Fallen Angel

Chapter 6

Eren

Flying always gave me time to think, time to clear my head and just see everything in a more... I don't know, logical manner? The feeling of wind drifting past and blowing my hair, the warmth of the sun on my wings, all of it just relaxed me.

If I was being honest, the whole Levi situation confused me. I mean, my wings freakin' glowed again. That's like the human version of 'I love you', and it felt too soon, yet they still glowed regardless. Me and my stupid angel hormones.

I don't know what aspect of the raven draws me in. He's hot, sure, but I like to think I'm not all that hung up on looks when it comes to attraction. It's an added bonus if they're easy on the eyes, I like to think. Maybe it was the fact that I didn't know everything about the guy?

What even did I know?

Levi Rivaille, twenty-three in human years, AoL. Both of his parents are AoL, he doesn't seem to care about things like nudity and he's easily swayable.

I wracked my mind for any extra facts I'd forgotten, or things I wanted to know.

Everything. I want to know everything.

I sighed. "Relationships are so difficult..." I muttered to myself as I landed back on my balcony.

I must've been flying for at least half an hour, because when I got back Levi was sleeping soundly on the couch, a pillow held in his arms. I crouched down beside his head, running my fingers through his hair. I think the feeling soothed me; maybe it was just knowing he was there that soothed me.

The reason behind my inability to rush things came from my past. Making plans had always ended badly for me. I planned to meet my father, he disappeared without a word. I don't know why, I don't know how. I just know he did. Then there was my mother. I don't really think I planned properly, but I guess we'd talked about stuff like when I grew up and then she fell before I could. When I made plans with Jean they were probably half hearted though. He wasn't my mate, so even if that did end badly I guess it didn't matter as much.

A heavy sigh left my mouth once again, and I quoted Kung Fu Panda. "Yesterday's history, tomorrow's a mystery, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present." I rested my head against the couch close to where Levi's hand was. "I want to treasure this, not rush it." I said to myself.

Levi squirmed, mumbling my name in a breathy tone.

I shifted so my legs were crossed on the floor, my hand going back to Levi's hair once I was comfortable. "You okay?" I asked without expecting an answer.

Levi just hugged the pillow tighter, his bangs covering his eyes.

I gently swept them out of his face, a small smile finding its way onto my face. "It really does feel like a family Sunday, y'know?"

The pillow fell off the couch and the raven started squirming again.

I giggled lightly as the older angel growled, grabbing the pillow from the floor and handing it back to him. "Cuddle buddies."

Levi opened his eyes, still half asleep before throwing the pillow gently and grabbing me and falling asleep again. "Brat."

I wrapped my arms around his torso, cuddling into his chest. It felt warm, and homey, and I'm sure that if my wings came out they'd be glowing.

I wanted a family, and I hoped Levi would be able to give me that as my mate. I had no clue what he wanted from me, so all I did was pray that I wouldn't get discarded. I prayed that Levi wouldn't fall too.

Happy in the comfort of his arms, I fell asleep.

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"Brat..." My nose was poked.