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Crowds chanted his name and sang along to every lyric, cheering on the voice that sang songs from the heart. Levi always gave his all in this life like he did in his previous lives.

“This song is for anyone who has lost a loved one, whether being one who got away or taken from them,” Levi spoke into his Swarovski crystal mic as he walked over to Hange to the side of the stage, catching a water bottle they tossed for him. He swiftly uncapped it and took a generous portion to satisfy his thirst after singing for so long. “I can say I have gone through this and so I wrote this song…” He smiled at the crowd’s roaring response, because they understood from his soft tone of voice and kept on cheering him on as he downed the entire water bottle and tossed it back for Hange to catch. 

“This one is called ‘Midnight Sun’, I hope you all enjoy it.”

The cheering only escalated and it only fueled Levi more. As the instrumentals began, he fondly recalled releasing a partial teaser of the lyrics on social media one day and the response exploded, filled with speculations about Levi having a lover, while some simply felt it was written for the people to lean on.

If I knock on the door of the future, would I be able to meet you?

I’m a mirage in the heat, you’re an afterimage…

Those were the lyrics that got the most reactions on social media and now as Levi sang them live with purpose. They were words that shook him from the inside because one person came to mind as the melody shook his voice with emotion. 

It’s been two lifetimes and Levi has yet to reunite with Erwin again. Reincarnation was cruel to Levi both times to slap memories of their past each time at a young age and Levi having to live both lives without Erwin. His beloved was but a faint memory. Luckily, he had Hange both of those lives to keep him company, as well as encouraging him to keep moving forward and enjoy the opportunities he was given to live differently compared to the hell he once knew. 

But deep down, Levi was hurting. When the only person he desired, the only man he loved was out of his reach this long, Levi was hanging on a thread every day living as an empty shell. After a life of war and slaughtering titans, Levi got to live two peaceful lives - one as a special needs teacher and the other as a medic. Both were rewarding, granted, but both also lacked the person he wished to have shared both peaceful lives with. Just wanted to love him, wanted to be happy with him...

Now as a successful music artist - which he got lucky after being discovered by an agent visiting a karaoke bar he spent at with Hange - Levi at least had the advantage to travel the world as he toured his music and kept him distracted, busier… and full of hope that  maybe  he could run into  him.

“Open your eyes,” Levi sang with every passion he felt, scanning the crowds with wishful eyes, “and hear this song of affection-

Until he stumbled a hot second when his eyes locked onto someone in the cheering crowd, and it’s as if time froze. Levi stared into a pair of beautiful cerulean eyes, his hair as blonde and bright as the sun peeking from the horizon of the ocean...and Levi felt his heart pound when those lips he desired smiled at him.

Hange started lifting a hand, about to signal from the sidelines, because Levi was quiet for a moment on stage, but Levi quickly recovered and continued singing. But Hange’s eyes narrowed in suspicion after hearing something different in his tone, the way his eyes never ripped away from a target, like he was dedicating the next words to someone they couldn’t see as they briefly leaned out to look into the crowd. 

“The rain shower carries my feelings away, I am limited, within your dreams… Knocking on that door over and over again…”

Levi finished his song with a long string of his rich voice and turned away a moment to press a hand over his mouth to give Hange the look of brief shock, then turning back around to thank the crowd. He sounded somewhat flustered when normally he was calm, collected and professional as always. Levi waved to the crowd one last time before he walked out of the stage and into Hange’s arms. 

“What happened, Levi, you alright?!” 

“Yeah, Hange, I’m  fine,” Levi pressed and shrugged out of their hold to walk towards the snack table. But he just stood frozen, stuck in a deep state of thought.

“Are you sure? You never stumble like you did-

“Hange, I saw him.”

They blinked at his back then slowly walked up at his side, finding a troubled look on his face. “Who?”

“Erwin.” Levi turned to Hange with a look like he couldn’t believe it either. 

“Are you sure?”

“I stared at him long enough, even sang directly at him,” he confessed, having to lean onto the table with anticipation building within. “I’m certain it was him, though I don’t know if he remembers me…”

Hange gasped and followed behind Levi as he started pacing towards his room. “Wait, wait and you’re just going to let him go?”

“What can I do, Hange? I still have half the show to finish and he could leave at any time.” He stopped before his door and sighed. “Not like I can hop off stage and take his hand.”

Hange smiled and gently took him by the shoulders. “But you can get him to come to you,” she soothed. “We can ask one of our security to find him and hand him a VIP pass for him to visit you after the show. We’ll just say he was a random winner for a backstage pass.”

Levi’s eyes widened at that, filled with so much hope. “We can?”

“Of course we can, I am your manager after all.”

The look of hope made Hange chuckle. They haven’t seen that look on his face in so long, the shift in his stern eyes - now soft - and the permanent-like frown now switched to the tiniest of smiles when Hange contacted one of the security guards to meet them in the room and handed them a VIP pass with instructions and a description of Erwin. 

After ten minutes of searching, security confirmed the VIP pass had been successfully given safely, Levi stepped back out on stage with a different energy when he found him through the crowds again. Levi was thriving, singing with his heart and soul, dancing and performing flawlessly as he often locked his sights on those blue eyes. That night was one of many times that the audience chanted for an encore and one of many that Levi felt drained out to the bone.

Curtain call time came so soon and after thanking his audience one last time, Levi rushed to his room and did a quick clean up by washing the sweat off his face and changing into fresh clothes. A time-consuming shower would’ve been a preferable choice but before he could even ask Hange to wait on his visit, he was told his visitor was being brought up already. And so now Levi was nervous as all hell while he stood in the middle of his room with arms crossed, then uncrossing them because he couldn’t decide whether to sit down or remain standing. He kept glancing at himself through the mirror, making sure he looked presentable and making sure that whatever makeup that was applied to him wasn’t running or smeared in weird areas. 

A gentle knock on his door made Levi jump harder than expected and felt his stomach drop when he turned to the door. The security guard stepped in first, removing their sunglasses first before greeting Levi. 

“Your visitor is here. Are you able to see them now, Mr. Ackerman?”

Levi actually felt nervous but nodded quietly even though he was nowhere near ready. All he could hear was his heart beating up to his ears, body numbing from excitement, and felt his mouth dry out when he saw him  step into his room finally. Levi assured the guard it was okay to leave them but the guard insisted he’d stand just outside his closed door. 

The room dipped when they finally shared it between them and Levi could cry to be this close to him in this life. But he fought to keep composure, keeping his excitement capped. He looked like Erwin and was sure he was Erwin but would have to find out if he was  his Erwin.

Levi parted his lips to speak, but then the man he hoped was Erwin smiled at him like two lives without him never happened, as if time never parted them, and Levi couldn't help falling in love all over again.

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Levi never felt so conflicted. Should he approach him and assume he is Erwin? Or should he be cautious and treat him as a regular person who is a fan that got extremely lucky to be alone with a celebrity?

His heart was pounding and the urge to just run up and jump into his arms and start kissing him was urgent… And yet he chose to play it cool and put on his celebrity persona, grabbing a pen in case this man was merely a fan who wanted many things signed. 

“So you’re my lucky winner,” Levi started, struggling to keep eye contact because he kept scanning him from his white trousers that outlined his noticeable muscular thighs, up to that fitted black dress shirt, top buttons undone to reveal some of his gorgeous chest and that bolo tie sitting at the dip of his neck making him salivate. Levi couldn’t even handle the fucking handsomeness on his face so he turned around towards the table and started signing some unofficial photos of him that were solely for his online fan club. “Thank you for your support, and to show my appreciation, I…”

He trailed off because Erwin started to slowly walk closer and Levi also moved slowly to face him until they were at arm’s length away. An instant memory flashed of them back in the titan world staring at each other while chaos happened in the background and wondering what their next move should be. Levi swore his heart could leap out at any moment and if it wasn’t for the subtle music playing in the background, he was sure his heartbeat could’ve been audible. 

