Heeeerre we are! Second Update! So me and Ghousties are totaling barreling through this story, and we're thinking that updates will be fairly regularly around Wednesdays each week. Anyway, hope you enjoy!

Note: We do not own Attack on Titan or any of the characters thusly.

~Aria

-GhoustiesandGhoulies

Eren supposed he should have seen it coming, but even if he had he didn't think he would've been prepared for it. Since telling him of the news of approaching parenthood, Levi had gotten incredibly protective. The small things he had done before the news was nothing compared to what he was doing now. Truthfully, it kind of scared him.

His morning sickness routine continued, much to both of their chagrin. Though occasionally he was able to stay quiet about it and let Levi rest. He felt bad for being one of the causes behind his lover's insomnia.

His stomach was still mostly flat but Hanji assured him that was perfectly normal, she supposed he wouldn't begin showing until 15-18 weeks. Despite the relative flatness, he was already noticing some subtle changes.

Otherwise things continued as normal - Levi did paperwork and oversaw training, Eren helped clean and went to training, and Hanji kidnapped the shifter occasionally to try and figure out more about his condition.

As things kept progressing, the eccentric researcher came to a conclusion: "We need to tell Erwin so he can officially put you on light duty."

Eren had quickly realized the fragility of his state of being. It was unknown territory, so the safer they played things, the less likely there would be any kind of mishaps. "Alright," he conceded, "but I want Levi there. He knows Commander Erwin better… and he's a more credible source."

Hanji pouted, "Are you calling me untrustworthy?"

"No," he replied with a laugh, "just a bit overenthusiastic. The Commander is more likely to believe this is actually happening if we have Levi with us."

"Hmph.. Well can't really argue with that one.."

Together the two of them went to the said Corporal's office. Hanji went to knock on the door - for once - but Eren just opened it and walked in.

Levi looked up expectantly, giving a small grunt when Eren plopped onto his lap. "What do you want brat?"

The shock that the short Corporal hadn't gotten pissed off about their lack of knocking had yet to wear off for Hanji. She gaped dumbly from the door.

"Hanji thinks we need to tell Commander Erwin about me so he can officially put me on "light duty"."

"And this pertains to me how?"

The brunette have him a loving smile, "That man trusts you a lot, so we figured he would believe I'm actually pregnant if you're there to help break the news."

A small smirk appeared on the senior's face, "So you want me to tell him I knocked you up?"

Eren flushed, "Maybe in a more eloquent way but yes - more or less."

"Tch, fine," Levi scoffed, "get up then."

He pouted slightly, crossing his arms, "Where's my kiss?"

Gray orbs rolled with exasperation, "Eren, really?"

"Yes."

Eren let out a small yelp as he was wrenched closer, his pulse echoed dully in his ears.

"You're ridiculous," the other breathed before kissing him deeply.

Hanji let out a long sigh, "And this is how things all started…"

Levi flipped her off as he deepened the kiss.

"Can we go now," she teased, "or do you two need to make sure Levi's seeds were properly planted?"

He glared, "Fuck off, shitty glasses."

The scientist held up her hands in mock surrender, a mischievous smile lighting up her face. "Hey I'm just calling things like I see them. Anyway, we really should go because I know Erwin has a lot to do today. We happen to be in one of his down times."

Reluctantly the lovers parted and stood. "And how do you know his schedule so well," Eren asked suspiciously.

Her glasses glinted mysteriously, "I have my ways, my little titan."

"Stop calling him that, he's not a titan," Levi said sharply with furrowed brows.

"Ehh it's okay, Levi, she means well," the younger consoled quickly.

It didn't deter his glaring whatsoever.

The rest of their walk was spent in quiet. Though Eren was pleasantly surprised when Levi threaded their fingers together. He tossed a slightly disbelieving look to his lover, then beamed when his senior acted like it was habitual and normal.

Erwin's office came up quickly and after being granted entrance, they filed in quietly.

The blonde commander looked up at them with curiosity reflecting in his blue eyes. "Hanji, Levi, Eren," he greeted them, "what can I do for you three?"

"We've got something exciting to tell you!" Hanji exclaimed with enthusiasm. She paused, "Well they have something to tell you! Anyways, we need Eren to be put on light duty."

He raised a brow, "Light duty? Have you injured yourself, Jaeger?"

"N-Not exactly sir… you see… Uhmm.." Eren shuffled nervously, sending a pleading glance to his lover.

"He's pregnant," Levi stated easily, "Hanji doesn't want him doing too much since he's already a risk and we don't know how his body will handle it."

Commander Erwin held up a hand, "Wait, hold on a second... Eren is.. pregnant?"

"Yup!" Hanji exclaimed, "thanks to a handy dandy little concoction I fed him! ISN'T IT EXCITING?!"

He looked imploringly to the raven haired Corporal, "Is he really?"

Levi merely nodded.

"The symptoms are all there," the brunette scientist proclaimed happily, "so I would say yes!" She clapped her hands together, "I'm so proud of myself." Hanji let out a cry when a booted foot found her shin, "Son of a bitch, Levi!"

"Don't think I have let it go that you two shits went behind my back with this," he snapped.

"Mahhhhh but we meant well!"

"Shut your goddamn mouth woman."

Eren looked sheepishly to his superior, "...So may I be put on light duty?"

Erwin was quiet for a long moment before giving a nod, "I suppose it would be best. Hanji will have to write bi-weekly reports on your.. progress."

