Million Dollar Model

Chapter 11 - Shortcake (mini chapter)

Here you go~

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"I dislike all of you."

"Aha!" Hanji beamed. She took Eren's hand and squeezed it, smiling brightly in his face. "We're making progress!"

Levi looked at the woman irritated. "What the hell are you talking about now?"

Hanji's head whipped around quickly. "He said he dislikes us! He didn't say he hates us! We're getting somewhere~"

"She's right," Mikasa agreed. She sat at Eren's feet and looked at him resting her hand gently on his. "How are you feeling?"

"A little better. Why?"

"I'm just making sure. As long as you're alright..." Levi walked and sat next to Mikasa looking at Eren then at her. Mikasa sighed heavily, gripping Eren's hand. "It's alright. Don't worry about it. I'm not mad at you so just drop it."

A soft knock followed by a soft cheery voice. "Hey Eren," Everybody looked over to see Petra walk in with Auruo at her side. She walked next to Eren and pulled up a chair. She smiled brightly and said, "I'm sorry I haven't visited you lately, I had a lot of work at the agency."

Eren shrugged turning back to the television program. "I hear about what happened and it's good that you're doing much better!"

"..."

Petra's smile died and a voice sounded."Try not to bother him right now. He'll talk when he wants to."

Petra turned to Levi and nodded. "I brought him a gift," She held up a small teddy bear with a white card in its hand and get well balloons tied to it's fuzzy arms. On the card it read Eren in cursive red letters. "I know it's not a lot but I stopped by the store and decided to get this. Isn't it cute?"

"Oh! Speaking of gifts," Hanji interrupted. She reach down and held up a large basket containing fruits, chocolates and a small card taped to the front. "This is from Erwin and Garrison. The card and... other things are in there too! Those items are from me!"

"Other things?" Levi asked questioningly, staring at the basket.

"You'll see when he opens it! It's from the heart by the way so don't worry!" The door opened and in walked Carla who was removing her jacket and shaking her legs to warm herself.

"Outside is getting chilly," she closed the door gently and growled when she saw Levi. She didn't have to say a word for Levi to know she really hates him now and that he ruined his chance of Carla accepting him.

Oh well. Fuck it.

She walked next to Eren and pressed a kiss to his forehead as Eren stared forward without a word. She sighed heavily and took a seat. "You're still mad at me, aren't you?"

Eren nodded gently, finally resting his head against Carla's chest. She smiled and hugged him. "I'm sorry, baby. Maybe I took it too far that night-"

"You let me drown." Eren deadpanned darkly. His voice was uncharacteristic and monotone. Even Levi was somewhat surprised by his sudden change in vocal tone.

Carla looked down confused. "What?"

"You let me drown, mother. Don't you remember?"

A throat clear followed by Levi's voice as he stood. "Excuse me, may I borrow you for a moment?"

"Aren't you afraid I might poison you?" She asked bitterly. She followed Levi out the awkward tension room and into the hallway.

Before Carla could open her mouth, Levi cut her off.