“Erwin?” the plea in his voice whispered when Erwin stepped closer and Levi dropped his pen when his cheek was touched by his cautious hand.

“It is you,” Erwin finally said, grinning, “Levi.”

They embraced instantly, not daring to waste anymore time. Levi had his arms around his neck, tip-toeing higher and pressing against him as Erwin’s own held him close until they could accept this was reality.

The fact that Erwin called him by his original name proved enough because ‘Levi’ was actually not his given name in this life and his stage name was different as well. The same could be said for Erwin as both were given different names at birth, but of course they responded to those names from those they knew from their starter life.

Levi was first to pull back so he could look into his eyes again, hands now going up to cup his face as if Erwin wasn’t real. “Well, are you going to fucking kiss me or am I waiting another life?”

A small laugh was shared between them before both closed in for an overdue kiss that sealed any emptiness daring to separate them again. Their lips started cautious then quickly melted into one of passion and everything desired. Erwin gently pressed Levi against the counter where all his photos were pushed aside and swiftly cleared whatever there was on the surface before Erwin lifted Levi and sat him higher so they were more leveled in height. Levi’s hands were back on him, threading through blonde hair as Erwin stepped in between his opened legs inviting him closer and sighing into the kiss with the increased intimacy as they weren’t shy about grinding against each other.  

When they did pause for a breath, it was just to look at each other trying to remember every detail of their faces. Levi smiled to find it all - the bump on Erwin’s nose, those thick brows and the gorgeous blue sparkling in his irises staring back into him. Erwin kissed the tip of Levi’s cute little nose and smirked at the piercing on the left side of it, as well as the many piercings decorating both his ears. Of course he wouldn’t miss the natural furrow between those thin brows and the mysterious gray in his sharp eyes. Erwin was equally enamored as his fingers carded up Levi’s undercut and brushed through his soft raven hair, the same way he did before death parted them on that forsaken day.

Before either could say another word, a gentle knock startled Levi in his swooned state. He’d completely forgotten there was someone outside his door and assured the guard his safety and turned back to Erwin who kept staring at him with his hands affectionately at his hips. Their lips ghosted over each other, wishing for more but then the distant sound of chanting snapped them out of it.

“Shit, I almost forgot,” Levi realized with a groan after checking the clock on the wall behind Erwin and looked at him in regret. “I have a meet and greet soon.”

“Do what you need to do,” Erwin soothed, gently tipping his chin up to kiss him. “I’ll wait here, if you like.”

“I know a trustworthy place we can go for some dinner afterwards.” Levi leaned into his touch, turning his head to kiss the inside of his palm. “If that’s okay with you.”

“I would love nothing more.” 

Erwin stepped back to start helping him off the counter but the moment his hands went around his waist, Levi couldn’t help pulling him in again for more kissing, greedy, and Erwin chuckled against his lips before giving into his passion, licking into his mouth and groaned against the soft moan that Levi spilled when their erections pressed together with purpose. The way they stopped to gaze at each other was full of lust now and they could only press their foreheads together and laugh in response because they were both well aware that they couldn’t do anything about their carnal desires at the moment - not in a rushed way, at least, because what they both craved was to be treasured without caring what time says. 

“My bad,” Levi whispered and pushed his bangs out of his face, letting Erwin help him off the counter.  

“Don’t apologize, sweet,” Erwin assured, “It’s inevitable for us to react this way. Don’t let me get in the way for now and follow your schedule. I’ll wait for you.”

Levi bit his lip and sighed, somewhat conflicted. There was so much he needed to say to him, so much he wanted to complain and so much to declare to Erwin…. But he was right. In this life, Levi was busy left and right as he chose it to be and pulled out his phone to check a message from Hange that paged him to remind him of his final event for the night. 

“I won’t be long,” Levi promised and smirked to receive a kiss on the back of his hand because Erwin believed him, trusted him. “You’re just making this harder, Smith.”

Chuckling, Erwin stepped away and surrendered his hands so Levi could cool off finally. He walked around the room to gather what he needed, texting Hange of the current situation so they could inform the guard about their guest staying in the room, while at the same time composing his flustered self because Erwin’s eyes followed him quietly. Levi was the celebrity here and yet he felt incredibly shy under his lover’s gaze, feeling his cheeks heat up upon meeting Erwin’s eyes through the mirror he was using to re-apply his eyeliner. 

Erwin quietly watched him pad around the spacious room, admiring the precision and his ability to go from this sexy vixen to one of a professional ready to slay anyone who looks down on him. Levi was striking in minutes again, just as he found him, and Erwin could only offer him a smile as Levi paused in front of him as if asking for final permission to leave. 

“You better be here when I come back,” Levi threatened with the slightest lift of his brow and yet the playful tone danced in his eyes. 

“Go on.” Erwin took a seat on the couch behind him as if promising further. Levi felt his lips shape into another smirk because the way Erwin splayed his arms at the sides and moved his legs to settle an ankle over his knee tempted Levi to just straddle this man and just take the night for a ride on this couch. But he managed to rip his eyes away and made way to the door before he lost to many temptations. 

…

It was strange seeing Levi be so secretive, in the sense of him not trying to get bombarded while they were trying to leave the venue. There was so much careful planning trying to get him out safe because of the many times attempted assault has occurred, or so he’s read. But Levi was aloof to it all as he’s always so collected even during war and chaos, except this time Levi was more protective of Erwin and held his hand the whole time they snuck through corridors towards the car waiting in a safe secluded area.

“Hange!” Erwin grinned at the once crazy scientist waiting by the car with keys in their hand. Hange walked up to him and happily accepted a reuniting hug, then stepped back to glance between them.

“What a night, seeing my boys together finally,” they said in relief but tensing up when Hange looked over their shoulder like they sensed someone or something. “Erwin, we got so much to catch up on, but I’m afraid there is only a small window of time before some paparazzi catches us here.”

“Understandable, we’ll talk later,” he agreed, letting Levi pull his hand to the car. “It’s great to finally see you, Hange.”

They could only smile in response as they were already seated inside and Hange watched them leave the premises just in time before a crowd of paparazzi made it around the corner of the building. “You too, old friend. Now be happy together.” 

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Levi had to spend some time on his phone when they arrived at their destination and settled into their private booth. He warned Erwin he did this after every show mostly for business reasons, like answering texts or emails he missed throughout his day. Hange handled the heavier business deals but Levi liked to also manage some personal business decisions that only he could see and choose on his own. When he seemed done, he turned to Erwin with his finger hovering over the camera widget. “Hange wants a picture of us, do you mind?”

Of course he didn’t mind and scooted closer to Levi, smiling at the hand cupping his cheek to bring them closer until their temples pressed. Multiple shots were taken and even after he was done, Levi kept his hand loosely at Erwin’s jawline, caressing his chin and cheek as he chose a picture before sending it to Hange and to Erwin after safely saving his number. 

“May I share this on my social media as well?” 

Erwin did a double take to his next question. He almost forgot social media even existed since he’s always been so old fashioned. “I don’t see why not,” he approved with a shrug, though deep down he was wondering what his fanbase would say, which is quite large he realized. Oh no...now he was worried of the potential criticism or hate-

“Well, you’re a face of interest already,” Levi chuckled, turning his phone to show Erwin already all the thousands of likes, re-shares and comments that were shockingly positive. The caption above the photo read: ‘Reunion of a lifetime   ♥ ' and the majority were interested in knowing “who the blonde beauty/hunk/hottie was”, as many fan comments described. There were the occasional hate comments expressing their jealousy but nothing that beat the massive flood of fans congratulating them for their reunion despite not knowing exactly what that meant.  

