A/N) My lovely fans, I have tugged relentlessly at your heartstrings, and for that I make some apologies. I promise this chapter, things are going to pick up in the right direction. I decided to post this, because I think my muse for this story could use a little welcome back to college pick me up. Now, every time he needs a smile, I will have to post up chapters for everyone to enjoy. (That doesn't mean have constant bad days Mr. Muse! Lol) Hope you all enjoy this chapter. Grumpy Levi makes me happy! I love writing it!
Eren went straight to the hospital. Who cares if almost everything he owned was in his car? Getting to Levi was top priority. When he got the hospital and saw Erwin, he bombarded the man with questions "How is he? Have you seen him? Is he better?"
"Eren! Calm down, and take a breathe. I've told you everything we know. Only family can see him in intensive care." Erwin told him.
He knew he wasn't family, but Eren was still going to try, and ran over to the nurses station "Can I see Levi Ackerman? My name is Eren Jeager."
The nurse looked at the chart "Yeah, your listed here. Would you like to follow me?"
Eren didn't expect that to work out. Well, Levi was a lawyer, so he stayed up to date on legal affairs, and what not. Mikasa was his next of kin, so when they got serious, Levi probably added him on too. He looked back, and Erwin and Hange waved him on. They both knew Levi needed Eren, and they were so happy Eren could be with him.
When he got to the room, Eren ignored the injuries, or looking over everything that happened. The first thing he wanted, was to hold his boyfriend's hand. He immediately laced his fingers with Levi's, and pushed his hand against his face. Tears ran down his face "You idiot! You had me so worried!"
Levi groaned, and muttered out "Sorry..."
Eren jumped "Holy shit! I thought you were out."
"Heard your voice."
Eren blushed, and held Levi's hand tighter "You crazy old man! Save your strength. I finished all my finals, I won't be leaving you."
Levi quieted down, and just enjoyed having Eren close. Enjoying his warmth, and his presence. His eyes hurt really bad, but he had to see Eren. He opened his eyes, groaning from the ache, but saw big aquamarine eyes looking back at him. An actual smile appeared on his face, before he closed his eyes, and sighed happily. His Eren was here, and with his brat close, he felt he could take on the world.
When Levi's hand went limp, (heart monitor beating strong) Eren ran out to talk to everyone.
Erwin saw him, and stood up "How is he?"
"Stubborn. He opened his eyes, and smiled at me. So, that's something. He's sleeping again. I think, that if I could get everyone in there, he would be happy. He seems lonely."
Hange shrugged "We can send our love, but nothing more."
The nurse heard them, and looked at Levi's chart "Sorry to intrude, but actually if Eren and Mikasa are both present and say it's okay, you all could go back as well."
"Seriously?" Hange asked.
"We are trying different forms of healing at this hospital. We believe those closest to the patient. should be allowed to see them. So, authorized individuals and family, can decide if someone can see a person. We need everyone's permission though." The nurse told the stunned group.
"How wonderful." Carla said. She walked in while the nurse was talking, bearing lunch for everyone.
"Mikasa will be here later, and then we will get everyone in there." Eren said.
"Here, go be with him while we can't, honey." Carla said, giving Eren a bag.
Eren kissed his mom's cheek "You're the best mom. I love you." He went back to see Levi, still sleeping. He ran his hand across the man's cheek, and chuckled when his heartbeat rose. "Don't have a heart attack, it's just me."
"Can't help it...love you." Levi mumbled.
Eren's face burned in embarrassment. He stuttered around "W-w-what?"
Levi gave a soft snore.
Eren sat down in a chair, his own heart racing "Love confessions in your sleep! No fair Levi. You can't do stuff like this to me. Not while your like this. I'll blame it on the drugs, but I love you too. I just hope we can say it to each other soon. I know how I feel, and you show me you love me everyday. I would love to hear you say it, sober. I can wait."
Mikasa and Armin showed up together, later in the evening. Mikasa chuckled seeing Hange leaning up against Erwin, and the two of them sleeping.
"I feel like I should be jealous, but all I can think of is how cute they look together."
Armin nodded in agreement. He walked over, kissing Erwin on the head, and whispering "Are you going straight on me?"
Erwin's blue eyes flew open. He looked and saw Hange leaning against him. He laughed "Well, this brings back passed out drunk memories."
Armin frowned "What's that supposed to mean? Did you two hook up before?"
Hange laughed "We all used to drink together, Levi included, and always woke up, completely clothed, and sprawled against each other. I wouldn't fuck Erwin. I'm not into guys bigger than me!"
"I'm taller than you." Mikasa told them.
"I said guys dear, there was nothing said about beautiful women."
The whole group chuckled. Mikasa went over to the nurses station, and gave permission for everyone to see Levi, but before they walked away, Carla spoke up
"This is a tender moment. I don't want to intrude. Plus, I'm not as young as I used to be. I'm exhausted."
They wanted to argue, but they all knew it was hopeless. Carla made up her mind, and nothing would change it. She did look very tired. So after hugs and exchanged goodbyes, Carla left. The remaining four went to Levi, and walked into quite the sight.
"Levi! Lay down!"
"Shut up, brat. I will do what I want."
"The nurses will be pissed!"
"Let them be pissed. I'm fine."
"You're in ICU, dummy! You aren't fine. Sexy yes, but physically fine, no."
"There's my tough as nails Levi." Erwin said.
"What the fuck are you all doing here?" Levi asked, after managing to pry his eyes open for a second.
"Here to help our favorite short stuff heal completely," Hange giggled.
"Get them out! I don't want them here."
"Levi! Be nice. Everyone has been worried sick. They haven't left the waiting room." Eren told him
"So they can stay there." Levi was acting cold as usual, but if he was honest, he was happy to have everyone there. And his friends knew it.
"How are you feeling, Levi?" Erwin asked.
"My head hurts, can't open my eyes, it aches to breathe, my leg is throbbing, my shoulder is still dislocated, and all around, fucking shitty. Other than that, happy to be alive. I wasn't so sure I was going to pull through."
Erwin decided to ask the question he knew nobody else would "Do you remember what happened?"
The room got eerily quiet. Levi leaned back, and took a heavy sigh "I had this suspicious feeling all day. That feeling that someone is watching you. I thought I saw Grisha's car, but I wrote it off. I saw it again when it was too late. He crashed head first into me. It all happened so fast. I don't remember much, but I think my car skid, flipped a few times, maybe. I'm just glad it was an all metal body, or I might actually have died."
"When you get out, we are finding another older model car! I cant imagine what would have happened if it hadn't been a metal car!" Eren said in a panic.
"What happened to Grisha? I saw he slammed into the guard rail."
"Pronounced Dead on Arrival. He didn't survive."
"Serves the bastard right!"
"Levi!" Erwin yelled
"I think I speak for all of us when I say we agree. Dad, parental figure or not, was still a terrible human being." Armin said.
"I should have known. My assistant has been taking his drunken soliloquy for awhile now. Screaming about turning his family against him, his queer kids and all that. I just didn't think it would turn so violent." Levi's ears perked up, and he heard sniffling. Eren was crying.
"No need for tears, brat."
"Yes there is. This is my fault! If we never would have met, this never would have happened!"
"I don't want to imagine what life would be like if we never had met. Don't blame yourself! You don't make someone else's dumb ass decisions. Shit in life, good and bad, all happen for a reason. I'd gladly take a head on collision in exchange for you."
"What's he on? I want some." Hange whispered to Erwin, who had to cover his mouth to stifle his laughter.
Eren started wondering how much of his words were the drugs, and how much where his true feelings. Or Maybe, just maybe, if the near death experience made Levi extremely honest.