The Ereri Project!

Pinky (Asexual)

Levi always feels self-conscious when he goes out with Eren.

If they go to a place like the mall, all he can focus on is other couples; hugging, kissing, walking with their hands in each other's pockets. He feels bad that he's really holding Eren's hand. And sometimes he's not really comfortable with that. 

Other asexuals are okay with casual contact and even kissing sometimes, so he sometimes wonders what his problem is. He wonders why Eren even bothers staying around because the only thing different from their relationship before is they hold hands now.

"You okay?"

Levi looks up at Eren. They're at the mall today because Eren has to pick a birthday present for his mom. Their pinkies are hooked together because Levi isn't feeling good about actually holding hands today. 

His boyfriend's eyes are legitimately concerned and it makes Levi frown more. "I'm fine," he says.

Eren rolls his eyes as they continue walking. "You are not. What's the matter?"

Levi looks away from Eren and happens to glance at a girl giving her boyfriend a kiss. He sighs.

Eren looks up to see what Levi saw. He makes a face. "I told you not to worry about it," he says.

"But I am worried about it," Levi replies. "You deserve more than I can really give you."

Eren sighs. "What do I have to do to convince you?"

Levi slips the rest of his hand into Eren's, trying to will away how much he doesn't really like the feeling. "I don't know."

They continue walking, Eren leads them into Macy's to look at jewelry. Levi keeps looking up at him, listening closely to everything his boyfriend has to say and only really replying when it feels necessary.

He wants to kiss Eren. So bad. Not really because he wants to exactly, he just really wants to feel like he's giving Eren enough. 

He knows that the brunette likes cuddling and is notorious for ignoring other people's personal space so it feels wrong that Levi can't let a person like that be themself. Eren is more physically affectionate than Levi can even accept and it hurts.

The taller man is trying to decide between two different necklaces when Levi leans over and kisses his cheek.

Eren stands stock straight and blushes as soon as the raven leans back. Eren looks at him. "You didn't have to do that."

Levi makes a face. "Don't feel guilty or whatever," he says. "I'm trying to get used to these things for you but it's for me too."

Eren grins. "Thank you Levi."

Levi's cheeks go pink as he smiles as well. "You're welcome."

Levi knows it'll be hard. But if he can get Eren to smile like that, it's definitely worth the effort.