9. The ocean

Ten years have passed. Surprisingly, their elopement went rather smoothly. Levi's shady friend managed to get both men fake IDs and Eren even got a fake graduation diploma. As Levi promised, money wasn't a problem. Eren hadn't the slightest idea how Levi got so much money, but he didn't care. Everything that counted was that they were together. The first couple of month they travelled around, stopping by at any place they liked. Of course, a majority of the days they didn't leave the hotel rooms to exploit their new freedom. After a time, both men had to decide what they wanted to do with their lives from now on. They couldn't travel forever.

The solution was rather simple. Because Levi and Eren were both athletic and Levi had a certificate as a trainer, they built up a fitness studio. It was only a small one, but it was located on the promenade directly on the beach. From the training room the customers could look at the ocean, while doing work out. It was perfect.

On a Sunday in autumn the weather was going to be cooler. Eren and Levi enjoyed their free day on a bench near the ocean. Nobody was in the water, because it was too cold and the wind was rising. The two men didn't care about that. They were dressed in thick clothes and covered with a woollen blanket.

"I love it here. I wish we could stay here forever." Eren said thoughtfully.

"We can stay. I don't mind settle down here." Levi agreed.

With a swift movement Levi lay down on the bench, his head bedded on Eren's lap. Eren had noticed that Levi loved it when Eren caresses his head. That's why he started stroking gently. Levi had his eyes closed and enjoyed the moment of total peace.

"You're getting grey hair." Eren stated.

"That's no surprise. I'm over 40 after all." Levi responded dryly.

"I think grey hair would suit you." Eren said under chuckles and added teasingly. "Or wrinkles. Or if you would become bold. Or if you would shrink even more."

"One more word or I kill you." Levi grunted.

Eren liked to tease Levi every now and then. His age and his height would always be Levi's raw point.

"I'm just kidding. All I wanted to say is that I'll always love you." Eren said and bent down to give Levi a small kiss on his lips.

end.

That's it. This is the end. I hope I didnt ruin it with this epilogue ;) I had the feeling that people might want to know what happened after Eren and Levi ran away. This was my longest story!

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All the best and love,

Hanny