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Chapter III

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Eren sighed as he hurried down the street towards his car. He was meeting with his editor from the Wings of Freedom publishing company. A short man named Levi Ackerman, who was a complete neat freak.

The brunette finally got to his car, when his phone vibrated. Eren turned it on, to see a text message from his sister.

"Where are you? Levi's here and getting impatient," it read.

"I'm on my way. Just make a mess or something," he replied.

"Just get back here, ASAP," his sister replied.

"Okay, Midaka, I'm coming, I'm coming. Hold your horses," Eren replied as he turned his phone off and started to drive.

It was only a ten minute drive from where he was now, to their house. Why Misaka was making such a fuss about it, Eren had no idea. Sure, he was one of the world's best authors, but still.

Ren Ackerman and Eren Yeager are the same person. Who would believe that a boy, of all things, would be writing BL novels? No one and that was the beauty of a pen name. Thank you very much.

Sure, Misaka is swarmed every time she introduces herself. But his sister could careless, about what the media wanted to know. Mostly it was the infamous question of the identity of the famous BL author, Ren Ackerman.

Eren laughed at the though. His fans would go on a rampage if they ever found out that Ren Ackerman was really a boy.

When he arrived at his house, the brunette saw that Levi was, in fact, there and waiting for his client. Sighing, the brunette got out of his car and hurried up to the house.

"I'm back," Eren announced as he entered the house. Misaka came rushing out into the main hall. "Get going, Eren, you know that he doesn't like to be left waiting," she said as he pushed her brother towards his office.

"I know, I know. I left the moment I got the call," Eren said as he was pushed in front of the office door. "Then hurry and don't keep him waiting," Misaka said as she opened the door and pushed her brother inside.

"Sorry for the wait, Levi," Eren said as he closed the door behind him. "You sure took your sweet time getting here, Yeager," his short tempered editor growled. "My apologies, I had to finish the manuscripts," Eren said as he sat down behind his desk and opened his bag.

"Just shut up and let me see the manuscripts," Levi ordered as he held out his hand. The brunette sighed and handed his editor the manuscripts. Levi read the first few pages, before ripping the manuscript in half.

"What the heck!?" Eren yelled as he shot up from his seat. "You expect the Wings of Freedom publishing company to publish this crap? Don't insult us, Yeager," Levi growled. "I don't know what you're talking about! I put my heart and soul into my work as always," Eren snapped. "Your heart and soul, yes, but your heart only knows what your brain knows. Get a boyfriend, screw him, and then write about it. I don't care what the hell you do, just make it so your readers are satisfied and are willing to give up an arm and a leg, just to read one of your books," Levi said coldly as he stood up.

Eren growled, but held his tongue. Levi walked towards the office door and opened it. "If you show me trash one more time, consider your contract with the Wings of Freedom null and void," Levi said as he shut the door behind him.

"Damn it!" Eren cursed as he slammed his fists on his desk. The door opened and Misaka walked in. "I take it, he didn't like it," she commented. "It was apparently trash," Eren growled. Slowly, Misaka made her way towards her brother and picked up the ripped manuscripts and placed them back together.

"It looks just fine to me," Misaka commented as she looked over it. "It takes a trained eye to see if it's good or not, Misaka, you can't just look at it and say it's great," Eren sighed. "Eren, you're a talented writer, but you really need to have some more confidence in yourself and your writing," Misaka said softly.

Eren sighed, "For the love of all things holy, Misaka, I know that. You've told me thirty five times already," he groaned. "And I will keep on telling you that, till you're out of your writer's block. Go meet someone and be happy," Misaka said.

Eren closed his eyes and sighed. "I think I found someone," he muttered. "What was that? Did you say something?" his sister asked. "I said, I think I have found someone," Eren repeated. "Who?" Misaka asked curiously. "You know that little bookstore across the street from Jean's?" Eren asked. "Of course. The Shiganshina Bookstore, right?" Misaka asked.

"Yeah, the owner is a guy named Armin Arlert. He's really cute and from what I've picked up, he's a fan of my work," Eren said. "You should ask him out," Misaka suggested. Eren smiled, "I gave him my cell and our address," he answered.

Misaka smiled, "Already getting to that point, I see," she commented. Eren rolled his eyes, "Just shut up, I don't want hear it," he muttered. "Ah, you know I'm just teasing you," Misaka replied. Eren sighed, "I know, I know. But God, what does that midget what from me? I did the same thing that I've done for all my other books. What else could he possible want!?" he cried.

"My guess is, he wants you to have a real life experience," Misaka guessed. Eren snorted, "And why bring this up now? He has never nagged me about this before," he growled. "Well, you're always saying to keep your readers interested," Misaka pointed out. "Oh, sure! Use my words against me, why don't you!?" Eren exclaimed.

Misaka laughed, "Well, dinner's almost ready. When you're ready, come down," she said as she exited the room.

Eren sighed and rested his head on his desk. "I'm going down hill," he muttered. The author stayed like that, till his phone rang. Not bothering to check the caller idea, he answered it.

"Hello?" he answered annoyed.

"H-hey, Eren? It's me, Armin, from the Shiganshina Bookstore," the person on the other line replied.

Instantly, Eren straighten up at the sound of Armin's voice.

"Oh, hey, I didn't think you'd call anytime soon," Eren admitted cheerfully.

Armin laughed nervously, "Well, I was closing up shop and I missed the bus home. S-so I was hoping
If you could give me a lift home," he said shyly.

The brunette smiled, "Sure, I wouldn't mind taking you home. Where are you?" he asked.

"In front of the bookstore," Armin replied.

"Okay, I'm on my way," Eren said as he walked out of the office.

"T-thank you and see you soon," Armin replied before hanging up.

Eren smiled gleefully as he walked towards the kitchen. "Where are you going all cheerful?" Misaka asked when her brother entered the kitchen. "Armin just asked me to drive him home," Eren said happily.

Misaka smirked, "Taking him to dinner?" she asked. "Of course. Is there any other way to impress someone?'" Eren asked. "Should I call Petra now or later?" Misaka asked as she held up her phone.

Eren thought for a moment, "Call her when I leave," he said as he grabbed his car keys. "Roger," Misaka said with a little salute. Eren laughed, "Wish me luck!" he called as he exited the house.

Misaka smiled, "Hopefully this will get him out of his writer's block," she murmured as she dialed Petra's number.