Awake My Soul - Ereri

Chapter 37 - Home Sweet Home

Today was finally the day that Eren was being discharged from the hospital. After what seemed like thousands of doctor's appointments and physiotherapy appointments and counselling as he may have gained Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and they politely refused to cancel even though Eren had assured them he was perfectly stable on the mental side of things. His friends had visited a lot, which Eren liked, especially Armin who visited almost every day. But the person Eren looked forward to seeing the most was Levi, who Eren had to practically beg to get off his ass and go to school.

"Are you going to school today?" Eren asked Levi who was sat next to Eren, using the small table that Eren's food was placed on as a desk to do his schoolwork.

"No." He muttered before continuing to solve the maths equation he was working on.

"Maybe you should." Eren shrugged.

"Are you trying to get rid of me? Sick of seeing me all the time." Levi teased smiling up at Eren, who was lying on his side to stare at Levi.

"A little." Eren joked back. Levi shook his head smiling before stealing a quick kiss off Eren. They weren't exactly a couple, they'd agreed to stay on platonic terms for the most part until Eren was discharged and Levi could take him out on dates and the two could rebuild their relationship. But often the two opted for moments like this, a stolen kiss when nobody was looking, a held hand. It was becoming more frequently that they would get caught up in their past relationship, but it was somehow better this time. Not perfect, but better. Eren didn't want it to be perfect anyway.

"No but seriously, you need to be back at school."

"Why?"

"Because I want you to be."

"But?"

"Nothing's going to happen to me okay? I'm perfectly okay now. And I want you to leave and go to school."

"Eren." Levi sighed.

"And then I want you to come back after school is finished and buy me a big bunch of flowers on your way in or something." Eren smiled. Levi laughed.

"Fine, okay. But I'll text you during the day okay?"

"Levi." Eren groaned playfully.

"And here you thought you could get rid of me" Levi smiled. But he'd gone to school and returned with a big bunch of flowers like Eren had asked for. Eren had smiled when he'd entered, with a massive bouquet of flowers and a get well soon teddy bear. The bear wasn't big, but Eren loved it more than if it had been. Levi walked over and handed Eren the flowers and teddy bear.

"Do I at least get a kiss now?" Eren rolled his eyes but he gripped the front of Levi's shirt and pressed his lips to Levi's. Levi's hands went to Eren's face. It was still only a soft kiss, but the two were still testing out their boundaries. They were a lot more observant than in the beginning of their previous relationship. It was turning out okay and Eren was sure that things would be good.

He'd just been overlooked by the last doctor he had to see today before he could leave. Eren's parents signed the discharge papers Eren needed to be able to leave and it wasn't long before it was all over and Eren was hobbling on his crutches out of the hospital. His arm, being only a minor fracture had healed a lot quicker than his leg had. When they'd finally gotten back home, Eren collapsed into his bed sighing in relief. It was good to be home. Mikasa came in and lay next to him. They talked for a while before Eren felt too tired and Mikasa left him to sleep. The next day, Eren insisted he go to school much to his parents' wariness. Mikasa had helped Eren's case and the two had headed for school. Mikasa driving as all of Eren's driving and or partying privileges had been revoked. He was actually happy to be at school though; despite the amount of work he had to do. It was better than the hospital room anyway. His friends seemed happy to see him too, which Eren was thankful for. They all sat together again at the table under the tree.