on his list of things to do when he met the ocean eyed brat. It was just a bonus. A redemption from his shitty choices from his younger years. He completely cut Mika out of his life. He was too busy with law school, starting this business, and trying to save his crumbling marriage. He had no time for anyone else, he was selfish. And because of admitting to something, that maybe wasn't even subconsciously done, he had lost his sweet little Eren. And his life was slowly crumbling. The underlings of the office were downright terrified again. Hearing rumors of how he had been dumped, (which were kind of true) pissed him off further. He was making stupid and simple mistakes . He needed his brat.

After the fiasco at the restaurant, Mikasa asked Hange to take them home, Armin told Erwin he was sorry, and Levi heard nothing but the sounds of his breaking heart. Levi went home, and did nothing but wallow in his own self pity. He knew it was affecting his life. His usually pressed and clean suits were wrinkled, and his spotless house was dirty and gathering dust. Worst of all, he didn't care. He'd rather the world blow up, or be invaded by human eating monsters, than lose his Eren. He needed his brat.

Erwin needed top notch Levi back in action. Not pouting like some love sick teenager. Sure, Eren was a positive thing in Levi's life, and losing him was rough, but they had a business to run.

"Levi Ackerman!" Erwin yelled, slamming his hands down on the desk.

Levi's eyes finally flicked up to him "What the fuck do you want?" He growled.

"I want my fucking attorney on his A game again! Levi, you need to take a vacation! Take a week to lick your wounds, or get some closure with Eren." Levi flinched hearing the boy's name, but Erwin kept on "I can't have you making mistakes, because you are all torn up over this. My name is on this company too. I will handle it."

Hange walked into Levi's office with a smile "Hey Erwin. Did you finish talking to him?" Erwin had suggested the Hange come over after their classes to help in dealing with Levi in his current mood.

"He's all yours, Hange."

"Come on Levi. I've got ice cream and tissues."

"You got some fucking chocolate brownie, and I'm yours."

"Is there any other flavor?"

Levi got up and followed Hange outside the office. If anybody could ever handle Levi at his broken down and crying worst, it was Hange. They were going to make it all better, or at least help Levi get it all off his chest.

"Eren, Professor Dietrich wanted to know if you were alright. I told him you were sick. Do you still plan on doing the gallery?" Armin asked his best friend upon entering their shared dorm.

Eren was curled up in bed, and hadn't really moved in three days. He felt used, and the worst feeling was no matter what he said, he had to stop himself from sending Levi a text. He felt so hopeless. He skipped all his classes, and went to work like a robot. He gave Armin a shrug, and started getting dressed for work.

Mike was probably regretting his decision to promote Eren. The happy boy with a contagious attitude was long gone. Mike shook it off as everyone had bad days. The first day of Eren's training, he had been a natural. Maybe the stress got to him, and he needed time to adjust. It was a pretty big deal.

But that wasn't the reason. Eren hated this place. He hated this place for one reason, Levi. He had met him here, and all those fuzzy memories made him angry. They shouldn't feel fuzzy. He should be mad like hell, but deep deep down, he still loved Levi. He tried everything to make those feelings of love and adoration fall out the window, but they wouldn't. His biggest fear, was that Levi would show up, and try to win him back. Every three piece suit made him internally flinch. But maybe he was hoping for that. For Levi to come in here, whisk him off his feet, and beg to be back together.

He had to forget everything, so he made plans. It was Friday, he was single, (kind of. They never said it officially) and the perfect opportunity to go get shit faced. Maybe even find a cutie to get into bed with him. Armin was bringing Erwin drinking with him, and Eren prayed it wouldn't be awkward as hell with Levi's best friend there. Especially if he was trying to get his flirt on. Was it smart to try and forget Levi by having meaningless casual sex? No, not really. With Armin off the market, Eren had no source of 'comfort' any more.

Time dragged on at work. Eren went through the motions like a robot. He didn't smile, he hardly talked, and he just did his job. Until finally, sweet release. He got in his car, went home, changed clothes, and head to the bar. Most of the usual group was there. Others, like himself, were going to show up after work. He walked over to the bar, and ordered a shot of liquor to loosen up. He didn't realize how much anxiety he would have being back here. Levi started spoiling him here, and outside those doors, gave him the most passionate kiss of his life. He grabbed the shot glass, and walked over to say hi to his friends. He needed to get his mind off Levi. It was so hard. Everywhere important in his life, went hand in hand with Levi.

