Of one thing I'm sure:

love is supposed change you.

One drink of golden recklessness

from those eyes

the color, the warmth,

of autumn sun's goodnight kiss,

and the world has lit ablaze.

We may leave ash in our wake

but who would notice

with flame so strong

even the fallen stars are reborn.

Eren

After his encounter with Levi, Eren couldn't get him off his mind. He was so adorable…it was like he actually cared for a second. Who am I kidding? Why would he care about me…we barely know each other…oh well, I should just forget about it anyways. That night Eren met up with Armin and Mika and went to a club they found driving around one day after classes ended. Eren and Armin ended drunk off their asses while Mikasa, being the responsible adult, stayed sober so she could take them back to their own dorms.

The next day, Eren woke up with a major hangover. His head poinded and he felt like he was going to vomit. Sitting up, he looked around and soon realized he wasn't in his own room. He decided to get up and look around, thinking he was in Armin or Mikasa's dorm. As he reached the kitchen, he wished he was dead. Levi was sitting in one of the chairs he must have bought, because the college sure didn't provide them.

"Ay, Brat. You're finally awake."

"W-What am I doing in y-your dorm?" Shit. Why the hell was I stuttering?

"You were brought in by your girlfriend or sister or whatever. She asked me to make sure you were ok when you woke up, and when I tried to refuse, she gave this…glare. I wanted to keep my head so I allowed you to stay."

Shit I hope I didn't do anything stupid…

"She's my sister, but t-thanks; I think I'll…uh…b-be going n-now."

"You're not going anywhere, Jaeger. Like I said, I want to keep my head, and if you leave here like that, I surely won't have one long enough to explain to your sister why you look like shit."

"O-Ok…"

"Go take a shower. You can borrow some of my clothes while I get yours washed. And don't make a mess or else you're the one who'll be missing a head."

Eren sighed. Levi was a stubborn asshole. He decided to do what he was told because he believed Levi could kill him. He made it as quick as possible, besides, it was awkward using someone else's shower; especially when his dorm was right across the hall.

He changed into Levi's clothes and went into the kitchen smelling something delicious.

"Ay, Brat, you hungry?"

"Um…a little bit, I guess." Eren felt awkward with in Levi's clothes, in Levi's dorm, along with Levi making him breakfast. Why is he doing this for me? I know Mikasa would say something like that, but she would be fine if I was a little sick. She'd always said I'd learn-even though I of course never did.

A plate that consisted of bacon, eggs, and fluffy pancakes was set in front of him.

"Um…Thanks…"

"You're welcome, Brat.'

"Why do you call me brat?"

"Because you are one."

"What? I am not!"

"Oh, but you are." He saw Levi slightly smirk as he turned around to make more food."

Unconsciously, Eren found himself gloating over Levi's beauty. His back was bare with his muscles showing; his legs were perfectly squeezed in jeans that showed off his ass. Levi turned around and Eren stared at the muscles on his chest.

"Brat! The fuck are you doing?"

Shit what do I do…. Eren felt his face heating up at a rapid pace.

"Uh…um…I w-wasn't doing an-anything…W-What did y-you think I w-was doing…?"

"Well to me it looked like you were gawking at me, Eren." Levi smirked at him again and Eren blushed violently. He actually said my name? He sounded so sexy though…holy hell. Why didn't he just call me brat like always? Oh well. He's probably just fucking with me, besides he is an asshole…

"Ay, Brat, are you going to fucking answer me or not?"

There we go, normal Levi.

"U-um I d-don't know w-what y-you're talking about.."

Eren really wanted to get out of there, but couldn't think of any excuse that would be at least halfway decent to convince Levi.

"You can leave now if you want to." Levi said, practically reading Eren's mind.

"O-Ok. Um..thanks for breakfast…Cya around." And with that Eren left the dorm and went into his own.

"Thank god that's over" He tells himself. After taking a long shower, Eren decided to sleep some more; he was still tired and it might just help this hangover go away. Since it was Saturday, he didn't need to worry about staying up late and going to class.

When he woke up, it was about midnight and he could hear someone tapping at his door.

"Coming!" He snickered, knowing how immature he could be sometimes.

He opened the door to see a face he didn't expect.

"Grisha." Eren grit his teeth and tried not to become violent. His father, Grisha, hated him. At least they had one thing in common, even though it was hatred for each other, it was something.

"Eren, we need to talk."

"OK. Start talking."

"May I at least come in?"

"No." Eren was angry that Grisha had shown up after what he'd done to Eren and his mother.

"Fine. I wanted to tell you that she's dead, Eren."

"She?" Even though he knew exactly who Grisha was speaking of, he wanted to think it wasn't her.

"Your mother, Eren. Suicide. She-"

Eren interrupted him."IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT! WHAT YOU DID TO US! WHY? WHY DID YOU DO THAT! GODDAMNIT GRISHA! LEAVE! AND NEVER SPEAK TO ME AGAIN!" Eren slammed the door in his father's face and sobbed into his hands. He couldn't believe it, yet he could. The way Grisha treated Eren and his mother was cruel. He was a madman, and even worse drunk, so he couldn't blame her. Carla was the one who helped through everything, defended him. She was the reason he went on to college and follow his dreams, and now, she was no longer there. Eren wanted to be angry, but he couldn't. His mother was strong, and she deserved to be away from the crazy man who was his father. Eren shuddered at the word. Father…huh. That's exactly what Grisha never was.

Eren was still sobbing as he heard a knock on his door.

Thinking it was Grisha, he yelled. "I TOLD YOU TO LEAVE SO DO IT GOD DAMNIT!"

"Eren, open up, he left." Recognizing the voice, he opened the door to see Levi, Mikasa, and Armin standing in front of him.

"What do you guys want?" He wiped his face with the back of his hand.

"Come here." Eren let Mikasa hold him and they eventually ended up in the living room.

"I'm so sorry, Eren. I know how much she meant to you." Mikasa was the only one speaking while Armin and Levi sat there awkwardly.

After a while, Mikasa left Eren with Levi, but very reluctantly. She only did it because she had to wake up early to go to work. Being an intern wasn't easy, but she, of course, could handle it well.

Eren really didn't want to do anything Levi had suggested, but he got an idea: cuddling. He knew Levi probably didn't enjoy it, but knew he'd feel at least a little bit better afterwards. To his surprise, Levi agreed to his request and carried him to the bed, since it would be uncomfortable on the couch. They cuddled for hours and Eren soon fell sound asleep.

Note: Once again creds go to Andrea Michelle and her Kalopsia for the poem. Oh, and by the way, I'm really sorry if this is a bad fanfic; it's the first I've written and, as you can tell, I am most definitely not good at this. But thanks so much for reading! The next chapter will be updated soon! Please please please review! Lots of love!- worstexpectations (Tell me if this was too long or just right)