"Cute" [DISCONTINUED]

13.

If this doesn't make sense age wise tell me so I can revise everything, I regret not planning this story out before I started writing it lmao also this chapter is poorly written and sucks sorry

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This weekend, Eren was going to visit Armin.

The plane trip had been booked and Eren was using money from his past jobs he'd collected. Armin's college was on the other side of the United States and the ticket had been pricey. 

It was a special event- a festival/party thing that the college held every year to make freshmen and new upperclassmen feel welcome.

Eren had always seen it on TV. Every year he'd watch it like it was some sort of cult initiation video he was forced to see. Mikasa and Armin would never talk to him when it was on or else Eren would flip out and go into a rage about how they always interrupt his fun.

Despite the school valuing academics over anything else and being prided in their excellent mathematics and science department, the festival was full of things one might find at a highschooler party.

There were drinks passed around, gossip thrown about and drugs shared between all. Bodies moved to the music that thumped loudly in the background, always full of bass and meaningless lyrics. Over the years they had held more events during the party of sorts. Last year they had played "dunk the student in the vodka pool" and "pin the tail on the professor."

It was the complete opposite of everything the school valued. And that's what made it such a big event.

This year, they were holding something that truly interested Eren.

The school had gotten on the fad train and created a parkour contest. It was the first event of the day, held at 12:30 PM to try and keep the people in the contest sober. Apparently a student at the school was very good at parkour and even ran his own successful YouTube channel.

Eren, wanting to improve his knowledge on parkour so he could impress Levi, had told Armin that he would be flying out to stay in his dorm with him. Armin's dorm mate, Moblit, was going to be staying at another friend's dorm for the festival.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Eren made sure he had packed enough money for the trip. Mikasa was seated in the driver's position, classical music floating elegantly through the car speakers.

"Did you forget anything?" she asks him, glancing at the rear-view mirror briefly and getting into the turn lane.

He shakes his head. "No. I was just making sure I had enough money." He gives her a quick, lopsided grin and stuffs his money back in his wallet.

Nodding, she brakes at the red light and relaxes back into her seat. "Are you sure you packed enough clothes? Enough shampoo? You tried Armin's shampoo that one time and your scalp dried up like the Sahara."

Eren rolls his eyes and looks at her. "Mikasa, please. If I forgot anything it'll be fine. There are shops near the campus anyways. Thank you for being concerned." He smiles at her once more and she sighs, returning her attention back to the road and going when the light turned green.

Finally they arrive and Eren is quick to get out of the car. Mikasa pops the trunk for him and he gathers his things quickly, setting the suitcase and carry on bag at his feet. 

The dark haired girl gets out of the car to hug him and kiss his cheek. "I love you," she says, sighing softly as she runs her long fingers through his hair.

He hugs her back and kisses her cheek as well. "I love you too." He rubs her back slowly, then pulls away. 

She adjusts her scarf and takes a step back. "Text me when you get to Armin's dorm," she commands, getting back in the car. 

Eren nods and rolls his eyes. He begins to walk into the building, sending a quick wave over his shoulder. "I will. Love you!"

He doesn't wait for an answer and enters, stuffing his hand into his front pocket. He pulls his ticket out and grins in excitement.

This ought to be fun.

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After knocking twice, a familiar blonde haired, blue eyed boy answers Eren.

"Eren! You're finally here!" the blonde coconut exclaims. He wraps his arms around his friend's waist tightly. 

Smiling, Eren nods and pulls away from Armin to set his bags on the bed that looks vacant. "Give me a sec, I have to text Mikasa."

After sending the message, Eren hugs Armin. "I missed you so much!" the brunette says, closing his eyes to revel in the moment. "I'm assuming you're maintaining your average of nothing less than a 98?"

Armin looks up at him. "I actually have a 97 in history right now," he admits, but then smiles widely. "But it rounds up and there's a few more tests until the final grades are entered."

"Jesus, Armin," Eren jokingly complains as he rolls his eyes. He glances at the clock Armin has hung above his bed. "Festival starts tomorrow, right?"

Nodding, Armin walks over to his own bed to grab his jacket. "Let's go see what all they have set up so far."

Eren picks up his own hoodie, slipping it on and resting his hands in the pockets. "Okay." He pulls out his phone to text Levi as they exit the dorm room.

E: Hey, I won't be able to talk much this weekend. I'm at Armin's dorm because of this festival his college always holds.

Levi's reply isn't immediate. Eren's phone buzzes just as they walk out of the door, the cold wind whipping into their faces.

L: Okay. I have to go to a festival thing at my college as well so don't stress it. Speaking of, I have to go help set up now. Talk to you when I can. Have fun with Armin.

E: Oh, alright! :) You have fun as well! I hope it goes good for you~

He put his phone away with a wide smile. Talking to Levi always made his face light up.

Speaking of Levi, that guy standing on the closed off stage resembled the older man a lot, even if only his back was visible to them.

"They're almost done!" Armin squeals happily. "Come on, I'm hungry and they have really good ice cream today."

Just as the raven haired man was turning around, Eren was dragged back into the building.

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Sorry about the wait I've been reading loooots of fanfiction and working on a new story idea c;;;

Also ik this story is all over the place but it's my first one that I've published (I used to write fanfiction when I was like 5 on my aunt's desktop it was so bad I wish I had it saved)

I 1009% will be going back after this is finished to edit everything into the same tense, plot things that make no sense, etc

Thank you for being patient<3

Ilysm

-Le author