The Devious Maid

The One With The Family Talks & Popcorn

Levi washed up the dishes from dinner and made sure that everything was put back in its correct place once he was finished with it. It amazed me how organized and on top of things he was. He hadn't even been here a day and already my apartment was unrecognizable. You could actually tell that I do infact have a carpet.

'So do you have any plans for the night, Eren?' Levi asked softly snapping me back out of my thoughts.

'No actually. On Saturday nights I usually just stay in and watch tv.' I replied and nodded a little as I took a small sip from the cup of juice in front of me. 'Sometimes I study. Depends if I have an important test the next week or not.'

'I see.' Levi nodded and began wiping the counter for the 3rd time in the space of 5 minutes. 'I forgot to mention. I get one day a week off and I choose Sundays. I use it to see friends and do anything I want to.'

'What about family?' I asked softly and watched every movement he made with the cloth carefully. 'Do you ever visit them?'

Levi stopped wiping the counter and looked down for a second. I knew I had obviously said something that struck a nerve judging by the expression on his face. He looked a little torn and broken to be honest.

'I don't have any family. My parents died in a car crash when I was 8. I lived with my uncle for a while but he left without a word..' Levi sighed softly. 'I moved in with my grandma but she died when I was 18.. I took up a job as a maid to make some money for myself..'

I frowned a little and realized that I had probably just crossed a line. I shouldn't be trying to dive so deep into Levi's personal life after all he is only my maid. There's something so fascinating about him though. The way he tells his stories. 'I'm sorry.. I shouldn't be prying into your personal life.'

'No no it's okay. You have every right to ask questions. I'm a stranger who just moved into your apartment that you know nothing about expect for my name and where I used to work.' Levi said softly and nodded a little as he put the cloth away, after washing it in some clean water that was in the sink. 'So I have no family. It's just me. What about you?'

'My mom died when I was little and I never see my Dad much anymore.' I said softly and sat my cup back down onto the table mat. 'He's a medical research doctor so he travels all over the country because of his job. My sister Mikasa lives on the other side of the city and attends a different college so I don't really get to see her as often as i'd like to. She calls every once in a while just to check in and see how i'm doing and when we both have time off we will visit each other'

Levi nodded and sat down at the opposite side of the table from me, being careful not to dirty it as he had only just cleaned it about 10 minutes ago. 'Your sister sounds nice. Maybe i'll get to meet her someday.' He said softly and nodded a little too hopeful.

'Maybe but i'd be careful. She'll probably interogate you and make you scared of her at first. She's older than me and she's very protective and a little bit possesive at times.' I laughed softly but stopped after a second to show Levi how serious I was about her protective side. I wasn't kidding when I said that.

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I retired to the couch for the rest of the night, finding a good horror movie to watch on netflix. Levi had decided he was going to bed to read a book so he said goodnight about an hour ago. I had put out the lights and had made myself a big bowl of popcorn which was now resting carefully in my lap. The movie was just getting to the good part, I should know since i've already saw it about 10 times but everytime I watch it the jump scares never fail to get me. Just as the horrible ghost popped up I felt a soft hand on my shoulder and I swear I jumped right out my skin sending the bowl of popcorn flying all over the sofa, myself and the floor. A second later the light was switched on and a frantic and worried Levi, in his pyjamas was standing in front of me.

'Eren! I didn't mean to scare you..' He said looking a little sheepish as he scratched the back of his head a little nervously. 'I just came to see if you needed anything before I go to bed but I guess now you need me to clean up the popcorn..'

I watched as Levi got down on the floor and began to pick up the little popcorn peices, placing them back in the bowl. I felt a little bad since I know he had good intentions and hadn't meant to make me shit myself at all.

'I can help with that..' I said softly and got down on the floor too, slowly picking up more of the little peices. 'It's okay.'

Levi looked over at me and shook his head a little as he continued to pick up more bits. 'Listen Kid I got this okay.' He said sounding a little angry with himself for causing the mess in the first place even though it was an accident.

Once all the popcorn was picked up and put into the bin I headed towards my room and Levi headed to his so we could get some sleep. Tomorrow is Sunday which means that it is Levi's day off. I wonder what he has planned. I decided to make a note of asking him at breakfast. If he makes breakfast that is but i'm sure he will. The idea of having pop tarts again was starting to sound less and less appealing. I walked into my room and as I was about to shut the door I saw Levi in his room across the hall turn to look at me.

'Goodnight Eren. I hope you like pancakes.' He whispered softly and closed over his bedroom door.

'Goodnight Levi. Pancakes are perfect.' I replied softly and closed my door, flopping down onto my bed before making myself comfortable for the long restless night ahead of me.