serenity

pretty boy

content warning(s): nsfw (semi-public sex, unprotected sex, *all consensual)

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A few days after you and Armin went on a date

It's Monday now and you still haven't answered Armin's message. How the hell are you even supposed to respond to that? You haven't said anything to Pieck because you two have been busy these past few days and you really don't want to put any more burden on her by telling her your problems.

i like you.

i like you.

"AGH" you yell as you slam your fist on your desk. You're supposed to be doing homework but instead you're caught up on that message. This is the only thing you've been thinking about since you woke up that morning and saw his text. You keep staring at it, unsure of what to do. There's times where you start to type but you quickly delete it everytime.

You suddenly hear the door open and it's Pieck. She looks as tired as ever and she comes into the room and face plants on her mattress.

"Hey, how were your classes?" You ask, turning around to look at her.

"It was okay, the professor was as boring as ever," She sighs as she lays on her side to face you.

"What about you? I've been wanting to ask why you look so distressed lately. Something happened with Armin huh?" Pieck asks and she positions herself on the bed so that she's laying on her stomach while resting her head on her hands. You start to wonder if you're that easy to read.

You stay silent, not really wanting to talk about it with her because she desperately looks like she needs a nap and knowing Pieck, she'll always put everyone else above herself.

"Hun, you know you can talk to me right?" Pieck says and she starts to pout again. Oh gosh. She did tell you to come to her whenever you need anything but this is a you problem.

"Okay fine, but promise me you won't stress for me about it, I don't want to burden you," You say and she does a thumbs up.

"Armin texted me this, look-" You say and you go up to her to show the message. Her face lights up as if she wasn't just about to fall asleep 2 seconds ago.

"ISN'T THIS A GOOD THING???" She beams and you just stay quiet, with a neutral look on your face.

"Orrrrrr not. What's wrong? I thought you really liked him," She asks and you sit down on your bed so you're facing her directly.

"I do, but I have no idea how i'm supposed to respond to this," You sulk and you start to look back on the message.

"It is a very vague statement... but I'd just say 'me too' and make it seem casual, it doesn't have to be weird," She says, while yawning.

"Hmm... you're right. Thank you Pieck, you're the best," You say as you sigh in relief.

"I know, now lighten up, I hate seeing you frown," She says as she starts to make herself comfortable for a nap. You get up to go back to your desk, looking at the message again. Pieck is right, just make it casual, you don't even know if he meant it in that way. Though, deep down you hope he does.

You: me too :)

Now there's no turning back. Not even a minute later, you hear your phone vibrate.

Armin 👀: really? that makes me feel so happy. i thought you ghosted me 😅

You: no!! never. sorry it took me forever to answer :,)

Armin 👀: no you're okay, i'm just glad you answered haha, anyways are you free this saturday?