Levi POV

I walked into this shitty ass school, hoping to have Petra greet me with a warm hug or kiss, but I was sadly mistaken. 'Where the fuck is she?' I thought menacingly as I stomped toward my locker. I slammed it open and furiously tossed my useless items inside, while grabbing the things I needed for my morning classes. I walked inside my homeroom classroom and saw that Eren Jaeger kid sitting behind my desk. I've always wondered why his eyes shined brighter when I walked, it's really weird. I walked toward my desk and gave the brat a curt nod. He blushed and smiled widely, I wasn't gonna lie and say that wasn't cute. I sat down and rested my head against the table. I already knew today was going to be a hell of a day. The homeroom teacher closed the heavy door with a loud thud and began calling roll. They called out my name and I mumbled my usual here. I think I heard the brat behind me squeal a bit from my mumble, but I simply didn't give a fuck. Once our first period bell rung, our classmates including myself sprinted towards Mrs. Church's classroom and the day was still hell from there.

~Lunch~

I walked to my normal crowded lunch table and still noticed that Petra was missing. I looked high and low for my gingered sweetheart, but still managed not to find her. "Oi! Oluo?"

"What, you short fuck?" He mocked.

"Who the fuck do you think you're talking to?" I retorted, giving him an deadly glare.

"Uhh, no one."

"That's what I thought, but seriously, have you seen Petra at all yesterday?" I asked, my voice sounding a bit wavered.

"I don't think so. Ask Eld or Gunther, they might know." He replied.

"Thanks, man." I lifted myself from the lunch table and began to look around for Eld and Gunther. I scanned over lunch tables and I became aware of how many people crowded around that Jaeger kid. I also didn't realize how he managed to make multiple friends in just a couple of days. 'He's a social butterfly, good for him, and yet why the fuck do I care?' I thought as I continued to search for the dynamic duo. I managed to find them before lunch ended. "Oi! Eld! Gunther! Can I talk to you for a second?" I called out to the two.

"Sure, man. What's up?" Eld replied.

"Have any of you seen Petra?" I asked, knowing my voice quivered a bit.

"Sorry to disappoint, but no."

"Maybe something happened to her or whatever." I mumbled, walking away from the duo and out of the cafeteria. The 8th period bell rang and I walked to class disheartened. As the day resumed as usual, I kept think of all the worst case scenarios of Petra's whereabouts. 'W - what if she got kidnapped or worse? What if s - she's dead? No! I know I'm morbid, but Jesus Christ! Let's put more faith in my short strawberry!' I thought as the day came to an end. Once 8th and 9th period ended and the final bell rang, I sprinted out of the Mr. Church's room, to my locker to get my stuff; then I walked -more like stormed- out of school's double doors, and toward the student parking. I rummaged through my book bag to find my car keys. Once found, I pressed the unlock button and the car made a loud chirp from a distance. I walked toward the sound, ignoring the humorless vague teenagers around me, and climbed in. I inserted the key into the ignition and started the car. I then drove off to a place Petra might be. The first place that came to mind was the mall because of all the times we've went on dates, we mainly ended up at the mall. It took about a 45 minute drive to Petra's favorite mall, but for Petra I would do anything. I backed out of the parking spot and drove out in search of Petra.

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It's been almost 3 hours and I still haven't found her yet. I checked every mall I could think of, Starbucks, the library near her house, I even checked a couple of forests to see if she got lost in one of those, but still I had no luck. I decided to ask around on a couple streets. I drove to some street and parked on the sidewalk. I exited the car and unlocked my phone. I searched for one clear picture of Petra and began to ask strangers if they have seen her, anywhere at all. "Excuse me, ma'am. Have you seen this girl anywhere?" I asked politely, trying so hard not to break down.

"Um," she paused to take a closer look at the picture, "Sorry, but no I haven't."

"Oh, sorry for interrupting your day, miss." I replied. She began to walk off, but then turned back and told me good luck. I thanked her and I continued where I left off.

~

It's been more than 45 minutes and no one has seen or heard of her. I wanted to just quit and have a smoke, but I couldn't just give up on her like that because I know she wouldn't do the same to me. I desperately kept my head held high and asked around on different streets that were easy to get to. I'm now on Shiganshina Ave. "This place seems a little empty. Maybe no one's he-" my speech halted as I heard the sound of sneakers padding against the damaged concrete. Footsteps? I whipped my head around to see the brat - Eren Jaeger. He started to walk -more like sprint- towards me. "Hey, Levi! Why brings you to this part of town?" Eren asked, giving me a warm smile.

"I'm just looking for Petra. Have you seen her by any chance?"

"Um," he paused to think back to when he last saw her, "The last place I remember was at school."

"Oh, okay. Well I'm gonna go home. See ya, brat." I said lowly, knowing my voice barely reached a whisper. I walked away from the kid and started heading towards my car. Once there, I dug into my pockets and grabbed my keys while unlocking the door. I climbed and felt tears prick at the edge of my hooded eyes. I feel so helpless and scared. I just want to do something, anything, to make sure she's okay or safe but no one knows where she is. "I just need a drink." I grumbled and sighed as I ran both my hands through my hair, started the car and drove off to the nearest bar.

