Eren woke up at precisely 5:45 A.M. with a groan. He got maybe three hours of sleep, after getting home late and finishing all his homework and essays he'd completely neglected. His teachers always timed a due date one important days, it's a conspiracy. He grabbed his black clothes that he'd just decided to wear through the day, since it's just too much work to change later. With a yawn, he stepped out of his room, giving a quiet "Mornin'" to Mikasa as she passed by him, leaving the bathroom.
He stripped from his sleeping attire and turned the shower on cold, stepping in and getting a huge shock from it. Mentally going over what he'd have to turn in today before he left class early to prepare for the show, he shampooed his hair rather slowly and feigned off any desire to sleep that may overcome him. When the tired boy was done showering, he stepped out drying himself off and throwing on the clothes.
Finishing up with brushing his teeth and combing his hair, Eren went downstairs and was greeted with Mikasa making toast and reading any mail they'd picked up last night on their way home.
"Good morning, my house."
"Don't even start," she replied, voice still deeper from grogginess. "Your toast and jam are there," She pointed to the plate that was on the table. Eren took his seat and thanked her, eating in silence. Carla was usually never awake until the two were almost at school, but she always left a note the night before wishing them a good day.
"We have work to do today," Mikasa says, taking a sip of the coffee she'd made. Eren nodded in agreement eating the last bit of toast and throwing the paper plate away. Mikasa had just sat down with hers and was eating nonchalantly, reading magazines they'd gotten in the mail.
When she was done, she threw away the plate and grabbed the car keys from the key ring holder, shaking them in Eren's general direction. They both grabbed their bags and headed out, ready to begin what would be a very, very long day.
Over a couple of streets down, Hanji was dragging a tired Levi out of his bed and Levi was groaning. He didn't want to go to school until fourth period, because after that they can head to theater and get ready for the show tonight. Hanji beckoned Levi out with a mug of coffee and Levi finally got up, downing the mug and heading to go take a shower. She smiled in victory, going down stairs and gathering their stuff. They usually just grabbed protein bars from the vending machines at school, anyways, no sense in wasting time to make breakfast.
Levi eventually emerged with dripping hair and in a saggy black shirt, dark jeans, and his boots. He threw on the letterman, huffing at the smirk Hanji gave him.
"Is that Eren's shirt, too?" She asked. Levi looked down to the shirt with 'Muse' written in large letters, a bar over it and a bar underneath. He'd actually forgotten Eren left this at his house, and Levi had yet to give it back.
"Shut up and let's go," He shot, making a mental note to stop at Starbucks to grab more coffee.
Hanji rolled her eyes and tossed Levi's lanyard with his car keys and student I.D. (as well as many other keys) to him, surprising him and barely able to grab them.
"Reflexes, man!" She yells behind her, throwing her messenger bag over her shoulder. Levi rolled his eyes in response and followed her out, locking his door.
The first two periods was dedicated to Levi barely responding to notes Hanji or Petra tossed him, instead taking the time to stare at the board blankly while the teacher rambled on and on about things he knew but didn't care for. Levi tapped his pencil frustratingly, barely taking notes on the subject. When the bell finally rang he just grabbed his bag and walked out the class without another word.
Third period was English with Eren, Armin, and Ymir. They weren't doing much in the class as of now except reading, and usually the teacher left them to do that on their own. Most students ended up sleeping or sitting on their devices, playing games. When Levi walked in the class, Armin and Eren were sitting and talking about the later events of the day. He took his seat quietly, and Eren looked over, excusing himself from conversation with Armin. Armin nodded, and Eren went to go take a seat next to Levi.
"Yo, Ravioli," he greeted, turning his chair to face Levi.
"No," Levi replied simply.
"I wasn't going to ask a favor, but rather, is that my Muse shirt?" He poked at the shirt, grinning. Levi rolled his eyes, leaning away from Eren's touch.
"Yeah, it's yours. I'm not taking it off right now just so you can have it back," He aimed, crossing his arms.
"Then when do I get my letterman back? You have one yourself, y'know," He clicked his tongue. Levi had actually forgotten he was wearing it, and looked down to see Eren's name printed on it.
"You'll get it back when I remember to. Not today, it's fourty eight outside."
Ymir came and sat down behind Levi, leaning over her desk and smirking. "How cute! The lover's quarrel, what a sight to see, I should be recording this for Nat Geo."
Eren frowned at her, ready to give his comeback, when the bell rang and they were all forced to quiet down. A small snicker from behind Levi could be heard, with him not paying attention and grabbing the book from his back. Just one more period. One more period, and he could go and get ready for tonight and finish the week off. The weekend of course would be dedicated to the performances, Sunday being closing night.
Levi decided reading was something he could do later, and took out his phone. No reason to be bored, he could probably text Hanji. After all, she usually had French around this time (he never understood why she just didn't take the language test, but she just says it's her sleeping period. She usually aced all those tests anyways) so she was probably just spaced out completely. Unlocking his phone, he pulled the message center up only to find a text from Eren.
'If we go to your house right after we're let from fourth period to get your jacket, can I get mine back?' It read. Levi turned his head to the side, finding his friend playing Ruzzle under the desk.
'Are you that desperate for your jacket?' He replied, hitting send and opening up Facebook.
A moment later, his phone lit up with another text. 'Maybe, but I also forgot a jacket today. Can I also get my shirt? I'd like that back as well.'
