Mona's voice trembled slightly, though she tried to remain calm.
"Your dad, Zack, went to the meeting. But Eren… let me tell you something? You won't mind, right?"
Eren hesitated, his face hard yet weighed down by an invisible burden. His voice was soft, almost trembling:
"Yes, Mom… say it."
Tears welled in Mona's eyes as she looked at him with motherly love and a broken heart.
"Eren… you are just like my son. But you hurt Levi… didn't you?"
Her words cut deep into Eren's chest, sharper than any blade. His lips trembled, and his heart thumped violently as tears began forming in his eyes.
"Mama… I'm sorry. The reason for Levi's condition… is me. If I hadn't said all that, maybe…"
He trailed off, unable to continue. Mona, sensing his guilt, gently interrupted him, her voice full of pain yet soothing:
"I don't need to know every detail of what happened between you two. I only want you both to be happy… Don't hurt each other. You two are my soulmates, not enemies."
Eren bowed his head, letting a single tear escape.
"Okay, Mom…"
At that moment, Mona's phone rang. The screen flashed with "Master" in bold letters, and her face drained of color. Fear etched deep lines across her features. Her voice trembled as she spoke urgently:
"Eren… go! Calm Levi down immediately. I'll be right back…"
A cold, unfamiliar fear settled over the room. Eren's heart raced, questions swirling in his mind—why did Mona react with such terror at this call?
Mona's hands shook as she picked up the phone. Her lips quivered as she spoke hesitantly:
"Yes… Master…"
The voice on the other end was cold, sharp, and threatening:
"Keep Eren Yeager away from Tang Sun Moon at all costs. If he gets close to him, everything will go wrong. Then neither you nor I can hide your secret for long…"
Before she could respond, the call ended abruptly. Mona sat in stunned silence, the words echoing in her mind. Slowly, she whispered to herself, voice heavy with worry:
"Who… who is Tang Sun Moon?"
Her fingers moved rapidly as she typed a message to her manager:
"Find out immediately who Tang Sun Moon really is… where he came from… everything."
Meanwhile, in Levi's room, chaos reigned. His anger had erupted like a storm. Clocks flew, furniture crashed, and every object in the room seemed to bear the brunt of his rage. His hand smashed against the TV, shattering the screen. A mirror shattered under a violent punch, glass shards scattering across the floor, cutting his hands and arms. Blood mingled with the shattered pieces, painting the room in a crimson sheen.
Eren entered cautiously. His heart thudded painfully at the sight before him. Panicked, he locked the door from the inside, shielding Levi from any outside interference.
"Levi… what are you doing? Have you gone crazy?" Eren's voice shook with fear.
Levi's anger was unrelenting. He didn't even glance at his bleeding hand before delivering another devastating punch to the remaining shards of glass. Blood flowed freely now, streaking his arms.
Eren rushed forward, gripping Levi's hands with urgency. His voice quivered as he begged:
"Stop it, Levi… please stop! Look at the blood… you're hurting yourself!"
Levi's eyes burned red with fury, yet beneath it was a fragile vulnerability. He grabbed Eren by the collar, shoving him hard against the wall. His voice was terrifying, yet raw with emotion:
"Shut up… don't say another word… or I'll do something you can't even imagine!"
Eren's lips trembled, words barely escaping:
"L… Levi… your hand is bleeding! This wound… it could be dangerous… We need to treat it… or you could lose too much blood…"
Levi's hands shook, and the grip on Eren's collar loosened slightly. His eyes were a mixture of rage and heartbreak. With a sudden motion, he released Eren, punching the wall in desperation. Then, his voice broke, trembling:
"I'm going to die… Eren… please… stop me… I'm going crazy… take care of me…"
Eren's throat constricted. He could barely speak:
"What happened, Levi? Please… tell me…"
Levi's eyes overflowed with tears, his sobs raw and heart-wrenching:
"Eren… please help me… don't leave me… don't leave me alone…"
Eren tried to push Levi back gently, repeating one phrase with anguish:
"Levi… your hand… it's bleeding too much…"
The room was now a chaotic blend of tears, blood, and jagged shards of mirrors. Levi's anger and helplessness reached their peak. He grabbed Eren again by the throat, shoving him hard against the wall. Gasping, his voice was filled with desperation and need:
"No medicine, no ointment… nothing can comfort me anymore… I only need you… only you…"
Levi's restraint shattered. He pulled Eren close, his lips crashing onto Eren's in a fierce, desperate kiss, followed by a light bite. Tears streamed down Levi's face as he whispered between sobs:
"Oh, Ren Yeager… you are my Leviathan… my breath… let me live this moment with you…"
Eren's heart raced. At first, shock and anger flashed across his face, but soon, he softened. He kissed Levi back, whispering gently:
"Your lips are bleeding… but your hand… it needs more care…"
Eren hurriedly retrieved ointment and bandages, his hands trembling as he tended to Levi's wounds. Levi watched silently, tears flowing freely, his voice low and broken:
"This pain… it's nothing… the real pain… is what you've given me, Eren…"
Eren looked at him, confused and pained:
"I never hurt you… I couldn't even imagine hurting you…"
Levi's sobs grew louder, his anger and sorrow intertwined:
"Didn't you think… Eren… what did you do to hurt me…?"
Eren's eyes shone with concern and questions. He held Levi's hand gently:
"If I truly hurt you… I should be punished. But first… tell me… what is my fault?"
Levi's chest heaved, tears and heartbreak pouring out. He cried, his voice trembling, almost breaking:
"Why… why did you choose Tang Sun Moon? You know… I can't imagine you with anyone else… I'd die… but Eren… you hurt me intentionally…"
The room felt like it would shatter under the weight of their emotions. Blood, tears, heartbreak, and unspoken words hung thickly in the air, leaving an impossible silence in their wake.
To Be Continued…