Eren lazily dragged his pencil across his canvas that was placed in front of him on the table. His cheek resting in his other palm. He glanced up to look at his subject that was across the school yard. Levi Ackerman, the school bad boy, complete with tattoos, piercings and a cigarette between his lips. Eren's eyes made their way back down towards his page. He accented his hair and darkened his upper lashes, sharpening his jaw line. It was a rough, messy sketch, not meant to be seen by others. He brought his eyes back up to Levi only to be met with stormy grey staring back at him. Eren made no sudden movements, only snapping his sketch pad shut, collecting his things and walking back to the school. He didn't bother looking back.

The bell rang loudly, the shrill sound reaching all corners of the school. Eren didn't move from his place at a back table in the library. He had a free period and decided to spend it doing his homework that was due tomorrow. He stared down at his advanced calculus textbook like it just insulted him. He took off his thick rimmed glasses and placed them on top of his sketch book, off to the side of his homework. He sighed and for the next 15 minutes he worked diligently to finish it. His pencil stopped mid stroke at the sound of the chair across from him sliding out and a body sitting down. He glanced up and blinked in surprise. Sitting not 4 feet in front of him was his earlier subject. Levi had his heavily tatted right arm crossed over his left and his lightly black lined eyes staring into his own teal eyes. Eren stared at him for a moment before deciding if he wasn't going to say anything he would just pretend he wasn't there. He continued working on his assignment until he completed it. He put his homework away and glanced at his phone. 30 minutes had passed with Levi just sitting there watching him. Eren closed his textbook and set it aside. He sat back and lifted his eyes to match Levi's stare. Levi hadn't moved an inch this entire time. Eren studied his face; his pale skin, strong jaw, his sharp, piercing, grey eyes, slightly pouty bottom lip. His black hair fell lightly over his eyes and was parted to the right, his undercut a stark difference from his longer top layer of hair.

"Might as well" Eren mumbled, shrugging. He reached for his sketch book and drew out a pencil from his bag. He glanced up at Levi to see him following his movements with his eyes. Eren opened to a fresh page, tilted his canvas so Levi couldn't see his work, and started to lightly sketch, starting with a rough out line then filled in details, like his eyes and lips. He did a face portrait flickering his gaze up at the stoic face to not miss any details. After a while he got a sketch he liked and put away his pencil replacing it with a thin black pen. He carefully out lined the sketch until all the details were there. He was pleased with how well it was turning out. As he finished that he decided to finish the portrait with shading. He glanced up more frequently now to make it accurate. Finally just as the bell rang to go to your next class he finished. He stared at the portrait for a moment then looked up to match it to Levi. Seeing it as almost identical he quickly wrote a note at the bottom of the picture and carefully removed it from his sketch book. He placed it face down on the table and gathered all his things. He stood up with Levi watching his movements. He looked at Levi for a moment before lightly sliding the drawing towards Levi, and walking away to his next class. Levi didn't go after him or even acknowledge his leaving, favoring instead to stare down at the blank paper in front of him. He reached out and flipped the paper over to see a reflection of himself. His eyes widened slightly at how good it was. Then his eyes skimmed over the note at the bottom.

"You should try smiling every once in a while. See you around." And his signature next to it, as every artist signs their work. Levi smirked.

"Interesting." He said, before standing and making his way towards chemistry.

-.

Eren walked swiftly towards the back of the library to his usual spot. He turned the corner to come face to face with Levi who was sitting in his seat, flicking his thumb over the face of his phone. His position was lax and he appeared quite bored. Levi paused and looked up, locking his eyes with Eren's. Eren had a confused look marring his usually quite handsome face. Why levi was sitting in his place was beyond him. He shrugged and set his things down at the table anyways. He stayed standing and contemplated what he should spend his time doing. Homework? He grimaced at the thought causing Levi to raise a fine eye brow. His eyes roamed over the shelf of fantasy novels in front of him. He skimmed his finger tips over the soft and hard cover books, fingers dipping slowly over the thin and thick bindings. He settled on a book called "fablehaven" and pulled it from the shelf. He read the summary, deciding it sounded interesting enough, he walked back to the table. He pulled out the chair and sat down crossing his legs and rested the open book in his lap. His hand came to his face and slipped his glasses off and put them on the table next to him. He turned so he was parallel with the table and propped his face in his hand, starting to read. A few minutes passed in silence before a rough voice broke it.

"That was a decent drawing you did." Levi commented dryly. Eren glanced up at him curiously, before returning his gaze to his book.

"Thanks" a sound of annoyance left Levi's lips and his hand came out to hit Eren's elbow out from under him. Eren avoided smashing his face on the table, catching himself and looked over at Levi who was frowning.

