The Intern

Chapter 20

"Eren, slow the fuck down."

Levi was following close behind me as I made my way to the elevator in a determined stride. It had been a short drive to Erwin's apartment but it felt like hours had already passed. How long had Armin been stuck in that apartment and what was Erwin doing now that he had him to himself? Armin was obviously hurt and I was sure Erwin would be more than prepared to take advantage of his vulnerable state. The thought that he might be touching Armin at this very moment made my vision blur and darken around the edges. I would break his goddamn hands if he so much as poked Armin's cheek.

"I have to get Armin out of there." I shot a glance back at Levi as if the look on my face could somehow convey how desperate the situation was. The most I got back was an eye roll.

"Don't you think you're overreacting just a little bit?" Levi asked as he dug his phone out of his pocket.

"He's probably fucking him right now!" I yelled the only thing that was buzzing through my mind. An elderly couple paused in their conversation as they walked past me, looking beyond affronted with their mouths open and their eyes judgmental. Unfortunately for them I really couldn't give two shits right now, and I was pretty damn sure my expression said just that.

Levi held his phone to his ear, eyeing me with an expression that was almost amused. "You know Armin isn't your kid, right?"

"I never said he was!"

"Well, then realize he's old enough to make his own choices. Unless you're about to lay claim to his ass, you really don't have any say in what he does. And trust me, Erwin's not about to rape him. If they're fucking right now, it's consensual," Levi angled his head and his brow furrowed, "What the fuck, Erwin, pick up your goddamn phone."

I rolled my eyes and turned away. Levi could talk on the phone all he wanted, but I was going to get my ass into that apartment now. Like hell was I about to waste time warning Erwin that we were on our way. As a matter of fact, I preferred it to be a surprise. At least then I would be able see Erwin's true colors when he was in a room alone with someone he desired.

"Where do you think you're going?"

The same man that had helped me up to Erwin's room before stopped in front of me now, blocking my way to the elevator. Deciding that I really didn't have time for this, I tried to cut around him only to be stopped again.

"Can I help you?"

"Yea, you can help me by moving," I snapped, "I'm here to see Erwin."

"He didn't say he was expecting anyone," Nile spoke in a pointed way that did absolutely nothing to help my nerves. "In fact, I'm certain he told me that he didn't want to be disturbed for the next hour."

Oh, he was going to be fucking disturbed.

"Get out of my way."

"I'm sorry, but I can't let you up without his expressed permission."

I wasn't about to take orders from a man who looked like he was growing pubic hair on his chin. I had seen scruffier toddlers than this arrogant asshole, and I wasn't going to let him keep me from getting into that elevator. I was about to shove past him, determined to get there before he could stop me, but Levi's hand on my shoulder kept me in place.

"What do you think I was calling Erwin for? My own fucking amusement? Shit, brat, you really need to calm yourself down before we get up there." Levi held the phone out to Nile, wiggling it between his thumb and forefinger, "It's for you, asshole."

At least Levi seemed to be about as fond of him as I was.

Nile held the phone to his ear, eyeing the both of us with a look of sincere distaste. "Hello? Oh, hello sir. Are you sure? Yes, of course. Yes, I'll send them both up now."