Complications Throughout Generations

Chapter 88

Eren's POV:

Not hearing from Levi or Jean was one thing, but the rest of our friends? That took us by surprise. I know it's a messy situation but god forbid I want to try something out. I know I love Levi, it's nice to know he finally had the balls to tell me the same when it was too late. What if I don't want to sit around and wait for someone who's going to continuously go back and forth? Mikasa knows what she wants. I know what I want, and that's to feel loved and appreciated for once.

Mikasa and I were holding hands in the hallway and that earned a lot of stares.

"I didn't know she broke up with Jean," I heard someone whisper.

"I heard they fucked at Historia's," another said.

We didn't. But we did do other things. Sex was out of the equation that night. I'm not stupid enough to have sex with someone while I'm intoxicated. That's just wrong. Even though I knew Mikasa wanted that, I wouldn't allow it. I respect her far too much.

"Maybe we should go to your house instead today," Mikasa said.

"Probably a better idea."

Yes, I'd say we're official. It's been over a week. So imagine being avoided by all of your friends for that long. I was somewhat annoyed that they weren't happy for us but at the same time, I could see how this upset everyone. So I ask myself the question, am I wrong for wanting to be happy or are they wrong for not wanting me to happy. Haven't decided quite yet.

I had my English class. This one has definitely been painful with Levi sitting in front of me and Reiner sitting behind. He's the only one that's talked to me. He's probably too distracted by the fact that Historia picked Ymir over him to even care about the mess I've made.

I took my seat and stared at the door as I waited for Reiner or Levi to walk in. I was lucky when it was Reiner first. He set his bag on the ground and took out a pen and last night's homework.

"What's the status, Jaeger?"

"10 days and counting."

"It's been that long? You'd think they'd get over it by now."

"Of course Connie and Sasha would be defending Jean. It's not like I haven't tried to help him with Sasha for who knows how long." My tone was riddled with sarcasm. "And Historia? Really? She's the one who told me to take a girl up there in the first place."

"In her defense, you didn't have to do anything with Mikasa."

"Of course you'd defend her."

"I'm just shocked you had it in you. Looks like I was right, you still do have that evil spirit in you." He smirked. I groaned and leaned back in my chair.

Finally, Levi walked in the door. He's simply pretended like I wasn't here. I don't blame him. I remember some of the things I said to him that night. I'd hate me too. He took out The Age of the Titans from his bag and flipped to the page he was on. I tried to lean over a bit so I could see. He was reading about the Female Titan. Annie. How she brutally murdered his squad. How she kidnapped me in her mouth.

I leaned back to Reiner and flicked my head towards Levi so he could see what to look at.

"Annie." I whispered.

While paying attention in class, I was simultaneously watching Levi read. He was flipping pages at a rapid pace. Fast reader I guess.

I still don't understand how he doesn't have his memory back. Or Armin. But that's another story. Is there something I haven't remembered myself? Did I set up a specific way for Levi to remember? If it wasn't Furlan and Isabel, or meeting me, what is it? I opened my notebook to a clean page and started to jot down some theories.

- sex

That's probably a really dumb theory but we're going to go with it.

- Kuchel dying

That's really messed up but so is Levi's brain. But still, Jesus Christ, what is wrong with me?

- fist fight

I never fought back. Not then, not now. Although I technically did cost him his leg. Maybe some physical action will bring back some memories.

- my death

I hope not. But I wouldn't be surprised if my dumbass did that. I'm dumber than Connie sometimes I swear.

- confess

Confess. I keep telling him how I felt about him back then but not now. That's probably it. It's so simple. I probably thought it would've happened sooner. But I'll have to hold off. I need to try this relationship with Mikasa once and for all. It's been so long.

Who knows, maybe I could fall in love with her.