𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐔𝐒

29

Eren scoffed slightly while he rubbed his left eye, and leaned back into his chair. "Is that why you've been screaming my name all night long?" A hint of amusement played on Eren's face as he let out a teasing tone while he waited for your response.

"What? No, I was just.." you started to say, but you could feel your cheeks growing with warmth and embarrassment. You tried to compose yourself, but the thought of Eren knowing about the truth of your dream sent a shiver down your spine. "I was just sleeping." You said, with hope that Eren would just drop this subject.

Eren stared at you, his gaze unwavering. He knew that there was more to your answer than what you were letting on. Your cheeks were a crimson color, clearly showing your anxiety while you gripped onto your trousers.

He had a feeling that your dream involved him in some way, but he decided to drop the conversation; he knew you would tell him in your own time. "Uh, huh. Anyways, you have to go with me to an event" Eren's voice broke the silent while he stood up from his chair.

Eren's words caught you off guard, with your curiosity growing. "Event? Where?" You asked, a mix of bewilderment shined in your voice while you slowly strolled to his desk. "A meeting. You were a suspect for the case." Eren said, while pointing at the folder of Jean's information.

Your mind raced with confusion as Eren mentioned a meeting relating a case with Jean. "A meeting? And I'm the suspect?" You quickly questioned with your voice tingling with fear and anger.

Your eyes slightly widened in surprise, and you felt your grip around reality tightening against you internally. The weight of Eren's words sank in you, making you slightly frozen. You were just a student in college, trying to build a social life and really just experiencing the college life that everyone mourns about. All of this fun, turned into a sacrifice for Eren's life.

"It's not really a trial, it's just a meeting between my family and Jean's." Eren confirmed, acting like that made the situation any better. "You just need to be there since my involvement with you."

Eren replied while he placed his palms against the wooden table. Confusion rushed through your mind as it became a cloudy mess. "So, I'm just there to chill?" You clarified, searching for understanding the situation that you were stuck in.

Eren nodded while he scratched the back of his neck. "It'll be fun. Plus, there's an after party." Eren smirkingly said while he tried to look for a bright side of this so called 'meeting.' You scoffed in disgust while you leaned into his face. "Just because I'll attend your stupid meeting, doesn't mean I'm going to party afterwards." You clarified with Eren, making no little room for negotiation with him. Eren's eyes met your determined eyes, acknowledging your presence to maintain control over your own choices.

"And who's going to drop you home after the meeting?" Eren questioned you, while slightly titling his head to the side. "I can get a lift from someone else." You responded, brushing off Eren's attempt in making you stay after hours for the party.

Eren scoffed at your bantering words while he licked his bottom lip. "And how are you going to do that when you're wanted by Jean?" Eren replied quicker than usual, clearly trying to get under your skin. Your frustration grew as Eren continued his relentless persuasion, but you weren't going to be let off that fast.

"You are going to drop me home then." You replied, by stabbing your index finger into his chest while you continued to maintain eye contact with him until you could blink.

Eren's eyes flickered with a hint of defiance. "Is that so?" He replied curtly with his voice dripping with irritation and amusement. "That's what I said." You declared firmly, leaving no room for miscommunication. Pulling your finger away from Eren's chest, you stood there waiting for his response.

"Fine." Eren firmly declared while slowly backing away from your face, and grabbing a notepad with a pen. Eren scribbled onto the piece of paper, clearly writing down something for you to keep. "This is my new number. If something happens when you're at home, call me immediately." Eren replied while he slid the small piece of paper to you, and putting away his pen.

"Thanks," you finally agreed, a small nod acknowledging his request. Despite his past actions on blocking you as soon as he gave you his dorm room number back when he was tutoring you, you slid the piece of paper in your pockets, debating whether to toss it away or keep it later.

"So, what do I wear to this—meeting?" You questioned Eren while fidgeting with your fingers. Eren observed your fidgeting, his eyes lingering on your nervous fingers. "A dress." He replied with a nonchalant shrug.

You couldn't believe how oblivious he was to your current situation. His lack of awareness made you even more filled with anger as the seconds ticked by. "I didn't bring one with me." You replied while dropped your arms to your sides in a rude gesture. Eren observed your motion and raised an eyebrow.

"I'll go tell Lucas to pick one out for you then." Eren replied while he grabbed his phone from his pocket, and began scrolling through options of dresses that could be your potential outfit for the meeting. "Wait! I'll pay—"

"No, you won't." Eren said while his eyes remained glued onto his screen, not even up to look at you. You rolled your eyes while letting out a slight sigh, and crossing your arms while you patiently waited for Eren to show you options of dresses. "Hm, how about this one?" Eren held his phone towards you, and revealed one option.

The dress was an elegant and sophisticated piece, crafted from a luxurious navy blue fabric. The dress gracefully draped to the floor, with the top part of the dress featuring a snug bodice that adorned with sparkling sequins that glittered under the lights of what the dress was taken in. As you held onto Eren's phone, you couldn't help but admit that Eren had pretty good taste in dresses, or fashion in general. "It's nice." You said while handing the phone back to Eren in acceptance of the dress.

"Glad you agree." Eren replied, his tone light and easygoing. He took the phone out of your grasp with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. The tension between you two had eased slightly, replaced with a more relaxed atmosphere.

"By the way, it's at 7:30 tonight." Eren calmly said while sliding the invitation card to you, as if we aren't going to the same place in the same vehicle.