
Desperation
The full moon hung plump in the sky as the music lifted everyone's spirits. Well, all but one, Levi stood by the bar and sipped on a glass of wine. He wasn't taking human interaction all that well. But the alcohol did help keep his mind sane. But as he finally sank into his drunken bliss. It was broken as soon as he heard a woman yelling his name.
"LEVVVVIIII" Hanji called as she pushed through the crowd like a one woman stampede
"No,"
"But I didn't say anything?"
"With your high ass who knows what'll come out of your mouth glasses." he told her before he sipped from his glass.
"Oh lighten up Levi! can't you just enjoy it? Why the long face short muffin?"
"Hanji..." Levi growled.
"Fancy seeing you at an actual party. I thought it wasn't your style?"
"It's Erwins birthday, I made this shit happen. How could I not oversee everything?"
"You need to relax! Have three shots on me! Come onn~" she slurred.
"Hanji, no."
"Hanji no, I'm such a prude at my own party~ Je suis Français. I only drink imported wine from my home even though I can't drunk easily~ ooh I'm scary levi~ I'm so sexy everyone wants to climb my dick like the eiffel tower. I need someone to lick my tasty baguette so I can be less of a prude~ oh hush levi! Have some fun!" She giggled. Levi glared at her but before he could could reply his phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out and recieved a text from Armin telling him he had made it. Hanji munched on a PowerBar and leaned on Levi's shoulder. She reeked of weed and it made Levi uncomfortable. He shrugged her off and walked away from her.
"Hm? Where ya going?"
"Work," he replied.
"Aw... take care~" she said as she went to find her next victim. Levi easily slid through the crowd of the giant room of course there was always a push and pull situation. But it wasn't anything Levi couldn't handle. Armin fidgeted and used his phone as a mirror. From the muddled sound of music he wondered if he was underdressed for the event. A beanie, Tshirt, and distressed blue jeans would hardly be enough to make an impression. But his mind suddenly forgot about that as soon as he saw Levi. His jaw dropped when Levi opened the door. Levis navy blue fitted suit was refreshing to say the least. Seeing him looking so professional and down right sexy made him all the more desirable.
"Good to see you came," Levi said as a formality.
"Of course," the blond blushed. He was thankful the dark lighting made it hard to discern his flushed cheeks. Levi left the door open for Armin to enter the building. Once inside, Armin followed the Levi. Due to the amount of people inside. The building was like a sauna. He was suprised Levi wasn't sweating through his suit jacket. Armin kept his head low as they walked to the other side of the building. Once there, Levi brought him to a less inhabited area of the building. Though Levi was small, Armin found it hard to match his pace. Down a lonely hallway, they met two giant guards in front of a steel black doors. They acknowledged levi and opened the doors for them. Armin was hesitant at first but knew better than to start a scene. Armin looked around and found elegant paintings donning the walld. At the center of the room. He noticed a burly man sitting at his giant desk.
"Erwin, he's here," Levi said. Armins eyes settled on the man. If he hasn't had fallen for Levi, his strong arms and a golden hair would have made him weak between the knees. Erwin finished reading some documents and set them aside. He took off his reading glasses and took a good look at Armin. Levi stood there silently as the two spoke.
"Armin Arlert correct?" Erwin asked politely with a smile.
"Oh um yes! That's me," he laughed hesitantly. Erwin leaned back on his chair and looked at the duffle bag he had hanging from his shoulder.
"I take it you brought what we paid you for?" He asked.
"Yes sir! But with all due respect sir.. I'd like to be the one to distribute them. Is that a problem?" He asked politely.
"No issue here," he paused for a moment and looked at Levi.
"Levi tells me that this has certain
/special/ properties."
"Oh yes of course, then you know how it's meant to be taken correct?" Armin fiddled with the strap and looked at Levi.
"I wonder if he tried it already with someone else?" He thought as he bit his lip.
"That I do, what else does it do?" Erwin asked.
"Aside from hightening your senses and sexual arousal. It also sends it in slow waves to not overwhelm the user. It is sure to make for a nice kiss," Armin answered cheerfully.
"I see, have you used it with someone before?"
"Oh, uh, not exactly, but I'm not opposed to it," Armin blushed and thought of Levi. Whilst they were talking, one of Levi's men entered quietly and whispered in his ear. Turns out there was an incident happening in the front. Levi silently excused himself and went to assess the situation before it got any worse. Armin sighed watching Levi walk away. But this was a job, he would have to see him later.
"Not opposed to it? Quite bold for someone of your stature," Erwin mused.
"Oh I assure you sir, I may be small but I can handle this,"
"Care to handle it with me?" Erwin purred.
