Another 2 weeks had passed and you got into the training with Erwin more and more. You even caught the attention of some other guys. One time, Levi caught one of these guys in the act touching your crotch when you laid on the weight bench, legs spread to the sides to distribute the weight of the barrel above you. Before you could react or anything else, a sharp gasp from shock escaped your mouth and you threaten to drop the barrel from the sudden weakness in your arms. Erwin had noticed someone coming close, but he would've never imagined this to happen. And when it happened, it was too late to stop it and Erwin's main focus lied on preventing you from getting hit by that fucking heavy barrel.Levi, however, did notice it, even from his distant position, jumping over the fence of the ring swiftly and running across the area until he was standing right next to the scene, taking an iron grip on the perverts arm. With one single movement, Levi threw him over his shoulder straight to the ground, still holding tight to his arm, which bent unnaturally. You could have sworn that you even heard bones cracking.

That's when Erwin took the barrel from your hands and went over to Levi to ask him what got into him, in a very loud serious tone. The next thing you heard was Levi saying, "That fucking bastard touched Nina between her legs and I won't allow anyone to touch her there!" You flushed crimson at Levis protective words and realized it was the first time you heard Levi say your name. Not "brat" or "stupid girl' but Nina.

Erwin calmed down after Levi's recount of the scene and nodded in acceptance before turned back to you. "Stay here. I'll be right back." He wandered off and came back after a few moments with the manager of the gym in tow, who gave the man a house ban. Though the week's excitement was half over after that evening, you have the weekend to look forward to. At least then there would be a few relaxing moments to calm down from the stressful of work and training.

Friday came so fucking slow that it almost felt like an eternity. Work became more and more tedious as you recounted how many new friends you had to spend time with, two of which were very handsome guys. When Friday's training was complete, you went to take a shower but were stopped by a strong arm. Unsure of who it is, you assume it is Erwin who likes to grab you this way, causing you stumble back to bump into his chest so he has an excuse to hug you tightly and looks down at you with a warm smile.

Seems you are right. "It's Friday evening again, Nina. We planned another night-out. Wanna join us?"

"You still have to ask?" It was a rhetorical question and you didn't expect a serious answer in return, but Erwin gets the hint.

"Then we will pick you up again at the same time as last time. See ya later." You struggle free from his embrace to rush to the showers, waving back at Erwin and Levi. A few hours later, you're ready for the night out. This time you picked black jeans and a red simple top in silent hope of matching Levi's outfit.

Sadly you were disappointed when the two men came to pick you up. Erwin looked gorgeous, as always, all dressed up in beige and dark brown, carrying a matching jacket over his shoulder with one hand while Levi wears dark blue jeans and a cream-colored button-up. What a pity...Still, there are plenty of chances ahead to play matchy matchy with Levi. By now you're sure that these two guys will be a part of your life for a very long time and surprisingly, you had gotten used to that thought pretty fast.

As usual, Erwin tells you how beautiful you are and Levi's eyes wander over your whole body as if he wants to memorize every curve. It gives you goosebumps every time he does this, but it also inflames the very distant hope deep inside you that Levi could possibly want more from you, but you definitely aren't balsey enough to make the first move! It wouldn't be the first time you misread a guys attention in the wrong way. Seeing as you have a big problem with rejection, you find it better to stay quiet and let things develop the way they do despite that being counter productive to finding a man. You know that doesn't help your situation any but it does keep your heart from getting damaged any further.

Just like last time, you three share a cab that takes you to the same bar. Erwin was just about to pay the driver when you jump in trying to take over a part of the bill. Erwin raises his hand in your direction, giving you a silent command to save your money for another time. You feel very uncomfortable with this. You have a good job after all and earn your own money.

"Stop complaining, brat. I can see it in your face that you are about to say something. Just leave it that way and be thankful for it." Levi demanded with annoyance in his voice. You grumble something under your nose and puff your cheeks. "Fine....thank you." Levi rolls his eyes and grunts in reply, but Erwin just smiles and offers his arm for you to hook in. At least there is one gentleman in the group.

