One would think that after he had to share his secret with his closest friends, Eren wouldn't be nervous about telling the rest of the squad. After all, as opposed to Mikasa, they were not very likely to try and kill his mate.

Wrong.

Eren was a nervous wreck by the time he arrived to breakfast (late, as he was kind of busy losing his guts earlier in the morning) and he wasn't sure how he'd deal until evening when they agreed to gather the squad for a meeting. The omega was a little put off by how nervous the prospect of talking about his pregnancy made him. He never used to care about stuff like this. He was never shy with sharing his opinions or admitting to stuff he didn't regret – and he definitely didn't regret this. Nervousness was a foreign concept to him since the concern of angering his parents fell away.

But he was still nervous and the fact he didn't know why only made it worse. He wondered if this was the famous hormones issue that every pregnant person and their surroundings had to deal with. Or maybe it was the protective instincts since he was aware that the more people knew, the more danger his child faced.

He didn't know. But it pissed him off.

And so, the whole of Survey corps soon wondered why the shifter was so irritable today and as a result, most people avoided him like the plague. And ironically, the space he was given and the fear in some people's eyes as he fumed past them only made it worse.

Armin tried to talk to him, to calm him down, but after being snapped at a few too many times, he came to the conclusion that it would be safer to leave his friend be.

Levi telling him to "Calm the fuck down," during training seemed to work for short periods of time, but soon enough Eren was back to his annoying mood and Levi could only rub at his eyes and sigh.

By lunch time, Jean had enough. He aggressively strode over to the shorter boy before they called off their cleaning to go eat, having to resist the urge to punch him in the face when he was close enough for all the shit he was pulling today. Instead he only took a deep breath, grabbing Eren by the collar and dragging him out of sight and hearing range of the others who were with them.

"What the hell is wrong with you, Jaeger?" he growled in Eren's face.

"Nothing's wrong," Eren snapped back and Jean narrowed his eyes.

"What, you're pregnant so you're gonna act like a girl now?" Jean shot back, keeping his voice low.

Eren ripped the alpha's hand off of his jacket, anger evident in his eyes. "So I can't just be in a bad fucking mood?" he said, trying to sound sarcastic but failing in his rage.

Jean snorted at that. "Bad mood? This is not a bad mood, Jaeger. If it was, you'd just come pick a fight with me. That's how we fucking work."

Eren only glared at the other, his lips in a thin line.

Jean sighed, dragging a hand over his face in annoyance. "What are you so scared of?"

"I'm not scared!" Eren replied immediately, as if it was an automated response, and received an unimpressed look.

"Do you actually believe that or do you just think no one figured that one yet?"

Eren was silent at that, only continuing to glare at Jean, who glared right back.

Finally, the omega slumped towards the wall, hiding his face in his hands. "I guess I am scared."

"No shit," Jean mumbled to himself.

Eren kicked out towards the young alpha, who only dodged lazily.

"We're telling the others in the evening and I don't know..." Eren paused and Jean tried not to start tapping his foot impatiently. "Gah, it's just that suddenly so many people will know and I know there's most likely no one who would want to hurt us but I can't stop thinking, what if? Or what if one of them accidentally says something?"

Jean wanted to roll his eyes but after yesterday's meeting he was all too aware Eren's concerns weren't exactly wrong. Thank god they didn't tell him yet. Jean didn't want to know what a mess the other would be now if they did.

"I didn't think you were such a coward, Jaeger," Jean noted and Eren's evaporated anger was right back. But before he could say something, Jean continued, "You have to know yourself that even if you didn't trust them at all, it would be way safer for the others to know and be ordered not to talk about it, than for them to question what is going on. And come on, you have Mikasa and Humanity's Fucking Strongest hounding your every step. And hell, even Squad Leader Mike and Commander Erwin. And, like, five other people just one girlish scream away. Damn, what are you even worried about?"

Eren deflated again, smiling lightly at the mention of his mate. Jean scowled in disgust. He didn't sign up for watching these terribly sweet, love sick displays.

