A/N) Sorry for that everyone. Everything was going so swimmingly, and real life is never perfect, so I had to throw a wrench in the happy. I don't enjoy doing it, blame my fingers for having life of their own! No sunshine and buttercups yet guys, sorry. But things will pick up, I promise. I still regret nothing. It'll all come together. It just going to take some time. Lots of dialogue coming up, so try to keep up. I tried to make it clear.
"A-Armin...I need you..."
The blonde's eyes went wide "Eren? Are you okay? What's wrong?" He knew the sound of distress in his best friends voice.
"Get everyone to the hospital..."
"The hospital? Eren, what happened, and everyone who?"
Eren sniffled, trying to keep it together "Accident. Levi's in critical condition, dads dead..."
The phone slipped out of Armin's hand. His mouth agape, and trying to form words.
"Armin? Armin?" Eren knew the boy was in shock.
Armin picked up the phone, putting on a brave front "Go be with Levi. I'll get everyone to the hospital."
"Thanks."
After Eren was in the hospital parking lot, and he ran inside. He went over to the emergency floor, and stopped in front of the reception area.
"Can I help you?" A nurse asked.
"Levi Ackerman, is he here? Is he okay?" He yelled frantically.
"Please sir, calm down. Give me your name, and I will look to see if you are on his list to release information."
"Yes! I am, my name is Eren Jeager."
Levi hated dealing with phone calls, and doctors. He put Eren on his list to release information from the doctor. That way, he could get out of doing it, and put his brat to work.
"Sir. Mr. Ackerman was struck in a high speed collision. He's in critical condition, and is currently in surgery. His lung collapsed, and his leg was shattered. I'm going to have to ask you to take a seat."
Eren took that seat, but felt like someone sucked all the air out of his lungs. Levi was critical, losing blood, in extreme amounts of pain, and there wasn't anything he could do. He was shaking like a leaf. Terrified. But he had another question to ask
"Uhm, excuse me ma'am." He said. The nurse looked over at him
"The driver that struck him, Was it my father? Grisha Yeager?"
She covered up her gasp, and nodded "I'm sorry, dear. He was pronounced dead on arrival."
Eren nodded numbly. He pulled out his phone to make the one phone call he avoided until now. He was going to call his mom.
"Holy shit!" Hange yelled into the phone "Yeah, we will leave right now." They ended the call, and turned to Mikasa "Let's go. You're his next of kin. You'll be able to let us see him."
Mikasa nodded "I hope he's okay. I don't understand..." A few tears fell onto her scarf. "Why am I crying? I don't cry!"
Hange walked over and hugged Mikasa "Its okay. Let it out. You don't have to be strong in front of me."
They all met up with Eren in the waiting room. Mikasa and Armin ran over quickly to the brunette, and wrapped him in an embrace. Eren hugged them back, leaning on them for support, and crying.
"Not to be rude, but what's going on?" Erwin asked.
Eren straightened up, and took a deep breathe "Levi was in a car crash with a drunk driver. He was injured really bad, he's critical and in surgery. The other driver..." His breath hitched, and he shuddered "was killed on impact, it was Grisha."
Everyone gasped. Shock written across each face. Not only was Levi possibly dying, but Grisha was dead. Sure, he was a terrible human being, but deep down inside, he was still the three kids dad.
"We have to tell mom." Armin said.
"I did. She's on her way." Eren told them.
They sat in the waiting room together, all holding each other and comforting. When Carla got there, there were more tears, and more comfort. Out of anyone else in the world, Levi had meant the most to the six people in the waiting room. Even Carla adored Levi.
Erwin spoke up "Everyone, I know this a troubling time, but unfortunately, your futures are on the line. Carla and I will stay and keep you updated, you all need to finish your finals."
Eren stood up "Fuck my finals!"
"Eren! Language!" Carla yelled at him.
"No! I don't have a future without that man in there!"
Erwin grabbed Eren's shoulder "Imagine how pissed Levi would be if you didn't finish this semester. You are better than this. Levi is strong, you and I both know that. I will be here for him, and if anything changes, anything at all, we will call right away."
Eren was shaking. He didn't want to leave Levi, but Erwin had a point. He could imagine Levi's face twisted in a frown because he had been weak and let something stop him from his goals. He remembered when Levi said "I lost my mom, to some punks who were never charged. Instead of breaking down from it, it drove me forward to be a lawyer. Nothing should ever keep you from your goals, tragic events should push you forward."
He nodded "You're right. Text me when're you find out anything! I only have one test in the morning, and one project, and I'm done."
Hange grinned "I can stay. I'm done."
"My last final is in the afternoon, so I can stay late." Mikasa said.
"No. Go to bed, get some rest." Hange told her.
Mikasa frowned "Let me stay for a little bit. For mom?"
Hange nodded in consent.
Armin kissed Erwin "Call me too, okay. Don't push yourself. I'll bring you all breakfast in the morning, okay?"
The remaining party nodded.
Carla hugged her two sons "I love you boys. Do well on your finals, okay? Study hard, and try to sleep." she kissed them both on the cheek. Her face looked strong, but her eyes looked hollow.
Armin and Eren walked out together. Feeling heavy and sad. Eren took a deep breath, and looked at Armin "Chinese food in our dorms while we can't sleep, strong coffee in the morning?"
Armin nodded "Sounds like a plan. Thank goodness for Chinese delivery. It's going to be a long night."
Eren sighed "More than a long night, this is going to be the longest day of my entire life. What if something happens to Levi?"
"We can't think like that. Focus, study, finish. You'll be with him before you know it."
Eren hugged his best friend tight "Armin, thank you. Seriously, you are the best."
"Anything for my best friend."