Wanted

Chapter 37

"Hey, what are you doing?" Eren asked. Instead of giving the bottle to the outlaw, Levi put it away.

"You are not drinking this, you might get a stomach ache," Levi reasoned. "I'll pour it outside when everyone is asleep."

"What?! No!" Eren rushed over the raven and snatched the bottle. "That's very rude Levi."

"Eren, we don't know what's in that thing."

"I know but I trust the people here, they welcomed us and let us join the ritual."

"But..." Levi eyed the bottle and switched his gaze to Eren. Concern flooded in his eyes.

"Okay, I was worried too when you have to drink the tea that the shaman prepared. I was thinking the same thing as you, that it might give you a stomach ache. But Connie explained that it's only tea. I was so happy when you liked it," Eren chuckled. "But I didn't expect that you'll like it that much, I asked Connie to gesture Sasha to stop you."

"Well, it's good tea..." Levi whispered. He didn't expect that the Indians make a very nice tea. If it's not too rude, Levi wanted to know how to make one. He shook his head. "But Connie didn't tell you what's in that."

"I know but I'm willing to take it. You did your best during the ritual and I want to do my part," without another beat, Eren pulled out the cork and drank its contents.

"Wait!" Levi grabbed his arm but it was too late, Eren drank half of it. "What does it taste?" Levi asked, eyes zoned at his mate.

Eren brows furrowed as he examined the taste. "Fruity? Like citrus or something."

"Really?" Levi guided his mate to sit down at their makeshift bed.

"Yeah, it's not horrible. A little too sweet though. I can only compare it to fruit juice."

"Are you sure you're okay?" Levi observed his mate. It seems like Eren is alright.

"Yeah, it's a little refreshing," Eren covered his mouth with the back of his hand as he yawns.

"It's getting late," Levi sighed, running his hand over the brunette's hair. "I'll change, I'm going to return this outfit to the elder's first thing in the morning."

Levi stood and pulled out fresh clothes in his bag. He's feeling refreshed after taking a dip with the other Omegas on the clear pond near the meadow with his clothes on. Sasha was kind enough to allow him to hang his clothes on her clothesline while he wore the traditional outfit. Levi's not one to swim in a pond with anyone else aside from his Alpha but it was fun. The raven was the only Omega in his town, he doesn't have a playmate. Having a dozen of Omegas around him that shared the same likes of cleaning and bathing is nice.

Levi folded the woven clothes neatly, when he turned to his mate on the bed, he was surprised to see Eren fast asleep.

Slowly not to disturb his husband. Levi lifted the quilt, he scooted in.

"Hmmm... Levi?" Eren blinked at him, eyes daze from sleep.

"Yeah?" Levi smiled, leaning forward he placed a kiss on Eren's forehead. "Should I blew off the lamp?"

Eren smiled. "Your nose is cute."

"Are you okay?" Levi props his elbow to take a good look at his mate. Eren just lay there smiling at him, eyes completely daze. He glanced back at the bottle on the side. "What was in that thing?"

Levi was about to stand to examine the said drink but Eren stopped him. The brunette held his arm, Levi can feel the heat on the Alpha's palm. "Don't go," Eren pleaded, his green eyes started to water.

"Shit," Levi cursed. "Hey, don't cry. Come here," the raven sat next to his mate and help the Alpha up. Allowing Eren to rest his head on his chest. The raven rested the back of his hand on the Alpha's forehead. "No fever."

"Levi, don't go," Eren pleaded, knuckles turning white as he gripped the raven's shirt.

"Hush, now. I'm not going anywhere," Levi patted his back. Wondering if his mate got drugged or something. It seems like Eren is in a daze and talking nonsense.

"I really like your nose," Eren looked up at him with a smile. "It's like a button. It's so cute.

"Huh," Levi eyed his mate. "You were drugged," he confirmed.

"No, I'm not. I just really like your nose."

"Just my nose?" Levi asked, testing his mate's condition.

"Not just your nose. Everything about you, I love it so much. I'm so lucky," Eren smiled widen. "But your nose is cute."

Levi giggled, watching Eren raise a little. Levi expected that his mate will rub his nose over his. He jolted when Eren lightly bit his nose. "What the fuck?! Shit?!"

Eren pouted when Levi pushed him off. "You don't like me?" he whined, his eyes threatened to spill around tears.

"No, no, no," Levi pulled him back close, cradling the Alpha in his arms. "I'm sorry, just don't bite my nose. Okay?"

"Okay," Eren sniffed and snuggled closer. "But your nose is cute."

"Hmmm, what's in your mind, Eren Yeager?" Levi asked. He wanted to confirm something if the drug is some sort of truth serum.

"Baby names."

Levi chuckled. Of course, Eren will think of that. He doesn't need the Alpha, to be honest, Levi can tell.

"Rivaille. I like that. I read it in a book once. The protagonist is named Rivaille," Eren continued.

"Eren. Tell me something," Levi started. "How many Omegas did you invited to your bed?" He knew that he'll probably get jealous but his curiosity won over.

"I don't know," Eren pouted. "I don't remember what's not important."

"Do you like someone before me?" Levi knew he's digging his own grave but Eren's answer is not so bad.

"Yeah, I saw her alone in the meadow. She was so beautiful and young and tall for her age. I called her Rose."

Levi hummed, feeling the tinge of jealousy in him but he suppressed it. He wanted to know his mate more and this is an excellent opportunity. But he can't help but get mad that Eren's previous lover was tall.

"I didn't realize that she was a he," Eren chuckled. "So I change his name. Titan."

Levi froze. His palm was twitching to slap himself. He can't believe he got jealous over a horse!

"I like him so much, I took him in. I didn't know that he belonged to someone, so technically, I stole him," Eren laughed.

"That's really nice," Levi forced out. He yawned when the brunet yawned. Just one question, the raven nodded. "Eren, are you hiding something from me?"

"Hmmm..." Eren hummed, forcing his eyes to stay open. "I...."

Levi humored himself. What could possibly be his husband's secret? The stash of buttons he collected in a small pouch? That he not only had a talent in sewing but in cooking as well? That his into mermaids?

"Erwin."

Levi tensed. "Erwin? What about Erwin?"

"I planning on robbing the Smith's bank," Eren chuckled darkly. "All the pieces are coming together."

"What? Eren, why didn't you tell me? I thought we are planning it together?!" Levi slightly raises his voice.

"No," Eren said flatly. Gone was the cute and romantic Alpha, now Levi is aware that this is Rogue talking but he's not afraid. The raven was never afraid, but he's mad at Rogue.

"Why?" Levi clenched his fist. "Am I not deserving enough to be by your side as Rogue?"

"No, I can't risk your life."

"But! I can take care of myself! I'm better at shooting and- " Levi exclaimed but the brunette is out of the cold.

"Eren?" the raven lightly shook the Alpha awake but Eren just snored. "Goddammit!"