Band- it

Setting up

Finally Friday! Eren was thrilled to be playing out that night with Levi. The senior had kept his distance since kissing him Wednesday at his house. He hadn’t been rude, just made sure someone else was there whenever Eren was around.

“I can’t wait for tonight.” Eren said for the millionth time as he waited for Armin to pack up his stuff.

“You know we should have asked Levi to use his truck to haul the trailer.” Armin pointed out as he stood closing his locker door. Levi wasn’t there again. Eren was a little disappointed.

“You mean deprive mom of her job.” Eren joked.

“What trailer?” came the deep voice from near Eren's elbow. He yelped jumping away from the boy.

“Please do not kill the drummer before a gig.” Mikasa stated as she came up beside Armin.

“We have all our gig gear packed into a trailer at Eren's.” Armin answered. “Typically Eren's mom or sometimes Jean can get his dads truck to haul it.”

Levi shrugged nonchalantly. “I do have a hitch on my truck. We could all ride together.” He pointed out.

“That's true.” Armin nodded. Eren had yet to say anything as they reached the parking lot. He turned to head along the sidewalk that would take him out to the road toward his house. He wasn’t thinking, his mind had gone back to the second kiss. There had been no reason for it. He had ran it through his head to many times to count.

“Eren!” Mikasa called, but the boy didn’t turn.

“Hey Eren where are you going?” Armin asked. Still he kept walking in a fog. Armin was about to run after him.

“Brat!” Levi shouted. Eren stopped. He turned to look back. “You're riding with me.” He said.

“Na, I want to walk.” Eren stated. “Mikasa can let you in.” he turned to continue walking along the sidewalk. A strong hand caught his pack. He was yanked backwards. Off balance he fell on his ass at Levi's feet. Steel grey eyes bore into his.

“You are riding with me.” He restated pulling the taller teen to his feet. Levi made sure Eren walked before him to his truck.

“This is kidnapping. I’m a minor!” Eren protested.

“Shut up and get in.” Levi ordered. He stood behind him until he crawled into the driver’s door. Eren tried to glare at the smaller kid but ended up just looking away as Levi's glare was much more intense.

Eren looked out the side window until they reached his house. He jumped out immediately and rushed inside. His mother had stuff for subs spread out on the counter. “Hello Eren!” she called as he rushed by.

The others came in to greet her. Levi only nodded as he went up to Eren's room. Eren was frantically picking up the junk and wrappers from around his gaming chair when Levi reached his door. The shorter boy leaned against the frame watching him. Eren swiped at his brow after he tossed everything into the trash.

“Is this why you didn’t want to ride with me?” Levi asked with an arch of his eyebrows. Eren spun to look at him.

“This, the kiss, the cold shoulder and mixed signals I get every time I see you. Its exhausting.” With that he flopped onto his bed. Levi sighed.

“I’m gay, Eren but no one at school knows it. I’m popular for some stupid ass reason and good at sports. I need a sports scholarship to get into college.” he explained.

“Wait, you’re gay? But you have a girlfriend.” Levi shook his head.

“No. Petra is the only one that knows I’m gay. She pretends to be my girlfriend to keep others away.” He explained. “See she is focused on college, highly academic. When she found out I was gay and just wanted people to leave me alone she brought up the idea of us using each other.” He shrugged but still stood in the doorway.