The Ereri Project!

Love (Deaf)

Levi was a little overwhelmed at prom.

He tried to have fun for Eren, but the sheer number of people made him dizzy, not to mention the lights.

He couldn't hear so he can't know for sure but, given the way people's mouths moved, he'd be willing to bet they were trying to talk over very loud music so he's pretty sure, if he could hear, he'd be overwhelmed by the noise as well.

At least Eren's friends were nice; Mikasa, Annie, and Armin stuck with Eren and Levi all night so there would always be someone to translate if one of their classmate happened to ask who Levi was, he wasn't the only one there not from their school but he was the only one with a physical handicap so people were curious.

It pissed Eren off but Levi wasn't used to being around this many people enough to really be bothered by it.

Eren was surprised when Levi asked him to dance when a slow song started. But you can't hear the music, he said.

I don't care, you can guide me. I just want you to hold me like that. Levi gestured to Eren's classmates practically glued to their boyfriends or girlfriends, dancing.

Eren's cheeks flushed a bit. Alright, he signed, but Levi saw his hands shaking.

Levi held his hand on the walk to the dance floor and when they got over there, Eren wrapped his arms around the shorter man's waist and began rocking them back and forth to the music.

Levi smiled, resting his arms on Eren's shoulders and his face in his neck. He barely knew what music was, all he needed was Eren's chest vibrating against his as he hummed to the music and Eren's arms around him.

That was enough.

Well, for now, at least.

He longed to hear his boyfriend's voice. Since he was little he's always wanted to hear his mother as well but that was for a different reason.

He wanted to hear his mom when he was little because all he wanted was to be like normal kids, speaking instead of being limited with his hands.

As a kid he wished so hard that if he couldn't hear anyone else, he at least wanted to heat his mom.

He wanted to hear his mom out a desperation he couldn't let go from his childhood; he wanted to hear Eren because...

Well, he wasn't really sure why. Thinking about it felt really embarrassing though, especially squished up against Eren while they were dancing.

He just knew even if he couldn't hear the taller boy, he at least wanted to give him as much love as he could.

When the song was over, Eren stood still with Levi in his arms for a moment. Levi pushed so Eren would let go of him enough to see him. Can we leave now?

Are you okay? Eren replied immediately.

Levi smiled. I'm fine. Just kind of exhausted from all these people.

I'm not sure if the others are ready yet, we have to talk to-

Levi turned to show Eren his friends crowded around their table. "We're waiting on you Eren," Jean said.

Eren frowned. "Excuse me for wanting to dance with my boyfriend."