Past doesn't matter (Levi x OC x Erwin) AU/modern +18

Chapter 17 - When the past overtakes Pt. 1

Erwin suggested with a grin to start the training earlier than usual, since you're on vacation now. A little annoyed, you agreed. After dressing up, you, Levi and Erwin drove together to your apartment to pick up your training stuff and other clothes for changing. After that, you continue right away to head for the gym. Actually, you'd planned to enjoy the day in peace with Levi, preferably at your own home this time, but he gave you very noticeable hints that "something" was waiting for you in his home. You knew very well what he was referring to, but you played innocent and acted like a child which was promised a nice gift after some good behavior. Levi rolled his eyes at your antics but a very hidden smirk on his mouth gave his true feelings away. When Erwin's car reached the parking lot of the gym, you wrote Mikasa a message.

You: Hey Mikasa! I'm at the gym. You're here too?

Mikasa: What?! Since when do you train on Monday? What about your job?? D:

You: Don't worry. From today on, I have a three-weeks vacation and Erwin forced me to train today.So....here I am! :D

Mikasa: Ah! I see :) Good to know that you have some free time now. Makes it easier to hang out for a coffee. But unfortunately, I'm out with Eren right now. We're out of town so I won't be around for a couple of hours.

You: Awwww D: What a shame...When do you think you'll be back??????

Mikasa: I guess I'll be around in about 2 hours or so. Enough time for a quick meeting during training ;) Don't get bored without me!

You: Me? Bored? With Erwin and Levi? You're kidding :PPPP

Mikasa: I've never expected otherwise ;) See ya! <3

You: Bye <3

An inaudible sigh escapes your mouth while you text with Mikasa. True, you never spend much time together when you're here to train, but alone the fact that she's around and not far away from you, gives you the feeling of being closer to her than to anyone else, except for Levi, of course. After changing into your training clothes, Erwin and Levi were already waiting for you as Levi reaches his hand out, offering you to hold it. This comes unexpectedly. He never before made you hold his hand in public. But this invitation is so tempting, that you simply can't hesitate as you eagerly take it in yours, interlacing your fingers while a happy grin curls your lips up. And like this, the three of you walk side by side in the weight -training area.

Three hours had passed since you started and yet, no sign of Mikasa. Several gazes on your phone revealed, that she hasn't written any message about her whereabouts. You begin to worry. Maybe she's in a tunnel, or somewhere in the wilds where the reception isn't that good. Whatever it might be, this doesn't change the fact, that you feel sad about the lost day without Mikasa. Erwin tried to cheer you up several times, but even his tickling-attacks didn't help for long. And since you're done with your routine for today, it's useless to wait for her any longer. While you make your way to the showers, Erwin tries hard the whole time to make stupid jokes to turn your frown upside down, but the more he tried, the more you got annoyed. For the first time, you really wish he would shut up! But your thoughts were cut off by a familiar, female voice.

"Guuuuyyyyysss!" It's Mikasa! Finally! You feel relieved once you saw her walking in your direction and with every step from her, it feels like another load was taken from your shoulders.

"Sorry. I'm late. We got into a terrible traffic jam. I guess you're already done with your training?" She asked with slight disappointment.

"Yes. But I guess you will see us again tomorrow at the usual time." Erwin retorted as you turn your head in his direction, staring at him with unbelieving eyes.

"What?! Tomorrow again? Gimme a break you animal! Having a vacation doesn't mean I want to spend every single day at the gym! I need some time for just laying around and breathing." You blurted at him, totally shocked about the fact that he really seemed to plan to train with you every day during your vacation. But he just laughs at your outburst.

"Don't worry, sweetie. I won't do such a thing to you. I have other clients to take care of too. But good to see you're back to your normal self. This means, my plan worked!" He grins wide, revealing his teeth and raising his arms up in the air in victory. This man is unbelievable! You punch him in his ribcage as punishment for his stupid act, but snickering a little, which caused him to grin even more.

"You dumbass....." This is all you can think of right now to spit at him, but it didn't even sound like an insult.

"Anytime, any place, honey!" His stupid grin was even hearable, even if he's rubbing the spot with his hand where you hit him.

"Can't you be a little slower? You know how much I'm loathing hustle and bustle!" Levi suddenly grumbled in a very sarcastic tone. Looks like someone is impatient and wants to get out of here as soon as possible. Shaking your head at his antics, but knowing why he's acting like this, make you smile at his talk.

"You heard him, Mikasa. See you on Wednesday, as usual." You hug each other goodbye and just the moment when you want to head for the showers, another womanly voice rises from behind you....