"Of course," Armin smiled and pulled one from his bag before placing it on the floor. Upon closer inspection erwin was quite larger than he expected. Having no place to sit, Armin crawled onto Erwin's lap. His strong hands made him feel safe and relaxed. Armin peeled the tin foil off and pushed it between his lips. Having such a docile small blond on his lap made Erwin hunger for more. Erwin's lips slid over the chocolate and brushed on armins lips. His small thin lips were soft and only hightened it's flavor. The mere heat from erwins tongue melted it between sticky sweet french kisses. The smaller blond let a moan slip from his mouth between heated gasps. Armin didn't complain one bit from feeling erwins hands stray. Having someone feel him up for a change made him weak. If it weren't for this being a job, Armin surely would have lost it. The two were now latched onto each other. Erwin's embrace kept him from falling off his seat. Armin bit erwins lip playfully and tempted him. Armin almost lost this lustful battle. Had hanji and Levi not burst through the door. Armin froze as Erwin pulled away and licked the excess chocolate from his lips. Hanji panted and looked around the room in a frenzy.
"Where is he!?" She asked.
"I tried to tell her to wait," Levi said a he pinched the bridge of his nose. Armin sat there quietly. He was horrified that Levi had caught him.
"Anyways, glad to see you two enjoy it," Levi said. Armin did not reply and slid off of erwins lap.
"Very much so Levi, good job." Erwin told Levi.
"I shouldn't be the one to thank," he replied, looking over to Armin.
"Oh my gosh! Is this him?" Hanji drooled and ran up to armin.
"U-um if you're talking about me then yes?"
"I'm so glad to have you on board you have no idea!" She huffed and examined the kissed.
"So so very glad to have this experiment with too. I can't wait to try," she said with a wicked smile.
"well, thats an idea, but you're supposed to share it between two people..." he said sheepishly. Levi noticed Armin's discomfort and pulled her away. She plopped down a couch and pouted.
"She's wierd, don't catch her germs," Levi warned.
"Thats not true... anyway, this is supposed to be shared between two people huh?" She asked.
"yes," Armin replied.
"Hey, Levi, have you tried it?" She asked bluntly.
"No," he answered.
"Care to try it with me?" She asked. Hanji sat up straight and smirked. By the tone of her voice sultry voice anyone could tell she was completely serious. She whimpered, puffed out her bottom lip and batted her eyes lashes. The two shared a long quiet moment staring into each others eyes. Levi sighed and unwrapped the small kiss. He slid his knee onto the cushion and tilted her chin upward. Hanji's drunken smile only widened as she looked deeply into Levis eyes. She sweetly wrapped her arms around levi's torso and closed her eyes waiting for Levi's sweet lips. Armin stared at the two silently stabbing her in his mind. He gritted his teeth and watched as jealousy consumed his being.
"You know, I've always wanted to do this.." Levi whispered in her ear.
"Just do it Levi," Hanji blushed.
"If that's what you wish. Why don't you open those lips of yours for me?" he muttered. Levi slid the tips of his fingers over hanjis satin lips. She shivered with delight and let down her gaurd obeying Levi. Once helpless and open, levi shoved the kiss and shut her mouth. He got off and heard her groan in displeasure. Levi picked at his fingernails and smirked.
"did you really think I was going to after I saw you puke in the bathroom just now?" He grimaced.
"Ughhhhh!!! Levi! You tease!"
"You decided to be an idiot and cause that fight out there. This is only payback for having to save your ass." He mumbled.
"Armin, don't ever fall for that man! He's just a player and a tease!" She pouted.
"Don't listen to her, she's a good for nothing four eyed drunkard," he spat.
"Why are you so mean to me!" She shouted. Levi rolled his eyes and swung her over his shoulder. She laughed and weakly tried to wiggle out but was held in place.
"Let's bring you back to your handler. Armin, bring the bag," he ordered. Armin nodded and walked quietly behind Levi. Though he couldnt help but think about hanjis words.
"Was he really like that?" He thought feeling his heart sink. Armin shook his head and tried to clear his mind. He followed Levi closely behind and tried to clear his thoughts. Hanji saw the distraught look on Armins face and decided to talk to him.
"What's wrong sunshine? Love drunk or something?" She asked. The boy looked at Levi and then back at hanji.
"It's a little complicated.." he responded.
"Complicated huh? I know that feeling," she giggled.
"But a word of advice to you? Don't fall for this one," she mumbled and pointed to Levi with her thumb.
"Why?"
"He's a neat freak and doesn't know how to socialize" she chuckled.
"I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing..." Armin replied.
"Oh trust me, you should have seen him back in Fra-ow!" She yelped as Levi pinched her thigh.
"Woopsie, I didn't see that spider on you in time. sorry," Levi mumbled. Armin softly giggled. The more he saw them together, the more looming depression grew. He tried his best not to listen to hanji. But the thoughts were still there. Armin was clearly in too deep to pull out. Instead he would to capture his heart. Eventually the two found hanjis assistant. She was given explicit orders to bathe hanji and not return her until after. Armin sighed in relief now that his competition was out of the way. Having Levi to himself was better than any sum of cash. He bit his lip and wondered if Levi felt the same.
