A/N: Hi guys, Chelle here! We apologize for the long(ish) wait. Please note that chapters will either be more focused on the flashbacks or more on the present day. Teal and I will try to post new chapters more often so please be patient! (We can't type as fast as we would like to :p)

The couple started walking down a dirt path with the starry sky above them. A crescent moon hung and contrasted against the black night. Eren looked up at the stars, enjoying the smell of actual fresh air. It was definitely better than the city and the stuffy restaurant.

{Flashback}

It never occurred to Levi that Eren would take the insult so seriously. The rambunctious boy never came back to talk to him, sparing him only mere glances. This disturbed Levi, surprisingly, enough to come to one conclusion. He had to apologize. Although Levi dreaded admitting he was wrong more than anything, he decided it was the necessary thing to do.

So that very day, Levi closed his book (after procrastinating for about 3 chapters). He stood up from the bench and started to walk over to Eren's group near the sand pit. Step by step, Levi felt the other kids burn holes in the back of his neck. The boy never realized that getting up from a book to socialize was such a crime. As he approached the group he noticed the other children's gaze shift nervously to him. One particular asian girl with a scarf glared at him venomously. Levi wondered if Eren spoke of his insult to her. He stopped right in front of all of them and couldn't help but notice that he was slightly taller. Clearing his throat, he spoke before regret could grasp him.

{End of Flashback}

Of all the places, Levi decided it should be here. This is where they pulled up to after their first date (and their first argument). He could clearly remember Eren being so upset he walked out of the car at a stop light. A smile suddenly found its way to Levi's lips. The man had to pull over here and chase his date down a hiking trail. He reached over and grasped Eren's hand.

"Why did you take us here?" Already Eren seemed to be less upset than in the car.

"I've just been meaning to talk to you," Levi spoke with hesitance, the smile falling from his face.

"So...you brought us here...on a hike...to talk to me?" Eren didn't even try to hide his confusion and disbelief.

"I-" Levi's voice was interrupted by the 'bing' of his cell phone. He released Eren's hand, took the device out of his pocket, and read over the text. A swear escaped his breathe before he quickly texted a reply. He didn't notice Eren's eyes move to the dirt on the ground as he move slightly away from Levi.

"You've been busy lately." Eren's voice didn't hold the anger or the frustration of being neglected that he wanted to express. In fact, it was so soft that Levi didn't reply.

"Hm?" Levi continued on his phone, opening up his emails to see if what his coworker claimed was true. Another swear was muttered as he quickly sent another text. He shoved his phone back into his pocket and made no attempt to hold Eren's hand again.

"Where are you going for your business trip?"

"Hong Kong. The company wants me to represent them during a meeting and I'll be working to fix some problems as well." Levi kept his eyes staring straight ahead. He didn't want to see the hurt flash across those green eyes; he definitely didn't want to see the frown that would tug at the corners of his mouth. "How's school?"

"It's alright." Their walked ended when they heard the crash of waves and the dirt below their feet turned to sand. They reached the shoreline. A shining moon was reflected over the lake, giving off an almost serene aura. Eren scanned across the horizon in amazement; he moved down to sit, in the sand, next to the other. "This place is amazing!" Levi, however, was enjoying a much more interesting scene. His boyfriend's face.

Levi noticed two things. One, Eren Jaeger towered over Levi (even when sitting). It irked him how, when they were kids, it used to be Levi who had the upperhand. Two, Eren really was quite attractive. Olive skin and cocoa-colored hair suited him well. But his eyes were the best part. Unwavering viridescent and the way they shone vibrantly through any emotion. It was astonishing to even think that someone like Eren would even think for a second to be with someone like Levi. "I'll make it up to you when I get back." Eren's eyes cast downwards toward the sand. He didn't reply.