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A month had passed since the two had confessed. Eren struggled to accept the food Levi bought, he would always need to be convinced to take it, but he hadn't refused in quite some time. He switched back his diet to healthier foods and refrained from eating anything that would upset his stomach. Whenever Eren hesitated to take food, but ate it anyways, Levi would reward with compliments on how he looked and cuddled up to him. He wanted him to know that there was no need to feel guilty for getting what he needed.
Eren returned to wearing his usual clothing but he still felt self conscious about his appearance. He was losing the weight he gained little by little, though it didn't do much to help him see his beauty. Levi was great at reassuring him on a daily basis. Every morning when Eren brushed his teeth in front of the mirror and started frowning at himself, Levi would wrap his arms around his waist, setting his head on Eren's shoulder and looking at him through the mirror. He'd smile and say things like "I'm so lucky to have such a handsome boyfriend," and "well, don't you look awfully cute today?" This never failed to make Eren squirm and blush.
Now that the two had finally told each other about their feelings, their words of love and adoration never stopped being said. Those three special words would always be the first thing Eren said when he woke up in Levi's arms and the last thing he said when he returned to them at night. Levi would say them during little private moments throughout the day whenever his love for the brunet was the only thing occupying his mind.
They both knew that getting everything back to normal wasn't going to be an overnight job and the road ahead wasn't going to be smooth, but they had each other. That was all they needed to keep going and try to fix things.
~
Eren had eventually been able to keep down sweets, which was why Levi was now hand feeding Eren some small cookies while he sat on Levi's lap in the living room. They had been watching another film together. Technically, that's what their whole day consisted of, as it was their day off. After every bite, Levi would kiss Eren's cheek and Eren would smile brightly and tuck in his chin. Oh, how Levi missed that smile.
"Another?" Levi offered, rubbing circles into Eren's hip.
Eren shook his head. "No thank you. I don't want any more."
Levi grinned and gave him a lingering kiss. The taller man gladly accepted and returned the kiss. When they parted, Levi couldn't help but stare into Eren's eyes. As time went by, it became harder and harder to refrain from getting lost in them. "You're so beautiful, sweetheart." He whispered.
Eren's face heated up at the compliment. He giggled uncomfortably and shook his head. "No, I'm really not." He tried to play it off as if he was too flattered or modest to accept it.
"But you are!" Levi protested and nuzzled Eren's neck. "You're the most beautiful person in the world."
"No... I'm not." Eren said less playfully.
Levi regarded him with a sad face. "Eren, why would you say that? You're absolutely gorgeous. Do you know how much it hurts me to hear you say things like that? Why don't you think you're beautiful?" He raised his hand to cup Eren's cheek.
"Well..." Eren thought it over for a minute. He could think of an infinite amount of reasons as to why he wasn't beautiful. "I'm just not. My face isn't overly attractive. My hair is always a mess... and I still haven't lost the weight I gained." He mumbled the last part.
Levi gasped silently. He then furrowed his brows and shook his head. "No. I won't have you believing such horrible things." He kissed his cheek a few times. "Your face is so pretty. Your eyes are so big and lovely. You have these wonderful, soft lips." Levi punctuated his statement by running his thump over his lips. "Your hair may be messy, but that's not a bad thing. It's so soft." He ran his fingers through Eren's hair, proving his point and making Eren shudder. "And stop worrying about your weight, because you're perfect no matter what. So what if you have a couple extra pounds on you? That just means there's more of you to love." He kissed the juncture between Eren's neck and shoulder. "Plus I think a bit of chub is adorable." He smirked.
Eren shrunk into himself. "Well... there's still always going to be someone who looks better than m-"
Levi grabbed his face, squishing his cheeks, causing his lips to pucker. "Not possible. There may be other people in the world who are attractive, but no one could be better than you. You're the only one for me." He released Eren's face and started petting his hair. Eren bit his lip and Levi thought he saw his eyes start to water. "Is everything alright?"
