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"So what kind of secrets and people do you know?" Levi demanded in a hushed whisper despite them being the only ones in the room. Levi was awfully curious and it didn't surprise him that she knew a lot of people; she would probably have a new boyfriend every week.

She gave out a low whistle and tapped her foot against the ground as if trying to remember something important.

"I know people you can hire to do the dirty work for you," she whispered with a small grin playing on her mouth. "They're very skilled and talented and I think they would definitely find that person and exterminate them for you."

"Why are you telling me this information?" the male asked curiously as he raised an eyebrow. "You want something in exchange. right?"

"Levi, I want your trust. Honestly I admire you and you're a very great guy and I miss you. I don't want you to look at me like some kind of whore-"

"But you are one."

"That isn't the point," Petra snapped as she closed her eyes for a brief moment. "I don't want you to look at me like I'm the bad guy in this situation. I want you back."

"I am happily taken," Levi grumbled.

"Not that way, you idiot. I meant as friends. I miss being your friend and I hate that you talk to me as if I'm some kind of...enemy. I want to help you so you can be happy. I want you to be happy," she explained.

"I have Eren therefor I am happy."

"Yes but like you said, there is someone you're trying to find and you seem a little bothered by it. I can really help you out," she said quickly and offered a small smile. "I have lots of people who can help."

"Petra, are you talking about hit men?" Levi asked finally. It's been so long since her name casually rolled off his tongue in a non-angry way.

"Maybe."

"You do know that's fucking illegal."

"I know, but you do want him dead, right?"

"Listen, Petra, sounds like a splendid plan but I do not intend to be the reason for a matter and end up in jail, okay? Now leave, you have said enough."

"Okay, okay. Maybe we don't have to kill them. We can catch them and throw them in jail for hurting your precious, little Eren. You want justice, right? Then justice we shall have."

Levi tapped his chin and thought about her offer for a while but she was patient. She was ready to get any answer out of him. He walked around the small room for a while as he thought about it for a little longer. It was true what she said. He wanted justice. There was no way that some jerk would waltz in and hurt Eren then get away with it. He wanted that old fart to be punished and punished he shall.

"Alright. I'm interested."

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Eren ducked behind the counter as he violently sneezed. Sasha and Connie looked over at him with some mild concern on their faces.

"Hey, bro, if you're sick you didn't have to arrive to work," Connie said.

"I'm not sick," Eren said with a small sniff. "I sneezed which means someone is talking about me..."

"Probably your super scary boyfriend, huh?" Sasha teased as she placed cookies inside the display shelf.

It was a cool, spring day but it was extremely busy in the bakery. There were massive orders for cupcakes and cake pops and the whole crew was working passed their limit. Mikasa even joined and she didn't even work here. There was flour flying all over the air in the kitchen and cracked eggs all over the floor but they had no time to clean anything. It was complete chaos. Marco was decked out in an apron stained with icing and flour as he fought with Jean for the white icing.

"He's busy with an appointment so I highly doubt it," Eren scoffed.

Little did he know that he was highly wrong.

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After speaking to Petra, Levi finished up a few appointments for children and hurried out of the hospital with Petra running next to him to catch up. He agreed to meet these people who would be able to find Grisha. Coming along with Petra meant that he had to ride in her small, yellow punch-buggy but he in the end he was still convinced to come along.

It was a short and awkward ride and they didn't talk much at all. When they used to go out, they would always go in Levi's car but not in this case. It was awkward to be riding in a car with your ex. The radio was on and it was playing some sort of song of Black Veil Brides, and Levi recognized this because he's heard their songs on Eren's IPhone a few times.

They were driving deeply into the city where the druggies and clubs could be found. Cars were aggressively honking at one another and Petra was driving like a sixteen year old girl who was just given her driver's license. It was a horrifying experience until they came to a stop in front of some liquor store.

Levi frowned as Petra parked in front of it, he was expecting a place a little more...formal. This was nothing like he imagined.

Petra got out of the car and the male followed after her. There better be a good reason to why the so called hit men were located in a dump like this.

"They work her during day and at night they hunt for their other customers. They rarely kill so it's all good," Petra explained as she entered the store.

