Chapter 18

                                    

                                          
"Hello, Eren."
                          
"H-Hi! Armin! Long time no see!" Eren greets but his nervousness is all over the place.
                          
"Please take a seat, is there anything that you like? It's one me." The blonde Omega offered.
                          
Eren sat down stiffly on the chair facing Armin. The brunet will welcome the strongest alcohol in the house but there is no way that he can have such drink in a homey cafe.
                          
"Coffee," Eren smiled instead.
                          
Armin waved for the waiter and gave him Eren's order. When the waiter is out, the blonde Omega stared at Eren with a blank expression.
                          
Eren wants to shrink on his seat.
                          
"Eren, I know what happened and I don't blame you. You just got involved with LRaven's doing-"
                          
"-Levi." Eren cuts in.
                          
"What?"
                          
"His name is Levi."
                          
"Levi... You mean the clothing Levi's? Did you name him that? And why Levi?" Armin questioned suspiciously.
                          
"It's a long story, actually, remember those tiny denim dresses that Mikasa offered to you? It fits him perfectly."
                          
"So, Levi?" Armin raised his brow at him. "I think Rivaille will suit him well."
                          
"Seriously Armin?!" Eren can't believe how things turn out with his talk with Armin.
                          
"Rivaille is a unique name! Unlike any other!"
                          
"Alright! Alright! His full name will be Levi Rivaille."
                          
"And his nickname will be Le. You think Rivaille likes cosplays?"
                          
"Armin! What is this talk all about?!" Eren felt like he was zapped by lighting when his expectation about their talk turned into... A casual talk.
                          
"Eren, please calm your shit." Armin took a sip of his chocolate shake. "So you want the serious talk first then?"
                          
"Isn't it obvious?" Eren just wants to get this over with. He's not sure what Armin was in store for him but he will do everything to defend Levi at all cost.
                          
"We all knew what happened back at work. Of course, only those who were involved on the field."
                          
Eren tensed instantly. Armin might look like a nerd but this nerd is a war tactician when there is no war, he's in charge in economic statistics. Who knows maybe there are snipers guarding around the area and ready to shoot Eren in the head if he didn't play his cards right. Can Armin do that to him?
                          
"And?" Eren gulped.
                          
"And we all decided to let Levi stay with you."
                          
"W-what?" Eren stared at him, shock. Since when did they have a meeting and why isn't he involved?
                          
"I'm here as a representative of the program. And, you were right about... Levi. We visit Hange and she confirmed his dynamic. He had rights, a strong one because he's an Omega."
                          
"And you all just decided that he will live with me and I don't get to say a word about this?" Eren pressed.
                          
"Sorry about that but you're the right person for this. And Levi chooses you, he will surely kill anyone who tries to take you away from him."
                          
"Armin, you don't understand he's danger-" Eren paused. He can't believe he actually said those words again. With a deep breath, Eren leans back in his chair and cleared his mind. No, Levi is not dangerous. No, Levi is not a killing machine but a person. Levi is just like any human being but he's a special case. To be honest, he wants Levi to live with him now.
                          
With the new found courage, Eren turned to Armin. "I understand and I don't mind. Levi... He's an amazing person. I don't mind him staying with me now but I just felt bad that I was not invited to the meeting."
                          
"I see," Armin relaxed on his sear. "Thank you. And Eren, LRave- Levi will be kept hidden from the public."
                          
"Obviously, I've actually let him try to blend with society and understand stuff. It won't happen in a day but I know Levi can do it." Eren finally lifted the cup of coffee to his lips. After all the talking he didn't even notice the waiter actually brought it in.
                          
"He loves you Eren."
                          
The warm coffee went into the wrong pipe and Eren was a coughing fit. In between coughs, Eren managed to take a glimpse at Armin's expression. The blonde Omega looked sad? Like he was thinking about something but in a split second, it was gone.
                          
"Still don't know how to drink coffee Eren?" Armin mocked.
                          
After all the serious talked ended, they were able to have talk like they haven't seen each. That one is true since Armin is so busy with work and Eren is also busy finding work at the moment. The two friends chat about the old days and all the stupid things they've done.
                          
"Armin it's really nice to talk to you even with all the serious talk." Eren patted his head.
                          
"Yeah, it's been so long since I act actually talk something that is all about work." Sighs happily and packed his things. "I hope Levi won't give you a hard time. If you need something just contact me or Hange. Okay?"
                          
"Sure. I really have to go, I can't leave Levi alone... Oh my god! What time is it?!" Eren dug for his phone on his pocket and checked the time. "Shit! And I promised him that I'll be very quick! Armin, it's really nice to hang out with you again but I really have to go now. Bye!"
                          
With that Eren instantly out of the cafe. Armin just sat there in silence, he jerked when his phone rang. He felt the guilt on his chest when he answered the caller.
                          
"Is it done?"
                          
"Yes, sir." Armin tries not to whimper.
                          
"Good. Who would have thought that all we need is Yeager to control that freak."
                          
It took all Armin's strength not to throw his phone and cry right there. The higher-ups planned to let Levi stay with Eren so that the raven will depend and develop a strong bond with the brunet. With that plan, they can use Eren to manipulate Levi.
                          
"It will take time but just enough time to take down Rose. Better start planning Arlert."
                          
"Yes, Commander Smith."