Eren blew out a long breath, trying to stabilize himself. "It's nothing, it's just... why are you so good to me?"
Levi held him closer and leaned his head on Eren's shoulder. "Because I love you. And because I want nothing more than for you to be happy."
Eren shook his head lightly. "But what about you? You need to be happy too. I want you to worry about yourself too."
"You're all I need to be happy. Your happiness is my happiness." Levi kissed Eren's jaw. After that, the two settled into a comfortable silence.
These kind of nights were Eren's favorite. No words were really needed to be spoken, he was close to Levi and he didn't have anything to worry about. He had Levi pampering him and treating him like a king, though he didn't know what good deed he had done to deserve it. Eren couldn't be happier. The man of his dreams was practically worshipping him. What more could he ask for?
~
Later that week, Eren and Levi went grocery shopping together. Levi stopped every so often to ask Eren his preferences for meals. Whenever there was something on a high shelf, Eren saved Levi the trouble of grabbing whatever it was that they needed and kissed the top of Levi's head to make him feel better for not being able to reach. Occasionally, when Eren couldn't stop staring at a specific item that he wanted, Levi would wordlessly put it in the cart. Eren protested when he did this, saying that it wasn't necessary, but Levi just left it there and smirked.
They made their way to the registers to check out and they occupied themselves in idle chitchat. Eren was rambling on about how he wanted Levi to teach him to make a pound cake, when he looked to his side and realized that Levi wasn't there any more. He turned around and saw that Levi was stopped at a shelf and was looking at its contents pensively. "Levi?"
Levi glanced between him and the shelf, taking a step forward, then moving back. He seemed to be unable to make up his mind over something.
Eren walked over to where he stood, curious about what he was looking at. He took one look at the shelf and looked away, making an audible gasp. He could feel his face burning.
Levi knew that Eren was most likely dying of embarrassment at the moment, so he dropped down his voice. "I don't have any condoms at home, should I get some?"
Eren glanced around, noticing several people within their vicinity, but none were paying them any mind. "Uh... th-that's your call." He looked down and started fiddling with his hands.
"No, it's really your call." Levi said. He took one of Eren's hands in his. "Would you like to... in the near future?"
The brunet took another look around, nearly whimpering with nervousness. He avoided Levi's gaze and nodded meekly. Levi smiled, planting a kiss on Eren's cheek and taking a box from the shelf. Eren tugged on his arm as soon as the box was put in the cart, ushering him past the display. Levi also grabbed some lubricants as they walked by hastily.
They made it to check out, placing everything on the counter to be scanned. Eren wouldn't touch the condoms or lube with a ten foot pole. So, when Levi put them on the counter, Eren turned away and shielded his eyes, feeling his face reddening even more than it already was. The cashier didn't even bat an eye, scanning them just as casually as they had with the other items. Levi payed for their groceries with his credit card and the two left.
In the car, Levi put one of his hands over Eren's and stroked his thumb along his knuckles apologetically. "Sorry if that was embarrassing for you. I just wanted to make sure."
"It's okay." Eren smiled at him. His cheeks were still a little flushed from before, but for a different reason. He was absolutely smitten with Levi. He always made sure Eren was consenting and he never stopped giving little gestures of reassurance. Levi's gentle hand was enough to put him at ease.
~
Eren hopped out of the shower, trying to dry every inch of himself thoroughly before he put on fresh pajamas, which were a loose, gray tank top and long black pants, also leaving on his key necklace. He turned on the blow dryer and did what he could to fix his hair. He spent several minutes trying to figure out which style Levi would prefer. He combed it, flattening it as much as he could, then he decided it was too flat and looked odd. He shook out his locks and ruffled them up, but it looked too wild and almost like he never bothered to take care of his hair. Eren held back his bangs, but that looked like he was trying too hard. It looked too fancy for bed. He settled for combing through it again, but he made sure it wasn't nearly as flat as before.
