This Time

Chapter 8

AN/// Sorry for not updating in a while, work among other family things have been taking up my time. I should be back to a regular update schedule of at
least once a week///

His hands were very warm, she could feel the heat through the fabric of her dress. They were a contrast to her cold clammy hands that settled themselves upon Eren's neck.

She could smell his cologne, he has used the same one since 8th grade. Mikasa knew it to be something entirely unique to him. It was a soft smell of pine and sharp citrus.

Eren notices how Mikasa, wasn't looking at him. He moved and whispered in her ear. His breath was warm against her ear.

"What's wrong, why aren't you looking at me," he found himself not wanting to move his face back, but reluctantly he did.

Mikasa shifted her eyes from their feet to look him in his own.

It was a damning experience. Looking into the eyes of someone you feel so much for. So much that sometimes it physically hurts you. It hurts her so much, having to lie because she doesn't want to risk their friendship. She has always tried to convince herself that just being by his side would be enough. But the path he has himself set on, may not even be an option. 

"I'm sorry, it's just been a long day," she kept her eyes trained on his.

"That's ok," he took the chance to spin her out and hugged her even closer when she spun back.

But that was a lie, it wasn't ok, he knew that something was bothering her, he wanted to know if he could fix it.

All too soon the music stopped and homecoming was over.

The ride back was quiet, Sasha had ended up going out with Connie and Jean, they offered to take Mikasa, but she was too tired.

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Mikasa stared at herself in the mirror as she removed her makeup, steam filled the bathroom as waited for the shower to heat up to her preferred temperature.

Armin and Eren were in his room, changing out of their suits.

"What did Historia have to say," Armin questioned.

Eren took a deep breath. He didn't know if he should say anything, but who would Armin tell.

"Historia is gay." The look on Armin's face surprised him.

"What, wait, Eren you didn't know," he looked at Eren with a smug look. 

"What do you mean I didn't know, did everyone else know before me," he tugged off his tie.

"Well I mean I guess, Historia and Ymir had always been close, it was just bound to happen. I mean the way they acted even when you guys dated, Friends don't act like that." Armin was already in a pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt.

Eren scoffed at Armin's comment.

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The school week seemed to drag on forever. Mikasa was still trying to distance herself from Eren, and for the most part, it seemed like it was going to work.

A girl that had been somewhat friends with Sasha began to hang out with her and Mikasa more. Mikasa didn't mind, but the girl was just so bubbly and didn't catch on when people wanted to be left alone.