Heya guys so sorry for the long wait but my job has been a bit overwhelming recently! And I've had a little bit of writers block as well. But I hope you all enjoy the chapter :) Sorry if it's a little bit shorter than the last. And thanks to all those who have faved or followed this fic!
When Eren woke the next morning he looked at the life stone stone that was still on his wrist. Far too many questions were swimming through his head and part of him believed last night was just a dream. He was sitting on the edge of his bed, still yet to vencher out of his room. He could here Armin and Mikasa moving around making breakfast. He poked the stone a few times then rubbed his fingers along it. It didn't feel as heavy as it did the night before but he still didn't have the urge to take it off.
He stood up and got dressed. His curiosity was getting the better off him and he decided to go back to Levi's place and get more answers out of him. This strange man, or wolf, he didn't know what to call him, had been following him and gives him jewellery. It was far too weird a situation to ignore. Eren walked through to the kitchen and saw Armin hand Mikasa a plate of eggs, bacon and some toast as she sat at the breakfast bar. "Morning Eren"
"Hey" Eren picked up his coat that was thrown over one of the breakfast stools and begin putting it on. Armin raised an eyebrow. "Are you not going to eat with us?"
"I will but I need to go out quickly for a bit" Mikasa narrowed her eyes at him. "What's so important that you need to skip breakfast for it"
"Nothing...I mean...It's just something that can't wait. Honest, I won't be long. Keep some food for me" And with that he walked out the door. Mikasa stared at the door after him then turned to Armin as he sighed and sat down next to her. "Do you think it's something to do with me?" Armin asked.
"No. Why would you think that?"
"I've been such a burden lately and he's dealt with so many appointments for me on my behalf. I duno...I wouldn't be surprised if it's something to do with getting me back into a place of my own..."
"Armin" Mikasa interrupted him and he jumped slightly, looking at her suddenly. "If Eren wanted you gone you would have been kicked out weeks ago. And If Eren ever did that to you I would kick his ass so hard. Plus your not a burden to anyone. You need someone to help you through hard times like anyone else would" She took a sip of her coffee before taking another bite of her food. Armin smiled slightly.
"Thanks Mikasa"
"Besides If Eren couldn't hold you up here you have my place as well. You'd never be homeless Armin. We wouldn't allow it" Armin blushed slightly and said nothing. Mikasa turned to him. "What? Living with a girl not your thing?" Armin's eyes grew wide and he blushed even more. "I don't bite Armin. And besides I know you like boys so it would be much easier for you to live with me than another guy"
"Oh. You know..." Mikasa grinned a little which was rare for her to express. "You never once looked at a girl in that way ever when we were growing up. And there's a few other signs giving it away"
"Like what!?" She ignored his slightly shocked and higher pitched tone and took another sip of coffee. She looked behind her at the empty candy wrappers, dirty dishes and all the extra blankets and pillows they had left after their sleepover. "C'mon. Let's tidy up the place before Eren gets back" Armin made a small protesting sound.
"Seriously! What signs are you talking about!?"
Mikasa giggled quietly to herself and once again ignored him, carrying her dirty dishes over to the kitchen sink.
Eren stood outside Levi's door. He had knocked several times but to no avail. He didn't seem to be home. He was about to turn and walk away when he noticed the door was slightly open. He gently pushed it and peeked his head round. "Levi?" No answer as he expected. He looked behind him once more before entering Levi's apartment. Closing the door behind him he took in his surroundings. The place looked much different in the sunlight compared to the previous night. Everything was as immaculate as he remembered. Levi must have some form of OCD he thought. He removed his shoes and walked into the front room.
There wasn't much around. Either Levi didn't own a lot of things or he chose not to have a lot of things. Eren guessed it was the latter due to the spotless conditions. Unlike the rundown building there wasn't the damp, mouldy smell. He saw quite a few candles dotted about which he must use to keep that exact smell away. He walked over to the kitchen and a look around. Most of the cupboards were empty apart from a few kitchen utensils and some cooking pots. Eren turned and looked down a very small corridor. There was a strange...smell coming from one of the rooms. He looked into the first room but there wasn't much in it. Just a simple bed and nothing else but this room wasn't where the smell was coming from.
He opened the second door which was clearly Levi's bedroom. He had a double bed with some drawers and a small closet. It was in here...the smell. Eren could usually tell the smell of humans. Alphas with their strong dominating scent, Omegas with their sweet submissive smell and Betas which smelt just like normal humans with their own body oder. But this was, strange. It wasn't any of those. But it got his heart racing slightly. Eren noticed he was drawn to the small cabinet next to the bed. He grabbed the handle of the drawer and opened it slowly. His eyes widened a little as he saw 2 small red pills sitting at the bottom.