He then brushed his teeth twice and used some mouthwash, having his eyes water as a result of the overpowering mint. Eren washed his hands, even though he didn't need to, having just been in the shower. He couldn't help it. He wanted everything to be perfect.
Right before he was about to exit the bathroom, he spritzed himself lightly with a vanilla body spray. 'That should be enough.' He thought to himself.
As he got into bed, he started to second guess everything.
'What if Levi's too tired to do anything?'
'Did I put on too much body spray?'
'I should've picked out more appealing clothes.'
'Did I pick a bad night?'
'I feel ridiculous, I still haven't lost every bit of that weight. Maybe I should rethink this.'
'Will Levi think the mint is too much? Hell, even I think it's too much.'
'I should've put moisturizer on my hands.'
'What if I'm no good at this? What if Levi doesn't enjoy it?'
'I should've practiced seductive faces in the mirror.'
'No, I shouldn't have. I can't be sexy. I'd look dumb.'
'Even so, I don't want to look like an idiot in front of him.'
'God, what do I do?'
Just then, Levi opened the bedroom door, wearing only an undershirt and boxers and carrying a plastic bag. He stopped midway and smiled adoringly at Eren. "Hey, beautiful." That made Eren's heart flutter and he returned the smile. Levi took the condoms and lube out of the bag and set them in the drawer. He also took some clothes hangers out and hung them up in the closet. Levi then disposed of the bag, took off his watch and laid down in bed next to Eren.
Eren's heart started thrumming and he cuddled up next to Levi, placing his hand on his chest. Levi held Eren close by putting one arm around his shoulders and the other by his waist.
"Good night, baby." Levi hummed, closing his eyes.
Now was Eren's chance. "U-um... Levi?"
"Yeah?" Levi opened his eyes.
Eren reminded himself to be confident, so he could allure Levi. "A-aren't you forgetting something?" He willed himself to hold Levi's gaze and started batting his eyelashes.
Levi cocked a brow at him before he started nodding knowingly. "Right. Yeah, sorry." He hoisted himself up, balancing himself over Eren on both arms. Eren waited for Levi to lower himself, but was then utterly disappointed when Levi reached over and turned off the lamp on Eren's bedside table.
Levi settled back down and nuzzled Eren's head. "Good night." He smiled.
"Levi." Eren practically whined. "That's not what I was talking about."
"Oh, I'm sorry. What is it?" Levi asked.
"You don't remember?" Eren gave him sad puppy dog eyes. Did Levi change his mind? Did he not actually want Eren? Whatever the issue was, Eren was becoming borderline childish with impatience. "We were going to... you know." He still wasn't able to say it. He knew if he did, he'd get more than flustered.
Levi looked confused. "No? I'm afraid I don't."
Eren pouted and furrowed his brows. "You know!" He said in a hushed voice. "We talked about it."
"Talked about what?" Levi seemed as clueless as ever.
Eren nudged Levi with his nose. "The thing."
Levi was taking too much pleasure out of Eren's frustration. He looked so cute pouting and hoping that he would understand. "What thing?"
"The thing!" Eren gently tugged on his arm. He gave up on being seductive. "You asked me about it earlier and I said I wanted to. Remember?"
Levi tried his hardest to recall a conversation where he asked what Eren wanted and Eren responded affirmatively. "You want me to teach you how to make a pound cake? Right now? Eren sweetie, I think it's a little late for-"
"No!" Eren whispered exasperatedly.
Levi resisted laughing at how cute his boyfriend was being. "Baby, just tell me."
Eren's eyes darted around the room. He pushed his face into the pillow and muttered his reply.
"Huh?" Levi chuckled. "No one else is going to hear you sweetheart, it's just us. You don't have to whisper."
"This is hard for me, okay?" Eren said defensively into the pillow.