~

I parked against another sidewalk, but instead of being welcomed to a family friendly neighborhood, I stood in front of a nearby bar close to my apartment. The bright neon letters shined with blinking lights 'Survey Corps'. I walked down the concrete sidewalk and was stopped by the bouncer that looked a few inches taller than me. I glanced up and didn't expect this. "Ms. Zoe?!" I exclaimed.

"L - Levi? What are doing here?"

"I could ask you the same thing." I retorted.

"I'm a working class citizen and an adult so I have a right to be and/or work here young man. Explain yourself as to why you are here?" Ms. Zoe asked sternly.

"I just really need a drink." I sighed.

"Levi, I can't just let you in here without any ID. I could get fired." She warned.

"Please, Ms. Zoe. I really need this drink. I don't even have to stay long, just 30 minutes." I pleaded.

"Ugh," she paused to give a quick run through of the situation, "only 30 minutes?" She asked.

"Only 30 minutes, I promise."

"Fine." She sighed and moved out of the doorway. I pushed open the swinging double doors and was overwhelmed by the strong scent of alcohol. I walked toward the bartender and sat in one of the empty stools. "What can I get- Levi?!" The bartender, Mr. Smith apparently, began.

"I would like some whiskey, please and thank you." I replied tone unwavering.

"Levi you are a kid, why would I give you whiskey?" Mr. Smith asked, looking at me as if I asked for something unreasonable.

"I just," I paused, deciding whether or not to tell him, "I just really need it, okay?" I murmured looking down at the wooden tabletop.

"Was your day really that bad?" He asked leaning against the counter.

"I don't want to talk about it, but I just really need a distraction right now."

"And you think alcohol is the answer?" He asked concerned, leaning against the counter. Continuing to look down at the tabletop, I nodded. I heard him sigh and the clinking of glass bottles. Next I heard glass sliding against a wooden surface. I looked up slightly to see an ice cold glass of whiskey sat in front of me. "If you get drunk, it's not my problem, got it?" He chided.

"Yeah, I know. Thanks, Mr. Smith." I replied, taking small sips of the strong beverage.

~30 minutes later~

"Mrrrrrr. Smith!" I slurred, almost falling out of the stool.

"Ugh, what Levi? You better not ask for another drink."

"Hi!"

"Hello, Levi. I really think you should head home. Are you gonna need any help?" He asked, his voice going in and out.

"Buuuuut I don't wannnnaaaaa!!!" I whined.

"Hange!" Mr. Smith called out to the doorway.

"What's up?" She asked peeking her head through the swing double doors.

"Could you please take Levi home? He needs a lot of rest." Mr. Smith pleaded.

"Don't make me leave! Plwease!" I cried.

"Levi, it's been way past midnight and you'll probably have a hell of a hangover tomorrow, but you still need to get a lot of rest for that growi-"

"Okay, fine! I'll leave!" I yelled, hopping out of the wooden stool and storming out of the bar. I couldn't find my car keys as I rummaged through my pockets, so I decided to walk. The world kept fading in and fading out, so it was very difficult to see where I was going but I trudged on anyway.

Eren POV

"So that's how he'd react, hm? Interesting." I hummed happily as I strolled through Levi's neighborhood. I continued to hum and stroll down the street until I heard incoherent giggling as I passed a lightpost. "Is anyone there?" I asked the incoming light, close to the lightpost.

"Jaeger?" Asked a slurred, velvety voice that could only be my beloved.

"L - Levi? Are you okay?" I asked, sprinting towards the shadow of my precious. He was slouched against the pole and constantly giggling.

"Hey, brat! How ya doing?" He slurred.

"I'm fine, Levi, but you need to get in a bed, like right now."

"Let's get in yours." He attempted to kiss me, but I dodged him and blushed.

"L - Levi, w - we c - can't do that! I'll just take you home, okay?" I asked.

"But I can't find my keys!" He whined.

"Fine! I'll take you to my place, but you're taking the couch, got it?" I replied to him firmly.

"Yes, captain brat!" He replied with a silly salute and I just had to giggle. I lifted him up his feet and dragged him to my car. I swiftly rummaged through my pockets to grab my keys. Once found, I unlocked the door and urged Levi to climb in. He whined a bit and then hummed knowing that my car is clean. I hopped into the front seat, rammed the keys the into the ignition and drove off to my empty neighborhood. 

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Poor bby Levi! I feel so bad for doing this to my babes, but Petra had to go so Eren could do his thing. I keep losing motivation to write sometimes tho because content is hard to come up with and writing and editing is just a lot. I might go on hiatus for a while, but still not sure cause I really want to make you guys happy. If you enjoyed this chapter, don't be afraid to say anything. Trust me, I only bite when you want me to. ;) Anywhooo see ya'll CoolCats laters!

~CoolCat