Nicknames and Tea

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Eren was sat on a park bench, looking over the road at the café. The café where the awkward hand holding situation happened. It had been a week since then, and Eren really wanted to go in. But he didn't dare.

It wasn't just the hand holding situation, it was also the fact that Armin decided to call the owner "Ravioli boy" and then run for his life. Especially as Eren sniggered a little. Admittedly, Eren felt bad, so he thought of a good excuse to go into the café before picking himself up and walking over.

"Oh, Eren. You're back." Levi said, walking over to the boy who sat two tables away from Armin's usual seat. Armin was on holiday with his uncle, they were going to see the Northern Lights. "Yeah... Uh... I felt like I needed to apologise." "Huh? Really? For what?" Levi felt sorry for the boy, he was so innocent and adorable. "For what Armin called you... Sorry. I'm very sorry." Eren bowed his head. "Naw, kid. Don't be. I'm used to nicknames." Levi smiled to the eyesome boy, pulling out his notepad. "What do you want?" "A cup of tea, please. No sugar. No milk." "Alright." Levi finished writing and winked at Eren, making him blush. Levi then walked over to the counter.

"Leviiiiii~" Hanji let out, skipping over to Levi. "What?" "I saw you and that boy~ You seem really lovey dovey with him! D'ya like him?~" Hanji cheerfully whispered, peering over the counter and getting close to Levi. Too close to Levi. "Ugh, you weirdo. He's like half my age, and he is just a customer." Levi groaned, brushing his hair back. "But your eyebrows!" Hanji let out, bringing her index finger and pressing on his eyebrows. "They aren't furrowed! You looked happy with him!" "Ah... Uhm... No no... It's just..." "It's just something awkward went down last time I was here and we were having a joke about it." Eren butted in, he had grown impatient. "Ah! So this is the young kid you were with, eh? Ah-ha! I can see it all, yes yes! A young lover coming to defend his senpai who is being questioned over some awkward (yet strangely cute) events!" Hanji squealed and clasped her hands together. She was an expert in the love department, so she saw all the signs.

The two boys chuckled nervously, and Eren put one hand on the back of his neck. "Can I just have my tea?" He asked. "The teaa~!" Petra rejoiced, walking merrily over to them. "I took the libertly of making it whilst Hanji dragged this uncomfortable conversation on and on." "Thanks." Eren smiled, taking the tea. "Hanji, that'll be all from you. Back to work." "Sir, yes sir!" Hanji saluted, marching back to her post (next to the oven).
"Sorry about that." Levi sincerely said, leaving the situation. Eren took his tea and sat back at his desk. Then, he sat there watching Levi work. He was so good, and easy to talk to. But he seemed like the person that doesn't want to talk back. Maybe he was different outside of work? Eren wouldn't know, and maybe never will. He sipped on the piping hot tea, and scanned the room with just his eyes.

He'd now finished his drink, and decided he wanted something to eat. He pulled out his wallet and Levi saw him raise a hand and went straight over to him. "What's up?" Levi asked. "I'm hungry." "Wanna order?" "Yes, please." Eren requested. "Sure, what do you want?"

"I want you."

Eren thought, he was so close to saying it. The husky voiced man was too much for this young virgin's mind to handle. "Eh..." Eren blushed. Damn it. His own thoughts are even getting the best of him. "Eh? I haven't heard of that on the menu." Levi joked, stroking down the boys arm to his hand and taking the menu. "Let's see..." Levi scanned the menu, looking for a cheap yet delicious order that would hopefully intrigue Eren to come back more often for more. "Uhm... Here, you should try this." "A veggie order? I'm a meat eater." "Oh no, no. Trust me, you should try it. It's pretty cheap." "Alright, can I have this then, please? And some water?" Eren requested. Levi looked down to him with eyes full of lust. "Yes, sir." He grinned, then walked away.

"Damn it! Why is this boy toying with my emotions!" Levi thought, grabbing the cleanest glass from the cupboard.

"Oh man... This man will be the death of me." Eren groaned, hiding his face as he slouched in the wooden chair.

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