AOT Strutter

Planning stages

Erwin left after drinking his coffee, he said he had to check on somethings for the club. Their event weekend was coming up soon. Connie had scheduled today to be the day, their group got together to talk about what they wanted to do. Eren glanced at Levi.

"About last night..." He began.

"Yeah?" Levi didn't look at him. Eren blinked.

"HEY! WHEN DID YOU STOP STUTTERIGN AROUND ME?" Eren yelled out.

Levi jerked, at the loudness to his voice. He blinked at the teen. Then shrugged.

"I dunno, about the time you moved in here?" he offered.

"I'm sleepping in your bed, aren't I?" Eren asked.

"Well it's not like I used it for much." Levi offered.

Eren sighed. "Getting back to the topic.."

"I wish you wouldn't." Levi muttered.

"Don't tell me it was a moment of weakness! I know you like me. Levi..." Eren reached over, to take his hand.

"I like you. We should go out on a date." He smiled.

"With my insane uncle out there wanting to murder you, great idea." Levi growled.

"He doesn't know it's me, yet." Eren muttered.

"Kenny's scary. He is smart, cunning. Don't think for a second, us not using your name, kept you safe." Levi hissed.

"Meaning?" Eren pressed.

"Meaning, I'm sure Kenny knew it was you. He wouldn't have come here without full information on you. Pictures, height, weight, everything your family knows about you." Levi pressed.

Eren rubbed his thumb over the back of Levi's hand.

"That's the thing, I've changed a lot in five years." He let go of Levi, to go clean up the coffee cups.

"But Armin knows what you look like now." Levi stated.

The cup shattered in the sink. Eren spun, horror etched in every line of his face.

"Armin! Gramps!" he gasped out.

Levi placed a hand on his chest, as Eren rushed for the door.

"I have friends watching them. Ones, I would bet my life on, understand?" he pressed.

"Well, we have to go meet Connie about the entertainment for the festival." Eren muttered.

"Where?" Levi asked.

"Connie's place." Eren shrugged.

"No, why don't you go to Krista's." Levi glared pointedly at Eren. The teen sighed.

"Sure. Let me go text them." Eren went back to get his phone.

The others were fine with the change. Eren sighed sitting down on the bed. He pondered if he should go home. Try to talk to Zeek maybe? He wasn't sure if it would help at all, or if he would be walking right into Kenny's trap. He wished his mother was still alive. She always had the best advise.

He slipped the phone into his pocket. Armin had said he was on his way. Eren walked back downstairs. Levi was leaning against the counter, where the sink was. He sipped his tea, in his odd way. Eren walked up to him.

Wrapping his arms around the small, slender body, Eren rested his head on top of Levi's. He breathed out a soft sigh. Levi's free arm, slithered around Eren's waist.

"We will keep you all safe." He reassured the teen.

"You know, I can take care of myself." Eren stepped back. Levi gave him a dark look.