Erwin also saw the speculating questions and comments about them being a couple and it gave him this tingling pride that, yes, this beautiful heartthrob loved and desired by many was Erwin’s. Levi was known for being very open with his fans and shared almost everything on his social media accounts to keep them updated on what he was doing, occasional sneak peeks on new content he’s working on and even some spicy selfies that Erwin himself had taken pleasure in drooling over before his memories kicked in and realized it was his lover. 

“So, how did you find me?” 

That question seemed a bit ironic coming from Levi, considering he was a well-known celebrity not only for his music but his acting skills after featuring as the main character in many blockbusters this past year. Erwin couldn’t help feeling a bit of starstruck despite having a clear history with him, but the moment Levi leaned into him, expressing so much affectionate trust and comfort, it just felt right. 

“You mean besides billboards and magazines?” Erwin jokes, melting to the interested look in his silver eyes and wrapping an arm around Levi’s shoulders to have him settled closely against his chest. “As odd as this may sound, it was your voice. I started getting these visions and dreams at a young age, about the life we fought together, but I never had a single clue as to what they meant, until a year ago that I heard your music for the first time, Levi... I heard your voice through the radio and it all started clicking slowly and those visions became more frequent and vivid. I often saw a specific silhouette in those visions with swords and a cloak flowing behind it, and could never make out who it was until recently.” Erwin turned to Levi when their hands curled in his lap and snuggled closer to continue listening. “I purchased tickets on a whim, like I just  had to be there... Something kept calling to me throughout your concert, until you started singing Midnight Sun-” Erwin chuckled because he recalled how happy he felt upon being slapped with reality - “I remembered  everything, like I was on autopilot this whole time and I woke up to you singing at me from the stage.”

Levi suddenly sat up and straddled his hips so they were much closer again, gently taking his face so he was looking into his eyes with intensity. “Erwin, I wrote that song because of you. And I happened to decide on that stage to sing it live, only to find you.”

“You did,” he whispered, hands slowly sliding up and down his back as Levi pressed his temple against his and smiled. 

“And before the present changes the past, I start walking,” Levi started singing into his ear like a secret, “This worn out paper-maché body” - he kissed under his ear and moved slowly so his lips ghosted over Erwin’s tight jawline, smirking to hear his breath catch as he now sang against hips lips - “But even then if it’s possible I want to be by your side. The world beyond the light trembles.”

Erwin cupped the back of his head, fingers gently tangling into his hair, and took his lips for himself. Hearing those lyrics was like a piercing arrow, fueling his need to feel Levi against him as they kissed with ardor this time. The restaurant staff knew not to interrupt them as they had a device on the table to call on them when they wanted to order, so they took advantage of the privacy. 

Levi hissed through his teeth when he felt Erwin’s arousal against his thigh and threw his head back for Erwin to kiss every danger zone on his neck and shoulders. No matter the time lost, they both knew how to keep each other’s hearts racing for more. Erwin’s lips were an instant blaze to Levi’s urges and soon he was panting to the ceiling when he felt teeth and tongue marking his skin. Only when he had a short window to realize where they were and the little time they had, Levi held his face again and groaned to find the deep arousal on Erwin’s features - the desire in his cobalt eyes and the flush on his cheeks. 

“Stay with me,” Levi said in between breaths, “Come with me and live with me.”

“Levi…”

“I don’t have much left of my tour so…” Levi was almost desperate, kissing Erwin in a plea. He spent too long without him, he couldn’t help being this needy. “Fuck, I can’t lose you, so just-” 

Erwin quieted him with a slow and comforting kiss, pulling back to show him a smile then kissed him again to calm him down. “Levi, I’d be a fool and close to an imbecile if I dared to leave you.”

“So then come with me.”

“I can’t.”

Levi stuttered at that, almost offended. “What…?”

Erwin smiled apologetically, caressing his cheek with so much love in his eyes. “Levi, I owe you so much after I brought you into a world of chaos, death and blood,” he began to say, chuckling to that cute signature furrow between his brows. “I took so much from you that I feel like I’ll just be taking more from this life of luxury that you deserve.”

Levi was actually speechless for a moment, studying the grim look on his handsome features. He was serious and it pissed Levi off inside. “Erwin, what the fuck are you saying?”

“I am not saying I don’t want to be with you,” he corrected, brushing some of Levi’s hair behind his ear. “My heart is yours. What I fear is you losing everything you have worked so hard for when people - your fans - find out you belong to someone.” Levi shook his head as he just kept going. “I would hate myself knowing another opportunity was taken away from you because of me.”

“Erwin-” Levi was stuck on his words, almost saying ‘fuck the fans’ but realized that would just sound ungrateful on his part. He did appreciate what he had and was forever grateful for being brought up into the highest point of what others would consider what life really is. But he disagreed. “You wouldn’t take anything; you would upgrade what I have. This life I stumbled into happened to notice me in a different light. I didn’t even ask to be a singer or an actor,” Levi laughed as he said that, yet keeping the sentiment as he kept his hands at Erwin’s neck and shoulder. “I am here because I allowed it to happen. I didn’t have to sign that contract but I chose to do it for the purpose of having the luxury to travel the world and find you. And I did.” He kissed him tenderly yet tense to see that unsure look on Erwin’s face. “You think I have it all...but do you have any idea how miserable I have been living?”  

Erwin blinked up at him, a hint of guilt now glistening in his eyes. 

“I already lived  two lives without you, Erwin. That is almost 200 years in the sense. Both were nice and dandy, but you were missing. Listen to me for fuck’s sake, I am talking like a poet like you!” Levi’s accusing tone made Erwin laugh, both smiling at each other now to lighten the mood, but there was still something Erwin refused to let go and Levi wouldn’t have it. “Fine, I’ll prove it to you.”

“Levi, there is nothing to prove.”

“Shut it,” he dismissed with a finger at his lips. He kissed Erwin’s cheek, traced the bone structure with his lips then up to kiss his eyebrow and rested his head against the side of Erwin’s. “Whether you like it or not, I will prove it to you because I want to.” He pulled back to look at him before Erwin could protest, biting his lips when an idea hit him. “And I know exactly how to do that.”

He climbed off Erwin’s lap to sit properly next to him and reached for the device on the table to call for service finally, leaving Erwin to stare at him in awe because that mischievous look in Levi’s gaze was as mysterious as the way this world works. 

“Levi, I apologize if…” Erwin faltered when Levi’s hand suddenly planted high on his thigh under the table, squeezing tellingly. 

“Apologize one more time and I will kick your hot ass. What matters is we are here now, so for now, let’s enjoy some dinner, shall we?”

A waitress entered the private booth and Erwin was left in a daze, uncertain and yet intrigued about what was going through Levi’s mind, because for the rest of the night, there was this cheeky smirk adorning his lips with whatever idea plagued him. 

An idea that could potentially fail his career or make it far more exciting. And Levi was ready to lose it all if it meant showing Erwin there was nothing more important than having him in his life.

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Erwin could only enjoy his time with Levi for a limited amount of time after that night. They caught up on a couple things, with Levi not once ripping his beautiful silver eyes off him. It was curious, Erwin felt so nervous around his lover when they have such a vivid past, how they admired each other, the rigid trust bestowed and love that dug deep in their hearts. Despite all that, Erwin felt extremely lucky to have been blessed with his memories in this life. 

He couldn’t recall anything in his previous two lives, aside from his autopilot self who married a woman one life and divorced another the second time. No children, he did recall, because he was always busy and remembered that was what caused a very chaotic divorce with his second partner. Erwin didn’t get a single hint of a past life, which upset him because Levi apparently got hit with memories no matter the life he chose to live both times. Erwin only got some vague visions because of Levi’s voice and music. 

