Deception

Filler I

-Your POV-

"So, (Y/N). Do you have a crush on anyone?" You nearly trip over your own feet at Connie's boldness, taken back by the unexpected question. And it didn't help when Armin and Eren were around, stopping their sparring session to listen to the conversation.

"Hey, baldy, you can't just blurt out stuff like that! I don't need everyone in my business."

Only six months here and you were already getting asked about your romantic interests. Sure you thought some of the girls here were cute but you only thought of them as friends/comrades.

But there was one person that caught your eye more than others.

Ymir.

Though she was the friend that liked to bully and tease you, the two of you had gotten along very well. She was quite beautiful and not to mention, hilarious. You just felt comfortable around her and you wouldn't mind spending time with her.

But it didn't count as a crush right? You just really admired her a lot.

"C'mon (Y/N), I barely know anything about you so I should at least see how well your taste is, dating-wise. Plus, I need to tease you about something." Connie playfully pushed your arm and you could feel your face getting warm.

"There's no one. I'm not interested in dating right--"

"She likes Ymir." You heard Eren say from behind you, your face falling with disbelief.

Suddenly, Connie burst out into loud laughter, gaining the attention of those that stood nearby. And it didn't help the sudden embarrassment that bubbled in your chest.

"You like her of all people?! That's so embarrassing!"

"No I don't! Why would you say that Eren!" You shouted at the brunette, huffing as your face became warm.

"Because Horseface and Armin told me. We've all seen the way you are with her. It'd be hard to not miss it."

You looked at the blonde as if he had betrayed you. Armin, of all people, figured it out. You had told Jean about your feelings towards girls but he didn't pry on it further, just accepting it and getting his ass beat in hand-to-hand combat.

"I'm sorry, (Y/N)! Eren wouldn't quit asking so I told him just to get him to stop. Jean didn't tell me but I just kinda figured it out... Sorry, again."

"Whatever! Just don't let anyone know, specifically her, so I'll need you to keep your mouths shut. Especially you two!" You pointed to Connie and Eren and they both look offended at your words.

"Us?! What did we do?" Eren asked.

"It's your loud ass mouth. I don't need you to tell anyone that I'm crush-- interested in someone. The same goes for you Connie!"

"Don't start threatening me! I'll tell her if I have to!"

"Tell who what?" You heard Ymir ask, approaching the little group, your heart jumping a little when you saw her. You didn't know whether it was fear or admiration.

"Yeah, go ahead and tell her (Y/N). I'm sure she'd like to hear it." Connie snickered next to you and you turned your head to glare at him.

"It's nothing, really. Connie was just being an idiot as usual." You tried to shake her curiosity off but the way she was staring at you only made you more nervous.

She looked between the other three before looking at you. "Alright, spill it, (Y/N). You obviously know something more than these three losers."

"I don't know what you mean. We were just talking about stuff--"