(Levi POV)
I remember about a week ago, the first time I laid eyes on the doe eyed kid, my dreams where different. And the scary part was that some of my dreams consisted of the boy. It was frightening to me because the only time I ever had dreams of anyone was when I was in love with them. Not that I felt anything like that towards this kid but I can't say he didn't intrigue me.
The first thing I noticed was his doe like eyes. They were they most unique shade of green and they got golden flecks in them after changing to more of a turquoise color when he got excited. I know it seems strange for someone who isn't at all interested in the boy to noticed something so small but in my defense, he was standing very close to me when he looked up (or down to me) with a grin on his face and his eyes did that marvelous color change.
At first I didn't know what he was so happy about but after he left my classroom I realized that I had told him I was impressed with him. That had to be it.
The thought of him becoming so happy by what I had said (mind you it was supposed to be more insulting than anything) made me laugh. Louder than usual and I'm not sure why about that either. This kid catches me off guard, I swear.
He is a very interesting person. I really do appreciate interesting people. Boring people, I just stay away from. Him being different, well, it makes me want to be near this kid even more than I should. I need to stay away from him as much as possible. First of all, I already have a feeling I might fall for him. He is really adorable though he seems to be more on the not so bright side. Hell, he probably isn't even gay. Either way, he is my student and is obviously younger than me, judging by the way he was surprised when I told him my age. Even though it can't be any more than 10 years, But at the same time he must be pretty close to a decade younger.
"Levi," I heard Erwin call from his kitchen, "You want a beer?"
"Sure." I called back.
Erwin walked into the living room with two beer cans in hand and tossed one to me. "Here you go, Bud."
"Thanks…" He looked at me suspiciously and instead of sitting in his normal spot, the recliner across from me, he took a seat next to me on the sofa. That being the seat that he only sits in if we have something important to discuss. And right now, apparently it's my face and lack of contributing full sentences into our already normally small conversations. "Nothing's wrong, just leave it."
"Leave what?" He asked innocently and I simply glared at him. He chuckled. "I know there's something wrong so will you just tell me."
I sighed, knowing that if I give in now, I will only feel defeated but if I wait till five minutes later, he will keep vexing me and I will be pissed off as well. "You know that Eren Jaeger kid, don't you?"
"Yeah he and his cute little friend were in my class last semester." He replied dreamily
"That's so gross, don't say it like that. What the hell Erwin? 'Cute little friend'? You sound like a damn pedophile."
He just laughed at me. "Sorry continue."
"Right. Well anyway, I can't stop thinking about this…kid. He is so entrancing and charismatic and well.. you can see the problem with how I'm talking about him right?" He nodded. "Good because it's too embarrassing to talk about and I'm stopping right now. Jesus, this is so unlike me."
His expression softened. "Why is it embarrassing?" He asked and I gave him my best annoyed look.
"Erwin, I shouldn't have to answer that. Maybe you think it's okay to have a crush on a student of yours, like the blonde coconut-"
"Don't you mean the amazingly smart and adorable Armin Arlert." He cut me off.
I cleared my throat. "Yeah sure, but I don't think its okay and what I'm getting at is I'm a nearly a decade older than the kid and he is my pupil."
He stopped for a moment looking thoughtful. He is my best friend and best advice giver so I was willing to wait… even though he will probably say something stupid first.
"Maybe he just doesn't have something that interests you enough to make you want to try."
There it is.
"Who said I even like him?" I questioned.
"We both know you do. And if you want to say you don't like him again…well look at this text here from Armin from yesterday." He said after searching through his phone for a minute then holding it up for me to grab.
"You're texting your student?"
"Ex student." He corrected with a Cheshire grin.
I took the phone without asking anymore pointless questions and read the long text the blonde coconut had sent Erwin.
"Hey, so I don't know if you're busy on the 11th of March but Eren and his band are playing at Club Maria from 9-11 pm. I'm there tech guy so there isn't any way you'll see me but if you watch them play, maybe we can hang out after and go …." Then I stopped reading. I could have been nosey and continued but it really only took me about 2 seconds to read something that Erwin knows that. Plus, I ain't no damn snoop.
"So your purpose of showing me this was to.." I trailed off so he could answer my unspoken question.
"Well, did you know he was a musician?"
"No." I paused for a moment. "What does he play? Did the blon- I mean, Armin say?"
He narrowed his eyes playfully the chuckled. "Interested now are we?"
I snorted, "Shut up and answer the damn question. Please?"
"I have got say, you pick em' good. He just so happens to be the lead guitarist and lead singer of the band."
