A Broken Act

Act XVI

Why couldn't they give me a fucking break? As if it wasn't enough that I'll be spending the next three weeks here in Sina just to work with Eren, I even have to spend the next three weeks rooming with him. If that wasn't the cherry on top of the bullshit cake, then I didn't know what is.

"So you're the one I'm going to room with?" Eren was staring at me, an unsure look settling on his face. At first I thought that it would stir some unpleasant emotion inside me but it didn't. Looks like we're on the same page.

"Great observing skill, Yeager. Much to both of our dismay, yes. And knowing Erwin, I doubt that he's going to change his mind about this so let's just fucking suck it up."

I didn't wait for his reaction and turned my focus back to arranging my clothes in the closet. I was thankful for his silence, leaving the room in a quiet—albeit a little awkward—atmosphere.

Once I was done arranging my belongings I took my phone and made my way to the balcony and dialed Farlan's number, passing by Eren without looking at him. I listened as it rang, one, two, three times before the call was picked up, Farlan's voice filtering through the speaker.

"Levi," Farlan gasped, sounding elated. I fought the small smile threatening to break through my passive expression.

"Farlan." My voice held a teasing tone. I couldn't help it. Hearing him this way, like he wasn't expecting me to call him and was surprised when I did, was refreshing.

"How're you? What are you doing? Are you tired? You should rest if you are. Your workload is heavy for the coming weeks. I don't want you to strain yourself." I shook my head, chuckling silently. He sounded like a mother worrying over her child.

"I'm fine, Farlan. I just finished unpacking my stuffs and no, I'm not tired. I told you I'll call you once I get here, didn't I?" There was a small smile on my lips. I couldn't really help it. It has been a long time since I entertained anyone, so having someone acting like this over me is like a new fucking experience. It wasn't bad so I didn't mind it.

"Yes, yes you did. Sorry if I'm acting like this. I'm just—ugh, Levi. You're making a mess out of me. I couldn't even gather my thoughts properly." He let out a drawn out groan and I heard a little shuffling from the other line.

"Am I? Well, I'm honored to be the who could mess with level-headed Farlan Church," I snickered, a smirk tugging on my lips.

"Stop that, Levi. You shouldn't take advantage of it, you hear me?"

"Yeah, yeah."

"So, how're you doing there? Any plans?"

I stayed silent for a moment, pondering over what I should do for the rest of the day. "I don't have anything in mind yet but knowing Hange, I'm sure that they'll drag me to fuck knows where."

He laughed. "I agree with you on that. So, Levi. . . can I ask you about something?"

I hummed. "Go on."

As I waited for him to speak again, I rested my forearm on the railing and leaned on it. Looking around, I took in my surroundings. Not far away from the hotel was an ocean, the sight of the blue water calming and serene.

"Levi, once you're back here, could we go on a date? I wanted to watch a play with you and have dinner afterwards. That's if it's okay with you." He sounded anxious. I could hear his deep breathing through the call, making me want to calm him.

"Yeah, I would love that."

A gasp was the first thing I heard then his very elated voice. "Really? You're going out with me?"