Complications Throughout Generations

Chapter 126

Levi's POV:

"Being your friend as well as Eren's, I really don't think it's a good idea." Reiner took me out to eat after the gym. I'm sure this was his way of trying to persuade me.

"Reiner, the damage is already done. I know the big secret."

"Just because you know it's Kenny that runs the place doesn't mean you should still be there."

"I'm starting to think you don't remember who the fuck I am." I mumbled, crossing my arms as I leaned back in a booth of the restaurant.

"And I'm starting to think you don't remember who the fuck you are either. None of us have supernatural powers anymore, Levi. Eren and I can't turn into Titans, you can't spin around and kill people at the speed of light. You're a short, angry, germaphobe who's a little more narcissistic than he wants to admit. We are in the new world now." He's really making me want to lean over this table and smash his head into it. I find it funny how Reiner has suddenly gravitated towards Eren now that Bertolt has unfortunately passed, as well as Jean and Eren not being as close because of Mikasa. Seems like they're best buddies now.

"Narcissistic is the last thing I am."

"Please," he rolled his eyes, "name one thing you've done for Eren. Something that's just for him and not somehow for yourself." The fact that I had to actually put some thought into it hurt my chest. I really didn't have anything to say. "You know, Eren's talked about it. I get it, he fucked you over with being with Mikasa and Jean for a bit. But now you've got him. You probably didn't understand why he wanted to wait until you had your full memory back, well it was because the Levi he knew without the memory had a weird habit of trying to beat the shit out of him. So you're not so perfect either. But instead of holding anything like that against you, Eren worships you. You know it and you love it. I see you, Levi. You don't even treat him like a boyfriend, you treat him like a fucking servant."

"This is fucking ridiculous." I grit through my teeth, clenching my jaw.

"He does everything for you. If you said you didn't want to walk again, he would carry you everywhere. If he said the same, you'd say 'too bad'." I really wish he wasn't right. I don't even put that much thought into it, it's just how I am. I always just felt like that was our dynamic. But apparently it's a lot worse than I had realized.

"What did Eren say?" I was afraid to hear the answer. I'm sure it's one of those things where they tell you one thing and then tell others another.

Reiner sighed. "Eren loves you, Levi. You're all he fucking talks about sometimes. But there have been a lot of times where he feels like he doesn't meet your standards. The other day he said that he wasn't sure if you loved him or you just liked the idea of being loved by someone." But I do love him. I love him more than anything.

"When was the last time you talked about it?"

"Not that long ago."

Men can never be specific with dates. They always throw out the 'I don't remember' or something cryptic simply because they're dumb. I don't apply to this. But Reiner does.

"Him and I talked about it the other day."

"And?"

"He knows I love him."

"Was it just that day that you made him feel loved or has it been every day? Because that's how this works, Levi. You need to show him 7 days a week." He's right. I really hate to admit that and agree with him. I had just always assumed Eren knew I loved him and that was the end of it.

Later after our, not so pleasant conversation, I asked him to drop me off at Eren's. I need to start putting in a serious effort because the last thing I want is A.) to lose Eren and B.) be called a narcissist.

"Hey, Levi. Come in," Grisha answered the door and welcomed me inside and led me upstairs. "He's in some pain so I'd just be careful for now."

"Okay, thank you Grisha." I called him Dr. Jaeger once and he said to call him Grisha. Don't have to tell me twice. Less words to say.

I went inside Eren's room and the light was off. I figured it was off for a reason at 7 at night.

"Eren, it's me," I whispered

"I know," he whispered back, "you walk like a ghost. A door opens but there's no footsteps." I kicked my shoes off and got into bed with him. Reiner had only told me about a potential concussion but nothing other than that. He didn't react when I came into the bed with him like he usually does. Either he was upset with me or he just couldn't move. "I lost, Levi." He whispered again.

"I know, Eren." I got behind him and snaked my arms around to the front of his stomach. "Reiner told me."

"I shot him in the leg too." I was shocked he'd admit to that part. "Did anything happen at the gym?" I knew he was referring to Kenny since he wasn't there to protect me. But by me not telling him would be me protecting him. The same way he was protecting me.

"No," I kissed his spine and rested my head back on it, "Reiner and I did our usual shit and then went out to eat."

"Oh, that's nice. He pay?"

"Split checks."

"Good." Good as in, if another guy pays, Eren looks at it like a date. He's quite possessive. I'd be lying if I said I didn't like it. I grazed my fingers across his chest and he winced.

"How bad was it?"

"Got a concussion, split lip, stitch on the eye, and a shit ton of bruises."

"Jesus Christ."

"I'm sorry."

"For?"

"Well I lost. I'm not sure when I'll be able to fight again so I'll be tight on money and-"

"Eren, Eren, listen. That doesn't matter to me. I just want to make sure you're okay. I'm here to take care of you, okay?"

"Okay." His voice seemed strained. It made me realize that Reiner really was right. I've never done anything for him. It's always been him doing things for me. "I love you, Eren." He laced our fingers together and held them near his heart.

"I love you too, Levi." I kissed his shoulder and then the side of his head.

"I can't stay for long because I promised Hange I'd come back home to play Injustice with her but I'll come and sleepover if you want."

"Okay," he did a single nod and kissed our joined hands. I don't like lying to him but it's not like he didn't do the exact same thing first. He'll understand.