When Erwin went back to work, he realized that his autopilot self was getting to know someone else in his department and apparently made plans to meet up for dinner. By the advances this person was making on Erwin they must have been getting romantic at some point, so Erwin had to make the decision on breaking ‘romantic’ ties with this person since he felt absolutely nothing for them besides professional. Not when he had Levi in his heart and feeling absolutely no remorse when this person cussed him out in front of some peers at work. Erwin could only apologize and move on… Move on with his enamored soul for Levi.

For a few weeks, they could only communicate via calls or text as Levi was swamped with his own schedule, and at the same time kept repeating how excited he was to see him. Levi would fill Erwin’s constant need to see him by sending him selfies in every way possible, some were taken professionally of Levi for some upcoming branding and some were of Levi in tempting positions that made Erwin shift in his seat. Whether it was Levi in makeup, piercings, fitted attire that accentuated his body or him in an oversized shirt in a morning selfie on his bed with the teasing detail of his naked thighs slightly spread apart, Erwin was missing him and thirsted for him with every passing day. 

In this life, Erwin felt that silly sense of pride to walk by billboards promoting Levi’s concerts and listening to fans talking about the heartthrob that belonged to him. Constantly over-hearing how handsome, cute or hot Levi was and Erwin smirking because they were true, except Erwin liked to describe Levi with more fitting adjectives like  amazing, talented, beautiful, strong, striking, sexy  and the list goes on.

After that picture of them on social media, Erwin was advised to wear something to blend into the crowd for a few days in case he was recognized and bombarded with potential paparazzi wanting scoop on Levi or about them as an item. He only wore sunglasses; he didn’t mind being asked if that was him in the picture as they seemed to have taken kindly to it. When he was approached after being recognized, the only time he tried to leave the conversation or steer away from it was when they tried asking if they were an item or trying to dig up dirt on Levi, so Erwin would either give a vague answer or move on without another word. 

…

Hey, can you meet me in a few hours?

Erwin had just woken up when he received a text from Levi and sprung up like a kid on Christmas morning. He replied immediately with an affectionate yes, calling Levi his darling was second nature to him and loved that Levi didn’t cringe or reject that pet name even today. He remembered how long it took for Levi to accept being called affectionate names until eventually he warmed up to it. Levi responded with an address to meet up and brief instructions so no one saw him entering the building. 

See you soon, love.

Erwin smiled to receive a heart as a response to his message, wondering if Levi was smiling just like he was about being overly excited to finally see him after almost two weeks. But little did Erwin know that Levi was shaking to see him. Of course he was excited even if he didn’t look like it.

Every photoshoot Levi has done in that window of time after reuniting with Erwin was more than successful. Photographers would often tell Levi to ‘imagine your happiest moment’, ‘think of someone you love’, and for certain positions or moods, ‘imagine sex with your beloved’. That last one had photographers inspired, prolonging sessions to capture more shots because Levi thought of nothing but his sun God. How he missed Erwin touching him, pulling his body close and kissing him with so much burning passion and making him moan just looking into his ocean blue eyes. 

Levi would pose naturally and his facial expressions were gold mine to the cameras, having to hide how his fantasies were swelling in his pants and Levi having to rub it out in a bathroom stall. Days after those photos were released into its respective magazine, Levi got an email with an opportunity from another magazine company offering him details that made his toes curl. And so he messaged Erwin after reading that email because it was perfectly fitting to how he wanted to prove to Erwin that he wanted him no matter the cost. 

When Erwin successfully made it to the door of the address, he was pleasantly greeted by Levi opening the door, taking his hand to pull him inside and welcome him with a slow and sensual kiss. It felt amazing to be in each other’s warmth again, so much trust and desire. Levi wore a loose, off shoulder knit sweater in the cutest shade of pink and jeans that were perfectly fitted for Erwin to feel his pert ass under his hands as he pulled him against him. By the manner of Levi comfortably rubbing up against him and gasping through their heated kiss, unashamed of the many sounds he was making, Erwin figured this place must be his private home. 

“Erwin…” Levi would call in his sweetest voice that melted into a moan as Erwin kissed down his neck, gently biting where his shoulder meets and kissed the slight mark he wished to deepen. Just brand him all over.

“I missed you,” said Erwin as he held Levi’s face, his thumbs gently padding his cute blushed cheeks. Levi was also in his natural state with no makeup and no piercings, though he looked just as beautiful with or without. It was just Levi as his precious self, freshly washed hair styled to the right and smelling like a beautiful day. 

Levi stood dazed for a moment, just holding onto his wrists for leverage as he let Erwin kiss him softly and wrapped his arms around Erwin’s neck when they closed in for an embrace to complete their endearing greeting. They could stay like this and just appreciate how warm and safe they felt - like they always did around each other - but Levi was tickled with excitement and somewhat nervous about the plans he had ready for them. So he slowly pulled away and took one of Erwin’s hands at his hips to guide him into his home. 

“I hope finding the place wasn’t too troubling.”

“None at all. Even if it was, I’m just relieved to finally be able to see you, Levi.”

They reached the elegant living room where most of the furniture and decoration was black or dark tones of purple then Levi turned around to smile apologetically up at him. “It’s been a busy two weeks, my bad.”

Erwin shook his head, staring hungrily as his hands grabbed him again and leaned in to kiss under his ear, then doing it again when Levi arched his body against him in a sensual sigh. God, he was just so addicted to him already. “Don’t mind me, love. I’m just selfish when it comes to you.”

Levi kept biting his lip as Erwin kissed him more, knowing exactly where he liked it, failing to contain a low moan when he could feel Erwin’s erection against him. It was hard to not just undress him and be fucked timelessly against his very open windows and show everyone who he belonged to, but Levi wanted to preserve all that scorching passion for something more...special. So he pressed his hands against his built chest and gently led Erwin back until he sat on his couch and swiftly straddled the man. “I missed you too, which is why I have something planned for us today.”

“Do you?”

“Mhm.”

Erwin was ready to receive Levi as they were close for another kiss, when another person suddenly showed up with a briefcase and a camera around their neck. It was a woman and she was just casually in the other room removing her camera and opening up their briefcase not acknowledging them two. She must have walked through a back door because there was no noise of her walking in. 

“It’s alright, she’s a friend,” Levi assured and slowly stood up to greet his friend with a friendly hug. She followed Levi back into the living room where Erwin was composing himself and hiding his evident arousal, but she seemed unfazed after probably catching them fondling each other already. 

“Hello, Erwin,” she greeted with a smile, holding out her hand for him to take. “My name is Shelley.”

“You can trust her,” Levi added. “Shelley has been my photographer since my debut. She approves any photos taken by second or third parties and has gladly agreed to keep us on the down low...for now.”

Despite having to cool off from his awkward aroused state, Erwin smiled at her after recovering his composure. “A pleasure to meet you, Shelley, and thank you for taking care of my Levi all these years.”

Shelley made an ‘aww’ face to the way Erwin just naturally referred to Levi as his and slightly bowed her head. “Well, I am excited to work with you both.” Erwin seemed confused by her at first until Levi stepped in to explain. 

“Shelley will be helping us out with our special plans, which I have yet to explain.” Levi side-glanced his friend and she just giggled in an apology.

“So Shelley is taking pictures of us?” Erwin guessed and glanced between them at their silence. 

“Technically, yes.” Levi sat at the armrest of the couch, close enough for Erwin to place a hand at his thigh. “But Shelley is specializing in a different type of photography for us today. Erotic photography.” Erwin blinked at that and Levi chuckled, sliding off the armrest to sit closely next to Erwin this time. “Don’t worry, she’s a professional in this category so no need to worry about her making it awkward. But if you’re not comfortable with this, I’ll send her out. I just want how you pleasure me to be captured as we...make love.”

