That Night In June | ATTACK ON TITAN X READER | AU

Chapter One: Happiness

For the first time in a long time, you didn't wake up to your parents' having a hissy fit or the reminder that death was playing Ding Dong Ditch at your doorway to life, so you were quite proud of yourself this morning. You had a full breakfast, you actually remembered to brush your hair, you didn't run into your parents at all and you made it to school somewhat on time. Today was a good day. So far. You dipped your fingers into the fountain in front of your school and sat down on the ledge. The water was cold despite the warm weather in September. Sadly, it did nothing for your nerves that felt like they were on fire. No matter how many times you tried to reassure yourself that today was going to be fine, a part of you knew it wouldn't. It was as if you could feel the eyes of your fellow peers on you. You knew they were staring. Everyone who lived in your district did.

"I didn't think you'd try to be early today."

Your best friend, Bonnie Moreo, stood behind you, hands on her hips. Her blonde hair was let down today and hung just below her elbows. She wore a beige cardigan and black leggings. "Did your mother kick you out of the house again?"

"No, I can't handle being in that house for more than twelve hours. Especially for dinner," you explained.

Bonnie hummed in understanding and sat down beside you as a sudden weight was pressed on your shoulders. "Well, if eating alone ever gets boring, you can pop over to our house, isn't that right, Bonnie?" Bonnie hummed again, obviously not fazed by the boy's antics. Clyde gave your shoulders a good pat before taking his place between you two on the fountain ledge. "So, how is our dear (y/n) doing today?" Clyde asked, amusement laced in his tone.

"I wanna die."

"Oh, that's nice."

Bonnie snorted. "You two suck."

Clyde placed one hand over your heart and another over his own as he leaned back, mouth wide open in fake offense. "If we suck, then why continue to hang out with us, dear sister?"

Bonnie narrowed her eyes at his hands. "Watch where you're touching, Creep."

Clyde moved his hand away and blew a raspberry at his "dear sister". "How rude. If (y/n) was uncomfortable, she'd be sure to tell her hero."

You raised an eyebrow. "My what?"

Clyde shook his head. "Oh, I get it. You prefer 'savior'?"

Clyde's hair was like Bonnie's, long, blonde, but tied up into a neat ponytail that hung off his left shoulder. He predicted that it would drive the girls crazy while you and Bonnie had other ideas. He wore a green hoodie with grey jeans. He did a little twirl when he noticed your stare.

"Like the new look? I bought them yesterday. I'm going for a fancy casual."

Bonnie raised her eyebrows. "How are hoodies and jeans considered 'fancy casual'?"

"You're forgetting a very important part. The hair."

Bonnie rolled her eyes.

Small groups of students had started to gather around the school entrance. You noticed that all of them seemed to either come from Rose District or Sheena District, based on the look and condition of their clothes. You searched the crowd, not sure what you were trying to find until you found it. You paused when your stare caught another's. Krista seemed to stop her conversation and looked a bit surprised to see you before smiling in your direction and giving you a small wave before resuming with her conversation. Bonnie and Clyde looked in her direction.

Bonnie just sighed while Clyde leaned towards the blonde goddess's direction. "Are you going to be okay today?" he asked, worry etched into his features.