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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-06 03:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[Even Levi can appreciate the awe and excitement of fireworks - although anyone looking at his expression as he'd watched them likely wouldn't have guessed it. He could feel someone watching him for the last several minutes, but didn't have to guess whom it could be. Erwin hasn't approached him here yet, though they've seen each other.

It's harder than he'd anticipated to ignore what had happened. Though he'd stopped avoiding Erwin, the following morning after (he'd returned to his own room after Erwin had finally, eventually, fallen asleep) he'd stopped avoiding him, going on as he usually did. But the memories (sensations, sounds, smells, images burned into his mind from the dim light of the candle flame) lingered, more easily than he'd liked.

Gazes and silences lingered more than they used to, heavy with unspoken words and the weight of knowing that despite that they might strive for otherwise, things have changed between them.

Levi only half turns when Erwin calls to him, but makes no move to escape or come closer.]


Most of it.
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-10 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ Erwin is glad that Levi is at least tolerating his presence. They'd spent the first day afterwards mostly apart by Erwin's decision, but they've seen one another fairly consistently since--or as much as they usually do, at least. Most people wouldn't see anything amiss about their interactions. But most people don't know how to read either of them. ]

I see. I arrived only a few hours ago, myself.

[ And he's been by himself, for the most part, taking in the sights and sampling the foods. ]

How do you find it?
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-11 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Erwin, he does more than tolerate you, all right. He never needs to simply tolerate. Things have been strained, and still are, but it's only because he's trying to forget and yet not forget. Now he knows what he can't have, and that makes it harder to deny himself.

But he shrugs, content to be at Erwin's side again.]


It's entertaining enough.
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-11 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ 'Entertaining' sounds about right. Erwin's been people-watching more than anything, and he knows that to likely be the case for Levi as well. ]

Have you had much to eat?

[ He's glad that they can still speak to one another relatively easily. This...experience may not be as difficult to put behind them as he'd thought. ]
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-11 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
A few things.

[he looks back at Erwin, turning finally to face him fully and lifting his chin, arms folded under his cloak.]

What about you?
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-11 08:23 am (UTC)(link)
The same.

[ Though he hadn't been too adventurous with his food choices. ]

The fireworks were magnificent, weren't they?

[ He's seen fireworks before, just once, in Sina. He thinks he liked watching them better here, where they weren't so soured by unpleasant company. ]
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-11 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Levi glances back up to the sky, where the spidery, smoky remnants of the display could be seen drifting off into the distance over the lake.]

Yeah. Not bad.

[which is high praise, coming from him.

He looks back to Erwin, then starts walking toward and past him.]


It's cold. Let's get something warm to drink.
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-11 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He'd been watching Levi, too, while the fireworks had been going on. He, at least, could tell he'd enjoyed them, even if no one else likely could. ]

All right.

[ It isn't a bad idea at all. He falls into step with Levi as they make their way along the line of booths, searching for the first stand with hot drinks that they come across. Erwin had been expecting tea or coffee, the standard, but what catches his eye first is 'hot chocolate.' He's familiar with chocolate, though it's far too expensive for someone on a Survey Corps salary to indulge in often.

Neither of them are much for sweets, though, so Erwin takes the liberty to order them both the one described as more spicy. It takes only a moment, and he's soon handing a cup to Levi, keeping the other for himself. It's blessedly warm in his hand. When he sips it, the pepper makes his tongue tingle, and the combination of spice and sweet isn't at all off-putting. ]


This isn't bad, either.

[ He blows lightly on the surface of the liquid, scattering the steam rising from the cup before taking another sip. ]
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-11 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Levi accepts the cup from Erwin, somewhat skeptical. It's warm though, and doesn't smell overly sweet. He raises it to his lips and takes a sip - and. No, it isn't bad. Interesting, but not bad. His mouth tingles a bit with the spices, and he drinks a little more in silence...and perhaps takes another step closer to Erwin.

If he asks, it's because there's a breeze, and Erwin's larger form is blocking it.]
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-11 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He won't ask. Of course there's a breeze. A particularly chilly one. He's glad to help Levi out by being his windbreaker while they enjoy their hot drinks. The cup is warming his hand and the drink itself burns pleasantly down his throat. Perfect for such a cold day. ]

What else would you like to see?

[ Erwin begins to walk, intent on exploring a bit more. He'll just...put his free hand on Levi's shoulder to make sure that he comes along with him and stays in front of him so as not to be bombard by the wind. Of course. ]
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-11 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yes, of course there is. Levi seems content to let Erwin's hand stay there, letting him steer a bit as necessary. But for the most part he's wandering aimlessly, and shrugs, sipping the cocoa once again. The tingling seems to have moved from his lips to the tips of his fingers. Odd.]

I've seen most of it by now. Whatever you want.
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-11 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Erwin's seen most of it by now, too, but walking like this gives him an excuse to put his hand on Levi and--

No, no. Wait. That isn't. That isn't a good thing. But it would be strange to just snatch it back at this point, wouldn't it? ]


Ah, of course. You did mention that you'd been here for most of the day. How have you kept yourself occupied for so long?

[ He stops by a booth of flowers, admiring the variety. There certainly aren't so many different varieties within the walls, or even around them. ]
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-11 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Erwin's put a hand on his shoulder many times in the past. This isn't exactly strange - although it's not usually so prolonged.

Levi can't be bothered to be...well. Bothered. About it. So he isn't.

He reaches out to brush one soft petal with a fingertip, out of lack of anything better to do to acknowledge its beauty.]


Watching people. [he glances back at Erwin after beat.

it also takes him a long moment to realize he's just been staring at Erwin's lips.]
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-11 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ As he thought. ]

Did you see anyone interesting?

