Levi's pov

The only word I could use to describe how I currently felt was crushed. This whole time...I had no idea.

This was the moment I've been waiting for, right? Then why was I so...afraid.

Eren's eyes were on me and waiting for me to explain my side of the story. Easier said than done though, my mind still lingered on his story and how much different it was to mine.

"Alright," I say in a whisper. "You seemed to have covered most of it. Me saving you at the park. You coming to my school. But...it's wrong. Everything after that."

I finally look up from my folded hands up into Eren's eyes. To think, all of these shitty insults and fights could have been avoided if I had just...

My breathing speeds up as my anger seems to slowly grow. Why didn't I just do something?! I would have probably still been close to Eren. Sure I wouldn't be the most popular boy in school, but I'd give that rank away in a heart beat if it meant regaining what was most important to me.

It's time to finally fix what was broken.

%****%

I stand under the light of the afternoon as I wait nervously for Eren. For the umpteenth time I look down at my batman watch to see that I still had an half hour until he'd come.

Deciding I had plenty of time I decided to walk around. Maybe that would help calm my nerves as well.

I'm not sure how long I took, but I'd already circled the play ground four times before sitting on the cement's edge.

Ugh! I'm so boooardd! Curse myself for trying to be a few minutes earlier than him.

That's when I hear a sound from behind me. It's about time....

Though, when I turn around, there's no Eren in sight. There are two guys I faintly remember from my class though. And oh joy, their coming this way.

I quickly get to my feet as one calls out to me. "Aye, Lester right?"

"It's Levi."

"Right, that's what I said. Wanna do something fun? You seem kind of bored."

These two guys have never even talked to me before. Why the sudden change of heart? "Why do you guys want to hang out with me?" I can't help but ask.

"What? Is it so bad to nice for a change?" Yes.

"Plus," the second boy adds, "two of the most popular girls have a crush on you." What? On me?

"If you hang with us, we could freshen you up. Maybe even hook you up with one of 'em."

"Wait," I say holding up my hands, "I already have--"

"Come on. We've got this awesome game planned." The two taller guys say changing the subject before standing on either side of me. They begin leading me toward the main school building.

"But I'm waiting for someone!" I try pushing against the two, but my attempts were useless.

"Don't worry, it'll be fast, okay?" I look back to the empty play ground. I guess I can use this to pass the time....

The three of us finally reach the school's building, several yards away from the play ground where Im supposed to be meeting Eren. "Okay, we're here. Now what?" 

"Ever heard of parkour?" One of the boys asks me. 

"Park what?" 

"Parkour. Where you scale walls and make sick jumps?" I nod slowly like I actually knew what they were talking about. "Wow you really are lame without us. You should hang with us more." 

I roll my eyes at their demands. Yeah right. They're not exactly the crowd I like hanging around.

"Come on, lets get on the roof." My eyes widen when the two taller boys begin to laugh and jog up to the fire escape ladder on the side of the school. I glance around nervously. I wasn't really one for going against school rules....

"Come on, Lucas!"

"It's Levi!" I hiss through clenched teeth. 

"Whatever. Hurry up."  The two were already halfway up the ladder. I guess just climbing won't hurt anyone. I place my hand on the cold metal before hoisting myself up and climbing.  

Quickly reaching the top, I wrap my arms around myself to stay warm against the cold air that blew.

"Wanna go first?" One of the boy's ask in a teasing manor. "I would, but I don't even know what we're doing up here." 

Exchanging glances the two boys smile before breaking out into runs. One hurls toward a large trash bin while the other goes toward what looks like a venting system. I watch with slight amusement as the first boy jumps over the bin head first, landing in a summersault. The second boy uses one hand to flip himself over the large metal thing and lands on his feet. 

How...the heck did a couple of fifth graders have time to learn this?

"Come on, kid! Your turn!" Scrunching my brows, I decide between trying to jump the bin or the venting. 

Deciding to go for the trash, I get ready. "Wait, Wait. Don't do the same things as us." 

I raise an eyebrow. "Okay, then what do I do?" 

They both walk to the opposite edge of the school's roof with me close behind. "You should jump from here to the school shed." What?! Oh wait....

"Don't worry, Lettuce. It's closer than it looks." 

"It's--" You know what, I give up on trying to correct these two. 

"Will you leave me alone if I make this jump?" The boys nod.  "Yeah, plus we've done it before." I can't help but smirk.

 So have I.   

I launch myself off the edge of the building and can't help but chuckle as the wind stings at my face. 

As I travel closer to the roof of the shed I spin midair before my feet come in contact with solid. In a lunge position, one hand on the floor for support, I slide back slightly before my shoes finally catch a grip. 

I look up at the boy's on the opposite roof with a smirk as they stare wide eyed and open mouthed. 

I stand up, my legs shaky. Holy shit that was scary. I thought I was gonna die. I would never admit that though. 

Walking up to the shed's edge, I sit down before sliding off and landing on the ground. Only moments later did the two boys come back down from the roof, laughing. "Wow! You're a natural! You can definitely hang with us!" 

If only it was always this easy.

"That is, under one condition." All seriousness from before seems to return and I glare up at two older kids.

"Listen. Im just going to cut to the chase," One says, "We need you and you need us." Woah there, at least treat me to lunch first. 

"You sure about that?"

"Yeah. We need you to date one of the girls that like you, so that our group becomes popular. You need that, since you have like no friends." I stare up at this guy incredulously. Woah, big kid word. nice. 

