Missing Keys

Chapter 10

Saturday, only a day away from probably the biggest recital Armin will ever attended. Sun light reflected off the piano which annoyed Eren because it was getting into his eye. He drew in his sketchbook while Armin played the piano. Even though they did that everyday they never got tired of it. They never got tired of each other or the same songs that Armin played over and over.

Eren sketched random lines and circles as Armin played The River Flows Through You. Armin was stressing over the recital, telling himself he would mess up somehow even though Eren would tell him that he wouldn't.

He stopped half way through the song, "I messed up again!" He yelled out and ran his fingers through his hair. Eren glanced up from the paper. He set the sketchbook aside and stood up, he walked over to Armin and stood behind him.

"Show me where you messed up." He said. Armin raised his hand and pointed at the sixth line. "I always mess up on this part." Armin said and drew his hand back into his lap. Eren bent down and picked up the black music folder from off the floor and flipped through the pages, he found the song. He handed the music sheet to Armin, "Play this, you need a break from this song." He said and sat down beside Armin.

Armin looked down at the music sheet and smiled. Oh how Eren loved to see his smile. "You really like this song." Armin remarked and looked up at Eren with those eyes of his. Bright blue eyes, they remind Eren of the ocean.

"Do you want me to sing?" He asked and tucked a lock of blond hair behind his ear. Golden hair, such soft, beautiful hair. Eren nodded eagerly like a puppy. He placed the music sheet over top of the last song and cracked his knuckles before playing. Armin licked his lips before singing.

"Wise men say only fools rush in. But I can't help falling in love with you."

Eren moved in a little closer and watched Armin. He looked at Eren for a second then glanced back at the piano.

"Shall I stay. Would it be a sin. If I can't help falling in love with you."

They were attached to the hip and Eren's chin was almost resting on Armin's shoulder.

"Like a river flows surely to the sea. Darling so it goes. Some things are meant to be. Take my hand, take my whole life too. For I can't help falling in love with you."

This song was a reminder to Eren, it reminded him how much he loved him. How much he loved Armin Arlert from probably the very beginning.

"Like a river flows surely to the sea. Darling so it goes. Something's are meant to be."

Eren heart harmed in his chest. He was too perfect to even be in Eren's life even though there he was. Right there, beside him.

"Take my hand, take my whole life too. For I can't help falling in love with you."

He reached out and gently placed his finger and his thumb on his chin and made Armin look at him, His face flush and pupils dilated. Armin whispered the last few words, "for I can't help falling in lo---"

Their lips attached to each other and Armin letted his hands fall to his sides. Eren wished he'd kissed him years before because he'd clearly missed out on something. A peck wasn't enough for him. They parted and Eren leaned back just the slightest.

"I'm sorry... That was for good luck, for tomorrow."

Armin smiled and brought his hands up to cup Eren's cheeks. Their foreheads touched, "I'm going to need all the luck in the world." He leaned in and Eren met up with him walk way. Eren ran his fingers through Armin's hair as Armin massaged his bottom lip. A quiet moan passed his lips and Armin pulled back to catch his breath but Eren went in for another kiss. Armin supported himself by using the edge of The piano and abundance of monotoned notes filled the room.