Inches Apart

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I' would think this would be constituted as normal... okay it is not but maybe if I play it cool could just pretend it's normal... then again I can't breathe. But Bertholdt seems so comfortable. But should I really die for someone's comfort? Oh gross he's sweating, screw it it looks like I'm living through another day. Thin fingers pinched at Bertholdts sides and he jolted slightly. Ticklish maybe?

I felt myself being slowly released and the oxygen came rushing back. I was met with tired olive eyes which quickly turned to a look of fear and confusion of what he may have done. I mean yeah he was clinging to me but it wasn't anything intimate, it was more like hey I'm going to crush your skull into my sternum kind of thing, you know?

"I I it was it was an a-accident" Bertholdt stammed breaking out in a nervous sweat.

I gave a polite yet obviously uncomfortable smile as I backed away.

"It's no big deal" my eyes flitted over towards the sunlight beginning to come through the window. Okay now would be a good time to change. "I'm going to change and uh use the bathroom" as those words left mouth I crawled out of the bed and went to my designated drawer. I grabbed my uniform and the death trap (AKA 3dmg harness) then ran to the bathrooms before anyone was there.

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"Hey why did you go change in the bathroom" Armin asked as reentered the cabin.

"I uh" my fingers scratched at the back of my neck as a blush grew on my cheeks.

"Uncomfortable? It's understandable I mean I've never changed in front of this many people in my life" Armin chuckled uncomfortably.

I smiled softly, this guy is really nice and understanding. "Heh yeah thats pretty much why I changed in there"

"Ah I might just want to join you tomorrow, I got swatted on my butt with a belt" Armin sighed and glanced over at Reiner. Ouch. "Anyway I got to go Eren is having trouble with his gear"

I nodded and as soon as he left a large heavy hand clasped my shoulder. "So what's your trick" Reiner asked.

"E-Excuse me?" I asked looking down at him.

"Those girls yesterday, they were following you like ducklings. How did you do it man?" Reiner asked smirking.

"What? I um... I don't know. I just .. sat down and they also sat down and yeah" I shrugged not really knowing what to say.

"Well it can't be because of your looks" Reiner said.

"Reiner leave him alone" Bertholdt said.

"I'm just saying that he-" Reiner began.

"I ought to be going, I don't wanna miss breakfast" I stammered and hurried off.

"That guy is so shy, must be a tall person thing" Reiner said.

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I don't know if I could survive this... titans certainly aren't as scary as teenagers. I bowed my head where I sat, careful not to get my hair in the so up on my tray. Honestly not everyone here is bad, the people at my village were worse. Freak, weirdo, monster, disgusting, ugly, retard. Those words tormented me everyday I was there, but I'm not allowing that to happen anymore. I just have to stand up for myself and be more confident!

"Are you gonna eat that..?"

My head lifted and my eyes met with Sasha's "Oh.. um.. you can go ahead and have it" I handed her the small bread loaf she was pointing at.

Her eyes brightened immensely as she snatched the bread away before I could change my mind "Thank you!" She beamed.

"You really shouldn't let Sasha bully you into giving away your food, you're going to need it" Mikasa said sitting right beside me followed by Armin and Eren.