Hello! Welcome to my first Attack on Titan fanfic. It'll be nice to take a vacation from the Hetalia and Yu-Gi-Oh fandom for a while. :)

Certain parts of this story is loosely based on something that has occurred in my life recently. Sparing painful details, let's just say that the innocent was left hurt.

Also, I am a senior in high school about to graduate, so I do not know everything about college life yet. I'm sure after a few months in college I will come back to this story and edit stuff. But for now, please do not berate me if I get something wrong.

Enjoy~ :3

Title: Only Lonely

Rating: M for language, alcohol use, yaoi lemons, and a near rape

Pairing: Riren (Levi x Eren)

Disclaimer: I do not own Attack on Titan. Credit goes to Hajime Isayama.

Summary: AU. Eren Jaeger is entering his first year at Kibou University with Armin Arlert and Mikasa Ackerman. When Eren is stuck with Levi, his new insufferable roommate, they both will learn that there is more to life than what meets the eye. Riren.

Chapter 1 The Challenge

Eighteen year old Eren Jaeger grinned as he unloaded his belongings from the back of his mother's car to his new dorm. His roommate seemed to have already been there, but was nowhere to be found.

This is it! I'm finally about to start college! He thought excitedly. A new adventure at my dream school... Kibou University!

Kibou University is the pride of the city of Mitras. The university lies on the shore of its huge beach abundant with sea creatures. The beach and university stretches for miles. Kibou University is well known for its marine biology program. Inside are aquariums and pools full of sea life. Ever since he was a kid, Eren has been fascinated with the ocean. Luckily, the college has a lot of non marine degrees, which is how Mikasa and his best friend Armin Arlert were able to attend. Kibou University was more than he could ask for.

Eren's adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman silently helped Eren with his stuff before retrieving her own. Her dorm was several rooms down the hallway.

"Eren, Mikasa, don't forget what I told you." Carla Jaeger told her son and adopted daughter nervously. "You are a long way from home, but if you need me, I will come up here."

"No need to worry about that, Mom." Eren laughed. "We'll be fine!"

"Don't stay out too late." Carla continued as Eren and Mikasa finished carrying their stuff to their coed dorm. "And remember that you two are still too young to drink, so avoid the crazy parties!"

Eren and Mikasa dropped their stuff at the entrance doors and went back to the car to grab more of their possessions.

"And be sure to study, study, study!" Carla reminded them. "You two were both lucky enough to get into the honors program with scholarships."

Eren smiled kindly at his worrying mother. "Mom, we'll be fine, I promise."

"I'll be looking after him." Mikasa told Carla dutifully. "You won't have to worry."

Carla looked a little relieved. "Do you two have your dorm keys?"

"Yes." Eren and Mikasa replied in unison.

"Your school ID?"

"Yes."

"Money?"

"Yes! Mom, we have everything." Eren laughed.

Carla's eyes started to fill with tears. "My two children... where have the years gone?" She asked wistfully.

Eren's cheerful expression softened. "It's not like we're leaving forever. This is just a brand new adventure for all of us."

Carla checked her watch sadly. "Well, I have to start driving back to Shiganshina. Your father needs the car in the morning."

Eren and Mikasa wrapped their arms around Carla in a group hug.

"We'll call you as soon as we get settled in our dorm." Eren promised his mother.

Carla nodded, wiping her tears away. "I love you both."

"We love you too." Mikasa whispered.

Eren and Mikasa reluctantly released their mother.

"Do you when Armin is arriving?" Carla asked as she and her children walked out of the Pearl Dorms towards the car.

Eren whipped out his phone. "The last time he texted me, he said he was about fifteen minutes away. He should be here any second."

"Good." Carla sighed.

Carla started up her car, waving goodbye to her children. Eren and Mikasa waved until the car was out of sight. The two siblings walked back inside and stood in the lobby.

"Hey, Mikasa." Eren called. His sister looked up. "Yes?"

