Sorry it took so slow to upload, but, hey, I did it! Go me! Pretty much all of this is how I view Levi, try not to get your panties in a twist if you disagree. Anyways, I'm having such a fun time writing about these cute babies in love. Enjoy, favorite, review, whatever. I love you all for bothering to read this garbage. Btw, I have really proofread any of this story. Once i'm done I'll go over it and maybe fix it.

Busy days were always the hardest. They were a complete blur of panic, rushing customers to and from needles, and hearing the constant ring of appointments being made. It was good and all for business, but there was only so much Eren could take. And so, when the chaos was all over, he'd naturally find himself collapsed over his desk. His ass was still technically in his chair, but he was probably leaning forward and bit much, and his arms were splayed across the cool wood. Eren's cheek pressed against it as he let out a steady exhale, trying to calm his absolutely wrecked nerves. It was Friday—Thank God— and he always closed his shop on Saturday and Sunday. He just never got traffic during the weekend, which he could never understand.

Armin suddenly ran into his office, glasses awry as usual and hanging dangerously to the side. He was bouncing on the balms of his feet again, like some little kid. Eren blinked, barely showing recognition of the blonde. "Yeah?" He mumbled wearily, mismatched eyes showing exhaustion. Armin smiled gently, calming down the whole bubbly vibe he always had going on.

"Sorry, Eren," He started, and used his index and middle finger to slide his glasses back into their proper spot. He always looked like a nerd when he did that, and the sweater vests didn't help. But somehow the tats seemed to even it all out. "There's a guy who wandered in looking for you. I tried explaining that we're closed, but he wouldn't stop prying. It's the guy from next door, right?"

The brunet dramatically brightened at that, flinging himself up from the desk and hastily straightening himself out. Standing, he adjusted his V-neck and open hoodie, smoothing his hair down somewhat. Exhaustion be damned, he'd catch himself some time with Levi no matter what. "Yeah! I know him! Thanks, Armin!" He grinned from ear to ear, lightly pushing past Armin to exit the office, and ran down the hall. The blonde blinked, only a little surprised by his reaction. He shook his head and smiled, going to one of the other rooms to collect his things so he could go home.

Eren made it to the reception desk where Mikasa still sat, silently tapping her fingers across her keyboard in a determined fashion. She didn't even glance up at the punk. Levi wasn't standing too far off; adjacent to the desk he was standing somewhat by the door. His usual apron wasn't on him; instead he donned a hoodie that was way too freaking big for him. He was already short, but in it he was dwarfed dramatically. The sleeves hung over his hands completely, and he was practically swimming in it. Eren smiled at what it read, though. It was a favorite band of his, Bring Me the Horizon. He could hardly believe it, or the skinny jeans, or the motherfucking converse. Perhaps Levi wasn't just a flower-loving hippie. The brunet smiled cheekily, waving in order to catch the older's attention.

"Hey you," Levi scratched awkwardly at the back of his neck, having to push up his sleeve somewhat in order to do it. Two words came to mind for Eren right about now, which were cute and adorable. Eren crossed his arms over his chest, and beamed all the more when Levi actually had to look up to see him. He scowled somewhat in turn. "Anyways, you big oaf," Levi mimicked him and crossed his arms over his chest, staring up at the other with fire in his eyes.

"Want to get some coffee?" He asked awkwardly, glancing down to fidget somewhat in the too-fucking-big hoodie that made him look absolutely ravishing. Eren nodded vigorously, perhaps a little too up for it. "Definitely. I'll pay, you pick the place?"

"Sounds good to me."

And, with that, Levi grabbed Eren by one of his long-ass arms and started to drag him out of the shop. Eren glanced over his shoulder at Mikasa, who smirked and gave him a thumbs up, mouthing 'Get some!' as they departed. Eren shook his head, smiled in turn, and let himself be pulled along by the smaller.

It didn't take much to discover why Levi acted like such an ass sometimes. He was grouchy, angry, and generally unpleasant on most days. But Eren could see right through it as if he was made of glass. Levi was just a stubborn little trash baby who didn't know how to deal with normal people or human interactions. Which, Eren didn't mind. They had all the time in the world for this. Levi could get adjusted in time, and maybe he'd tolerate Eren slightly better. He wasn't sure what to call what they had going on now, however. They had only known each other for a couple of days, but they hung out just like old buddies. But the way Levi acted.. Well. The smaller was a bit possessive, and held tightly onto Eren's arm half the time they were in public. He definitely didn't like sharing. Eren thought it was charming, however. And so, they just let it all happen. Neither of them minded what was happening, anyways. It felt completely and utterly right.

Eren's and Levi's fingers entwined together as they walked a few blocks to a small corner coffee shop, which the older had picked out. Eren simply nodded and followed his lead. They stepped in as the door made a light chiming noise, and they let go of each other so that they could file in one at a time.

They just ordered regular coffee; black, but Levi had his with at least a dozen sugar packets. If not more. They sat across from eachother in a little booth; not saying much, but feeling the hot liquid's steam on their cheeks and listening to the baristas faintly chat in the background. It was calming, nice, and just a generally wonderful atmosphere for a date. Wait, was that was this was? Eren couldn't be too sure, and he wasn't keen on asking Levi.

Eren cleared his throat, took a sip of coffee, and leaned forward slightly to catch Levi's attention; he was busy stirring in another sugar packet and pushing his sleeves either up or down every few minutes. The older glanced up at him, eyebrow raised.

"I see you're wearing one of my bands."

Levi scoffed, and rolled his hues at that. He already knew that, and it was one the main points of wearing it.

"No shit. I like 'em too, believe it or not."

Eren beamed, and Levi pinched the bridge of his nose in slight irritation. "That's awesome!"

"Yeah, yeah." Levi shrugged, wrapping his hands around his cup and taking a long sip, he made a contented face at the hot coffee going down. "So I've been thinkin'. You run a tattoo shop. Or piercing shop. Both. Whatever. Anyways,"

Eren perked up at that, genuinely peaking in interest.

"I've been meaning to get a lip piercing done. I was wondering if you could do it?"

The brunet looked slightly taken aback, but he grinned like a fool and nodded his head in reply. Although, he wasn't sure if he could handle being in that close proximity to the other's mouth for that long, or if he could actually go through sticking a needle though that precious pink skin.

"Where do you want it, and what time can you come in?"

Levi shook his head, chuckled, and used his thumb to gesture to the spot. It was on the right side of his mouth, which wouldn't get in the way too much. If it was in the middle, then they'd have a harder time kissing. Wait, what? Eren mentally facepalmed at that thought, cheeks heating up. He definitely shouldn't be thinking like this.

"I also kinda wanted a ring, if possible. But just one of those bead thingies would work too."

Eren was barely listening now, and was busy trying to not smack himself upside the head. God, he acted like such a teenager sometimes. But the thought of Levi's soft lips on his made his head spiral out of control.

"Yeah," He managed with a cracked voice and a weak smile. "I can do it."