Erwin held his breath at that, taken by the change in Levi’s eyes as he said that last part in a whisper. He was turned on just by the mere thought of someone watching rather than worried about making it awkward. They’ve had sex publicly before, at risk of being caught long ago in their starter life when time allowed them, so doing it in front of some photographer is actually a bit exciting than what Erwin imagined. 

“Okay.”

Levi actually seemed surprised by the slight jump in his brows but relieved that he agreed. “That’s one thing out of the way.” He nodded at Shelley so she could go ahead and set up in the other room then turned to Erwin again. “There is another part to this that I also want your consent on. This photography work could also be used under a job I was offered but haven’t accepted unless you do. Ever since you came back to me, my photo shoots have been going extremely well that I was reached out by an erotic magazine asking me to be featured with my choice of who to do this with. And of course I chose you, only you, Erwin, and I’d like the world to know of  us  in this manner once it’s published. If you don’t want this, I can delete that email, send Shelley home and we can just enjoy our day as we want.”

Erwin was a mess. A hot turned on mess. Levi wants to expose them  like this ? Was this what Levi meant when he told him at the restaurant that he wanted to prove to him how much he wanted Erwin? Holy shit. 

Levi waited, just looking at him with bedroom eyes and keeping composure because it seemed Levi was ready to be taken no matter his decision. Deep down, Erwin still feared being the reason Levi could lose everything he deserves and he meant back at the restaurant - he wants nothing but success and luxury for Levi as he deserved -  but the idea of actually showing the world in such a bold and private manner that they belong together was just…

“Yes.”

This time, Levi didn’t flinch to his answer but let out a shaky breath and climbed on Erwin again to kiss him deep. Hands were at the sides of Erwin’s neck, sliding up into his hair and slightly tugging when Erwin rolled his hips against his own, grounding their erections together and panting in desperation to just rip their clothes off and get started with a shared thought.

They just couldn’t fucking wait.

♥

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Erwin placed his folded clothes on the armchair of the guest room he was led to so he could change into nothing but a white silk robe. He looked into the mirror and started to realize what he just agreed to. And he couldn’t wait, the possessive drip within engulfing him until a smirk formed on his lips, chuckling at himself before reaching for the doorknob and made way to the room where their special plans are to occur. 

When he walked into the brightly lit room, he found Shelley by the windows adjusting her camera. She greeted him with a smile and beckoned Erwin quietly. “Levi will take some time so I was wondering if I could take some shots of you while we wait?” she requested, pointing to the tall window overlooking a beautiful view to the nearby lake illuminating the city. “Don’t worry, none of these will be used for the magazine.” She waited until Erwin stood in front of the window where the light fell on him perfectly, satisfying her photographer’s instinct, and was already lifting her camera with inspiration. She paused, peeking at Erwin with a smirk. “These are more for Levi’s personal use.”

Erwin chuckled as many clicks of shutter followed to capture his expression as he posed simply against the wooden pane. Shelley encouraged with small words and instructions to change angles and poses. “Perfect”, “look up”, “turn this way”, “look here” and Erwin’s favorite: “oh, Levi will love this one.” Eventually, he undid a bit of his robe to cater to more revealing shots that Shelley approved by continuous shuffling to find angles around Erwin and captured many shots. 

“Do you mind if I ask some questions?” Shelley wondered as she looked through her camera screen, happy with what she’d captured so far. 

“Of course.”

“What is reincarnation like?” Erwin’s brows jumped at that unexpected question and Shelley giggled. “Forgive my curious random question. Levi has opened up to me about the topic and has talked about an Erwin for so long that I looked into it. Turns out it was the very thing I always believed in, just didn’t know it actually had a name and research to it. He always spoke of you and many of his successful songs were inspired by the memories of you, and I could only imagine the joy it was to be reunited... I guess this is why I was so excited to work with you both.”

Erwin nodded, taken by the glint of interest in her talented eyes. “Well there is no way to tell you’ve been reincarnated until you are hit with memories of your past. I lived two lives before this one and never recalled my starter life, until Levi sang to me.”

Shelley sighed, the hopeless romantic she was and lifted her camera to instigate another photoshoot session and Erwin quickly gave her more inspiration by the way he turned away from the camera and looked over his shoulder exactly the moment some of his robe slid down his shoulder. More encouraging comments went and another round of clicks captured the sensual look in Erwin’s blue eyes. 

“Levi told me he always lived with his memories but never found you until a few weeks ago,” Shelley lowered her camera to smile at the perfect shot she got of Erwin. “I can tell there is a lot between you two, so I am honored to be trusted with this opportunity.” She grinned at him, lifting her camera once more. “Just a few more and I promise I am done.”

“No problem,” Erwin assured, inspiring Shelley again by opening his robe from the front this time (revealing enough of his muscled torso yet keeping anything lower than his waistline a secret) and tilting his head a certain way that had the photographer shuffling around. “As strange as this may be, I too am excited for today. Levi sure has gotten much more creative and bold. I love it.”

The moment he said this, the door to the room opened and in walked Levi in a black satin and lace robe with a long train dragging behind him. Erwin stared hungrily to notice right away that his gown appeared see-through in the natural sunlight and felt his mouth going dry catching the slight pink on his cheeks, recognizing the color as leftover arousal from whatever Levi did while getting ready. 

“Don’t let me interrupt,” said Levi, unbothered as he sat at the edge of the bed with his glossy lips smiling at Erwin before licking his lips to tease him. “Who knew you were such a natural.”

“Erwin is quite talented,” Shelley agreed, one hand lifting from her camera to wave Levi into the shot. 

“We’re just missing my precious stone.” Erwin held out an inviting hand as Levi gladly made way towards him, taking his hand to be gently brought against him. His big hands explored the silk of the fabric, easily jump-starting the heat between them and Levi canted his neck for Erwin to kiss the shivering skin. “My beautiful Levi.”

Levi caressed his cheek, bringing him down for a sweet kiss. “Do you remember our first time, Erwin?” 

Oh… He means that cold night at the top of that abandoned tower, where they made love to the flickering flames of the campfire they made. It was the night where many comrades had fallen. They both quietly grieved for them and ended up with Erwin finding Levi shedding tears for them at the top of that tower. It took only one kiss and Erwin whispering “it’s not your fault” against his lips then Levi grabbing his face to say, “don’t you fucking dare…” before taking the night away. It was raw and heavy, taking their passion to many levels; they weren’t aware how long they kept it bottled up.

The sounds of shutter clicks went off as Levi turned himself so he could press himself against Erwin’s front, biting his lip as he rolled his body and threw his head back when Erwin’s low moan reached his ear. A hand went up to cup Erwin’s cheek when large hands started roaming Levi’s body, slowly feeling his chest, playing with his nipples over the silk then slid down lower to make Levi gasp when Erwin groped his half hard member. Erwin’s own was already poking out from his robe, rubbing against the silk of Levi’s ass that continued to gyrate against him and the hand at his cheek moved up to tighten into blonde hair out of trembling pleasure. 

Before Erwin could whisper the filthy thoughts he was spiraling in, Levi turned around with a look of a predator actually cornering his prey as he was pressing Erwin back against the wall. “Stay here and watch me,” he ordered heavily and removed himself, throwing Shelley a look that she understood. Erwin didn’t bother covering himself, his erection wide awake under the silk robe that struggled to contain him, and watched as Levi started climbing the king sized bed. His body stretched out on the lilac sheets, exquisitely and provocatively, silk robe naturally falling at his sides and spread his legs to expose the lingerie he wore underneath: a diamond garter belt holding up his thigh high stockings and underneath were black sissy panties that burned Erwin with arousal to realize they were crotchless when Levi reached down to play with the buttplug that apparently vibrated inside him. 