"Do you mind waiting until Armin gets here? I wanna take a look at the ocean."

Mikasa chuckled. "Again? At freshman orientation a few weeks ago, you stood out for two hours."

"I know, I know, but as a marine biology major, I just can't get enough." The brunette grinned, standing up. "I'll be back in a few."

Eren walked out of the lobby. He jogged down the path he took after freshman orientation those weeks ago. In no time, he was on the sandy shore. He smiled as the waves crashed on the shore, leaving sea shells behind.

Eren sat down at the shoreline, not caring that the sand was sticking to his shoes and jeans.

This is funny... back home in Shiganshina, we were landlocked. No body of water to be found. Eren thought. But now... I feel so free.

Another wave crashed on the shore, soaking Eren's legs. He laughed, enjoying the feeling of the water. At that moment, Eren could feel his phone buzz.

"Ah, Armin must be here." Eren realized.

Eren stood up, not wanting to leave the ocean. After one more glance, Eren hurried back to the Pearl Dorms.

When the doors opened, Eren was greeted by Armin Arlert.

"Hey Eren- whoa! What happened to you?" The short blond cried.

"Eren... why are you soaked from the waist down?" Mikasa asked.

Eren scratched the back of his head. "The waves got me, that's all." He laughed. "I'll dry off soon enough."

Mikasa shook her head. "What are we going to do with you?"

"Get Armin moved in his dorm." Eren replied cheekily, picking up one of Armin's boxes. "Let's go!"

Armin looked down at his stuff, twiddling his thumbs nervously. "Are you sure it was a good idea to not room together, Eren?"

"Of course! If we roomed together, there would be no way we would be able to meet new people here." Eren pointed out. "It's time for you to step out of your comfort zone, Armin! You'll have to, anyway. Aren't you majoring in political science?"

Armin nodded.

"I rest my case. C'mon!"

After making three trips, all of Armin's belongings were in front of his dorm. Armin took out his key and unlocked the door. When he walked inside, Eren noticed Armin turn pale.

"Armin, what is it- OH MY GOD!"

Armin's roommate, a tall brunette, was masturbating in front of his computer.

"WHAT THE HELL?!" The brunette cried, covering himself.

Armin quickly apologized and ran out, dragging Eren behind him.

"...what just happened?" Mikasa asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I'll tell you later." Eren shuddered. "For right now, I want to go to my dorm and suppress the memory."

The dorm room opened, and the masturbating brunette popped his head out.

"Knock next time!" He huffed at Armin. "You can put your stuff in now."

"Does that guy have no shame?" Eren gritted his teeth.

Armin shook his head. "Actually... I guess it's good that he isn't embarrassed. Otherwise things would be more awkward."

"I guess." Eren sighed. "Do you need help unpacking your stuff?"

"I'm fine." Armin replied.

"Alright. Well, I'm going to head back to my dorm." Eren told him, suddenly feeling tired.

"Same for me." Mikasa replied. "I'll see you two later."

Armin smiled and walked into his room, taking a deep breath.

"Um, hi... I'm Armin Arlert." The blond said to his new roommate.

The brunette smirked. "Hey. I'm Jean Kirstein."

"This is my first day here and I'm already scarred for life." Eren muttered, walking to his dorm. "I hope my roommate isn't as warped as that guy."

Eager to change out of his wet clothes, Eren took out his dorm key and held it in place at the door. He could hear shuffling inside. His roommate is there!

My first new friend is behind this door. Eren thought excitedly. Okay... here I go!

Eren unlocked the door and walked inside. He was immediately met by a short black haired young man sweeping the floor. He had a bonnet on his head. The man looked up, his grey eyes boring holes into Eren. After taking one look at Eren's wet clothing, everything went in slow motion.

Eren felt himself getting flipped onto the floor. The man balled his fist into Eren's shirt, glaring daggers at him.