"What are you doing?" Eren spun round and saw Levi standing in the doorway, arms crossed against his chest.
"I...I was...I mean..."
"You're a very nosy brat arn't you" He walked up to Eren and closed the drawer he had begin opening. He turned to walk back out of the room.
"What are you? Who are you exactly?" Levi stopped but didn't turn to look at him. "You just suddenly save me one day then allow me to see you in some magical form and give me some strange ass jewellery" Levi still didn't turn to look at him. "You have red pills. Pills for Alphas"
Levi turned slightly so Eren was just within his field of vision. "You have those yet you told me last night you're not an Alpha. WHAT are you?!" Levi looked away again.
"Tell me Eren. Do you get severe pain in your lower stomach?" Eren's eyes widened. "Do you feel less submissive during your heat?"
"How do you know about that?"
"Because it's happening to me too" Levi finally turned to look at him. Eren's green eyes were wide with shock. Levi could feel his new submissive form rearing its ugly head. He closed his eyes and mentally fought it. "The reason I've been watching you from afar is because me and you are both being treated by Hanji. And when I found out you have the same condition as me I was curious"
"Condition? What do you mean?"
"Maybe we should sit and talk about this" Levi motioned for Eren to sit on his bed before joining him. Eren listened as the older man started explaining everything about what Hanji and him had been researching. Eren sighed after he was finished his story.
"So, you were born an Alpha?" Levi nodded. "Im sorry for walking in like this and going through your stuff"
"It's fine. Not like I have much for you to go through" Eren smiled at him. Levi turned away from the smile, feeling himself heat up slightly. Eren was about to speak when another voice in the next room distracted them.
"Levi?! LEVI!" Levi and Eren both jumped. Levi grabbed Eren and dragged him over to the closet. "Stay in here and keep quiet!" Just as he closed the door the bedroom door was pushed open. Eren watched through the small cracks in the door. It was a man much older than either Levi or himself. He wore a long black coat and a cowboys hat. "Where have you been all morning. I couldn't smell ya"
"I was out. What's it to you" Levi walked over to his cabinet. He opened the drawer with the pills but it wasn't them he took out. He held a small plastic bag with some sort of white powder inside it. Eren couldn't tell what it was from inside the dark closet. "Here's your stash" He tossed it towards him and the older man caught it without looking. He smelt the bag and laughed.
"Good job as always" Placing the bag into the pocket of his coat he approached Levi. Levi took a few steps back.
"Don't bother. I got what you wanted and the deal was you leave me alone"
The older man ignored him and grabbed his throat. "Don't forget I OWN you. You have a home safe from them BECAUSE of ME" He grinned and pushed Levi backwards onto the bed. He crawled on top of him and grabbed his wrists. Eren's eyes widened and he let out a small gasp. The older man licked up Levi's cheek. He let out a small chuckle. "You're skin's as soft as ever" He then took one hand away and slid it into Levi's underwear. Eren's stomach dropped but he jumped when the older man let out a yell. Eren saw him holding his face, blood now dripping from his cheek. Levi was sitting up on the bed but his eyes were dark and Eren noticed his teeth had become fang-like. An animal like growl was coming from him.
"I told you. You got your stash. You have no right to touch me" The older man took out a small handkerchief and wiped the 3 scratch marks that were on his cheek. He inhaled slowly then walked towards the door.
"Ok. You're right. I apologise. But..." He turned to Levi. "I want double this next time. Or your mine" With that he left. Levi was breathing heavily on the bed. Eren waited until he sure the man was gone. He opened the door and went over to Levi.
"Levi are you all right?" He reached out to grab him but the older man batted his arm away.
"I think it's time you go. You've seen enough" Levi got off the bed and Eren noticed his facial expression was human again.
"But Levi..."
"C'mon. I'll take you home" They walked to his front door but Eren said he didn't want Levi following him. Eren took one last look at him.
"Are you sure you're ok?"
"Yes now go"
"Can I come back some other time?" Levi looked at Eren for a moment before nodding his head.
"But next time don't wander in here like a lost little brat and go through my things or it will be the last thing you ever do" He slammed the door leaving Eren standing in the run down corridor. Eren looked at the door for a second before laughing at himself. There was something...good about Levi. They had only met twice but he was already slightly fond of him. Either that or he was just truly interested in him. Eren took one last look at the door before heading home.