That only made Levi laugh more. "It's okay, take your time." He kissed the top of Eren's head a few times and waited for him to resurface.
Eren poked his eyes above the pillow, allowing Levi to see the redness that beautifully stained the top of his cheeks and nose. He took a deep breath and rushed out his words. "Yousaidwe'dhavesex."
Levi's eyebrows raised slightly, his lips widened into a small smile and he replied with a breathy "Oh." He cradled Eren's face in his hands and kissed his forehead. "That's right, I need to take care of you. Would you like me to do that tonight?" He said an octave lower than he'd been speaking earlier, causing Eren to shiver.
"Mhm... please?"
How could he refuse that precious face? "Of course, baby."
Eren smiled up at him. Then all of the sudden, he assessed the possibilities he thought of before. "I-I mean... only if you want to. I understand if you're too tired, o-or if this isn't a good night and you want to wait or if-"
"Shh." Levi placed his index finger on Eren's lips. "I'm okay with it as long as you are. So, are you sure you want to do this?"
Eren nodded without hesitation. "Positive."
"Alright. I ask because I want you to be completely comfortable. You have to be honest with me, okay?" Another nod from Eren. "Remember our rules. If I'm doing something you don't like, tell me, so I don't continue. If, for whatever reason, even if it's no reason at all, if you want to stop, let me know. Just say stop and I'll stop. Now..." Levi lightly pushed Eren's shoulder so that he was laying down flat on his back. Levi hovered over him and leaned down to his ear. "Do you remember our last rule?" He could hear Eren gulp and start panting. "In case you forgot, it's to tell me if you really like what I'm doing or if you want more." He darted his tongue out to flick the shell of Eren's ear.
Eren breathed out a soft moan. Levi laid himself down on top of Eren, nibbling on his ear, causing Eren to squirm. When he was done with the ear, Levi kissed a path on Eren's red visage and connected their lips at the end. The anticipation was killing Eren.
Levi moved his lips rhythmically against Eren's. After a moment, he gently tugged on Eren's bottom lip with his teeth, asking for permission. Eren opened his mouth gladly, granting him entrance. Levi's tongue found its way past his lover's teeth and entangled itself with the other's tongue. Eren angled his head to make more room for Levi and moaned into his mouth. Levi's tongue was working wonders and Eren became pliant and limp beneath him, letting Levi do whatever he pleased.
Levi let his hands roam over Eren's shoulders and descend down his chest while they kissed. Eren reveled in Levi's touch, wanting to prolong it as much as he could. It was all going perfectly well until Levi's hands dropped to his stomach.
Eren broke the kiss and grabbed Levi's hands. Levi sat back, alarmed. "What is it?"
Eren laughed nervously and gave Levi a sheepish smile. "I-it's nothing... it's just my stomach."
"Does it hurt?" Levi brushed Eren's bangs aside and tucked them behind his ear. Eren adored that sweet action he always did. Levi would be the death of him, for sure.
"No... but I haven't... lost those last few pounds." Eren averted his gaze.
"Eren." Levi clicked his tongue and looked down at him sadly. "I've told you, you're absolutely stunning no matter what your size is." He stroked the side of the younger man's face. "I love every inch of you." He proved his point by crawling back, so that his face was above Eren's abdomens.
Levi slowly lifted up Eren's shirt and started placing gentle kisses all over his stomach. If it was at all possible, Eren's face reddened even more. Levi's hands rested on Eren's sides, rubbing circles into them. "Baby, your skin is so soft..." He continued giving a few more pecks and laid his head down on Eren. "I love this cute belly of yours. I would be happy even if you left it just like this." Levi closed his eyes and hummed contentedly, still rubbing circles into the skin. "You're so perfect."
Eren gasped. Levi couldn't have been more loving towards him and it made him want to cry tears of joy.
Levi lifted himself up. "Are you okay to continue?"
"Yes." Eren said.
