The World is Cruel (Shingeki no Kyojin fanfic)

Out in the Town; Part 1

//Okay, so around Annie and Rivaille's part, I know in the anime, Annie laughed. But in the manga, she smiled 'In a way similar to the Female Titan's' and I decided to just add that in. Yeah. So, that's kinda to avoid any confusion for the Anime-Only people. Although, if you ARE an anime only person and you're reading this, FORGIVE ME FOR THE SPOILERS. It's two parted because, well, yenno. I want some drama, or I'm getting a little lazy to right everything out.

~~Boys Dorm~~

"Ah. Jean. You seem so bothered." Connie said, looking over to the honey-eyed male, who's gaze snapped up to face Connie as he spoke. "Connie's right. You dont seem yourself." Eren added. Armin didn't say anything, but had a slightly worried look on his face. Jean looked over to Eren, the male he had considered a Suicidal Idiot back in his training days. He put a hand over his face, looking over the three he shared a room with.

"I think Nyra's confused. She wants to stay here and help us, but she also wants to help Annie, Reiner and Bertholdt. Eren, you heard her. You were with them at the time. She begged them to take her." Jean explained, moving to run his hand through his hair.

"I understand now." the three others said in unison. "But, I think Nyra would stay with you." Eren tried  to reassure his old rival. Jean gave a half nod. "Yeah. I know. I need to trust her a bit more." Jean said with a slight smile to reassure himself. The door soon flew open. "Quiet down dammit! All we can hear is you four mumbling to each other!" Nyra groaned, running a hand down her face. A not too amused Mei stood behind her. "I'm sleeping elsewhere. I can't sleep with their chattering." Mei mumbled, and holding both her pillow and blanket, she made her way to Rivaille's room.

"Sorry, Ny." Jean apologized to the girl. Connie nudged him, shooting him a stare. Jean, catching what his bald friend meant, stood up. "Come on. Let's get you back to your dorm." Jean said to the tired girl. Nyra just mumbled, as he came over, putting his arm around her, pushing her back to her room.

Due to the grumpiness from the girl, Jean kept quiet while she leaned against him, not wanting to be a victim of the Infamous Beatings she used to give Reiner.

"You haven't spoken. Why is that?" Nyra asked while they stood in front of the door. "No reason. I was enjoying the silence." he said with a slight smile. Nyra just pulled him down to her height, kissing him gently. Jean returned the kiss, going to rest his hands on the small of her back, before Nyra pulled away. "Night, Kirschtein." she said with a smile, opening her door. "Jean. It's just Jean." he said with a chuckle. Nyra only giggled. "Goodnight, Jean. I love you." she said, disappearing into her room.

~~Rivaille's Room~~

 "Mei. Remind me why you're in here?" Rivaille asked, half-lidded eyes regard the girl, who curled up happily in his bed, hugging a pillow. "The guys were talking loudly, so I gave up and came here." Mei said cheerfully, though she was tired. "They're not asleep yet?" Rivaille asked with a slight sigh. Mei nodded. "Still muttering. I think they've shut up by now." she giggled.

Rivaille, with closed eyes, grabbed Mei, pulling her closer to him, his head resting on top of hers. "You brat. You could have gone back. Just get some sleep. You're all being sent out into town while we talk to Annie." Rivaille instructed. Mei rested her head in the crook of his neck. "Nyra and Armin are the only ones here who can do something about it." Mei reminded. "We still need to try. Now go to sleep." Rivaille said, a bit annoyed. Mei huffed, closing her eyes. "Goodnight, Heichou." she mumbled tiredly. Levi pressed his lips to her forehead momentarily. "Goodnight, Mei."

~~The Next Morning~~

"I have to wear a what?!" Nyra yelled. She had woken up when Hanji cheerfully dumped a bucket of clothes on the ground, explaining they needed to wear dresses when they were out. "Hell no. I'm wearing my uniform. Why the hell do we need to wear..." Nyra paused, shuddering. "A dress?" the girl grumbled. Hanji crossed her arms. "Oh come on. You're going into town! You all need to relax. It's only a day, Nyra." Hanji said, trying to prompt the girl into wearing the dress. Nyra sighed, shaking her head. Sasha and Mikasa had already pulled themselves into pitch black ones, so Nyra quickly complied with the dark black fabric, snatching a long, dark purple scarf along with it, wrapping it around her neck, so it covered her bare shoulders as well. "Sorry, Mikasa. I'll be borrowing your little scarf idea for a bit." Nyra apologized. Mikasa shook her head. "Don't worry. It suits you." Mikasa said with a slight smile. Sasha ran over, picking Nyra up in a bear hug. "Never thought ya had it in ya to wear a dress!" she giggled. Nyra cursed under her breath as Sasha put her down, before dragging the two out behind her.