For the record, Erwin has no intentions of putting anything up Levi's ass, certainly not today or any time in the near future. His own ass, on the other hand, is fair game, now and always. But they'll get to that discussion later.

Erwin tilts his head when Levi sits up. How is it that it's Erwin who keeps making stupid mistakes today and putting his foot in his mouth? Perhaps this whole interaction has been evidence of how, while he's no virgin, Erwin has also never been in a relationship. This navigating of emotions is still new to him, and his usual silver tongue speaking skills have abandoned him.

"I thought I'd be the one leading things." His hand slides to Levi's hip and gently caresses there. "I should have known better. Whatever you try, you excel at it. I don't know why I thought this would be different."