Partnership

Chapter 20: unanswered questions

"Why am I here again? What good will come of it? Please just let this pass by already....I don't want to see this happening again... I want to just be in bed cuddling with the person I love....Please...just end this already..." I was kneeling down in front of two people begging. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't make out who they were...

"Oh shut your trap gay boy" I flinched...I knew that voice...No it couldn't be...

"Reiner?!" I looked up and received a kick to my gut hunching over I coughed up blood. That kick...definitely Reiners... "Why are you doing this? What did I ever do to deserve this?"

I felt a cool metal touch the base of my neck and I shivered looking up frightened as Reiner pulled my head up by my hair forcefully....

"You're living, your existence is a bother. I can't stand living on the same earth as you." I flinched and took a deep breath and calmed down remembering everything that was a happy memory to me. Levi's face kept flashing in my mind and I teared up and bit my lip. He taught me to never be afraid... He would always be there for me...

I glared up at Reiner, "Then why don't you just die." I spit at his face and watched his eyes change from shock to rage then to something I couldn't understand....

"No Jaeger why don't you." I felt a sharp pain through my chest and looked down with wide eyes at the blade sticking out. I heard Reiner chuckle and nod at the other person who still had their face covered. I fell to the ground and pulled out the blade dropping it next to me. I saw the other person light a match and throw it on the bed before both people ran out.

"Levi...I'm sorry...looks like this is as far as I go in this life..." I cried softly and quietly as I reached over and grabbed the pictured frame by my bed that held a picture of Levi and me at the vacation house. I clutched it tightly to my chest. "I'm sorry Levi...at least I get to see your face one last time... I love you..." I kissed the picture softly and let the blackness engulf me.

Eren's pov:

I sat up clutching my chest tightly and gasping for breath.. No...not this again. I looked over to my left and saw Levi sleeping peacefully, I brushed his hair out of his face and looked at the clock on the bedside table. It was only 6:05 am. I slowly threw the sheets off and got off the bed. I blushed and winced remembering the countless times Levi and I did it and the different positions.

"Might as well go shower and relax in a bath afterwards." I limped to the bathroom and turned on the shower and looked in the mirror, feeling a flush of heat along my cheeks as I saw all the hickeys. I turned around and limped into the shower I washed myself and everything that was left inside my body while blushing. When I was finally done I wrapped a towel around my waist and went over to the tub and filled it with warm water. It was a huge tub, I slowly poured in some bubble soap and watched the bubbles rise. When I was happy with the amount of bubbles and the temperature of the water I slowly slid in and rested my head against the side closing my eyes.

Why would I have that dream...What if what Erwin said is true and this is actually a warning? I should let Levi know about this....But what if it harms him or someone else....I can't drag them into danger....

I felt someone place their lips against mine lightly. I opened my eyes and saw Levi bent over above me. I kissed back slowly and smiled when he pulled away.

"Good morning shorty."

"Don't make me drown you brat. Hey, are you okay? I felt you jerk awake earlier."

I nodded and shrugged, "I'll be fine it was just a nightmare." I debated telling Levi again but refused.

"Was it the same one as last time?" I nodded and slid forward in the tub as Levi slid in behind me. I leaned back against him as he wrapped his strong arms around me.