Unforeseen Love - (Mikasa x Reader)

Shopping Expedition

-Mikasa's Perspective-
(Back in time when Mikasa is going to work out)

Section Commander Smith ended his long announcement. As soon as the audience left the premises I thought it was a perfect opportunity to work out. Not many cadets were nearby except for some, so I was comfortable enough to train outside because it was a nice, warm and peaceful day.
I hurried inside to change into my freshly cleaned clothes and so I returned outdoors with my training equipment just after I had done so.
I was only a few minutes in and I felt a strong stare attached to my body like velcro. I refused to look at the person therefore, I continued as I was.
The weird sensation still lingered for rather some time now.
I gave in and looked at the direction from where I was observed.
I managed to make eye contact with the figure.
Their face, fully red at the sight of me and their head quickly turned away, breaking our mutual gaze.

I must admit that was cute, despite being a bit weirded out at first.

Wait a second...
Isn't that the new cadet that came a week ago? I thought I might have recognised that hairstyle.

Unfortunately, I know nothing of their name, I'd happily be introduced. But how and when?
In any sort of manner, I hope one day I have a chance to speak to that precious face. I'll be certain of it. Well, I am honoured to have them around here in the military. I'm sure the others are too.

Anyways, I figured I might want to go shopping for dresses or maybe even a suit, preferably with Armin.
I don't want to make a bad first impression at the dance. I mean who knows who I'll be paired up with, it's a Masked Ball after all.

I decided to wrap up my time-consuming exercise.

-Time Skip-

The sky became dimmer and it was already late.
I sluggishly headed back to my room to take a well-rested nap. I didn't sleep so well last night due to all the cleaning we had to do.
I arrived in my comfort place and I flopped my worn-out body onto my velvety bed, drowning myself in the bedsheets.
Closing my heavy eyes, soon I dozed off to sleep.

-Y/n's Perspective-
(Back in the present)

To my surprise I awoke early, no one stood by my side this time.
If only Sasha wasn't under house arrest, I would have probably had a trail of crumbs on my bedsheets.
I change into the unwashed clothes that I have worn for a few days now.
I was too unbothered to get new clean ones.

Should I go shopping for the dance today? I don't think I have much work to do, so why not go with one of the Commanders, I'll feel more comfortable that way.
I'll go with administrator Hange Zoë I assume she may not have many duties either, I'll have to ask them.

I rushed to their office with joy and I knocked on their enormous, wooden door with her name printed on it in gold font.
"It's me, soldier y/n."
"Come in!" They replied in enthusiasm.
I creaked the door open.
"I was wondering: if you have time that is, are you able to go shopping with me, so I can have a new piece of clothing prepared for the dance?
It would mean a lot to me..."

I need to impress her. I need to impress Mikasa.
The thoughts of the woman surrounded my head.

"Well, why not, of course I can. I do have very minimal work. Considering the very positive feedback I have received from chief Ackerman. I'll go with you, you deserve it, cadet."
I jumped up and down, stomping the ground in pure excitement.
"Hey hey hey! Calm down wild horse! Don't get too hyper now. You tryna impress someone or something?"
She teased me. My palms became sweaty and my face warmed up, I stayed mute.
"I'm only pulling your leg, come on let's go!"
She gave me a wide smile from ear to ear and I sighed in relief.

We exited the property. Sooner or later, we had set foot in the immense galleria.
It was filled with the most sublime attire and up to standard jewellery. We roamed around store to store with utter astonishment. In every parlour we encountered, we had to drag our dropped jaws everywhere we went.

-

After many rejections of dreary garments, we found the one.

We spotted something that could potentially make me the centre of attention.
I tried on an alluring, white button-up shirt, see-through in the very slightest. On top, a black lace corset that traced my curves in the most appealing way. Milky white gloves that go down to my wrists, the feeling of its silky material is extraordinarily soothing.
Followed by, coal-black trousers that had a singular silver chain hanging down from the side of it. Let's not forget, the umber leather belt that is accompanied by, a slender pearly buckle making it an eye-catching detail to the apparel. Not to mention, the blazer, also black, along with fine white stripes, complementing the ensemble in the most enchanting way. Second to last, to complete the astonishing look, jet black, lustrous ankle boots that are in top-notch condition. Last but not least, a golden mask covering only the top half of my face finishing off as the 'cherry on top'.

This will hopefully please the eye of the women I desire to be with most.

The boss Zoë applauded and cheered, staring at me up and down in even more shock than they were before.
"Wow..." She stuttered.
"Deep apologies, you look amazing cadet. Now if you don't mind, I'll pay for the full price."

They want to pay fortunes worth of this attire? For me? No. I will not. I cannot accept the offer. It's too kind of her.

"Commander! At least let me pay half."
I responded without delay.
Luckily they agreed. I changed back to my sweatly old clothes and so we paid half and half for the extravagant items.

We finally left the area after hundreds of hours of wandering about trying to find the best outfit possible.
I froze.
In the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of a blond boy with a lady.

I had a gut feeling Mikasa would be here.

Shoot.

Yet again, flustered, my face warm and submerged in sweat. I paced faster as if my life depended on it, I definitely wouldn't want her to see me like this, again.
Hange took notice of my fast movement.
"Is something the matter cadet y/n?"
I slowed down and took a few deep breaths,
"No mam, I can assure you everything is fine."
I attemped to change the subject.
"I appreciate your help with the wonderful costume. Thank you so much."
They still seemed a bit concerned in spite of that, she chose to ignore my whole act. "My pleasure."

The blood-red moon rose up and the stars fell in the brightly lit sky, crickets hopped about and chirped. A gentle breeze played with my hair. It was so tranquil it felt almost unreal.
Leader Hange Zoë and I, took a horse and cart back to the citadel as we were too dead on our feet to continue our long walk.
At long at last we returned back to our unilluminated rooms, giving out deep sighs of reassurance.

I changed into fresh clothing. Throwing my previous ones onto the floor, and leapt onto my bed hugging my duvet as tightly as I could, imagining a human body.
Imagining Mikasa's warm body embracing mine.
I was unable to fall asleep, I tossed and turned, I struggled to rest.
That bewitching woman doesn't seem to banish me from my thoughts. Mikasa...She's all I think about and I hardly even know her.

Come on now y/n stop fantasizing over some comrade you didn't even introduce yourself to.

I checked the time, 1am already?
I wonder if Eren's awake, I haven't spoken to the poor guy since forever.
Maybe now is not the best of times but, I disregarded that fact and I knocked silently on Yeager's hard wood door, in hope of no body else arousing.
"At this time?" He stammered under his breathe.
"Who is it?"
To my bewilderment he was still awake.
"It's me, Y/n." I quietly answered back.
"Come in." He said in a very raspy and tired voice. I sat down on his bed.
"So...What's keeping you up so late at night?" He stated, still in extreme fatigue.

-

Habitually, I blabbered on and on about Mikasa until I eventually grew tired of my own words.
Eren drowsed-off no longer listening.
I laughed.
"Sleep tight Eren, night."

I was back into my dormitory and wrapped myself up in my bedding.
My mind blank and too fogged up to think anymore, ultimately I closed my enervated eyes and fell alseep.