"Guys, I know what song we should cover at our performance." I turned to face all of them. Jean was sitting on the sofa next to Reiner who had a blushing Bertholdt on his lap. I found it strange since Bert was the taller of the two.

"W-what is it, Eren?" Asked Bert, timid as always.

"What do you guys think about Contagious by Acceptance?" I finally responded, hoping Jean wouldn't say something stupid about my choice or that Reiner wouldn't ask a question. I wasn't too worried about Bert since he wasn't one to say anything unless he really didn't like a song, but none of them knew about Levi and I hoped to keep it that way.

"It's a good song. I like the bass part." Jean said surprisingly. "I'm just glad you didn't pick some crap song." That was way better than I expected from him.

"I like it too. Nice drums in it." Was Bert's small contribute and I'm pretty sure that's all he would have to say.

"I Agree. It is an awesome song," Said Reiner. He paused then made direct eye contact with me, "but did you have a reason to choose that particular song?"

Okay so sometimes I wish all my friends were as oblivious as Jean when it came to romance. That may sound rude but seriously; He is still too blind to see hat Marco wants him and has wanted him since like freshman year in high school. But I knew either Reiner or Bert would catch on, though I only had to worry about dealing with questions from Reiner.

They were all looking at me now, waiting for my response. I have to say something. Come on Eren, think. "Well it's just my favorite song by them and I think we sound good covering Acceptance?" Shoot, why did I turn it into a question? I didn't mean to.

"Well… okay." Said Reiner. "So when should we practice next?"

"How about now?" asked Jean. "Unless you guys are busy."

We all looked at each other and shrugged our shoulders as if to say we had nothing better to do and we were available. We spent the rest of the day practicing our hardest to get the song down and then ran through the whole show. The next few weeks were going to be hell since we had to make this perfect. It is going to be our biggest gig yet and we were all psyched.

When we were done we said our good byes quickly as Jean and I left Reiner's parent's house to go back to our dorms. Bert was going to stay over I assumed since Reiner's parents were out of town.

"Hey Horse-face, can I get a ride back with you?"

He glared at me. "How did you even get here? Where is your car?"

"Well I walked here since it was only a mile away, but its dark out and my car is being borrowed by Mikasa."

"Ugh, fine. Get in, dickweed ."

I smirked. "Is that all you got? Dickweed?"

"Shut up, I'm tired."

I simply nodded. The drive back was in silence but it wasn't really uncomfortable nor would I categorize it as comfortable. It was just silent. But, for Jean and I it was normal. We weren't the best of friends. I mean at most, we tolerated each other but we always had each other's backs.

We made it back to the dorms and we had to walk together a little ways since our rooms were in the same building. He shared a room with Marco who was probably still up; waiting to make sure he got back safe. He is such a saint and obviously has the hots for Jeany boy here. Everyone could see except for Jean. Either that or he is pretending he hasn't noticed in hopes that Marco will give up.

Suddenly, He turned and stopped to look at me. I was on his right side and we were in a silent hallway. It all happened so fast I didn't know what to do. Within the next second Jean had pushed me up against a wall and his lips were on mine while his hands were pinning my wrists above my head.

It wasn't exactly a forceful kiss but more of a desperate one. I figured I should push him off now but as I tried to, he off he just griped my wrists to the point of making me gasp and he took the opportunity to slip his tongue into my mouth. I bit down forcefully on his tongue and he pulled back immediately.

"Ow! Why the hell did you do that?" He asked in shock as if I had just kissed him.

I felt something in me explode. "What did I do? No, what did you just do? Why would you do that?"

He sighed, "First of all, I'm sorry. I just need someone to get my mind off Marco. I can't have him and I don't deserve him." He looked so heartbroken that I almost completely forgot about the kiss.

"Are you seriously that stupid Jean?" He looked up at me with gilt in his eyes as well as confusion. "Marco likes you; he has for like, ever. But he is so nice that he won't ask you so you don't feel obligated to say yes to him."

He looked shocked by what I had just said. "R-really? Are you sure?"