Oh Erwin watched him God knows how long, his cock twitching every time Levi arched off the bed with each motion of his hand playing with the plug and not missing the way Levi smiled at him because every one of Erwin’s heated expressions were being recorded for him to enjoy. The robe slid off his sex finally, exposing him at full mast and Levi whined because the plug was suddenly doing nothing for him. Throwing the toy aside, Levi slowly (and painfully for Erwin) turned to lay on his belly, his hair fanning on the mattress as he arched his body, slightly bending one leg up and straightening the other so his perky ass peeked out from the robe. His finger beckoned. 

“Come here, babe.”

The sultry look, his chilling voice and calling Erwin with such an affectionate pet name only made the blonde salivate and tense body struggle to move from how numb he felt. It was the sweet way Levi licked his lips that urged Erwin to move finally and was tempted to knead his inviting little ass first, but decided to blanket over him, sighing together when their bodies finally touched and cupped Levi’s cheek, gently turning him so they kissed nice and slow. Levi was not shy about spilling needy moans in between smooches and especially gasping to Erwin trailing kisses at his neck, his shoulders and down his back until he finally found a point of interest among many on his precious body.   

“Erwin…” Levi whined because his blonde beauty took his sweet time lifting the soft material, purposely pausing when he found those garter belts, gently pulling one to snap against his thigh and the sound making them both groan. Erwin then focused on that puckering hole through that skimpy panty and his hands spread his cheeks apart, squeezing the globes of his ass with a hiss and pressed himself against Levi, rubbing up and down, making known just  how much he wants this vixen right now. 

“Oh fuck,” Levi moans, looking back to watch that large and hard cock teasing his hole, trembling because he was still sensitive after having the plug stretching and vibrating inside him. The small bottle of lube was found by the sound of a low click then Erwin is in his ear, licking and biting while two fingers have slipped inside, thrusting in and out, curling and finding that sweet spot before a third finger was added to threaten a shout out of Levi. 

“Are you ready, baby?” Erwin breathes out, then kisses him deep while fingering Levi so deliciously until the raven shivers and breaks apart with a growl. “Oh, Levi… I want you so fucking much.” 

Another moan, arching his body to grind back when those fingers were merciless, the sounds that filled the space around them mixing with how Erwin panted at his ear and Levi’s broken moans, until he couldn’t take it any longer. Levi sat up and removed his robe with Erwin following instantly, throwing his robe somewhere in the room as well only to be surprised by Levi lubing up his length with one of his hands, giving Erwin slow pumps while his other hand grabbed the back of his neck to rekindle a hungry kiss.

“Take me,” Levi told him, “I’m yours-” Suddenly, he was facing the mattress again, feeling Erwin’s dominant hand at his neck to press him down - not forcefully, not painfully - and Levi smiled to encourage more of this, followed by a breathy laugh. “Ah fuck yeah...”

He feels that hot cock aligning at his entrance and that smile turns into a silent shout when Erwin starts pushing inside slowly, many sensations electrify from agony to ecstasy racing up Levi’s spine as Erwin buries deep inside in one smooth thrust, delivered by a deep manly groan - until they are finally joined at the hilt, their hips pressed and unmoving because Erwin was giving Levi time to adjust to his girth and length.  

Erwin had almost forgotten about the camera that was now racing to capture whatever face Levi was making right now as his hands fisted the sheets. With a hand at his hip, Erwin curved over Levi and gently cupped his chin up and, through the reflection of the lens, he saw the flushed and fucked out look in his face, his brows forked, eyes foggy in lust and his breathing mixed with choked moans.

“Levi, darling…”

“Fucking move,” Levi urges breathlessly, his hips moving and body shivering when their hips bounced and making Erwin reach deeper and perfectly angled against his prostate. “Oh shit, right there -  mmm!”

Erwin bit back a moan, swallowing thickly as he pulled out to the tip then pushing back in to watch Levi throw his head back in approval. He repeated the action a couple times slowly until Levi seemed almost desperate for more, so he snapped his hips a little faster this time and at the same time pulling on those diamond belts so the harsh sound snapping against his beautiful skin turned his cautious thrusting into animalistic pounding.  

“Yes, yes, Erwin!” Levi gasped at the sudden slap to his ass, followed by another then feeling Erwin's fingers digging into his skin as his passion mounted. “Just like that,  fuck me hard .”

And he did, all while digging his greedy hands under his panties and fisting them as he pulled Levi back from ramming into him and Levi working his hips complimenting the pace. Even in the haze of pleasure, Levi remembered to look into the camera focusing on him at the end of the bed and Erwin leant down just in time to be captured together in an erotic moneyshot - the feral look in Erwin’s cobalt eyes and the pleasure-filled slut painted all over Levi’s sweet face. Both turned to catch their lips in a messy kiss, Erwin capturing Levi’s countless moans with every thrust and Levi begging him to mark him. To bite him, suck on his skin, make strangers wonder and his admirers envy whoever left those love marks there. 

Erwin’s erratic movements told Levi he was close and so he tightened around him, smirking to hear his lover grunt. Levi decided to push away and turned around to flop on his back, swiftly adjusting his legs around Erwin’s waist and arms around his shoulders to pull him down, chuckling at Erwin’s surprised and yet pained look from interrupting his growing orgasm. 

“You were close, I want to see you.” That mischievous expression switched to one in paradise once Erwin entered him again, his body twisting underneath and legs tightening around his body when their movements flowed like wind on water.

“I was about to do the same,” Erwin whispered against his cheek, unbothered by the edging, and kissed along his narrow jawline. “I wouldn’t want to miss this beautiful face of yours.” Now it was Erwin’s turn to smile as he started pumping on Levi’s twitching sex and at the same time thrusting into him slowly, enjoying the way his thin brows pinched and body arched when Erwin found that soft spot. 

“Like that,” Levi sighed, his hips moving with Erwin’s change of pace that struck pins and needles of pleasure, letting out lecherous sounds. “Oh god,  just like that!”

Erwin kept up the long, slow and  deep  thrusts, his own heat pooling by just watching Levi tremble and ignored the photographer that now stood behind him capturing every changing expression and the way Levi’s hands scratched at Erwin’s back, travelling down to grab his ass and encourage deeper thrusts of his taunting hips then back up to tangle in his blonde hair - until Levi moaned tellingly and his legs trembled around Erwin’s waist as his body started arching off the bed.

The camera shutter was racing and all Erwin thought was  hello world, only I can do this  before he pistoned into him, fucking Levi through his orgasm, groaning heavily to the cum on his chest and Levi’s broken voice that was captured by Erwin's hungry lips, shaking with pending ecstasy as well as his shallow movements.

“Let me see you,” Levi demanded, taking Erwin’s face and joining in the pleasure of watching the waves of lust as he clenched around his length, when Erwin rode into him in one deep thrust and pumped all his worth into his grinning lover, a mixture of a moan, a sigh and a strained groan as he trips over the edge. “Yeah, give it to me, hot stuff.”

“Levi…” His name was a sigh of delicious relief in the mouth of his lover.

The camera shutter raced in the background now positioned behind Levi, snapping nonstop for Erwin’s expressions that traveled throughout his body as it seemed like the most intense orgasm that could never match another. Levi shivered to feel him coming inside, kissing Erwin as they rode through the high, tuning out the continuous clicks of the camera. Erwin chuckled as he seemed to finally wind down, moving his lips to kiss down Levi’s neck and let his urges take over to suck on his skin, biting where others could see the marks and Levi encouraging him further by tipping his head back.

The final clicks of a camera went off, Shelley murmuring praises as the art she captured was more than enough to satisfy her artistic needs and with a low farewell (“beautiful work, boys”), the room was left for them to continue.

Uttering a curse, Erwin flipped their positions, bringing Levi on top and wasted no time sliding into him again. Levi gasped at the ceiling to the deeper penetration and gyrated slowly until that sweet spot was found. He was still sensitive, twitching with every press inside him, and was soon riding Erwin until his eyes fluttered shut in a sensual delight, their hands tightly linked like their bodies. 