"You're right, Jean. I was being stupid," Eren sighed, slapping both his cheeks to get himself back in gear. He looked like he fought with himself to actually say the next words, "Thanks. I needed to talk about it after all." He didn't look at Jean as he mumbled this and Jean was glad he didn't. It was weird enough to hear the omega thanking him; he didn't need it to seem sincere as well.

The alpha turned around but before he left, he called, "Well, I'm not your personal therapist so I'm not doing this again. Next time go to your damn mate before I seriously punch you."

Eren almost chuckled as Jean disappeared behind the corner.

Eren knocked on the door to Levi's office after lunch, a tray with brewed tea and two cups carefully balanced in one hand. Over the months it had become a tradition for them to share tea around this time. Eren wasn't even sure when or how exactly it started. He only knew that one day Levi told him to bring him tea and then asked if he wanted to sit down for a while and have some as well. They never agreed to make it a regular thing, but before either of them knew it, Eren was coming by every day with tea in hands and Levi had to admit he welcomed the distraction from his work. Soon it came to the point that when Eren was held up by Hanji one day and was running late, Levi became worried and went looking for him. Eren had a stupid grin plastered on his face for the rest of the day.

As it turned out when Eren entered today was one of the days when Levi was swarmed with paperwork. Eren smiled gently when his mate looked up with frustration written all over his face.

"You tea, sir."

"Thank you." Levi threw away his pen and took the opportunity to stretch with a groan. "God, I fucking hate this shitty job."

Eren chuckled as he poured the tea into the cups, handing one to Levi. "If I may be so bold, Capitan Levi, sir, you say that every day."

"Because it's still true," Levi deadpanned, eying Eren carefully. "Looks like you feel better."

Eren made a face, grabbing his own cup and flopping into his designated spot on the couch. "Yeah, sorry for the trouble. I guess I just needed a slap."

Levi frowned and Eren laughed at his expression, shaking his head. "Not literally. But I tell you, Jean is terrible at it."

Levi watched as Eren struggled with taking off his boots to make himself more comfortable. "But he helped?"

The omega shrugged. "I guess. He just made me admit out loud I was worried about this evening and, in his own kind words, reminded me I have you four and Hanji and the rest to rely on and talk to."

Levi smirked. "'And the rest.' I'm gonna tell that to Erwin, maybe he'll cry."

His mate gave him a weird look and Levi only shrugged. "So you needed Jean to realize you actually have people you can trust? As your mate, I'm hurt."

Eren rolled his eyes. "You know it's not that." He sighed before continuing, "I guess I really just needed to talk to someone."

They were silent for a long while, Eren staring into space and Levi observing him.

Finally, the alpha broke the quiet solemnly, "You know you can talk to me, right?"

Eren looked at him in surprise, before smiling, "Sure. But I didn't realize I needed it until I did. Trust me I would rather talk to anyone but Jean if it was up to me. No need to get jealous," he added with a smirk.

Levi scoffed. "I'm not jealous. Just making sure you trust your own mate."

"No need to sulk, either."

Levi shot him a dirty glare before he waved his hand dismissively. "Think what you want, but now shut up, I need to finish these as soon as I can."

Eren laughed but complied, not saying anything more, instead focusing on his tea.

The silence only lasted a short while, though. "Can we cuddle later?" the omega asked quietly, staring into his cup.

Levi looked up, seeing how small suddenly Eren looked, and he felt a smile tug at the corners of his mouth. "Of course. Why do you think I'm trying to finish this shit quickly?"

Eren peeked at him, the unvoiced question in his eyes, and Levi smirked teasingly. "You're a shitty actor, Eren."

The boy scowled and with a pout on his lips turned on the sofa so he was with his back leaning on the arm rest and thus facing away from Levi.

Now Levi actually smiled at the childish display. "You really don't have to worry; we'll be there; tonight and after that."

Eren didn't say anything but his shoulders visibly relaxed at the assurance and Levi finally returned to his work.

When the day was over and Eren lied curled up in his alpha's arms, he couldn't say telling his friends went exactly smoothly after all.

