This is my first fan fiction so I'm not sure how long it'll be or if it'll be any good. Since its my first FF I decided to write a high school AU about my OTP. Ereri. Possible Smut in the future.
Eren's POV
I winced as another fist connected with my jaw. It's not like I wasn't used to it; this was something that I had to deal with almost daily.
Since the day I had "come out of the closet," I had been enduring both physical and emotional pain. Anti-gay slurs being slung at me from left and right every day as I walked the halls of Maria High School.
My mouth filled with blood as his fist collided with my face once more but I refused to stoop to Jean's level.
Jean was a horse-faced prick of a jock who looked down on anyone he felt was inferior to him (which was almost anyone who wasn't on the football team).
Rumors flew about Jean being gay with his "best friend" Marco Bodt but nobody had the gall to confront him.
"Fight back Jaeger or I'll beat the faggot out of you."
I bit my lip to keep from spewing my offensive thoughts to Jean and a bitter metallic taste invaded my mouth as I endured the blows now coming in contact with my abdomin. Jean released me as we heard the door to the boys bathroom creak open. I noticed a smug smirk glaze over Jeans lips as he saw Armin step into view.
"Here to take care if your faggy little boyfriend? Huh, Artlet?" Jean taunted as he shoved my best friend, walked past him, and stepped out into the hall.
"Eren?!" Armin screeched as I collapsed into a defeated heap on the bathroom floor.
"I'm alright, swear." I quickly answered, hating to see any worry in my best friends eyes. "Just a few bumps and bruises." I chuckled weakly trying to ease the blondes worries and calm him down.
I knew he wasn't convinced but he let it go and simply shuffled over and helped me to my feet.
"We need to hurry and get to class. You've already missed the last two periods Eren." Armin preached as he helped me clean myself up and make myself look at least semi-presentable.
The walk to class was silent but not awkward. It was never awkward with Armin. Our silent moments were always... comforting.
I've known Armin for as long as j could remember. He's always been there for me and never pushed me when I didn't want to be pushed. For that reason exactly is why I am glad Armin was the one to find me. He would understand. He would listen when and if I ever wanted to talk but he also wouldn't make me talk before I as ready.
I was snapped out of my thoughts as Armin and I stopped in front of our classroom. I was late. Really late. Really, super, I-shouldn't-even-bother-showing-up late.
Arming opened the door and stepped in ahead of me.
"Mr. Artlet, you spent quite some time in the restr-, oh Eren, nice of you to join us."
I felt my face flush and my cheeks burn crimson as the entire class stopped packing up for the day and turned their attention towards me.
"I'd like to see you after class Mr. Jaeger."
