Pose For Me, Levi

Chapter 5

Levi POV:

I woke around noon with Eren behind me on the couch. He was tracing circles on my back with his eyes closed. I don't think he's asleep though.

I fidgeted a little and Eren's eyes opened. "You're awake. Do you feel any better?" I nodded slightly and pulled the blanket around me just a little tighter. Then I noticed how close Eren and I were together. My face flushed and I looked away.

I felt Eren's warm hand trace my jaw and tilt my face back to him. "Levi, I-"

I couldn't take this anymore. I leaned up and kissed Eren mid-sentence. He seemed shocked at first, but then he kissed back, wrapping his arms around me. I curled into the shape of his body and placed my hands on his chest.

When we parted, I looked up at Eren inquizitively. "Was that okay?" I asked with a blush spreading across my cheeks.

"I thought it was. But, why did you kiss me?"

"W-Well, I-I've liked you for a while now and what you did for me today was really sweet. I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable, but I couldn't wait anymore..."

Eren chuckled. "Levi, I like you too."

I looked up and met Eren's gaze. "R-Really?"

"Really." I sighed in relief and moved to hug Eren, but he instead met my lips again. Nudging closer and closer to him, I kissed back and tangled my hands in his hair. The kisses got gradually more passionate until I was lying on my back with Eren over me. Limbs tangled together, minds going blank, bodies taking control. I couldn't stop kissing him. The way his large hands felt trailing up my sides and rubbing soothing circles on my hips drove me crazy.

I lifted myself up until I could wrap my arms around Eren's neck and pull him down on top of me. He didn't resist, but he was careful not to put too much of his weight on my body while he kissed me over, and over again. The gentle kisses were full of urgency, but they were slow, almost as if Eren was impatient but he sincerely wanted to kiss me more. My heart raced as Eren placed his hand on my neck and tilted my face up to his.

I was lost in him. Completely gone in the moment, until I heard a crash and the sound of glass shattering. Eren jumped off me and listened intently for any sign of movement. I sat still, silently praying that Eren wouldn't leave me alone.

"I should go check out what happened. It sounded like it came from the kitchen. I'll go see if anyone-"

"Eren, please don't leave me!" I latched onto his torso. "I don't wanna be alone. I'm scared. Please don't leave me alone..."

"Hey," Eren loosened my grip and spun to face me. "I won't leave you. Come with me, but stay behind me." I nodded to show that I would do as told. Eren readied himself before atanding and pulling me behind him. Not many know this, but Eren is a blackbelt in karate as well as a highly awarded wrestler, while I am just little old Levi. There's definately a reason he wanted to go in front of me.

We walked into the kitchen, being sure to look extra carefully around us incase of an intruder. Eren let go of my hand, which until now I didn't realize he was holding, and inspected a cabinet in front of the window. There was an archer's arrow with a note tied to it stuck in the wood. The window pane was shattered. Luckily, most of the pieces fell on the counter and into the sink. But there were still some shards of glass on the floor, making me grateful that Eren and I still had shoes on.

Eren untied the note from the arrow's shaft and turned to face me as he read it aloud.

Mr. Ackerman,
I have been watching you for several weeks now. I was very impressed with this morning's shoot. Hopefully you enjoyed your coffee. I made it just the way you like it, with a little something extra.
That was quite the fall though. Maybe you're a lightweight. Good to know for the future.
I'll see you tomorrow, little Levi!
~Your Secret Admirer