Mona's knock echoed loudly against the door. Her voice was sharp, laced with irritation.
"Levi! Open up, now! I'll come in myself if you don't! You have only two minutes!"
Levi's body tensed, a nervous edge creeping into his voice.
"Mom…"
Eren's panic reached its peak. His chest heaved as he looked at Levi.
"Levi, please… tell me the third condition quickly!"
A soft, meaningful smile spread across Levi's face. His eyes glimmered with mischief and authority as he slowly said,
"You… have to be my girlfriend."
Eren's eyes widened, and he nearly shouted in anger and disbelief.
"Levi! You're crazy!"
Levi's tone was a strange mix of seriousness and controlled anger.
"Yes, I'm crazy. And if you don't comply with these three conditions… I will tell everyone what happened last night."
Levi's voice boomed even louder this time.
"Mom!"
Fear and helplessness flashed across Eren's face. His body froze. Then, almost instinctively, he pressed a small, timid kiss against Levi's lips.
A triumphant smile spread across Levi's face.
"So… I guess that means yes?"
At that exact moment, Mona entered the room. Levi quickly ducked into the washroom, calling out softly:
"Mom, I'll be there in two minutes!"
Mona's voice sharpened with slight annoyance.
"Levi, you're late for university! It's already half past six!"
Levi's hand pressed firmly over Eren's mouth.
"Don't make a sound," he whispered.
Eren nodded rapidly.
"Yes…"
Mona continued impatiently, "Okay, come out quickly! I have to go to the office, and I'll wake Eren up too."
Eren's heart raced violently, and panic rose in his voice.
"Do something! If you don't… mom will find out! Please, Levi!"
Levi, clearly enjoying Eren's flustered state, leaned in closer.
"Then say it with your mouth. Say you agree to my three conditions."
Eren hesitated, then, with a mixture of anger, embarrassment, and helplessness, blurted out,
"Okay! I'm ready… I'll be your girlfriend!"
Levi smirked mischievously, leaning down to bite Eren's lips slightly.
"Okay… then I'll come."
Moments later, Levi emerged from the bathroom, blocking Mona from reaching Eren's room.
"What's going on?" Mona asked, eyes narrowing in suspicion.
Levi took a deep, steadying breath, trying to suppress his nervousness.
"Mom… lie down."
Mona frowned but began to leave.
"I'm going to the office, but…"
Levi cut her off, firm and commanding.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of Eren."
Mona's brow furrowed, hesitant.
"No, I'll wake Eren up myself."
Levi's voice sharpened slightly, insisting.
"No! Mom, I will pick up Eren! You just leave for the office!"
Finally, Mona gave in, exhausted by his stubbornness.
"Okay, Levi… but don't bother Eren," she said, leaving the room.
Levi exhaled deeply, a mischievous gleam in his eyes.
"Eren… now you're officially my girlfriend."
Eren, still in the bathroom, shouted in frustration, "Ahahaha!"
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Later, Levi and Eren sped through the streets on his motorbike, the morning sun casting long shadows across the roads. The wind whipped Eren's hair, but his mind was elsewhere, still racing from the events at home.
When they arrived at the university, Eren jumped off the bike.
"Levi! I'll go from the other side. You come later."
Levi opened his mouth to protest, but before he could, War appeared, standing in front of Eren with a teasing smile.
"I've been waiting for you, Eren. Come with me."
Levi shot War a sharp, displeased glance but said nothing.
War led Eren to the classroom. The moment they entered, he explained:
"Eren… today is sports day. Every year, our university holds a competition where three people from one section compete against three from the other. The team with the most votes becomes the final winner."
Eren frowned, confused.
"Okay… but how exactly is this game played?"
War's lips curved into a small, mysterious smile.
"It's like football… but with three special conditions. The first is fair play—no cheating. The second is that the position of the person stopping the ball can be changed. The third… the third is no condition."
Eren's brow furrowed.
"The third… condition?"
War's smile deepened meaningfully.
"The first two are just for show. The third is the only one that truly matters… because anything can be done to win."
Eren's voice rose, full of shock and disbelief, echoing across the hall.
"This is completely unfair! Who made these rules? This is a joke… it's wrong!"
War's tone softened, weary but firm.
"Eren… every school has secrets, rules that can't be broken. No matter how strange they seem, some traditions must continue."
Before Eren could respond, the door burst open, and the entire Grade B section entered. The atmosphere immediately grew tense, heavy with anticipation.
Nova led the group, exuding pride and arrogance. Each step was confident, every movement deliberate. Her voice dripped with sarcasm.
"Ready, A Grade? Looks like you'll be losing another valuable companion today."
Eren turned to War, panic etched on his face.
"What… what kind of game is this?"
War took a deep breath.
"Eren… B Grade usually wins. It's tradition. Probably will be the same today."
One by one, the Grade B students revealed themselves:
* **Seo**, a quiet, sharp-eyed girl in black, like a shadow of the night.
* **Brade**, tall, imposing, with a serious, unreadable face.
* **Xu Jang**, confident, exuding authority in every glance.
* **Ming**, quiet, but dangerous—his aura alone made one wary.
Finally, **Tang Sun Moon** entered, steps slow but confident. His mysterious smile suggested he knew everything before it happened. He stopped, eyes locking on Levi.
"Levi… today, we wear our lucky color—black."
Levi's voice cracked with irritation.
"What is all this? Are you here to mock us again?"
Tang Sun Moon's laughter was soft, almost teasing.
"No, Levi. The magician has come to perform again… and today, he'll take your victory with him."
War instinctively hid behind Levi, fear and hesitation evident.
"I don't want to go to B Grade… they harass everyone and ruin lives."
Tang Sun Moon laughed, slightly sarcastic.
"Look, Levi… see how weak your A Grade colleagues are? Fear is written all over their faces."
Levi's hand rested on War's shoulder, voice steady, protective.
"As long as I'm here, no one can touch you."
Tang Sun Moon's eyes sparkled.
"Let's see what you can do, Levi. Once I set my sights on someone… they never escape."
His gaze lingered on Eren, slow and deliberate. He paused, bowed slightly with a smile, as though a decision had been made.
The VIP class voted, selecting three key players.
**Grade A:**
* Levi (Leader)
* Rong
* Ren
* Eren & War (Guides)
Eren panicked, stepping back.
"No! I can't be a guide! I don't know this game!"
Tang Sun Moon's smile was icy.
"Don't worry… you'll lose anyway."
**Grade B:**
* Tang Sun Moon (Leader)
* Seo
* Brade
* Nova & Nin (Guides)
The game began. Tang Sun Moon scored three goals in rapid succession. Grade B immediately surged ahead: six to zero. Grade A could barely manage two goals.
Levi, Rong, and Ren exchanged worried glances.
"We have to act now… or we'll lose completely," Ren said.
Levi looked at War, who masked his fear with a small, reassuring smile.
"Even if we lose… we'll still be friends. You're like a brother to me, Levi."
War stepped forward and hugged Levi tightly, lending him courage.
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To Be Continued…
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