When One Door Closes, Another One Opens

A Riren Fic

Chapter One

(Eren's POV)

"That good for nothing jack ass!" I growled to myself as I took a big sip of my drink, feeling and looking completely miserable and jilted. That's right, I'm sitting here alone at a bar moping over my humiliating break-up while drowning in alcohol. I gripped my glass in anger as I continued to rant to myself, "I gave that idiot three years of my life, and he cheats on me with some bitch then he gets her pregnant; that lying jerk!"

The bartender probably noticed my glass is almost empty because he came up to me and asked, "Would you care for something else, sir?"

"Yeah another gin and tonic, and make it a double." I replied while sliding my glass to him over the counter top.

"Are you sure about that, sir; that stuff can get pretty heavy."

I gave the guy a heated glare; does he not see I'm depressed and I want to drink my problems away. "Does it look I fucking care, give me a damn double!"

Apparently I scared the crap of him because he frantically grabbed my glass to prepare my drink, "One double coming up, sir!"

Once my glass is filled again, the bartender quickly leaves to see about another customer. I probably scared the guy little too much, but I honestly don't give a damn. As I held up my glass, I happened to look around the bar to see some happy couples either dancing to the music or sitting together looking happy. I rolled my eyes in disgust, "Don't get too happy girls because the next thing you know, he'll end up screwing you over for the next pretty thing he sees then leaves you with your heart broken into a million pieces for you to clean up!" I said aloud as I took another sip of my drink.

While I tried to enjoy my alcohol in peace, I heard a snide yet sultry voice say to me, "Wow, it sounds like you've been through some really deep shit." I abruptly turned to glare at the wise guy who happened to be a guy with short raven black hair and slanted onyx colored eyes. He looked a little shorter than me even though he's sitting on the bar stool. He was wearing a grey buttoned up shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows with black jeans and black shoes to match. Apparently, he was amused by my misery, because he was smirking at me, looking so smug and it really irked me. "You know, if you keep frowning like that, your face will stay that way, brat." he said to me.

I raised my eyebrow as I snapped at him, "Do I know you?"

"Would you like to know me, brat?"

"Would you like me to kick your ass?" I retorted in an annoyed huff.

The smirk on the guy's face grew wider as he said, "You're lucky, brat because that mouth of yours would've caused me to kick the shit out of you."

I flinched at the threat, but I immediately disregarded it. I refused to let some guy I don't even know get the better of me. "Whatever; anyway, would you stop calling me a brat? Do I look like one to you?"

"You probably don't want me to answer that." he replied completely unfazed by my words.

"Don't you have anything better to do than oppress me?"

"Like what?"

"Like entertaining those women over there who are desperately trying to get your attention?" I said pointing my finger over at the huddle of girls ogling him, practically begging the guy to come over and talk to him. It was kind of pathetic if you ask me.

"I would if any of them were my type, but since they aren't I'm perfectly fine where I am."

"You have a type?"

The stranger grinned as he narrowed those piercing eyes of his, "Doesn't everyone; would you like know what my type is?"

"Not really." I replied bluntly before I took another sip of my drink.

He chuckles as he says, "What if I said, you're my type?"

I immediately spewed out my drink in shock which made him chuckle at me. "W-W-What are you talking about?!" I cried out while I wiped my mouth dry with the back of my hand blushing like crazy.

"It's exactly how it sounds; you should consider yourself lucky. Not many people capture my interest, so I wind up not giving a fuck about any of them, but you on the other hand, I'm willing to make an exception."

"Listen buddy, I'm flattered you know a good thing when you see it, but I'm not in the mood for companionship at the moment."

"Is it because you're still bitter about that dick dumping you?"

"…H-How did you…?

"I couldn't help, but listen to you ranting and raving about him and I completely agree with you. He's a fucking shithead for dumping someone as cute as you."

I felt my face grow bright red and hot as I diverted my eyes to the side. "Thanks I guess." I said sheepishly while scratching the back of my head. "I'm sorry about the whole kick your ass thing; I was just pissed at how my so called relationship ended."

"No problem, brat; I've had to threaten a few people when I was pissed myselfl."

I laughed at his comment before I said to him, "You know we've been talking for a while, but I never got your name."

"Oh, so you are interested in me." he said with a feral grin.

"No-o-o-o, I just think it's rude for me to keep calling you 'you'."

"In that case, my name is…"

"Oh there you are Levi; I've been looking all over for you!" a chipper yet hyperactive female voice said interrupting him.

I noticed the guy cringe at the sound of the voice as we turn around to see a tall woman with brown hair tied into a pony tail coming towards us. She wore glasses over her bright brown eyes. She wore a simple outfit which consisted of light blue jeans, and a white short sleeved shirt with a short black vest over it. She gave the guy a big smile while she wrapped her arm around his shoulders. "How could you leave me all alone Levi; that's not very nice." she said pouting cutely.

"Shitty glasses, when have you ever known me to be nice?" Levi retorted with an annoyed look on his face as he removed the woman's arm off of him.

"Touché, but you do seem to be having fun for once." Just then, the woman turned to me and grinned wildly which made me kind of nervous. "I can see why; what a cutie!" she said with glee.

"…Um, thank you?" I replied, a little taken back at her excitable behavior.

"Calm the fuck down Shitty glasses, you're scaring him."

"I am not Levi; stop making up stories." The speckled woman turned her attention back to me and took my hands in hers, shaking them. "Hi there, my name is Hanji Zoe, nice to meet you!"

