Complications Throughout Generations

Chapter 159

Eren's POV:

Levi and I both stared at my phone once Jean hung up.

"I'm giving it 5 minutes. That phone will be ringing." Levi said. He was sitting on my back and started to rub my shoulders.

"Jesus," I didn't realize all the knots I had, "you're fucking aggressive."

"Good or bad?"

"Very good." I felt relaxed. But that was cut short by my phone ringing.

"2 minutes apparently."

I accepted the call and winced at the sniffle from the other line.

"Welp, Jean picked Marco." Armin seemed to have finished crying judging by his voice.

"I'm sorry, Armin." I really did feel awful. Levi loosened up his grip on my shoulders but I shot him an playful, angry glance and he continued the aggressive way.

"How can you, for this long too, tell me you love me every time we have sex, we have sleepovers, we cuddle, we do boyfriend-y things, he's taken me out on dates. We're literally you and Levi without the shit load of mental illness...I'm sorry that was mean."

Levi tried not to laugh. I figured he'd find that funny but only coming from Armin. Anyone else and they would've gotten smacked.

"How so?" I laughed a little, making sure he knew I wasn't offended.

"The tall, extremely good looking athlete who's a natural born leader and has a knack for chaos and then the short, smart, mature but secretly emotional bottom."

"Got me there." Levi mumbled and let out a small laugh this time. I wouldn't say Armin is secretly emotional though. But at the same time, I only see him at his worst and Jean just told me he took it really well. So maybe.

"But of course, I can't compete with Marco. He's literally perfect for Jean."

"Why don't you think you are?" I asked.

"Marco and Jean are literally like opposites attract. One is super crazy and the other is super laid back. They even each other out really well."

"Is that not you and him?"

"Well, Marco's attractive, I'm not," Armin sighed.

Levi tensed up and removed his hands. He laid on my back flat and laid his arms on top of mine.

"Armin, listen to me," Levi began, "from personal experience, there have been times where I've felt absolutely terrible about the way I look. I'll be like 'I'm too short', 'I'm too skinny', 'I'm so ugly', or whatever the hell I'll be saying to myself. But the number one thing that's helped me through that is Eren. Be with someone that makes you feel like you're the hottest person in the room every day of your life. You're not ugly. I'd say you're pretty cute actually. That should mean something coming from me. But find someone that will make you feel like the only one rather than an option. Find someone that will respect you and wouldn't think twice about being with anyone else. I know it's a hard pill to swallow because you love him but for right now, that's the best thing you should do." I've rarely heard Levi give out any type of advice like that but I wasn't surprised by what he said. He's always been smart. It's hot.

"I guess," Armin sniffled.

"I'm serious, Armin. I think you have a lot to offer someone in a relationship. Annie has told me multiple times how good you were to her and that you deserve the best. Don't doubt yourself, kid." Ha, kid. I think Levi is in Captain mode right now. Sometimes he forgets that he's the same age as us now, not...15 years older. Different times...different times.

"Thank you, Levi." He sighed. "Mikasa's calling me now," he groaned, "she's probably going to beat him up."

"I just might too," I joked.

"Please, don't. But I'll talk to you guys later. Bye." Then he hung up.

Levi pushed me a little bit, wanting me to flip onto my back. Once I did, he laid right on my stomach.

"I knew the Captain in you would come out eventually." I started to rub his back and noticed his body relax.

"The good parts are still there." We laid on my bed in silence after that, enjoying each other's company. "How was practice?" I was genuinely surprised he'd care but I guess this is part of him trying.

"It was fine. The other guys were annoying me I guess."

"Who? What guys?" Although I feel the need to protect him much more, he will not hesitate to go after anyone that comes at me.

"The other guys on the team. They like to try and get up on me and guard me to be like 'coach, look at me, I can be on offense against Jaeger for more than 10 seconds'. I don't know, I guess that's just how it goes. But I was tired as anything at practice today. I fell asleep standing up."

"Do you wanna sleep a little? Wait, have you eaten?" Of all people, him worrying if I have eaten cracks me up. Levi, have you eaten? That's the question.

"Not since 12."

"Eren, it's like," he picked up his phone and checked the time, "6pm!" He went to get up off the bed but I held him down onto me. "Eren, let me go. I'm going to make you something."

"First off, we're in my house, not yours. You won't find anything you like here. Second off, if you're gone for too long, I will in fact pass out because I'm exhausted. And-," He cut me off with a gentle kiss which took me by surprise. He pulled away to kiss my forehead and then laid back on my chest. "You okay?" He nodded. "Just tired?" He nodded again. "Are you hungry at all?" Then again. "Food first or nap first?"

"Nap." That didn't surprise me. He's still putting food off but at least he admitted he actually was hungry.

We got under the covers and adjusted ourselves so I was on my back and Levi was on the side of my chest.

"You know I love you, right?" I whispered.

He nodded. "I love you too."

It didn't take long for him to fall asleep. I knew he was tired and I knew he falls asleep almost immediately when he's with me.

"I love you so much." I whispered again and kissed his head then falling into my own sleep.