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25. Simple Things

But if it's true, it's you
It's you, they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all your little things

-One Direction's, Little Things

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Waking up beside Armin has become a daily routine for me. I don't know why but my heart still beats fast whenever I see him beside me as I open my eyes every morning. It's like the first time when this is in fact, not the first time.

"Good Morning." I smiled.

"Good Morning, schatz." He greeted me. On normal days, he would wrap his arm around my head and just pull me closer. But ever since I got pregnant, he would always put his hand carefully on my tummy and just caress it softly.

"They surely love your smooth touches." I smiled. "Armin, I am curious about something."

"What is it?" He asked.

"When my father was saying bad things about you, you never said bad things about him. You were never mad at him. Why is it?" I asked. Even if he knows the things my father tells me about him, he never complained. Instead, he would always defend my Dad and I still don't understand why.

"Because I always have the thought that he will be my father-in-law someday. I can never say bad things to your parents, schatz." He answered and smiled softly at me. I just nodded. "By the way, what do you want for breakfast? I'll cook for you."

"Anything will do, Love." I smiled. He nodded and left the room. I just fell for him again.

I fixed the bed. It's usually Armin who fixes the bed but since he's gonna cook for me, I shall do it for him. I went out of the bedroom and went straight to the bathroom to do my usual routine.

I went out of the bathroom and walked to the kitchen to watch Armin cook. I rested my chin on my palm and just observed him. He took a deep breath and stopped what he's doing.

"Why?" I asked.

"Don't look at me like that. I might not be able to concentrate." He answered.

"What did I do?" I asked.

"Your stare. It's melting me." He confessed. I burst out into laughter about what he said. My stare is making him melt? How many times have I stared into him?

"In our seven years, you're still not used to this?" I asked once more.

"All the simple things you do like holding my hand while walking, playing with my hair, staring at me, kissing me every night before sleeping, laughing, and smiling, will always have the same effect. I will never get used to it. I will still feel the butterflies. Nothing will change." He said.

Little does he know, that the feeling is mutual.

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Two months have passed. Yes, two months. Time really flies quickly. I don't know what to feel. I want to keep my babies inside me but I also want to see them already. Tomorrow will be the gender reveal party Eren and Mikasa organized. They've been closer to each other. I mean, they were close but ever since they were assigned to organize the party, they became more touchy to each other. More romantic.

Going out on dinner dates, posting stolen pictures of each other on social media, and more. But what shocked the most was when Mikasa posted a video of Eren sleeping on her bed. She was laughing at him for saying things in his sleep.

mikasa.ackrmnn  looking good in your outfit, @ejaeger but you look better with me.

And since I am a nice friend, I cheered her up.

annieleonhart  since when did you learn to say cheesy things? oh shit, is that a new addition to your seven personalities?

mikasa.ackrmnn  since you stayed here in my house, i've learned how to become corny af

annieleonhart  it's not my fault you're in love or something

mikasa.ackrmnn  stfu, girl. take care of yourself lol

That's rude but atleast she reminded me to take care of myself. She's really my bestfriend. Honestly, she doesn't need a husband to live. She's strong. The type to push people away when she's sad. But Eren..he stayed with her.

You can't really blame people for falling for people. It just happens. It's natural and you can't control it. The more you deny your feelings, the more it grows. The more you learn how to love that person. The more you'll get hurt once that person leaves or find their happiness with someone else. Come on, it's love. It hurts.

We love people so much that it's enough to remove ourselves from the picture.

What really makes me fall for Armin again and again were the little efforts and simple things. Not the extravagant gifts. Not the expensive trips. It will always be the small kisses, the soft belly rubs, him singing for me, him cooking for me, him making time for me. It's him. It's just him. His eyes, his voice, his smile, his laugh, and his personality.

I'm in love with him and all the little things he does for me.

"A penny for your thoughts, schatz?" He asked. I looked at him and put my cellphone down. I laid my back on the soft sofa and used his lap as my pillow. I smiled at him then wrapped my arms around my growing belly. He put his hand on my hands and softly squeezed them.

"None of your fans are supporting this. Why are you still with me?" I asked.

"I never needed their approval when it comes to my personal life. They can never dictate me on who I should love or end up with. Why are you asking me this? Are you doubting me? Us?" He asked softly like how he touches me.

"No. I am not." I smiled.

"Schatz, it's their loss that they don't like you. You're still luckier than them. You get to hug me, touch me, kiss me, and make love--"

"Okay that's it. You're talking too much." I sat up and hugged him tight. I sighed and buried my face on his neck. He's still not getting tired of me. My cuddles, me burying my face on his neck nonstop, my kisses, he's still excited about them. "Don't get tired of me, please?" I pleaded.

"Oh schatz, you don't have to ask for it because I will never ever get tired of you." He chuckled and played with some strands of my hair. "Don't tell anyone how to treat you. Don't beg for it because they'll give it to you if they really want to do it. And in my case, I will do anything for you that you don't have to ask me for anything."

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I said I will sleep but I can't sleep so yeah. I decided to update. Btw, I have to tell you something. Lol.

I was on the verge of deleting this story and just quit writing due to personal problems. I wasn't really okay and it's probably because of academic pressure that I've been putting on myself. I really wanted to finish this story but my mind was just telling me otherwise.

Don't worry, I am more than okay now and I will finish this story. My school is done, I am officially graduating. I have completed my requirements and I've been feeling better than ever. Thank you for your kind comments and never-ending support. In my galaxy, y'all are my brightest stars.

I hope you're feeling fine. If not, I hope I can help. My inbox is always open for all of you if you need someone to listen to all of you. I am always happy to help.

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