Always want to be WITH YOU || Reiner x Historia

Chapter 11

Today is Friday, and it's time for school holidays to change the seasons to autumn. We are free to shop for 3 days, and yes the cold air is quite piercing the skin. Maybe I'll buy a scarf to keep warm.

Luckily I had time to enjoy my summer time with Christa. Even though yesterday the air was starting to feel cold, complete with cloudy skies typical of the change from summer to autumn.

As Bertholdt said yesterday, I will try to ask Christa out. I was ready, don't forget to ask Bertholdt about my appearance, and he just nodded enthusiastically while giving two thumbs up.

"You look cool Reiner. I'd ask Annie out if she wants. You have fun with Christa."

I smiled proudly looking at myself in the mirror as big as myself leaning on the other side of the cupboard. I'm wearing a blue winter coat, and creme pants. A white scarf is also wrapped around my neck, this style suits me perfectly! Thank you to my new father who is willing to dress his adopted child in this rather luxurious outfit.

"You are the best, Bertholdt."

We clenched our fists and high-fived before parting ways. I immediately ran to the girls dormitory, asking about Christa's whereabouts. Just as I was about to sit and wait at the bench in front of the dorm, Christa came out with our classmate, Mina Carolina.

"Christa."

"R-reiner, what are you doing here?"

At first glance, I was stunned by Christa's appearance. She wore a simple white dress with a thick coat and a red scarf. With hair braided only at the bottom, then set aside on the left shoulder. Christa really looks cute!!!

I choked because I was holding back a smile, I couldn't if I had to hold my behavior from deviating from what it should be now. She really made my face heat up. I bet my cheeks are like ripe tomatoes by now!

Seeing that I suddenly became awkward and awkward, Mina seemed to immediately understand that I wanted to ask Christa out with me. She immediately let go of Christa's hand, and walked back slowly.

"Ahh! Christa, I'm sorry! I forgot that Thomas asked me out yesterday. I have to meet him soon. You go with Reiner, okay!!"

Mina immediately ran away, Christa looked panicked, "h-how about we go together?"

"I can't! We're going to stop by the bookstore and read until we get bored!!"

Well done Mina! I owe you one. I glance at Christa, she fiddles with her fingers, looking confused. I cleared my throat to clear my awkwardness, then held out my hand.

"C-can I hold your hand?"

Christa stared at my hand for a long time, before actually putting her tiny hand to be held by me.

"...Un."

We walked slowly towards the market. Because the hostel is in a remote forest, there will be soldiers with torches every 500 meters to light the way. So we won't get lost. It's also useful for security, in case an intruder intends to attack the dormitory or something.

"Be careful, there will be another soldier every 500 meters. Hold this little torch, so you don't trip."

I accepted the torch, not forgetting to tighten my grip on Christa's hand. "Thank you, sir!"

We went on a trip. I felt Christa's body tremble on her hands, she was afraid of the dark. "Don't be afraid, I'm here. I won't leave you."

Christa didn't respond, only brought her body close to my left arm, and lowered her head. The forest at night really looks pitch black, complete with this eerie atmosphere. The fireflies also didn't dare to come out because of the cold air, I held my torch slightly down so that the path where we were standing could be seen more clearly.