Please Don't Go

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Levi had a particularly gloomy day, and he needed to escape. With no particular destination in mind, he started the car and drove.

When Levi ended up pulling in at Novelties, a local spot near town, he was not surprised. After giving the bouncer his cover charge, he walked directly to the bar on his left. He hoped Hanji, his favorite bartender, would be behind the counter rushing out drinks. He needed something to fix his shitty day. Upon realizing he was unable to see her, he glanced around in disappointment. His eyes finally settled on the brunette peering up from under the bar counter. Levi made his way over as she popped up. "Long time, no see... Who am I kidding? I saw you last weekend. You're always here. It's kind of sad, don't you think?"

Hanji giggled, hoping to earn a reaction from the raven. Sensing that Levi wasn't currently in the joking mood, she started making his vodka Redbull and talking about work. She couldn't stomach her coworkers and according to her, they were all incompetent and couldn't tell their ass from their elbow. "How's your job going?" Hanji asked curiously, giving Levi a knowing glance. Levi shook his head as he thumbed the pack of cigarettes in his pocket.

"Well, Erwin is finally reopening to the public. After we lost so many dancers due to the renovations, he had to hire new ones. I haven't met any of them yet. Don't care to. They will probably all be horrible anyway". Levi sighed, sipping on his drink and peering over at the dance floor.

It was then that another group approached the bar. Levi paid them no mind as he continued to watch bodies sway. He needed entertainment to start his weekend off right. Levi's focus was interrupted as one of the men in the group stepped out of the way so that others could place their drink orders, inadvertently drawing closer to Levi. The brunette smelled of sandalwood and vanilla. Levi would be lying if he said it didn't smell nice. He turned his head slightly, taking in the view of the man before him.

The first thing that Levi noticed was the brunette's height. He was tall; at least six feet. He was wearing a dark pair of denim jeans and a black button-down shirt that was slightly undone, exposing just the slightest sliver of tanned skin. His hair was dark brown and hung just above his eyes. His eyes. They were bright green, so green, and piercing. Staring right at him.

Levi refused to back down and held the man's gaze. He watched as the brunette slowly eyed him up and down. Levi wasn't going all out tonight like he usually does. Instead, he was sporting a pair of black jeans and a black t-shirt that hugged his skin. He liked this shirt because it showed off the artwork he was so proud of. The taller man raised his eyebrow at Levi interestedly.

Levi glanced away, feigning disinterest. This must have done the trick as the brunette walked off with his friends, presumably to start their night off. Levi decided that was a fine idea and as he downed his drink. He said a quick goodbye to Hanji and made his way to the dance floor. He leaned over the railing that separated the bar area from the dance floor, inhaling the smoke from his pen. He held his breath, reveling in the scent of his cart. He could not be sure how much time had passed when he felt hands snake up his back.

"Hey, Petra. I didn't think you'd make it tonight." He turned, grinning until his eyes met another pair. Behind her stood Erwin and a few other people Levi never bothered to learn the names of. Erwin looked down at Levi, giving a small wave. "Oh, you brought everyone," Levi said quietly, suddenly uninterested in her presence. Petra smacked his arm. Levi shook his head and continued to hit his pen. Erwin advanced, leaning over the railing with purpose. Levi held back a sigh as he knew what this night would entail. It would end with his bending over and giving in to Erwin, whether he truly wanted to or not. It was easier this way rather than dealing with their deep-seated issues. Levi focused his gaze back on the dance floor and noticed that the brunette from earlier was making his way onto the floor, his friends in tow. As the beat continued, the brunette began rolling his hips and interlocking hands with a blonde. Levi watched, his curiosity undeniably piqued.