"Then let's finish what we started." Levi helped him sit up so he could now fully remove his shirt, but leaving his necklace untouched. Levi looked at his revealed body stared at him like he was the most amazing thing he'd ever seen. Needless to say, it did a lot for Eren's confidence.
Levi then removed his own shirt. Eren couldn't help but stare at Levi's body. His skin was as pale as the moon and Eren never really got over how well built he was.
Levi took Eren back in his arms, kissing him once more. Eren slid his arms over Levi's shoulders and around his neck, melting in his embrace. Levi laid him back down as gently as he could and moved his hands down to Eren's hips. He stuck his thumbs under his waistbands and started tugging. Eren lifted himself off the bed to aid with the removal process. Once his pants and boxers were off, Levi set them down on the floor and worked on freeing himself from his own constraints. While he was busy with that, Eren noticed how embarrassingly hard he was and folded his legs to hide himself.
Levi tossed aside the last of his clothes. Eren caught the sight of Levi's erection and swallowed thickly. He forgot how big he was and now he felt a little apprehensive, knowing that Levi would be inside him momentarily.
Levi noticed Eren's nerves and leaned down to kiss his cheek. "Are you okay?"
Eren gripped the sheets beneath him. "Mhm." A bead of sweat trickled down the side of his face and he feared that Levi had noticed.
"Babe, you're shaking." Levi cupped Eren's chin. "Should we stop?"
"No." Eren replied hastily. "I want this..." He gulped. "I'm just nervous."
"We can do this another time if you're not ready." Levi assured him.
"No, I want to do this tonight. Th-there's just a lot of things on my mind... I've never done this before and I'm a little scared."
Levi kissed his temple a couple times and grabbed one of his hands, entwining their fingers. "Tell me what you're thinking."
Eren didn't reply for a long time. He wanted to think over his answer so that it was just right. What surprised him, (but shouldn't have) was that Levi never rushed him to answer. He just leaned there, watching him and squeezing his hand every so often, waiting. His patience was one of the things that made Eren fall for him in the first place. He'd been patient with Eren since they met.
Eren exhaled heavily. "I just... don't know if this'll hurt. I'm not sure what to expect." Levi moved his hand to hold the side of Eren's face and stroke his cheek while he listened. Eren locked eyes with him as he continued. "Mostly, I'm... scared that you won't like it. I don't think I'll be any good. I want to be enough for you."
Levi gave him a lingering kiss before he spoke. "Well, it might hurt a little at the beginning, but it'll feel better after a bit. Plus, I'm going to prepare you, so it won't hurt nearly as much. And don't you worry about me. I'll enjoy it just because it's with you. Don't concern yourself with whether or not you'll be any good, just relax. It's just me. I'll take good care of you, I promise." He gave Eren another kiss, but stayed close to him when they parted. "You've always been more than enough for me. Always."
Eren didn't know how to respond. Levi always knew exactly what to say.
"Do you still want to do this?"
Eren nodded.
Levi kissed his forehead and searched through the drawer to find the lube and condoms that he had just placed in there. He set the box on the table and took the lube, settling back between Eren's legs. He laid his hand on Eren's thigh and rubbed soothing circles into it. "We'll take this real slow, okay? This part is going to feel kinda weird, so don't be afraid to speak up if there's something you want me to know."
Eren nodded and braced himself by grabbing the sheets again. Levi coated three of his fingers and then placed his other hand by Eren's head, so he could be near him and comfort him if need be. "Are you ready?"
"Yes." Eren adjusted himself on the bed, looking up to Levi, signaling that he could start.
Levi teased Eren's entrance with his index finger, which made Eren stiffen. Levi noticed him getting tense and whispered in his ear. "It's okay sweetie, I got you. I'm going to make you feel so good tonight." Eren visibly loosened up at his words, breathing out a relieved sigh. Levi gently pushed in an inch of his finger, observing Eren's reaction.
