"Just a few more minutes", I sighed under my breath as I took a seat on the subway train. . .with Levi accompanying me, of course.
"Good job today, Eren", Levi suddenly praised. I looked at him questionably, but he was keeping a stern approach to reviewing today's surveys.
"Ach.", Levi rubbed his eyes; He reached inside his briefcase and pulled something out. . .
"Wh-what?!", I accidentally blurted out, attracting the attention of a couple bystanders.
Levi grimaced, "What do you mean, what?"
Levi had pulled out a pair of black-framed glasses. I looked around apologetically to the people I disturbed and lowered my voice, "You wear glasses?", I asked.
"Occasionally.", Levi replied and averted his attention back to the surveys. "If I get too tired, my foveal vision begins acting up, meaning my retina doesn't dilate as well as it usually would, and it gives me headaches and it makes it harder to read. It's only temporarily, so I just wear these when that happens."
I didn't realize, but I ended up staring at him for a long while. I examined how the frames emphasized his eyes and formed his face beautifully. His pale skin was illuminated, appearing translucent, as well as his shiny raven-black hair. Subconsciously, I reached out to touch his face. There was a strand of hair that layered over his glasses on the side and I ended up brushing it out of the way. In a daze, I was ogling at him.
"Eren?", Levi softly asked, trying to figure out what exactly it was I was doing.
Gasping, I snapped out of the daze and pulled my arm back. I fiddled with my fingers, restraining my hand in my lap and looked away from him, embarrassed.
"I-I'm sorry! I-I don't know what. . .", I fumbled over my words.
Levi studied me, then smirked. "You're blushing...like a child."
"A-am not!" I turned to him angrily and puffed my cheeks.
"And fighting like one too.", he smiled, still reviewing and tallying the surveys.
"Am not...", I repeated once more.
"So in denial~", he teased.
"I'm not in-denial about anything!", I crossed my arms and furrowed my eyebrows.
"That's not what your body language says.", he answered, wiping his smile off.
"What?", I asked, but he didn't answer.
After that, the rest of the journey home was quite silent, and awkward.
"Make sure to not slack off too much tomorrow, I don't want you to get too relaxed for work; we've got a big project coming up.", Levi explained as we stepped out of the complex's elevator.
"Oh please, Levi", I gave a sarcastic smile, "I've forgotten the meaning of 'relaxed' ever since I've met you.", I retorted. Levi cracked a half smile.
I spent the day off reviewing more drawing styles and practicing for perfection, no way would I allow Levi to make a fool out of me.
Monday, the beginning of the new project begins today. I took a deep sigh as I walked into my lovely company of hell's building; I feel as if starting my work days this way has become a mandatory, habitual routine. I massaged my temples and prepared myself for any upcoming travesties. Walking my usual route to the elevator, the unexpected happened.
"Oof!", I walked into somebody.
"Ah! I-t-t-tai!", the other voice yelped in pain. We ended up bumping heads; not a very pleasant way to begin a morning.
The 'bumper' was someone I've never seen before. He had caramel-brown hair and narrow eyes with thick, dark eyelashes, illuminating his emerald eyes. He seemed to be pretty young, around the same age as I.
"I'm really sorry!", I apologized, trying to rub the sting away.
"Oh, no, the fault's all mine!", a husky voice answered.
Our eyes met and our gazes held for a few seconds, then we snapped out of it, laughing awkwardly.
"Hi, I'm Katsumi Hiriko, pleased to meet you.", he introduced himself, flashing a nice smile.
"I'm Eren Jaeger, pleasure's all mine.", I answered. We shook hands, yet he held his grip for a bit longer than I felt comfortable for.
"U-um.", I pulled my hand away and cleared my throat, breaking the awkward tension. "Well, nice to meet you. Sorry, but I kinda have to get to my department; If I don't, my boss will surely turn my life into a living hell." (as if he hasn't already).
"Ah, alright.", he answered and waved goodbye.
I began walking quickly towards the elevator, wanting to retreat from the weirdness surrounding this guy.
"Oh, sorry, but one more question!", my new acquaintance called, "May you please point me to where the manga department is? I'm an intern and this is my first day.", he laughed nervously and rubbed the back of his head. "I really don't mean to keep you, but I'm quite sure being late on my first day won't make a good impression on my boss."
Okay, crap. This is bad. Why is he transferring into the manga department? Why do these things keep happening to me?!
"Oh, manga? That's the same department as me. I can lead you to it; come with me!", I offered; solely out of politeness, of course.
In the elevator, I felt strongly uncomfortable. I really didn't like the feeling of being trapped in a small space with this guy, can't the elevator hurry up?!
Finally reaching the designated floor, I led him into our office.
"Ereeennn~!", Hanji called out as soon as I entered the doorway. She was about to give me my usual tackle-hug, yet she stopped in front of me and curiously studied the newbie next to me. "And who could this be?", she cocked her head to one side and placed her index finger on her lips.
"He claims to be our new intern?", I answered, uncertainly.
"That's weird, I don't remember hearing anything about that.", Hanji answered.
"Mr. Hiriko?", I suddenly heard Levi join in on the conversation; He was at his desk at the end of the room as usual.
"Oh, well hello, Mr. Heichou, I presume?", the newbie answered.
"Indeed. Welcome to our department. Please enjoy yourself and your observations for the time being.", Levi answered.
"Hey, I didn't know we were having someone join our department.", Petra walked up to Hanji and I, also observing the new denizen.
"It's only for 2 weeks, he's here to observe how we deal with our projects as an interest on if he would like to pursue a manga career; All of you know about this program, we've had it done before.", Levi answered displeased.
"Oh yeah...he just doesn't seem like the type, I guess.", Hanji answered.
"Nevertheless, welcome aboard!", Petra smiled and reached out a hand to be shaken.
"Hajimemashite.", the intern greeted and shook her hand.
"I'm sure you'll be really pleased with observing and maybe ever pursuing a manga career! You'll be sure to find many interesting things here!", Hanji exclaimed.
"Ah, yes, many interesting things indeed. I'm pretty sure one has already caught my eye.", the intern grinned, averting his eyes to me.
Wait, what...?
Oh no! What will happen? Will Levi be replaced? Will Eren ever stop being confused? Will Hanji ever get over her fujoshi craze? Find out on the next chapter of Omg Eren Jaeger Is So Screwed!
A/N: Hello all, I hope everyone is doing well :3! I hope you all are excited for Valentine's day...gotta love that discounted candy sale ;D!
Anyways, some suggestions have been answered, and more are open as well! Thank you for reading, and take care!
