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Levi Ackerman.
Your childhood friend, through thick and thin – he is now finally, single. Apparently he's been single for quite sometime. But why hadn't he told you? Good question, you were also wondering the same thing. According to the guys, he wanted to keep it a secret to avoid attention and chaos. To be honest, you were away from a business trip when this happened but he could have at least called you. What happened through thick and thin?
You heard the girls giggled then glancing at Levi. You tried not to roll your eyes, you can clearly tell the pheromones that they are omitting across the table.
Fucking Levi Ackerman.
The alcohol is making it's way to your system so it could be the alcohol talking, feeling the warmth spreading through your body. But you knew deep down, you could never be mad at him. You chugged the last bit of your beer, “Do you want some food with that?” Erwin said, giving you a small smile, passing you a plate of dumplings. You smiled back at the blonde, “Thanks Erwin,” at least their is one decent person in this mixer. Oh, that's right – you're at a mixer at the moment since Levi insisted for you to come. Coming straight from work, you ditch your blazer, braiding your hair away from your face. You had a long day and you were not in the mood to be here. Frankly, you don't care what you look like either.
Erwin continue to talk to you throughout this pain in the ass mixer and you were grateful. He managed to make you laugh and smile through his stories, he managed to say, “I've been looking for that smile the whole night” he smiled. You blushed, looking away murmuring your thanks. The place seemed to get louder, hearing the other guys trying to impress the girls with their work stories. Their eyes sparkle as they listen. You can't blame them either, you've known the squad since Levi started working at this station. Erwin, Levi, Hanji Moblit, Mike – you name it. Not to mention their juniors that works with them as well. They are overflowing with handsome guys and beautiful girls as well. Mikasa, Historia, Annie, Sasha – the list goes on. The fire department full of beautiful people, is that even legal? Do they just hire good looking people?
“What are you two have been talking about all night?” Levi asked slipping his hand around your waist, resting his chin on your shoulder. “You've been flirting with [Name] the whole night,” he glared at his blonde friend.
“He's just trying to keep my company Levi, don't need to glare at the guy,” you said taking a sip of fifth glass of beer, 'not like you tried talking to me this whole time,' you thought, debating if you should really say it to him.
“Are you sulking?” Levi smirked, pulling you closer to him. Attempting to move away from Levi's hold, he's too close for liking or do you like it? His warmth is inviting and you tried not to get carried away. You were about to tell Levi something, when three girls approached him shoving you aside as they sat beside; the now single Ackerman.
Stupid. Levi Ackerman.
Erwin grab your shoulder moving you closer to him, you didn't say much but instead you nurse the beer glass in your hands before chugging it down, “I'm leaving,” you told Erwin, grabbing your blazer and purse. Not bothering to say goodbye to black haired guy beside you. You're just going to be a emotional mess and it's not good since you had five beers in your system. Slightly tipsy, you paid your portion of the liquor and head out.
You're just the childhood friend. Nothing more, nothing less.
You felt the breeze engulf your warm body and making your way back to your apartment. It's for the best to leave before you make a commotion yourself and it wouldn't be pretty, you'll just walk home to sober you up and then maybe cry along the way – who knows and you don't even care anymore.
“[Name]” Erwin called our your name as he caught your forearm making you face him, “I'll walk you home” he said leaving no room for you to say no. Just in time, the girls and Levi exited the restaurant. Clinging onto him, knowing their motives as to why they wanted Levi. Your breath caught in your throat and you felt a pain in your chest. Looking away, you gave Erwin a stiff nod. He took his scarf off around his neck and wrapping it around yours instead. Still feeling his warmth through his scarf.
Walking towards your apartment, no words were exchange but you were somewhat, happy? You weren't sure but you were glad that you're not walking home alone tonight.
Levi is an idiot.
Why didn't he noticed that you left already. Why didn't you say anything to him. He looked to his right, even Erwin was gone already, 'Shit' he quickly put on his coat paying his tab, leaving the restaurant with the three girls trailing behind him eventually catching up to him.
Not too far from where he stood. He saw Erwin and [Name] stood closely to each other, or he thinks that they were standing too close to each other. As Erwin wrapped his scarf around you as they walk farther away from the restaurant.
Damn it. He is such an idiot.