Running From You

Sheriff Smith

                                                               ERWIN'S POV

   Erwin Smith smiled down from his horse amusedly at the flock of people behind him. Behind him—the usually stoic Levi, the tracker—Mike Zacharias, Nanaba, and a few others. Sure, being sheriff had it's perks—such as eager admirers and wealthy men giving their almost ungodly amounts of gold for their protection. Honestly, if the blonde had woken up any earlier than usual and thought as little as he possibly could—he could imagine up a few more cons to being a Sheriff. 

It was boring. 

He had done almost everything: the finest of women, he had banked an ungodly amount of gold, held the most loyal of friends. He had it all—but yet, after he found himself done playing with his newfound unknowing toys, he found himself almost lethargic with newfound boredom. As much as he attempted to be apathetic about it—it nagged. 

Even Levi, his most loyal knight (And who was most eager to please him) was beginning to become predictable. Don't misunderstand him however, Levi still amused him every now and then. The risky trip of traveling into uncharted areas to find this homicidal criminal was well worth it. Levi proved to be one of his most intelligent investments, he hunted faster and was even more efficient than Mike. However his schedule wasn't lenient as Erwin needed it to be. It appeared as though the blonde always got his man, always received his reward, always had it easy. Nothing was a  challenge anymore. 

Until he met the boy with the eyes of the ocean. 

Even after those years passed, Erwin could not forget him. The young thing was covered in blood and dirt, the crusades had done a fair number on him. His almost malicious expression gave the clear atmosphere of "Don't you underestimate me" and the blonde couldn't be anymore delighted. The glare seemed directed at him, and only him—or so Erwin had liked to imagine, even if the notion was ridiculous frankly. What that boy was, was a challenge—something he wouldn't find in a couple days of searching, or be caught drunk at a bar—He wasn't like the others, just one look was enough for Erwin to be aware of that. 

He wanted that boy. 

"Robin Hood" as Erwin loved to call him; simply because he was swift like a bird and his hooded cloak was a magnificent shade of Everest green—Had been causing quite the amount of trouble. He wanted to tie those wings down and keep the boy there, he wasn't entirely sure what he wanted with him yet. So he'd settle with having the beauty facedown on his desk—moaning and begging for more while he plunged in again and again until he was completely undone.

Robin Hood however was causing quite the amount of trouble. Stealing from the wealthy, and giving their barely used gold to the deserving didn't appear that bad to him really. Even if the nobles withdrew some of their funding, it was fine—He didn't actually need it. 

However that didn't excuse the tarnishing of his almost spotless reputation, King Rossi wasn't pleased in the least. There was a rumor among the folk there, saying that the Recon Knights were growing soft bellies and were growing lazy due to lack of criminals. Erwin was aware that wasn't the case, Levi was placed in charge regarding daily training. 

"Sherrif Smith! ARE YOU LISTENING NOT TO ME?!?" Nanaba almost screeched, shaking his reins exasperatedly; how he was able to join the Recon Knights Erwin had no idea. Most likely with Mike, honestly he liked the smaller blonde's personality—He was amusing as well. "Did you not hear of what Mike said?!" He sounded greatly displeased, the Sherriff decided to play along to avoid any other unnecessary amounts of sound. 

"No I did not, care to inform me of it?" 

"Well Hanji was—er well around the bar at this time and she while gossiping about your-" Nanaba shivered a bit, he always found himself a bit creeped out by Erwin's reactions when it came to Robin Hood. "Robin, and continued to hear the name 'Eren', over and over again. So mayhaps that's the name of our vigilante?" 

"Amusing thought Nanaba, I shall certainly look into it."

Mike quickly rode up behind Nanaba and covered his mouth with his hand—quietly whispering some sweet words and kisses along his neck and ears before letting him go. Nanaba was silent but obviously fuming, Levi was eyeing him critically while Mike smiled and shook his head. The blonde was quick to anger, and if you knew him as well as Erwin did; quick to forgive as well.

He visualized the boy again, as clear as day, how he always appeared in the blonde's mind. 

Eren.

'What a magnificent name' He thought to himself, almost purring. His sword glowed a dull yellow within it's scabbard, and Erwin smiled lightly. "I see you agree as well Alexander." 

Xxxxx

"Oi, Erwin. I'm going to reside in that bookstore for a while, is there anything you would like?" Levi rode up silently, hushed in that tone only Erwin could hear when he wanted. 

"That's rather nice of you to offer Levi, however I'm pleased currently." The older male reached downwards to pet the raven's hair absentmindedly before rubbing his slapped hand. 

"Don't touch me, you're most likely fucking filthy." The smaller male playfully fumed, he'd rather be a rabid cannibal then admit that he liked Erwin's acts of affection. The blonde shook his head and laughed heartily. "I'm as dirty as you perceive me to be no~?" He had even taken it upon himself to make pelvic motions. 

"You are disgusting." 

"As much as Hanji?"