To the Moon and Back (A modern Eremika fanfic)

Chapter 6: One Step Closer

Mikasa's POV

It was the next day and arrived at school as normal. I was sitting in my chair with my headphones in. The group wanted to talk about some sort of party or to hang out, but I just walked past them and sat down. Ever since yesterday, I've been thinking about Eren. I've become more worried than fascinated. Why doesn't he want to sing? Where did he go yesterday? What hurt me the most was why won't he talk to me?

I noticed the door closet to me opened and it was Eren. I smiled and waved at him, but the smile instantly vanished when I noticed his face was bruised. He sat down next to me and saying nothing. I tapped his shoulder. No response. I tapped again. No response. I then shook his shoulder a bit.

Mikasa: "Eren are you ok? What happened?"

No response.

Mikasa: "Please Eren. I'm very worried," I said shaking him again.

He turned towards me and looked at me straight in the eyes. Pain. That's all I could see in his eyes. A single tear running down his cheek.

Eren: "M-Mikasa... please... I'm fine. Just leave me be... please," he said silently.

It was the first time he ever talked to him, yet it hurt me hearing those words. I nodded and gave him a small, emphatic smile. He turned and nothing came from him the entire class.

Once the class had ended, I stood up and decided not to say goodbye to Eren. Once I got my bag around my shoulder, I felt a little tap on my arm. It's Eren.

Eren: "Thank you... f-for caring," he whispered.

Before I can say something back, he left. It felt better knowing that he knows I care.

*Time skip: Lunch*

I bought my lunch and was heading towards my usual spot when I spotted Eren in his lonely corner and decided to sit with him. I gave Sasha my bread before leaving of course. As I got closer, I noticed he was reading something while eating.

Mikasa: "Umm, Hi Eren."

He looked up and gave me a little wave.

Mikasa: "Can I sit here? Before you ask, I want to sit here because I want to be with you."

He looked surprised and blushed a little. That's when I realized what I said.

Mikasa: "That's not what I meant! I meant like umm.... l-like I want to sit with you because I w-want to," I was such a mess, "But not li-" before I can finish, Eren interrupted me

Eren: "Sure," giving a tiny smile in the corner of his mouth.

I sat down and ate my lunch. Admittedly it felt really calm, I see why he likes it. Once I finished my lunch, I threw it away and sat right back down. I decided to break the silence.

Mikasa: "What are you reading?"

He brings the book up showing the title. "Son" by Lois Lowery

Mikasa: "Oh I loved the original, 'The Giver."

Eren's POV:

Mikasa: "Oh I loved the original, 'The Giver."

I stopped reading and was in a little shock. Most people I knew found it boring or didn't really understand it.

Eren: "...M-Me too..." I said hiding my face.

Mikasa: "Ok wait! what do you think about the movie though?" she looked interested

Eren: "I liked it only because it was cool physical seeing those memories on screen."