Surprise Present -Ereri/Riren- -Chapter 6-

Chapter 6
Levi swung his hips around the pole as he grinded against it. He shook his hips as he trailed down the pole. He felt disgusted. He felt heartbroken. And he did not want to be here. It had been a year since the young man had disappeared out of his life just as fast as he showed up. What had happened? He had tried calling Eren, but his phone was disconnected. He had went to Eren and Armin’s place, but Armin just said he hadn’t seen him. The friend looked concern.
“You mean he’s not with you?!” Armin had shouted in fear.
“If he was with me, I wouldn’t have come here asking where he was.” Levi snapped, but then looked apologetic as he rubbed his head. “Where could he be?”
“I’ll get the gang to find him. He has to be somewhere. Levi, it’ll be okay. We’ll find him. He couldn’t have gotten far.” Armin assured. He and Levi organized a search party out of their friends. Levi even went to Erwin for help. Everyone had searched frantically. They put up missing posters. They did everything they could possibly do. After six months though everyone faced facts. Eren was gone. Levi was the only one that still hoped Eren would come wondering back into his apartment with that shit eating smile and say it was all a joke.
Levi blinked away tears as he repressed the memories. This was not the time. He had to earn his living. He grinded against the pole and ripped off his shirt revealing a black and white wings on his back that were crossed. He had got the tattoo not too long ago.
Girl, you’ve got me shaking from the way you’re talking, my heart is breaking but there’s no use crying, what a cyanide surprise you have left for my eyes, if I had common sense, I’d cut myself or curl up and die, sticks and stones could break my bones, but anything you say will only fuel my lungs,
Levi walked around the pole and ran his hands down his torso as he approached the front of the stage. He tried not to think about when Eren had held him here. When he grinded against the boy. He rocked his hips as he put the tips of his fingers in his shorts before sliding them down, slowly, the belt around them making them stop at mid-thigh. He hated all these pigs here. He wanted to go home and never return. Never return to this world. He faced facts. Eren was never going to crash into his life ever again.
Don’t mind us we’re just spilling our guts, if this is love I don’t wanna be loved, you pollute the room with a filthy tongue, watch me choke it down so I can throw it up, don’t mind us were just spilling our guts, if this is love, I don’t want to be hanging by the neck, before an audience of death,
Levi paused for a minute when he saw brown hair and turquoise eyes staring at him. He couldn’t believe it. Eren… came… And then another male came up beside him and wrapped his arms around Eren, looking around in concern. Eren broke eye contact as he stared up at the man in a smile. Levi forced himself to keep dancing. He strutted back to the pole and started sliding down it. He couldn’t handle this. This was so unfair.
If you could be the corpse, and I could be the killer, If I could be the devil, and you can be the sinner, If you could be the drugs, and I could be the dealer, everything you say is like music to my ears, If you could be the corpse, and I could be the killer, If I could be the devil, and you can be the sinner, If you could be the drugs, and I could be the dealer, everything you say is like music to my—music to my ears,
Eren made eye contact with him and his eyes instantly filled with regret and tears. Levi wanted to wipe that face off him. Eren was not being fair right now. He shouldn’t be the one crying right now. HE left LEVI. For a whole year. Just to come back with some guy that Levi had never even see before? His hold on the pole tightened as he wanted to smack his gaze away. Eren had just used him. If he thought Levi would just invite him back in his arms like it was nothing, he was sorely mistaken.
Don’t mind us we’re just spilling our guts, if this is love I don’t want to be love, you pollute the room with a filthy tongue, so let me choke it down so I can throw it up, don’t mind us we’re just spilling our guts, if this is love, I don’t want to be hanging by the neck, before in audience of death, before an audience of death,
Eren looked up at the man and said a few words before making his way to the stage. He hopped on and grabbed the opposite side of the pole that Levi was on. His eyes locked on to his dance partner. “I’m sorry.” He slid down the pole showing off his flexibility.
“Sorry isn’t going to cut it you fucking piece of shit.” Levi hissed as he jumped up and twirled the around the pole hitting Eren as he went. “Get off the fucking stage.”
“No… it wasn’t… my fault. I didn’t mean to leave… it just sort of happened. It wasn’t you it was-”
“Do not give me that bullshit, Eren. Do not give me that fucking cheesy line. You understand what you did right? You left everyone. You left me after we did that. You left Armin. Mikasa. Marco. Jean. Everyone. We all thought you died, Eren.” Levi hissed glaring at the man. “This past year has been hell because of you. Get off the damn stage. I don’t ever want to see you.”