Ugh. He is cute and talented? Smart….we shall have to wait and see about that one.
"So you think he is cute."
"I guess."
"And apparently, he is talented."
"…I guess."
"Do you like him?"
"Don't know yet."
"Yes!" He exclaimed.
"What? Jesus, stop freaking yelling."
"There was a 'yet'. So you know what that means." He paused while thinking then got a shit eating grin on his face. "Are you just trying to suppress your feelings because he is like, three feet taller than you?"
I make a noise akin to a growl. "Shut the hell up you big ass tree." I hissed and he almost shit himself laughing. I did even crack a smile.
About three minutes later he wiped a tear away and then spoke up. "You want to go grab a burger or something?"
"Sure."
(Eren's POV)
"Hey turn around." I whispered to Armin with a grin on my face.
He did and looked back at me with his face gradually getting redder. He tried to hide by putting his head down but it was no use, I was sitting right here and I'm pretty sure Erwin already saw me, then the head of blonde hair on the table.
"Why are you hiding? I thought you guys were texting last night. Aren't you guys like, cool?"
He lifted up his head to answer me, "I look like crap Eren-"
"Shut up, I look like crap, you look amazing…just take off your glasses."
He smiled, "Okay, thanks. And it's just your hair, you always look good. Lucky"
I smiled and looked up again to see Erwin walking towards an empty table next to us…With a pair of legs behind him that I could see through his legs. I couldn't see the person however; they must have been really short. Erwin and mystery person arrived at the table and when the tall blonde turned to the side to slide into his chair, there appeared Levi from behind him.
Holy shit he is so short compared to Erwin. Ha. Wait, my hair looks like crap. Oh no.
I didn't look like Levi noticed me yet so I quickly ran my fingers through my hair in attempt to try and tame the brown locks.
Then he looked up to meet my gaze that I hadn't realized I had been keeping on him. Oh shi-
"Hi Armin, Eren." Greeted Erwin. I nodded in response as Armin took Erwin's extended hand.
I looked up to Levi to find him looking down at his menu. I still had to try though.
"Hi Mr. Ackerman." I tried. Surprisingly enough, he looked up. A small smile played on Erwin's and Armin's lips. Why? I don't know.
What surprised me more though was that he actually answered me with a greeting as well.
"Hello Eren. 'Mr. Ackerman' is so formal. Try Levi outside class."
What? I was in utter shock. He just gave me permission to call him Levi. Oh my sweet Jesus.
"A-are you sure?" I asked.
"Did I stutter?" Damn isn't he sweet?
"Okay, Levi." I said with a smile, regardless. I loved the way it rolled of my tongue.
By the time Erwin and Levi had ordered, Armin and I had finished our food. We were waiting for the bill when Erwin spoke up.
"So I hope you don't mind Eren, but I was told about how you are going to be preforming at Maria and told Levi earlier today."
I stopped mid breath and turned to look at Armin with an 'are you kidding me?' look and he just shrugged. I can't really say anything, I mean he does do our sound so I guess he can invite whoever he wants.
"But," Levi cut in, " I don't know if I can make it yet. Don't freak out brat." Levi said, breaking me from my trance.
I nodded towards Levi for him to know I had heard him since I couldn't come up with syntax at the moment. It seems while I was in shock that the bill had come and gone leaving Armin to pay for it. "Armin we were supposed to split."
He leaned in and whispered, "I know but I owe you. Sorry. I didn't know they were close." He said with an apologetic smile.
Armin rose and I followed suit. He shook Erwin's hand then waved good bye to Levi and I just waved to them both then followed Armin out of the burger joint. On the drive back to the dorm we listened to music as usual and then on came a song by Acceptance.
It was my favorite song by them. At that moment, an idea sparked. Our band always closes with a cover of a song by each of our favorite bands, and this time it was my turn. After the cover, they play the actual song in the club or restaurant or whatever and everyone dances. The lyrics were perfect.
We still had some time before we made it back so I replayed it and listen to the chorus.
'Could this be out of line? (Could this be out of line?) To say you're the only one breaking me down like this. You're the only one I would take a shot on, keep me hanging on so contagiously.'
I looked over to Armin who seemed to be reading my mind. "You haven't picked the cover song yet, have you?" He asked with a small smile.
"Nope."
"Perfect."
He was right, It was perfect. Now I just hope Levi will be there.
Hey everyone, thanks for reading. I'm posting early because I've been up all night and can't sleep. The song is
Contagious by Acceptance
I really suggest you listen to it and hope you guys like this chapter. Sorry it's so short and rushed. Please tell me what you think.