Is This Love?

When Rain Falls

Rivai POV

I took time to myself keeping distance from Eren and everyone. Erwin's concern over me only grew more and more each day. I've focused on healing the bones that still hurt and my knuckles were bruised from hitting a wall. I didn't care anymore. It was my way of coping. I had no time for tears. The heartbreak was numb and I was moving on the best I can. I stopped drinking a lot and returned to tea. I guess you can say it's one step at a time I glanced at the papers on my desk and sighed rubbing the bridge of my nose. I had a headache. I took a sip of my hot tea and winced when my tongue was burned from it. A knock on my door broke the silence. I looked up and made a groan at the back of my throat so it wasn't really heard.

"What do you want? I'm busy.." I spoke harshly and the door opened. A familiar blond came into view. Erwin. He didn't seem fazed by my rudeness. He hardly ever is.

"I know you are but I brought you some dinner that we had downstairs. You need to eat Levi. Trying to work off and burn off nothing is not a good idea." He set the plate down in front of me. It was bread, cheese and potato soup. I took a deep breath and glared coldly at him. He again was not bothered. He just walked over and laid his hand on my head. "Eat and don't give me that look."

"Fineeeeee." I groaned and started eating using a spoon. He waited to make sure I finished it before a slight smile formed at the corners of his lips. I wiped my mouth with a napkin and looked at him. "Satisfied?''

"Very. Thank you." He petted my hair and I glared leaning into his soothing touch. My blue eyes closed and I took a deep breath. I was stressing so much I forgot how comforting the commander is. The fact that I barely slept an hour didn't help either. I was starting to fall asleep.

"Danchou?" I muttered softly.

"Yes?" He looked down at me. "What do you need?"

"A massage maybe. I haven't left this chair in four days. Only when I really had to get up."

"I doubt I am good at giving massages but I will try."

"Thank you." I mumbled softly and leaned forward resting my arms on the desk. I buried my face into them and Erwin's hands touched my back. I tensed slightly but the blond was being gentle. I let out a soft gasp as he started to massage my sore back. He was right where it hurts the most. Felt nice actually. I was feeling the pain start to fade. I thought about what Erwin told me. It's wrong and its something I shouldn't let myself do. His voice ran trough my mind, over and over. I wanted to know what he meant but I don't want to hurt him in the process. Especially in the state I'm in. He reached my shoulders since he was slowly massaging up my back. To my surprise, I let out a quiet moan in relaxation. Erwin glanced at me but said no word. He knew I needed this. He eventually stopped and slid his hands down my back before stepping back.

"Better?" He asked in his deep voice.

"Hai... Better. Arigatō Gozaimasu." I sat up straight and stretched out. I did feel much better. I met his eyes and he nodded a you're welcome.

"I have some stuff to attend to outside. Looks like its going to rain. We aren't doing an expedition in the storm." He left me alone in my room and I sighed just returning to my work.

Mikasa was watching closely at Armin with Eren at her side. The two have gotten closer since I threatened to kill Eren myself. They worried about their friend. He was growing close to Jean. The two were sitting down near the stalls talking. Armin made Jean take his coat off. He sewed a patch, that's belonged to Marco on the inside just behind his scout patch. It was something that will keep the man to have a clear mind and know Marco is fighting with him every day. Jean smiled and took the coat back he pulled it on and glanced at the patch inside the jacket.
"Thank you Armin." He laid a hand on his shoulder.
"You're welcome Jean." He was about to reach for his hand but it moved away before he could touch it. Armin frowned a little and looked down. He glanced up and saw his two friends were watching them. He gestured for them to go do something else and stop creeping. Eren and Mikasa eventually just sighed and looked away. Jean cleared his throat for a moment.
"So.. Armin. I should thank you. You've been a great person towards me."
"I... I have? I mean. I don't like seeing you upset. You blame yourself for Marco." He laid his hand in Jean's knee. "You shouldn't do that."
His hand reached up and rested on Armin's hand making the blond blush a faint red. The two intertwined their fingers and their gazes met. Jean leaned in and pressed his lips to Armin's. The boy had gasped just as their lips touched. They kissed gently with closed eyes. Mikasa had taken a glance in their direction only to have her eyes widen. What are they doing? She thought to herself and made Eren look. They didn't interrupt but they were shocked. The kiss deepened and Armin's hands slid through Jean's hair just as his arms went around the boy's waist. It was now official between the two.