"Ow!" Eren shouted. "What the hell are you doing?"

"I could ask you the same thing." The black haired man said icily. "You're tracking sand in here and getting the floors wet, you shitty brat. What, did you piss your pants, freshman? If so, it's time to put on your big boy shorts. This is a college dorm, not a kindergarten class."

"What?!" Eren cried. "No! I was sitting on the shore before I came here! The waves got me, that's all. I'm not afraid to get wet."

"Oh, great. I'm stuck with a marine biology major." The man rolled his eyes, releasing Eren's shirt. "I've had enough of those."

"What is that supposed to mean?" Eren growled, scrambling to his feet.

"It means you're a freaky fish guy." The man smirked. "Next thing I know, this dorm is going to turn into Sea World. I hope you don't plan on raising orcas in here."

"Who do you think you are?!" Eren shouted, his anger increasing.

"I'm Levi." He replied smartly.

Eren growled. "If anything, you're the freak! Who wears a bonnet and sweeps the floors like a fucking Disney princess? This isn't Cinderella."

The short man narrowed his eyes. "Don't test my patience, brat. So you better clean up your shit right now or I'm kicking you out."

"What?" Eren couldn't believe that this shorty was bossing him around.

"Let me put this into terms a freaky fish guy like you will understand." Levi snapped. "If you leave so much as a grain of sand in this room, you will be hook, line, and sinker. Am I clear?"

Eren narrowed his eyes. "Crystal. Is there anything else you command, princess?"

Wham!

"Ow, ow, ow!" Eren hissed.

After Levi whacked Eren on the head with his broom, he fled to Armin's room.

"Ooh, that is a huge lump on your head." Armin winced. "Keep the ice on your head for a while. Eren, Mikasa has told you a thousand times to cut the sarcasm. Look where it's gotten you."

Jean smirked at Eren. "Wow, I can't believe you got whomped by that midget Levi."

"Shut up!" Eren snapped. "There's no way someone that strong could be a normal college student. I mean, he's barely over five feet tall!"

"Stop making excuses." Jean grinned.

"At least I wasn't shamelessly jerking off!" Eren retorted.

"Looks like someone's a bit insecure." Jean said.

"Don't even start with me! I am absolutely livid right now!" Eren seethed. "I need yo switch rooms right now!"

"Whatever." Jean replied. "You guys obviously aren't from Mitras, so I'll fill you in about Levi. I've heard that that Levi guy is a clean freak, so I guess your wet clothes set him off. Just be glad he didn't kill you. I heard he's had like over twenty different roommates over three years. No one could put up with his strict personality."

Eren growled, wincing when the ice rested on the sensitive part of the forming lump.

Armin sighed. "You have two options, Eren. You could let this Levi get the better of you and you can request to change rooms. Or, you could try and get along with him. Treat it like a challenge. From what Jean just told us, it looks like no one could stand Levi."

"A challenge, huh?" Eren repeated. "Well, I've never backed down from a challenge, so fine. I'll go back to that bonnet wearing shorty. I can't be beaten so easily."

"Looks like rooming with Levi will be an adventure all on its own." Armin smiled.

"Yeah! I can do it-ow!" Eren yelped, the ice moving on the lump.

"Good luck on surviving his wrath." Jean smirked. "Levi won't go easy on you just because you're a freshman. I bet you won't even last a month."

"I bet that I can." Eren snapped. "And I will."

Eren stood up, ready to back. "Armin, don't tell Mikasa about this. She'll flip her shit."

"Don't worry, I won't." Armin replied. "We don't need her getting expelled."

After thanking Armin for the ice, Eren left his dorm, walking confidently back to his own.

So, Levi is a strict dictator, huh? Well, he's about to get a rude awakening, cuz I'm going to prove just how stubborn I can be. We will get along whether he likes it or not.

That's it for chapter one. Heh, did anybody catch the Yu-Gi-Oh Abridged reference? :P

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