A/N) Have I mentioned life? I'm starting to build up a supply of what I'll call buffer chapters. It's taking longer than expected because I lack time, and proper motivation. I will get there. I apologize. I mean I am shocked by the followers and favs, and I'm so grateful. I feel like scum!

Eren awoke to the sound of a knock at his door. His eyes fluttered open, and he yawned loudly. He walked slowly to his front door, and opened it. There was a man standing there with a large vase of flowers in his hands, that almost obscured his face

"Are you Eren Jeager?" The man asked.

"I am." He replied, and immediately had the vase thrust into his arms.

"Delivery. These are yours." Without another word, the man walked off.

"Well, okay." Eren closed the door, and walked into the kitchen to set the vase down. He admired it. The vase was full of sunflowers and lilies, in a beautiful arrangement. There were also forget me nots laced throughout the bouquet as well. He smiled and whispered softly "I could never forget you, Levi." He submerged his nose in the soft petals, and inhaled deeply. He loved the smell. He also found a card. He grabbed it, and opened it up

"Happy Valentines day, Eren. I hope these flowers put a smile on your face. Search the arrangement for my other gift. I love you,

Levi."

Eren bit down on his lip to keep from crying. Levi remembered his favorite flowers, and sent him a gift of them. He began searching the petals and stalks of the flowers. Wrapped around a sunflower stem was something silver wrapped around it. He pulled it off and smiled. He had asked Levi for a charm bracelet, and here one was. It had 2 charms on it. One with wings of freedom, and one of the Italian flag. He wanted to rush to his phone to call Levi and thank him for the gift, but he remembered he might wake Levi up. He sighed heavily. He really missed his boyfriend. 4 more months.

He loved Italy and the culture. He was learning so much, and enjoying every moment. Especially, since Italian construction workers could go shirtless, and it was an exhibition of sinewy muscles, and sweaty bronzed men. But he missed his family and friends. He sighed heavily again, and started getting dressed for school. Once he pulled on his shoes, there was a knock on his door. He knew who it was

"Come on in." He called out.

"Are you still sleeping, Eren?" A voice called out.

"No, I'm dressed." He said walking into the living area. He took a moment to appreciate his place. Levi had bought him an actual apartment that was close to the school. He wanted Eren to have his own space. Now considering how often they had phone or skype sex, it was probably a great idea.

"Oh, what a nice flower arrangement!"

"Thanks!" Eren said with a big smile. He saw Connie going over to smell the bouquet.

Connie was a student in an art class who showed exceptional skill, and was offered a scholarship to come to Italy for a semester as well. It was so each boy didn't feel so alone in a new country. So, the two grew to be quick friends. He had met Connie before, seeing as he was somehow Sasha's boyfriend, (Eren throught Sasha was only in love with food) but on this trip got to know him quite well. Connie was a really nice guy.

"Valentines gift from your sweetheart?" Connie asked.

"Yeah. A charm bracelet, too. He spoils me."

"Isn't that kind of...I don't know, girly to give you flowers?"

"I happened to enjoy gardening with my mom. I learned to like flowers, and appreciate them!" Eren replied.

"Oh. Well, that's nice. I sent my girlfriend her favorite flowers too. I hope she likes them. This whole distance and time difference thing has been awful."

Eren laughed "Preaching to the choir man. Wouldn't she prefer something edible though?"

The brunette laughed "Don't worry. I also got some chocolates, and specialty stuff for her as well. I know my Sasha!"

They had a good laugh, and after Eren grabbed his backpack, they head to class together.

Levi awoke with a start early that morning. Erwin and he decided to close the firm for Valentines, just so any employee with plans could enjoy the day. (Love had made them quite soft). Levi planned to spend half the day working out, and another half eating ice cream in his sweats, missing Eren.

He looked at the clock, and began contemplating going back to sleep. Then, he thought about his disappearing abs, and decided to go work out instead. With no Eren, he had no cardio, and no real desire to keep up his svelte figure, but with a trip to go see him soon, Levi figured he better get back into shape. He knew Eren wouldn't mind the loss of abdominal muscles, but Levi would. Took a lot of blood sweat and tears to get that shape, and he planned to keep it for as long as possible. He looked at the clock, and found he had about 2 hours before Eren was out of class. He decided that he would run for an hour, lift weights for a half hour in his home gym, and then take a shower before texting Eren to see if he got his Valentines gift.