They murmured loving words, Erwin sitting up so they embraced each other, kissing deep and unhurried, before their orgasm rushed in to obliterate all thought. Levi gazed down at Erwin, feeling his strong arms keeping him close as they shuddered together, loving the way his golden hair appeared undone from its usual pristine state. His expression of helpless pleasure as he kissed Levi’s chest, humming to the loving hand running through his hair...genuine, beautiful and just so vulnerable unlike his Commander days when Erwin knew no such luxury like this right now. 

Levi was inclined to spoil him and Erwin couldn’t wait for the world to know.

♥

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“So, Lee…” 

“Call me Levi,” he corrected with a cross of his legs. The interviewer, Diana, leaned on the armrest of her chair closer to Levi, nodding. ‘Lee’ was his actual name in this life but Levi just felt now was the time to let his original name be known. 

“Levi, I hope you’re prepared for being asked about the elephant in the room.”

He smiled behind the teacup at his lips, acting coy as he took a sip. “Elephant?”

The audience let out a low laugh with a mix of teasing hoots, as they were also  very  interested in the hot topic that has been circulating for the past week. Diana smirked at Levi, playing along with his beating around the bush flare he was giving off as the giggles quieted down from the audience, which were mostly fans.

“Mr. Tall, Blonde and Handsome,” Diana uttered with a playful jump of her brows, making Levi chuckle as he placed his cup down on the saucer sitting on the table. 

“Do you mean Erwin?”

“Ah, there’s the name we all wanted to know.” Diana crossed her hands at her knees, waiting until Levi looked directly at her. “In your last social media post it was you two with a caption reading ‘Reunion of a Lifetime ’. Would you be so kind as to tell us about Erwin? How long have you known him?”

Levi paused to think carefully about what words to use. He’s known Erwin for many lifetimes, basically forever, but if he were to say that it would only cause confusion so he went for a vague answer to satisfy the curiosity. 

“Too long. We...drifted apart for so long but happened to stumble into each other again weeks ago,” Levi sighed before adding, “at my last concert, actually. I found him in the crowds, so I snuck him to me after the show and after that it was beautiful.”

There were ‘aww’ sounds coming from some in the audience and Diana had a hand at her chest.

“Sounds like we can safely assume what this man means to you, Levi.”

He smiled, answering silently first. “Yes. We’re together.”

“You two better be after that  saucy photoshoot on Amore!”

Levi laughed behind his fingers as the audience let out a roar of laughter, whistling and cheering. He admitted to feeling somewhat flustered at the positive response and Diana playfully slapping the erotic magazine where the photos were front page on the table, then behind them on the screens displayed a very steamy shot of Erwin kissing Levi’s neck as he looked directly into the camera, the lighting serving splendidly to demonstrate the clear arousal on his features.

“Let me tell you,” Diana clapped her hands with each said word, fangirling with the audience while Levi kept on chuckling behind his fist. “When I saw you two on the front page, I screamed in the middle of the street and I think I scared the seller buying almost every copy!” Diana turned to hoot and stare at the next photo displaying on the screen of them two caught in a heated kiss under the natural sunlight - the audience only fueling the excitement and Levi having to cover half his face because he suddenly craved Erwin after seeing these photos again on the big screen.

“Okay, okay!” Diana finally settled down and so did the audience after minutes of just fangirling. “Back to business… So you two are the hot item but I have to take us back to that reunion photo you posted. Let me tell you, Levi, that I am a cracked hopeless romantic. I am curious to know about your past with him and the fact that it didn’t take long for you two to just-” Diana made some sweeping hand motions trying to think up her next words. “You know... Be together. Normally, in these types of situations, a couple does the usual process of reconnecting before dating, if that makes sense. So I guess what I am asking is: what is Erwin to you?”

Levi didn’t need to think about it but left an intentional gap of silence for the cameras and the element of suspense. And yet he used that time to think about Erwin, what he feels for him, instantly feeling butterflies at the pit of his belly and just wishing he could get out of this interview and be in his arms right now.

“To put it simply, he’s my soulmate,” Levi stated without a doubt, eyes darting into Diana’s and she drifted her eyes closed to that answer, sitting back on her chair to let him continue. “Erwin and I had a close past but due to circumstances getting in the way, we allowed each other to part and enjoy our own lives. I never let go of him despite the possibility of him moving on from me and forgetting me. No matter how incredibly busy life got for me after this grand opportunity I was blessed with, Erwin was always in my mind - I couldn't just forget about him - until fate got sick of my pining and found him again. So…when we met up that night after my concert, it felt as if whatever time took from us never happened. We simply picked up where we left off and made it very clear what we wanted. At first, he was hesitant on ‘taking my hard-earned luxuries’ being with me but I made it clear to him that I didn’t give a single fuck what happened.”

“He was worried over nothing,” Diana commented.

“I only wanted him and wanted to show him. So I accepted Amore’s photoshoot offer but only after he consented to being exposed in such a way.” Levi smirked to the memory of Erwin’s extreme interest in the idea of erotic photography. “Even if he said no to the photoshoot, I would still be with him, but even I was pleasantly surprised that he accepted. And so here we are…”

Diana was smiling by the end of his talk, her eyes soft behind her glasses. She took a deep breath and turned to the audience where the cameras closed in on them both. “Let me take a moment to dedicate a few seconds to break character, because we kid and joke and tease Levi on this show often and he's amazing for taking our nonsense every time he comes back.” She turned to Levi, her lips pulled back in a heartfelt smile. “Levi, listening to you talk about this man has really touched me. I can tell by the soft tone of your talented voice that Erwin truly makes you happy, and whether your fans accept it or not, let me be one of the first to say that I love you both and we at this company will support you two. I love you being so happy and I look forward to seeing you and Erwin go far in this life, may it be long and healthy.”

Levi bowed his head, smiling and relieved. “I appreciate that.”

Diana started clapping her hands. “Thank you for being here today. Now go be happy with your man!”

With that, Levi stood to accept a hug from her before both turned to the cameras to wave goodbye to the audience and the fans watching. 

“Levi (Lee) Ackerman, ladies and gentlemen!”

The applause was unreal and continued to echo in his mind even after leaving the building to make way back home. To Erwin.

…

Days after the release of those photos into the magazine, the world reaction was a big, fat WOW. Amore magazine got the most sales that week than they have in their 15 years of business. Erwin had left his 8-5 job the moment Hange called him and told him the magazine released the photos, warning him that he will no longer be living normally and saw the proof after being chased down by paparazzi. 

Midnight Sun hit billboard charts in record time and was nominated for Song of the Year, along with Levi being nominated for Artist of the Year. Erwin was at Levi’s side attending the Grammys and kissed Levi in front of all the cameras when he won both awards. Erwin was approached by multiple modeling agencies, each slapping offers to win him over after those desirable photos on his portfolio that Hange put together for him as his new business manager. 

Levi was protective of Erwin when they were in public, often taking over interviews when sneaky paparazzi walked up to them. He would attend photoshoots after hearing from Hange that male models would be brought in at the last second to pose with Erwin and him being visibly uncomfortable that Hange had to fight for him. Levi was the one to put his foot down and threatened to pull Erwin out of the agency into another if they didn’t abide by their contract conditions, which was Erwin stating clearly that he wished to only model with Levi when a partner was needed. 

After that it was smooth sailing for the two of them. Levi wrote so much music with the new inspiration he woke up to every day and Erwin was becoming his own brand with the success he flourished after every shoot. Whenever Levi had a tour planned, Erwin was there to absorb the stress of it all. Whenever Erwin was needed to travel for a job, Levi was his shadow to compliment his every step and drowning him with inspiration after a night of burning passion. After every show, Levi was full of adrenaline and always ended up with them fucking against the wall of his dressing room, the sound of chanting vibrating the walls around them.

