Different partners? I don't hate the idea of different partners... I just don't need Levi getting over protective and jealous.

I tuck the loose piece of paper into my pocket and grab Levi's hand, offering him a supporting smile.

Something I've learned over the years is that when you're close to someone, you don't always need words to communicate. Slowly -over time- your rhythms begin to synchronize and a flow forms, and once it's there you don't rely on words, more so on movements. It's like a dance in all honesty.

He squeezes my hand in return, I can feel the steady beat of his pulse and the warmth of his body, and my mind is instantly at ease.

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The silence of the drive home was taken by the static sunken music from the radio. Levi clears his throats and begins to talk, "just letting you know If the guy you dance with gets too handsy you let me know and I'll deal with him"

"Levi, it's a strip routine, obviously he's going to have to touch me". I chuckle lightly but Levi doesn't seem to have much of a sense of humour when it comes to anyone else putting their hands on or near me.

"Still. I don't want some douche bag piece of trash thinking they can take advantage of you just because I'm not there. You should practice at home just in case".

"You're too worried. Speaking of, who are you partnered with?" I put my hand on his thigh, not in a sexual way but just to rest my hand, and feel close to him and offer comfort.

"Some guy named Alex," he paused briefly before continuing, "not looking forward to it. I don't like partners, the only reason I like it with you is because it's you. Other than that I have no interest".

"Well either way, we should rest up tonight, it's going to be a trying journey ahead of us if we want to re open," I lean in and kiss him on the cheek, I can feel his face shift into a smirk before a soft chuckle escapes his lips.

The drive home took around forty five minutes and we ended up singing to random songs that would come on.

I love driving at night, no traffic and no distractions. Sometimes I feel like I could just keep driving, and not stop, go until the roads run out.

I want to travel and see the stars from a hundred different places, I want to be free to experience life.... but back to reality, I also work and have bills to pay.

Pulling into the driveway the headlights shine on the side of the house, and disappear as soon as Levi removes his keys.

We walk inside and I close the door with a light click before turning on the lights and heading upstairs.

By the time I get my shoes off Levi is already at the top of the stairs, "eren, you coming?" Hopefully later.

"I'll just be a few minutes, have to email armin a few things." He nods his head and heads into the dark hallway toward our bedroom. The only thing left to place him is the light tapping of his feet against the wooded floor.

I grab my phone out of my pocket I go through the messages, luckily none from that unknown number.

I slide through all my notifications and hit one that says missed call from Armin, it immediately begins to dial.

After roughly three rings Armin picks up with his usual cheery tone, "I miss you! You should come by, get drinks again!"

I chuckle, "Armin all we ever do when we hang out is drink, lets have a pirates of the Caribbean marathon. Haven't done that in a while".

"Please. You watch those movies religiously. You can pretty quote them word for word", he pauses and his tone shifts into that of someone with words caught in their throat, "listen Eren.... I didn't just call to catch up, I was talking with Erwin last night, and well he thought it was better if told you myself.  You might take it better than if it came from him.."

"Armin you're starting to scare me, what's wrong?" He sighs and the phone goes silent for a solid minute.

"I don't think you can save the club, Erwin spoke to the real estate agent,  a few days ago, turns out there's some damage to the building that going to cost almost double the amount it will cost to buy it. I know how important this is to you and Levi, but as your friend, I think you need to bite the bullet on this one and walk away. Levi will understand I'm sure". 

Silence once again swallows the room, nothing but the slight rhythmic beat of my heart could be heard. It's as if as soon as one good thing happens you pay the price of a thousand bad things. Similar to dominoes it sets off a chain of events. "We're still going to try, we have to".

"Well then there's one more thing you should know... an anonymous buyer has offered double what we were asking, so if you can't come up with the money within three months we have no choice but to sell, I'm sorry Eren".

When life gives you lemons apparently it chucks them directly at your face.

Lmao fell asleep while writing last night. Some people asked if I was good at art so I'll upload some photos of my work. It's okay, still have a long way to go!!!! All my work can be found on my Instagram page : bellamichella7268

Aspiring to be a tattoo artist    :3

Did this with chalk ^^^

Tattooed a mango ^^^ don't ask why

Painted a scull ^^^ photo of actual scull below proud of this photo btw