Wanted

Chapter 48

Armin pressed his lips in a thin line as he slowly stood from his where he sat on his bed and reached for his trunk.

Eren was clearly angry and would snap his teeth at him if he didn't give the silver gun back.

Opening the lid, Armin glared at the shiny silver gun. No matter how he tried to fight for his love, he's already losing. But after he accepted Erwin Smith's offer, Armin had something to look forward to. Like what would he pack for his journey, how would he inform Carla and everyone, was traveling really worth it? What about illness and bandits that they could meet along the way? Armin knew how to fight but after he saw how Levi fought, he thinks he had more to improve.

Reaching for the gun, Armin stood and gave it to his childhood friend.

Eren snatched it from him, his glare was like daggers on the blonde's skin. "I couldn't believe you."

Armin's eyebrows shot up. "You couldn't believe me? Well, who showed off his killer scent again last night?"

Eren's glare faltered at the reminder.

"I couldn't believe you, Eren!" Armin shot back. "I'm with Erwin Smith in the next room and he immediately recognized that it was Rogue's scent. What were you thinking?!"

"It... was just a little experiment," Eren shrugged as if he didn't care if Erwin would hunt him down. "I'll take care of Erwin, then."

"No need. I already covered your ass," Armin huffed and crossed his arms on his chest.

"Thanks, but don't give me that sass! How could you do that to my mate?! He's not like any of you guys!" Eren boomed at everyone in the room.

Some of the Omegas flinched in fear while others held their heads down in submission.

"Big deal!" Armin shouted.

"Oh, it is a big deal! The point was, you guys didn't listen to me!" Eren exclaimed. "I just asked you to spare him but what did you do?!" He hissed at Armin.

Armin grumbled something under his breath and Eren sighed. "Levi is my mate and it will never change. If you disrespect him again, then you disrespect me." He glared at Armin. "Is that clear?"

The blonde Omega gulped and nodded with his blue eyes fixed on the floor.

"Good, because if any of you pulled another trick on him, I won't hesitate to shot all of you," Eren cranked the silver gun, threatening everyone in the room. He's not surprised that it was loaded though, Levi had always been prepared.

When no one made a sound, Eren sighed and lowered the gun. "And I'm sorry for letting out my scent last night. I tried it with Levi, and it didn't affect him much but I sort of forced him to heat," he added.

Armin's eyes grew wide at the statement. Levi was unfazed by Eren's scent that could only mean that the raven was going to be his childhood friend's weakness. What happens if Levi turned against Eren, then-

Armin's thoughts were cut short when Eren spoke again, but this time, it was only meant for him.

"Armin, you're my best friend since childhood, I thank you for covering me up from Erwin but..." The outlaw smiled, then he frowned. "I want you to get along with Levi but after what happened... I guess I shouldn't push the two of you. But it would make my day if you guys learned to get along."

With that Eren left and slamming the door shut behind him. Armin pursed his lips and contemplated what the brunette said. Even if the blonde knew that Eren only views him as his best childhood friend, Armin still dreamed to be his mate. But then again, Armin never voiced his affection because he doesn't want to lose Eren if the outlaw turned him down. That's just going to be awkward.