The brunet made an uncomfortable noise and the back of his throat and furrowed his brows. He definitely wasn't in pain, but this felt... odd and foreign.
"Everything okay?" Levi asked, moving his finger in at a snails pace.
"Yeah," Eren breathed out.
"Good." Levi started kissing and sucking Eren's neck, beneath his ear as a distraction while he stretched him. Eren let out small moans at this. Once Levi had his finger in up to the knuckle, he grazed the entrance with his middle finger. The brunet showed no signs of protest, so Levi made room and pushed his second finger, feeling around his inner walls and moving them at a steady rhythm.
"Mm..." Eren hummed happily at the sensation of being filled further.
"You're doing so good, baby." Levi said, looking over the marks he had left with a smirk. He regarded Eren's face and the rest of his body and saw that he had gone completely red. He loved how he was a full body blusher. "You're so beautiful like this." Levi murmured. "How are you feeling?"
"M' feeling good." Eren replied, letting his eyes fall closed. Levi's distraction had been working.
"Do you think you handle another one?"
"'Think so."
The last finger was added and Eren groaned in pleasure. Levi stretched him as best as he could without rushing or hurting him. He started pumping them in and out and separated them. He then began looking around, prodding different places and curling his fingers in a 'come hither' motion.
Just when Eren was about to ask what he was doing, Levi stroked a bundle of nerves, making Eren arch his back off the bed and cry out. "Ah, Levi!"
"There it is." Levi smiled smugly to himself.
"Oh... Oh my god..." Eren panted. "Do that again." Levi complied and Eren let out a long, pleased moan, then bit his hand to block out his noises.
"Tsk, tsk." Levi teased. "Don't do that, baby. I can't hear you. I wanna hear those beautiful sounds you were just making." He gently bit Eren's collar bone and stroked his prostate for a third time, making him remove his hand.
"Mn- fuck! L-Levi..." Eren squirmed beneath his boyfriend. The sensations were too much, he needed friction, he needed release. He bucked his hips in the air, searching for something, anything.
Levi withdrew his fingers from him and chortled at Eren's whimper. Eren looked absolutely crestfallen at the loss of Levi's fingers, but that feeling wouldn't stick around for long. "Do you think you're ready for more?"
Eren nodded enthusiastically, causing Levi to try suppressing a laugh. "So eager." Levi mused, sitting back and grabbing the box of condoms. He took one out of it's foil package and slid it on. Eren bit his lip watching the whole process.
Levi poured out a generous amount of lube and coated his erection with it. He lined up at Eren's entrance. "Are you ready?" He asked, peering at him through his eyelashes.
"Yes, please hurry." Eren begged, rutting down.
"I didn't expect you to be this impatient." Levi said, smiling. He took Eren's hand in his again and leaned back down, inches away from his face. "But, I'll do as you ask." He connected their lips in a slow, loving kiss. Levi slowly pushed in and felt Eren's lips twitch and his body jolt. He broke the kiss, remembering that Eren would need a few moments to breath. Levi groaned, loving the feeling of being inside Eren.
Eren was fine for a few more seconds until Levi was halfway in, then he clutched the sheets and Levi's hand so tightly that his knuckles turned white. "L-Levi, stop." He panted.
Levi halted his movements and breathed raggedly, matching Eren. "Do you need me to pull out?"
"No." Eren shook his head with his eyes screwed shut. "I ... I just n-need a minute."
"Okay," Levi breathed out. "Take your time." He rested his head next to Eren's, waiting for his okay. Levi let him squeeze his hand as hard as he needed. He'd let Eren do anything he wanted.
After a while, Eren loosened both of his grips and exhaled sharply through his mouth. He swallowed and nodded, opening his eyes. ""Alright, I'm okay now."
Levi pushed in just as slow as before and started nipping at Eren's neck again. Eren hummed happily until Levi was completely sheathed. He waited for a minute before asking, "Are you okay with me moving?"
"Mhm."
