Edit: Alright guys. I've read some of your reviews and I've already written more scenes over the course of the weekend but I just need to figure out how to put them all together. I'll do the best I can. :)
After a few hours of lying awake, sleep eluding him, Levi stands slowly and quietly - not wanting to wake the children. He stands at the doorway for a moment and looks back to the three sleeping forms. They look beautiful and peaceful under the light of the moon. The boys seem to have shifted back into their human form, sleeping beside each other, while Mikasa is somewhat half shifted. Her serene face remained human while little furry feet stuck out from beneath the blanket and a furry arm thrown on top of her brothers protectively. With a last glance to make sure that they were still sleeping soundly, he closes the door silently and walks to the kitchen. There, he sits at the table alone. With the light of the moon, he looks longingly at the chair in front of him, where Mikasa likes to sit. And slowly his eyes start to well up, coming from deep within his chest, the familiar throb of ache as he reminisces the memories that bring him joy and pain in one breath.
"Levi, this is delicious! Where did you learn to cook like this?"
"You are easily impressed with me. I only learned the basics to sustain myself since I live alone." Levi says flatly coupled with a flat stare at Erwin, sitting in front of him. "You are easily impressive" Erwin replies smoothly, without hesitation, a coy smirk on his lips. Levi narrows his eyes at the taller man, "Tche" he utters dismissively, embarrassed. Erwin laughs softly to himself as he continues eating, 'How cute', he thinks tenderly.
He's late. 'How irritating' Levi thinks as he stands in front of the café. He waits. He waits even when the multitude of shoppers diminish to a few stragglers on their way home. He waits even when the staff of the café start closing up. When he gets tired of standing he sits on the ground in front of the café, bending a knee to his chest, and rests his arm on top of it. Filthy, he thinks with a mistrustful glance at the floor. And he waits even when they dim down the street lights for the night. As he lays his head on his arm, resting on his bended knee, he hears footsteps approaching and he tenses. When the footsteps stop in front of him, he relaxes his shoulders and says as he's looking up "You're late. Did you get constipated or something?"
Erwin looks down at him with a guilty expression combined with amazement. "I'm sorry Levi, I've let you down." You didn't have to wait for me, he thinks in admiration. Levi gazes, with narrowed eyes, at blonde man. And he shakes his head as he moves to stand, "You said you'd be here. I believe you." He takes the hand that Erwin offers and flushes when Erwin doesn't let go. Feeling a flutter in his chest, he responds by tightening their hold. "Hey, old man, feed me, I'm hungry." And he starts walking in the direction of their apartment, pulling Erwin behind him.
But after only a few steps, he lets out a sound of surprise as he is pulled back into a warm chest. He looks up questioningly, "Erwin, what-"interrupted with a kiss. A gentle press of Erwin's lips to his that must've lasted only a few seconds but felt long enough for him to melt into it. A dark brow twitches, a little peeved when he realizes that Erwin had bended his knees by a lot to come down to his level. He feels Erwin reach to place large warm hands on his face. One hand, gently on each side. And slowly, Erwin pulls back, gently breaking their kiss, standing again at his full height, looking at the shorter man with great affection and wonderment. "I think I'm in love with you," he whisper softly.
Swiftly, a red flush forms on Levi's face and he turns away "Tsk. Idiot." He says while covering a hand over his tingling lips, suddenly shy. But he reaches back to hold Erwin's hand and starts pulling the other man again, "Feed me." And hearing the endearing, amused rumble of laughter coming from the taller man behind him, he smiles to himself and silently thinks "I think I love you, too."
"Levi, let's go for a walk."
Levi glances up at Erwin, who was standing by the door, ready to go outside. As he stands from the table, he looks out the window. It's pouring rain. Questioningly, he swivels his head at Erwin as he gets his coat. While Erwin holds the door for him, he directs a pointed stare toward the taller man, as if to say 'Why now? Can't you see all that rain?' Erwin laughs quietly to himself as he locks the door. Falling more and more in love with Levi and his faith in him.
They walk to the park with Levi's right hand gently encased in Erwin's larger left hand. Companionably silent, under the umbrella that Erwin holds up, they walk on familiar pathways. Given the weather, there didn't seem to be anyone else around. Levi patiently waits for Erwin to gather his thoughts, knowing that there must've been something important on his mind. And after a few more minutes of silence, finally, he hears a soft sigh comes from Erwin's lips. As if what he was about to say, had been a long time coming. Like something he had pondered on and prepared to do for quite a while now. "Levi. There's something I must tell you." Levi squeezes his hand to show his attention as they continue their walk.
