anybody but you - eren jeager x y/n story

thoughts

the following day unfolded with the gentle aftermath of the party still lingering. sasha and connie, clearly feeling the repercussions of a night well-celebrated, found solace on the outdoor couch, the sun offering a soothing warmth. eren, lost in contemplation, sat nearby, his thoughts weaving through the events of the previous night.

connie, ever the curious one, couldn't resist breaking the quiet with a light-hearted question. "hey, eren, what's going on in that head of yours?" he asked, a mischievous grin playing on his face.

eren, seemingly absorbed in his thoughts, offered a small, enigmatic smile but remained silent. his gaze wandered, lost in reflections that connie couldn't quite decipher.

just as the silence threatened to stretch, the sliding door opened, and you stepped outside, the brightness of the day enhancing your vibrant presence. without a word, you joined eren on the couch, the two of you sharing the space with an easy comfort.

connie, ever perceptive, couldn't resist teasing. "ah, i see how it is. deep thoughts about someone special, huh?" he quipped, giving eren a playful nudge.

eren's subtle smile widened, and he glanced at you, the unspoken connection between you two resonating in the air. "maybe," he replied, a note of playfulness in his tone.

you, catching onto the conversation, chimed in with a laugh. "well, leave him be. we're all nursing a bit of a party hangover today," you remarked, casting an understanding glance at eren.

sasha, the comedian of the group, couldn't resist adding her trademark humor to the atmosphere. "well, well, well, now that the secret's out, no need for you two to be all awkward around each other anymore!" she declared, punctuating her statement with a playful elbow nudge directed at eren, then casting a mischievous grin in your direction.

eren, catching on to the playful joke, grinned back at sasha. "oh, so that's the deal? no more awkwardness?" he replied, his tone filled with mock surprise.

sasha leaned in, adopting a conspiratorial tone. "absolutely! the era of secrets and mysterious smiles is officially over," she proclaimed, earning a round of laughter from the group.

seizing the opportunity, eren playfully shifted closer to you, casually wrapping an arm around your shoulders. "how about now, sasha? is this the level of non-awkwardness you were hoping for?" he asked, a teasing smile playing on his lips.

sasha burst into laughter, giving an exaggerated nod. "much better! now it's all out in the open. no more secret-agent vibes around here!"

as they asked about the whereabouts of mikasa, jean, annie, and armin, i casually leaned back, taking a moment before responding, "mikasa and jean are knee-deep in wedding planning, hashing out all the nitty-gritty details. you know how meticulous mikasa can be. as for armin and annie, they decided to play explorers today, checking out the city and stumbling upon whatever catches their interest."

sasha, ever the one for a cheeky comment, raised an eyebrow. "wedding planning, huh? should we be concerned about mikasa's stress levels?"

eren chuckled, shaking his head. "nah, mikasa's got everything under control. she's practically a wedding-planning ninja. i'm sure she's just making sure every detail is perfect."

connie chimed in, "and knowing armin and annie, they'll end up discovering some hidden gems in the city. maybe they'll find a quirky café or stumble upon an art exhibition."

with the group sharing thoughts on potential wedding plans and joking about the eclectic discoveries armin and annie might make, the easy camaraderie among friends flourished. the day unfolded with a sense of spontaneity and excitement, the absence of some friends only adding to the anticipation of the stories they'd bring back from their respective adventures.