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{sorry for not updating I just feel like shit about this book. It's not my absolute best writing and it makes me pissed at myself I didn't just try harder to make this story better. }

"ALMOST GOT IT!" You stood on your tippy-toes, stretching your arm as far as you could to pick one of the ripe apples

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"ALMOST GOT IT!" You stood on your tippy-toes, stretching your arm as far as you could to pick one of the ripe apples.

It was your second day staying with the Jaeger family. Mrs. Jaeger had offered to take everyone to pick strawberries and other fruits for the Ball. Of course, you agreed, she was offering you home-cooked meals and her hospitality.

"Need some help?" The brunette seemly appeared from thin air just in time to help you out. Reluctantly you turned around to face Eren. Nodding slightly while not meeting his gaze he let out a soft chuckle at your stubbornness.

"No need to be embarrassed for needing help." Eren reached up easily pulling the ripe red apple off of the branch. He took a bite of a hit before handing it back to you for you to finish.

You stomped your foot against the dirt, furrowing your brows as you watched Eren walk off without a care.

Turning back to the tree you jumped in surprise, dropping the apple to the ground. "M-Mikasa!" You gripped your chest in fright as you watched her with wide eyes. "Hey," she greeted a small smirk growing on her lips at your flustered state.

"Mother and I and going to be heading back soon to prepare the food for tomorrow." The warm wind blew her black hair, she pushed the strands of hair aside from her eyes. You nodded, understanding what she was saying.

"I assume Eren has other things planned for just the two of you though. So I'll see you later in the evening then?" She asked, hand on her hip, as she cocked her head to the side.

"Yeah..." You let out, looking up at the beautiful clear blue sky. It was a warm day today. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and all that other beautiful shit that makes days seemingly perfect.

"Okay, I'll see you then." Mikasa coldly stated, turning her back to you as she began to walk off. "W-wait." You grabbed her by her wrist, immediately pulling your hand away in fear of upsetting her.

The ravenette's silver eyes looked into yours with confusion. "Um, nothing..." Mikasa shrugged, walking off.

'I want to ask her about Eren... she knows him best, they're family after all.' You thought as you watched her walk further and further away.

"Ready?" Eren asked you placing a hand on your shoulder. You turned your face up to his. You had no idea what he meant but you guessed you didn't really have a say either way. And there was no point in asking, it's not like he'd tell you anyway.

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"Horse riding?" You asked watching as Eren opened one of the stalls, letting a beautiful black horse out of its pen. "I can't ride." You bluntly said, looking at the brunette who had just finished getting dressed into the proper gear to ride.

"I can teach you." A small smile grew on Eren's face as he turned his attention towards you. You sighed, agreeing. Maybe it would be fun...

Getting changed into the uniform took more time than you thought.

At last, you were back outside under the warm sun's rays. Eren beside you, holding the horse's reins in his hand.

He helped you up onto the horse. "This is scary! I'm gonna freaking fall!" You panicked, looking down at Eren who had an amused look in his eyes as he watched you struggle. "Hey!" You whined, he sighed shaking his head.

He climbed up behind you on the horse. Your mind registered your position and a blush crept onto your face. "What are you doing?" You exclaimed moving around, making the horse kick the dirt up.

"Shh, you're scaring him." Eren soothed the horse, petting its thick main. "I'm helping you ride because you're too much of a pussy to do it alone." He said, his arms creeping around your waist as his hands still held onto the reigns.

"Just relax, it'll be fun. You'll see." Eren's breath tickled your ear. You felt flustered of course but you gave in, leaning your back against his chest. You found this position comforting.

The horse began to walk slowly, then faster, and soon enough it wasn't so scary anymore.

About a half an hour passed of this, it was honestly a lot more enjoyable than you first thought.

"Y/n," Eren started softly. You hummed keeping your focus in front of you, and leaning your head on to the male's shoulder. "Do you love him?" Your eyes shot open, and you tensed up, freezing. 'Love who?'

You weren't that stupid though, only a moment later it dawned on you that he was referring to Armin, your actual boyfriend.

"You can't just ask me something like that, asshole." You mumbled, looking down at Eren's arms that were still tightly secured around your waist. "Sorry." He sighed, you let out a sigh as well.

"I don't know." You finally answered after composing your thoughts. You felt Eren nod in response.

Now, this was awkward. Time passed and neither of you said much. You didn't know what to do.

"I'm looking forward to the Ball." You broke the silence. "Yeah, I think you and my sister might have to go shopping tomorrow. You need a dress after all."

"No! That's way to much money, maybe I can borrow one of hers or something." You rambled not wanting to be any more of a burden. "It's fine, I'll pay for it."

Soon enough your ride was over. Eren climbed off the horse, offering you a hand.

You took it, as he helped you climb off the horse's back.

"See?" Eren started. You faced up at him confused. "It was fun wasn't it?" He asked with a small smile growing on his lips.

"Yeah, it was."











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