chapter twenty-seven: the better man

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THE BETTER MAN

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THE BETTER MAN

THE BETTER MAN

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assembly hall

the dawn of a new term at trost private always opened with the same antiquated ritual: the school assembly. students poured into the cavernous hall, their voices buzzing, the air thick with the restless thrill of beginnings.

from the podium, the principal offered his customary platitudes—post-holiday well-wishes that droned through the high-ceilinged room. yet, like everyone else, your focus had already wandered to the day's real highlight.

the student council.

and reigning in a league of their own was the levi squad, their reputation as elusive as it was dazzling. seated front and centre, they oozed an effortless charm that rendered the student body a congegation of silent admirers, stealing furtive glances as though they were witnessing celebrities descend upon the stage.

admit the chatter, historia slid a sparkling emerald gift bag into your lap, her orbs twinkling with merriment."here you go," she whispered.

peculiarity piqued, you inclined your head just as sasha all but collapsed against your shoulder, peering into the bag with unabashed nosiness.

"what's that?" she gasped, brimming with unfiltered intrigue.

"a small gift for you guys," mikasa shared quietly, her generosity also extending to historia and sasha in the form of gold and maroon glittery bags.

jean craned his neck from your other side."can i see?"

you withdrew the contents with deliberate care; a snow globe so exquisitely crafted it seemed stolen from a dream. within the crystal sphere glimmered a miniature yggdrasil tree, its boughs dusted in silver snow.

"wow," you breathed, holding it aloft."is this from switzerland?"

"i didn't know you went to switzerland."

at once, mikasa flushed scarlet, tugging her scarf higher to hide from the teasing glances of her friends."ereh took me," she admitted."he rented a cabin...just the two of us."

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