The Toxic Wasters

17. Poor Thing

-3 years ago-

Somehow, Eren had convinced Levi to fly again. Even with Levi's fear of flying he somehow dragged the raven onto an airplane with little protest.

"How the hell did you convince me to fly again?" Levi asked with a groggy voice. He stretched his limbs once they left baggage claim. He had slept through most of the flight, even as his nerves attacked him and his body didn't like the uncomfortable position the seat had put him in.

Eren chuckled behind him as he slipped an arm around him. "I guess you just can't say no to me," Eren cooed with a smirk. He pressed a quick peck to Levi's temple.

"Smart ass," Levi grumbled as he leaned into his boyfriend's embrace.

Another kiss was pressed to the crown of his head. "You'll love Germany...plus we're meeting someone here," Eren explained as he tugged Levi along.

Levi looked to Eren skeptically. Why would they fly to meet someone? And why would that make the flight worth it? "Who are we meeting?"

Eren smirked. "Don't worry, it'll be worth it."

The sun was too bright when the couple exited the airport. It hurt Levi's eyes. He squinted as Eren hailed a cab. How could it be so bright yet frigid? So as soon as the beige taxi pulled up Levi hopped in.

He could hear Eren chuckle as he left him with their luggage. But his hate for the cold overpowered the need to load their luggage in the car. Plus his limbs wanted to stop moving. He relaxed into the seats, still uncomfortable and yearning for a plush bed.

Soon enough, Eren opened the door and scooted in next to Levi. The raven immediately curled into Eren humming from the warmth radiating from him.

"Cold?" Eren asked with an adoring grin. Levi hummed in agreement.

"And tired."

He felt a kiss pressed to his head as he eyelids drooped. "We'll have enough time to nap before our reservation."

Levi hummed again as he nuzzled further into Eren. "You taking me on a fancy date?" Levi teased in a sleepy grumble.

Levi's body shook from Eren's chuckle as the taxi began moving. "Of course."

The raven didn't realize he had dozed off until his shoulder was gently shaken. He jerked his head up slightly as he grumbled. "We're here at the hotel."

"Too tired," Levi grumbled even as he began the motions of exiting the taxi. Eren followed behind him, tugging him towards the back of the cab to grab their luggage.

Levi was practically asleep as he found himself in auto pilot walking towards the hotel. It wasn't until Eren tugged the raven back that he realized his nose was centimeters away from a pole.

Eren's dark chuckle rumbled behind him as he leaned down to his height. "Need me to carry you in?"

That statement caused Levi's eyes to widen. His head shook vigorously as he attempted to blink the sleep out of his eyes. The thought of Eren carrying the raven through a public place was embarrassing but tempting at the same time. But the embarrassment trumped his desire.

Another chuckle brushed against Levi's skin. Instead, he bunched up the back of his jacket and lead him through the influx of people.

They stood at a gold counter where a perky woman with short brown hair greeted the couple. She requested Eren's room information as Levi stared at the wall behind her with heavy eyes. There was nothing particularly interesting about the wall but his unfocused eyes didn't want to look at anything too complex.