[ And he's looking right back, from Levi's eyes to his lips, watching how they move when he speaks. It doesn't even register to him yet that his thumb is stroking lightly against Levi's shoulder blade. ]
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-11 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Levi notices at about the time he notices that he's biting his own lower lip. But he still doesn't brush him away.]

You know. The usual Luceti freaks.
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-11 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yes, he certainly is biting his lip. And Erwin would very much like to bite it for him.

He usually has better control over his own thoughts than this. ]


We are among that number ourselves.
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-12 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Levi flicks his eyes up to Erwin's, turning full toward him and discovering that his free hand has wound in Erwin's coat as he steps closer.]

Yeah. I know.

[fuck. Fuck no they've done this once and they can't do this here or ever again but all he really fucking wants to do is drag Erwin down and lock their lips together and shove his tongue into his mouth--

...fuck.]
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-13 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ His hand moves to cover Levi's--small, warm, with a steady grip--and remove it gently from his coat. He hopes that is discouragement enough for both of them. There was an understanding after what had occurred earlier in the week: it won't happen again.

Erwin recalls being much more certain of that just a few minutes ago. ]
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-13 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[at least one of them has sense (and for once, it's Erwin). Levi pulls his hand back, wraps it firmly around the cup of hot chocolate and forces himself to turn away, taking a longer drink than strictly necessary.

Which, really, probably wasn't the best idea.]
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-14 06:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ WOW Levi, Erwin is frequently the one with sense tyvm!!

Now that they are out of immediate danger of engaging in gratuitous public displays of affection, they can continue walking. There's a booth of sweets next, none of which Erwin feels particularly inclined to try. They don't have much access to sweet things at home, and he's found that his palate doesn't suit what are typically touted as candies and desserts here. But they are, at least, interesting to look at as he drinks down his hot chocolate, far more hot than chocolate.

He wonders just how much longer he'll be able to remain in Levi's presence this evening if his thoughts keep wandering as they are, gaze tracing the curve of Levi's neck where he had kissed only a few nights past. ]
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-14 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ nope not when it comes to him, Erwin, DON'T THINK SO

Levi's had his fill of food and trying sweets and such things. He's not terribly hungry, but the hot chocolate helps against the chill. It's not as cloying as some things he's tried that day, and the spice leaves a nice tingling in his mouth.

He can feel Erwin's eyes on him, and it's incredibly difficult to not just turn around, grab him, pull him close for a kiss while undoing buttons and slipping his hands in against warm skin--

...fuck.

Levi stops suddenly, now at the edge of the festival with a few lanterns in the distance - lighting doors of conveniently placed cabins (had those been there before?)...

He closes his eyes and hopes this impulse will pass.]
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-16 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Levi stops walking without warning, and Erwin nearly bumps into him, catching himself just before he does. There isn't anything to see beyond here but for those cabins. He isn't planning on staying in one, so they don't hold his interest for long.

In fact, nothing but Levi has been able to hold his interest for the last several minutes. It's even more difficult to keep his thoughts in line now that they are more secluded. Where had this come from? He's been able to keep these urges with regards to Levi well under control since Wednesday. So why does he now feel on the verge of losing control? ]


Let's go back, Levi.

[ He tries to keep his voice steady, like he isn't making a desperate effort to stop himself from reaching out for Levi here and now. Perhaps being back among the crowd will help to curb the desire to put his hands on Levi's hips and lean down to kiss the back of his neck. ]
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-16 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Levi ignores him, starting forward again toward the cabins. He shouldn't, shouldn't go farther in, but the urge to pull Erwin down and kiss the breath from him is nearly overwhelming.

It shouldn't be. He's not had this much trouble with these thoughts since that night, even if he thinks about it more often. With every other time they've been together, even if it's harder to not notice the movement of his fingers, the nape of his neck, he's never acted on any of the those thoughts.

Now, though, all he wants to feel is the warmth of his skin beneath his palms.

Levi walks up to a cabin, bypassing the first two and the ones without obvious lights already on inside. He pulls open the door of one, finally, and waits for Erwin to follow.]
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[personal profile] corps 2014-03-16 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He shouldn't follow Levi. It's a terrible idea, when he knows what will happen the moment that door closes behind them. But Levi clearly isn't opposed to it. He's waiting for Erwin to join him, expectant, even though Erwin hasn't moved. Levi wants this, whatever it is, and far be it from Erwin to deny him. Being with Levi again is also what he wants--what he needs.

But this time will have to be the last. After years of self-denial, they should both have more control than this.

He walks forward at last, choice made. Perhaps it's too bold of him, but when he reaches Levi at the door he doesn't immediately step inside. Instead he bends enough to kiss him firmly, laying his hand atop Levi's on the door handle. And as if this simple action has broken whatever restraint he's been maintaining, it takes a great deal more willpower now not to back Levi against that door and kiss him more roughly, despite the chance that they could be seen. ]
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[personal profile] reviling 2014-03-16 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Fuck-

[he pulls away, stepping more into the cabin and dragging Erwin with him (with the hand wound tightly in his jacket-when had that happened?). He slams the door shut, locks it, and pushes Erwin up against it with both palms firmly on his chest.]

Don't do that where someone could see, idiot.

[Levi doesn't give Erwin any time to reply or be remorseful (if indeed he felt remorse for it, which could be debatable at this point). Instead he fists his hands hard in his shirt and pulls him down, slamming their lips together and kissing him fiercely. Hopefully now, after this, it will take the edge off the urge. If they just keep kissing for a while, it'll go away.

Maybe.]

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