"I wonder what IS behind these walls," you said as you and Armin were sitting on the grassy field staring up into the sky to merely catch up on this week's events.
"You know you really aren't sure unless-
"Last one there has to chalk up wood for a whole week," Eren tags us and heads for the house.
You and Armin continue your storytelling while Mikasa awaits Eren at the doorstep. You or Mikasa always win either way, so this was pretty much repetitive.
Days seem to go by faster now for some reason. Life has been different. Life was always different for me specifically, but I couldn't help it. Usually, by this time, Armin goes back home but I convince his mom to stay over. It was our mom's birthday tomorrow so I wanted everyone to be there. It was funny because it was also Erens birthday not too long ago. He's such an Aries. I couldn't believe my brother turned 10 which makes me feel even older as I was turning 15 in December.
As the oldest of the friend group, I usually tend to make most of the decisions, along with my best friend Armin of course. With him, time stopped. I felt at peace with him, probably because he was the closest in age to me. But we always looked out for each other. Er- actually for Eren, I should say. But today was not about us it was about Mom. Because of what happened a couple of years back, Mom doesn't celebrate her birthday anymore, which saddens me the most. But now with Dad and Eren things were a bit different.
"Happy Birthday Mrs.Jeager" was heard from the doorpost.
"Thank you very much Miss Ackermann and to you too Mr. Arlert." They smile.
"Let's light some candles" you add as Mom brings out her favorite dish, alfredo pasta, and garlic bread.
"Ooooh we're gonna eat good tonight," you said with a giggle but were interrupted by a sudden knock at the door.
"Don't forget your leaving toni-"Mom retorts before being cut off.
"Oh Hey Dad, how was work?" Eren and I say in tandem.
"Great, just the usual, wanted to get back in time for your mother's birthday dinner of course." He says to Mom with a kiss, as he took off his jacket and neatly placed it on the rack with the rest.
"Made it just in time then, here sit next to me!" you quickly exclaim before Eren has a chance to take it.
He chuckles, as he sees the warm plate left at the table just for him.
"Made it just as you like it, with extra cheese." You smile back
He pats my head and gives me a warm smile, "Thank you, my love." he says in exchange.
"Didn't know the whole gang was going to be here though, how are you guys?"
Armin and Mikasa exchanged glances, signaling which one was going to go first.
"Im doing great Mr.Jeager."
"And your folks?" Grisha added.
"They're good, just working."
"Glad to hear it, and you Mikasa, Eren still getting into trouble?" He said it, almost as a statement than a question.
"Yup didn't miss much."
"Hey?! I-" Eren yells from across the table
you throw your rolled-up napkin at him.
"Can you stop yelling?! You're gonna blow my eardrum out for Christ's sake, I already have to live with you every day. Can we just have this day for Mom?"
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RomanceAs you become family with the Jeagers, time starts to change. Your mom, being married to Mr.Jeager, meant that you can now leave your past behind. New life, family, and friends. However, the past manages to keep seeping through the cracks. Talk of a...
