Humanity's Strongest and its Last Hope are suffering. After the deadly mission to rescue Eren, the Survey Corps was put on hiatus to await fresh recruits. Everyone seemed to be relieved, enjoying their much needed R&R, except for Levi and Eren. Drowning in their own regret, guilt and despair, they're forced together in an unusual circumstance. Surprisingly, they find comfort in one another. Would they find more? This is definitely a Riren/Ereri story, but it's a slow burn...takes a few chapters to build up to it. Be patient, and hang in there. I think you'll be pleased.❤ *This story takes place after Eren's rescue from Reiner and Bert. After this point, it does NOT follow the manga/anime and shouldn't be compared to it in any way.* Confessions and Disclaimers: The great Hajime Isayama owns EVERYTHING in this story. SPOILER ALERT - Discusses a lot that happens prior to the Season 2 anime, ATTACK ON TITAN, finale. Also, none of the images belong to me. I give full credit to the amazing artists that created them. If you know the original artist's name, please let me know so I can source it for them. Written July 26, 2019 - January 4, 2020

Levi has been a heroin junkie for years, trying to escape the hellish reality that is his life and memories, seeing no other way out. Already hopelessly bound within the deepest crevices of addiction, along comes Eren, a bright-eyed naïve teenager who has his own struggles yet somehow believes he can help Levi to be saved from himself. ~~~ "So what about you, then? You gonna stick around?" Eren nodded certainly once. "As long as you let me, I still do want to help you." The raven shrugged nonchalantly. "It's up to you." "No it isn't." Levi cocked a brow. "I can't help you if you don't want to be helped," Eren went on. "From the impression I'm getting-" "Yeah, I need help," Levi cut in, looking down. "Or maybe I just don't want you to leave. I'm not sure of the difference. But if you're here, you're going to help, right? Then I don't have a choice." ~~~ I do not own SNK. I am merely writing for sheer enjoyment :) Cover art by the wonderful @kingofhellordoftime TRIGGER WARNINGS for self harm, depression, anxiety, drug abuse, and molestation. Read at your own risk but please, please be safe - don't read if you think this may trigger you; I really would rather you be safe. <3