"Can do," she exclaimed, "anything else!?"

"Yes. This is an evidently delicate situation, it would be best we keep this among the Survey Corps if at all possible. Supreme Commander Zackly will be informed by myself. But no one else should learn of Eren's pregnancy as I can foresee quite a predicament if word of this gets out."

Levi scoffed, "I'll kill anyone who gets too curious."

Commander Erwin couldn't stop a roll of his eyes. "Try for subtlety, Levi."

"Oh I can make a person disappear very quietly if they are fucking stupid and piss me off," he countered.

Eren merely sighed. "Thank you Commander, we'll try to keep things on the down-low."

"I'd very much appreciate that. From all of you."

Hanji gasped dramatically, "What are you implying by that Erwin?"

The titan shifter wordlessly grabbed his lover's arm and left the office and ensuing argument behind. Once they were out, Eren let out a long and weary sigh.

Levi raised a brow, "What's with you?"

A pause, "..Nothing, let's go."

"Don't lie, you know I hate lying," came the sharp retort.

He gave a wistful smile, "As do I and yet we have both lied to each other at some point or another. Funny how that works."

A scowl formed on his lover's lips, "Eren, tell me what's wrong." When he received no reply, Levi halted his motions, "Eren."

"I'm scared," he finally admitted, biting his lip. "When the rest of the Survey Corps finds out…. what if they hate me?"

"Don't they already?"

Eren gave him a hurt look.

"...Sorry. That came out wrong. But, face it Eren, things would be the same as before; some like you and some don't." He shifted a bit uncomfortably, "..And knowing your bratty friends it will make no difference. I just don't see why it matters."

"It matters to me, Levi," he ground out bitterly.

Gray orbs narrowed, "I like you - isn't that enough?"

Eren gave a groan of exasperation, "Of course it's enough but-!"

"Then why does it matter to you if everyone else likes you or not?"

"Well excuse me for thinking it might be nice to be able to walk around without a target on the back of my head! It would just be refreshing to be normal once in awhile but apparently I can't have that," he shouted, stalking off down the hallway.

Levi stood in his wake, feeling conflicted. It was difficult to relate to his lover's situation as he had the opposite problem; everyone had taken a liking to him despite the fact that he hated them all. He let out a small sigh, crossing his arms. It took him only a moment to start off after his distressed brat.

He found him sitting on the roof, staring out over the training fields.

"I'm sorry," Eren said, "I.. shouldn't have yelled."

It was oddly endearing how he would do that - even when he wasn't at fault for things he would apologize for something he had done. Levi sometimes wished he were able to do the same for him, but he found it hard.

Instead of saying anything, he walked up behind his brunette and wrapped his arms around him. Mild relief came to him when Eren reciprocated the hold by placing his hands over his. "It's difficult for me to understand your situation sometimes," he began slowly, "as I don't feel the need for the approval that you do. That being said, I apologize for upsetting you."

"No.. it's not you," came the reply, "it's just that it's happened again - I've suddenly lost control of a situation and am forced to adapt." He took a deep breath in an attempt to settle his nerves, "I wasn't expecting Hanji's serum to actually work but the prospect was appealing because you had said you wanted kids one day… so I did it, not expecting it to work."

Levi looked down at him, "Do you wish it hadn't?"

"For a moment," Eren said with a crack in his voice, "and then I felt so guilty and.. disgusted with myself."

The shorter man tightened his hold a bit as the response hit him fully. The question arose in his mind if his lover was ready for the difficult journey ahead of them. Eren was still pretty young, even if he was legally an adult. "...Do you still wish it hadn't?" He almost feared the answer.

"No," he said immediately, "more so I just feel bad I had wished it hadn't happened." His beautiful eyes were shiny with tears as he looked up at him, "I-I'm sorry, Levi."

Levi shook his head a bit, planting a soft kiss on the other's forehead, "There's nothing to apologize for, idiot. This is.. a lot to take in. I understand that. And if…if you decide you don't want to do this, we can have Hanji take care of it."

Eren turned to him fully and huddled into his chest, "N-No… I don't ever want that.. This is the best thing that has ever happened to us and I'm not taking that away."

"But if you're not ready-"

"Do you love me?" he asked, cutting his Corporal off.

Those steel eyes narrowed a bit, "What?"

He fiddled nervously with the cloth of Levi's button down, "Do you love me?"

"Of course, why is that even a que-"

"Then I'll be fine," he interrupted again, "as long as I have you to love me and Hanji to make sure things go alright, then I'll be fine."

"Stop interrupting me," Levi growled as he kissed him deeply.

Eren felt that he might melt right there.

Their breath was strained when they at last separated. They looked into each other's eyes with a comfortable silence passing between them.

"You'll be fine," Levi stated firmly. He received a gentle smile in response which he very reluctantly returned. He scowled soon after, "Stop that."

The younger cocked his head to the side, "Stop what?"

"Making me act like a brat."

"So it's some kind of bad thing that you're happy?" Eren challenged with a smirk.

Levi flicked his nose, "No, it's just annoying that you so easily find my weak spots."

"Well I think it's fun, in fact I really love the fact that I can get under your skin enough for you to have moments of 'weakness'. It's cute, babe."

"And stop calling me that."

Eren stuck out his tongue playfully, "Not a chance."

Stay tuned till next Wednesday!