“Levi…” Eren whispered tears filling his eyes.
Failure, find me, to tie me up now, cause I’m as bad, as bad as it gets, failure find me, to hang me up now by my neck, cause I’m a fate worse than death, what a cyanide surprise, you have left for my eyes, if I had common sense, I’d cut myself or curl up and die,
“Shut up, Eren. You have caused enough damage. I meant what I said that night. Those fucking promises were not something I do with everyone. Those fucking promises meant something.”
“Levi, I know what I did seems bad, but-”
“There is no excuse!” Levi hissed trying to not be loud or thow off his customers. He was still dancing and his anger couldn’t get in the way of that. His sorrow couldn’t get in the way of that.
“Levi, please, hear me out.”
“No! It wasn’t even a fucking day before you broke all your promises! If you think you can just walk in here and think I’d take you back, you are dead wrong. I won’t ever forgive you.” Tears welled in his eyes, but he held them back from falling. “The song is fitting us perfectly right now, shitface.” What once was an affectionate nickname was now dead, cold and hateful.
Eren flinched as he looked to the side and rolled his hips against the pole. “I’m sorry…”
“Sorry isn’t cutting it.”
Don’t mind us we’re just spilling our guts, if this is love I don’t want to be loved, you pollute the room with a filthy tongue, watch me choke it down, so I can throw it up, don’t mind us we’re just spilling our guts, if this is love, I don’t want to be hanging by the neck, before an audience of death,
“I know. Just let me explain.”
“I don’t want to hear it. There is no explanation. You left me. You hurt me, Eren. I trusted you. This is fucking why I didn’t want to do it until I knew for fucking sure that you were okay being with me. You pushed it. And shit blew up in your face. Shit blew up in my face. I don’t fucking care. I don’t care what made you go into his arms. I don’t care what made you decide that he was better than me. And I don’t care if he’s fucked you or not. You broke all your damn promises. While I still kept mine. Fuck you.” Tears slipped down Levi’s cheeks and he cursed going to the other side of the pole away from everyone so he could grind his ass against it while he recomposed himself. He couldn’t help but watch Eren dance from the corner of his eye though.
Don’t mind us we’re just spilling our guts, if this is love I don’t want to be loved, you pollute the room with a filthy tongue, watch me choke it down, so I can throw it up, don’t mind us we’re just spilling our guts, if this is love, I don’t want to be hanging by the neck, before an audience of death.
The song ended, but it was still Levi’s shift and he still had a lot of things to say to Eren.
Ah shit! As my skies turn, from autumn to ash, I hate you more and more each day, as my mind grows angry by the hour, my circumstances look so gray, please don’t forgive me, I can’t forgive myself, the knife is planted in my back,
“Oh, by the way, Erwin would never hurt me like you did. He may have been a little abusive, but he never made me cry the way you did. I never felt like I was being used by him. He always made sure I was okay. He always made sure I was okay after we did things and he always showered me with love. You are by far worse than him.”
“I don’t want to hear, Levi. I was blackmailed. I didn’t want to leave you. I just… I didn’t want anyone to get hurt.”
“I don’t fucking believe.” Levi growled swinging his hips and slipping off his belt as his shorts fell to the floor. “Get the fuck away from me. You hurt everyone close to you.”
I’m the deepest cut, I’m the deepest wound, I’m the deepest lie you ever told, I’m the hardest part, I’m the blackest heart, I’m the darkest night that’s way too cold, I’m leaving, I’m leaving now, I’m leaving, I’m the one that’s always leaving you, always leaving you,
“I know I did. It wasn’t the right thing to do. I get it, Levi. I did what I thought was right to do at the moment. You should know that concept better than anyone. Stop being a dick and listen to me.” Eren tried to reason as he looked over at Levi in a pathetic look that seemed to be genuine.
“Start talking.” Levi hissed and glared at him. “If I fucking think you’re lying I won’t hesitate to throw you off the damn stage. Then I would want you to get up and walk the fuck out before I have time to call damn security. Now, start talking.”
“I woke up before you and checked my phone to see if Armin or Mikasa was wondering where I was. There was a number I didn’t recognize that had texted me. When I looked at it, it said that I had to go outside and go with the man or he’ll blow up the building. I didn’t know what else to do. So I wrote you a note and walked out and was kidnapped. I escaped and found that man over there. His name is Mike. He’s been very kind to me. He lives just outside of town and I stayed with him, so I wouldn’t bring anymore danger to you. My kidnapper got arrested recently so I asked Mike to take me here. I’m sorry I didn’t come back sooner… I just… couldn’t face you. I thought you wouldn’t forgive me. I thought… you’d think I’m disgusting.” Eren looked down as tears fell down his cheeks as he walked over to Levi and hugged him tightly. “I’m sorry, Levi.”
