Complications Throughout Generations

Chapter 73

Eren's POV:

Tonight is Winter Wonderland. I thought I looked pretty good. I wore all black with a white tie. Thought I should add some color. Plus, I know Levi's favorite seems to be black and white so maybe he'll notice that.

"Eren!" My mom called from the kitchen. "Are you ready to go, sweetheart?"

"I'll be down in a minute!" I parted my hair just right and snapped and pointed at myself in the mirror with approval. Once I left my room, I saw my dad coming up the stairs. "How do I look?" I smiled.

"Like a fine, young man." He nodded with an approving smile. "How're you feeling?" This has been a commonly asked question now. My actual answer? Not great. But I try to think of the positives.

Next thing I knew, I was in the car with my mom as she drove me to the middle school.

"You look very handsome." She smiled.

"Thanks. I can't wait to see what Jean's wearing." I laughed. I know he's going to look real funny in all white.

"Be nice, Eren."

It settled in a little more that I actually had my parents past 10 years old. I allowed us all to have normal lives. I was happy that I had a family. We all had families again.

She pulled up to the entrance where multiple kids were getting out of cars. I waved goodbye and went inside to the cafeteria where Winter Wonderland was being held. There were Christmas decorations everywhere. That made me remember I need to get my friends Christmas presents. The only thing I know I'm 100% getting is a red scarf for Mikasa. A new beginning is what it'll symbolize. A new chapter. I looked up and saw Sasha already raiding the snack table with Connie next to her. He must not have asked her due to their uncoordinated outfits. Sasha had a spring green dress on with white converse. She looked really nice. Connie is probably drooling. He's wearing black dress pants, a white button up, and a Star Wars Christmas tie. I still wonder when Connie is going to tell Sasha how he feels. Which made me wonder if he actually felt this way back then. We all knew they were close, but we didn't exactly get the inside scoop on their relationship. Here's your second chance buddy.

"Hey Eren," Sasha waved as she shoved a handful of barbecue chips in her mouth. Connie looked past her and waved as well. "Hey guys!" I turned around and saw the rest of the group walking over. I was fully prepared to laugh at Jean but my smile fell once I noticed he looked good. God damn it. He had white dress pants with a white button up but had a black tie that complimented Mikasa's long sleeve but short length, black dress. They looked great. It looks like she even did her makeup. Next to them was Armin and Annie. Armin nervously asked Annie and she shockingly said yes. Didn't see that coming. Mikasa explained to me that they ended up together in the end. It must be the Jean and Mikasa effect. Annie knows who he'll be later in life. Because I cannot imagine Annie ever liking Armin when he's as shy as he is. Historia walked in between Ymir and Reiner, who had Bertolt at his other side. While Historia wore bright pink, Reiner wore purple and black and Ymir wore red. I remember both of their infatuations with Historia. May the best win I guess. We all stood in a close circle and complimented each other. The music was playing songs we all knew from the radio. Half of us were too cool to dance while the other half was begging us. I feel like the two groups are quite obvious.

"You look nice." Mikasa said.

"So do you. You and Jean look great together."

"You think?" She blushed.

I'm honestly glad that Mikasa's heart went right to Jean instead of me once she got her memories back. She also could've tried to have a second chance. Then I remembered the last conversation we had.