A/N: We've been having a bad case of writer's block :(. But we hope that this chapter wasn't too bad. Please don't get too mad if Erwin seems a bit OOC.

{2 days ago}

Levi let out an annoyed sigh through his nose. He was trying his hardest not to roll his eyes or say something mean about the speech that one of his coworkers was saying. Honestly, what garbage does this guy look through to get his material? The statistics were questionable, the chart Josh made was terrible, and not to mention he was boring Levi to death. "Great job! Is there anything you wanted to add, Levi?" This time he didn't bother trying to keep his irritation from displaying on his face (although anyone could probably tell Levi wasn't pleased to begin with).

"Not at all Erwin." He waited a beat. "Except that this entire meeting was completely pointless. If I knew that all we were going to do was listen to a 'practice' presentation for the people in Hong Kong, I would've taken the day off." Why on earth would it take 3 and a half hours to tell someone about how the company is doing and what it's plans are for next year?! He kept that part to himself seeing as everyone seemed shocked enough (including poor Josh).

"Why don't you go? Just to make sure that everything goes well." There was a teasing glint in Erwin's blue eyes but Levi knew he was also serious. "This meeting is finished. Levi come to my office for details about the trip." Everyone slowly filed out of the room. Great, now I'm going to have to make up some stupid report. Levi walked into Erwin's office.

"Here." He always treaded carefully when talking to Erwin. But not just because he was Levi's boss. They had dated a while back and (as it turns out) Erwin was being as persistent as ever. The short man didn't know what to feel when he saw Erwin putting on his coat.

"I was thinking we could discuss the trip over dinner?" That sounded more like a command than a question. Levi stared at him with suspicion slowly creeping onto him. It wasn't like he could just say no. He could lose his job! Yeah….You're doing this only to keep your job. It's not a date!

"Fine."

"Great." Erwin flashed one of his unusually bright smiles. It slowly dawned on Levi that his car was getting repairs and that he took the bus to work today.

"Uh..actually.." I can't believe I'm asking for this. "Could you give me a ride? My car is at-"

"Sure." And thus, Levi and Erwin began their totally not awkward walk to the elevator. It was silent up until the elevator doors closed. He couldn't just keep his mouth shut just a little longer? "So, I hear that you're with that Eren Jaeger kid from high school. How is it?" Goddammit.

"Uh, yeah actually I am." Levi stared straight ahead at the thin line of the door pretending not to notice how Erwin was still staring at him. "It's going pretty well. We're good." Levi was never more grateful to hear the 'ding' of the elevator. It was once again peaceful silence until they got to the car. "How are you doing?" Levi decided that it would be polite to ask. He definitely did not want to start a conversation.

"I'm good. Still adjusting to moving back here."

{Flashback}

"What do you mean?" Anger, concern, and sadness all mushed in 4 words. Levi felt like the world was caving from beneath him. This wasn't how Levi thought his Junior year was going to go.

"I'm leaving. My parents want to send me back home with them." Erwin stared deep into Levi's eyes. It wasn't like he wanted to leave his boyfriend. Levi had the biggest crush on him since 7th grade when Erwin was a new kid. By freshman year, he gained enough courage to confess to him. Erwin just smiled and asked him out. They had a great time together and were actually planning to get married (at least that's what Levi originally thought). "And..I..Don't think long distance is going to work." In truth Erwin didn't want to have a connection with Levi through a screen on a computer, he wanted to be there with him. He had thought about it, and decided that he wouldn't pressure Levi into something like that. It was selfish of him.

"So you're breaking up with me?" Levi was walking on a thin line between sobbing to death or punching the idiot in the stomach. He didn't even need to hear the answer. Erwin's lips pressed into a thin line. The black haired teen turned around. He didn't want to see Erwin nod his head. He didn't want this to be over. But it was and it was about time Levi step out of his fairytail. Nothing was said as Levi walked away from Erwin. Erwin would never feel more remorse.

{End Flashback}

They were sitting down at a diner. It was nothing like the fancy restaurants Levi ate out at nowadays. In fact, Levi couldn't remember the last time he had a burger. "This place has the best burgers around. You should try." This reminded Levi, briefly, what it was like back then when Erwin always tried to get him to do crazy stuff. He didn't like remembering.

"What kind of information do you need to give me for my trip?" He could practically feel Erwin's mood dim by a fraction. Levi knew it was cold to mention but at the same time he needed to get the point out that he moved on. He was with Eren now. The blonde reached for his bag and brought out a single sheet of paper. Levi raised his brow. "I went out with you for a sheet of paper?" Erwin chuckled.

"You've always been a diligent guy, huh?" The waitress came by at that time and Erwin ordered his food. Levi had politely declined to have anything at all but Erwin quickly ordered for him. "It's not good to skip meals." Levi decided to ignore Erwin's comment and read the information on the paper.

"So this is the email from Vestrue Co.?"

"They wanted us to send someone so they could see our progress and also have someone to represent us as a whole." Erwin explained, "so we need someone who's going to give a good impression. They should also tell Vestrue that we're working hard and plan to go through extreme changes over the next year or so."

"So you want me to go with Josh to Hong Kong?"

"Actually," took the paper from Levi's hands to make sure Levi was looking at him in the eyes, "I want you to go with me."