It All Started Like This... (Eren X Mikasa)

Chapter 20: Confrontations....

Levi's POV:

"Thanks," I replied when the cashier gave me my change back.

I left the bustling cafe with some hot, fresh coffee in my hands. Walking down the cobblestone path, I entered a park nearby, looking for a bench to sit down. There was a beautiful sunset and I wanted to take my mind off of Jean. His plans just gave me headaches. Doing this and that and having to pretend to be on Eren's side was overwhelming.

I continued walking through when I saw Eren and Mikasa sitting together on a bench. I dropped my coffee and dived into the bushes behind. I eavesdropped on them. I listened very closely.

"Mikasa.... Can I stay by your side if I take care of Jean and Levi?" Eren asked Mikasa. I slowly popped my head out of the bush and leaned in closer. Seeing Mikasa smile and look down while crying gave me a feeling. One I had never felt before in my lifetime. Something inside me started to snap. I started to feel rage and anger. My thinking was skewed and I felt hate, not just for myself but for Jean as well. Hearing her reply yes made the final strike and I had it. I teared up and cried full of sadness and fury.

What am I doing? Why am I helping Jean? It was those questions that made me remember what had happened before......

Regardless, I can't help it now, but at least I should seek some help. I can't get a counselor or I'll get myself in trouble without being able to save Mikasa and Eren. I jumped out from the bushes and ran as fast as I could back to my house. I got on my computer and sent an email to Armin. I typed that I was willing to help..... but they probably won't believe it. I'll most likely have to meet Eren again to convince him I truly changed....

-The Next Day At School-

As I walked down the hallway with Jean, I noticed Eren leaving a classroom with Mikasa. When Eren saw us, he had this look in his eyes. It seemed like he was up to something. Maybe it was because of my email.

I was pulled by Jean into an empty classroom and shut the door behind us.

"Eren's up to something......" Jean remarked.

"Yeah but aren't we too?" I replied normally.

"I know. But if we aren't careful, he could back stab us and ruin our plans..... So.... There's only one thing we can do."

"What?"

"We'll have to speed up our plan....."

During class, I stared blankly at the teacher while she was giving her lecture. I noticed Jean trying to smile back at me but I didn't smile back. It made it feel creepy for some reason now. I knew it was to throw Eren off his game, but now it's getting to me too. Not only that, what happened yesterday gave me mixed feelings. At this point, I definitely had to meet Eren.

At passing period, I slipped Eren a note secretly and he hid it in his binder on the next way to class. Jean noticed and wondered what I was doing. I just gave him an excuse saying, "It's all just for you plan." He smiled and walked away.

Once the bell rang signaling the end of yet another school day, I walked home with Jean as usual not to cause any suspicion. When we parted ways, I ran back to the school where Eren was waiting.

Eren's POV:

"Well? I don't have all day. What did you want to meet about?" I asked full of doubt.

I was pretty sure that Levi would make another excuse and ask me for something and relay it back to Jean. Little does he know I have a secret plan of my own.

"Well.... um... how do I put this......?" he started. "I know at this point... that you probably don't believe me but really.... I have changed. I really did.

He was stating it again. I knew it. He's lying again and- Huh?

I looked at Levi and his eyes were telling me that he was telling the truth. However, I was still full of doubt. I started to lose interest and leave.

"Wait! Hold on a minute!" he shouted. "We should probably go somewhere else."

"Why? What are you going to do to me?"

"Nothing!" he replied. I just glared at him.

"I may be late with this, but it was only after yesterday that I decided to convince myself to reveal some truths that have to be told," he said in a calm but serious tone.

"Truths that have to be told?"

A/N Sorry if this chapter seemed short. It's just that it was a good place to end this chapter here. But don't worry, the next chapter will be longer. Thanks anyway for your guys support! I always appreciate the votes and comments / feedback. Speaking of comments, my Twitter comment was featured in Lost Pause's Noble Senpai video a few days ago, April 22. Go on and check his channel if you wish to see that. Just a warning, this guy is a bit perverted.... so..... anyway, thank you guys again so much and I'll be back next week with another chapter ready to go! - Mikorin