Dating the One I Hate

~Finally~

(Eren's POV)

There was a deafening silence before u gave my answer. Both my father and Levi looked at me expectantly.

I know I should have trouble choosing, but I was. Stay with the one I love, and make a living off of both Mikasa. Like we have been doing, or go with my father, while he does his job, and have an ensured plan that pays for college. And Mikasa ditto.

I was leaning more towards saying yes. This opportunity seemed to good to just pass up. Plus I'd get to know my father better. Maybe learn to love him. You really only get one set of parents, might as well cherish the one I got.

But then again, I love Levi. And he loves me back. I couldn't just give that all up. I finally got him back into my life for real. I wasn't stupid enough to let him go again.

But we could always meet like he said Mikasa and Karline could do. But long distance relationships never work. Or do they? I suppose if your committed enough.

Wait, what am I even saying? The answer has always been in front of me. I took a deep breath.

"I'll...stay." Levi let out a shaky breath, filled with relief. Guess he thought I would leave him. Grisha nodded.

"That's quite alright son. However I wasn't joking about wanting to be a better father." I nodded.

"I'll visit more frequently. I will send a daily allowance, for you both, and pay for college."

"But I didn't accept the offer." He smiled, which seemed almost too foreign to me. I resisted the urge to frown.

"Eren, you are my son. And Mikasa my daughter. I'll love you no matter what. Though, I'm not the best at showing it. But this is how can repay you. I'm happy that you're happy. You've made the choice of staying, and I'm not going to not pay because of that."

"I suppose your right." Suddenly he whipped out a notepad and pen, quickly writing down digits on a paper.

"Here's my number son. Call me if you need anything." He then turned to Levi.

"And Levi, I know I'm not a good father, but he still is my son. Therefore, I will personally hurt you if you hurt him. Take care of my boy." Levi smiled, genuinely, at my father.

"I will Mr. Jaeger." He put up a hand.

"Grisha, please. Not Mr. Jaeger. I get enough of that from my line of work." He chuckled and smiled once more, pushing up his glasses.

"Goodbye Eren. For now." Tears filled my eyes, and on impulse I ran toward him and engulfed him in a giant hug. I sobbed into him, slowly saturating his brown trench coat. He gently wrapped his arms back around me and held me as if I were fragile. As if he dropped me, I would shatter into a million pieces. I probably would too.

"Thank you for coming back. I finally got the closure I need."

"Of course Eren. Thank you for being here." I nodded.

"Goodbye dad. Love you." His eyes widened and then softened into one of content, tears forming in the corners of his eyes.

"Thank you. Love you too Eren. Tell Mikasa I said the same." We pulled away and wiped our tears.

"I will don't worry."

We hugged goodbye once more, and finally when it came time to leave, he said his farewell to mother, and left, slowly disappearing into the distance.

I stayed there frozen, watching as his clear figure turned in one off blurriness, the colors blending with those of the outside world.

Everything seemed right. My family was slowly becoming whole again. As was my heart. My boyfriend? He was no longer fake. At least I hope.