Dream ꕥ Eren J.

┏°⌜ 087: Familiar

Ya'll the aot ending gave me DEPRESSION.
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"Yo. I got the supplies you asked me to get, father."

This voice...

Your heart immediately started to beat faster.

It's him. Eren.

Staring at him with wide eyes, you started to feel a mix of happiness and nervousness.
After all, you had no idea if he still knows who you are, or if his memories are completely erased as the whole story changed.
You seriously wanted to cry because you were so happy to see him again, especially in a better condition, but you had to act normal for now... but that was easier said than done.

"Ahh thank you Eren. You can put the box on the table."
Grisha said calmy

After taking off his shoes, Eren put the box on the table and then looked at you
"Who's this? One of your patients?"

When you two had eyecontact, you had a feeling your heart would explode. Sweat flowed down your forehead and pressed your lips together. You hoped for a different reaction when he saw you... it seems like he doesn't know who you are.
It hurts... yet you don't regret changing the past.

It's for the best...

Eren gets to live a long life.
But even if all of this is something you did achieve, it still pains your heart that all the memories you made with Eren and the others just vanished. The only one who remembers is you...

"You could say that. Well I just finished doing my job."
The Doctor replied to his son's question while taking a closer look at the supplies Eren got and placed on the table

"U-huh."
The brunette looked at you again, stepping closer and extending an hand
"Names Eren."

You flinch for a second, trying to get your emotions under control. Act normal, act like you just met him too.
"Uhm... Y/n."

"Oh dear y/n, would you like to stay for dinner?"
Carla, who was still sitting next to you, put her hand on your shoulder and smiled warmly

Looking at Carla, you couldn't believe how kind she is towards an stranger
"O-oh I am already thankful for-"

"Na-uh. I insist!"
The woman interrupted, still smiling. "You've had a tough day, y/n. It's the least we can do."

Feeling touched by Carla's gesture, you found it hard to resist her genuine kindness. Plus, the aroma drifting from the kitchen was making you realize just how hungry you were. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to accept the offer. And besides, maybe you get more information.

"Alright then." you replied with a shy smile.
"I would love to stay for dinner then. Thank you."

Mrs Jaeger beamed with joy and patted your back reassuringly.
"Great! You won't regret it, I promise."
Then she looked back at her son
"You'll be staying for dinner too, right?"

"Sure."
Eren plainly replied before walking to the kitchen to get a drink

This is perfect actually. You should try to get on good terms with them and perhaps gather more information about how things work in this place now.
And perhaps, you can maybe get closer to Eren again... but you know it'll never be the same.
It really does hurt, but at least he is happy now. He is okay. He is fine.
Eren can live a long life now without titans, without having to suffer so badly like he did before. That's what matters to you.

With joy and excitement, the woman clapped her hands together
"Hehe alrighty, then I'll do Schnitzel with potatoes. Sounds good?"

"Oh that sounds wonderful. Shall I help you?"
You nodded, trying to be polite as possible