Oooh what's this? A brand new story?! Yayyyyyy!

So here I am once again, attempting to bring to you the madness on my mind. All of my previous attempts have been deleted due to malfunctioning laptops and me just hating my stories in general. But this is new, and this has been calling to me to write, so here we are ?I'm gonna let the story speak for itself, so I just hope you enjoy! Please note this story has also been posted under my username "Titanshifter94" on AO3.

Chapter 1

"Are you nuts?!" He yells down the phone.

"Why? What exactly is the problem Levi?"

"The PROBLEM?! You know exactly what my problem is shit brows, I doubt even you could be that stupid."

"Of course I know, but what I also do happen to know is that you have been working under me for the last 18 months, and your longest contract to date lasted just under 3. Is that something you recall, or do you need to come by and have a look at all of the termination paperwork I've had to file in your stead?" Erwin says, while propping his legs up on his desk. Petra can bitch at him for it later.

It was true, in the last year and a half since working for his best friend and Ex-Comrade Erwin as a Contracted Security Specialist, Levi had worked almost 40 different jobs.

Erwin's company aptly named "The Recon Corps" was built upon Erwin's medical dismissal from the Armed Forces due to the loss of his right arm, and specialised in sending highly skilled security personnel to work anything from permanent or part time contracts for high security buildings, banks, shopping malls or on rare occasions even high-profile individuals themselves, to day contracts escorting celebrities, politicians or even witness protection to their desired locations.

The work was vast and not always forgiving to someone like Levi, who certainly wasn't the most talented when it came to interacting with people. Levi, at 34 years old, had already had a 14-year long career with the Army under his belt also. He joined the forces with Erwin as early as possible, straight out of high school despite the qualms the recruiting officers had on his height and was ranked Lance Corporal of his own squad in no time. In that time, he had proven himself as a fantastic strategist and a born leader, yet he could barely face social interaction of any sort, even with his own comrades and subordinates. Erwin, had been one of the few exceptions to that.

Levi sucks in an annoyed breath and continues drying his now spotless dishes, phone still haphazardly balanced between ear and shoulder before answering. "You know as well as I do that more than half of those contracts were temporary or fixed term work, so don't give me that shit. And with that last one, I told you that retail security was boring as hell and I wouldn't be there long."

"Levi, you were dismissed for tackling that old lady and making several children cry."

"She looked like had a whole picnic set stuffed under her dress and wouldn't stop when I questioned her! It's not my fault she had an asthma attack…. And those "children" were at least 10 years old and made fun of how I look, you can't expect me not to teach them a lesson if their shitty parents aren't there to keep an eye on them. Kids should know better than to laugh at burns on a veteran."

"Levi…" he can practically hear Erwin pinch the bridge of his nose in frustration "…that's not the point and you know it."

Levi sighs, putting his dish down and holding the phone in his right hand. He paces the floor of his small kitchen as he continues.

"I know Erwin…but you know I'm not suited to working with the public, I never have been."

"Which is why I think this contract is perfect for you. It's permanent, and unlike those department stores and supermarkets I've had you based in until now, you will only be working for one person and the hours will be long and varied, you'll even be covered for re-housing, plus you will get to travel again. It's exactly what you've been looking for all this time, I think it could be really good for you. I know you've been itching for some excitement and adrenaline since you've had trouble sleeping."

"And what exactly is so exciting about babysitting some little fag…"

"Levi, don't you dare!" Erwin roars down the phone before composing himself with a slightly stiff breath. "I know exactly what you think about gay people Levi, and I know why you do, don't think I'm dismissing your feelings or your past here. But you have got to understand that the people that work here, your colleagues, not all of them are straight or of one race or religious background. And I shall treat them all fairly and with respect, the same as you, despite the fact I know what you went through back then…"

"Stop, just…stop please." Levi breathes and pauses for a second. Two seconds. Attempting to block out the terrible, traumatic memories that the words are threatening to bring to the forefront of his mind.

"…is irrelevant. I would appreciate if you kept that kind of language away from a work conversation." Erwin finishes.

