𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙨 | 𝙀. 𝙅𝙚𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

«Are you sure you don't want me to drive you home? » Y/n smiled leaning her head back on the car seat.

«Yes, don't worry. I'm going with Armin, Eren, and Mikasa since we all live in the same city. »

«And when you come back? You told me but I forgot. » 

«17 January. What will you do during these holidays? » Alex found parking near Y/n's apartment but waited before opening the car door and turning to her.

«I don't know. Maybe I'll spend some time with my brother but mostly I'll work. I don't really like holidays. » 

«I noticed. » Alex never told her anything about his family, he mentioned a brother of his a couple of times but nothing more and she didn't dare to ask him. There was definitely a reason he never mentioned it. 

«I think they're quite useless. You're forced to be with your family and pretend you all love each other, exchange useless gifts just because it's Christmas. » He said with his brows drawn together and his lips pressed together. «But that's my family.  »

«I get it. Family is not always a blessing. »

«More like a curse sometimes. » They both laughed. Alex grabbed her hand and kissed the back of her hand and laid his cheek against it. 

«But I do really want you to meet my brother. » He whispered with a smile. «He's not that bad. »

«Really? »

«I think you'd really like him. And he'll love you. » 

«You're really blushing? » Y/n teased him and Alex hid his face from her, holding his laugh.

«Please! Don't make fun of me! » 

«I swear I'm not! It's adorable. » Oh her heart cracked, he was always so wonderful with her, and yet...

«But I don't want to waste your time. And you should take more time to rest so, please. »

«Don't worry about me. But wait you won't come over? » She asked and Alex shook his head pursing his lips. 

«I have a shift to do, I'm sorry... but I really wish I could come over, I'm tired. »

«Then I don't want you to be late, we'll see when I come back. But please, take care of yourself.  » Y/n gave him a slow stroke down his face and looked him straight in the eyes. She felt extremely guilty. Alex gave her a quick peck on her forehead, it had become a beautiful habit, before kissing her lips sweetly. 

«Be careful, okay? »  

As Y/n left his car and entered the building, Alex turned on the engine but his eyes couldn't turn away from the front door of the apartment building. He sighed and forced himself to drive away.  

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«Are you all ready? Did you take everything? » Mikasa asked looking at Eren, Armin, and Y/n who nodded in unison. The boys had arrived relatively early, Y/n thought she had more time but she was happy she managed to pack everything the night before. But she was tired. And anxious. 

How was she supposed to act with Eren? 

She was almost sure he remembered, that he wasn't drunk or high that night. And by how Alex had described it, Eren was 100% lucid. Or! He was just a wonderful actor. Fuck it.

Y/n put on her sunglasses to hide her bags under her eyes and let a sigh. 

«Io la mattina mi voglio svegliare elegante. » Y/n muttered while grabbing her suitcase and backpack, ready to leave. Eren and Armin turned to look at her confused.