Ereri: Online Encounters

Part 6

I called my mom to tell her I was sleeping over. She said okay, but was hesitant, understandably considering I only met Mikasa and Levi today.

"Good news," I said. "My mom let me sleep over." Levi smiled slightly. His lips were sharp and precise. I stared at them for a bit. They were enticing for some reason. I looked back up to make eye contact with Levi.

"So where am I going to sleep?" I asked.

"You can sleep in my bed beside me, I don't mind. Just don't start jerking off when I'm right next to you, without my permission of course," he said.

"Isn't that weird though? Two guys sleeping in one bed?"

Levi glared at me. His piercing eyes almost frightened me. "It's not weird unless you make it weird," Captain said.

"I guess..." I said.

"Are you afraid I'm going to like fuck you accidentally while I'm sleeping?" Levi said.

"No, no, I-"

"You what? You thought I'd like touch you or something? Not gonna happen brat." He looked down with a hint of sadness showing from behind his eyes. I felt guilty for even implying there was a problem. He was evidently sensitive to the topic.

"Are you okay? You look sad," I asked.

"What are you talking about? I'm fine. I'm just really touchy on the subject of rape. It bothers me."

"I didn't assume you're going to rape me," I said.

"I know, I know, Eren. Just any sort of implication makes me upset," Levi said. I'm surprised he was opening up like this, especially in person. I was breaking down his barriers, which made me warm inside. There was a brief moment of silence.

"Thank you," he said.

"For what?" I asked.

"Caring," he answered. I smiled. "Anytime," I said. "It's getting late. We should go to bed." Levi nodded. We started brushing our teeth, changing, and doing out nighttime routines

I stripped to my undershirt and boxers, whereas Levi slept with his boxers only. We settled in under the blankets. We both faced to the right. Levi was behind me. It was comforting to feel his presence near me.

Silence flushed all tension out of the room. "Brat?" Levi mumbled.

"Yes, Captain," I said.

"Are you happy to be here?" he asked.

"Of course," I said. Levi moved a bit closer to me. I could hear his breath. It was heavy , but soothing.

We lied in silence for a bit longer until I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned to face Levi. His eyes met mine. They were tired and dark. The darkness in the room perfectly contoured his face. "Yes?"

"I just wanted to say that your brown hair is really pretty," Levi said.

"Um okay thanks," I chuckled. "I like your black hair too. It's handsome."

"You think my hair is handsome?" Levi said. He smirked.

"No, uh, sorry I didn't mean it. I, uh, just meant to say it looks good."

"Eren," Levi said, "how straight are you really?"

"I'm straight! There's no way I can be gay. I've never felt feelings for a guy." I said. "Well except..." I mumbled under my breath.

"What did you say?" Levi demanded.

"Nothing," I said. "Why'd you ask me if I was gay anyways?"

"Eren," he whispered, avoiding my question. He moved his head in a bit closer to mine. I let him for some reason. It felt okay. Levi licked his lips. He squirmed a bit under the blanket.

"Goodnight, Eren," he said.

"Goodnight, Levi," I said, in response.