How You Really Are | Jearmin

Part 2 | Chapter 2

Everything was going according to plan, Armin and Mikasa got together to go to Eren's house to see how he was doing and also Historia.

They weren't the most sure how to face such a situation but they knew well that they had to be there for them and they would not lack in such a thing.

When they knocked on the door of Eren's house, the one who received them was Carla.

"Guys, hello," she greets them with a smile, however the sadness in her and in that house were palpable in the environment.

"Hello. We came to see how everything was, if you're okay." Mikasa speaks.

"Guys, thank you very much, it's been a hard time for everyone," she speaks sweetly. "I'm sure you're worried, yesterday Eren stopped using his phone completely. It's the first time I've seen him do that since we gave him one."

"Yes, he hasn't been responding to our messages, that's why we wanted to know if everything was in order."

"Well, they're the best they can be. They eat well but don't get out of bed much, they need this time to recover."

"I'm sure Grisha will know how healthy it is to leave things like this before it starts going out more, right? He's alright?"

"Yes, he is, we deal with it. Zeke will also come around some time to help the situation."

"It will surely help a lot, I think Eren needs all of you now."

"Yeah but he's not getting much of that right now, I think he needs time alone. Don't worry, when they have to leave we will help them do it, we will not let them stay there forever without being able to heal."

"We understand, sometimes it is necessary to have time for yourself before receiving external help. We just wanted to let you know that we are here, whenever you need us you can call us and we will respond to help."

"Thank you very much, I'll let you know."

"Could you give this to Eren? I made it for him, it's his favorite. The foods we love the most serve a little in bad situations, even if it seems silly." The blond extends a covered container, where his best friend's favorite cake resided. "I'll bring more for the whole family tomorrow, if that's okay."

"Thank you, that's very sweet, Armin."

"We'll leave him for now, we wait for news," says Mikasa. "We are sorry for your loss and wish you the best." They bow their heads slightly.

"It's really appreciated." She gives them a little hug, teary-eyed, and waves them off. Armin and Mikasa left half hugging after that, the atmosphere was so heavy.

Eren saw them when they were leaving, from his bedroom window, however he didn't find himself able to say or do anything. He wasn't ready to leave his house, talk to people, and go on with his life.

"Who was that?" Asks his girlfriend.

"Mikasa and Armin... Maybe I'll send them a message later." Though they both knew that wasn't true.

"Excuse me," Carla knocks on the door.

"Forward."

"Excuse me." He goes inside. "Armin and Mikasa just came to ask how you are, they want to know if you are okay. "

"Then we'll let them know yes," says the blonde.

"They respect that you need your space, although they said that whenever they need them you can just call, they want to help."

"We know." Eren's tone sounds nostalgic.

"Armin brought this, he baked it himself, he knows it's your favorite. Hopes it can make you feel even a little better," she offers, and the green-eyed hesitates for a moment before taking it in his hands.