After dinner, the squad was sitting around the table in the meeting room, the chair at the head empty as Levi was running late. The tension was apparent as they waited for their Captain.

Jean was watching everyone intently, trying to play Commander Erwin and analyze everyone's expressions. But judging from the kick from Armin accompanied by an annoyed whisper of "Can you be any more obvious?" he was overdoing it.

"So, does anyone have any idea what this is about?" Krista tried but was only met with shrugs and silence. She sighed and resigned herself to the uncomfortable silence.

Finally, five minutes later entered Captain Levi, sitting down in his chair with an arm hooked behind the back of it. "Okay, brats. Let's get straight to the point. An issue has apparently come up that you need to be aware of so you don't spread some shitty rumors." He glowered at them all as it looked like some of them were ready to protest. Immediately there was silence again. "What you learn in this room stays in this room until stated otherwise or I will personally find you and feed you to Hanji's pet titans."

He paused, shooting Eren a look to let him know he could deal with the bomb now.

The omega squirmed before taking a deep breath. 'Like taking off a band aid,' he thought, bracing himself. "I'm pregnant."

It took only a second before the room exploded and Eren flinched at the noise as they all tried to talk one over the other.

Levi rubbed his eyes before slamming his hand on the table. "Shut the hell up or the whole castle will know. This is fucking confidential information," he growled dangerously, his alpha dominance helping him in not having to shout as everyone instinctively cowered as soon as he showed his displeasure.

Carefully, and silently, all the over-excited squad members sat down, not daring to say a word for a good while.

Unsurprisingly, it was Krista who spoke up first. She didn't react much to Eren's revelation, actually only wore a disturbingly self-satisfied expression as if she knew the whole time. "Congratulations, Eren."

Eren smiled slightly, nodding his thanks.

"This is so weird," Reiner laughed awkwardly. "How far along are you, even?"

"About six weeks?" Eren mumbled in response, scratching his head awkwardly.

Sasha grinned widely. "So only in a little more than seven months you're gonna pop a kid?"

"Eight months actually."

All the kids gathered around the table eyed him in confusion as Eren chuckled nervously. "Well, I'm an omega but I'm still a guy, you know? My body is not exactly prepared to carry a child at any time so it needs time to adapt a bit. Generally male omega pregnancies are ten months long. At least that's what Hanji said." He shrugged looking at his hands.

There was silence for a second before Connie asked, something akin to wonder in his voice, "Can you feel it yet?"

Everyone gaped at the buzz-cut boy in disbelief. "Connie. Six weeks. That's a month and a half. How would he feel anything?"

"I don't know!" Connie protested loudly. "I don't know the first thing about expecting kids, how should I know when they start to move?"

Jean rolled his eyes at the short beta's stupidity as most others snickered.

Again an awkward silence enveloped the room as everyone seemed to process the information. Finally, probably the last person Eren wanted to speak up did so for the first time. Ymir, much like Krista, didn't really react to the news, just kept resting her chin in her hand and maybe raising an eyebrow. She didn't change her position since she sat down, only now she was smirking evilly. "Anyway, to address the real issue here; I honestly didn't think Jean-bo had it in him."

A few of the others nodded in agreement as Levi had to force down a snort at the expressions that twisted both boy's faces. Disgust and disbelief didn't even begin to cover it.

"I would never even think about touching the bastard and you think I made him pregnant?!" Jean squeaked in horror.

Ymir shrugged. "Well, after the cozy make out I interrupted after the graduation ceremony, I didn't think it was so far-fetched."

Eren and Jean both flushed bright red, their jaws falling to the floor simultaneously. All eyes turned at them in surprise and Eren dared to steal a quick glance at Levi, who seemed like he didn't know whether to be amused or angry. The omega internally cursed.

Jean was again the first to recover enough to say something in their defense. "We were drunk! And pissed after the fight! It was angry-drunk make out!" his voice was becoming more and more squeaky with every word. "And anyway! You- We agreed it never happened, you bitch!"

Ymir's smirk only grew wider. "Nope. You agreed it never happened. I never did."

Jean could only gape at her, betrayal clear in his eyes.