"Whatever, fine. Remind me again why this kid needs me, and not someone like Petra or literally anyone else just as capable for the job." Levi moves to the comfort of his living room, setting himself on his well-worn armchair, as the traces of bubbling panic begin to recede on their own.

"The client is Eren Jaeger, Male, 21 years old. For the last 2 years Jaeger has been working as a drag artist on the club scene as a queen named "Rogue". He is based at Maria's which is a late-night LGBT lounge in his home town of Shiganshina and has his own YouTube channel "TheRogueJaeger", it has a fairly decent following of loyal fans who call themselves "Jaegerbombs". However, Jaeger recently got himself scouted and now has a contract with a reputable entertainment company who have offered him a recording contract and a deal for a make-up line, with the possibility of a tv show in discussion. It's going to make the boy very rich and famous indeed."

"Okay, so the brat is gonna need some protection from Paparazzi and shitheads trying to sell him out on scandals?" Levi asks semi-seriously.

"Partially, but not exactly." Erwin continues "The thing is, Shiganshina and several other areas of the country have been targeted by hate crimes by an organisation that we know to be called 'The Titans'. These crimes started out petty, such as hateful messages written outside LGBT bars and clubs, Maria's being one of the venues targeted."

"I'm guessing this organisation have become less 'friendly' and if I'm correct, probably linked to those shootings that happened a couple weeks ago?" Levi deduces.

"Bingo." Erwin answers, "No less than 8 homosexual men were hospitalised at a Gay Bar in Trost 'Wall Rose', one of them being Jaeger's co-worker that was working the circuit and had just finished a show there. His name was Bertholdt Hoover, and he was killed that night, shot 5 times in the chest and once execution style in the head. The bullet type has currently been unidentifiable and each victim has had a different type of bullet removed their bodies, meaning they have some form of access to artillery and ammunition. None of Titans have been identified as of yet."

"Fuck." Is all Levi can say in response.

"Fuck indeed." Erwin replies.

"Okay, I get all of this hate crime shit, and of course it's tragic, but why does the kid need me exactly? We know he hasn't been singularly targeted, and there is nothing to suggest that he even will be?"

"Regardless, his agent has been in contact and is adamant we send someone to escort him from now on and for his foreseeable schedule. She's worried for his safety, and in my professional opinion I feel she has every right to be. You see, Jaeger hasn't confirmed his new deal to the public as of yet and when he does…"

"He'll become a target right away, if the Titans are looking to send a message, they'll do it on the largest scale they can find, meaning they'll need Jaeger."

"This is why you're needed Levi, you are far more skilled than anyone I know at hand to hand combat, you know weapons, and your intuition is stronger than the average personnel, if anyone can sniff out the Titans it'll be you."

"You're making me sound like some kind of fucking dog Eyebrows." Levi huffs, pouting slightly knowing he cannot be seen by his friend.

Erwin chuckles "You know what I mean, but in all seriousness, this is a fantastic opportunity for you Levi. And the boy will benefit from having you around also, as long as you can keep your opinions on his sexual preferences to yourself."

Levi takes a moment to think before he answers, can he honestly take a job protecting a boy whose lifestyle is extremely abhorrent to him? In what is likely to be a highly sexualised environment knowing most fags can't keep it in their pants…can he really watch those depraved acts all over again…? Will he be able to keep his disgust…his discomfort…his fear…all to himself?

"I don't like this Erwin, and I'm not going to pretend I'm happy about it. But I'll take the contract, and I promise I will be as professional as I can be considering the nature of the job and the consequences if I fail. Jaeger will be protected at all costs, even if it means endangering my own life in his place, as I would with any client regardless of gender, race, religion…. or sexual preference."

Levi can almost feel Erwin's Cheshire cat grin over the phone, "I'm happy to hear it Levi, I'll email you the paperwork right away and I expect you in my office at 9am tomorrow to finalise the details. Then we can arrange for you to meet Eren Jaeger."

Without another word he hangs up, and not for the first time, Levi can't help but feel like he's going to completely regret his life choices.