Home is Where the Heart Is (Aruani Fanfic)

The Game Plan

Armin and Annie finished dinner and put their dishes in the sink. They went into the living room and sat on the couch. "Okay let's get a game plan going." Armin said with a thoughtful look. "Tomorrow after work we'll go to the mall. I'll buy you some new clothes. And I'll set you up a bank account. And finally, we'll switch your classes so you won't have to be near Eren. Other than that, you'll be fine." Armin said with certainty. "Woah slow down. When did we agree on a bank account? Why are you moving so fast? What's with all the help?" Annie said with a surprised look. "I told you that I get a lot of money every month. I don't have a problem with giving you money. I want to make sure you are set for life if you're going to live with me. That's if you want to live with me." Armin said. "What do you mean? Of course, I want to live with you! You make me feel safe! I want that feeling all the time! But I do know how to kick someone's ass so that's a plus." Annie said eyeing Armin with an intense glare. "Well good because we're doing everything that I planned. Except for the bank account thing. So where do you want to sleep?" Armin said. "Well do you have a room across from your room? That's where I want to sleep." Annie said. "Alright, the first thing we're buying is a bed. Are you a softie or a rock?" Armin asked. "You figure it out." Annie said with a death glare. "Okay let's get to sleep. We work from 6:00 am to 2:00 in the afternoon." Armin said. "I have an inflatable mattress. You can sleep in my bed and I'll sleep on the mattress." Armin said walking up the stairs. "Thanks." Annie said. Meanwhile upstairs, Armin couldn't find the inflatable mattress. "Hey, uh Annie. There might be a change of plans. I can't find the mattress, so uh I'm going to sleep on the couch. That means I won't be as close to you while you sleep. I mean forget that last part." Armin yelled down. "It's okay. I'll be fine." Annie yelled back. Armin came down the stairs with a t-shirt and a pair of sweatpants. "You can sleep in this. If you want of course." Armin said nervously. After all, he is the Ice Queen. And his crush. "Thanks." Annie said with a yawn. Armin walked upstairs unaware that Annie was coming right behind him. He walked into his room to change. He pulled off his V-neck and threw it into his hamper. He reached for a green shirt when he felt someone watching him. He turned around to see Annie covering her face. With a gigantic blush spreading across her face and neck. "You know there's a bathroom next to the room you're going to be in right?" Armin asked slipping on the shirt. "And why do you like seeing me shirtless?" Armin said teasingly. "You don't push your luck. Woo hoo for you. You finally have a 4 pack. Go Armin." Annie said with extreme sarcasm. "Well let me change my pants and you can change in here." Armin said walking towards the door. He closed it and quickly slipped out of his jeans and threw on some black sweatpants. He opened the door to see Annie in a black sports bra and his sweatpants. "Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!" Armin said closing the door with a enormous blush. "I have on a shirt now. Now stop acting like a bitch and open the door." Annie said through the door, annoyance lacing her words. Armin opened the door and saw a irritated Annie Leonhardt looking up at him because how close they were. Annie leaned up and whispered "Don't get ahead of yourself." Annie walked away with a smirk. Armin looked back and shook his head. He walked to the hallway closet and grabbed some blankets. He walked downstairs and put the blankets on the couch. He went to go get a pillow when someone knocked on the the door. Armin instictively grabbed his bat. He walked to the door. Looking through the peephole, Armin saw Mikasa standing on his steps. He also saw Sasha, Connie, Ymir, Historia (Christa), Reiner, and Bertoldt. He opened the door. "What are you guys doing here?"