"I can't. Im already--" 

"You're not dating someone already are you?" He turns to the boy beside him. "We'll just have to get rid of her if that's the case then, won't we?" 

No. I can't let them know about Eren. I can fight, but i'd rather not risk getting suspended. These two seem like the type of people that act all tough until you beat them up. That's when the teacher all of a sudden becomes their best friend. 

"No...I'm not. What's your plan?" I was trying so hard not to just come clean and give these two a piece of my mind. 

Who would seriously go through all of this just for popularity?

"Glad to know you're on our side, kid." 

"Tch." I roll my eyes, more than a little annoyed. "Im hardly that. Whatever though, I did what you asked." Referring to the parkour and me agreeing to them. 

They exchange glances before one of them leans in, lowering his voice. "Listen, I heard there's a kid in fourth grade who like-likes you." My eyes widen and the taller boy's lip spreads into a smile. 

"The brunette that's always around you. That's the one." Pfft. Well, I would hope so. Or else that'd be kinda awkward. I scoff rolling my eyes. 

"If you wanna go through with this, you gotta get rid of him." Get rid of Eren?! I don't think I can...

They take a step away from me, brining their voices back to normal. "Make sure the message is clear. You're not interested in him." They instruct. How was I supposed to not be interested in him when that's all I was. 

I decide to just fake my way out of this conversation. I've had enough.

"I was never interested in the brat." The words stung my throat like fire and I hated saying it, even though they were just lies. "Haven't you ever heard of acting? I wasn't even friends with the kid." 

"Good. If you want to hang out with us you can't be friends with fourth graders. That's gonna ruin our rep. You gotta ditch Eren and that Blondie he's always with." 

"Didn't I already tell you, I already have." 

"Good, that's what we wanna hear." 

As the two boys laugh I turn away, just now noticing how dark it had gotten. 

Oh man, Eren...

I break out into a run not caring for the confused questions cast my way from the taller kids. I run across the grass field to the play ground in search for Eren. After lapping around and even checking my tree, I don't find anything. 

Maybe he didn't show up? That's good then. I don't know what I would do if he actually had came and I stood him up. 

I turn back toward the school, actually considering going back.

No. I'm going to avoid them from now on. There's no way I'd give up being with Eren and Armin over them. 

***

*Next day*

Today was officially summer break. That meant more time with Eren. 

As soon as I got up in the morning I get dressed to go over to the neighboring house. I wanted to tell him everything that happened while he was gone yesterday. I could  already see him laughing at how stupid I was and, well, being Eren. 

Since we hadn't met yesterday I would make up for it today. I wanted to tell him 'the three words'. The words that you only say to those you want to stay with forever. Since I wasn't able to, I'll tell him today. 

I hurry out of my house and run across my lawn into Eren's before knocking on their door. 

I smile as the door swings open. Though I wasn't expecting Mrs. Jaeger. 

"Oh! Why good morning, Levi dear!" 

"Hello, Mrs. Jaeger. Eren's here right?" 

"Yes. Let me just call him for you." 

I stand waiting as Carla turns to call for Eren. I hear his faint reply and I can't help but smile wider. Mrs. Jaeger walks away in favor of letting Eren answer the door. I offer up a small wave at the brunette.

Though instead of a smile or hug in return, I get scowl. "What do you want?" He snaps. 

I startle slightly at his words, slowly lowering my hand. What's wrong...? Oh no. Maybe he really did show up yesterday. I need to tell him what happened. "Eren I--" 

"No." He interrupts. "I don't want to talk to you." I breath in sharply through my nose, taking a small step back. No...I don't understand. Why is he so mad at me? 

"Why not...?" 

"I trusted you. I've never been able to get close to people yet you were one of the people I trusted the most. I now see that I was wrong." I watch, completely helpless, as Eren's lip begins to tremble. I need to somehow start up the conversation about yesterday; I need him to know he can still trust me. 

"Is this about yesterday? I'm sor-"

"No. I'm sorry. Sorry that I didn't mean as much to you, as you did to me." Those words alone caused more pain than anything i've ever felt. "We should just end anything that we may still have, now. Goodbye." 

Before I could further process anything the door slams shut. I stood there for a solid fifteen minutes before I even considered going back to my house. This feeling. It's so...foreign. 

Little did I know, the special three words I was planning to say would be left unsaid for many more days to come...

As soon as my shock was over I had ran back home. I didn't cry, but I felt so...empty. Like I was missing a big part of myself. I ran to the bathroom staring at myself in the mirror. Some of the longer strands of my hair had come loose from their bun, and hung in my face. 

It really gets on my nerves but Eren said he liked it long. Eren.... 

"Gah!" I angrily grab a pair of scissors from a nearby drawer and don't even think twice before placing my hair between the blades. 

%*****%

"Im sorry Eren. It's about time I finally said it. I regret it all. I should have just let you be. You probably would have had a better high school experience without me constantly pestering you." 

"I don't." 

I look up, slightly surprised at Eren. "What?" 

"I dont regret it. None of it. If all of this hadn't happened...neither would this." 

"Neither would wha--" 

It took me a couple of seconds to realize what was happening. But when I did, my heart pounded against my chest faster than It has in a while. 

Eren's lips were against mine. 

He slowly worked his way closer to me, pushing me down against my bed cousins. 

Smiling against his lips I momentarily pull way. "Eren." I whisper. He looks at me through half lidded eyes. Pulling his head closer to me, I whisper in his ear. A small gasp escapes him before he smirks.

Slowly sliding his hands down my chest and stomach he pauses once more. "Your wish is my command."