He rolled his eyes, swiping out the letters in a seemingly easy fashion. Thank God for Swype on Androids. 'Fine, but we have to be quick.'
Eren had Algebra in fourth period, Levi remembered. They all usually memorized each other's schedules, so naturally Levi left his study hall early and waited next to the algebra room. He had it first period, but made a mental note to help Eren after Strike on Sunday. When the overhead buzz rang, signaling the end of class, he stood up and waited for Eren to appear from the class. Levi made him text Erwin that they'd be leaving to pick up a few batteries and some coffee for everyone, and they got the okay.
When he saw messy brown hair emerge from the math class and Eren parting his way from Christa, he rolled his eyes and motioned for Levi to go ahead. Leaving from the front office with their excuse, (They knew it would work, front office trusted these kids enough.) the taller of the two finally spoke.
"Don't forget the coffee."
"Inform me as to why I'd forget the coffee, Jaeger. Enlighten me as to why that's something I would forget," Levi shot, unlocking the car and propping himself in the driver's seat. He shoved the key into the ignition, the car roaring to life and the radio louder than what Eren expected.
"I can play the guitar like a motherfucking riot—" The speakers hummed, Eren turning it up. "This song's great. I didn't know you listened to this station?"
"It's got good enough music," Levi hummed, pulling out from the parking lot.
The drive was short, only about five minutes. The song played casually, Eren singing along with "Lovin', is what I got," and Levi casually singing back with "I said remember that."
When they drove up into the driveway, Levi turned the car off and walked to the front of the house with his friend following closely behind. Eren rather enjoyed his house, it was spacious and could hold everyone during parties. He followed Levi to his room, taking note of how neat everything was and Is that a GD poster on his closet's door.
"Levi."
"Hm?" He pulled out his own letterman, shaking Eren's off and tossing it to him.
"Is that a K-Pop star on your door?"
"His name is G-Dragon and you can't even question my tastes. You actually like MGMT."
"Hey they have good music," Eren shot back, crossing his arms. Levi crossed the room to his dresser, rummaging for another black shirt. When he found one, he tossed it to the bed and threw Eren's Muse shirt off.
Eren actually couldn't help but notice how toned Levi was, he knew that him and Hanji often went to work out together but god damn that six-pack was glorious. Wait. Extremely dumb thoughts stop now, before it gets weird.
Obviously that was no use, because the next sentence that slipped from his mouth was, "Nice abs." He mentally slapped himself for not having a filter.
"You'd have some too if you did more than run," Levi replied, throwing the long sleeved shirt on. It was a little small for him, but whatever. It just meant when he'd stretch Eren would probably be looking at him and that was something that didn't bother Levi whatsoever.
"When I'm not feeling great though, I can literally run from my problems," He tossed out, grinning. Levi actually paused putting his jacket on to stare at Eren.
"That's an awful pun."
"You make shit jokes; you can't even tell me what bad humor is."
Levi grabbed his lanyard, and walked out the room dragging Eren and turning all the lights off. The dragged teen only snickered when he knew that this battle was won.
"Wait, wait, can I throw on my Muse shirt really quick?"
"Are you that fucking desperate to wear it? Fine, just toss your other shirt in my back seat when we're in the car," Levi stopped dragging him, stepping away a few inches. Eren pulled the shirt over his head, noting the fact shorty was a few inches from him.
"Hurry up, we have to order a shit ton of coffee," He coughed a little, glancing at his phone clock.
"Wow okay, fine. I'm going to take extra time now." Eren set the other shirt down, picking up the band tee and taking a deep sniff. Wow, it smells like Levi. What cologne does he use? Probably some obscure one. He pulled the shirt away, cheeks with a hint of red. Nice going Eren, you just inhaled a shirt Levi wore.
"I swear to ever loving God, if you do not put that shirt on I am taking that and your jacket and you can just walk around in public with no shirt." He actually didn't mind that idea.
"Fine!" Eren tugged his shirt on, leaving Levi a little disappointed. He grabbed the jacket and walked out the house, Levi pacing behind.
Levi handed Hanji the coffee, and she took it with a warm 'Thank you.' To which Levi replied with a nod and followed her to the makeup area.
"So, I see Eren got his shirt back."
"Mhm, we had to go back to my house."
"Did you do the thing?" She sipped the coffee, acting innocent.
"If you're referring to me shoving my dick up his ass or vice versa, then you'll be disappointed with my answer: no."
"Wow okay, okay!" She pulled the coffee away, realizing it was still really hot.
"He did inhale it though, it was incredibly stupid. He actually blushed when he realized it smells like my cologne," Levi picked the key to the costume loft, unlocking it and letting Hanji follow him inside. "I think he actually breathed deeper all during the car ride. It prides me to know my cologne has that effect on people," he mused, smirking.
"Oh Levi, you wish. I use the same cologne as you, it does not attract a potential mate."
"You're just not paying attention," He grabbed the dress that was needed, walking out the loft and locking it. Hanji chuckled and rolled her eyes, looking at Erwin yelling at Connie and Sasha to stop playing on the cat walk.
"You must not be either," When she looked over at Eren, who held the caramel coffee in his hands with a wider smile than usual.
a/n: IM SORRY I JUST HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS CHAPTER? ugh. idk. so yeah, performance next chapter! i'll just do their opening night for the chapter, and chapter 9 should be them striking. it won't end there though! i mean they still have that whole not-gay-not-date movie night together and you can bet it's going to be incredibly gay.