Perhaps, Love

009.

Eren waited patiently next to a café, hands inside the pocket of his coat jacket. A few hours before christmas and he decided to meet up with a special someone. It was a confident move, Mikasa could've read his letter and he still wants to see her despite the thoughts of her rejecting him.

A familiar figure captured his sight, wearing a beige trench coat along with the red scarf he gifted her. A smile automatically made its way up to his lips, grinning at the lady walking towards him.

"Sorry," She apologized as she stood in front of him. "My brother doesn't exactly trust me going out at night."

Eren shook his head. "It's all good. My apologies for inviting you out at night."

Mikasa smiled, mouth ready to say that it doesn't matter if its any time of the day as long as she gets to see his face. It was corny, but blame love for it.

"They're going to light up that big ass christmas tree near the mall," Eren said. He glanced at her and was taken aback at how intense Mikasa's gaze was. "I just thought maybe I could see it with you before we gobble up foods at home."

Green eyes went wide at the moment Mikasa wrapped her hands around Eren's arm. Despite being a nervous wreck and internally screaming, Eren initiated to walk.

"Let's go."

The mall is crowded, there's no doubt about that. 2 hours before it hits 12 o'clock, officially celebrating the 25th of December. Even though it was a bit early for lighting up the christmas tree, the christmas spirits of every individual are present.

"They really outdone theirselves this year. This is tall compared to last year." Mikasa commented, eyes glistening as she looked at the christmas tree with fascination.

Eren chuckled at her expression before inching his way a bit closer to her side. They picked the perfect place to watch, under the tree just a few feet away from the crowded people. It was a bit dim, but he could clearly see Mikasa's beautiful face.

Mikasa could feel Eren's warmth, snuggling to his side in a discreet manner. The crowd started to count down as the owner of the mall held the remote that controls the lights. Pairs of eyes fixated at the tree in front of them, yet their thoughts are thinking nothing but the person beside them.

"1!"
"MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!"

All of them clapped as soon as the christmas tree lit up. Eren looked down towards Mikasa, the reflection of the tree is clearly seen in her eyes. Before she could turn her head, Eren already looked at the tree again.

As the applause died down and people started to disperse from the tree, Mikasa glanced at Eren's side. With a deep breath, she tugged on his sleeve.

"Live your life without regrets." Her brother's words echoed on her mind.

"Yeah?" Eren responded.

"About the letter that you gave me..." Mikasa trailed off. Eren scratched his nape in embarrassment as he remembered the words he used in that letter.

Eren nervously shifted in his position, anticipating whether he'll be rejected or not. Mikasa sensed this and held his arm in an attempt to ease him, which worked immediately.

"You don't have to be nervous." Mikasa offered a smile. "You don't have to feel defeated because I feel the same way." she admitted shyly.

Mikasa looked down, the courage of looking straight into Eren's eyes were long gone.

"Even though love is unfamiliar to me, I like the way you make me feel all these things. You were always there, you always bring out the best in me. I hope I can do the same for you, I'll work hard. I'm willing to be corny just to show you how much I like you." Mikasa confessed. She bit her lip in an attempt to hide her growing smile. Finding the courage to finally face him, Mikasa held Eren's hands in between her small ones.