"We should start distributing it for it to sell later on," Levi said as he turned to Armin. Armin nodded and gripped onto the strap of his bag.
"R-Right," Armin replied. As they passed through the crowd. Armin looked at Levis hand. He wondered if his hands were as soft as they looked. Throughout Distribution of the candy. Armin could help but wonder if Levi would agree to trying one with him. They ran into couples and singles looking for someone to spend the night with. At times Armin would purposefully push his body onto Levis blaming it on the crowd.
"Sorry Levi," he blushed.
"It's no issue, people are more rowdy than usual," he growled. Armin took Levi's hand and blushed.
"I think its best we hold hands so we don't get lost," Armin told Levi. For the sake of the job. Levi didn't protest, he nodded and squeezed armins hand. Armin blushed, he mistook the gesture for a pass at him.
"He feels the same way..." Armin thought, desperately wanting to believe himself. Levi would occaisionally look back at Armin. Whenever their eyes met he couldnt help but blush. Being completely love struck. Armin wanted to have the courage to kiss Levi. He wanted to tell him how he felt, to cherish him, make him his, to trap him up and keep Levi to himself. But how could he?
"Is this uncomfortable to you?" Levi asked. Armin's daze was broken by Levi's voice.
"Oh uh no!" Armin replied.
"Right.."
Levi was bothered by the sweat that pooled between the palms of their hands. Eventually he slipped from Armins grasp. He blushed having held it for so long. But as supplies ran low. He sighed wondering where the night would go. People began to be more hasty. He longed to be a couple with levi. So much so, that he stopped caring about who he gave chocolates to. Becuase of his carelessness he was separated from Levi for only a few minutes. He whipped his head in different directions wondering where he went. Soon a big burly man came to armin.
"Hey, you're that runt with the good shit. Mind handing some over?" The ugly bastard asked. Armin nodded and shoved his hand into the bag. To his dismay there were no more.
"Sorry, it seems I ran out," Armin mumbled.
"Come on man! I know you have one more!" He yelled and pushed Armin to the floor. People in the crowd when silent as Levi pushed through the crowd. The man froze when he saw Levis deathly glare.
"The boy said he didn't have anymore.. didn't you hear?" Levi growled. The man cowered and lifted his hands.
"L-Levi! I-I didn't mean to-"
"Get out, or that pretty mouth of yours is going to be eating shit for the next month," he warned.
"Y-Yes Levi! Right now sir," The man stuttered and fled the scene.
"Are you alright?" Levi asked as he helped armin up. Armin blushed and dusted himself off.
"Just.. fine.. thank you for saving me.." he whispered quietly
"It's no issue, you're valuable," he replied. Of course, Levi meant it form a business standpoint. But Armin couldn't help but feel his heart sweet in that moment. Armin reached for Levis hand and gripped it tightly. The drug began to kick in, suddenly Armin held onto Levi as they walked to the crowd. Levi didn't seem to mind so much. It made Armin happy knowing he wasn't shrugging him off. The smell of Levi's sweet cologne made him weak. Levi was strong... and caring this past to weeks. It made him fall for him that much harder. feeling the courage to speak.
"Levi, can we talk?" Armin muttered.
"If you're scared I can have someone escort you home."
"No, it's not that.."
"Listen, I'm not going to give you another job tonight. I like work as much as the next person. But enjoy it while it lasts,"
"No its not that.. I just really want to talk to you."
"It's alright, the affects will leave after a few hours"
"Levi I want to talk."
"Can it wait for a minute,"
"Ugh Levi just follow me!" Armin yelled and dragged Levi along with him. Levi was surprised by the blonds sudden agressive nature. He was pulled to an exit way until Hanji stopped the two.
"Leviii~ I'm all clean!" She giggled and clung to his back.
"So it seems.."
"So does that mean I can be this close?"
"Not really,"
"I even brushed my teeth really good too!"
"Really.. congratulations," he said flatly.
"Mhm! See!"
"Hanji I don't have time for your-"
Before Levi could finish his sentence. He was interrupted by hanjis lips. She kissed him passionately for a long excruciating minute. Armin felt like tearing her head off as she pulled away.
"Bye bye!" She giggled and ran off to kiss her next victim. Levi wiped his mouth and spit on the floor.
"Damn her high ass," Levi growled. Armin had a look of murder slapped onto his face. He wanted to wring that woman's neck. But he had Levi to himself. The blond yanked Levi out into the cold and lonely exit.
"Armin what's going on with you?"
"Levi, will you please.. just be quiet?" Armin gasped. He looked down and gathered his thoughts. Levi stared at the boy and noticed his clenched fist.
"Levi, I have something to tell you. In this short time we worked together.. I...I..I've come to grow closer... and I can't hide this feeling in my chest.. every time I see you. I want to be near you."
"I don't understand." Levi replied.
"Levi, I love you," Armin confessed.