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It's later in the evening after dinner.
Levi and Eren retreated to their room, each to their own evening routines and needs.
The room is mostly quiet with Eren's favourite playlist sounding from his phone as he does a light work out with his weights and occasional pushups on the side of the bed. Barefoot, shirtless, swepants riding low on his toned abdomen, and hair slipping from his hair tie, hes holding himself on the edge of the bed, doing pushups with back agaainst the bed, breathing in rhythm, focused, and in perfect shape despite the amazing dinner they had.
As he works on himself soon his eyes fall on his lover standing beside the tall clothing drawer cupboard. Just as shirtless, Levi stands there, seemingly occupied with something and for the first time Eren notices - Levi looks somewhat fluffy.
He's pretty sure he noticed Levi filling out his pants more so than usual recently ... and now standing there like that he notices how Levi's hand is subconciously caressing his own belly thats bulging ever so slightly. Eren can still see the outlines of his muscles and abs but somehow... he feels his heart swell when he realises Levi having a belly that's so soft and cute over the hem of his pants.
He keeps doing his pushups as a smile starts to pour on his lips, feeling sudden wave of affection and love for Levi. He doesn't say anything, pretendnig theres nothing. But as he keeps observing Levi, he notices he seems distracted reading something from the top of the drawer, a magazine perhaps and from somewhere he takes out a single wrapped candy that he opens up quietly and pops it in his mouth as his hand keeps tracing his belly.
Eren's eyebrows go up a little... hes never seen Levi snacking, never seen him like this ever and he doesn't realise hes starting to chuckle and laugh quietly, breathy from the physical efford of his exercises.
As if a little self conscious Levi glimpses at him. "Oi oi...what's so funny ...?" He mumbles all unhappy and crunches up the wrapper in his palm almost as if trying to hide it.
Eren doesn't answer, slowly approaching him and slides hand around his waist, palm tracing his fed full bulging belly. "Where are you hiding your candy stash? Care to share? I see where you hide them." Eren jokes, feeling exactly how rounded his belly is.
"Shut up, brat." Levi immediately mumbles and tries to push his hand off and escape if possible, feeling his neck and face heat up. "Leave me alone-"
"Levi-" Eren's face suddenly falls apart seeing how negative Levi became and he grabs his wrist, pulling him closer. "Hey, i didn't want to offend you. Levi-"
He notices the man avoiding eye contact but still letting himself be held. "I'm just bloated." He tries to explain, crossing arms over his stomach.
"Bloated? For the whole past month?" Eren gives him a look, knowing this is bullshit.
When Levi finally looks at those emerald eyes he feels his whole skin light up in embarrassed flames and turns head away, hugging himself. "I ... i may have gained 3-4 kilos. I don't know what's happening." He explains in the saddest defeated tone.
"Levi.." Eren sighs and gently cups his cheek, making them lock eyes. "I'm glad you did. You are eatting ... more than usual, that means you have appetite and you are healthy. I've never seen you enjoy snacks and food before."
"Right-" Lefi scoffs but Eren doesnt let him look away. Eren pulls him even closer, feeling their chests pressed up skin to skin and keeps his chin up.
"Im serious.' Eren leans closer, hovering lips closer to his. "You look so yummy and tasty and plush.. i'm gonna eat you up."
"Eren- ' Levi whispers feeling suddenly almost painfully flustered as his small hands press at Eren's chest, but the young boy doesn't budge.
"Imma eat you up." Eren repeats and finally kisses his neck, pressing himself so tightly to Levi, feeling his soft skin and belly against his chest.
Levi's hands curl in Eren's worked up biceps, letting out a soft moan by the impact of lips on his skin and soon that makes him smile big. Maybe it's not that bad to have a belly after all.