When you enter the bar, you make your way to the same corner as last time. Every one else was already there and waiting for you. Hanji immediately jumps up from her seat and rushes towards your direction, lifting you from your feet in a tight hug.

Armin and Jean also join in and give you the same treatment, but without lifting you up. When Mike approaches, you become nervous. You remember the last time when he got unnecessarily close and heat rises up your face simultaneously with the pace of your heart. You prayed he wouldn't sniff you again, and luckily, he just takes a little sniff before he smiles as wide as he could, giving you a little side-hug as well. You breathe out in relief and walk over to Mikasa and her boyfriend to greet them. Last time you didn't catch his name but now you want to catch up on that. You sit down beside Mikasa and she introduced her boyfriend as Eren Yaeger.

"Nice to meet you, Eren." You said while giving him a friendly embrace. He flushes a little and scratches his neck in embarrassment. You leaned over to Mikasa to whisper in her ear, "He's cute. You two look good together." Now was Mikasa's turn to flush.

"Th-Thank you, Nina". Suddenly, Hanji shows up behind you, holding a bottle of vodka in her hand.

"Enough with flirting around. Time for a PARTY!" She then pours you a shot.

~Time skip~

You lost complete track of time tonight...again...and it seems it's far from over but you hope deeply it will be over soon. You're so drunk, that your sight becomes blurry, the figures and objects before you getting more unclear with each passing minute.
Your mind is still relatively clear, you won't black out at least, since you're able to take a lot of alcohol, but your eyes abandon you. Hanji was the worst.....She drank just as much as you, even more, always pouring in two shots at the same time...but it seems she can booze like a horse.

As Hanji was about to pour you another shot, you bury your head in your arms on the table. "No....schanks ~hick~" you murmured inaudibly and silently but Hanji isn't paying attention at all.

"Naaaawww come oooooonnnn! One more won't hurt!" She shoved you the glass. You don't want to drink it but Hanji almost forces you, totally in her party mode. Just when you want to grab the glass, you hear a booming voice from the other side of the table.

"That's enough Hanji! Can't you see that she had enough?!" It was Erwin. Hanji almost dropped her bottle on the floor at the sudden loud volume. His loud and deep voice gives you a terrible headacheas it echoes inside of your ears like a fading shockwave, but you've never been happier to hear him.

"Man, you're no fun!" Hanji retorted with a frown. But then she turns back to you and it seems she's finally able to recognize the state you're in. "Hey, Nina. You ok?" She asked with worry in her voice, putting her hand on your shoulder.

You raise your head to shake it slowly from side to side.

"I wanna go home......". Your eyes are glazed and the music from the other room nearby roars in your ears mercilessly to make your headache even worse. Before you could put your head back on your arms, you feel the ground beneath you vanish, suddenly floating in the air. Not realizing what's going on at first, you look around desperately only to find Levi's face pretty close to yours. He had picked you up bridal style and was carrying you to the exit. You hold tight to his collar while your other arm wraps around his neck.

Erwin says goodbye to everyone and rushes after us, catching the next crossing cab. Levi takes his seat on the backseat, placing you in his lap while he's still holding you tight in his arms. Your breathing is fast, heavy and uneven and you feel so awfully hot from all the vodka you drank. Your head suddenly becomes very heavy, so you have to rest it on Levi's shoulder, your hot forehead touching his cold cheek while your hot breath tickles his neck. His hold around your back tightens as his other hand wanders from under your knees up to your thighs, placing his warm palm very close to your butt. What a shame that you have to get drunk first to allow a man to touch you like this. Erwin tells the cab driver where to go and moments later, you noticed that they're not going to take you home.

"But thatsch not were I live..." you murmured in a very drunk accent.

"Tsk. Shut up, brat. As if we're going to leave you alone in this state. You stay with us at our place for tonight so we can keep a close eye on you." Normally, you would struggle against this statement, but you're so drunk, that it isn't bothering you in the slightest. You accept the situation in silence.