The Boy With A Secret (Eremin)

Chapter Two- I Think I Love You

Hey guys! Here's my second chapter. I hope you enjoy. Oh and sorry if I can't update regularly...stupid school!!!
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It's been two days since the incident at the library. Most of Armins cuts have healed and almost all the bruises are gone. Unfortunately the blows to his side broke two of his ribs on his left side. He has been put on bed rest for at least two weeks while they heal.

I've had lots of time to think, and trust me that isn't good. With eren and Mikasa being in school I'm left here alone, in my tiny apartment. I keep replaying the scene in my head over and over again. He held me so close to him...he cared. I'd never seen him like this before. He's usually not this emotional, unlike me. He let out a sigh. He's more of the jock type. To be honest I don't even know why he likes me. We're total opposites yet we get along so perfectly...I hate it! He tempts me so much! I just want to shout "Eren I love you!!!"...but I can't. I couldn't do that to him. He's straight. Plus I know he doesn't feel that way about me.
He's just a friend. Big tears found there way into his eyes. He burried his face into the pillow. He sat like this only a minute for there was a loud knock at the door. He jumped as the sound met his ears
"Who is it?" He tried hard to keep his voice steady.
"It's me, Eren!" The voice practically slapped him.
No I can't let him see me like this.
Armin frantically wiped the tears from his face and cleared his throat.
He stood, slipped on the nearest shirt, and walked to the door.
Be calm he thought.
The door opened.
"Hey Eren!"
"Hi Armin!"
Eren entered the room and flopped down on the bed. "School was soooo boring today!!!"
Armin walked towards him and sat on the end of the bed. "I bet so." He said this not to Eren but the carpeted floor beneath him.
"Are you ok Armin?" Eren said with a concerned look on his face. "You know you can talk to me."
"Yeah, I've just been thinking." Sad blue eyes met concerned turquoise "I didn't exactly tell you the truth about why I got beat up."
Eren tilted his head slightly to show his confusion. "What do you mean?"
"Well Reiner and them have been bullying me for awhile now..." Armin began to blush "They hit me when no one is looking. I tried talking to Mr.Smith but he never believes me!" Tears started to fall down his blood red cheeks.
"They steal from me and if I don't give them what they want they beat me like before!" He couldn't hold back anymore. Streams of tears ran down his face like small rivers.
"I'm so sorry Eren! I should have told you! I-i didn't want you t-to think...i was weak."
Eren moved to the end of bed and hugged him. He lifted Armins head and looked into his eyes. They were so big and helpless. Eren couldn't stop the pink blush that had spread like fire across his face. Has he always been this cute?! No, no, no don't say that he's your best friend!!! Plus your straight! Just comfort him.
"It's ok Armin. I would never think that. You'll always be my friend...no matter what." When Armin smiled it only fed the blush on his face. It had now become a deep rose red. Uggg stop blushing!!! He's gonna think your weird! Eren turned away. No!!!

"Here I'll get you a tissue. I'll be right back" He ran to the small bathroom and splashed some water on his face. He could have dealt with the blood rushing to his face but not when it went somewhere else! What! No! Why is this happening!!! Not now!
Eren panicked. He had no idea what to do. This had never happened before...at least not because of a man! And definitely not his best friend!
He calmed himself. Just breathe. Don't think about it.
He sat on the toilet seat and thought about what happened at the library.
He finaly calmed. Ok. Don't say anything to armin!
He opened the door and walked out. He made his way to the bed and sat at the head. Armin looked at him from the foot, his eyes still glistening and his face stained with dried tears.
"I'm sorry Armin. I didn't mean to leave you...I just umm needed to calm down. I was almost in tears too. Do you forgive me?"
"Of course I do." Armin responded. He moved towards Eren. He lay next to him holding his side. Eren took the tissue and lazily wiped the tear stains off his face. Thank you
"I need to rest a minute. My side is beginning to hurt." Eren moved over a little to give Armin some room.

It was 11:30 and both Eren and Armin had fallen asleep. Eren laid his head on the pillow and curled himself around Armin, who rested his head on Erens chest and positioned himself to where he was in his arms.

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Ok so that was my second chapter. YAY!!!!
It was a little akward to write so
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Another clarification

Armins parents died when he was only 5. He was given to his grandfather for about 9 years before he too died. He bought an apartment by the high school with what little money he was left with.