In Another Life- Ereri

Chapter Thirteen.

Well, long time no see. Sorry for this long awaited update. I'm sort of all pooped out due to my Advanced Writing class. Our teacher had us typing essays left and right and I literally had absolutely no motivation whatsoever. Anyways, I've picked up a few things because of the class. xD I realized that I use way more commas than need be, so I apologize. Anywho, shall we begin?  

Levi's P.O.V

How the hell was I supposed to 'just be myself'? What the hell did that even mean? I could have sworn that's what I was doing, but I guess not. I was just going to have to figure out a better way to win Eren's trust and shit. I knew that what I had done seemed wrong, but it truly wasn't intended that way. I was merely trying to get Petra away from the crowd. I had absolutely no intentions of hurting the poor kid. I was such a fucking idiot and now I had to figure out how to apologize. How do you even say you're sorry to a guy who won't even speak to you? I didn't know, but I sure as hell was going to figure this shit out. One way or another, things were going to be cool between the two of us.

I took a deep breath and put those thoughts aside. I had to concentrate on school as well, not just Eren. I was already a semester behind due to me transferring over, so I had to catch up. So, with silent footsteps, I made my way down the hallway and towards my first class which I also had with Eren. The thing was, I knew Eren wouldn't be there. He ditched earlier, and it was due to that entire little scene outside. I felt bad, honestly, but there wasn't really anything I could do about it. 

After first period, the school day went by fairly quickly and I was pretty damn happy about that. I was tired by the end of the day, and my mind was completely drained. All I could think about the entire time was how and when I'd apologize to Eren. The thing would, would an apology suffice? I doubted that greatly. Eren was the type of guy to expect something special from me - I could already tell.

Once I was out of the school, I began walking home, though on my way, I stopped by a little cafe, an idea brimming in my head. Now, I wasn't at all the sentimental type, nor did I really care for all that cheesy romance bullshit, but I was sure something like this could earn a little trust back from the guy. I got two coffees and a small little set of cupcakes, all being different flavors. After doing so, I exited and headed in the other direction, going directly to Eren's home. When I arrived, I knocked on the door, though it wasn't Eren that answered, but Carla. She tilted her head a little and smiled.

"Levi? Eren's not here yet. Was there something I could pass along to him?" She asked softly, causing me to frown a little.

"I really need to speak with him, Mrs. Jaeger." I said, biting my lip. "Would it be okay if I wait outside for him?" I added after a moment, but she simply smiled and opened the door a little wider.

"Come on in, Levi." She murmured, and I hesitantly walked in, clearly uneasy about being in Eren's home when he wasn't there.

Eren's P.O.V.

I sat there the entire time, just waiting for the moment I could go home. I really wanted to just curl up in my bed and cry. The more I thought about this morning, the more it hurt me. I knew that it shouldn't have, but it did. I really liked Levi, regardless if he liked me back. I just couldn't get the damn image of the two being happy together. I mean come on, Petra was gorgeous, smart, and everything anyone could really ask for, and then there was me. Some loser ass teenage boy who probably couldn't match up to her for a second. Why would anyone ever want me? Especially someone like Levi?

I couldn't keep thinking like that, so I pushed those thoughts aside and waited for school to be over. The minute I knew it was, I stood up and started walking home, trying my best to ignore the nagging thoughts in the back of my head. I had to forget him. I had to get over him. I just had to. If I didn't, I would forever be in the rut of self-loathing and my idiotic crush for Levi Ackerman.

When I got back home, I opened the door, only to be greeted with the same guy I had been avoiding all day. For a moment, our locked, but I quickly broke the hold and looked at my mother, who smiled.

"Welcome home, sweetie. Levi wanted to talk with you about something." She said, gesturing to the cupcakes and coffee on the little table in front of the couch. I shook my head.

"I have nothing to really say to him, but," I muttered, walking over and snatching one of the cupcakes up, "I will take this," And with that, I started to head upstairs, but I only got to the third step before my mother so rudely made me turn around.

"Eren, don't be rude to him. He is a guest! Now, you see what this young man wants, and I will give you two privacy." And with that, she left. I shook my head and beckoned Levi to follow me.

"She'll be listening." I mumbled, taking a bite of the cupcake and heading up the stairs. Levi quietly followed with the rest of the box and entered my room behind me. "Now what the hell do you want? I don't want your pity, Levi."

"I'm not here to show you pity," He stated calmly and took a seat on my bed, causing my eyes to narrow, "I'm here to apologize. I never intended to hurt you, Eren, nor did I really think about what I was doing this morning. I know you don't want to hear any of this, but I am sorry. I didn't even think about the fact you were right there. I didn't even take your feelings into consideration."

I let out a sigh and shook my head, "Levi, I like you. It's as simple as that. I'm crushing on you, and I can't help myself. So yeah, what happened this morning sucked, but nothing is going to change anything. It's cool that you're sorry, but sorry doesn't make up for the jealousy and hurt I'm feeling." I rubbed my face and glanced away. I heard him sigh, but that was really all that was said for a bit. He did speak up eventually.

"I don't even like her, Eren. I told you that already."

"Yeah, yeah - you have to do it for your reputation, I get that, but it's still fucking sucks."

"How about... How about the day of the dance, you and I ditch? We can go see a movie. I'll make up an excuse. That way, both of us can be happy." He suggested, causing me to look over.

"I don't know, Levi. It'll just make me like you more than I already do, and I don't really want that."

"Oh?" He stood up, moving a little closer than comfort. "I think you do want that." He smirked at me.

I'M SO SORRY THAT THIS IS SO LATE, GUYS. ;-;