Wherever I Go

Chapter Twenty-Six

Third Person POV

After Mikasa was knocked out, the three were ready to leave. Bertholdt picked Mikasa's unconscious body up bridal style and carried her. It was better than carrying her over his shoulder like Annie was doing to Eren.

They had agreed to go in somewhat different directions, so that they wouldn't draw so much attention to themselves. They also came to he conclusion that by the time Mikasa woke up, they'd already be gone with Eren.

Annie and Bertholdt would take the backstreets carrying Mikasa and Eren, but would part ways for Bertholdt to take Mikasa back to her apartment while Annie took Eren to their hideout.

Reiner would drop the soda off at the party they left and then meet up with Annie and Bertholdt afterwards at the base.

"Damn, what does this kid eat?" Annie complained, feeling the weight of Eren's body. "He's so fit yet he weighs a ton..."

"He's only a year younger than you Annie, no need to call him a kid," Reiner laughed, not getting a response from her. He sighed, "Well, I'll see you guys later."

With that, he headed towards the apartment building. Annie and Bertholdt took the backstreets, carrying the two unconscious teens with them. They were both silent as they walked for a few minutes.

"Are you okay?" Bertholdt broke the silence, seeing Annie looking downwards in thought.

She sighed, removing her gaze from the ground and up to him, "Why do you care?"

"I-I was just concerned..."

"Well I was thinking..." she bluntly answered, "About home."

"Oh..." he replied, averting his gaze from her. They continued to walk in silence until they reached the road leading to the apartment building.

"See you later," Annie quietly said to him before parting ways, "Good luck I guess. Don't be suspicious."

"A-alright, see you later." Bertholdt replied, watching her turn on her heels and walk off. With that he carefully took Mikasa up to her apartment. With ease, he found her door key in her front jeans pocket. He prayed to God hoping that Levi wasn't home, because he didn't know what to do then; he'd be screwed.

To Bertholdt's luck,  he had gotten into Mikasa's apartment unnoticed and Levi was not there.

After slipping off her shoes, because he was being kind, he found the room that belonged to her and placed her on her bed gently. He also put the door key back in her pocket where he found it.

Then he took his leave, making sure to lock the door back behind him. Quickly, he made his way to the hideout that he was supposed to meet up with Reiner and Annie at.

They truly do just want to go home.