Eren stretched as he exited his last class. Some of the desks were a little to small for his tall lanky figure. He snickered as he thought the desks were perfect for Levi.

"Hey Eren!" Connie yelled, while running over to the brunette.

"Hey Connie. What's up?" Eren asked.

"I was wondering if later tonight you wanted to go out with me." He stopped and then his face went crimson "Not romantically! I just meant, since we are both alone today, we could go to this burlesque place I found. They have both hetero and homo shows."

Eren laughed at Connie's embarrassment "You know what? That sounds really nice. I've actually wanted to draw a burlesque like scene, and seeing one would really help."

"Cool, well then, I'll stop by and we can leave around 6. I got to see if Sasha got my gift!"

"Yeah, I hope Levi likes his. It's been sitting unopened in his room for 2 days, and it's killing him! I'll see you later Connie." Eren waved to him, and jogged all the way to his apartment.

As he walked through the door, his phone went off. He looked down, and saw a text from Levi asking if it was Skype time. He put his laptop on his bed, and started the call. He sat sideways to take off his clothes, and get into his lounge wear.

"Damn brat! Can we talk first?"

"Oh shut up! I'm going to change into my lounge clothes. Did you just finish a shower?"

"Yeah. I went for a run, and lifted some weights."

"Mmm, sexy! Got my gift?"

"Right here." Levi lifted up the package that was placed on the bed. "Did you get mine?"

Eren held up his wrist to show off his bracelet "The flowers were beautiful. Thank you. Open yours!"

Levi grabbed the box, and began opening it, ripping he tape it was sealed with. He reached in and pulled out a bag full of chocolate "Oh, is this made by a chocolatier?"

Eren nodded "Yup. I know how much you love chocolate. Sorry if it ruins your work out."

"Worth it." Levi had a thing for chocolate. He reached in again, and pulled out a frame. It had a picture of the Eiffel Tower done in water colors with it all lit up. Levi loved France and he immediately loved the picture. The details were flawless, and it made him consider taking Eren on a trip. "This is really good. Being there has really improved your work."

Eren beamed "There's one more thing!"

Levi reached in again, and pulled out a photo book. He opened it and saw pictures of Eren (selfies, and ones probably taken by Connie) at things he had seen. He kept flipping through, and at the end there were very suggestive pictures of Eren. Levi's attention was piqued, and he could feel a stirring in his pants. These were fucking sexy "I hope Connie didn't take these." he said, trying to contain the beast so to say.

"No, stupid. My camera has a timer, and I decided to play around. I even developed my own pictures."

Levi coughed, placing the pictures in his lap "I love them. Thank you!"

Eren had his classic big dumb grin "I'm so happy." He was a little disappointed because he didn't appear aroused. He began to internally freak. Was Levi over him? Was the distance too much for him to handle? He started to get sad.

Levi quirked a brow "You okay, brat? You look sad."

"I...I thought you would really like those pictures." Eren sniffed.

"I do."

"But you aren't aroused. Am I getting fat? The food here is loaded with carbs, and I'm trying to burn them off."

Levi chuckled, and moved the book to show his raging boner "You look fine. I just...I don't want you to think all I ever want is sex."

"I know you love me! Sex is part of a healthy relationship. Sure Skype sex isn't as great as having you here, but I don't mind it. Speaking of sex, I have to tell you something."

"What's up?"

"Connie and I are going to a burlesque show tonight. Don't worry! I'm going for inspiration to draw, and nothing else." Eren added the last part quickly.

Levi nodded "Have fun."

Eren went wide eyed "You aren't mad?"

Levi shook his head "I've been to quite a few in France. The Moulin Rouge, I'm sure you've heard of it, they are amazing."

"Oh, wow. I didn't know that!"

"There's a lot you don't know still, brat."

Eren huffed "Well, you have quite a few years on me, old man."

Levi chuckled.

"So, I have the time, and you have the boner. I know your off today...let's have some fun."

"You really do tempt me, brat."

Eren grinned "It's because I love you."

Levi went a bit pink "I love you too."