Stargazing Over the Sea

Rekindling Old Traditions

"Are you sure you're okay with going to a local college, I know you're a lot smarter and you could get into schools like Harvard but you choose to stay with me and the others.."

Armin cut me off saying

"Y/N of course I'm okay with it, we've been through so much together why stop now?"

"Of course sorry, I just wanted to make sure. I don't want you to regret this."

"I promise I'll never regret it."

He said while interlocking your pinkies together to seal the promise.

He gave you his signature smile, the smile that always made you a little flustered.

Pinkie promises have always had a deeper meaning to Armin and me. Whenever we make a pinkie promise I think back to our first promise, he promised to always keep me safe. I was teased a lot in middle school but he always stayed by my side even when people would make fun of him for hanging out with me he didn't care he knew I was a true friend. He never ran away no matter if he could fight them or not, he would always take a beating for me though I've always felt guilty. Then when we got into high school where we added to our group with Mikasa and Eren, we've always teased them about how they'd be the perfect couple and how they're practically already a couple but they always deny it. Then there's Jean, Connie, and Sasha, the three weirdos. They're always fun to hang out with, never failing to make me laugh. Then we didn't meet Historia and Ymir until our senior year was almost over, they're so cute together. Armin and I though have been by each other's sides for as long as I can remember. I was the only one who knew about his parent's passing and I kept that secret. Armin didn't want to be looked down upon or treated differently because his parents passed so it was just something his family and I knew.

"Y/N!" Armin screamed as he came busting through my dorm room.

It was literally the third day, what has he found this time.

"ARMIN!" You screamed back.

"You won't believe what I just found!"

He sounded so excited, even cute in a way.

"Lay it on me, what is it."

"So there is this cafe near the college by the beach, it's just a little bit of a walk."

"Remember when we would sneak out at night and meet up at the beach near our houses." You said with a little giggle.

"I do, I miss it quite a bit."

"Want to pretend like we're sneaking out again tonight and meet at the beach."

"Yes! I would love that, I'll meet you there at midnight!" He jumped up with a huge smile heading towards the door.

"Send me the address!" You yelled out to him before the door shut.

It's only 7:00, I guess I could relax for a little. Annie isn't back yet so I have some time to myself. You started to read a story on Wattpad that was getting a little steamy. Your hands grazed underneath your pants. You haven't had had an alone time like this in a while. You start to play with your clit, teasing yourself. As you started to hit climax you were making a lot of noise then it came out.

"Armin!"

You immediately stopped.

"I didn't just do that, no-no-no. Was I even thinking about him?" You started to question yourself. "Why would I do that? That's so random and weird."

"What's so weird and random?" Annie said as she came into the room.

"Oh, nothing." You answered panickily.

"Whatever didn't really care to begin with."

Annie and I haven't really got to know each other but she's my roommate so we will have to eventually right? Ya, I don't know she doesn't seem interested in me in any way. Well, it's already 9:00 so I might as well head to the showers and get ready.

*A few hours pass*

I finally got out of my robe and got dressed. I put on grey sweats with a pink sweatshirt and just some slides since were going to the beach. It's 11:45, I should start walking.

You checked to make sure that you have you your pepper spray and keys before leaving.

As you stepped onto the beach you flashed your phone light around then you spotted Armin waving with his pink futon that has yellow polka dot kittens on it. He's had that since he was little, he'd always take it to the beach to lay on.

He was wearing grey sweats too but with a jade green hoodie, he could pull off anything.

You walked over and Armin hugged you. He gave a tight embrace before letting go. You never realized how tall Armin got until your feet were dangling a little bit off the ground.

You guys laid the blanket down and sat down on it. Listening to the waves crash against the beach really brought back memories. You laid back and so did Armin. The futon wasn't that big so you guys were cuddling in a way that made you giggle.

"Thank you, Armin." You rolled over and stared into his eyes, your heart began to race a little harder as well as you could feel your cheeks flush with red.

"For what y/n," He said while blushing a little"

Your lips were so close to touching. You started to think about how it would feel to kiss him. His lips were always so smooth, you could just tell he wore chapstick.

"For always being by my side." You responded finally after losing thought in his eyes.

"I promised you didn't I." He said while lifting your chin with his two fingers.

Shortly after you guys fell asleep with your head resting on his shoulder.

The sun started to rise which woke you up.

Armin's hoodie was over the top of you which left you a little confused then Armin woke up. He could tell you were a little confused.

"Oh, I'm sorry I should've asked, um it's just you looked really cold I'm sorry." He sounded frantic.

"Armin calm down its okay, I appreciate it." You said while giggling. He was always so apologetic and sweet.

"It's 6:00 am do you want to go get coffee or tea at the cafe up top?" Armin asked.

"Yes, I just can't believe we didn't get in trouble." You said as you shook the sand out of the blanket.

"I know, I didn't mean to fall asleep you just looked so peaceful." He said while rubbing the back of his neck and giving off a nervous smile.

Armin opened the door for you once you got up to the cafe.

"Thank you."

"Of course y/n, I'll always open doors for you."

You gave him a little laugh as you walked in.

Armin orders hot cocoa as usual. He never really liked coffee and I got a chai latte.

It was kinda silent and awkward on our way back to my dorm, we didn't talk about what happened last night and I most definitely did not tell him about what happened before I went down to the beach, embarrassing.

"Here y/n let me get the door."

"Wait shhh Annie is probably still asleep I'll just go in okay?"

"Okay that's fine, text me!"

You opened the door then shut it quietly after and leaned against the door and sighed.

How can he always be that sweet... and adorable.