The Bond we hold [Eremika]

School trip

Mikasa gazed out the window of the bus, at the beautiful countryside. She, Eren, Armin, Rubi and the entire class were on the town bus.

It was September, and they had a Field Trip. They were also all 16 years old at this point.

"I can't wait to get there! At day camp, for the entire day!", Eren grinned, excited.

"That is why it's called Day camp, moron", Rubi frowned, unimpressed.

"Yeah, we're going to be able to swim, hike, have a cookout, ride horses, and even other activities!", Armin said excited.

"We're also raising money for our school", Mikasa said softly then. She was sitting next to Eren, while Armin and Rubi sat in the seat on the other side of the bus, across from them.

"One group is handling selling Snow Cones for all the camp kids and staff, while the other have to try and sell T shirts", Rubi recalled.

"Rico will team us in different groups when we arrive", Armin stated. Mikasa nuzzled against Eren a bit, resting her head on his shoulder.

Eren smiled, as he stroked her hair. She was wearing her red scarf. It was a hot day, but it wasn't a dangerous heatwave.

"You know...there's a chance Rico might split us into different groups", Eren admitted worriedly. "It's all right, Eren", Mikasa assured him

Eren blinked. "But Mikasa...I don't want you to have a panic attack", Eren said, anxiously. "I'll be okay...both groups only need to sell for three hours", Mikasa told him.

"Can you handle that, Mika?", asked Eren worriedly, his eyes soft. Mikasa nodded. "I feel stronger every year...", she admitted.

And it was true. She felt okay with this. She was growing into an independent young woman.

Eren's eyes softened more. He then gently caressed her cheek. Mikasa turned red, as she looked into his eyes.

"I'm proud of you, babe. You've come a long way...but listen, if you need me just call me on your cell", Eren told her.

"Eren...", Mikasa blushed more, as the two leaned in for a kiss.

Their lips pressed against each other, as they shared a tender kiss. Armin and Rubi were reading all the activities on a brochure, not noticing.

Sasha and Connie were sitting in the seat in front of Eren and Mikasa. Sasha was eating Pocky. She blinked, glancing behind her.

"Oh, gross! Get a room, you two!", she exclaimed, seeing Eren and Mikasa kissing. "Oh give us a break, Sasha! The way you stuff your face!", Eren argued back.

"He's got ya there, babe", Connie chuckled. Sasha and him were dating. Sasha glared, when suddenly the bus came to a sudden stop.

Eren quickly held onto Mikasa to break her fall, while Armin and Rubi hit the seat in front of them, and Sasha choked on her pocky.

Krista almost fell out of her seat but Ymir grabbed her, glaring at Rico, who was driving the bus.

"Hey, where the hell did you get your license?!", Jean yelled.