Strip For Me

Realizations

Eren's POV

While Levi was in class, I lay on my bed watching pole dancers on YouTube. It was part of the "homework" Erwin had assigned me; I was supposed to observe the way all these pole dancers lifted themselves up and stuff, but they were all so...boring. I saw so many ways that the dancers could have made their dances a little bit cooler, a little bit sexier. Bored, I closed the tab and shut my laptop. I think I'll go make dinner for Levi. I had training again tonight, which I wasn't really looking forward to because my arms still ached and my thighs hurt from sliding up and down the pole so many times. I got up, put in earbuds so I could listen to music as I cooked, and padded into the kitchen so I could see what I was able to make for dinner. 

Levi came back just as I was finishing up the last dish. "Hey, dinner's ready. Let's eat, okay?" He turned to glare at me slightly before half-shrugging and going into our room to organize and wipe down his textbooks and lint-roll his backpack like he always did. Wonder what's got him in a bad mood. I tilted my head, trying to remember if I'd said or done anything to annoy him today or yesterday. 

He came out of the room and headed to the sink to wash his hands, glancing at me as he walked by. When he did, he paused for a second, almost tripping over his own feet. 

"Shit." He regained his balance and stalked toward the sink, tiptoeing just the tiniest bit to turn the handle and reach the soap. He's so cute sometimes...and sexy the rest. 

Levi's POV

I walked into the kitchen to wash my hands and eat when I saw Eren standing there staring at me with his head tilted, exactly the way a puppy might stare at you while wondering when food was coming. Flustered, I nearly tripped, but managed to stay upright and stalked toward the sink. Dammit, why is he so fucking adorable sometimes? I even compared him to a puppy in front of Hanji. Something is definitely wrong with me. 

I sat down and started dinner as Eren sat there with that same look on his face, alternating between staring at my face and his food. To put things simply, I was pissed that this brat was affecting me so much with so little effort. I ate in silence and holed myself up in the room after washing the dishes three times to calm my nerves. He didn't come into the room after me; he stayed in the kitchen doing...whatever. Forget it, Levi. Just...study. 

Eren did come into the room about three or so hours later. He grabbed his keys and a few other things, then cheerfully bade me goodbye as he went to his part-time job. Finally, I'll stop being distracted by him. 

The thing was...I wasn't. Even after he left, I found myself still thinking of him and how that unruly mess of soft brown hair covered those stunning eyes...Fuck, Levi. What the fuck is wrong with you? Study. Focus on Eren tomorrow. Or, better yet, focus on him on your birthday. Until then, just...stop thinking about that stuff. 

Eren's POV

Levi's upset about something. I'm not sure if it's directed at me, but...I guess the only thing I can do is let him cool off and not piss him off any more. I can do that. I think. Either way, I gotta focus on training. I'll get fired otherwise. I walked into my studio, deep in thought. An exuberant woman's voice broke through my thoughts, making me look up in surprise. 

"Eren! Okay, so your first performance is going to be in about a week or so. Erwin here assures me that you're way above his expectations, so I think you'll be just fine. After that, you'll have a performance once every one or two weeks, and maybe a few here and there if people specifically request you. In about two to three weeks, I have a special guest I want you to perform for. He'll be celebrating his birthday here, courtesy of his...friends, hehe. Anyway, keep that performance in mind. I'll also be altering your costume a teensy bit for that performance, but only that one, so don't worry. Alright, that's all! Now have fun with Erwin, and train hard!" And with that, Ms. Zoe skipped out of the studio, seemingly very excited and happy.