"Y-Y-You too, I'm Eren Jaegar."

"Eren huh, that's a nice name. You know, you're the first person I've seen to actually hold down a conversation with Mr. Anti-social over here." Hanji said pointing her thumb at Levi which made him scowl at her.

"I can't imagine why." I sarcastically said before giving a small sigh, "But he should know that he shouldn't be flirting with me if he's already on a date."

Hanji and Levi exchanged questioning looks before turning their attention back on me. "A date with whom?" Hanjji asked me in curiosity.

"Isn't he on a date with you?" I asked seriously.

It was quiet for a moment until Hanji's wholehearted laughter broke the silence. The sound of it made me jump in surprise. "Wow, he's cute and funny; you know, you're a real catch, Eren!" she said in between laughs as she wiped a stray tear from her eye.

I raised an eyebrow at her because I was confused as to why Hanji was laughing. I peered over to Levi and asked, "I don't get it; isn't she your girlfriend?"

Levi actually shuddered at my question as he instantly replied, "Oh fuck no, brat; there is absolutely nothing going on between us."

"Yeah," Hanji chimed in after she stopped laughing, "Ol' Levi and I have been friends for ages."

"Friends being the operative word." Levi bluntly added.

Hanji smiled, "Don't you worry Eren, he's just playing."

"How can you tell?" I asked incredulously.

Hanji laughed again as she slapped my back hard making me lunge forward. Man, she's got some real strength. "I like you Eren; you're so interesting!" Then we heard Levi clear his throat before she said, "Well I better leave you two kids to chat some more. It was nice meeting you Eren; maybe we'll see each other again sometime!"

"Yeah, it was nice meeting you too Hanji." I replied with a smile.

"Such a cutie." she says before whispering something to Levi which made him scowl at her again. Hanji simply laughed at Levi as she headed off to who knows where.

When Hanji left, I blinked before turning my attention back to Levi. "Well, she's certainly is a very hyperactive person, but nice though."

"Yeah she's always been like that."

"It's kinda hard to believe you two are friends considering how you both have completely different personalities."

Levi nodded in agreement, "I get that a lot; to be honest, she's the one who dragged me here even though I constantly told her I didn't want to. For once, I'm glad she talked me into it though, because I got to meet an interesting brat."

"Seriously, why do you keep calling me that?" I asked annoyed at Levi's nickname for me.

Levi simply grinned at my question, "Because you not only remind me of one, but you're also cute."

I could feel my cheeks grow bright red again as I diverted my eyes from him. I took another sip of my drink before placing it back on the bar's counter top. "You're quite the charmer, aren't you?"

"Given the situation when I need to be." Levi replied with a small grin while he traced his finger around the rim of his glass.

"Uh-huh…" I took one final sip of my drink since nothing was left in my glass, but the ice cube. I gave a quick shudder due to the bitter yet strong taste of my beverage. "So where do we go from here?"

"Well, it depends on what you want to do. Personally I would like to take you back to my place for a real drink."

"Are you trying to get me drunk so you can do pervy things to me or what?" I asked narrowing my eyes at him.

"Oh give me some credit, brat; I wouldn't do anything you wouldn't want me to. Besides, the last thing I would want is to end up placed in the same category as that shithead who dumped you."

I blinked at him before giving a small chuckle. "I wouldn't worry about that, because you won't be. To be honest, you have a lot more class than he ever did anyway."

"That's good to know, thank you Eren."

At that moment, I felt my heart skip a beat as my face grew even redder. The way Levi said my name in that sultry voice of his; it was so hot. I hated to admit it, but this guy is really sexy despite his foul mouth and anti-social deposition. It did seem like the guy was interested in me, but still I don't want to rush into something so soon. So many mixed thoughts were swirling around in my head about what I should do. Should I take Levi up on his offer or not? While I was busy with my rambling thoughts, I heard the other say something I didn't quite catch. "I'm sorry Levi, can you repeat that?"

"I asked are you okay; your mind seems to be elsewhere."

"Oh no, I'm okay; I-I-I was just thinking about something stupid."

"You know for someone who says he's not a brat, you sure let your mind wander like one." Levi said with a small grin.

"Not funny!"

"It is to me."

I sighed heavily while scratching the back of my head, 'He's really not making this decision easy.'

"So are you going take me up on my offer, or what?"

I gave big heavy sigh, 'I may kick myself for this but…' "Sure why not."

"It's about time." Levi got off his bar stool with ease and headed towards the door. Apparently he noticed I wasn't following him, because he turned around and smirked at me. "Better hurry up, brat or I'll leave you behind."

I groaned heavily in defeat as I followed after the guy. When I caught up with Levi, I said in a disgruntled, "I'm not a brat, Levi."

"Whatever you say, brat." he retorted back in an amused tone. I rolled by eyes while I groaned; there was no talking to this guy.

(Normal P.O.V)

After she ordered her cocktail, Hanji happened to see Levi and Eren head towards the front door. She smiled brightly to herself, 'Way to go Levi; tonight, my friend becomes a man!'

As the bartender was bringing the brunette her cocktail, he heard her sniffling as though she was crying. "Are you okay, Miss?" he asked out of concern.

"Oh I'm fine; I just never been so happy for my friend. He might not die alone after all!" she exclaimed with joy.

"…O-O-Okay." The bartender stared blankly at the speckled woman before returning to his duties. 'Why do I always get the weirdoes on the nights I work; why?!'

To Be Continued…