I rolled my eyes and let a small smile creep onto my face. "You really didn't know?"

"Of course I didn't! If I did I wouldn't have kissed you." It looked like the realization of what he had just done hit him. "Oh Eren, I'm sorry. I really screwed up I'm so-"

"Shut up Jean. You know how you can make it up to me?"

"How?"

"Get in your room, brush your teeth and kiss Marco."

He blushed and then paused. "Brush my teeth?"

"Yeah, your mouth smells like horse shit. In fact, go shower."

He laughed and punched me in the arm playfully. "Thanks. Can we um.."

"Never speak of this again?"

"Yeah."

"But you know I am going to tell Armin, right?"

"I know." He said and I laughed.

"Okay well, have a good night. And kiss that boy with so much passion he will tear up."

He chuckled, "Sometimes I forget what a great friend you are. Thank you."

"Of course. Bye Horseface."

"Bye shit head."

We parted ways and honestly, I wasn't even mad. I just wanted to go shower and watch a movie with Armin on his laptop. I made it back to my dorm in one piece and knocked on the door since I was too lazy to pull out my keys. Armin opened it within seconds.

"Hey." He greeted. "Too lazy to pull out your keys again?"

"Hey, and yeah. How was class? You just go back didn't you?"

"Yea and it was good. When is anatomy not fun though?"

"Mmmph."

"Wanna watch a movie?"

"After I shower."

"Mrs. Doubtfire?" He asked already knowing my answer.

"Hell yes."

I had walked into the room at this point and was pulling out my clothes for my shower while talking to him.

"Oh Eren, I have something important to tell you before you go."

I turned to face him, "What is it?"

"Well today I went to check out this book store I never went to, it was awesome by the way. I saw Levi there. I thought maybe I would tell you so you could go tomorrow and like stalk him or whatever."

I let an amused breath escape my nostrils. "Are you calling me a stalker?"

"That is exactly what I am calling you." He smirked.

"Whatever." My stomach growled and I looked up at him.

"I'll make a run to McDonald's. Four McChickens?" He asked.

"You know me too well."

"I know, see you later."

"Later." I called after him.

As he walked out the door, I walked into the bathroom to shower. I probably smelt like death, or at least that's how I felt. The first thing I did when I got into the bathroom was brush my teeth. Twice. I didn't take too long in the shower since I was incredibly hungry and McDonald's is only 2 miles away but I did make sure I was clean.

I was seriously considering going to the book store tomorrow but I still had to ask Armin one more question before I could. By the time I got back to the room Armin had put the bag of food down on his desk. He had his shoes off sitting crisscross applesauce on his bed with his laptop on his lap. Yes, I really just said crisscross applesauce in my head.

I had one hand occupied by a towel that I was using to dry my hair and the dirty clothes in my other hand. "Hey, you know you didn't have to wait for me to start eating."

He looked up momentarily from his screen, "I know but I needed to find the movie. I just got back anyway."

"Don't shred my hopes in a blender, I thought you were being nice for once and waiting for me." I placed my hand on my heart dramatically and gripped my shirt in my hand as I flopped next to him on his bed.

He giggled, "Quit being so dramatic you dork."

"Okay fine. I have a question though."

"What is it?"

"Did um Levi see you at the book store?"

"Nah, I hid from him pretty well."

"You sure?"

"When am I not?"

I laughed, "Okay thanks."

"Yep. Now come on, I'm hungry and want the watch some Robin Williams. Next time you'll get your dose of Neil Patrick Harris but I need this."

I almost started crying laughing "I swear you get more entertaining the later it gets."

"My specialty."

We grabbed our food and ate. Then we sat across his bed to watch the movie. I fell asleep before it was over.

I woke up to the sun shining in my eyes. It turns out I fell asleep on Armin's bed and Armin had moved onto mine in the middle of the night. Armin was already up and getting ready as I looked across the room to see him turn and wave to me.

"Good morning." He said.

"What time is it?"

"Eight."

"Ugh."

He walked over to my dresser and pulled out a pair of grey skinny Jeans and a tight black v-neck and tossed them to me.