"I told you to smile, not frown." Eren sighed, closing his book and setting it on the table. He turned so Levi had his full attention.

Levi uncrossed his arms and leaned into the table.

"Where did you learn to draw like that?" He asked.

"I'm self taught." Eren said. Levi raised a thin eyebrow. "What?"

"What do you mean self taught? No one draws that well without some instruction." Levi said, narrowing his eyes.

"What, but I thought it was just "decent"." Eren smirked, loving the way Levi scowled at him, caught in the act.

"Tch" Levi turned his head away, recrossing his arms in front of him.

"Let's just say I can draw that well because I have lots of practice drawing beautiful things." Eren said a small smile lit his features. Levi's scowl morphed slowly into a more flustered face.

"You are very beautiful." Eren complimented. Levi looked away, a slight blush washed over his cheeks, before mumbling,

"You're not so bad yourself." Eren's smile grew.

"Thanks!"

Their conversation drew on, and they slowly got to know each other popping off question one after the other, occational bantering here and there.

"Chocolate or vanilla?" Eren asked.

"Chocolate, strawberries or cherries?" Levi returned.

"Cherries, men or women?" Eren asked not so subtly.

"Men, are you a virgin?" Levi asked smirking at this point.

"No, top or bottom?" Eren leaned forward.

"Depends" Levi said, leaning forward as well.

"On?"

"Who I'm with, and my mood." Levi's sensual voice spoke, his lips came to a stop, inches from Eren's lips.

"Do you have a boyfriend?" Eren asked. That was the only thing keeping him from fulfilling his desire to show Levi the effect he had on him.

"No." Levi said and Eren didn't hesitate to close the distance, crushing his lips against the man opposite him. Levi immediately returned the kiss with just as much if not more passion, climbing over the table and swinging his legs over to straddle Eren's hips, all without breaking the kiss. Eren's tongue slid across Levi's bottom lip before biting it roughly and lightly sucking. Levi's hands came up to wrap around Eren's shoulders and slender fingers threaded through his chocolate locks. Eren's hands found purchase on Levi's sharp hips and squeezed them lightly, relishing in the shiver it enticed from him. His left hand wandered down the side of his thigh, his finger tips ghosting along with feather light touches, and his right slid under Levi's shirt to memorize the feeling of his impressive abs. Levi let out a quiet moan as Eren's hand found a weak spot on that back of his thigh. Eren repeated the motion causing Levi to tremble ano tighten his legs around his hips, panting slightly. Levi's hands gripped his hair and yanked his head back, breaking the kiss and exposing his slender neck to him. Levi's lips kissed his collar bone before lightly nibbling it and slowly dragging his tongue up the side, feeling Eren's Adam's apple bobbed as he tried to wet his suddenly dry throat as Levi tugged slightly on his ear lobe with his teeth. Eren's chest reached out to touch Levi's with every fast breath he took.

"Damn it.. getting me all worked up in the library." Levi said panting to catch his breath as Eren hummed against his neck. Eren's hands tightened around Levi's lower back and pulled him until he was flush against him. His mouth trailed kisses down Levi's soft neck leading down until he found where his shoulder met his neck and gently nuzzled the place, wrapping his arms tighter around Levi's petite but strong waist. Levi sighed and let his arms fall loosely around Eren's shoulders and waited until he caught his breath. They rested like that for awhile, just cuddling in that position, it was very comfortable. Levi felt good, not in a sexual way but he felt good, content. He hadn't felt like this in a long time, his breathing slowed until he was slowly drifting into a state of serene calmness.

"Hey Levi.." Eren mumbled, his breath tickling his sensitive neck.

"Hmm?" Levi said not moving from his comfortable placement.

"You wanna go out sometime?" Eren asked feeling his face heat up. He thought for a moment, contemplating the strange match of him and Eren.

The bad boy and the honor student.

"...sure. If we can sit like this again." Levi said nuzzling back into his spot by Eren's neck. Eren smiled against pale skin.

"I can guarantee that."

-.

A bell chimed, echoing around the small space, before the steady thumping of footsteps was heard as Levi moved to answer the door. He undid the latch and opened it to reveal his boyfriend of 5 months. Eren smiled and held up a box of Levi's favorite tea. Levi let a small smile grace his features and stepped aside to let him in. Eren stepped inside and removed his shoes, setting them neatly next to the door. He made his way through the familiar apartment and went to the living room to set up the movie. A few minutes later Levi came in with two mugs of tea and set them on the coffee table that had been pulled closer to the couch, so they could reach their tea better. Eren laid on the couch with his back leaning against the giant fluffy pillow behind him and his legs spread wide. Levi sat down and made himself comfortable between them, resting his back against Eren's chest and his head in the crook of his neck. Eren straightened his outer leg and draped the massive blanket over them. Eren clicked play on the romantic comedy before wrapping his arms snugly around Levi's stomach. They relaxed into each other and watched the film.

