"So why don't you tell her you like her already?" Farlan demanded to know as soon as Eren was out of earshot. "I mean, look at yourself! Most girls wouldn't think twice about going out with the great, mighty Levi! For some reason, girls your age find you cute, you're popular, you're athletic and you're a genius freak! Eren probably would go out with you in a heartbeat!"

"It's not that simple! I can't just tell her that I've had a crush on her since I first saw her and that it has been there long before we met behind the buildings this afternoon!" Levi exclaimed, immediately regretting admitting he liked Eren to Farlan. He might as well continue. "Eren... She's not like other girls. She doesn't seem to trust anyone except for her sister, Mikasa, and that blonde guy who hangs out with them, Armin! I get so freaking jealous whenever they make her smile! I want to be the one making her laugh and smile! I want to be her everything! I want her to trust me! I want to be the one who opens Eren up to the world! I don't care if that seems selfish! I've never felt this way about anyone before! I want to be the one to heal her..." Levi's voice trailed off.

Farlan was rather shocked. His little brother had never opened up as much as he had now. "You know, it seems like she's already healing you."

Levi stared at Farlan with wide eyes, before realising he was right. "I guess I need her as much as I want her... Maybe more."

Meanwhile, Eren sat still on Isabel's bed while the other girl styled and braided her hair.

"You know, Levi seemed really different this afternoon. A good different." Isabella said absentmindedly. "Thank you."

Eren was surprised. "What do you mean different and why are you thanking me?"

"Well, you seem to be the cause of his change. So thank you. Before today, Levi hasn't smiled since our parents died. Plus, Levi seems to be generally happier! All this is from one afternoon with you! Please promise you'll keep making him happy."

"I will, if that actually does make him happy." Eren promised, a little doubtful that she was the reason for all the change.

They sat in comfortable silence for a few minutes. "Hey, Eren? Do you like my big brother?" Isabel suddenly blurted out, no longer being able to contain her curiosity.

Eren's blush returned. "W-Well... Yes... Of course I do. I wish I had a chance against the other pretty, popular girls." She admitted.

"I knew it!" Gushed Isabel. "You're so cute, so don't worry about your rivals. I'm sure Levi loves you the way you are! Besides, if anyone tries to take Levi away from you, Farlan and I would take care of them." She finished darkly, before smiling, showing that it was just a joke. "Do you like it?" She gave Eren a mirror, showing off her handiwork. "Let's see what Levi thinks!" They walked off to the living room, unaware of the conversation taking place.

Isabel swung the door open, dragging Eren inside.

"Big brothers! Don't you think Eren looks cute?" she called out, showing off her handiwork. Farlan and Levi looked a bit shocked at the sudden intrusion, but they quickly turned their attentions to Eren. Their approval showed on their faces.

"This little brat sure knows her way around beauty!" teased Farlan. Isabel scowled at him, before getting a playful tousle of her hair.

Eren was a little embarrassed just standing there. Not that anyone noticed.

"Come on, Levi! Say something!" encouraged Farlan, once he noticed his little brother just staring at the poor girl.

Levi blushed and then turned his gaze to the floor. "You- ... You like cute, Eren." He mumbled.

Levi wasn't usually shy. So naturally, he got another amused smirk from his brother. He also made Eren's cheeks practically catch fire.

"Thank you..." mumbled Eren quietly. Her heart almost jumped out of her chest when she heard what Levi had to say. It meant the world to her, possibly because it sounded so genuine and sincere. The only down side she could see was that she loved him even more. 'It's going to hurt when he leaves me...' she thought.

Eren didn't see why a guy like Levi would want to hang around her, but he did. That's what confused her about him.