(REWRITING IN PROCESS)
Reiner grips my hands a little tighter. "I...I like you. A lot," he stammers. "You're on my mind all the time." He looks down at his lap, shaking his head before looking up at me again. "I know it sounds crazy, but... I think...
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Present: Age 22
Mikasa, Jean, Connie, and Armin talk in mindless chatter as we walk through the building on our way to the conference room. I've had time to emotionally prepare for this moment but it still doesn't feel like enough.
Jean causes me to jump a little, catching me off guard as he throws his arm around my shoulder. "Don't worry Blair. Me and Connie got your back if Reiner tries anything."
I try to hide the smile creeping on my lips. "You guys can stop with the smothering, I'm fine." I say, rolling my eyes as I pretend to be annoyed.
"Okay, but we're going in first to scoop out the area." Connie says just before he walks in with Jean.
I roll my eyes with a little smile before following behind them.
Reiner's scent immediately attacks my senses as I step into the room. I don't know how to describe his scent, but I just know it's him.
Throughout the meeting I can feel Reiner's eyes on me. He doesn't even bother to pretend he isn't looking. Someone should tell him to draw a picture, it will last longer.
There's a rapid knock on the door before Connie gets up to open it. We all turn to look to see who is interrupting.
Hitch salutes before speaking. "Sorry to interrupt. Commander Hange and Captain Levi, your immediate presence has been requested as Annie Leonhart has awakened."
There's a loud screech as Armin pushes his chair back with a hard force. He stands, bowing his head before turning to walk out at a brisk speed. There's a moment of awkward silence as everyone awkwardly glances at each other.
Hange stands, gathering her files together on the table. "Thank you Hitch, We'll be there in a second. I guess the meeting is over for today. Everyone's dismissed." Hange gives a curt nod before turning to leave the room with Levi.
"Oh great, another Marleyan spy. Just what we needed." Mikasa murmurs under her breath before getting up.
I stay seated, letting everyone exit the room first.
"Can I talk to you for a second?"
I look up to see Pieck, which is surprising since we never had a conversation before. I nod, curious to hear what she has to say.
She takes the seat next to me. "I think what Reiner felt—"
I groan, dragging my hands down my face. "Pieck, please I can't do this right now. Things are already hard enough as it is." I place my hands on the table, moving to stand up.
She reaches out, gently grabbing my arm. "Wait, please hear me out."
I let out a reluctant sigh before slumping into the chair again. "Fine."
"I believe what Reiner felt for you was real, he talks about you all the time. How he wishes he met you at a different time and that you're the love of his life. I believe his feelings for you have always been real but things just got complicated because of the mission."
