Hanji's POV

And there's goes the 5th one- right down the trash. I couldn't believe it- not once. I don't have the right to get rid of it... it was his too. If I can think of a way to keep it, I can lie straight to Erwin's face and tell him it's his baby. Deep inside, I knew it was just Levi's baby... and I had to wonder what he would've chosen. First things first, I needed to tell Levi about it and my possible plan if we plan to have it.

Erwin already was downstairs making breakfast for Eren and I while I did my little testing. I could smell the coffee all the way upstairs- and it almost made me wanna puke. As I tried not to gag, I picked up the phone and opened the window. 

I heard the ringing noise, and if I knew Levi better than anyone else... he would be awake by now. As predicted, he groaned once he answered the phone. "Hanji?"

"Hey... um... are you busy today?"

"Not exactly, if you don't count work. Is there something on your mind that you want to talk about?"

I nodded my head, rubbing my non-existent baby bump. "Yeah... let's go out and get a small snack. We can talk it over then."

"Won't Erwin get suspicious of your behavior and my behavior if we both don't show up to work at all? I'm worried about you-"

"Don't worry, Levi..." I chuckled softly, "Eren wants to see you again. Erwin has no right to deny his son the right to meet his uncle. Besides, I'm going with Eren- so he wouldn't have to be afraid of him being alone. Besides... I'm gonna get hungry after breakfast..."

Levi chuckled softly and I could tell he was nodding his head. "Yeah yeah, I'm going now. Text me the address on where we're going. Surprising Eren or what?"

"He might have a gift for you..." I chuckled softly, quickly changing my clothes. "You know how Eren gets- he likes you."

"Wonder if he could be my kid." Even with his quiet chuckle, I thought through the math and knew it wasn't possible. But... he was right in a way. Eren has been attached to Levi for the longest time- longer than Erwin. Always asking for him- always wondering where he was. When it came to Erwin, he was quiet and shy. Eren could've been Levi's child, but the math didn't match up. Levi and I had sex for the first time 14 years ago... 10 years later, I had Eren, and currently... pregnant with his child. "Either way... see you then."

I nodded my head, hanging up. Why did it bring up so much memories? Seeing him after a year made me realize that I really love him. Seeing him again made me relive a spark I wish we had more of... and this unborn child... 

"Mommy!" I jumped and saw Eren running into my room, slamming his tiny body into mine. His chubby fingers grabbed my shirt and pulled it down. "Daddy says breakfast is done! Come on!"

"Alright, calm down. Oh, and Eren- you're not going to the daycare today."

"We're not?" He tilted his head and his beautiful, emerald eyes sparked of curiosity. "Why not?"

I chuckled, kneeling on the ground and kissing his forehead. "We're gonna see Levi."

He gasps so brightly and held his excitement. Eren's beautiful, emerald eyes sparkled so brightly for his uncle- and I knew he couldn't hold it any longer. "R-Really?! I can't wait to see him!" 

"Well, did you eat breakfast already?"

"Uh-huh!"

"Let's get going now." I chuckled softly as I scooted Eren out of the room. "But first, Mommy's a bit hungry right now."

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"Levi! Levi! Levi!" I chuckled softly as I saw Eren run face-first into him. He nuzzles him gently and gazes up at him. "Yay! You're here! You're here!"

Levi simply chuckled and scratched Eren's head- making his messy hair even more messier. That was something different... but within a few seconds, he realizes his mistake and tries to fix Eren's hair. "Hey you brat... nice to meet you again, huh?" Levi then turns his attention towards me, smiling gently. "Hey Hanji."

"Hey..." The way he said my name... how I blushed at that feeling. "Um, Eren... don't you have something for Levi?"

"Oh yeah!" Eren then rummages through his pockets for a folded piece of paper. He handed it to Levi with a mischievous smile on his face. "This is for you. I made it myself. I hope you love it!"

Slowly, Levi opened the folded paper and chuckles softly. It was a genuine smile and he folded it back up. "Wow, that was beautiful, Eren."

"Hehe..."

"So, Eren, what do you wanna do first? Whatever you want- I'll be okay with it."

Eren gazes up into the bright blue sky, closing his eyes- as if he was thinking about it. Soon, he looks back down and smiles brightly. "I wanna go to the zoo! I wanna get ice cream there- and I wanna see all the animals!"

Levi chuckles softly, taking Eren's hand. "Alright, let's go then."

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As Eren trotted forward, Levi and I held hands as we walked through the zoo. I kept a close-eye on him, seeing him being amazing by all the animals. I didn't know how to word it, but honestly? This felt normal. Erwin almost never has time for things like this... and just... I felt like this should've been normal. This should've been normal.

"You want to talk about that thing now, Hanji?" Levi interrupted my thoughts and I looked down at him. 

I nodded my head, constantly staring at Eren as we walked towards the elephants' den. He was too busy staring at them- intimidating the elephants. "Uh, yeah... sure."

"Tell me."

I sighed, gently rubbing my stomach and confessed. "Levi... I'm pregnant."

Children laughed and screamed in the background as Levi stayed silent. I sighed softly, gasping when Eren ran off- but he ran to a different angle to see the elephants. "Pregnant? Is it mine or Erwin's?"

"Definitely yours. Erwin and I didn't have sex lately... just me and you." Fear crept over me when I waited for Levi's response. "Levi... you're the father... I know it... I wanted to get rid of it- but I had to tell you first-"

"Wow..." He chuckles softly and shaking his head. "Hanji, I'm sorry... I... that was one thing I was afraid of. Thanks for telling me... but honestly... I want the baby..."

Then I gotta lie to Erwin- pretend it'll be his."

"As long as I know it's my child that you'll be raising... I don't care what you do to have that baby and be safe." Levi reaches up and kisses me. "I don't care if you pretend it's Erwin's kid or something...  I care about you and our kid- and Eren. It'll be special for him- a half sibling..."

"I know..." I chuckle softly, staring off to Eren and rubbing my stomach. "And I'll do anything to ensure your baby lives. You deserve it..."

Levi began to whisper something in my ear. His hand rubbed on my back and nibbled on my ear a bit. "Thank you..."