Ereri One Shots!

Reluctant Heroes

Third POV

Eren walked around the old castle he called Base, looking for a certain room. After a couple more minutes of looking for the room, he found it. Standing in front of the tattered wooden door, papers in hand, he turned the knob and walked in.

The room was dimly lit, the only light coming from the moon shining outside of the enormous glass window. By that window sat a large, black piano.

Eren had started coming here every night after he found this room the first day. They had been ordered to clean the older castle so they all could stay there. Well, as Eren was cleaning, he stumbled upon this room.

Eren had opened the door, curiosity calling his name, to find a piano, which was very rare now. Ever since finding this mystical rarity, he never told a soul. He would wait till night fall, when everyone was asleep to sneak off and come here to practice.

He was fairly good now, and was writing a song of his own he called, "Reluctant Heroes". Eren had written this song for his Captain, who he cared for deeply. Yes, Eren had loved, and still loves Levi.

Sitting down on the rickety piano stool, Eren carefully placed his fingers along the keys, and started playing each and every delicate note, stopping every now and then to fix the pitches, sharps, flats, and notes in general.

Finally he had gotten it perfect. He then started to play it. Every long tired night, every aching day, every emotion, his whole being was put into this piece for his Captain, Levi. Slowly he closed his eyes getting more and more into the music, never wanting to stop.

Peacefully, it came to it's end, and by then Eren was exhausted from putting all his effort into this beautiful piece. Sliding the stool back, he rose to his feet, gently taking the papers into his hands, before silently making his way to his room.

He would play for Levi tomorrow, and hopefully it would go well.

~Time skip to tomorrow~

Eren finished up his training for the day, and went looking for Levi, walking through the halls to check his office first.

Eren stopped and waited in front of his Captains door before finally getting up the strength to knock on the newly cleaned door. Stepping back and waiting, the door opened to reveal a somewhat small, annoyed looking person, he called Captain.

Levi looked up and at Eren, slightly annoyed that someone has interrupting his peace and quiet, but relived that it was just Eren. Levi had feelings for Eren, but kept them hidden under is stonic mask he wore.

"Yes, Brat. What did you need from me?"

"Oh, um, sir. I was wondering if you would follow me please. I have something I want to show you."

Levi and Eren stared at each other, looking for some kind of hint giving off what the other was thinking. But only they new their own thoughts. Eren holding hope that Levi would follow, and Levi debating if he should really go. With a nod, Levi complied and continued with Eren down the hall.

Upon reaching the room, Levi got confused. For he had not known about this part of the castle, and Eren had. Still wondering. He watched as Eren opened the wooden door to reveal a piano.

Levi stared in awe at the magnificent sight, as he had not seen a real piano since he first came above ground years ago.

Mesmerized by the sight, he didn't notice Eren walking and sitting down at the bench to the piano, placing music on the stand. Finally he noticed, and gazed towards Eren, hope, and surprise flashing in his silver shining eyes.

"Uh, I, I wrote this song I'm about to play, for you Captain. I hope you enjoy my hard work and appreciation."

Eren places his long fingers delicately on to the keys, before continuing to speak a bit more.

"I named this, "Reluctant Heroes"."

Then he started to play. Levi listened, entranced by the beautiful sounds he heard. Then memories started to flow around Levi. Memories of friends, family, death, life, evil, good, love, and hate. They flashed in his mind, coming and going instantly. Tears pricked his vision, and gently a few tears rolled down Levi's cheek.

Out of his trance, he watched the gorgeous young man play this beauty he created with such emotion. Eyes closed, face contorting from sadness, to the looking of love, to hate, then peace. His movements became more noticeable as he played. It was like watching a story through this boy.

When the song came to an end, Eren opened his eyes and gazed at Levi. Seeing the tears, Eren stared in awe, not sure what else to do. Levi then walked over to the boy, and gently placed a kiss on his lips, connecting them in passion. Eren kissed back, taking this as a sign that Levi had loved the piece.

Slowly they pulled apart, Levis hand resting on Eren's cheek. Whispering, Levi spoke kindly to Eren.

"Thank you..Eren. It was beautiful. I...I never realized that you cared that much for me. You wrote this beautiful piece that reminded me of my life, all the goods and bads, and I thank you. I...I hope you know that, I love you Eren. I love you, and really truly thank you for this. Thank you."

Eren was shocked, but at didn't stop the slow trailing tears from continuing down his cheeks.

"I love you too, Levi. I love you too."

They kissed once again, passion swelling inside of them, as small tears carefully ran down their faces.

They loved each other.

And that was enough.

The end.