Some people started chuckling at the situation as Krista started reprimanding Ymir and Ymir fawned over how kind she was.

Eren finally cleared his throat, his face still aflame and voice still disturbed, "Anyway; no. Just... no."

Armin, who was sitting next to him, patted him on the shoulder sympathetically.

"Okay, so if it's not Jean, then... who?" Sasha asked curiously.

Eren flushed anew, opting to glare at the table. This was so much easier when Armin figured it all out himself.

"Why are you brats so curious?" Levi asked expressionlessly, taking pity on his mate.

"Sir, aren't you curious?"

Levi could hear Mikasa biting back a snort on his left. He shot a glare her way and she just looked at him blankly. The Captain rolled his eyes, looking straight at Sasha, not a trace of shame in his voice as he answered, "Not especially, no." Now he was pretty sure that was Jean who snorted. From the corner of his eyes he could see Eren's mouth twitch and Mikasa pull her scarf further up. Even Armin's face twisted as if he was trying not to laugh.

On the other hand, Sasha's face fell and Connie came to her aid immediately. "Could it be, sir... that you already know?"

Now Levi raised an eyebrow at them. "Indeed I do but why should I tell you?" He was positive Armin's face was going to explode if he held himself back any longer.

"You can't keep this to yourself, we are your squad!" Reiner added and if Levi wasn't enjoying making fun of them, he would have already sent them to clean the stables for being so damn insolent.

"Oh but I can and you have no right to tell me what to do," the alpha said in a low voice and took great pleasure in how they all shrank away.

"It's not your business, though, right sir? If Eren wants to tell them," Mikasa muttered, eyes dancing with amusement and Levi could only roll his own eyes at her.

As if on cue, the attention returned to Eren and he was once again bombarded with questions. He made sure to give both Levi and Mikasa a good kick under the table, as they deserved it, but immediately followed it with a pleading look.

Mikasa only stared at him, shaking her head a little with a small smirk on her lips. This was their issue. They brought it upon themselves and had to be the ones to deal with it and though her jab at the Captain was a little misplaced as he had as much right to the information as Eren did, it rang true for her. It really wasn't her place to tell.

The omega gave up on her, instead turning the whole attention of his puppy eyes to his mate. He wasn't sure if it would work as his success rate with this tactic was about 50% but he could try.

They eyed each other for a while, in the end leading a whole silent conversation between the two of them.

Armin stared at them in fascination and wondered if that was a mate thing or if it was just something the two of them did. It was kind of beautiful how they could read each other.

In the end Eren nodded in response to Levi's shrug and turned towards the squad with determination, Levi watching on with his typical stoic expression.

The boy once again took a deep breath before starting his explanation, everyone listening attentively to what the omega has to say. "Captain Levi was the first one to know there was a child growing within me. Of course he did, since he's the one who put in there."

There was silence for a long, terribly long minute before everyone moved at once. They all scrambled as far away from them as the room allowed, gawking at them with jaws on the floor.

Eren chuckled nervously and Levi rolled his eyes, Jean following suit, trying to act like he didn't act in a similar way upon first finding out about Eren's condition, while Mikasa and Armin exchanged an amused look.

It took a long time to calm everyone's panic and explain how that was possible.

In the end, Levi even had to rip off his cravat in a fit of frustration and show them his mating mark, a teeth shaped, aggressively white scar on his neck, proving him to be a mated alpha, when they refused to believe them.

Eren groaned at the memories of the evening's events, squeezing his eyes shut. Why did the worst memories always return to you when you were trying to sleep?

He was glad it was over and done with, and hopefully never to be repeated in any way. At least he got a hug from Krista from it. Not that he was all that excited about it, however, the jealous glares from both Ymir and Reiner, and Levi, were empowering.

He smiled as he thought of the possessive kiss he got as soon as they were alone. Finally a good memory to fall asleep to.

A/N: Just a heads up as I can't guarantee next week's chapter. I have two essays and a presentation due on Monday and another essay due by the end of November. Needless to say, I haven't started any one of those things sooooo... ┐(￣ヮ￣)┌