Erens pov-
After Erwin came upstairs, everything happened quickly. Grace and I went downstairs and were immediately pushed outside to wait for the cars to take us to the carpet. We got in the last car with Jean, Historia, Rhiner, and Annie. Erwin sent a final text to tell us what order and who we were going with. We got last, which is not what I asked for, but whatever.
All four of them snapped their heads back to look at us. "So what's your big plan tonight, Yeager?" Jean said with a smirk. Yeah, I would like to know as well, "the small blonde beside me looked up. Well, I guess you'll have to find out; best for last," I was all I could say before looking back down at my phone.
Aot ticklers (THE group chat with everyone)
Construction- Wait, once we get off the carpet, will there be a bar/ food
Sash- I was wondering the same thing
Mr. Erwin- Yes.
Jean- excellent.
Levi the freak- don't forget JJK will also be here tonight and are going on right after Eren; no blackouts, no yelling, and don't embarrass us once we get to our table.
I put my arm around Grace; I could tell she was worked up and stuck in her head. I hope she doesn't kill me when we get back. I looked over the seats and saw Annie and Rhiner as far apart as possible; I hoped they knew they had to walk out together. What caught my eye was Jean and Historia were close, exchanging words that seemed to mean something.
Graces pov-
Before the cast got out, everyone was herded like cattle in the cars. I saw the first group get out and walk up the stairs. Levi and Hange were the first to get their picture taken and go into the so-called "holding zone" before the cast all went out.
Eren and I were the last ones to get out of the car. Eren went first and held out his arm for me to grab. As soon as I stood on the ground, it felt like a million cameras were going off. We walked up the stairs to see everyone slowly going on the carpet. The flashes met everyone; I saw Peter and Adelie go one with the crowd going crazy. I was hoping the same for Eren and me, but I had no idea what he would say.
Finally, it was our turn; I froze. Eren grabbed my waist and led me out. I thought the flashes were terrible before, but I couldn't see anything. From those five minutes, I remember Eren holding on to me for dear life and smiling as much as I could. When we reached the end and I saw everyone head to the bar and food, an interviewer stopped us.
"So, can you tell us why you are here together tonight? None of the other pairs felt like y'all," the tall brunette said. I couldn't even respond; I just looked at Eren the whole time, waiting for his words. "I'm glad you asked. Grace and I are together as a couple; this does not affect the show at any point."
I looked over at the crew standing to the side with shocked faces. I hoped mine didn't look the same. A hoard of people ran over to start filming. Eren looked at me and scooped me into a kiss before I knew what was happening. "Grace, when did y'all finally get together? This is news to everyone; we have never seen y'all together before. I looked at the camera finally. "Well, a lot more goes on behind the screens than y'all think; Eren and I have been more than something far more than we knew. Eren has always been there for me; I would have it any other way".
" Thank you, Eren, for sharing. We look forward to hearing more about how you feel about the people behind you," the beautiful brunette said before walking away. Eren grabbed me, and we headed for the rest of the cast. I immediately split off and headed toward the bar; I couldn't believe he said we were a "couple." "Dry martini, with extra olives" was all I could spit out to the poor bartender.