But once they both had a break from their busy lives, they shared lazy days lounging around the home they purchased together. When they wanted absolute silence, they asked Hange to clear their schedules so nothing and no one bothered them. They cooked together, flirting in their kitchen with Erwin pressed up behind Levi as he sautéed vegetables and Levi making Erwin taste food by taking it from his lips with his own. They had a movie-watching marathon because Erwin was so strayed from the film industry, but their attention span didn’t last long when all they did was cuddle, touch, kiss and eventually ended up with Erwin carrying Levi to bed. 

When time was on their hands, they loved each other slowly, enjoying the sounds of pleasure in their moonlit room. Levi pushed Erwin down, kissed down his body until he reached what he wanted to tease. Glancing up at his lover with hungry eyes, Levi pressed a caressing kiss against the underside of his cock, just brushing his lips against it teasingly. Erwin had to bite his lip to hold back a moan when Levi started massaging his sack, but couldn’t help rolling his hips gently, brushing his sex against Levi’s smirking lips in a silent request.

“This is mine,” Levi whispered before taking Erwin into his mouth slowly, sliding his lips down over his girth, molding his tongue around the shaft. He glanced up as he withdrew and did it again, watching Erwin’s composure shattering under the pleasure he was surely giving him.

“Levi…” Erwin sighed, his chest rising and falling faster with Levi changing his pace, swallowing him whole each time, not ripping those smoky eyes from him. Those lips were tightly sealed around him, and if Levi had a gag reflex, there was certainly no sign of it. Instead, he was greedy and moaned to devour him as Erwin started to groan, feeling it so close, but Levi would not let him finish. “Fuck, I can’t-” Erwin’s back suddenly arched and his breath caught as Levi gave the tip of his cock a hard suck. A shout would have been let out but Levi was already hovering over him with a finger over his lips.

“Hush, my king,” Levi advised, his voice falsely soothing. Erwin chuckled to find that mischievous smile on those beautiful wet lips.

“I won’t last long with you doing wonders like that.”

“We got all night and tomorrow,” Levi reminded sweetly, rewarding him with a chaste kiss that Erwin desperately wanted to deepen. “I can’t wait much longer either.”

Erwin glanced down to find his twitching member and reached out a hand to caress him and mirror the teasing smirk as Levi let out a breathy moan.

“Shall we, my prince?”

With Levi on top, they rocked against each other at a slow and blissful pace, tasting every moan and every groan with every movement. Erwin was already slipping off the edge from the treatment received earlier, lowering his head at his shoulder, kissing his neck and down to his chest, and Levi held him closer, hands combing through his blonde hair and shameless sounds spilling freely because he loved this position the most. Levi was in so deep, pressed against his lover so tight, Erwin’s loving hands caressing his body and cupping his ass to roll him forward when they were at the brink of orgasm. Erwin’s hips were quickening yet short and Levi’s thighs started to tremble, his hands clenching fists against the headboard that created many dents on the wall. Levi loved the enchanting sounds Erwin made when he came and he loved feeling his cum spurt inside him, kissing through the high of ecstasy until they recovered enough to continue their night of endless love-making. 

The next morning it was Levi standing out on their balcony, his heart beating against the rail he leant on as he enjoyed the view of the city. He’s never actually taken time to do something as ordinary as staring at nature and listening to the sounds of birds chirping or wind blowing. Not with a smile or his heart full of...cheerfulness like he is now as a warm body pressed up behind him and an arm wrapped around his torso while the other held out a cup of tea for him to take, smelling like perfection. 

“Morning, love,” Erwin greeted with a kiss to his cheek. Levi took a sip of his tea, humming in approval to the taste and turned his head to meet his lips. Tea was the simplest beverage to anyone, but to Levi it was nothing but comfort, especially the fact that Erwin was the only one who could make it to perfection even in this life despite the large time gap they were apart.

“Thank you.”

Erwin hummed in return, watching him grasp the cup by the rim as he took another sip (finding that habit overly charming) and turned towards whatever was catching his interest ahead of him. “What are you looking at?” The moment he asked, he found his answer. In the far distance, they could see the billboard standing tall in the city advertising a fragrance that was just recently released to the public. 

Secret Desire.

The bottle was medium sized shaped like a crystal heart, and a blue lace ribbon tied around the neck with the names of its creators: Erwin & Levi.

Erwin chuckled at Levi’s ear as he wrapped his arms around his body, bringing them even closer as they both admired the beautiful black and white shot that Shelley chose to sell this item. Levi was posed nude on Erwin’s lap, looking over his shoulder with only a satin sheet covering anything below the dip of his back where only Erwin’s hand disappeared to palm his behind. Erwin’s head angled so that it appeared he was smelling the perfume on Levi’s neck, but also looked into the camera with his eyes full of lust as their named fragrance - and that shutter shadow effect on them locked the quality of the name. But behind the scenes of this photo was Levi getting deliciously finger fucked while pumping Erwin’s cock only to get the golden shot that sold out their product. Once their photo session was over, Erwin fucked Levi into the mattress because while he couldn’t tease his hole with the camera snapping photos, Levi was able to continue caressing his twitching length, dripping with pre-cum, desperate for that tight heat that happily took every bit of his spunk.

“I love you,” sighed Levi after rewinding to that magical night, leaning his head back for Erwin to kiss his temple. 

“This life has blessed me to find you, my Levi,” said Erwin, bringing a hand forward to present an opened little black box displaying a gorgeous wedding band that made Levi actually gasp. It was a two-stone band made from a combination of rose gold and white gold, custom engraved with an organic leaf and flower running all the way around the center section of the band and complemented beautifully by the simpler flower pattern on the rails. “I adore you, Levi, and I wish nothing but to live every life possible with you.”

(Ring band here:  https://prnt.sc/1qhcgus  ).

Levi was numb as Erwin slid the band on his finger, reflecting a gorgeous twinkle in the morning light as their hands linked to display their symbol of eternity. The rose gold gave the ring a warm, vintage feel, and the soft champagne of the unplated white gold on the edges brought just enough contrast to give the ring an overall balance. It was the first time Levi was taken by a piece of jewelry and shook his head because his heart felt like it was going to burst.

“Erwin,” Levi spoke as he turned around in his arms now and took his face gently between his hands. “You need to promise me-”

“Anything.”

“Promise me that when this life is over, and no matter how many times we get pushed to another life - no matter the circumstances or if one of us doesn't remember the other - that we will be together.” 

“And get married each time?”

“On the fucking spot.”

Erwin laughed softly, leaning down to press their foreheads together. “Deal.”

“I mean it, Erwin,” Levi pressed with passion in his voice. “I don’t give a fuck if I am with someone else. Seduce me,  make me  remember and take me away.”

“So I have permission to be a homewrecker.”

“I'll steal you from a bland life to our life, and it’ll be worth it,” Levi said huskily before pulling him down for a kiss that sealed their promise. Even if they had to swoon one and fall in love from scratch, it would be absolutely worth it. Their heated moment paused when they both heard a rustling from their rose and lily garden below them, spotting the sneaky camera peeking through their fence as it struggled to position and capture their engagement. The person in the bushes stuttered in apology when they got caught but Erwin and Levi had already agreed to something by the smug look on their faces.

“Go ahead,” Erwin told the single paparazzi who would earn the lottery with this single shot. He gazed lovingly down at Levi, pulling him in by the waist to kiss him and Levi wrapping an arm around his shoulders as his other arm extended out to the paparazzi and flipped his middle finger to the camera as well as showing off his engagement ring.

The world wasn’t ready for the hot news but they sure as hell stan Erwin and Levi as the power couple.

♥

End.