It reeked of alcohol and it wasn't very busy at all like Levi expected it to be. There were racks of bottles and packs of beer and wine. The place smelled awfully like smoke too which was no surprise since the majority of the people here did drugs. There was a man behind the counter who had a lit cigarette in his mouth. His hair was blonde and his eyes seemed to be some sort of golden brown colour. He also had some stubble above his upper lip like some non-existent mustache.

"Hey, Hannes," Petra greeted him with a smile.

"Hello, Miss Petra. What can I get for you today? Spirits? Vodka? Beer? I'll hit you up," he said as he huffed out some smoke.

She giggled and waved her hand in dismay. "Nothing alcohol related today. I got you a new customer for your service."

He raised his eyebrows and stared directly at Levi. He removed his death stick away from his mouth and pointed at Levi curiously. "This guy?"

"Hmm mm," Petra hummed in reply.

"He's your boyfriend, right?"

"Ex," Levi corrected with a small cough.

"I see. Well it's been a little long since I've gotten a request. Follow me, kids," Hannes said with a small wave and gestured for them to follow.

They were led to down stairs behind the counter. It was a large trap door just below them which Levi never noticed before. It led to a dark room and the only source of light were the many screens of computers. The walls were decked out with shelves with many books and there were a few weapons here and there. It was like some base or something. There were also maps on the walls with marked areas of red sharpie and a few photos of unknown faces.

Levi was staring around in awe as Hannes sat in a chair in front of the computer screens and started to tap the key board.

"So...who are you looking for?"

"An asshole named Grisha Jaeger."

"As in Doctor Jaeger? He has a son named Eren, right?" Hannes asked.

"That's him."

"Interesting. So why are you trying to find him? He went missing a few months ago and made a few appearances here and there."

"He attempted to murder Eren and I want him to pay," Levi replied.

"Alright. It's going to take a while since he's pretty great at hiding. I'll try my best. What's your name again?"

"Levi," Petra answered for him.

"This is definitely going to be a fun adventure."

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Levi arrived home that night at a very late hour but even so Eren was still awake. He was on the couch reading a book but he put it down the moment Levi entered the room with a worried expression on his face, kind of like a wife ready to scold her husband for being late. It was almost 1 in the morning but the both of them didn't feel exhausted whatsoever.

Eren got up and narrowed his eyes at Levi in a teasing why before speaking to him.

"Why are you late?"

"Too many patients today, that's all," Levi replied calmly with a tired grin.

"You're lying," Eren said. "I can see it in your eyes."

"Stop talking shit, Eren."

"I'm just worried," Eren told him with a sparkle in his green eyes. "If you're going to late, please tell me next time, okay?"

"Okay," Levi replied and ruffled the younger boy's hair.

"Good. I can go to sleep without thinking you're being murdered out there," Eren mocked.

"Tch, that's all you've been thinking while I was away?"

"Maybe. There's a chance that it could happen."

"You're underestimating me, shitty brat." Levi whispered and leaned in closer to the boy. "No need to be worried about me, alright? If a murderer were to ever attack me, I'd beat their ass before they're one foot away."

He then kissed him to prove that everything was okay and that he came home safely and for a moment Eren lost himself in the kiss. Levi's lips were literally poison to him but he loved it. It was probably going to go even farther if Levi didn't break away. He cupped Eren's face in his hands and stared him down. Eren groaned of annoyance and frowned slightly.

"Get some sleep now. I don't want you to be grumpy in the morning," he told him and placed another lingering kiss on his mouth as Eren's lips strained to be near Levi's.

"One more kiss please."

"No."

"Please."

"Shut the fuck up and go to bed."

"You've been away for the whole day," Eren sighed. "Just one more."

Levi rolled his eyes and did what he was told anyways but he should've know Eren was going to turn this peck into a heated, passionate kiss. He opened his mouth as soon as his lips touched Levi's and placed his hands on his shoulders to keep him in place. Levi's hands were playing around with the hem of Eren's shirt and he was just about to pull it off when Eren finally pulled away with a sheepish grin on his face.

"You need to stop doing that," Levi muttered.

"Hmm?"

"I almost lost control thanks to you," he mumbled. "Get your ass to bed before I kick you there."

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