TPP
Levi had spent the night in the hospital every day until Erwin recovered fully. When Erwin was discharged, Levi was at his house every day. He helped Erwin with a few basic tasks, but obviously not all of them.
Erwin had slight amnesia, but nothing too serious or permanent. Levi had to remind him to eat and drink, but that was arguably all.
"Slower." Levi muttered as Erwin drank the water with a desperate quickness.
"Sorry, sorry. Hospital water is ass." Erwin cursed, panting slightly.
( YALL KNOW WHEN YOU'RE REALLY PARCHED AND YOU FINALLY GET SUM WATER, YOU CHUG IT AND THEN YOU OUTTA BREATH?? THATS HOW YOU KNOW THAT SHIT GOOD ASHELL )
Levi chuckled. He'd seen Erwin in a new way ever since he risked his life to find him. This man saved him from being skinned alive. He could only begin to imagine where he would be if Erwin hadn't came to save him. Levi was always on it if Erwin asked for something.
Sometimes it was stupid, like getting Erwin ice cubes for his drink. But Levi always complied. No questions asked. If Erwin wanted an extra hand to hold down his paper while he writes? Levi was there, even though Erwin has two perfectly good arms.
( i'm sorry that was outta pocket )
He would stay there for days at a time, even though he knew Erwin didn't need him. It'd been weeks and he made a full recovery. He knew Erwin only kept him around for the company, or maybe more. But not because he needed him.
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"Erwin, have you eaten today?" Levi asked while assorting Erwin's writing utensils.
"Levi?" Levi met Erwin's gaze.
"Yeah?"
"I love you."
Levi smiled slightly, not wanting to show vulnerability but also not wanting to be an asshole to the man who saved his life.
"I love you too, Erwin."
"No like, I love you. Like, love love."
"I would hope so, considering you risked your life to save me." Levi muttered.
"Levi, I don't think you understand. I love you as in, I wanna be with you."
Levi stared at Erwin wide-eyed. He'd never been good at picking up on hints or social cues. He would be lying if he said he didn't reciprocate his feelings for Erwin, but this was a very sudden confession.
"I-..have you been taking your medicine? You're speaking nonsense again." Levi stammered.
Erwin was lucky to have survived the metal rod making contact with his head, but that doesn't mean he went uninjured. Aside from amnesia, he'd bit his tongue really hard. It could cause muscle spasms in his mouth from time to time. He took medicine to avoid this.
"Levi, I mean what I'm saying. I love you. I want to be with you." Erwin's expression made Levi's insides melt.
"Erwin, you just need to lie down. Let me elevate your pillow for yo-"
Erwin grabbed Levi's arm gently and yanked him down. Their chests pressed together and he could see in Levi's eyes that he was excited.
They stared at eacother with an animal grazed expression. Levi's eyes fluttered open and closed as he leaned into Erwin.
It seemed like an eternity before their lips finally connected. They melted together as Levi advanced onto the bed. He crawled until his arms were on either side of Erwin.
Erwin licked Levi's lower lip and Levi parted them, allowing entrance. Erwin melded his mouth with Levi's and the men's tongues wrestled passionately. Levi moaned quietly and pulled back, trying to control his short breaths.
Erwin connected the saliva dripping from their lips and Levi fed into his kiss hungrily. He hadn't realized how much he craved Erwin's touch until this moment.
There was a sudden knock at the door, startling them both. Levi pulled back and Erwin whined dramatically at the loss of contact. He tried to reach for Levi but he was already out of the room.
He was tempted to follow him but he knows Levi hates him walking by himself. Though, his legs work perfectly fine. Levi says he needs 'rest'. Bleh.
Levi swung the door open and before him stood their friendgroup with a batch of brownies. Their jaws dropped when they saw Levi, who for some reason was in Erwin's house.
"Why are you here?"
"I'm visiting." Levi answered a bit too quickly.
"Where's Erwin?"
"Follow me."
Levi lead them to Erwin's room with ease, which only confirmed their suspicions that he was staying with Erwin.
When they arrived in the room, Hanji set the brownies on the table side. Erwin smiled as they sat next to him on the bed. Levi sat at the foot of the bed and straightened his posture.
Levi's lips were still buzzed from the kiss he and Erwin shared. He wished they would all leave so he could kiss him again, but their conversation seemed to last hours. They weren't even talking about anything meaningful. Just the homework he's missed.
Levi pondered in his thoughts for what felt like years until he saw Hanji, Moblit and Miche stans up. They all waved to Erwin and Levi.
Levi waited for the door to close to crawl back to Erwin, but was surprised he turned to look at him. Erwin was already on top of him, hovering his face above his own. Levi's breath hitched as Erwin kissed him once more, slowly placing Levi's legs around his waist.
The bedroom door swung open once more.
"Hey Levi, did you want a ride ho-"
