Levi grabbed Eren's wrists and pressed them against the wall in a gentle, firm swing. Oh my God, Eren breathed. He felt like he was going to pass out just at Levi's touch. Eren stared at Levi's cold, distant eyes, and he noticed something schemeing beneath what seemed emotionless. He had opened his mouth to say something, but that's when Levi pressed his lips against Eren's, catching him off-guard. Eren's eyes widened and his heart nearly stopped from shock. But as their kiss went on, Eren felt his eyes close on their own. His fists went limp, letting his commander take over as their lips moved against one another's. Eren's heart relaxed, and his nerves plummeting into a deep trance. Levi let go of Eren's wrists, grabbing Eren's face gently. Eren's arms fell limp once Levi released them. His body felt like it would melt, and the only thing keeping him standing was the wall he leaned on and his Squad Leader's support against his body. Their breaths became simultaneous, their hearts seeming to harmonize together. Feeling the warmth of each other's body only excited them more, kissing deeper and stronger, becoming almost a battle of who leading the kiss; like a ballroom dance, the two of them fighting for the lead. Eren felt his arms raise and land on top of Levi's. Just the touch made him want to melt.
Levi pulled away from Eren's lips, lowering to Eren's neck, kissing it softly. Eren's chin lifted in bliss at the gentle touch, his heart quickening with pleasure. Levi lowered his hands to Eren's waist, wrapping his arms around and pulling towards himself, bringing Eren even closer to him. Eren threw his head back as Levi pressed his lips higher up on his lover's neck, finding Eren's sweet spot. Eren was absolutely tranced, letting Levi take full control. He had wanted this for so long- this kiss, this moment- and he finally was able to express his love for his commander. He wondered how their future would play out, but he didn't care. The only thing that circled his mind was the love and pleasure he felt toward Levi in that moment. Levi lifted his lips, looking at Eren's dazed, blissful face. Eren's breath was short and deep, and Levi's hand crept up his back to touch his head. Eren's face lowered to look at him, wondering why the sudden halt. Levi gazed into his green, deep, entrancing eyes. Eren felt as though Levi was looking into him, and seeing all the emotions he had pent up for the past few weeks- maybe even months. He felt safe and secure in Levi's arms, and he gave a slight smile, his eyes watering.

"Commander Levi, I-"
"I know," Levi said simply. He leaned in, whispering to Eren's parted lips. "I know." He gently kissed Eren again, holding him like he was going to float away into oblivion. Eren just held onto Levi's elbows, sometimes sliding his palm up the bicep and tricep in a tender way. He never thought this would be a reality, and he prayed that if it was a dream, he wouldn't wake up. Levi pulled away one more time to see Eren's pink cheeks curved into a shy, sad smile. His eyes were filled with tears, which Levi couldn't tell were from happiness or sadness.
"I thought you hated me," Eren's voice shook as he held back his sobs.
"So did I." Levi brushed Eren's bangs out of his face, staring at him for what seemed like the thousandth time that night. "So tell me- what do you really, truly think of me?" Eren closed his eyes, taking a breath.
"I love you." Eren smiled. "I've liked you for a long time, but now I- I really, really do love you." Levi quickly backed away, covering his face with one hand. Eren could see his shoulders shaking, but Levi didn't utter a single cry. "Commander-"
"Can you just... call me by my first name?" Levi's deep voice shook. Eren was taken aback by his sudden request, and he felt slightly embarrassed. "Please... call me by my name."
"I'm not sure I-"
"Eren, I'm giving you permission." He didn't lift his hand from his face. He was too ashamed. It was the first time in a very, very long time he had even shed a tear, and now he was being broken down just by Eren's words. He felt absolutely ridiculous.
"Can I... see your face?" Eren asked quietly. Levi froze, not sure how to respond. They stood there, separated by an imaginary wall put up by Levi to keep his emotions hidden. He only cried into his hands, absolutely terrified of what he was becoming. Eren stepped toward his commander, holding his hands out in a welcoming way. "Please, I-"
"Don't," Levi pleaded, stammering backwards. Eren gazed at him in pain, wanting only to show how much he cared. "Just- don't." Eren looked at the floor, working up the nerve.

"Levi." At the call of his own name, Levi dropped to his knees, hiding his hysterics. Eren hurried over to him, kneeling beside him. He held him, trying to console his sobs. Eren had never referred to Levi only by his first name, and it was an acquired habit he was going to have to form. He wasn't sure how to show his support and care, but he knew he had to do it somehow. "Levi, it- it's okay. I'm here." He held Levi's quivering shoulders, sliding his palm up and down the crying soldier's back. They sat like that for just a few moments as Levi got a hold of himself, being sure he was finished crying before he revealed his face.
"Thank you." Levi wiped his eyes gently, being sure to erase the evidence of his meltdown. He felt like a child, crying like this. He never cried this much- not since Petra's death. Petra... Levi thought. He knew there was nothing he could do about it now, but it tugged at him to even think about her name. After what happened to Isabel and Furlan, he had grown into the habit of keeping his distance, trying not to form any meaningful relationships. But when he met Petra, he started to feel a new, deep, loving relationship with her. But after her death, his own emotions prevented him from feeling too much joy, even from everyday situations. The only thing that helped him get up in the day, he realized, was to see Eren. His whole life revolved around the stupid kid. His damn job revolved around looking after Eren, and he felt an attachment to him after a while. He had never thought that years later, he'd find himself here- crying on the floor after the same kid confessed his love to him. He was surprised by what the future could hold, sometimes.
Levi shrugged Eren off, wiping his face one more time. He took a silent breath and finally lifted his face, allowing Eren to see him. They both stood slowly, silently. Eren stared at Levi's puffy, red, stone-cold eyes, and for a moment couldn't believe he just witnessed his commander crying. It wasn't that it was bad or anything, but it was more or less just simply... unexpected. Eren threw his arms around Levi, hugging him tightly.
"Sorry," he muttered into Levi's shoulder.
"For what?" Levi asked, prying Eren off of him.
"I just- I made you cry."
"The hell you did," Levi defended, still embarassed. But he looked over to see Eren looking deeply concerned. "You really think it's your fault?" Eren closed his eyes- his mouth quivering- a few tears of his own rolling down his cheeks. Levi sighed. "For fuck's sake, kid." Levi wiped Eren's tears and grabbed his cheeks. "Your fucking empathy is making me look like a softy." Eren opened his eyes, his brows lifted in sadness.
"But I-"
"Shut up," Levi grabbed Eren's hand, pulling him towards the stairs. "You're such a damn brat." Eren wiped his eyes in embarassment as Levi led him up the stairs and into his bedroom. Levi pulled him into the room, grabbing Eren's face and pulling him close. Once again, Eren could feel Levi's breath on his neck, and it only turned him on. "Now, say my name again."