"Hi Eren. How are you?" Marco asked him with a soft smile.

"I'm good, Marco. I haven't seen you in awhile, how are you?"

"Oh, you know how it is in college. Never a dull moment. I've been studying my butt off. Anthropology is a lot tougher than I thought it would be. I should have taken it when I was an over eager freshman."

Eren laughed. Freshman year seemed like so long ago. All of them, high school hopefuls, starting college, and eager to begin a new life. Blissfully unaware of the amount of work, and debt, that would pile up, as you tried to achieve your goals. He downed the shot, and slammed the glass on the table "I'll be honest, I barely squeaked by. Wish I could offer you some help. Maybe Armin or Mikasa could help. With their help, I managed a barely passing grade."

"That's a great idea Eren, thanks! I don't think my heart can handle another C minus."

"Marco what are you complaining about? It's a much better grade than my D plus!" Jean slurred out. He was about one drink away from totally shit faced. Jean never could hold his liquor.

"You know how I am about my studies, Jean." Marco told him.

Eren let them keep bantering back in forth. He never really understood what freckled Jesus here, ever saw in horseface. Yet there they were, smiling and laughing with one another. It was enough to make Eren feel sick. He couldn't handle there flirty banter, and went back to the counter to order another drink. He saw Armin walk in, hand in hand with Erwin, and it was awkward. The look Erwin gave him said 'I want to say something, but I can't.' Eren felt the same way. He wanted to shake Erwin, and hear if Levi was okay. But his own pride kept him from doing so. He wasn't going to do this! He needed to forget about Levi. Levi probably hated him after he punched him. He needed to drink more. He decided to sit at the bar, and down shots until he felt numb. Until liquor went wonderfully with bad decisions. Armin came over, and told Eren it was okay if he didn't want to sit with him. Eventually, he wanted Eren to get to know Erwin, but it was okay. Today was not that day. He was extremely grateful for his best friend, who just understood him.

"Can I buy you a drink?" Eren looked in the direction of the voice, and smirked. Blonde hair, gold eyes, nice build, and totally perfect.

"Only if you let me return the favor." Eren replied with a smile.

"Two shots for me and my friend." he told the barkeep before turning back to Eren. "I'm Eld, Eld Jinn."

"I'm Eren Jaeger. Nice to meet you Eld."

Erwin noticed the man who had approached Eren, and groaned.

"Something wrong?" Armin asked him.

"It's just, I hope Eren makes good choices. Levi is still hung up on him, and I can't help but want to fix things between them. It's not my place, though. That man he's talking to is bad news. He works for us, and if Eld brags about sleeping with some kid named Eren, Levi might kill him."

Armin sucked in a breathe, as he watched Eren turn up his charm. That was a pants dropping smile he was sporting. Eren was his best friend, and he knew something was off. His body said take me, his eyes said kill me. Eren was obviously still torn up over Levi as well. He was forcing himself into something easy to numb the pain. Lots of liquor, and a willing participant. This was a deadly combination "Should I go and talk to him?" Armin asked.

"It's not our place. They are adults. I wish Levi would just drop his pride, and talk to Eren."

"I wish Eren would just admit how vulnerable he is. He loves Levi, he shouldn't be doing this. His stupid pride is what he is clinging to. He's on a destructive path, and I hate it. I hate just watching it."

"It's all we can do, baby." Erwin said kissing Armin's forehead.

Eren was shamelessly flirting. He and Eld had already bought each other a drink, and now it was time to go in for the kill. The subtle brushes of skin, and flirty smiles spoke volumes. Eren was about to ask where Eld wanted to do this, but Eld's eyes went wide, and he left without another word. He had looked absolutely terrified. Eren blinked in confusion. Had he done or said anything wrong? What was Eld looking at that made him look so pale? He turned around, and saw a pair of familiar steely grey eyes staring at him. He sucked in a breathe when he heard that familiar voice

"We need to talk, brat."