The Bond we hold [Eremika]

Overslept

Author's note: sorry for not updating the book I've been having some personal issues so I had to take a little break, anyways enjoy!

"Eren! Eren!", Mikasa was shaking his shoulder. It was morning, the sun shining brightly in the window. Eren was fast asleep, and class started in just ten minutes.

He didn't fall asleep until 5 in the morning, so he was not moving this morning. He was still holding his game controller in his hand, as he drooled in his sleep.

"Eren, wake up! Class starts in 10 minutes!", Mikasa raised her voice, urgently. Eren grumbled, pulling his covers over his head, snoring.

"Eren...", Mikasa sighed.

Carla peered in, carrying a basket of laundry. "Sweetie, you're going to be late", she said. "But what about Eren?", asked Mikasa.

"If he doesn't move, it'll be his problem. He's gotta learn not to be up all night. Some extra homework should get him in gear", Carla answered.

"Oh, I washed it for you honey", Carla set the basket down, and took Mikasa's red scarf out of it. Mikasa came over, and took it.

"Thank you, Carla", Mikasa smiled, as she wrapped her red scarf around her neck. It felt so warm.

"You can't be missing school for Eren, honey. Now you better hurry", Carla said softly. Mikasa nodded. Carla's expression softened more.

"Sweetheart...are you all right to go?", Carla asked Mikasa then. It would be the first time Mikasa went to school without Eren.

Mikasa wanted to be honest...she wanted to say no. Because...she didn't feel all right. She could already feel a mild panic attack coming on, her heart racing.

But she...didn't want to say anything. She didn't want to burden Carla. Carla was like Mikasa's own mother.

She did so much for her. Plus...maybe she would be all right. Mikasa took a deep breath. "I'll be all right", she assured, forcing a small smile.

"Okay, well have a good day Mikasa", Carla smiled back, as she went down the hall to put clothes away.

Mikasa sighed, she then glanced at Eren one more time. He remained fast asleep, drooling on his pillow.

Mikasa walked over, and then quickly rubbed her scarf on his hair. She smelled it, and then wrapped it back around her neck.

When Mikasa exited the house, she hurried to school. She had to run fast to make it in time, otherwise she'd be late herself.

She saw Armin and Rubi waiting for her. "Mikasa!", Rubi waved. "Come on, we're gonna be late!", Armin added.

Mikasa ran with them. Rubi was a transfer student, who just came to the school only a week ago. But Mikasa and her became fast friends.

"Where's Eren?", Armin asked as they ran. "He overslept", Mikasa replied simply. Rubi glanced at her, worried.

"This is the first time I've seen you without Eren", she admitted. Mikasa looked down slightly, not saying anything.