Levi experimentally rolled his hips and they both lost any shred of self restraint they had left. Eren's mouth dropped in a silent scream and Levi almost collapsed. Levi started a slow rhythm, latching onto Eren's shoulder with his mouth.
Eren raised his legs and wrapped them around Levi's waist to keep him close. He took his hand that was clutching the sheet and brought it up to hold onto Levi's back.
"Fuck, Eren... you feel so good, sweetheart." Levi went deeper and deeper with each thrust. Eren felt so tight around him and he never wanted this to end.
"God... Levi," Eren whimpered. His hair started to stick to his forehead due to the sweat. His entire face and chest were incredibly flushed and he looked like a beautiful flustered mess. "Faster." He pleaded.
Levi complied. He increased his speed and almost immediately hit Eren's sweet spot, sending him off the edge with his back bowing off the bed and making slurs of Levi's name fly off his tongue. Eren made barely comprehensible sentences, trying to tell Levi not to stop. Levi kept hitting the spot over and over, drawing out as much noise from the brunet as he could. Eren ground his hips down to meet each thrust and unintentionally clawed at Levi's back.
It all became too much too fast. Eren was getting close and he knew he had to warn Levi. "Levi... Levi, I'm gonna- ah!"
"Me too, baby." Levi went down to connect their lips in a desperate, open-mouth kiss. He took the hand that was holding Eren's and moved it between them to stroke Eren to completion. He sped up again and Eren grabbed a hold of Levi's back with his other hand and moaned into the kiss. His nails dug into Levi and he was positive that he wouldn't last much longer.
White overtook Eren's vision as he came with a shout, breaking their kiss. Levi came soon after, groaning and resting his head on Eren's chest. When he was finished, he pulled out and laid on top of his fatigued boyfriend. He moved his hand to intertwine their fingers again, and they both shared a blissful silence, only broken by their breathing.
~
They both washed up and were now cuddling in bed, holding each other with no intentions of letting go. Eren couldn't have been happier. He only met Levi by being a frequent customer at his work, but now they were lovers. They'd come so far in such little time. Levi was the man of his dreams and he'd be damned if anything was going to take Levi away from him.
This was what Levi had been waiting for. He found the perfect man who he could see himself loving and cherishing until the end of time. Though, they'd only known each other for less than a year, they had been through so much and Levi couldn't wait to make more memories with Eren.
Levi gazed down at the gorgeous man laying on his chest. He looked positively ethereal in his peaceful state. "Did you enjoy yourself?" Levi asked, weaving his fingers through Eren's hair.
"Yes," Eren murmured. "It was wonderful. What about you?"
"I loved every minute of it." Levi replied, tightening his grip on Eren.
At last, the ruthless voices that always haunted Eren finally showed him mercy.
'Did you see that face? He's so happy to be with you.'
'Found yourself a keeper.'
'He loves you so much, you're so lucky.'
'You didn't screw up with him, good job.'
'Looks, muscles, kind, gentle, caring, funny, he's the whole package... and he's all yours.'
'He's a good cuddler too, you sure scored on that one.'
'He's so infatuated with you.'
'Maybe you do deserve to be this happy.'
Eren hid his face on Levi's chest. He was so overwhelmed with emotion and joy, he could feel tears coming on.
Levi heard Eren sniffle and jumped with concern. "Eren? What's wrong?"
Eren lifted his head, wiping at his eyes. "Nothing... I just love you so much. I'm so happy with you and I never thought I'd get to this point with you."
"Come here." Levi beckoned him to lay down closer to his face. "I love you too, more than anything and nothing could ever change that. You're my precious sweetheart." He kissed Eren to punctuate his statement.
Eren smiled at him when they parted and felt more tears spilling over, though he had no desire to be rid of them. Tears of joy were always welcomed by him. They came so rarely, but he had a feeling they'd be more frequent now. "I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
Levi's grin matched his. "Sounds like a plan."