Stealing the Groom

Chapter 08

The small town was pleasant and peaceful just like Levi remembered when he first came out of the train. Even though it was market day, it wasn't as busy as the city. A few people and carriages go on with their business, the vendors were behind their stalls, enjoying a cup of tea, or having a simple chat with the customers and other vendors.

"Um, do you want lunch or we'll buy stuff first?" Eren asked timidly. Levi didn't miss how many times the Alpha's gaze drifted on him.

Levi glanced down at his clothes. As he said, he didn't wear the typical Omega clothing. He wore a simple white shirt and black slacks, the only thing that's formal on the raven's clothing was the cravat. He was worried about what Eren thinks about his clothing choices but after seeing said Alpha blush lightly, it made Levi smile and his chest warm.

"I think it is better to eat first," Levi patted his stomach. He hardly has eaten three meals a day and now he's certainly not planning to miss a meal. Another additional note was his feet, he needed to stop walking or else he won't survive the rest of the day.

"Okay, it's this way," Eren took the lead.

Levi instantly links his arm on the Alpha, he slowed down his steps and aided the brunette. Before they left the farm, Levi fixed and tied Eren's hair in a bun and tidy up the Alpha's clothes. Levi is proud that Eren is his husband and he is not afraid of showing it off. Eren flinched slightly but he continued to lead them to a homey restaurant. Upon entering, they were greeted by the staff, Levi felt welcomed and hungry from the divine smell that came from the back kitchen.

"Eren!" An Omegan girl with yellow hair and bright blue eyes made a beeline towards them. "Welcome!" her eyes drifted on Levi. "Who is this?"

"Historia, this is my wife, Levi," Eren introduced shyly.

"Hello," Levi nodded at her.

"It's nice to meet you!" Historia cheered but Levi can read her like a book. Her eyes held doubt on him. Just like how Jean looked at him. "Pick any spot you want! I'll be back with the menu."

Eren nodded and pointed at the table near the window. "I always sit over there, it has the view from the garden. Or if you prefer we can also sit anywhere you want."

Levi smiled at Eren's kind words, the place was empty as of now because it was early for lunch. Levi could pick any spot but the way Eren's green eyes shines when he pointed his favorite spot was making Levi's chest warm. "You're usual seems nice."

Eren gave him a big smile. Levi felt his heart skipped a beat and he is no longer denying it. They sat facing each other and simply enjoy the flower garden from the window. Historia came in shortly with two glass of ice tea and the menu.

"What would you like?" Historia pulled out her pen.

"The usual please," Eren supplied.

"And Levi?"

"Ah, I'm not sure. There's so many to choose from, it's hard to decide," Levi scanned the menu several times. He wanted to taste everything but of course, he can't stomach it all.

"How about trying our special!" Historia suggested.

"Okay, I'll have that then," Levi closed the menu and gave it to the blonde Omega.

While Eren was busy looking over the list that they have to buy, Levi took the opportunity to visit the restroom. His feet were aching like shit and he had to fix it before Eren noticed something.

Pushing back his chair, Levi stood. This caught Eren's attention. "I'll visit the restroom. Do you know where it is?"

"Oh, yes. At the back left," Eren supplied.

"Be right back," Levi forced himself not to limp to the restroom. Only then did he let the pain reflected on his face when he was sure that Eren can't see him.

"I don't trust that Levi."

Levi froze and listened carefully to Historia's voice from the back kitchen.

"Why? He looks decent," another voice said.

"Even so, he screamed gold digger to me!"

Levi frowned. That's what people probably see him, the town folk knew that Eren was loaded and then he showed up as the Alpha's Omega. It is expected. But it was depressing that Levi will probably don't have many friends in town.

"It's fine," he whispered to himself with a heavy heart. "Eren is enough..."

The pain on his feet pushed him to the task at hand. He entered the restroom, hissing in pain. He had injuries on his feet before but not this bad. It could be the leather or the weight of the boots, either way, Levi had to clean it.

Pulling off one of his boots, Levi gasped at the red bloodstain on his white socks. No wonder his feet hurt tens times more. Grabbing the pail, he pours water on his scared feet. The cool water helped but it is not enough.

He was drying his feet with a handkerchief when the restroom door open, releasing an Omegan girl with red hair tied on pigtails. Her big green eyes landed on Levi and trailed down at his feet.

"Golly! That's bad!" she exclaimed.

"No! Shhh!" Levi whispered. He doesn't want Eren to hear anything since the girl left the door open.

"Oh, okay," the red hair Omega closed the door then approached him. "Are you okay?"

"I'm... fine," Levi managed not to hiss when he put on his boots.

"Wait! I think I bought an ointment earlier! Wait here!" the girl left without waiting for a reply.

Taking off his boot, Levi waited. He planned to go back to Eren soon, he doesn't want to be rude but he also doesn't want the Alpha to worry. It didn't take long before the bathroom door opened and the red hair Omega came with the said ointment.

"Sorry for the wait," she opened the can. "I help you with your left, and you do your right.  Okay?"

"Um, okay," Levi nodded at the girl.

After a few seconds the ointment cool against his skin, relieving the pain. It didn't make the pain go away but it helps. Levi carefully put on his socks and boots. Standing up straight, he tested his feet. It is indeed much better.

"How are you feeling?" the red hair Omega asked.

"Better. Thank you. My name is Levi," he offered his hand.

"You're welcome, I'm Isabelle Magnolia," she took his hand on hers and gave it a quick shake. "Are you new here Levi?"

"I'm... I'm Eren's Omega," Levi hesitated at first but decided to be truthful.

"Whoa! You're his pen pal?!" she bellowed.

Levi nodded silently. Yep, the whole town knew. The raven understood if Eren shared about the ad with his friends but it seems like the whole town is the brunette's friends.

"Wow. So exchanging letters is a thing now? Maybe I should try too," Isabelle hummed to herself.

I chuckled. "Sure, it's fun but you have to be careful. Don't give your address or your real name."

"What?! Really? Why?"

Levi sighed. This young Omega must have lived her whole life here. In a peaceful town. A real innocent country girl in Levi's opinion. "That's for your safety. It's like the main rule of exchanging letters."

"I see, I see," Isabelle nodded.

"I have to get back to Eren," Levi smiled. "Thank you so much."

"Don't mention it! Happy to help!"

Levi left the restroom smiling. Maybe he can have friends, a real friend.