About half way through Eren turned and kissed the side of Levi's head. Levi turned to look at him, a question in his eye.

"I've been thinking.. do you.. want to move in together?" Eren asked timidly, hesitance lacing his voice. Levi's eyes widened. Was he ready for that kind of commitment? I mean it had only been five months since that day in the library. Levi smiled.

"I want to." Levi whispered against Eren's ear. His hot breath fanning over him sending shivers up his spine. Eren raised one hand to Levi's chin and guided him so he could kiss him. They languidly kissed until Levi twisted in his body to face him, laying down along Eren's stretched out form. Eren wrapped his arms tighter around Levi. Levi pulled away, feeling a wetness touch his cheek, and looked at him curiously.

"Why are you crying?" Levi asked concern lacing his voice and slowly wiped away his tears. Eren shook his head and gave him a weak smile.

"It's nothing, don't worry about it." Eren brought his hand up and cupped Levi's cheek stroking it with his thumb. Levi put his hand over his and held it against him.

"Eren, tell me what's wrong." Eren shook his head again and buried his face in Levi's neck.

"I just.. love you so much.. I can barely contain it. His voice was strained and quiet. Levi froze, his body became stiff. Eren felt his change and backed off, rolling him onto his back and onto the couch, and sat on the edge of it. Eren sighed and stood up to walk away.

"I'm sorry" Eren said before retreating to the bathroom, locking himself inside. Levi laid there frozen. He said it, he finally said it, and he froze. Levi finally snapped out of it, anger at himself lighting his features. He quickly sat up and rushed to the bathroom. He rested his forehead against the polished wood,his heart clenched with every quiet cry he heard.

"Eren" he said softly. He heard a muffled sob from inside.

"Please, leave me alone." Eren's voice was weak and barely audible through the door.

"Eren, open the door." He tried the handle finding it locked. "Tch"

"Go away"

"Eren, I will break this door down if you don't open it."

"No you won't. That would cause a mess." Eren scoffed lightly inside.

"Don't test me, brat." Levi said through gritted teeth his annoyance coming through.

"Bite me!" Eren called from inside. Levi took that as an invitation. He went to the next room and retrieved his lock picking set, carefully he unlocked the door and threw it open. Eren was huddled in the corner his arms around his knees and tears streaming down his cheeks. Levi knelt down in front of him and pulled him away from the corner and into his arms, holding him tightly.

He tucked his fingers under Eren's chin and lifted it to get his lips in range and dipped down capturing them in a mind blowing kiss. Eren gasped accidentally letting Levi in. He flicked his tongue against Eren's drawing it into play. Eren moaned softly into the kiss and gradually loosened up. His arms came up and wrapped around Levi's shoulders, while Levi's wrapped around his waist and one through his hair. Levi sat cross legged and pulled Eren to straddle his hips. Eren's arms tightened until his tears finally slowed then stopped. They kissed for a while more, finally Eren felt more than heart break. Levi pulled back slightly to look him in the eyes and took in all the beautiful details of the twin pools of bright turquoise.

"I love you so much, I was overwhelmed and shocked that you said it first. That's why I froze. Please don't be mad at me. I hate it when you're mad at me." Levi pleaded. Eren smiled, his eyes watering slightly.

"I can't be mad at you, have you seen how irresistible you are?" Eren teased, making Levi smirk.

"I want to tell you something." Eren whispered after a while of just string into each other's eyes.

"Anything." Levi said kissing him lightly on the cheek and letting his lips rest there.

"I haven't told you because I was afraid you would leave me for it." Eren tried to explain, Levi nodded slightly but stayed in his place.

"I'm.. I have bipolar disorder. I didn't tell you because there is a stigma about people with mental disorders, that we are all crazy and ticking time bombs ready to go off, and that we are dangerous. But I promise I'm not! I'm medicated, I'm in control, and I would never hurt anyone, especially you!" Eren started to ramble so Levi cut him off with a short kiss.

"I would never leave you for such an idiotic reason. I love you for who you are, your disorder is apart of you, so I love that too. I've never felt threatened or scared and I never will. I love you, Eren jäger. So you're stuck with me." Levi said slowly tucking a piece of hair behind his ear. Eren started to cry again but this time Levi let him, because he knew it was happy tears.