Same, but Different

•Chapter II•

"Aki does want a sibling," he muttered quietly, thanking me for the coffee.

I walked in, and Titan quickly asked, "What took so long?"

"I have a present!" I replied, smiling at Aki. "Guess who's home!"

Aki smiled. "Papa!" She walked over briskly and climbed into his lap, giving him a kiss on both cheeks. "Welcome home."

"Welcome home, Levi." I said, the word 'home' making me smile even if it was only temporary.

"Thank you." Levi kissed her forehead and then both of her cheeks before resting his forehead against hers. "Je t'aime."

She closed her eyes, humming softly. "Je t'aime aussi."

"Pancakes!" Titan exclaimed, ruining the mood. I sighed lightly at his actions, but it was Titan so I couldn't say I was all that surprised.

I turned to Levi, "Fancy any?"

He smirked, his blue eye catching the light. "I'd be delighted to."

I served out two pancakes to us all, the sauces and fruits, and whatever the heck I found covering the center of the table. There were extra pancakes, just in case, but two should do for now.

Titan wasted no time digging in, after lathering his pancakes in chocolate sauce and whipped cream. I didn't blame him, seeing as he hadn't had pancakes in a while. I ate mine with a small amount of syrup, and Levi and Aki had strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream.

"They decent?" I asked, and I saw Levi cringe a little bit at how I spoke. He refrained from correcting me as he did the first time though.

He nodded. "Yes. Thank you."

"No problem," I answered. "Titan?"

"Yummy, yummy, yummy, in my little tummy," he responded with a beaming smile.

Aki just nodded. "They taste really good, Mr. Eren. I've never had pancakes before."

Titan's mouth dropped wide open. "You haven't never had pancakes?!"

"I usually eat crepés," she explained. "Papa would make them or my old nanny."

I turned to Levi, "You make crêpes?"

"What's a crap?"

I laughed lightly, correcting Titan, "Crêpe. It's called a crêpe."

"They're basically thin pancakes that can be rolled up and filled like a burrito with things like fruit, cream, chocolate, or other fillings," Levi explained, sipping his coffee.

"Can you do some crêpes for us, Mr. Levi?" Titan asked, cocking his head.

I shook my head. "Titan, Levi is very busy. He might not be able to for a long time, if at all."

Levi sighed. "I'll try to some time in the future."

Aki had a small ghost of a smile, looking down at her plate as she ate.

My son scarfed down the rest of his food, the happiness he was feeling after being promised crêpes obvious. He waited for Aki to finish her food, bobbing up and down on his seat, before speaking.

"Daddy, can we go play?"

"If Aki is ready, then I don't mind." I extended my pinky, "But promise not to make a mess?"

He grinned, linking his finger with mine. "Promise!" 

Aki kissed her dad on the forehead before taking off with Titan.