Eternal Love [Ereri/Riren]

Chapter 24 - One Taste

Eren's POV

"I'm gonna need you to help me get through tonight." Levi held a tight grip on my wrist and locked his crimson eyes on me as I stammered to find the words to respond. "You brought this upon yourself," he stared at me for a couple seconds till I lifted my other arm over my face to cover my heated face.

He tugged me down onto his bed and shoved himself on top of me. I felt more heat rise to my cheeks and at the same time, my eye pulsating. I winced and tried to ignore the throbbing pain I felt in my left eye.

"Levi..." My voice was hoarse and my breath became heavier as each second passed with our current position.

"Hey, your eye." Levi leaned into my face and clicked his tongue. "Brat, you really seem to be changing..." I winced once again and turned my head over to the side. "Face me." He suddenly moved my chin and slightly opened my mouth. "Whoa, seriously, check it out, you have your fangs already." He smirked, revealing his own.

"Ugh, stop." I groaned. "My throat is killing me..." He merely crossed his arms and sighed.

"You're the one who's supposed to help me get through the night." Levi spat. He began to roll his sleeves up and held his wrist up to my face. "But you need it too." I gaped and froze at his actions. He leaned in closer as I gave him a look of confusion.

"Wait, what? No! You don't actually expect me to drink blood, do you?" He blankly stared down at me as I shoved his arm away from my face. "I don't need it."

"Says the one who's practically asking for it." As Levi pulled back down his sleeve, I held my throat trying to calm myself. "Don't start complaining or expect me to offer again."

"I won't." I scowled back at him. The pain in my left eye soon settled but the strange feeling I felt in my chest wouldn't as Levi continued to hold me down. The pressure between us made me nervous. Every muscle in my body felt numb. We sat in our position in awkward silence until I felt his finger twitch.

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Levi's POV

I was so dehydrated that it hurt to swallow. Eren's heartbeat and rushing blood pounded in my ears, making my fangs yearn to sink into his flesh. My body was already at its limit.

"Are you okay?" His voice interrupts my swirl of thoughts.

As his words faded, I held his wrist up to my lips and closed my eyes. He tensed and flinched at the contact but he let me continue. I could feel his gaze drilling through me as I took a deep breath and let my inner self take over part of me.

Eren gritted his teeth and kept his eyes on my red glowing ones as I sank my fangs deep into his skin. Blood began dripping down his arm and off the corners of my mouth. His blood was warm, incredibly rich and sweet...

I couldn't get enough of it.

I pulled his body closer to mine and sucked harder. It had been so long since I've had human blood but none of them have ever been this delectable.

My grip tightened on his arm, for I was already starting to get aggressive. Eren struggled to pull away and forcibly tried to push me but it was no use. I could feel myself slowly slipping away from my own sanity. By now, Eren was already losing consciousness; his tugs got weaker, and his voice got softer as he called my name.

Shit, I'm gonna end up killing him.

Seconds later, I pulled myself away and hesitantly lowered his arm. I watched him pass out on my bed, his arms and legs limp. After slowing my beating chest, I lifted both of his legs onto my bed and covered him with my sheets. As I wiped his arm clean with a handkerchief, I gently brushed his hair from his forehead and whispered softly, "I'm sorry. I should've kept you away."

The glow in my eyes eventually dimmed as I licked my lips savoring his taste. I didn't want to hurt him, which isn't like me at all; inflicting pain on others was my cliché.

My eyes drifted from his collarbone, to his neck, then up to his innocent looking face. His chest moved up and down at a moderate pace; I could tell that his heart had settled down as well compared to earlier. I moved his bangs away from his face, thinking about how ironic it was to see this rabid dog in such a peaceful state.

My fingers brushed down his cheeks, sensing a slight warmth from the contact. A tingling sensation at my fingertips travelled through me, relaxing my tension. His warmth was like his aura, it surrounded him and was easily reached to others.

This kid piqued my interest from the beginning, there was always something about him that was different and I just couldn't help getting drawn to him. I thought that our meeting at the pub would be our last but who knew that he'd end up as our hostage. I frowned at the thought and shook my head.

"What is wrong with me?" I pulled back and huffed. "You damn mutt."

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Eren's POV

My nose scrunched up as an aroma of some sweet delight drifted through the air, making my stomach grumble. To my right, I saw a tray with a plate of pastries and a cup of tea along with a few utensils. I sat up wearily and felt a headache hit the back of my head.

"Where am I?" The room definitely wasn't mine and was unfamiliar to me. I leaned back onto the silky pillows, for another migraine made me feel continuous throbbing pain. The pain reminded me of the incident that happened with my eye last night. "That's right... Levi was here." He obviously wasn't here at the moment but his scent was all over the room. I eventually munched on the pastries and gulped down the tea while I rested in bed. "Why did I pass out?"

While I sunk back into my pillow, deep in thought, I adjusted my collar and rolled up my sleeves by habit. Then I noticed a bandage wrapped around my wrist. More memories of last nights incident came to mind. I drooped my head and cursed at myself for letting my guard down. The fact that I let him get a taste of my blood made me wince at the thought.

Why didn't I just leave?

I recollected memories of how my eye reacted to the eclipse. For once in my life, I felt what it was like to want blood. The feeling of your head swirling, that dryness in your throat, and fangs just begging for the flesh. Hunting for prey now had a different outlook. I slipped out of bed and took the artificial silver tray with me as I left Levi's bedroom, making my way downstairs to the kitchen.

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GUESS WHO'S BACK~

Although I am quite disappointed in myself for all the wait, I'd still like to continue this story for it'd be a waste to give up and it is my lovely first. I managed, somehow, and ended up with this. It'll have to do for now. My procrastination is just astounding. 

(Ahh, I hope the atrociousness of my past English isn't too bad compared to my present self) 

I love you guys, the fact that people are still reading is amazing; your comments are honestly amazing as well. 

I DONT OWN ATTACK ON TITAN OR ANY CHARACTERS. I ONLY OWN THE PLOT/STORYLINE.

~jaja

Ereri is life💕