I'll Catch You if You Fall [Springles]

Chapter Two [ Connie ]

Authors Note// I received a few comments saying that I should write more, so here Ya go!

[Connie]

His hands shook as he stared at the paper on his hands, anticipation and excitement clear in his expression. He walked next to his two friends, a dumb smile on his tanned face.

His friend, Eren, gave him a pat on his shoulder, laughing."Way to go Connie. Your first number in.. How long?"

Connie glared at the brunette, shrugging."I dunno, but it doesn't matter. I have a number now, don't I?"He waved the piece of paper in Eren's face, grinning.

Armin chuckled along with Eren, smiling as always."Don't listen to what Eren says, he's just jealous that girls don't find him charming in the slightest."

Eren crossed his arms, huffing."Girls do find me charming!"

"The only girl to ever find you charming is Mikasa, and she's your sister."

Connie had to hold back a laugh, which was hard, considering he so badly wanted to scream and the top of his lungs,'I GOT A NUMBER!'

"You're really killing my vibe, Armin."

"The only thing I'm 'killing' is your self esteem, which I apologize for, but it can't be helped."Armin sneered at Eren, watching as the brunette's face grew even more evident with anger.

Connie sighed."Eren, could you please just congratulate me on getting that girl's number? "

Eren scoffed, letting out a agitated groan."Fine. Good job, Connie.."

Armin turned away from Eren, smiling as he stared ahead of the trio.

Connie's cheeks warmed up."Thank you, Eren."

"Tch, don't mention it.."

"Did you even get her name, Connie?"Armin asked, gently taking hold of Connie's arm.

Connie's eyebrows raised slightly, but quickly ignored the notion Armin had just done."Her name's Sasha. She seemed real interested in me--"

"Probably just feeling bad for you.. She could tell you're horrible with girls and gave you her number out of pity."Eren made a fake crying noise, wiping away at his 'tears'."I cry every time!"

Connie teeth clenched."Can you stop being a jerk? At first I thought that maybe you were just teasing me, but now it seems like you're actually jealous of me.

Armin nodded in agreement.

"I'm not jealous, I'm just-- surprised you got a number before me!"

"So, you're jealous?"Armin retorted, furrowing his eyebrows.

"God--! No I'm not jealous!"

Connie just nodded."Whatever you say, Jaeger."

Armin sighed."Eren, if you want a number, we can maybe stop by a park and see if any hot guys are there."

Eren's face grew red with embarrassment."PhF, I don't want to get a number from a guy.."

"Really? I doubt it, to be completely honest, Eren."Armin's blue eyes flicked to Connie's, leaning in close to his ear and whispering,"Eren is currently in the closet."

Connie just nodded, again, not sure how to respond."Eren, if you want a guys number, it's okay. I won't judge."

Eren only grew angrier."I don't want to get a number! Especially from a guy! Whatever, I'll see you two later. I'll walk home by myself!"He turned down a street, Armin quickly following behind him.

"Sorry, Connie! I promised Eren's mom I'll make sure he'll make it home! Call me later and tell me how that thing with Sasha goes!"

Connie waved, disliking the loneliness that had already taken over him. He turned back towards his own home, walking slowly.

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The summer heat pounded against him heavily, but the few trees that were on his way home provided some shade. He was in desperate need of water.

Connie's eyes lit up when he saw his own home in sight. He ran to the front door, opening it and falling onto a nearby sofa.

His head turned towards a picture of his family, a sad smile on his face.
He walked over to the picture, holding it in his hands and rubbing the frame softly."Hey, guys. I got a number.. Hehe, finally."Connie put the picture down, taking out the slip of paper Sasha had giving him.

Connie took out his phone, slowly dialing Sasha's number and taking in a deep breathe.

Ring.

Ring.

Ring.

"Hello?"Sasha said, confusion in her voice.

"Hey!"Connie beamed."It's that guy you met over there at that one restaurant."

Sasha didn't respond until a few seconds. 1, 2, 3.."Oh yeah! Connie, right?"

Connie nodded, acting as if Sasha could see him."Yeah. You're Sasha, right?"

"Mhm.. Honestly, I didn't think you'd call me. You seemed a bit- shy.."

Connie's cheeks grew warm: a vibrant red."Well, I'm calling you right now, aren't I?"he laughed, sitting down on the floor of his home.

"Yeah, yeah. So.. I'm guessing you're going to ask me out on a date?"

The boy gulped, nodding once again."Y-yeah! I wanted to know if maybe you wanted to go out with me to maybe.. Bowling?"

"Sure! I love bowling!"

"Alright! How about.. Um, next Saturday?"Connie looked at his Callander. Sunday, yeah.. That way I can prepare for our date. Maybe get a bit of advice from Armin and Eren.

"Sure. I'll see you then. I'm sorry, I'd really love to talk, but I'm kinda busy right now. I'll call you back later! Bye, Connie!"

"Bye.., Sasha!"He quickly pushed end call, swallowing hard. His heart pounded so hard he could hear his pulse in his ears.

"God, what's wrong with me?"