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“I enjoyed tonight,” Erwin murmured close to Levi’s ear, in a way that made him shiver.
“Me too,” Levi answered a little breathless. “But who says we’re done?”
Then in a moment of boldness, Levi shifted in his place, facing Erwin. Their faces were inches apart, breathing the same air and normally this proximity would bother Levi but with Erwin-
And then he closed the gap between them and they were kissing.
It was slow at first, testing out the waters, but it was anything but hesitant. Levi wasn’t- wouldn’t let himself feel shy at a moment like this. He pressed himself firmly into Erwin’s welcoming mouth. Then the kiss grew deeper, with languid tongues and bodies flushed together in the heat and desire. Both of Erwin’s arms were wrapped around Levi and he shifted again to ease the strain on his neck. Then his hands were in Erwin’s hair, ruffling the perfect neatness it always had.
Levi pulled back slightly, breathing deeply, and drunk in the sight of Erwin looking more ruffled than he’d ever seen him. He wanted those lips bruised and red, that collar lopsided and wrinkled. There wasn’t time to wonder if this was Erwin’s first time kissing someone since his wife died. No time for Levi to contemplate how he hadn’t felt this sort of passionate need since he was a teenager. No time to consider taking things slower. No second thought to be spared to the kids who were just down the hall sleeping.
There was only time for need and being needed, to give and take that part of themselves they hadn’t had time for in years. And finally, Levi had someone he trusted, he felt comfortable with who wanted him just as much. He needed this. They needed this.
So Levi dived back into him, kissing quicker and fiercer than before. And Erwin received it with eagerness. Hands began to roam, over shoulders, down chests and stomachs. Levi was pulled onto Erwin’s lap, straddling his waist, for better reach. In a rustle of fabric, Levi’s tie was loosened and collar unbuttoned, then Erwin’s mouth was on his neck. Intuitively, Erwin knew better than to leave any marks, but he lapped at the smaller man’s collar bone and left light kisses along his jawline. Levi threw back his head back and let himself get lost in the sensation.
This all should have been bothering him- the way his skin was being covered in the saliva of another man. But Levi didn’t care because this was Erwin. Perfect, handsome, Erwin whom he trusted above just about anyone else.
Levi gripped Erwin’s hair and pulled his head back and way from his neck. From his position on his lap, Levi was eye to eye with him, seeing Erwin in a way he hadn’t before. There weren’t any words spoken between them. So Levi pulled him into a slow kiss to show exactly what he felt.
Erwin’s hands trailed down Levi’s spine, making him shiver before he gripped his ass firmly. With a quiet hum of appreciation Levi reveled in the feeling. He was feeling rather aroused and eager for more touch. Slowly, he rolled his hips over Erwin’s, pleasure surging through him with each movement and he let out a loud moan-
And in the exact moment as the moan echoed through the apartment, reality crashed down on both of them. The house wasn’t empty. They froze, breaths held and ears straining for any sign of the children stirring. Any sign that they’d slipped up and been too loud.
Silence.
There was nothing.
Then Levi was laughing quietly into Erwin’s shoulder and Erwin was chuckling in his ear.
“Maybe we should slow down,” Erwin suggested quietly, panting slightly.
“Mmmhmm,” Levi hummed in response.
This was only the first date. They’d only known each other a little over a month now. They had kids who would be directly affected by their actions. It would be wise for them to take it slow before jumping to the emotional baggage and commitment that came from sex. At least, assuming this wasn’t going to be casual.
And Levi assumed it wasn’t going to be casual. He couldn’t do casual. He didn’t want casual.
He wasn’t sure what he could label their relationship now, but he knew he liked where it was going.
“I guess this means you’ll go on a second date with me?” Erwin smirked.
Levi lightly smacked his chest. “Not with that attitude, it doesn’t,” he scowled. But he was only teasing and gave Erwin a quick kiss in confirmation.
They stayed like that for a while, with affectionate and slow kisses. The urgency from before was gone, but the feelings still there.
“What are we going to tell the kids?” Levi mumbled against Erwin’s lips. The idea of trying to explain what was between them made him feel apprehensive. The children wouldn’t fully comprehend. And they were only in the first stages of dating.
“I’m not sure,” Erwin answered honestly, pulling back. He could sense Levi’s tentativeness. “Perhaps, for now we just keep things between ourselves.”
Levi nodded, before leaning in to embrace him. The strength of Erwin’s arms around him was comforting. He felt safe. With a quick squeeze, he buried his face in Erwin’s neck. He could smell the remnants of cologne and sweat on his skin. It was pleasant and oddly comforting and Levi didn’t want to let go. All the things that usually plagued his thoughts were put on hold and he let himself be taken care of.
“Stay here, tonight,” Levi muttered, feeling more open and expressive than he had in a while. “And sneak out before the kids wake up.”
He could feel Erwin’s smile against his skin.
And he smiled too.