"Daddy?"
Startled, Levi hastily wipes his face dry. He looks to the window to see the grey tinge of the sky with the upcoming day. He'd been up all night, he realizes. And sniffling quietly, he holds his arm out to his child. "What is it, Eren? You're up early today." The little boy sits quietly for a moment, on his dad's lap. Then slowly, he reaches his little hands to hold Levi's face, swollen from his crying. Holding firmly, Eren pulls to move Levi's head so that it rests on his own shoulder "It's alright, Daddy. It's alright." He says comfortingly as he strokes his daddy's hair.
Levi reaches around, embracing Eren firmly in his arms as he rests his own head on Eren's shoulder. And he is reminded of all the times he comforted his baby in this way, tenderly murmuring those same words. It's alright, Eren. It's alright. Gently stroking his hair. Lightly he lifts his head, kissing Eren's cheek in gratitude, "I'm alright now. Thank you Eren." Bright green eyes light up, and a smile at his dad, knowing he had done well.
"Would you like to go to the park this morning?" He asks, smiling with tired, red and swollen-from-crying eyes.
"Yes Daddy!" He wriggles from his dad's lap.
"Why don't you go wake your brother and sister and we can all go." He calls out as Eren excitedly run back to their bedroom.
Early in the morning, the sky a light greyish colour, he takes them to the park. To the unpopular field at the farthest end of the property. Barely anyone goes there because the field is overgrown with patches of tall grass that no one takes care of. There, he lets them run in whatever form they wish. He sits on a lopsided bench at the edge of the field and watches his children run as wolves, adorably still dressed in warm clothing.
Mikasa is the fastest, she is tallest of the three and has the most control. Eren is a close second and Armin is the slowest. They are playing some sort of tagging game. Judging from the actions of the other two, Eren must be 'it'. Mikasa is quickly running away from her brother, laughing freely as she goes. And Armin, brilliant Armin makes himself disappear; for what he lacks in speed, he makes up in cleverness. While Eren is distracted in chasing after Mikasa, Armin slinks low to the ground. Certain that he is small enough to be covered in the tall grass. There, he remains unseen.
Mikasa, the eldest, has great control. She shifts quickly and fluidly back and forth, from wolf into human, whenever it is advantageous. Her body is human, though covered in her dark brown fur, as she makes a sharp turn. Perfectly executing the sudden change in direction, she jumps over Eren, once again in her wolf form. Suddenly, she comes to a stop. Eren, who was still chasing after her, knocks into her, not expecting the halt. The dark brown puppy shakes himself and looks questioningly at his sister. Mikasa had dropped her nose low and was sniffing at the ground.
When he realizes what his sister is doing, Eren yips excitedly and joins in. A new game. They both sniff the ground around them and Mikasa must've caught onto the scent first because now she seems to be going in a fixed direction. Eren follows her but as he looks ahead in the direction they're going, he notices movement. He laughs excitedly, "found him!" and sprints toward the target. Mikasa raises her head and follows after her little brother.
"Hahahahhahaha!" the three burst laughing as the older siblings pounce on little Armin. A howl of victory erupts from Eren, and the other two follow suit."Awoooooooo!"
As Levi sits on that bench, with the sky alight from the rising sun, he thinks on his decision from the night before. And hearing the laughter and joy from his children only solidifies his resolve. He calls out to them, "Hey kids." And the three puppies, still sniggering enjoyably, trot up to where he's sitting. They come to sit in front of him, puppy ears pointed and listening attentively. Three puppy heads looking up to him in curiosity.
"Do you want to be human or wolf?" Adorably, they tilt their heads to the side, not quite understanding the question. Laughing softly to himself, Levi looks up to the sky, brighter now, with a tinge of pink. A slow smile forms on his lips.
At twenty-six years old, he is pale and small with three children and dark bags underneath his eyes from exhaustion. But in this moment he is beautiful. The sun cannot compare to the soft smile on his thin lips that brightens his face. "I was thinking of moving. To a place where you can choose to be whatever you want."
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"This is our new home now. Do you like it?"
"Yes, Daddy!"
"I love it here, Dad!"
"It's wonderful!"
Note: I was kinda rushing on this chapter because I promised that I would post this weekend but I'm not sure how I feel about it. I thought I could finish this story with just these three chapter but I've edited so many scenes out because I thought they didn't fit quite right.
I really don't know guys. Do you think this ended okay? Or should I write something as a sequel..? or something... I might fix a few things later when I find them. Mmm, well. I hope you enjoyed it anyway. Thank you for reading. I hope you leave me some feedback. I depend on you to improve my writing. :)