Memories ~ Attack on Titan

Chapter Ten

Things went back to normal for Me after that night with Jean. I didn't go back out to practice with him, but he kept talking to me, i tried to make myself hate it but secretly I looked forward to seeing him. Reiner teased me about it when I told him, since Petra and Hange weren't here I had to have girl talks with someone, and Reiner was all too willing.
I walked into the dinning room for breakfast, i looked around before hopping to see Jean motioning me over, instead Eren waved at me signaling for me to sit with him. Eren was a great friend and I enjoyed every second I spent with him, Armin and Mikasa, even tho Mikasa always seemed like she just wanted me to leave.
I took a seat next to Eren and in front of Armin. "Hey guys, good morning." Armin gave me a bright smile, I loved Armin, he reminds me of the sun, so bright and happy all the time. "Good morning Rin!" Armin said happily. I looked over at Eren and Mikasa to offer them a smile too, Mikasa paid me no mind as usual and continued to eat her breakfast. I looked at Eren directly now who was also looking at me. He gave me a soft smile, "we're almost to graduation, are you ready?" I looked down, "yea I suppose so, I can't wait to see my dad again, I can't lie I really miss home." Eren brightened up, "yea! You'll have to introduce me to Captain Levi! And Comander Erwin!" I looked up at the boy and laughed, "good luck getting close to Levi, I don't even think he enjoys my company half of the time." This was meant as a joke but it made me feel uncomfortable to say that, suddenly I felt a firm pat on her back, it startled me and I turned around quickly almost hitting however was behind me,"yes? Reiner." I said pretending to be annoyed, I was always happy to see Reiner and he knew it. But Reiner however didn't smile back, he just walked away with Annie and Bertholot. I wrinkled my eyebrows and looked back at Armin and Eren, "what was that all about?" Eren asked particularly annoyed. I shrugged.
Reiner did act weird sometimes, but it's been getting worse recently.
Armin chimed in, "our final test is coming up! He's probably just on edge like the rest of us."
I wish I could believe that. Reiner sometimes acted like the big brother to Everyone, but then other times he acted like an 80 year old scout with PTSD.
After that l stood up, not mad at Armin but this whole situation just wasn't sitting right with me. "I think I'll head out guys. See you out there." My stomach was in knots. The final, Jean, Reiner, seeing my dad again. It was all too much right now.
—normal pov-

After a minute Eren stood up too. Mikasa looked up at him. "what are you doing?" She asked in her usual monotone voice. Eren looked over towards the door. "I'll be right back, stay here with Armin." He said before leaving the room. This caught the attention of Jean, who was silently watching from the other table. Jean had feelings for Rin, there was so denying that. And he found himself feeling protecting over her.
Rin was walking towards the training grounds when Eren stoped her. "Hey Rin." He said as he approached her. She stoped walking and turned to face him.

———Rin pov———

I left the dinning hall early just to get a little practice In before everyone arrived. I was thinking about graduation, it has been so long since I've seen my father. I started to remember all the times I would spar with Miche, I found myself pretending to be him when I was nervous, it helped my confidence.
Im still determined to be just like Levi, just as strong as him. Suddenly someone called my name.
"Hey Rin."
I stoped and turned around, I smiled at the person I saw in front of me, "oh hey Eren, what's up? I thought you were still eating."
Eren walked closer to me, closer than I expected, I took a step back. This felt weird.
"Do you need something?" I asked looking up at my friend.
"Yea, Rin, I want to tell you something. Before we both go to the Scouts and I don't get another chance to." My heart started racing.
Please don't Eren.
I started to feel a headache coming on. Eren looked at the ground but grabbed one of my hands, I let him but I was fully prepared to break his wrist if he did anything weird.
"Rin I, I don't want you to get hurt out there, outside the walls I mean. Those Titans, you've never seen one have you? What they can do to people?" With that I pulled my hand back, I felt offended by his statement.
Eren you fucked up. How dare you. I've lost more to them than you can imagine.
I looked up at him angry visible on my features, "what the hell is your problem, you think I don't know what they're like? Give me a break, my dad didn't protect me from shit I know the truth. Titans are dangerous but we have the power to fight back. Don't you dare insult me by trying to change my mind." Eren looked down at me, he looked shocked, the two of us made eye contact before Eren pulled me in for a hug. I didn't expect the sudden contact and gasped and felt my body tense up. But even tho I was tense, he didn't move. I don't hug him back, I was still pissed.
After a minute he pulled away, "I care about you Rin, please don't die." I felt my anger melt as his words. Eren really was a sweetie. I smirked, "nothing can kill Me."