"Get up and get ready, we need to stop at The Sina Café to get three frapes."

"Three?" I asked sitting up and rubbing my eyes.

"Yes three. One for you, one for me and another one 'for me'."

"Explain your master plan please."

He shook his head as he watched me stretch and strip off my shirt. "I will hide outside in your car and wait to see Levi. When I do, I will text you because you will be inside with two coffees. You will walk up to him and start small talk. Offer him the coffee and say it was for me since I told you to meet me there and pick up coffees on the way, but also say you can just go take me to get another so you don't sound like a dick. And don't forget to ask about the Concert."

I smiled, grateful he was my best friend because I didn't know what I would do without him. "Sounds great."

"I know." He grinned. "Now hurry up, I saw him there at 9:30 yesterday."

It took me a total of ten minutes to get myself to look presentable and another five to get to my and start the engine. We stopped at Sina like Armin said to and got the three drinks. Then Armin directed me to the book store.

"Okay Eren, go." He said while forcing the two drinks I needed into my hands.

I got out of the car and walked up to the double doors. Once I stepped inside, the smell of new books smacked me in the face and it was wonderful. I walked around the first book tables I saw so I didn't look too suspicious but also had a good view of the door.

I then got a text from Armin.

Armin: I see him parking, be ready.

Only a minute later Levi walked in. It didn't seem like he noticed me yet so before I lost my nerve I decided to walk up to him. My legs were shaking as I felt a swarm of bees in my stomach and a musical number automatically came to mind.

'What is this feeling so sudden and new? I felt the moment I laid eyes on you.'

Stupid 'Wicked'. Man I love that musical.

Before I knew it, I was standing two feet from him, except his back was to me. Oh damn, he has a great a-

"Eren, I know you are behind me. What do you want?"

I froze up. I didn't know what to say. I forgot the lines from the scenario I had played in my head at least ten times in the past 30 minutes.

"Uh hey L-Levi. I just kinda saw you over here and thought I would come over and say 'hi'. So…hi."

You. Are . Such . A Loser, Eren.

"Hi." He turned to face me, "I hope you don't mind me asking but, why are you here?" He tilted his head to the side and I thought I might melt.

"Umm.. Well I was supposed to meet Armin here and I guess I came too early."

"Is that who the extra coffee is for?" He questioned.

"Yeah but you can have it if you want. I can always buy him another." Okay I'm getting the hang of this.

He hesitated a moment and almost looked like he was going to reject it. I felt so dumb for even going along with this.

"Sure, thanks." He said to my relief, taking the full cup from my hand.

"No problem." Time for the big Question. "I know you said you weren't going to go to the concert, but I needed to ask you something."

"Okay?" He cocked an eyebrow while looking annoyed. I really hope this doesn't piss him off.

"Will you go to my band's concert?" I rushed it all out in one breath.

He waited a minute. His facial expression changed from one of annoyance into one of amusement. I am so confused.

"Are you asking your teacher out, Jaeger?"

I could feel my face heat up. "N-no! I was just inviting you personally."

" You have got nerve kid, so I will think about it, but I have to go. Bye, Eren." He said with the look of amusement still on his face. He turned to walk away before I could give him a proper good bye.

"Bye." I called out lamely.

I walked back out to the car after Levi had left and Armin texted saying it was all clear.

"What did he say?" Armin asked the second I shut the door.

I sighed. "He said he would think about it. He probably thought I was so lame. He looked like he was about to laugh the most bitter laugh you can imagine."

"He probably thought it was cute."

"In my dreams."

I just had to prepare myself mentally for the next time I had to face him. I realized I had his class tomorrow.

"Eren?"

I turned to look at him. "What?"

"Are you going to give up?"

I thought for a second again about the possibility of Levi being mine. "Hell no."

Guys, All your feedback makes me so happy and some of the private messages I have gotten are so sweet. since I have uploaded the last chapter and this one in less than a week each, I need to take a break and focus on school (virtual school). I'll be working on it though guys so anyway, Thank you all, just you reading my work means the world to me!