[🌸] Admit It | Riren/Ereri AU

16 | first date clichés

unedited
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Before the night had ended, Eren asked me if i would be his in the most childish way; and of course, i said yes.

If i could, i would've tackled him to the ground and attack him with affectionate kisses, but i didn't. Instead, we watched the stars together. Eren and i sat on the stump, back to back as we watched the night sky flourish with bright lights of hope.

It was surely a night to remember, I had the man I never thought I'd fall for and I couldn't have asked for anything more.

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"Jesus Christ, Eren! There's no need to kick me off the damn bed!"

I rub my head from the sudden collision from my bed to the hard floors. Never again will I sleep on the outer corners of the bed, not with Eren being a wild sleeper.

"I'm sorry, babe," he apologizes.

"Don't call me that."

"What? Babe? That's what couples do, Levi."

"We haven't even been together for a day, there's no need to start with the pet names," I retort, standing from the ground.

Eren stares at me for a long moment as I rummage through my top drawer for a fresh pair of clothes. He groans and plows his head back onto the pillow, not wanting to deal with my shit today.

"Why are you so stubborn?" asks Eren in a muffled voice.

"Because I can be," I reply before grabbing my towel.

Eren lifts his head to scowl with a pouting bottom lip, as if I would actually fall powerless to that. I pat the top of his head before pointing out the window.

"Leave, I'm going to take a shower," I order.

"But it's cold outside..."

"It can be raining books outside and I still wouldn't care. Go."

"But, babe-"

"Jesus, Eren, stop calling me that!"

Eren whines, sulking his head before dragging himself out of bed. He wraps himself inside his winter coat and slides on his socks while I watch from the side. He collects his things and slips on his shoes before heading towards the window.

"Hey, I wanna take you out, since it's your birthday and all," he says as he holds onto the latch that opens the window.

I cock a brow, questioning his statement. "Out? I thought last night was my gift?"

"No, there's a part two! I'm sure you'll love it," he exclaims before lessening the lock and draping a late over the edge. "I'll see you after your shower, even though I rather take one with you."

"What?"

"Bye!"

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"Can I take this stupid thing off now?"

"Jesus, Levi, it's called a surprise for a reason."

Eren and I walk side by side after exiting his car. With is being Christmas morning and a freezing -1°C, I didn't expect many people to be roaming the streets. I did occasionally bump shoulders with some people, but Eren was careful to guide me.

We walk hand-in-hand, the only thing separating us is the cotton of our gloves. Winter ghosts manage to escape through the warmth of our scarves while Eren makes unnecessary comments about the things we pass.