Chapter 23

                                    

                                          
Eren woke up to the bright sunlight blinding him as it shined in through the curtains. He groaned as he laid on his back. He grabbed the pillow that was located next to his head and put it onto his face, almost in a smothering type of way. He did not want to get up, his bed was comfy and his friend.
                          
He laid there in bed for a couple more moments when the sudden sound of rapid knocking interrupted his peaceful silence. 
                          
He took the pillow off of his head and looked around. 'Who would be here at this time?', Eren thought to himself. 'I don't want to school with anyone.'
                          
Pulling himself up, he forced himself out of bed and out of his room and walked downstairs. He shuffled across his living room and up to the front door. Once he reached and unlocked it, he pulled it open and looked to see who had showed up.
                          
He looked up to see who it was and was surprised when he found it was Erwin and Mikasa. 
                          
"Eh....? What are you two doing here?" Eren asked as he stood there bewildered, staring up at the two.
                          
"We wanted to walk with you to school." Erwin told him.
                          
"It's only 6:42, though. I don't even leave until almost 7:15." Eren told them.
                          
"We can wait." Mikasa added in. Eren sighed and rubbed his forehead. He didn't feel like sending them back, so he stepped out of the way to let them in.
                          
"Fine." He grumbled. Mikasa and Erwin thanked him and walked inside. Once they were in, Eren shut the door and the two visitors walked over to the couch, taking a seat on it. Eren looked at the two and watched them slightly as they turned their own gazes on him.
                          
"Well, I guess I'm going to go get ready now." He noted. He earned a nod from the duo and turned, walking to the stairs and up them.
                          
Erwin and Mikasa stayed where they were, watching until he disappeared around the corner. Once he was out of sight, they looked at each other.
                          
"I really don't think this is going to work." Erwin told her, keeping his voice on the low side so Eren couldn't hear him from upstairs.
                          
Mikasa rose an eyebrow as she looked at him. "What are you talking about? Of course it will. He can't stay with that midget forever and you're by far a better choice. Plus, the midgets an ass. You can actually take care of Eren." She told him.
                          
Erwin sighed. "Eren really seems to like the guy, though, and vice versa. I don't stand a chance."
                          
"I know Eren. All Levi has to do is screw up once and I can guarantee that Eren will realize his mistake and fix it." Mikasa said. "Then you can be there to comfort him and everything will be better."
                          
"If you're sure." Erwin said, leaning back into the couch.
                          
"I am. Just wait and you'll see for yourself."
                          
-At School-
                          
When Erwin, Eren, and Mikasa arrived at school, Eren instantly began searching around the schoolyard for Levi. Mikasa wasted no time noticing what he was doing and quickly elbowed Erwin being he was the one in between the two. Jumping in surprise, Erwin looked at her to see her gesturing towards Eren. He looked over to the brunette and quickly began to try and think of something he could saw to steer his attention away from the guy he was searching for.
                          
Failing to actually think of something, Erwin said, "Eren, we should hurry to our lockers."
                          
Eren cocked his eyebrow at that and looked at the taller male in confusion. "Um... why?" He asked.
                          
"We, uh.... need our things?"
                          
"Class doesn't start until 8 and it's only 7:38. What's with the hurry? Are you late for a hot date?" Eren said, a sly grin sliding onto his face as he elbowed Erwin playfully. Giving a roll of his eyes, Erwin chuckled heartedly and shook his head.
                          
"Nah, my date's right beside me." He said in a teasing tone, bringing his arm up and wrapping it around Erens shoulder. He pulled the boy slightly closer to himself, the distance in between them piratically gone. A pink blush slowly spread across Erens cheek as his eyes opened to full extent.
                          
Erwin kept his eyes locked right on Eren for a moment or so with a smirk on his face. However, he ended up chuckling and letting him go a moment later. "Kidding. Now, lets go." He said, still grinning as he walked towards the entrance. Eren followed behind him, unsure of what to say.