Levi tensed as he stared down at Eren. He couldn’t forgive him. This could have all been prevented if Eren would have just told him.
Like drilling holes deeper in my teeth, I fake the smile on my face, constantly shoving your fingers down my throat, you know the best ways, to bring the worse outta me, please don’t forgive me, I can’t forgive myself, the knife is planted on my back,
“Eren… I can’t accept you back. I can’t… forgive you. I fell for you and… and I know it’s not your fault… but I need time. I’m upset you didn’t fucking tell me to begin with. I’m upset that you left like that. I…You hurt me really badly and it’s gonna take a while for me to trust you again.” Levi whispered deciding to wrap his arms around Eren. “Have you told Armin and the others you’re in town?”
“Not yet. I wanted to come to you first. Plus, I wanted to sit down with all of you. I wanted, if you were up for it, to meet everyone properly and have dinner or something. I want to take our relationship seriously. We are still together, right?”
“…Yeah… but we’re not going to do anything physical for a very long time.”
“I understand.” Eren grinned up at him and nuzzled his neck. “I’m just happy you can be with me.”
I’m the deepest cut, I’m the deepest wound, I’m the deepest lie you ever told, I’m the hardest part, I’m the blackest heart, I’m the darkest night that’s why too cold, I’m leaving, I’m leaving now, I’m leaving, I’m the one that’s always leaving you, always leaving you, you, leaving, leaving, leaving, you,
Levi swung his hips walking around the pole giving the people a nice view of confidence as he strutted and showed off his muscles and hips. He smirked over at Eren and motioned for him to come closer, once he was close enough, Levi wrapped his arm around Eren’s neck and wrapped his legs around his waist, grinding against him. “This is a new beginning.”
“I love you, Levi.” Eren smiled as he swung his hips.
Levi smiled and ruffled his hair. He grabbed his belt and slapped Eren with it. “My shift is almost over. We can go have dinner at you’re house tomorrow and then go from there. I expect lots of loyalty, and lots of appreciation, brat.”
Eren mocked a salute and smiled. “Yes, Levi!”
“You idiot.” Levi smiled and ran his hand through his hair. This was nice, despite everyone looking at him and the annoying Hanji screaming, “You go cutie!” Who she was referring to they didn’t know. Levi knew that this was far from over. That his trust for the boy was very low. That it wasn’t going to help the matters much. That they could possibly break up again but, for right now, he was happy being in the boy’s arms.
“I’m the deepest cut, I’m the deepest wound, I’m the deepest lie you ever told, I’m the hardest part, I’m the blackest heart, I’m the darkest night that’s way too cold, I’m leaving, I’m leaving now, I’m leaving, I’m the one that’s always leaving you, always leaving you, always leaving.</i>
Levi sighed when the song ended and jumped off of Eren. He got dressed and grabbed the boy’s hand. “Come on, you must be tired.”
Eren nodded and walked over to Mike, who he hugged quickly. “Thank you for looking out for me and thank you for taking me here. I’m... forever in your debt.”
Mike laughed and looked at Levi. He walked over and smelled him. “You have a nice smell. I’m glad Eren is in good hands.”
Levi pushed him away in shock staring at him before holding Eren closer. “Thanks, I guess. I’ll make sure he gets to my house safely. Thank you for taking care of the numbskull.”
Mike chuckled and nodded. “I’m Mike, don’t hesitate to call if you need anything.”
“Will do. Now, if you excuse us, my shift is over and I’d rather not hang around with these… people… any longer. I am in need of a long shower.” Levi walked out with Eren behind him. He wasn’t certain how he felt about Eren yet. He wasn’t sure if he could ever forgive him for leaving him like that to wonder, but over time… Levi thought he would trust him again and love him even more than before. The boy was back in his life and that’s all he cared about. “Want to have a moviethon at my place?” Levi asked and his heart warmed when he saw Eren’s big smile.
“I would love to!” Eren smiled and hugged his arm. “Levi, all those promises, I’ll remake again. I want you to know… I meant them too at the time.”
Levi sighed and nodded. “I know, brat. I know… I’m still gonna give you hell over this.”